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Universities are bracing for an inevitable financial abyss as they scramble to come to grips with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Universities UK (UUK) sent a…

The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!

In an email sent to students this afternoon (Wednesday 29 April), Pro-Vice Chancellor Kelly Coate announced that summer graduation ceremonies will be postponed indefinitely. Professor Coate said that the decision…

International students at the University of Sussex have appealed for a reduction to their tuition fees, stating that the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected them. While they acknowledge that university…

150 students at the University of Sussex have begun a rent strike today, in an effort to force university management to waive third term rent payments in light of the…

A group of students at the University of Sussex have organised a rent strike, following a lack of communication from the University regarding their stance on third term rent payments.…

The University of Sussex have announced today (1 April) that they will be adopting the ‘No Detriment’ policy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This guarantees that students’ grade average…

This year, the Sussex Student Elections looked a little bit different. Due to the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19, such as the implementation of a nationwide lockdown, the elections were moved…

Two students from the University of Sussex have written an open letter to Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell rejecting the university’s move to online teaching – demanding more options be provided…

These testimonies were provided for our recent investigation into the “epidemic” of poor mental health among HE staff. They attest to the mental strain of the current working conditions at…

A recent report has described universities as “anxiety machines”, and cites many of the disputes raised by UCU, such as excessive workloads and precarious contracts, as contributors to the spike…

The University of Sussex has sent an email to all students to announce that teaching will be suspended from today (Monday 16 March), and that online teaching will commence from…

The University has come under fire from a Sussex student whilst on Erasmus study abroad who feels “appalled” by the University’s lack of reaction to their students being in the…

At least three students have been hit by cars on the University of Sussex campus during the recent UCU strikes and associated student protests. Reports have surfaced of multiple incidents…

Becca Bashford | News Editor This afternoon (Monday 9 March), the University of Sussex sent an official email to staff informing them that a second individual associated with the University…

The appearance of a number of swastikas in Brighton university has sparked shock and discomfort among students. The symbol, adopted by the Nazi’s in the 1920s as a symbol for…

Catharina Sofie | Staff Writer Despite the heavy rain last Thursday, students assembled on campus to march towards Sussex House, protesting against the University management’s refusal to meet the demands…

Beyond being a significant way to express your solidarity with striking staff, teach-outs are also a great opportunity to experience an alternative kind of learning.

A new ‘Rewards & Recognition Scheme’ has now been implemented by the University of Sussex Students’ Union in order to acknowledge continued efforts and development from student-led groups at the…

Read more about the incredible events which have taken place both on campus and in Brighton in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, and find out what else is on!