University of Brighton Becomes First Institution to Sign New Anti-racist Charter
“Ethnic minority graduates from a low socio-economic background are 45% less likely to be offered entry-level professional roles compared to more advantaged white applicants”, according to a UCL report produced…
Free Speech on Trial? University of Sussex Takes on the Office for Students
In March 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for breaching its duties on freedom of speech and governance, following a three-and-a-half-year investigation. At the…
Sussex Mayoral Election Delayed To 2028
The election of the Sussex and Brighton mayor has been delayed from this year’s local elections to 2028. The newly formed Sussex and Brighton Combined Authority is one of four…
Parents, Schools and Councils Clash Over Trans-Inclusive Bathrooms
A heated local debate over trans-inclusive bathroom policies in Brighton & Hove schools has escalated after a parent threatened legal action, arguing that current guidance on bathroom access and gender…
Sussex Mayoral Election Delayed To 2028
The election of the Sussex and Brighton mayor has been delayed from this year’s local elections to 2028. The newly formed Sussex and Brighton Combined Authority is one of four…
Ex-Sussex Student Sentenced to 25 Years for Multiple Sexual Offences
A former University of Sussex student has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women, including fellow students, in a case that…
£585,000 Fine, Three Years of Scrutiny: Sussex vs the Office for Students
The University of Sussex is challenging a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) over alleged breaches of free speech and governance regulations, as a judicial review begins…
Brighton Council Leader Speaks on Housing, Students, and Local Priorities
Brighton and Hove Council leader Councillor Bella Sankey sat down with The Badger at the University of Sussex to discuss a wide range of local issues, from housing and student…
Five Days of Chaos: Doctors’ Strike Sends Shockwaves Through Britain’s Hospitals
The long-running resident strikes, which took place over 5 days in November this year, have caused a lot of tension in the UK. Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has stated…
Zack Polanski and The Rise of the Green Party
In early September, the Green Party elected Zack Polanski as their new leader, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. This comes after the party won a…
Four Years On: Remembering Sarah Everard
March 2025 marks four years since the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that ignited national outrage and intensified scrutiny over police conduct and women’s safety. On 3 March 2021,…
Sussex Fined £585,000 by Education Regulator
Words by Kayla Hanna The £585,000 fine imposed on Sussex by the higher education regulator (OFS) is not adivine protection of free speech, but an attack on higher education in…
Concerns Grow over Nightlife Safety in Brighton
As a smaller UK city, and the country’s LGBT+ capital, Brighton is broadly considered to be a safe area. However, fears have grown among students as more cases of assault…
Inside Brighton’s Illegally Rented Student Homes
Being a student is tough enough as it is. Facing mountains of student debt, a cost of living crisis, and just to top it off – terrible housing conditions. A…
Reform’s Racist Rampage in South East England
Now, this may be a news article – but I’ve got to admit it is pretty impossible (I refuse) to write a neutral article discussing a racist political party which…
Brighton petition to drop Hove from name gathers whopping 57 signatures
An online petition has begun to gather attention, as supporters want to drop ‘Hove’ from the city’s official title: Brighton and Hove. In 1997, Brighton and Hove, which were separate…
Brighton’s Homelessness Crisis
In the winter months as Brighton hits below freezing temperatures, there are hundreds whose reality is harsh – survival on the streets. In Brighton, estimates by Shelter show that over…
Siân Berry Exclusive Interview with the Badger
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here! Back in October, recently elected Brighton Pavilion MP, Siân Berry, sat down with News Sub-Editor Jade Montana to give an exclusive…
The End-of-Life Bill has just been passed—but what happens next?
The Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill has passed, thanks to the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater bringing the motion forward to debate. However, while a recent YouGov poll (YouGov, 2023)…
Tuition Fee Rises Wage War on Working Class Students
Four years ago Keir Starmer promised to scrap tuition fees. One year ago Starmer promised he would provide fairer tuition fees. Now he is drawing up plans to raise tuition…