Sussex Research Finds More Evidence is Needed to Establish 5G As a Green Tech
By Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-Editor Research by Sussex Academics and the University of Sussex Business School has found that the widespread expectations that 5G will be a green technology are…
‘Bee Bricks’ Become Mandatory in Brighton Buildings Under New Law
Words by Sophie McMahon, Comment Print Editor This week, Brighton and Hove council mandated the use of Bee Bricks in an update to a planning law which necessitates them in…
Omicron and Inflation Will Impact World Growth in 2022, Says IMF
Words by Billy Stack, Staff Writer On January 22nd, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), published a quarterly review of its global growth forecasts for the next two financial years. The…
Sussex’s New Student Centre Nears Completion
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-Editor A new student centre is currently being built on campus as part of an initiative to transform the student experience at the University of…
University of Sussex Appoints Professor Sasha Roseneil as Next Vice-Chancellor
Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor The University of Sussex has appointed Professor Sasha Roseneil as its next Vice-Chancellor. Appointed this January but taking the position in August, the…
Investigation Launched After 23 Year Old Black Woman Found Dead After Bumble Date
Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Trigger warnings for drug use and death. Lauren Smith-Fields, a 23-year-old Black woman, was found dead by a man she had met through internet…
“Virginity Repair” Surgery to be Banned in Britain Under New Legislation
Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor An amendment to the Health and Care Bill will make hymenoplasty illegal throughout the UK, the British government announced on the 24th. Also…
The European Union Launches WTO Action as Lithuania-China Row Escalates
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor Increased trade tensions between Lithuania and China have led to the European Union (EU) staunchly backing Lithuania, its smallest member state, by officially…
Neil Young’s Music Removed From Spotify in a Row Against Covid Misinformation
Words by Melis Trimmer, Staff Writer In an open letter to Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service provider, Canadian-American musician, Neil Young, demanded for his music to be removed…
Ukraine – Russia Tensions Increase as Troops Amass on Border
Words by Connor Drescher, Staff Writer Boris Johnson is considering whether to double the number of troops the UK deploys to Eastern Europe in the hopes of stabilising the region,…
British Airways Ends Brighton i360 Sponsorship
Words by Amy Holden, Staff Writer The British Airways i360 is the number one paid-for visitor attraction in Brighton, and it has been sponsored by British Airways since it opened…
New Blood Test Could Identify Cancer Earlier With 95% Success Rate
Words by Maisie Levitt, Online News Editor University of Oxford scientists have developed a new blood test that may detect cancer and its spread early on. With a success rate…
Expert Says Protein from Gorse Bush Could Feed Millions of People
Words by Rebecca Chitolie, News Editor The invasive gorse bush could produce enough protein to “easily” feed millions of people, according to a leading expert. While gorse is native to…
South Korean President Moon Jae-In Pushes for Peace with North Korea Before His Presidency Ends
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor South and North Korea, the United States and China have agreed in principle to declare a formal end to the Korean War, stated…
Homosexuality Convictions to be Potentially Wiped From UK Records as an Amendment to the Controversial Changes in the Police and Crime Bill
Words by Mansi Tailor, Staff Writer The Home Office is set to “right the wrongs of the past” as a pardons scheme is being expanded that would remove all past…
Leading Members of Government Found to Have Breached Lockdown Restrictions Multiple Times
Words by Evie Felton, Staff Writer Over the course of January 2022, a series of allegations have come to light implicating various members of the Government and Civil Service, including…
Kazakhstan’s Protests: How They Began and Why They Matter
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor On 2nd January 2022, protests erupted in the southwestern city of Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan, and quickly spread to the rest of the country. Originally…
Eastbourne Bin Strike Continues: Workers Walk Out Over Pay and Safety
By Jasmine Crowhurst, News sub-editor GMB Union members in Eastbourne had taken industrial action on 3 individual days: December 31, January 7 and January 10. The Strike continued on Friday…
Man receives heart from pig in ground-breaking procedure
Cross-species organ transplantation is a marvel of science, but is it ethical? Words By Maria Margot Kafka, Staff Writer On January the 7th, David Bennett was given a second chance…
Refreshers Events: What’s On!
Words by Evie Tosswell and Maisie Levitt, Staff Writer and Online News Editor Buddy Making Schemes: 24th January and 26th January The events this week continue with Buddy making schemes…