Arrests made as police halt XR ‘Lightship Greta’ march
Words by Ella Makin At least four Brightonians have been arrested after a march for government intervention in the climate refugee crisis was stopped and had its barge seized, amidst…
Urgent Stem Cell Appeal
Call out for students to donate stem cells to help 4-year-old boy
The new ‘Spirit of Sussex Award’: everything students should know
Sussex has launched a new multi-tiered award scheme aimed at enhancing student integration, community, wellbeing and employability, with accolades available upon graduation.
US Supreme Court Hangs in Balance After Ginsburg Death
Words By Jake Nordland Acclaimed US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died, aged 87. Her storied forty year career saw her become the second ever woman to serve…
Brussels to bring legal action against UK over Internal Markets Bill
Words by Jake Nordland The European Union announced on Thursday its intention to bring legal action against the UK over its controversial Internal Markets Bill. The Commission sent a letter…
War in the Caucasus as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reignites
Words by Oliver Mizzi, News Editor Fighting erupted on Sunday 27 September, between the militaries of Armenia, the breakaway state of Artsakh, and Azerbaijan, over the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.…
Read now: The Badger’s Second Edition
The Badger's second edition of the academic year is here and it's as jam-packed as ever.
Biden and Trump Clash During Chaotic First Presidential Debate
Words by Ewan Vellinga President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden confronted each other in a chaotic first presidential debate on Wednesday, during which they discussed topics including…
Freshers’ Edition Out Now!
Read all about it: The Badger releases its first edition of the year!
NASA’s Exciting new endeavour to Seek life on Mars.
Meet the six-wheeled, robotic vehicle at the forefront of space exploration and its task for finding extra- terrestrial life
Sirte; the site of a new military build-up, amidst embargo breaches
A new independent report details multiple embargo breaches by international actors, as Libya’s rival governments, build up their militaries and face off around the city of Sirte.
Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi given minimum 55-year life sentence
The brother and accomplice of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber is facing a minimum of 55-years life imprisonment following the murder of 22 people, in what has been described as…
Conviction and Jail Time for College Admission Scandal Perpetrators
Words by Sam Kimbley Lori Loughlin, known best for her role in Full House, has been sentenced to two months in jail, including 100 hours of community service and a…
What is Happening in Belarus?
Words by Amy Holden On 9 August Belarus held their elections, resulting in a sixth consecutive term for their President, Alexander Lukashenko. However, since the results, the country has been…
Brexit negotiations derailed as UK Government table controversial legislation
Words by Jake Nordland Four years, three prime ministers and two general elections later, Britain is still grappling with the consequences of the country’s most comprehensive constitutional reform in its…
‘Downgrading’ system threatens to leave hundreds of A-Level students disappointed
Hundreds of students receiving A-Level results this year faced disappointment, due to the downgrading of centre-assessed grades affecting students across the UK.
‘Blended learning’ and social distancing: Sussex prepares for the return of teaching
The University of Sussex prepares for the 2020-21 academic year with heightened social distancing measures and practices.
What’s on: Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ this year was always going to have to change due to the pandemic. Now, however, we know what format it will take.
Sussex alumnus and Brighton care worker has visa extension rejected amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Anugwom Izuchukwu Goodluck, 30 – a recent University of Sussex alumnus, has been refused ‘leave to remain’ status within the UK by the Home Office.
Sussex affected by cyber security breach
Sussex has confirmed that student data was compromised during a cyber-attack on Blackbaud, a company it uses that provides administrative and financial technology to non-profit organisations such as universities.