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.
Time to build back better: Sussex students curate Covidarity Festival
A group of Sussex students have organised a festival that aims to highlight and capture the solidarity that has brought communities together in the fight against COVID-19. Set to take…
Samantha Power to speak to Sussex
The former US Ambassador to the United Nations under the Obama administration is talking to Sussex Politics Society this week.
Devolution, statues and Thatcher: Lord Michael Heseltine in conversation with Politics Society
Former deputy Prime Minister, Lord Michael Heseltine, discusses the current political climate, the preservation of historical statues and poignant moments in his political career with Sussex Politics Society.
Sussex BLM Week: Societies across campus raise awareness
Sussex Politics Society has organised a Black Lives Matter Week and is urging those involved with different societies across the student body to get involved.
The final week: Badger team applications near close
There’s one week left to apply for positions on The Badger team for the academic year 2020-2021. The applications are open for anyone who is studying at the University of…
Open letter progress as one slave trade plaque removed
After pressure put on Brighton and Hove City Council with the announcement of an open letter earlier this week, a plaque commemorating a figure involved in slave trade has been…