Testimonies: “Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
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…
“Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
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…
Breaking: University of Sussex to move teaching online due to Coronavirus
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…
Breaking: Sussex students left unsupported in Czech Republic as borders close
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…
Breaking: Students supporting strikes hit by cars on campus
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…
Breaking: University of Sussex release information regarding second Coronavirus case
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…
Meet the new Conservative Cabinet
In the first major cabinet reshuffle since winning a landslide election victory back in December last year, Boris Johnson's government is one of the youngest in history. The PM has…
Swastikas appearance shocks numerous Brighton University students.
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…
Students protest in heavy rain to support striking staff
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…
“Reduction of violence” in Afghanistan.
Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. Article updated on March 6 2020. On Friday February 14, Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, Zalmay Khalilzad, Afghan-American diplomat in charge of peace talks…
BBC Licence fee to be scrapped and replaced with subscription service
Jasmine Crowhurst | Staff Writer Downing Street is considering a reform of BBC funding from an annual Tv Licence fee to a subscription-based service. The BBC is a national institution…
Unvaccinated students cause highest spike in mump cases in over a decade
By Joel Renouf-Cooke Students are driving the highest number of mumps outbreaks in a decade, a report by Public Health England has confirmed. In 2019 alone there were 5,042 lab-confirmed…
Irish General election: What happens now?
Staff Writer Meagan McGlynn discusses the results of the Irish General Election.
Daytrippers’ spotlight: Seven Sisters
By Shannon Whyte As we edge towards the beginning of Spring and with emerging deadlines making time for self-care even more important, it seems like the perfect time to get…
A slippery slope for ski culture?
By Alana Harris Ski holidays may be good fun but with their high cost and significant environmental impact, what does the future hold? With youth ski culture being centred around…
Cultural Bite: Vietnamese Rolls
Cooking Asian food can be very complicated but this dish is very easy to make! The rice paper rolls are packed with bright and fresh flavors, made with crunchy vegetables,…
Escaping North Korea
Travel and Culture writer Charlotte Brill shines a light on the dark stories of defectors who flee North Korea. Unimaginable. This is one of the few words that can sum…
Protests against femicide in Mexico intensify
People outraged at the femicide crisis in Mexico City have taken to the streets to express their anger. The most recent wave of unrest began after the naked body of…
Support the Strikes, attend a Teach-out!
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.
Off-Peak Brighton: London Victoria trains cancelled
Southern Rail is cancelling their direct off-peak services between Brighton and London Victoria, generating a backlash from commuters and politicians.