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UPDATED An open letter: Remove slave trade plaques now

Students of the Universities of Sussex and Brighton are being called upon to sign a letter to Brighton & Hove City Council, demanding the removal of two plaques to slave…

Thank a Teacher day: New survey reveals heightened appreciation for Brighton teachers

A survey commissioned by the Get into Teaching campaign in support of Thank a Teacher day has revealed a surge of appreciation for teachers in Brighton. The new research has…

Cities worldwide report drops in pollution levels

Joel Renouf-Cooke | News Print Sub-Editor Large cities are breathing a sigh of relief as air pollution levels plummet due to Coronavirus restrictions. Cities such as Sydney, London, Delhi and…

The story of the viral “Quarantine cutie”

Venice Hancock | News Sub-Editor In the age of coronavirus, dating, along with all other forms of social contact, has become a health risk. The vast majority of the world’s…

Universities in crisis

Universities are bracing for an inevitable financial abyss as they scramble to come to grips with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Universities UK (UUK) sent a…

Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition

The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!

University of Sussex postpones summer graduation ceremonies

In an email sent to students this afternoon (Wednesday 29 April), Pro-Vice Chancellor Kelly Coate announced that summer graduation ceremonies will be postponed indefinitely. Professor Coate said that the decision…

Sussex international students appeal for tuition fee reduction in open letter

International students at the University of Sussex have appealed for a reduction to their tuition fees, stating that the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected them. While they acknowledge that university…

150 Sussex students begin rent strike

150 students at the University of Sussex have begun a rent strike today, in an effort to force university management to waive third term rent payments in light of the…

Sussex students organise rent strike

A group of students at the University of Sussex have organised a rent strike, following a lack of communication from the University regarding their stance on third term rent payments.…

University of Sussex adopts ‘No Detriment’ policy

The University of Sussex have announced today (1 April) that they will be adopting the ‘No Detriment’ policy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This guarantees that students’ grade average…

Sussex Student Elections 2020: The Results!

This year, the Sussex Student Elections looked a little bit different. Due to the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19, such as the implementation of a nationwide lockdown, the elections were moved…

Supermarkets to recruit thousands as demands surge

Charlotte Brill | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in supermarket shelves being emptied at unprecedented rates. Frenzied scenes, including people fighting over basic items and stealing from delivery…

Sussex students write open letter to University rejecting online teaching

Two students from the University of Sussex have written an open letter to Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell rejecting the university’s move to online teaching – demanding more options be provided…

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…