Name Changes Made Easier for Students
The University of Sussex will now accept unenrolled deed polls as proof of name change to those who wish, granting more freedom and anonymity to those in the Trans and…
Sentences Quashed for Fracking Protestors
The court of appeal has quashed sentences handed to 3 fracking protestors calling them “manifestly excessive”. Jail sentences of 15- 16 months were given to the three protesters Simon Blevins,…
In Conversation with Peter Tatchell: Gender, Direct Action and Brexit
Veteran human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, gave a talk on campus. Known for his work with the LGBTQ+ community, he spoke about free speech under attack and the concept of…
NUS Backs ‘People’s Vote’
The NUS has expressed its support for a national referendum on the final Brexit deal, also referred to as a ‘People’s Vote’. This came after Labour MPs voted in favour…
Over 1,000 Sign Sussex Fracking Open Letter
An open letter started by Sussex academics has gained over 1,000 signatures. The letter, entitled ‘Open letter from UK academics: The harsh sentencing of anti-fracking campaigners sets a dangerous precedent’…
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Resumes
Written by Danielle Ball Shocking witness statements have been heard from the fire crew and call handlers involved in the response to the tragedy The Grenfell Tower Inquiry resumed at…
Renting Unaffordable for Young People
South East among the most expensive areas to rent as revealed by BBC research. Research carried out by The BBC has found that renting is unaffordable for two-thirds of people…
Freshers’ Week from a second year perspective
Annually, the University of Sussex welcomes thousands of new students to our Falmer campus and every year the Student’s Union and Brighton based clubs and businesses increase the quality and…
National Badger Day: 10 fun facts you might not have known
To celebrate National Badger Day here are 10 fun facts about our animal kingdom namesake Badgers can run up to 16-19 miles per hour which is the average speed of…
University of Sussex Joins Libraries Week
This coming week marks the celebration of Libraries Week, an event solely dedicated to praising the work of libraries across the UK. This annual event is taking place from 8…
Maniac: a madcap adventure into troubled minds
With the release of Maniac, Netflix once again proves itself as an artistic powerhouse. This mini-series is a whirlwind of creativity containing often confusing, madcap ideas. But, at its core,…
Machine Learning for an Efficient Future
My project is about how we can explain the predictions made by machine learning algorithms. For example, if we have an algorithm that tells us whether an image contains a…
Where did you come from, where did you escargot? Martlets Snailway appears in Brighton and Hove
Colourful snail statues have appeared across Brighton and Hove. The Snails are part of an art trail turned fundraising initiative by Martlets, a hospice charity. Fifteen of the snails were…
In conversation with Novympia at The Glitter Ball
Towards the start of The Glitter Ball, I managed to chat with Nova and Olympia (with interruptions from Charmaine Diamond White) about what drag means to them, why we should…
In conversation with Alfie Ordinary and Baby at The Glitter Ball
During the course of the night, I managed to sit down with Alfie and Baby to interview them about their start in drag, how LGBTQ+ students should navigate university life…
In conversation with DragSoc’s committee members at The Glitter Ball
I was lucky enough to be given the chance to watch DragSoc’s amazing Glitter Ball and then interview the performers in the packed Activities Office staff room which doubled as…
In Conversation with Alannah Myles
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Alannah Myles, the 1991 Grammy winner for best female rock vocal performance for her outstanding vocal abilities for the well known song…
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Brighton
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a tour of Chichester, Bognor Regis, Brighton, and Peacehaven. On their first visit to Sussex, the pair will greet crowds and local…
Brighton Needs You!
Brighton is a vibrant and thriving city that many students at Sussex are lucky enough to call home. But there are many in the area in need of support, and…
SU Oktoberfest Cancelled
Sussex Students’ Union has cancelled their Oktoberfest event, citing low ticket sales. They issued the following statement about the event: “It’s with regret that we have to announce the cancellation…