Heated meeting as Sussex Pharmacy course faces cancellation
A heated meeting between university staff and Pharmacy students took place today about the future of the Pharmacy MPharm course at Sussex University. Students voiced their dissatisfaction with the consultation…
Smashing Pumpkins: The Pumpkin Waste Epidemic
Over the Halloween period in the UK, more than 18,000 tonnes of edible pumpkins are wasted, the majority of which are sent to landfill. London-based food distributor Hubbub started its…
Brighton Early Music Festival Programme and Preview
Brighton's very own Early Music Festival features an all-star cast of award winning performers and highly discounted tickets for students, with all events available from just 5 pounds.
“The University is not paying compensation…”
Students voice dissatisfaction with strike complaints procedure as October 31 deadline looms. Students have voiced dissatisfaction with the University of Sussex’s strike complaints procedure. The students claim that the compensation…
Sussex Dog Walking Society Campaign to End Animal Testing
Sussex Dog Walking Society has been campaigning to end animal testing. The society (and their furry friends) have been urging students and campus goers to sign a petition to put…
Co-op Raises £10,000 for Charity
Bramber House Co-op has achieved fundraising success after raising over £10,000 for Albion in the Community. The official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club aim to improve the…
Keeping Warm Out in the Cold this Winter
You may have noticed the weather getting colder as we approach the winter months. This is a welcome feeling for some after such a hot summer. However, for those who…
New Aldi Creates Jobs and Traffic Problems
The new Lewes Road branch of ALDI has opened to the public. Its first customers received free fruit and vegetables and the store has proved popular since. However, high customer…
BCU Black Studies Degree Talk
Students are due to give a talk about the UK’s first black studies degree as part of Sussex University’s Black History Month events. The free event, which will take place…
New Student Energy Project Launches at Sussex
A new Student Energy Project has started at Sussex. The project is run in collaboration with The Student Energy Project, the University Sustainability team and Sussex Students’ Union. The Student…
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…