Caroline Lucas, Green MP, visits University of Sussex Palestine encampment
Green MP from Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas visited the student encampment at the university today. Speaking with The Badger, she said, “I support the students’ peaceful encampments. I think right…
Liberation Encampment Fights for Sussex to Fly The Flag of Palestine
Sussex students set up an encampment next to Library Square on 13 May in protest of the University’s unwillingness to take a stance on the conflict in Palestine, or divest…
Sussex Will Not Condemn Palestine Genocide, Says VC Roseneil
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sasha Roseneil has defended the University of Sussex Executive Team’s decision to “not a specific institutional position on the conflict in Israel-Gaza/Palestine.” In a message sent to all…
Budget Cuts Lead to Backlogged Bins
Financial struggles and budget cuts are an issue that most councils across the nation are facing at a rapidly developing rate. Brighton & Hove City Council have been confronted with…
Disabled Students Not Receiving Necessary Adjustments
Student-led campaign group Access Sussex hosted a demonstration 1 May in Library Square to raise awareness for their fight for an accessible University of Sussex campus. The group published an…
Southern Water Hikes Bills Amidst Ongoing Pollution Controversy
After increasing water bills earlier this year, Southern Water has now unveiled plans for an alarming 44% annual increase from 2025 to 2030. This places an unavoidable burden on consumers…
Sustainable Sussex Fortnight Encourages Green Action
From 15 – 29 April, the University’s Students’ Union, Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP), and a range of campus food spots collaborated to bring to the community Sustainable Sussex Fortnight,…
Sussex Education Awards Celebrate Innovation
The Sussex Education Awards 2024 took place on 18 April at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA). These awards commend the academic and professional services staff of the…
RAAC Replacement Finishes in Bramber House, Continues Elsewhere
Following governmental warnings against the use of the building material Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) last year, the University of Sussex has been replacing identified areas of the dangerous material…
Novel Materials win Pitch for the Planet 2024
Two teams with ideas to produce or use sustainable fabrics have each won £5000 in project funding in the Pitch for the Planet competition. On 24 April, four teams stepped…
Early Termination of Housing Contract for Postgraduate Students On Campus
Postgraduate students living on-campus will have their housing contracts terminated one week earlier than agreed upon, with students expected to move out from 7 September 2024, instead of the original…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
For the final edition of The Badger, and as the academic year draws to a close, it feels fitting to conclude with a celebration, and given that I am an…
Badger Wins Big at National Awards
The Badger has done Sussex proud! Committee members from The Badger attended the Student Publication Association’s National Conference (SPANC) in Bristol from 10 to 12 April, bringing home five national…
UK’s New Extremism Definition Raises Concerns Over Free Speech and Bias
Amidst widespread protests for Palestine, the Government has released a new definition for extremism that has sparked concerns about its potential impact on autonomy and free speech, particularly for certain…
Free Period Products Available in New Scheme on Campus
As part of an initiative by the Period Dignity Project, working with Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF), dispensers containing free Natracare pads and tampons have been installed across campus, replacing…
4 Out of 5 Sussex Students Take Drugs
An annual survey of over 6,000 students conducted by The Tab in February has revealed the drug and vaping habits of students from all over the UK. This survey found…
Fear of Mumps Outbreak on Campus
Two decades after the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine scare that deterred many parents from allowing their children to receive the vaccine, young adults at Sussex and nationwide are…
Brighton and Hove To Launch New Landlord Licensing Scheme
Plans to introduce licences for all residential landlords in parts of Brighton and Hove are on course for launch this September. This comes after a four-year campaign by the grassroots…
New Fast-track System for Financial Support Introduced
The University has introduced a new payment system called Sussex Aspire to revolutionise the way students receive any type of vital financial support via the Hardship Fund. The system, which…
NUS Hustings Held at Sussex Ahead of Elections
On 18 March, hustings were held on campus for the National Union of Students’ Presidential Election, as a part of the wider election campaign. Around 400 Students’ Unions across the…