University defends ‘cruel’ animal experiments
The University of Sussex has defended itself against claims by an animal rights group that it has been funding “cruel” testing on animals in its laboratories. Sussex, alongside other institutions…
Labour MP Keith Vaz offered to help Indian Minister’s nephew get into University of Sussex
Labour MP Keith Vaz offered to help the nephew of Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj get a place on an undergraduate law course at the University of Sussex, emails leaked…
Here’s how Sussex climbed 24 places in the latest Guardian University Guide
The University of Sussex has climbed 24 places in the Guardian’s 2016 University rankings – here’s how it happened: The Guardian accumulates data about universities in eight different categories and…
Communications Officer Michael Segalov defends controversial tweet
University of Sussex Students’ Union Communications Officer Michael Segalov has taken to social media, defending his use of the Students’ Union Twitter account (@USSU) to issue support for controversial Goldsmiths…
University of Sussex spends £20,000 on @SussexUni pop-up shop
The University of Sussex has spent £20,000 on a pop-up shop in the Centre of Brighton, according to a Freedom of Information request by gabrielquotes.org.uk. The temporary space in Gardner…
Sussex full-time officer investigated over tweet
A Sussex Students’ Union full-time Officer will be facing disiplinary proceedings over a tweet they posted using the union’s official Twitter account (@ussu) on 20 May, according to the Students’…
Lib Dem Soc: Greens acted illegally, dishonestly on campus
UPDATE: Green campaign group cleared after proxy vote row (The Argus) The University of Sussex Liberal Democrat Society has accused the Green Party of acting illegally and dishonestly after it…
Michael Farthing Interview
We talk to the Michael Farthing, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sussex.
11 iMacs stolen from Silverstone
iMacs stolen from the School of MFM after someone gained entry to building through Arts C The episode follows a similar theft of 16 iMacs from the Silverstone building in…
Students’ Union Officers elected
All four current sabbatical Officers battling for re-election were successful in their bid to retain office, after 4,725 students cast their votes in the 2015 Students’ Union Executive Elections. Incumbent…
Body Image: Don’t worry, be happy
Dear Badger, The other day whilst browsing the web, my screen was suddenly over-run by a pop up advertisement that was a promoting a twenty-one day plan for a bikini…
Sussex students discover dead body at house viewing
Four Sussex students were left shocked after finding a dead body in a house they were viewing in Brighton last week. Police were called to a house in Vere Road…
Rats run rampant in Stanmer Court
Rats have been seen running around Stanmer Court residence on campus causing alarm amongst students. Staff at the residence hall said that they are doing all that they can to…
Paying living wage would force Students’ Union trading company into bankruptcy
Students voted for the Students’ Union to become an accredited living wage employer in December 2014. However, paying the living wage of £7.85 plus holiday pay would cost the Students’…
Sussex executives claim nearly £60,000 in expenses
The University of Sussex Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Group (VCEG) has claimed almost £60,000 in expenses over the past two calendar years, the Badger can reveal. In total, the seven members of…
University freedom of expression "under threat" from new anti-terror law say MPs
Freedom of expression is under threat from new anti-terror laws that require UK universities to tackle extremism, according to a group of MPs and peers. The government’s Counter-Terrorism and Security…
Brighton and Hove Council approve 1.99% tax increase
Council Tax in Brighton and Hove will rise by 1.99 percent this year following a compromise agreement between Labour and Green Party members on the city council. The Green Party…
Petition to change campus Co-op to Aldi store
A petition founded by a University of Sussex student is calling for the campus Co-operative food store to be replaced by an Aldi. Callum Garlick, a second year University of…
The Badger speaks to Mars bound student
A Sussex student has become of one of 100 candidates to participate in a one-way trip to Mars. Zaskia Antelo, a third year International Relations and Anthropology student, was chosen…
Massive mural sprayed on houses in response to council letter
When Brighton and Hove city council wrote to the owner of 70 and 71 Viaduct road asking “for properties to be adequately painted” they probably didn’t expect this: Local artist…