A Week of Fresh Air
The packed week of events started on Saturday 15 September, with eager Freshers moving into their new homes and embarking on the beginning of the life-changing adventure that is university…
âSave Our Servicesâ demo takes place on campus
The wet weather didnât dampen protestorâs spirits on Wednesday 26th September, as around 60 campaigners held the 3rd demonstration against the proposed privatisation of facilities throughout the University. Wednesdayâs protest…
Creatures of The Night – Ed Sheeran?
Brighton is much more on the cosmopolitan radar than the small town Iâm from so I naturally assumed that when I got to Sussex I would bump into celebrities everywhere…
Moan Zone – The Horrors of Brightonian Shopping
This week: The Horrors of Brightonian shopping I was waiting in a seemingly stationary queue and someone decided to stand right up my rear! I do not need someone’s sweaty…
BNOC (big name on campus) – Kate Middleton
Close on the heels of Prince Harryâs recent exposure in The Sun, blurry topless photos of the previously spotless Kate have sparked debate about privacy campus-wide. Apparently, naked royal scandals…
Robert Cook in the 'Academic Armchair'
Itâs Tuesday and itâs raining. Iâm not sure why the weather needs to be defined considering it is always raining but I felt that the scene needed to be set.…
Your brain on improv: experiments with Jazz and Hip Hop
Dr Charles Limb, a respected hearing specialist and surgeon, has recently conducted a series of controversial and innovative experiments at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore. The studies explore what…
âDinnerâ Moira Buffini
The dinner party from hell set-up is an oft-used scene in dramatic productions (see any episode of come dine with me) to varying effects. If done well, this mode can…
Students, academics and professionals convene in fight for drug policy reform
Students from across the country came together for a conference at the University of Londonâs School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) last weekend, to discuss the future of activism…
#Socialstudents get their say on lectures
Media studies lecturers throughout the country are urging their students to live-tweet during lectures. Students are being encouraged to discuss their subjects and hone their social networking skills. Universities including…
Death of socialism is the talking point at Sussex
Around 150 people attended the Politics Society debate âIs Socialism Dead?â in Fulton on Tuesday 24 April. The event was chaired by Sussex Politics Professor Tim Bale, with guest speakers…
Complete University Guide ranks Sussex in 21st place
The University of Sussex has dropped to 21st place in the Independent newspaperâs Complete University Guide for 2012-2013, but has retained its place as the third best university in the…
March for England will not âsurrender to student scumâ
The March for England (MfE), an annual event with strong ties to the far-right English Defence League, took place on Sunday in Brighton. The march, campaigning for a national bank…
Sussex Writing Exhibition
Writing will be honoured at Sussex University throughout the month of May. The library will house the Sussex Writing exhibition to celebrate the writing of former and current Sussex students…
Award on the cards for Library staff
Library staff at the University of Sussex has been placed on the shortlist for an esteemed higher education reward. Announced Tuesday 24 April, the Library staff has been nominated for…
Government to fund 7000 gap year placements abroad
A new government scheme is offering to pay for up to 7000 people to volunteer on gap years abroad each year. 18-25 year olds may apply for the programme begins…
Cheer up, we won
The Brighton and Sussex Waves cheerleading squad have recently brought home the United Kindgom National Championship title for a second year in a row. Despite the fact that cheerleading is…