New technology to video record lectures at Sussex
The University of Sussex has received a new innovation in lecture recording. The software company behind the programme, based in Virginia, USA, has awarded the university $10,000, around £6000, to…
Scientists at Sussex investigate universe
A collaboration of over 70 leading astronomers from 22 different UK universities, including the University of Sussex, have built and are working with the first radio telescope to be built…
(Taking) centre stage: 11/10/2010
Fancy yourself versatile like Will Smith? A comedian like Frank Skinner? Or a songbird, like Claire Sweeney? Well, your opportunity to shine sits on your doorstep. Celebrated as “one of…
Bring university life to the palm of your hand
The year 2010 sees the introduction of a new technological aid designed to simplify the running of Sussex students’ lives. IT services at the university are currently promoting the launch…
Sussex students involved in squatting in Stanmer Park
Sussex students are among a group of squatters who have taken over an 18th century farmhouse in Stanmer Park. The group of artists and political activists moved in to the…
Freshers’ week hailed as most successful in years
As Freshers’ Week began, tickets for the events were quickly selling out, including the Barn Dance, Laid Back and Latte and Brightonian Nights. The Barn Dance was the first event…
Sussex continues to attract middle classes
Findings in The Guardian suggest that the University of Sussex is still a bastion of the middle classes. The data ranked universities in the UK according to the percentage of…
£17.8m building work to begin on campus
This month work will begin on the £17.8 million building project where Arts D and E as well as the Russell Building used to be. A brand new 8000m2 academic…
Food for thought: 11/10/2010
As a society we choose convenience over quality. Brighton is a fantastic place to shop locally from a range of markets and cuisines, where you are able to buy fair…
Stop the Cuts campaign plans further action
The Stop the Cuts movement has continued to operate throughout the summer vacation period, holding meetings in a Brighton pub, The Earth and Stars. On 15 and 23 September, the…
Students get creative in research project showcase
A group of students displayed their findings from research projects they had taken part in over the summer in InQbate on Friday 24 September. Each of the students produced an…
The science behind IQ tests
Have you ever wondered what your IQ is and more to the point what it actually means in terms of intelligence? The term IQ (from the German Intelligenz-Quotient) was pioneered…
Hundreds of outraged students left homeless
Following the increase of undergraduate and postgraduate admissions all around the country the situation for thousands of new students trying to find university-managed accommodation is very uncertain. The University of…
NATO spin doctor to become guest lecturer
A man who gets paid to defend the war in Afghanistan should not be lecturing at Sussex, say academics who have reacted angrily to the appointment of a NATO spin…
Sussex ranked eighth best UK university
The Times Higher Education (THE) magazine’s World University Rankings 2010-11 has ranked the University of Sussex 8th in the UK. THE, published on 16 September, also places Sussex 16th in…
Ikea moves to Brighton?
The world’s largest furniture retailer could be coming to Brighton, as Sweden’s biggest export scours the city’s land for a suitable building site. Local businesses have shown huge support of…
US university bans Facebook
Harrisburg University in Pennsylvania has taken steps to block access to Facebook and other social networking sites such as Twitter and also to IM applications. The ban lasted for just…
Badger Culling
English farmers have been arguing with the government about the idea of culling Badgers in order to combat cattle contracting tuberculosis. Officials in favour of the suggestions hope to start…
Students unaware of meningitis risk
Research conducted by Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) shows a worrying 50 percent of students in Brighton and Hove do not know whether they have had their meningitis vaccinations. The result…
New and improved Falmer Bar
As the new term unfolds, the students’ union proudly opens its doors to the recently refurbished Falmer Bar. The popular student and staff hang-out in Falmer House now welcomes its…