The Long Week In: Television to Self-Isolate To
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…
Testimonies: “Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
These testimonies were provided for our recent investigation into the “epidemic” of poor mental health among HE staff. They attest to the mental strain of the current working conditions at…
“Epidemic” of poor mental health among higher education staff
A recent report has described universities as “anxiety machines”, and cites many of the disputes raised by UCU, such as excessive workloads and precarious contracts, as contributors to the spike…
Breaking: University of Sussex to move teaching online due to Coronavirus
The University of Sussex has sent an email to all students to announce that teaching will be suspended from today (Monday 16 March), and that online teaching will commence from…
The Long Week In: Albums to Self-Isolate To
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…
The Long Week In: Books to Self-Isolate With
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s most vulnerable…
Breaking: Sussex students left unsupported in Czech Republic as borders close
The University has come under fire from a Sussex student whilst on Erasmus study abroad who feels “appalled” by the University’s lack of reaction to their students being in the…
Breaking: Students supporting strikes hit by cars on campus
At least three students have been hit by cars on the University of Sussex campus during the recent UCU strikes and associated student protests. Reports have surfaced of multiple incidents…
Hindutva bloodshed: Not my India
By Saumya Jain The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was introduced by the Central Government in the Parliament of India by the Home Minister Amit Shah on the 9 December, 2019.…
Lights out! Existence unplugged
By Louis Johnson – Comment Sub-Editor It was Wednesday, 8pm. I’d spent most of my day attempting to construct a new tune on my laptop, after a short break I…
Changing the climate of denial
By Leo Hodges Climate change is undeniably an imminent threat, yet there are still doubts threatening this consensus. A mass of empirical evidence provides the subject with all the ammunition…
Are we becoming immune to over-sexualisation?
By Roxanna Wright From a young age, we are taught the progression of female equality, from the Suffragettes to Fourth Wave Feminism. While some would argue that we have largely…
My Queer Fear: The complexity of gay clubbing
By Stella Cooper Gaydar activated, I am more than spoilt for choice when it comes to queer clubbing and socialising in Brighton. I’m sure many of you feel other cities…
Oh Europa: Love songs from Europe on campus
On campus this week, company of two, Action Hero offer a chance for you to listen to love songs and change your perceptions of Europe in every sense of the…
Breaking: University of Sussex release information regarding second Coronavirus case
Becca Bashford | News Editor This afternoon (Monday 9 March), the University of Sussex sent an official email to staff informing them that a second individual associated with the University…
Students protest in heavy rain to support striking staff
Catharina Sofie | Staff Writer Despite the heavy rain last Thursday, students assembled on campus to march towards Sussex House, protesting against the University management’s refusal to meet the demands…
“Reduction of violence” in Afghanistan.
Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. Article updated on March 6 2020. On Friday February 14, Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, Zalmay Khalilzad, Afghan-American diplomat in charge of peace talks…
BBC Licence fee to be scrapped and replaced with subscription service
Jasmine Crowhurst | Staff Writer Downing Street is considering a reform of BBC funding from an annual Tv Licence fee to a subscription-based service. The BBC is a national institution…
Unvaccinated students cause highest spike in mump cases in over a decade
By Joel Renouf-Cooke Students are driving the highest number of mumps outbreaks in a decade, a report by Public Health England has confirmed. In 2019 alone there were 5,042 lab-confirmed…
Irish General election: What happens now?
Staff Writer Meagan McGlynn discusses the results of the Irish General Election.