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SU Advice: Moving into Privately Rented Accommodation

Moving into privately-rented accommodation can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. The Students’ Union advice team provides advice on University-related issues and housing for every Sussex student. If…

Saving the Planet and Your Pennies: Buying Second-Hand

Kinder to the environment and our wallets, buying second-hand is a brilliant way to keep your wardrobe fresh and unique, for a cheaper price. Analysts believe that by the end…

How Safe is Sea Swimming in 2024? 

In the ongoing search for activities that benefit mental and physical health, people have taken to the ocean. Sea swimming, also known as ‘wild’ or ‘open water’ swimming, sees people…

A Museum Date to the Towner Eastbourne Gallery

Fancy a trip out of Brighton? How does a museum date sound? Just a picturesque 30-minute train ride from Falmer station, and a 10 minute walk along “the sunshine coast,”…

TOP 10: Active Attractions in Brighton

1. Seven Sisters Cliffs Exceat, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4AD The Seven Sisters are undoubtedly one of the most famous tourist attractions around Brighton, and they are not to be…

Saving the Planet and Your Pennies: Buying Second-Hand

Kinder to the environment and our wallets, buying second-hand is a brilliant way to keep your wardrobe fresh and unique, for a cheaper price. Analysts believe that by the end…

Best Gig Spots in Brighton for 2024

The Cowley Club 2 London Rd, Brighton, BN1 4JA £ This anarchist social centre is the place to be for a low cost, rough-and-ready night out. Aside from their daytime…

Niche Communities in Brighton For You

Finding your niche at university can be difficult, so much pressure is often placed on your studies; but it is important to find a balance and allow yourself the opportunity…

The West Slope Debate 

In 2022, the University of Sussex started the lengthy development of the new West Slope accommodation. With the aim of adding 1,999 new bedrooms including single villas, apartments and townhouses,…

Top 10: Study Spots in Brighton

1. 17 Grams 12d Meeting House Ln, Brighton, BN1 1HB This one is for our vegan-veggie lovers! This beautiful, quiet coffee shop is located in the South Lanes, just off…

Studying Abroad: Is It Worth It? 

Thinking about studying abroad between second and third year? Law student Kanzah describes her experiences while studying in Istanbul, Turkey. What made you want to do a study abroad year?…

Bridging the Divide: Whitehawk’s Struggle Amid Brighton’s Prosperity

As tourists flock to Brighton Centre throughout the year, just a couple of miles down the road Whitehawk is hidden in the city’s shadows, not far from the prosperous Marina.…

TOP 10: Winter Date Spots in Brighton

1. The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Royal Pavilion, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1FN Surely one of the most romantic winter activities! Get hot chocolate from the indoor café, hold…

When Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own

Do you ever feel that your mind is not truly your own? Almost as if you know that you want to experience a happy life, but your mind is simply…

A Day Out In Brighton: Get In We’re Going Boat Shopping

Brighton can feel so small when left unexplored; so let’s change that! After tapping onto the 23 bus, head upstairs and claim a front seat for the full tourist experience.…

Anorexia: The Silent Thief of Freshers’ Year

Like most girls, I have always grown up with the desire to lose weight. But it wasn’t until my Fresher year, when I first moved out and gained complete control…

An insight on the history of food from different cultures

Words by Lorcan Barnett Colonisation is an action commonly associated with the ‘western superpowers’ whereby the land and resources of a country become seized and exploited to become useful for…

Brighton Cafe Culture: The Rise of the Coffee House

Words by Hannah Cannon As a city, Brighton houses 363 coffee houses, which is the equivalent of one cafe per eight hundred people. As well as this, only 9% of…

Assignment Feedback and its Mental Impacts on Students

Words by Katie Porter I’m sure everyone has received a mark in the past which either exceeded – or fell short of – their expectations. Especially while studying at university.…

A Foolproof Guide to Student Housing

Words by Hannah Cannon, Local Life Sub-Editor Starting the Spring semester is understandably daunting, especially for those in first year. Yes, whilst it is a triumph to have made it…