Farthing to step down as Vice-Chancellor
Michael Farthing is to step down as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex. The process to find his successor is…
The Big Debate: Should Smoking be Banned on Brighton Beach?
While Brighton and Hove Council considers banning smoking on its famous beach, The Badger asks whether the plan ought to,…
‘Life-threatening injuries’ as two buses crash in Brighton city centre
A ‘major incident’ has been declared after two buses crashed in Brighton this morning. At least 23 people have been…
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”…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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,…
Fossil fuel petition handed to University
Over 50 students braved treacherous conditions to protest against the University of Sussex’s investment in fossil fuels. The event, organised…
Northfield students freeze in "sub-par accommodation"
Enraged Northfield students are demanding compensation for time they spent without hot water and heating, with an online petition attracting…
Students occupy Sussex House in solidarity with Warwick protesters
A group of students affiliated with the Free Education movement conducted a “flash occupation” in the lobby of Sussex House…
USSU radical restructure to be put to referendum
The Students’ Union has organised for a series of referenda to take place in an attempt to reform the hierarchy…
Free Education demo hits London
The ‘Free Education’ protest in London, which thousands of students from across the country attended, took a violent turn after…
Sussex Rewards Sustainable Entrepreneurs and Student Climate Leaders With Cash Prizes
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-Editor Student-led projects growing microgreens, using AI to measure biodiversity, tree planting to improve water…
Elder Island interview: “We’re always advancing”
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Katy and Luke of Elder Island, two members of the three-piece band. Elder…
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Resumes
Written by Danielle Ball Shocking witness statements have been heard from the fire crew and call handlers involved in the…
You Can’t Polish A Nerd Review
When I decided to feature Festival of the Spoken Nerd in The Badger, it was with plenty of confidence that…
The Big Debate: Should we protest the results of democracy?
Yes Georgia Grace The aftermath of the 2015 General Election may retrospectively be seen as the beginning of the current…
The Big Debate: Should Sussex University divest from fossil fuels?
Yes The University of Sussex is renowned as a progressive institution, however it continues to invest in fossil fuel exploration…