Remembrance of Rye Past: The Mermaid Inn
Formerly a coastal town in medieval times, today the town of Rye lies approximately 40 miles east of Brighton and 2 miles from the sea. Despite being the location of…
Escapism Season: Why We Read Differently in Winter
As the term winds down and the evenings grow darker, many of us find ourselves reaching for books that feel familiar. After weeks of deadlines and late nights, there’s something…
Sown in Sussex, Cultivated in Colombia: ‘Home-grown’ Activism Goes Global
What began in a lecture hall debate at the University of Sussex has grown into an international movement. The student-founded campaign ‘Resist Glencore’ now unites indigenous communities in Colombia, with…
Pulp: Different Class, 30 Years Later
An album with the status of Pulp’s Different Class deserves recognition, especially on its 30th anniversary. On the same day the record turned 30, 400 fans attended an exclusive event…
A Winter’s Fail: Brighton’s Christmas Markets
If, like me, you are someone who’s favourite part of the festive season is the weeks of build-up and ever-growing anticipation, then a trip to your local Christmas market is…
In Defence of Banned Books
It is an undeniable truth that books hold an immense amount of power, especially when their subject matter contains controversial topics such as questioning authority, ‘inappropriate’ content, or uncensored historical…
It’s All About the Body: From Sohag to Brighton
As I approach two months of living in the UK, I’ve begun to see what truly separates my old life in Sohag, a small, conservative city in Upper Egypt, from…
Get Your Craft On in Brighton
If you are looking for something artsy, crafty, and social to join but aren’t sure what, keep Tuesdays and Thursdays free! Cult Milk (@cultmilk on Instagram) hosts two amazing clubs,…
Roots Garden Reels After Repeated Thefts
On Wednesday, 29th October 2025, the Roots Society suffered a break-in. The Roots Society is a communal gardening society that aims to provide food and a safe space for wildlife…
Here’s The Thing: I love Sports Team
Sports Team live at Patterns, Brighton – 12 November 2025. It’s a rainy Wednesday night in Brighton, light glistens off the puddles on the pavement, and late-night shoppers disperse through…
Cuban Salsa: Society Spotlight
Looking for a society to boost your fitness and make friends? Stop reaching for the hockey sticks or football boots and have a go at joining the Sussex Cuban Salsa…
Zack Polanski and The Rise of the Green Party
In early September, the Green Party elected Zack Polanski as their new leader, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. This comes after the party won a…
Artists Open Houses: Your New Favourite Winter Weekend Activity
As the weather grows ridiculously cold and every conversation begins with some comment on it, one finds oneself with an increasing lack of will to venture out of bed on…
Ash Bring Ad Astra to Brighton
Ash went out of this world with their album launch show! It has been 30 years and nine studio albums since rock band Ash first formed, and this tour shows…
Community at Sussex: The Sussex Big Read 2025
The Sussex Big Read 2025 is underway – with this year’s title, Brighton Bound: Stories of Moving To, Around and Out of the City, 1920s – 2020s, available at the…
Live Music Has a New Home at Sussex with Liberation Live
A great evening was had by all at Liberation Live: Bands for Palestine – the first of what will be monthly gigs fundraising for various causes run by the Students’…
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Women in Sport is Nothing New
The success of the Lionesses at this summer’s Euros, followed by the Red Roses’ victory at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, resulted in a well-deserved media frenzy surrounding women’s sport…
“Secrets of the Brain”: Special Screening of the New BBC Horizon Documentary With Award-winning Filmmaker Andrew Smith and Professor Gilly Forrester
On a chilly Monday evening, September 22nd, families and individuals from around Sussex gathered in the Fulton Building for the exclusive pre-screening of a brand-new BBC Two Horizon episode –…
Lewes FC And Their Refreshing Take on Modern Football
Just a short train ride from Falmer station, you can find The Dripping Pan stadium, home to Lewes FC, the men’s team plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division, while…
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: How The Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Gen Z is more mentally ill, nervous, and less socially able than previous generations. In his 2024 book The Anxious Generation, social…