Review Belonging by Umi Sinha
Belonging by Umi Sinha is a Sussex classic. The brainchild of a former Sussex lecturer, the book explores themes of identity, loss, and sense of self. Set between Brighton and…
The Brighton Veteran Car Run
If you’ve ever been out on a cold November weekend and thought you’d seen a victim of a time machine chugging down Grand Parade, you may have bumped into the…
Lewes Bonfire Heats Up for Guy Fawkes Night
To the east of Falmer lies the charming town of Lewes. Dating back to the 6th century, Lewes is steeped in history and is famous for its Bonfire Night, held…
Where Great Music Grows: The Fight to Keep Grassroots Venues Alive
Grassroots venues are crucial in supporting the careers of emerging artists, cultivating musical communities, and contributing to the local economy. The Music Venue Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting and…
Ghost Stories of Sussex
There are many ghost stories in Sussex from phantom dogs to Caesar’s army. I have even heard someone say that the devil now works at Southern Rail which at least…
Kemptown: Straying from Central
A Beginner’s Guide to exploring more of Brighton. Everyone is typically familiar with the north and south lanes, pavilion, seafront, and pier; different areas of Brighton are teeming with events…
My Experience Studying Abroad with Sussex
Earlier this year, I applied to study abroad for four weeks in Mexico through Sussex’s Global Excellence Summer Programme (GESP). GESP is funded through the Turing Scheme, a government grant…
A Golden Era of Women’s Rugby Comes to Brighton
Three years ago, the England Women’s National Rugby Team, also known as the Red Roses, fell heartbreakingly short of victory in the World Cup final against New Zealand’s Black Ferns.…
Of Mice and Moderation: Interview with Pale Wave’s lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie
Fans of Paramore and the 1975 will be familiar with Pale Waves’ pop-rock take on 80s synth. Appearing on the scene in 2017 with debut track “There’s a Honey”, Pale…
Portslade Science Fair was a Hit Among Families
On Saturday, 5 July 2025, from 11 am to 3 pm, families gathered at East hill Park Café in Portslade for the town’s first-ever free science fair. The fair welcomed families across…
Brighton Student Experience: The Gay Capital of the UK
‘I go to university in Brighton’ is a statement that usually evokes a lot of intrigue in people who hear it. Brighton’s reputation, nationally and internationally, carries with it a…
Brighton Beach Court: A Monument That Transcends Time
The game of basketball can be considered one of the most revolutionary and transcendental sports played. I understand this may surprise the unassuming reader who’s probably thinking that dribbling a…
Arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque
On the 4th of September, a mosque in Peacehaven – a coastal town just outside of Brighton – was set on fire in a deliberate arson attack. The police are…
Relish and the Reality of Disability Employment
At first glance, Relish appears to be just another food van on Sussex campus, parked in Library Square and serving up bagels to hungry students and staff. But behind the…
Shoes Fill Jubilee Square in Memorial for the Children of Gaza
Hundreds of children’s shoes were laid out across Jubilee Square in Brighton this Friday, each pair a reminder of the young lives lost in the war in Gaza. The memorial…
Behind the Scenes at Kemptown Bookshop
Earlier this year, after gift shopping in the Lanes, I took a bus over to Kemptown to visit one of Brighton’s most established bookshops. With no essays due and the…
Interview with Lonnie Gunn
Lonnie Gunn is an emerging, Brighton-based musician who subverts the imagined innocence of girlhood. I had a chance to talk to her about queerness, body horror, and maturing as an…
UK Visa Changes Stir International Students
Last May 2025, the Home Office issued a white paper outlining changes in immigration policies specifically targeting student and graduate visas and immigration arrangements. The policy paper outlined several key…
The Art Around. Street Artists and Art who help make Brighton, Brighton
Whilst walking the colourful streets of Brighton, you may have noticed art pieces around on top of shops, on spare spaces of the wall, or in alleys between buildings. If…
Pride – Protest or Party?
As of 2025, Pride month and all branding associated have come to be synonymous with brand logos turning into rainbows overnight, and just as quickly reverting to the originals as…