Brighton Peace Camp Continues Protest Against Weapons Factory
Near the Home Farm Road junction on Lewes Road, a large banner with the words ‘Peace Camp’ is visible, marking the presence of the autonomous group ‘Brighton Peace Camp’ who…
The Struggle is Real: Do Sussex Students Need a Reality Check?
Written by Bec Nicol (Features Editor) and Lucy Spencer (Staff Writer) Cosplaying Poverty: The Common People of Campus With social stratification comes a fascination with how the other half live,…
Intensifying Food Bank Crisis Signals Catastrophe for Students and Public
The usage of food banks in Brighton and Hove has surged by 25% over the course of a year, as the Emergency Food Network (EFN) reports that numbers reached over…
Where It Hides and How To Find It: Joy in Brighton
“Joy is not meant to be a crumb.” -Mary Oliver At the Brighton station, right before you tap in, there is a piece of rather unexpected furniture. Despite being painted…
Unpicking Brighton’s ‘Gay Capital’ Identity
To many, Brighton is known as the ‘gay capital’ of the UK. The city’s vibrant reputation has made it a popular safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community, dating…
Conservation Grazing: Why There Are Sheep in Stanmer Park
If you’re lucky enough to snag a window-side seat on the buses to the University, you might have noticed the woolly guests residing in our beloved Stanmer Park. For the…
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…
Why Do Landlords Hate Us?
You’re a student and chances are you’re living in a slightly mouldy semi detached house somewhere in Brighton or its surrounding areas, and suddenly the bathroom light won’t stop flickering…
Brighton vs Sussex: Out of my League
“Whereabouts are you studying at the moment, Lucy?” asks a friend of my parents/nosey landlord/overly-friendly Uber driver. My heart sinks, knowing I’m about to rehash a conversation I’ve had about…
Renovation of Hotel at Old Steine Underway
Engineering work is finally taking place at the Royal Albion Hotel at the Old Steine, some six months after a fire erupted at the 200-year-old building in July 2023, leaving…
Community Orchard Planted for Campus Biodiversity
On the wet afternoon of 7 February, the University’s Sustainability Team held a community Orchard Planting Day. Students and staff were invited to take part in the creation of a…
Students and Staff Protest Moulsecoomb Weapons Factory
On 7 February, over 150 students and staff gathered outside the L3 Harris factory in Home Farm Business Park after a mass walkout organised by the Students’ Union and University…
Shortage of ADHD Medication Affects Sussex Students
Since September 2023, there has been a worldwide shortage of a range of drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Worryingly, the deficit includes forms of methylphenidate hydrochloride,…
Sussex Former Prison to House Asylum-Seekers
Despite fierce local opposition, unanswered fundamental questions and seemingly misleading and politicised Home Office press releases, the Government is planning to convert a former Sussex prison into an asylum detention…
Faculty Structure to Switch from Ten Schools to Four
Plans for the University to establish a new faculty system will be introduced in the 2024 – 25 academic year. The proposal put forward by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, replaces…
Controversial DSA Restructuring Leaves Students in the Lurch
Structural changes to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) sector that come into effect this spring are having significant negative impacts on students, and have left only two major companies dominating…
SU Leadership Elections: Key Dates
The University’s Students’ Union has opened nominations for their 2024 Leadership Elections, covering the SU Executive Committee, Student Trustees, and Society Committee positions. The ongoing democratic process of the SU…
How Climbing Helped Me Reach My Goals
“Always gonna be an uphill battle; sometimes I’m gonna have to lose.” Love them or hate them, these lyrics from Miley Cyrus’s 2009 hit “The Climb” represent both the sport…
Exploring Brighton with Brighton’s Hidden Walks by Ric Morris
As an international student, arriving in Brighton felt like stepping into a whole new world. The bustling streets, the salty sea breeze, and the vibrant energy of the city filled…
Top 5 Record Stores in Brighton
Walk five minutes in any direction and you’ll be sure to run into one of the many record stores that are scattered around Brighton. From smut record sections to hosting…