New 28 Day ‘M-Ticket’ Released for Students.
Brighton and Hove Buses, who provide bus services in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas, have released a new ‘M-Ticket’ for students. Students’ Union President, Frida Gustafsson says the ticket,…
Peace, bread and graffiti: ‘communist’ vandalism found at Sussex
Graffiti of a “communist” nature was found in Lewes Court car park last week. The graffiti depicts a hammer and sickle and a red star (icons associated with communism). The…
Twenty four hour change made available at York House
Change has been made available at the 24 hour reception at York House after two students campaigned for more cash facilities on campus. The new service at York House was…
We need to think as a community about what these fascist stickers mean
Fascist stickers have been appearing around campus. At time of publication, 8 to be exact. Debates seem to be raging most places I go around Sussex as well as online:…
East Slope, no hope: heating and water fails
Residents of East Slope have suffered from a lack of heating and hot water for the second time in a matter of months. Since January 26, residents have suffered a…
Student’s Union Campaigns for better-lit campus
Sussex students have expressed outrage at the number of broken lights on the university’s campus. In a walk around the university and at a sit-in protest by Falmer House, the…
Islamophobic taunting reported outside the Muslim Prayer Centre
A group of young males shouted taunting comments about ISIS outside the on-campus Muslim Student Centre on Friday 20 November. The incident came just one week after 130 people were…
Mike Weatherley 'pelted with rocks and chased off campus'
Conservative MP Mike Weatherley left campus on Wednesday to escape a group of protesters who had gathered outside the Silverstone building at the University of Sussex. He had been due…
Campus Halls Cup-date
Richard Mashiter, Activities Officer The Student’s Union is proud to present this year’s new cup, the Campus Halls Cup. Be proud of your halls and battle it out throughout the…
BNOC (big name on campus) – Kate Middleton
Close on the heels of Prince Harry’s recent exposure in The Sun, blurry topless photos of the previously spotless Kate have sparked debate about privacy campus-wide. Apparently, naked royal scandals…
Four Sussex students diagnosed with TB
Students and staff returning to the University of Sussex after the Easter vacation have been reassured that there is no cause for concern, following the discovery of tuberculosis (TB) on…
Students remain in ‘Wild Card’ Moviefest contest
Students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) have progressed to the next round of the ‘Wild Card’ section of the Campus Moviefest (CMF) film festival. The ‘GH12 Crew’ created…
Cosmo on Campus without permission
This issue occurred last year, when Cosmo magazines were found to have been distributed in Falmer Bar and other locations on campus, and was brought to a head again last…
Campus nursery is saved by Co-Op
The future of nursery and pre-school provision on campus is nearly secure after an agreement was reached with an external childcare provider. The University has been in talks with Mid…
Police called to campus
An alleged incident of campus-based prostitution was reported to Sussex Police by the University of Sussex in mid-March. The matter was immediately referred to the police. It revolved around the…
Students are in for a mumpy ride
A rise in confirmed cases of mumps were reported on campus over the Easter holidays. It is unknown whether the threat is serious a month on, but the University Health…
UCU members strike against pension changes and job cuts
On 22 and 24 March 2011, strikes took place on campus after the University and College Union (UCU) voted early in March to take steps to protect their salaries, pensions,…
Sussex student died cutting down trees
A student at the University of Sussex has been killed after being fatally struck on the back of the head by a tree branch. Mr Ulas, 61, died at the…
Guns on campus: worth a shot?
What is your immediate reaction when you hear the words ‘gun’ and ‘US College’ used in the same sentence? For many of us, I’m sure, it draws up awful stories…