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Student-Led Climate Movements Are Still Alive: Here’s How to Get Involved

In 2019, the student-led climate action movement took the world by storm. United by universal passions for environmental justice, networks of student protests spread across the globe, major cities including…

Hate Thy Neighbour: Is this a Crunch Point for Coldean? 

On the outskirts of Brighton, nestled neatly between two parklands, the Coldean estate has long been hailed as a peaceful, leafy suburb. However, beneath its stoic and unassuming exterior, the…

Bottoms up! Brighton’s Best Bars

Call me bourgeois, but I really don’t think date night should involve grabbing a cheeky Maccies, no matter your student status or budget. Of course, there’s a time and place…

Brighton Piers : A Brief History

When being introduced to Brighton, or any other seaside city/town along the coast, it is common to see a pier standing on the shoreline. Brighton, of course, is no exception.…

House Hunting for Beginners

As Spring heralds its arrival, so too does the painstaking process of searching for a house to rent for the new academic year. I’ve rented in Brighton as a student…

How One of The Badger’s Own Got Involved With SolidariTee

Hibah Yousuf is a student writer for The Badger, and as part of her year three International Relations and Anthropology module on Global Work Experience, has been taking on voluntary…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

From Beans to Books: The Ultimate Campus Café Showdown

By Mia Kate Sinfield & Shiqin Ong Every campus has its caffeine-fuelled corners, and ours is no exception. Whether you’re sprinting between lectures, settling into a study session, or simply…

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…

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…

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…

Hopping Around Brighton: A Pebbled Paradise!

Brighton, the vibrant seaside city, effortlessly blends coastal charm with an electric nightlife. The beach is the beating heart of this city, stretching from the iconic Palace Pier to the…

A Guide to Brighton’s Hidden Gem Bookstores

In the heart of Brighton, Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop – it’s a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating Black voices, culture, and literature. Specialising in books…

What makes a memorable meal?

Why do we remember some meals and not others? It’s a question I’ve pondered over many times and now seek to answer.

Puppy Yoga Studio Opens in Hove

For more than 5,000 years, yoga has served as a practice that promotes spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. In the 21st century, its proliferation around the world has caused it…

Bruha: Flavours of Resilience from the Philippines

Nestled in the Lanes stands the low-key frontage of Brighton’s sole Filipino restaurant, Bruha, crafting artisanal dishes with cultural fusion by a British-Filipino owner. It has not turned a profit…