Students puzzled by empty rooms
First year students have expressed confusion at the number of rooms on campus which have been left empty this term. There are currently around 60 student bedrooms left vacant on…
Government to fund 7000 gap year placements abroad
A new government scheme is offering to pay for up to 7000 people to volunteer on gap years abroad each year. 18-25 year olds may apply for the programme begins…
Drinking problems assessed by two Sussex psychologists
A recent study has suggested that young people lack knowledge and skills about safe drinking. The study was led by a researcher at the University of Sussex, who has suggested…
Fake alcohol on sale in Brighton’s off-licenses
Huge amounts of fake and illegal alcohol were seized during a two-day crackdown on shops in Brighton. Between 31 January and 1 February teams of Sussex Police, Revenue and Customs…
Five minute film challenge on campus with Moviefest
Campus Moviefest took place on the campus of the University of Sussex between Friday 18 and Thursday 24 November. Campus Moviefest (CMF) is the world’s largest student film festival and…
NCAFC plans protest
A national day of action is being organised to take place on Wednesday 23 November by the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts (NCAFC) student activist group. It follows the…
Alcohol debate takes to Twitter
A large debate on the impact of alcohol is underway in Brighton and Hove. The ‘Big Alcohol Debate’ began Friday 14 October with a 24-hour twitter ‘marathon’, and the debate…