Anarchist pickets end after estate agent returns Sussex student’s holding deposit
King & Chasemore Lettings have returned a Sussex international student’s holding deposit, following a series of anarchist-led pickets outside its Brighton branches. One anarchist said: “This is not just an…
Insomnia and the student
It’s a common stereotype that the student is familiar with all-nighters, sleeping in and basically working on a different schedule to the rest of society. But where’s the line between…
Let it bee: apiculture as a student
When faced with the difficult choice of where to spend your precious free time, looking after a hive of fuzzy critters may not leap out as the obvious choice. However,…
Autumn Catwalk
Holly Cooper Dunva Kamal; 3rd year International Relations Coat: Debenhams A-line skirt: American Apparel Jumper: H&M Fur hat: Topshop Knitted scarf: ASOS Connor Zimmerman; 2nd year Product Design Quilted Jacket:…
Europe tops ranks for best student cities
Ever fancied studying in Sydney, revising in Rome or procrastinating in Paris? The first global student cities rankings, released this week, show the world’s best cities to study in. European…
Student rejects Oxford University
After being interviewed by Magdalen College, one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges, 19-year-old Elly Nowell decided to withdraw her application to study Law at Oxford University. Before formally receiving her…
Drunk student gets stranded at Concorde 2
A Brighton student was rescued by fire services after scaling a Brighton club last week. This comes after the recent news that a student from the University of Sussex fell…
Student suspected of living in the URF office
A student at the University of Sussex has reportedly been sleeping in the University Radio Falmer (URF) office, in Norwich House, breaking university rules and bringing into serious review the…
Disruption and insults at NATO spokesman lecture
A student protest opposing the appointment of Jamie Shea as a visiting lecturer took place on Friday 29 October. The protest, which began in Library Square, moved into Arts A1…
Universities face closure after budget cut by 40 percent
Universities in England are facing cuts of £4.2 billion by 2014-5, it was announced in last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), with teaching budgets expected to be hit hardest. George…
Interview with former Students' Union president Dan Glass
Perhaps too often, university life is described as being comparable to existing within a bubble. A bit like ‘Big Brother’. Throughout your time as a student, you will most likely…
Vice-chancellor Michael Farthing suggests tuition fees increase to £7,500
The Vice Chancellor at the University of Sussex, Michael Farthing, warned last week that students will have to pay up to £7,500 annually to keep up standards in higher education.…
University files high court injunction against students
The University of Sussex has been granted a High Court injunction banning students from entering or remaining inside administration buildings on campus without written consent of management. The application was…
Are we fresher friendly?
Whether you’re a social butterfly or a shy, retiring violet, starting university can be a challenge for one and all. Making hundreds of new friends, remembering their names and finding…