Sussex plastic-free referendum approved by Students’ Union
On April 1, the University of Sussex Students’ Union Council voted in favour of holding a referendum on adopting a…
Breaking: Spring referenda results announced
Students have voted to support the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement, reject Prevent and adopt new Gender Equality policies.…
SU launches Book Market for students to resell course books
Sussex Students’ Union (SU) is launching an online book market for students to buy and sell academic books this week.…
Students’ Union election week pushed back
Voting to elect new Full-Time and Part-Time Officers to the Students’ Union has been delayed by one week. Elections were…
USSU Referenda: Landslide wins for transport and Co-op lobbying
The 2017 Students’ Union (SU) Autumn Term referenda results are out, and with a total of 3,042 votes cast accross…
The Badger investigates Students’ Union External Speaker Policy
The University of Sussex Students’ Union has recently been under fire in regards to its external speaker policy, following controversy…
Sussex in second place for ‘UK’s Most Beautiful Universities’ awards
The University of Sussex is currently second place on Holiday Lettings’ ‘UK’s Most Beautiful Universities’ awards! Only Royal Holloway tops…
Increased Turnout in Students’ Union Elections
Students have elected their new representatives. Recent Students’ Union elections saw an increased turnout and a record number of international…
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’…
NSS: Students’ Union proclaims boycott a success
Sussex Students’ Union hailed the NSS Boycott a success. In an email to students on 17 March, the SU proclaimed:…
Students’ Union cancel Summer Ball
The Students’ Union have cancelled this years’ Summer Ball after a major backer pulled out. Permission for the event to…
Go Green Week: a full range of campaigns
Fossil Free Sussex staged a protest urging the university to make good on its promise to divest. The University committed…
Fees rise for current students
Sussex will see fees rise to £9,250 for every home and EU undergraduate, including current students, those who have already…
Students’ Union forced to defend gender inclusive language policy
Sussex’s Students’ Union has been forced to defend their gender inclusive language policy after inaccurate press coverage. The Sun and…
Sussex students vote to boycott NSS
Sussex students have voted to boycott the National Student Survey in a Students’ Union referendum. 62% of the 964 students…
Sussex students vote against renaming President role
Sussex students voted against renaming the title of President in a referendum on the issue this week. 65% of the…
USSU plans third referendum on renaming President role
Sussex’s Students’ Union will hold another referendum on renaming the role of President for the third year running. Students will…
Satire: Media Compliance Supervisor
A badger. Photo: via Flickr. Glenn Houlihan We’re looking for someone to make sure student media complies with SU policy.…
EU Referendum: Sussex students say stay
Students have voted to give Sussex’s Students’ Union (UUSU) the green light to campaign for the remain side in the…
New Students’ Union Officer Team Elected
The new Students’ Union officer team has been elected, with the lowest voter turnout since 2012. Only 3601 students voted,…