On the common ground between Sussex and Brighton Universities
We broke a story recently which was picked up by national media outlets: violence breaking out at Varsity. …
An academic’s response to the Vice-Chancellor
The following open letter to the university Vice-Chancellor was sent to The Badger. We are happy to publish it…
Tuition fee rise fiasco: confusion continues
Sussex is set to raise tuition fees for all continuing home and EU undergraduate students as well as new students…
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…
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…
Largest ever Sussex winter graduation
A record 2,300 degrees and diplomas were awarded at this year’s winter graduation ceremonies. The number is a 20 per…
Commuters to take DfT to court over trains
Rail commuters have launched a legal challenge against the Department of Transport (DfT) for their failure to deal with the…
Thousands protest Trump in Brighton
Over 2000 students and residents gathered in central Brighton to protest President Trump’s immigration policy which spilled out into an unplanned…
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…
Sussex students support Calais refugees
Yaz Kharroubi Sussex students and Brighton groups collaborated to give food, blankets and suitcases to refugees being expelled from the…
Is a university degree enough?
As an English and History graduate, I chose my degree because I enjoyed the subject. I wanted the opportunity to…
The Politics of Student Life
A selective study of student politics at The University of Sussex from its beginnings to the present day. Whether facing…
Declassified information from a ‘Co-operative’
As I stand wearily, staring into the infinite abyss of misery and dread, I ask myself ‘how did I get into…
Was your assessment feedback poor? This is why-
Ever wondered why some of your assessment feedback was so vague and lacking in helpful improvements? You may be unaware,…
Panic on the streets of Brighton? An anonymous writer reveals the alcohol-fuelled world of Brighton’s night-life
After finishing a whirlwind first year at Sussex University I found myself facing a difficult decision over my summer activities.…
Less than five percent turnout for Student Rep elections
Only 612 students took part in this year’s Students’ Union Student Rep elections. This marks the lowest percentage turnout in…
Study yourself, not just your subject
A typical student is perceived by the wider world as someone who lives in squalor, eats exclusively 17p instant noodles,…
Phone scam targets students
Students are being targeted by a new mobile phone scam, in which victims take out phone contracts before passing the…
Should caffeine be our best friend?
It has been said that a dog is truly a man’s best friend. Loyal and loving; this can certainly be…