Sussex fail to rule out further Sackler funding
The University of Sussex has failed to specify whether it has received any further funds from the Sackler family since their £4 million donation to the University in 2010. The…
Sussex Go Green Week
The University of Sussex will be celebrating Go Green Week from Monday February 25 to Friday March 1. The week will see presentations and workshops delivered to explain more about…
The Snowflake Debate
Tallulah Belassie-Page- Millennials, a.k.a ‘Generation snowflake’, the avocado-loving Instagramers responsible for censoring free speech. These are just some of the myths perpetuated by the media about the younger generations, now…
It’s Time To Talk About Biphobia
Biphobia is the prejudice against bisexual and pansexual individuals, and whilst this may exist amongst the heterosexuals it’s also very common within the LGBTQ+ community itself. Bisexuality, pansexuality and general…
Period Poverty: The Untold Story Behind The Tax On Women’s Bodies
Jaffa cakes and edible cake decorations are just some of the products that are VAT free in Britain, and yet tampons and sanitary towels are still subject to a 5%…
Review: Journeying with Grace Nichols
In celebration of Black History Month, Sussex Student Union organised a number of interesting talks and events across October. One of these exciting opportunities was a chance to listen and…
Sussex Festival cancelled
The Students’ Union have cancelled their highly anticipated end-of-term event Sussex Festival: Desert Island Disco, which was due to begin on Saturday May 12th. The Students’ Union had organised the…
Union obliterates the debate – unwritten requirement used to shut down free speech debate
Written by the News Team. Student society Liberate the Debate’s most recent event was cancelled over a lack of compliance with the Students’ Union’s (USSU) requirement for a neutral chair…
SU Election coverage – Dead Slate: all women elected for third consecutive year at Sussex
The results are in for this year’s Students’ Union election, which saw 30 candidates running to be the full-time elected representatives of the student body at Sussex. The results for…
UCU plan ‘maximum disruption to forthcoming exams’ as talks fail to find resolution
Talks to resolve the dispute over pensions for University staff at a national level have so far failed to reach a resolution, with a further 14 days of strike action…
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. The market will operate via the SU’s website, and was…
News like Badger: Union U-turn over referendum to support strike action, new east slope and more
In this news round up of the week, Will and Jordan catch you up on everything going on around campus. Thanks for listening, and tune in next week Friday for…
Bus fare increases ‘Disgraceful’ says SU President
Sussex Students’ Union President, Frida Gustafsson, has drafted an open letter to Brighton and Hove Buses following a fare increase on January 16. The fare increases were announced in December…
Saul Becker: mental health advocate, cake enthusiast and your new Deputy VC
Why Sussex? I think Why Sussex for a number of reasons. Firstly, there was something about the university that really attracted me. I like the idea as well as the…
Exclusive: first look at the new East Slope
The Badger has had an exclusive first look at the East Slope show flat on campus, with the finished accommodation opening to students in September 2018. The new development, which…
Michael Farthing paid ‘golden goodbye’ of £230,000
Previous Vice-Chancellor of Sussex University, Michael Farthing, was paid a £230,000 sum ‘in lieu of notice’ upon stepping down from his role, University Financial Statements for 2016-17 reveal. The Times…
Sussex scientists invent new touchscreen
Smashed phone screens may be a thing of the past as scientists at the University of Sussex have invented a new type of unbreakable flexible touchscreen made from silver and…
‘Safety Bus’ comes to campus to raise awareness of blind spots.
Brighton and Hove Council representatives, the fire service, police and B&H buses were on campus to raise awareness of blind spots for cyclists. They were giving out free hi-viz vests,…
Caroline Lucas Switches on 3,000 Solar Panels Across Campus
On Friday 13 October Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, switched on 3,000 newly installed solar panels. Ms Lucas was assisted by Jolyon Western, a Student Life Advisor, and Anna…
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 student candidates. Recent Students’ Union elections allowed students to choose…