Sussex student died cutting down trees
A student at the University of Sussex has been killed after being fatally struck on the back of the head by a tree branch. Mr Ulas, 61, died at the…
Sussex UCU lecturers vote for strike action
Sussex lecturers have voted to go on strike against cuts to their pensions. Members of Sussex UCU, the trade union representing lecturers, tutors and academic support staff, voted 73 percent…
Sussex medical student charged with murder
A medical student from Brighton has been charged with murder alongside another teenager, Harvinder Singh Shoker. Mundill Kaur Mahil, of Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent and Shoker, from Charlton Park Lane,…
Campaign group fights for more affordable housing on campus
East Slope, one of the oldest and the cheapest living spaces on campus is due to be demolished in the academic year 2012-2013, driving up the average rent on campus.…
Campaign to start for water fountains
A new campaign is set to begin to ensure that students have access to drinking fountains on campus by the end of next term. The campaign will coincide with Green…
Sussex students get involved in local radio
Students from the University of Sussex are involved in a growing local radio station, Radio Free Brighton (RFB). Former Sussex students Tom Wright (Technical design), Jez Dresner (Treasurer) and Seph…
Sussex student needs tweets to win scholarship
In a bid to get a summer scholarship with one of the largest advertising agencies, Jamie Ivory has created a Twitter account for which he needs followers. The 22 year…
University terms could be 2 weeks longer, unless students vote against calendar restructure
The University of Sussex Students’ Union is calling for all to participate in the questionnaire that the university has opened as part of the final wave of consultation regarding the…
En route: a new safe cycling campaign
The University of Sussex Students’ Union and the Bike Train will run a campaign to raise the level of cycle safety along the Lewes road, and ensure adequate provision for…
Landlords rule in latest survey
Landlords rated higher than lettings agents in this year’s Rate Your Landlord survey, organised by the Universities of Sussex and Brighton Students’ Unions. In all areas of comparison, landlords came…
Nimmo and the Gauntletts
What better way is there to begin the year, or anything, than with the folky/pop orchestra Nimmo and the Gauntletts (NATG)? I doubt there is a better way because, genuinely,…
Stephen Fry awarded honorary doctorate
Stephen Fry was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sussex Chancellor, Sanjeev Bhaskar, at the winter graduation ceremony on Friday 28 January. Joined by almost 1,000 students, he…
Campus reduces carbon footprint in campaign
Make half a million cups of tea, keep a light bulb going for over a century, or fly the London-Manchester route 178 times. These are just some of the tasks…
Union fights against likely rent increase on campus
The University of Sussex Students’ Union is pushing for a three-year rent freeze across campus after figures show that the new Northfield residence will increase average weekly rent to over…
More universities demand applicants with A* A-levels
More universities are asking for the A* grade at A-Level including the University of Sussex. Students wanting to study for an MPhys in Physics with a research placement will need…
Failed DPhil text published
A former University of Sussex student’s failed doctoral dissertation has recently been published. Deepak Tripathi’s book is based on research for his DPhil which he never received. Tripathi, an ex-BBC…
Library refurbishment to be completed by end of the year
The library refurbishment will be completed by the end of this academic year according to library staff in a meeting held last week. The gathering was organised by Lita Wallis,…
Societies fair praised as 'one of the best yet'
On Tuesday 18 January Falmer House was again the chosen venue to hold Refreshers’ Fair. The fair was an opportunity for students’ societies and outside businesses, such as Pizza Hut…
Fruit and veg market to stay on campus
The fruit and vegetable market will remain on campus after successful negotiations between the Students’ Union and the University of Sussex. The university has agreed to allow the stall to…
Restructuring of the academic year approved
The senate approved the changes for the restructuring of the academic year last December. Towards the end of last term a questionnaire was created in order to consult students in…