Referenda results: URNU to stay; USSU to twin with Goma
The results of the referenda are in and voters emphatically chose that the Students’ Union should twin with the University of Goma to share skills, knowledge and resources and that…
‘Aquapax’ could replace bottled water on campus
A new, eco-friendly alternative to bottled water is available on campus. The new carton, pioneered by Neil Tomlinson, is a ‘green’ response to criticisms regarding the sustainability of the bottled…
State of the Union
In the past couple of weeks I am sure you have read about several allegations made against the Union: It is not representative; it disregards students’ opinions; it is too…
Free education demo despite NUS ‘fairer funding’
Despite the NUS dropping its campaign for free education and taking up a more moderate stance of fairer funding, Wednesday 25 February saw a free education rally in London which…
Referendum: Should URNU be excluded from USSU events and publicity?
Why should you vote YES? By Koos Couvee URNU’s (University Royal Naval Unit) aim is “to educate a wide spectrum of high calibre undergraduates who show potential as society’s future…
Referendum: Should USSU twin with the University of Goma to share skills, knowledge and resources?
Why should you vote YES? The University of Sussex continues to invest in arms companies and work with third sector organisations despite several on-campus campaigns to end these ties. At…
Balance it out!
As an anti-war campaign, it would not make sense to support Hamas. Hamas of course believe a military resistance to be the only solution. As you know, for Hamas a…
Union condemns Heathrow expansion
The University of Sussex Students’ Union has spoken out against last Thursday’s decision by the government to approve a third runway and sixth terminal. If built, the new runway will…
Israeli students speak out over Gaza massacre
Palestinian and Israeli students were among those protesting in Brighton earlier this month in the biggest anti-war demonstration seen in the city since the invasion of Iraq.
Associate tutors rally support
Around 300 people attended a rally in support of Associate Tutors in Library Square last Wednesday. The rally, which was organised as part of the University and College Union’s (UCU)…
Union Council agrees to NUS and military referendum
Union council last week decided to hold cross-campus referendums on two of the most controversial motions tabled at this years Students’ Union Annual General Meeting (AGM). The motion for Sussex…
World AIDs day ceremony in Library square
A ceremony was held to commemorate World AIDS Day in Library Square last Monday culminating in the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. Throughout the day there was a…
Interdepartmental Dodgeball
Isn’t it funny how you attend the same seminar each week, with the same people, the same tutor and yet you only know half of the people in that same…
A response to student apathy
As a Union Sabbatical, I think it is important that the Union comes back on the points raised since the AGM and student apathy/disengagement generally, especially Paul Codd’s article last…
The system’s broke: it’s time to fix it
“AGM motions ‘fail’ to represent students’ views.” This was the headline which, along with a friendly-looking pie chart, jumped out and grabbed my attention in last week’s The Badger. Sadly,…
Beer pong society rejected
The activities committee have recently ruled against the existence of a ‘Beer Pong’ society. The American drinking game, which consists of players throw a ping-pong ball across a table with…
Associate Tutors overworked
Associate Tutors in Humanities (HUMS), Social Sciences and Cultural studies (SOCCUL) and the Sussex Institute (SI) are amid a pay and equality crisis following the introduction of a controversial new…
Students call for NUS disaffiliation
The University of Sussex Students’ Union (USSU) held its most important meeting of the year last Thursday, the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event provides students with an opportunity to…