Womanhood and Displacement: in Conversation with Sudanese Sisters
By Jess Mitchell The following is a translation of interviews with Sudanese sisters Naglaa, Rubab and Larin. To protect the identities of those involved, all names and any identifying information…
‘Hidden Figures’: The Iconic Women of Sussex’s Golden Age
When we think of ‘Sussex icons’, the name Edward Booth, William Blake or perhaps more recently Tim Peake, may immediately spring to mind. But what about Sophia Jex-Blake, Lee Miller…
‘Hidden Figures’: The Iconic Women of Sussex’s Golden Age
When we think of ‘Sussex icons’, the name Edward Booth, William Blake or perhaps more recently, Tim Peake, may spring to mind. But what about Sophia Jex-Blake, Lee Miller or…
Protests against femicide in Mexico intensify
People outraged at the femicide crisis in Mexico City have taken to the streets to express their anger. The most recent wave of unrest began after the naked body of…
Women’s Rugby Varsity match cancelled
The Women’s Rugby match between the Sussex and Brighton teams has been cancelled amid safety concerns for players. The Varsity series between the University of Sussex and the University of…
16 Days of Activism
From the “F” word, Feminism, to standing up against the violence that 1 in 4 women experience across the globe, 16 days of activism covers it all. According to the…
In conversation with Ola Johnson
When fashion and beauty is combined with self-empowerment, the result is Ola Johnson. Brighton based blogger and vlogger Ola Johnson is only 25, but is quickly becoming internet royalty. With…
CINECITY This Woman’s Work
This Woman’s Work is a series of short films from female directors, produced in the last twelve months. The event was presented by Channel 4’s Random Acts, a late night…
Thrilling Feminist Dystopias
The production of dystopian fiction has rapidly expanded over the past twenty years, with young adult dystopian trilogies, such as The Hunger Games, gaining popularity amongst teenagers. The popularity of…
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%…
Self-Representation – Women of Colour in Publishing Event
Over recent years, relentless injustice has caused a surge in female self-reclamation, especially across the media. More and more women from marginalised communities and backgrounds are coming forward to utilise…
Representing the People: Review
Recognising the centenary of the Representation of the People’s Act and International Women’s Day, The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts invited four alumnae of Sussex University to discuss the…
Theatre: A Woman’s Place?
The origins of theatre can be traced as far back as 532 BC during the classical Greek and Roman times. For most of that, it was men who were involved…
A Coffee a Day Keeps Dementia Away
Hannah Richards High caffeine intake in older women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or other cognitive impairments, according to the results of a recent study. Research conducted…
Match Report: Basketball
Charlotte Dalton The 2011-2012 league winners, Brunel University, are the nemesis of the University of Sussex’s women’s basketball team. Last year Brunel triumphed on both occasions, winning by 58 and…
Falmer building hosts student’s exhibition
If You Don’t Know You Better Get to Know, Falmer Common Room Until Friday 21st November
Why aid for women always comes last
It probably won’t surprise you to know that one in sixteen women die in pregnancy or childbirth in Africa, or that in Ethiopia that figure is one in seven. We…