Planning on starting the new year on a roll? 🤓 Our Researcher Development Programme workshops are now live for next term! Take a look at what's on and sign up here 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/zbmsyhc7

Trying to get those last bits done before the holiday break?! Join the online 'Shut Up and Write' session run by the Hive Scholars for all those last-minute tasks you're needing to get done. 🕐 Friday 19 December, 1.00pm-3.00pm. Sign up here by 12 noon on Friday 👉🏽 forms.gle/SP1eUccAFp9m...

We had a great time last week at our International PGRs lunch! There was good food and human bingo - also known as networking 👀 Our lovely colleague Jo, from the International team, highlighted the support available to our international PGRs throughout their PhD. #PGRJourney #SussexInternational

🔶Don't forget - register now for the Authenticity Between Two Worlds seminar Dr Maja Golf-Papez explores how approaches that sit outside traditional academic moulds can make academic contributions more authentic. Wed 19 November, 10.30am-12.30pm Sign up tinyurl.com/4uyunnec

Want to learn new skills and make an impact at Sussex? The Students' Union is offering the chance to take on leadership roles through it's Co-Option process. Develop your skills, gain experience and represent fellow PGRs. Apply by 12pm, 30 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/yt2fjwx2

The Big Ideas Competition is back! Apply to pitch your idea at the University of California to compete for £10,000 launch funding. Find out more at the Information session 22 October, 5-6.30pm 🔗 tinyurl.com/v7dy53ye Check out PGR Sarah Stephens who was a finalist this year 🟡 tinyurl.com/4256x24z

📣 Thesis Boot Camp applications are now open! Are you in the writing-up phase of your PhD at Sussex? Join us for our facilitated weekend giving you a supportive environment to focus on your writing. 📅 On the 6-7 December ⏳ Application deadline 12 noon, 3 November Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr35etd3

Wanna find out more about this year's new Hive Scholars? 👀 Meet Yara Zebian, Shaunna McIvor and Joao M. Uratani. Discover how they will support Sussex's PGR research culture and what they are currently researching. tinyurl.com/mv9j7hkm

We had a brilliant time welcoming our new PGRs this week. The conference centre was buzzing with talks, panels, marketplace stalls and everyone building their research out of Lego! 🔗 Info for new PGRs: tinyurl.com/35988uns #PGRInduction #ResearchJourney

📣Postgraduate Researcher Officer Role - Student Union Elections Do you want to proactively represent your PGR peers in the Student Union? Want to ensure the Student Union reflects the views and needs of PGRs? If so, nominate yourself now! sussexstudent.com/elections

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We chatted with Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu about her research into the implementation of international legal systems for the return of proceeds of crime. Juliet has an extensive career - including working for the former Nigerian president! Read more here tinyurl.com/4mpd2sbf

Are you at the start of your research career? If so we want to hear your thoughts on translating your research into impact. In collaboration with @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social we are running focus groups in September. Find out more and sign up here 👇🏻 tinyurl.com/yn4hvpm6

🔷 Join us next week for the first in the Women's Leadership Seminar Series. The first seminar 'Negotiating Academia' will be a practical space to engage in reflective activities around navigating a academic career as a woman leader. Wednesday, 16 July, 9:30-11:30, Library tinyurl.com/msaaytfa

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We caught up with Fezile Sibanda about their research into the experiences of Black academics in English universities using Ubuntu-inspired methodology. Read more about Fezile's research here tinyurl.com/mvew5ntu

The People's Choice winner in our Emerging Researcher Image Competition is Hanna Eldarwish - congratulations! 'The Incoherent Spirit' is a visual representation of Hannah's research into how a sense of meaning in life is threatened when a person's life feels fragmented and uncertain.

Congrats to Seyi Ugochukwu seyiugochukwu.bsky.social our PGR winner in the Emerging Researcher Image Competition! 'Undocumented Immigrants: Unseen, Unheard, Illegal?' reflects their research on how colonial legacies shape immigration policy & access to legal aid. GenAI used to protect identities.

✨Voted for by you the People's Choice winner in our #3MT final is Jo Renaut. Their talk 'Synthetic Lethality: Finding Cancer’s Hidden Vulnerabilities to Save Lives' demonstrated their innovative research into targeting cancer cells & the potential for improved treatment plans.

✨Second Place in our #3MT final went to Catherine Cundy. Their talk, '“It's ok, Miss, I have my knitting!” Unlocking potential in our most able young musicians' highlighted the lack of investment in exceptional learners. Their research is giving a voice to these learners needs.

✨Congratulations to Seyi Ugochukwu seyiugochukwu.bsky.social who won the 3 Minute Thesis final! Their powerful talk, "Access to Legal Aid for Undocumented Migrants in the UK", demonstrated how legal systems reproduce imperial power by denying justice to those from formerly colonised regions. #3MT

🏆 Awards Ceremony Celebrating our 3 Minute Thesis winners, Adam Weiler Impact awardees and Emerging Researcher Image Competition winners has been a great way to finish our Summer of Research events. 👀 Look out for the winners bio's next week!

With a deep dive into what 'impact' looks like for PGRs, our Adam Weiler Impact Award winners shared their experiences and knowledge. They reflected on the importance of telling a relatable story and the ability to influence policy, as well as practice. #PHDImpact

Our 3 Minute Thesis Final has been an amazing showcase of Sussex PGRs research by our nine finalists! From research into ground breaking cancer treatment, to the impact of Ai on hiring practices, our finalists wove engaging and creative bite-sized presentations. #3MT #PhDJourney

Don't forget to vote for your favourite image!🖼️ Voting for the Emerging Researcher Image Competition is open until 2pm tomorrow. Come see the exhibition at our 3 Minute Thesis & Adam Weiler Impact Panel event: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k You can also check out the online gallery: tinyurl.com/bd6x7bap

Been meaning to sign up for our Summer of Research events? Get your spot at our events next week! 🔵Catalysing Connections: Diverse Careers Panel Monday 16, 2.00-3.30pm tinyurl.com/52yambrh 🔵 Three Minute Thesis Final and Adam Weiler Impact Panel Friday 20, 2.00-4.00pm tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

Our Beyond Research World Café has been a great opportunity for PGRs to connect and learn from each other. With hosts chatting about a range of subjects there was a real buzz as people shared their experiences and knowledge. Part of the Summer of Research. #PhDChat #PhDJourney #PhDCommunity

Excited to be kicking off our Summer of Research events with the Women's Leadership Academy (WLA) Showcase. Celebrating the outcomes of the WLA we are hearing about the projects that participants are running as a result of the coaching and relationships they have built.

👀 Looking to broaden your horizons beyond your PhD thesis? Join us at the Beyond Research World Café, a relaxed event designed to help you explore opportunities that boost your development. Light lunch will be provided 🥪 Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12.00-1.30pm Sign up now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd

Our 9 finalists for our 3 Minute Thesis competition! Life Sciences: Jo Renaut & Chrysovalantis Fekos Psychology: Nathan Pond LPS: Seyi Ugochukwu Global Studies: Muthanna Saari & Arunima Shandilya MAH: Catherine Cundy & Johnny Hopkins Business: Charmaine Wellington Live final 👉 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

☀️Our Summer of Research programme is live! We have some great events for PGRs & ECRs running between 9-20 June. Check out our range of events, from our Beyond Research World Cafe to the Three Minute Thesis Final & Adam Weiler Impact Panel. Sign up here tinyurl.com/458wz9pt

📣 One week left to submit a photo for our Emerging Researcher Image Competition. You could win up to £200 towards your research by sending us a pic you have taken that represents your work. Enter now: tinyurl.com/526rmwf4 Open until 12 noon on Monday 19 May to PGRs and ECRs.

Our Emerging Researcher Image Competition is live! 📸 Submit a photo taken by you that represents your work and have the chance to win up to £200 towards your research. Enter now: tinyurl.com/526rmwf4 Open until 12 noon on Monday 19 May to PGRs and ECRs.

We are delighted to announce the winners of this years Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award! Media, Arts and Humanities: Tiffany Murphy Social Sciences: Guy Edwards Sciences: Marianne Glascott Clinical projects: Christina Niki Kampoureli Read more here 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/2zx7jusf

Postgraduate researchers, there’s still time to complete the PRES. Have your say before 2 May and leave a legacy! It takes less than 15 minutes and you can win one of five £150 cash prizes. More info: tinyurl.com/yteca4wh

Like the sound of £150? If you’re a postgraduate researcher, fill in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey by 2 May to enter the prize draw. Your responses will help shape the future for other PGRs at Sussex. Find out more: tinyurl.com/yteca4wh