🔶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

Are you a PhD or ECR looking for teaching experience? Sign up for our next Tutor Information Event! 📅 Tuesday 28th October 🕐 1pm Register here: https://bit.ly/4owCM39

Are you curious about commercial opportunities to build on your research? Sign up for Sussex Innovation's next workshop 'The Entrepreneurial Academic: Discovering Market Opportunities'. 📅 Tuesday 11 November, 11am-1pm 📍 Sussex Innovation Centre 🔗 tinyurl.com/35x69bv8

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We chatted with Dr Louisa Rinaldi about their research into sensory diversity. Discover how their research is exploring the potential of vagus nerve stimulation to reduce the impact of misophonia and improve quality of life. tinyurl.com/2zfpfeuc

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

Women's Leadership Seminar Series: Authenticity Between Two Worlds Join Dr Maja Golf-Papez as she explores alternative approaches and strategies for translating authenticity into academic credibility. 📅 19 November, 10.30am-12.30pm 📌 Campus Find out more and book tinyurl.com/yvvzrady

Congratulations to our Junior Research Associates 🎉 Our packed out JRA Poster Exhibition was buzzing as they shared their amazing research. We were delighted to welcome donors who saw the real impact they’re making on Sussex students. 📸 Check out the photos: tinyurl.com/jphy7v95 #SussexJRA

📣 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

💡 Our Early Career Researcher Development Series 2025-26 is now live! From project management and research proposals to the funding environment and more, our programme supports your career progression. Explore the series and sign up tinyurl.com/mvr2a6as

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

Junior Research Associates Poster Exhibition Come see our JRAs exciting research - from AIs impact in the creative industries, to optimising genome editing strategies. 📅 Tuesday 7 October, 1-3pm 📍 Student Centre - Woodland 2&3 🔗 tinyurl.com/wtvrp8vx #SussexJRA

🔵 Just one week left to sign up for our Cross-Institutional Academic Speed Mentoring for ECR's. Gain new insight on your career and professional development from four mentors drawn from seven universities. Identify areas for growth and build your confidence. Sign up now tinyurl.com/3a9dyz2y

Want to shape a stronger research culture? Join our focus group on Tuesday 23 September, 1–4pm (on campus) for coffee, cake and conversation ☕️🍰 Chat with fellow PGRs and ECRs and share your insights into barriers and motivators you face. Find out more and sign up 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/29apbssc

As summer draws to a close we have said goodbye to our amazing International Junior Research Associates. They showed great enthusiasm and commitment to their work, while also enjoying experiencing British culture - including Afternoon Tea! Read more here 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/ycx2exxc #SussexJRA #IJRA

📣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

📢 Engineering, Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship Call We are offering three six-month funded Fellowships to support researchers undertake new research, complete publications and more. Applications close 3 September. Join us & apply now: tinyurl.com/4y5me25s

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

Our JRAs' summer research projects are underway! Find out more about what they are up to and get involved by taking part in their surveys and focus groups. 👉🏽👉🏽 tinyurl.com/53vn4b4r #SussexJRA

As part of the Summer of Research we showcased this year's Women's Leadership Academy. Alongside participants reflecting on the valuable experience the Academy gave them, we were inspired by funded projects 'The Lost Academic' and 'Leap in Science'. Read more 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3uk7wh2p

📖For researchers using the Library over the summer the step-free entrance, next to IDS, will be closed from 21 July - 3 August while work is done to make the entrance more accessible. Please contact [email protected] for alternative access, book collection and delivery.

Last week we welcomed our 13 International Junior Research Associates from China, Czechia, Thailand, the USA & Vietnam! ✈️ They will be undertaking research projects under the guidance of our supportive supervisors, while also taking the opportunity to explore Brighton and the UK. #SussexJRA

👀 Taking a look back at our Summer of Research event, ‘Catalysing Connections,’ where speakers shared personal stories that illustrated the increasingly diverse paths researchers take in their careers. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3brb6v2h

🔷 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

Congrats to Persefoni Tzanaki @persatz.bsky.social our ECR winner in the Emerging Researcher Image Competition! 'Reading Feelings: Can reading fiction enhance empathy and prosocial behavior in children?' Their work explores how emotion-focused reading activities can foster empathy in children.

✨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

#3MT Finalist: Charmaine Wellington @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social is examining how Ai is transforming hiring in finance. Their research explores Ai’s impact on the career progression of Black professional women & whether it advances equity or reinforces bias. See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Johnny Hopkins from MAH explores something we often overlook, flags. Johnny's work shows how the Union Jack is used in the UK music industry to reinforce or resist colonial histories and identity politics. Come see the final & vote for the People's Choice Award! tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Catherine Cundy from MAH, is giving a voice to England’s most talented young musicians. Catherine’s research captures what exceptional learners want & need, from their teachers, aiming to improve how schools support musical excellence. See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

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

#3MT Finalist: Arunima Shandilya from Global Studies, sheds light on the complex identity of Pakistani-Hindu migrants in India Arunima’s research follows their journey to citizenship, unpacking how caste, class, gender & age shape their experience of belonging. See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

Muthanna Saari @muthannass.bsky.social from Global Studies explores the intersection of faith, poverty & care. Muthanna’s research delves into zakat, an Islamic giving practice, & how British Muslims navigate giving in the context of poverty & the welfare system. See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Seyi Ugochukwu, from School of Law, interrogates the UK’s legal system. Seyi’s research explores how policies restrict undocumented migrants’ access to legal aid. Seyi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives & argues for decolonial justice reform. See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Nathan Pond from Psychology, is confronting anxiety disorders. Nathan’s research tests an experimental treatment aimed at reducing “attention bias”. It could lead to more effective, low-cost interventions to reduce people's cycles of worry. 👀 Come see the final: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Chrysovalantis Fekos from Life Sciences, is diving deep into the brain’s circuitry. By studying how different types of interneurons respond Chrysovalantis’s research could offer new insight into how neurological disorders alter brain function. See the final 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

#3MT Finalist: Jo Renaut from Life Sciences is tackling some of the deadliest & most neglected cancers Jo’s work explores “synthetic lethality” that could kill tumours while sparing healthy cells. Her research paves the way for personalised cancer treatment. Come see the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k

It was great to meet all our new 2025 Junior Research Associates last week! We have 53 JRAs from across the University, as well as BSMS. Each JRA will be running their own research project over the summer with support from us and a supervisor. Look out for more updates! #SussexJRA

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.

Come along tomorrow for lunch and catch up with fellow PGRs! 🥪🗨️ Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12-1.30pm Sign up👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd

📣Voting for our Emerging Researchers Image Competition is now open! Check out the great entries and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. You can see the images in exhibition at our Summer of Research events. Vote here: tinyurl.com/bd6x7bap See our events: tinyurl.com/4jy97xfj

Interested in creating inclusive, empathetic spaces within the research community? PGR Mitakshara Medhi will be at the Beyond Research World Café sharing how small actions can lead to positive systemic progress. Find out what you can do to bring about change. tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd

Find it tricky to navigate the world of academic prizes and recognition? PGRs Louisa Rinaldi and Emily Whelan will be on hand to provide practical guidance at our Beyond Research World Café. Learn how to put yourself, or others, forward with confidence. Wed 11 June, 12-1.30pm tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd