Close to My Heart: Autoethnographic Approaches

Close to My Heart: Autoethnographic Approaches is a one-day, creative research methods gathering  on June 18 2025 that invites postgraduate researchers from the University of Sussex to explore diverse methodologies related to autoethnographic research. Through innovative and collaborative workshops led by Sussex PGRS, we will reflect on and attend to the challenges and joys of working …

Call for Papers: Collective Action and Political Representation Workshop on 20 May 2025

Collective action can be a powerful tool for marginalized groups and their allies to challenge the status quo and drive societal changes. Collective action often emerges from grassroot movements in response to perceived injustices. The success in bringing in change depends on contextual factors, like the political system and power imbalances, as well as social disparities, such as inadequate representation in …

Close to My Heart’ call for participation – paid work for PGR workshop leaders

We’re currently seeking three Sussex postgraduate researchers to design and deliver workshop sessions to peers as part of a one-day creative research methods gathering taking place on Wednesday 18 June 2025, in the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA). Workshop facilitators will be paid £100 to prepare and lead a 1.5-hour session exploring autoethnographic methodologies with approximately 20 …

Launch of the Sussex Brain Tumour Research Group

Through the launch of the Sussex Cancer Research Centre in the summer several exciting themes of research excellence emerged. Brain tumour research was a clear strength with research happening at BSMS, the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and NHS trusts across Sussex. In response to this Dr Stephen Robinson, supported by the University …

PGR Creative Outlets – Spring Term 2025

Are you a postgraduate researcher at Sussex looking for a creative break from your studies? The PGR Creative Outlets series is back for Spring 2025, offering a chance to unwind, meet fellow researchers, and explore hands-on crafts. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush, learning macramé knots, or trying your hand at crochet, these sessions provide …

Researcher Development workshops – Realise (Research Governance and Organisation)

In March and April we have moved into our Realise theme, delivering workshops to get you thinking about the organisation and ethics of your research and how it complies with governance. Participating in these trainings will help you unpack the importance of research organisation, ethics, and governance, ensuring your work meets professional and institutional standards. Aligned …

Get involved with RLI activities for Sussex researchers

As we step into March, there are plenty of Researcher-Led Initiative (RLI) activities taking place that Sussex researchers can get involved with. Whether you're looking to expand your research network, develop new skills, or engage in interdisciplinary discussions, there's something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up: Launch of the Sussex Brain Tumour Research Group Date: …

UKRIO Training Webinar: Authorship in research publications

UKRIO Training Webinar: Authorship in research publicationsWednesday 19 March 2025, 10:00 - 11:00amClick here to register your place via Eventbrite Authorship is fundamental to research integrity and therefore to quality and trust in research. It defines both who carried out the research (credit) and who takes public responsibility for the reliability of that research. Despite – …

Improving researcher training accessibility: Have your say

The Sussex Researcher School is committed to ensuring that researcher training and development opportunities are accessible and inclusive for all. As part of this commitment, we are developing a new Framework for Researcher Training and Development, placing accessibility at its core. To ensure this framework truly reflects the needs of our research community, we are …

Call for Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award nominees

Nominations for the 2025 Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award are now open. The award recognises postgraduate researchers (PGRs) with the potential to achieve outstanding impact with their work. Following the continued success of the award in 2024, we are pleased to offer a main prize of £1,000 towards research in four discipline-based categories: Media, Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, including Business School …