Want to brush up on your quantitative research skills? RDP workshops now available to book

These workshops are part of the UEA Online Training Series, and are being repeated exclusively for Sussex PhD researchers due to high demand. Quantitative research: a basic guide Date: 11th May 2021Time: 10:00-12:00Workshop description: This session will provide a conceptual and methodological introduction to quantitative research, which may be of particular use to PGR students considering …

Social science researchers needed for survey on placement opportunities

PhDs and Early Career Social Science researchers needed for study on placement opportunities SeNSS logo Are you a postgraduate social science researcher (PhD and Early Career)? Participate in a 10 minute online survey on placement opportunities and stand a chance to win one of five £20 Amazon vouchers. The survey examines the barrier facilitators to …

National survey of doctoral researchers coming soon

From Thursday 8 April, doctoral researchers at Sussex will be invited to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). The survey will run until Monday 17 May 2021.  This is your chance to tell us about your experience as a postgraduate at the University of Sussex. Please take the time to share your views – …

UKCGE international conference on postgraduate mental health, 17-21 May

The 2nd International Conference on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Postgraduate Researchers will be held - online - from 17th to 21st May. Join us to hear the latest developments in research and effective practices to support the mental health of doctoral researchers and university staff, and to discuss ways of tackling the toxic research cultures that …

Adapting to change: “Moving forwards, I have had to be more pragmatic when considering what is possible in our current reality”

Amy Riley-Powell, a PhD researcher in IDS, a photo taken by Amy during her fieldwork of a community visit In this Adapting to Change series, we interview Sussex PhD researchers and supervisors about the challenges they faced in 2020, and the different approaches they took to tackle the issues, adapt their projects and continue with …

PhD career conversations: Alumni panel event

Tuesday 30th March 2021, 2pm Join a virtual panel event, presented by Sussex Research Hive & Careers and Employability Centre, to hear from PhD alumni now working in academia and industry - gain inspiration, ideas, advice, plus have the chance to ask questions and talk with the speakers. After the panel presentations there will be …

Life at Sussex – International Kahoot quiz

International Kahoot quiz promotional graphic Wednesday 24 March 1.30 – 2.30pm Come and test your knowledge of our very diverse world! As the Spring term comes to an end many are experiencing zoom fatigue. This session aims to finish the term with a lively Kahoot, including international themed trivia as well as important information that …

Want to run your own training or community activity? Apply to the Researcher-Led Initiatives Fund

**DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23 APRIL** Do you have a bright idea for an activity to enhance your professional skills and benefit the research community at Sussex? The Spring 2021 Researcher-Led Initiatives Fund is now open! Apply for up to £750 to organise an activity along one of these four strands: equality, diversity and inclusionmental …

New to SPSS & R? Workshops now available for booking

RDP workshops run by the Doctoral School Using SPSS to analyse research data - for beginners PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-part workshop and participants are expected to attend both sessions.SESSION 1: Wednesday 28th April, 9am-12pmSESSION 2: Friday 30th April, 2-5pm Workshop description: This two-part practical workshop is ideal for researchers with no previous experience …

PhD mental health and wellbeing workshop series: Bookings now open

**WORKSHOPS POSTPONED: New dates will be advertised on the RDP listings webpage as soon as they're rescheduled** PhD mental health and wellbeing is a vast and complex topic, so if you are interested in learning more in a safe and supportive space, these 45 minute workshops are for you. We know it’s not easy for …