“Picture a Scientist” Screening for International Women’s Day – Wednesday 08 March, 2pm

8 March 2023 14:00 until 15:30 University of Sussex Campus - Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre The Schools of Engineering and Informatics and Life Sciences at the University of Sussex are co-hosting a screening of the film Picture a Scientist in recognition of International Women’s Day.  Picture a Scientist, by filmmakers Ian Cheney and Sharon Shattuck, is a feature-length documentary that uses a combination of statistics and personal experiences to examine the role …

Sussex PhD community invited to participate in the contest “Write your PhD story in 100 words”

A group of PhD students from SPRU are organizing a contest called "Write your PhD story in 100 words", in which all the PhD community from Sussex will be invited to participate and write their PhD story in a non-academic way.  This competition is open for academics, lecturers, professors, research fellows and current PhD students. An award ceremony will …

PhD Creative Outlets Craft and Chat Spring schedule – organised by PhD researchers for PhD researchers!

The first sessions of this year’s Spring Term Creative Outlets craft and chat community are out! All PhD students are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary! All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome, whether you’re into crafting or you just want to drop in for a chat and refreshments. All sessions are in the …

Upcoming Events and Activities for PGRs: Belong at Sussex

Belong at Sussex have lots of events coming up over the next few weeks, including the Belong at Sussex film screening, the mature student skills event, and Belong in Nature Series.  Belong at Sussex Film Screening, (Mona Lisa Smile), Friday 24th February, 5pm-8pm, Jubilee 118 (Open to All)At a private school in the 1950s, a …

PhD Creative Outlets Craft and Chat Spring schedule – organised by PhD researchers for PhD researchers!

The first sessions of this year’s Spring Term Creative Outlets craft and chat community are out! All PhD students are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary! All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome, whether you’re into crafting or you just want to drop in for a chat and refreshments. All sessions are in the …

Staying on campus this winter break? There’s plenty to get involved with!

There's lots happening locally over the winter break. Meet others, enjoy festive events, or simply enjoy time in nature. ON CAMPUS Meeting House eventsThe Meeting House is in the centre of campus by Library Square, offering the whole campus community a beautiful space for relaxation, companionship, and quiet reflection. Upcoming events include: 20 Dec - …

Hive Festive Winter Social! Join other doctoral researchers for a games night on 01 December

Bells, and cakes, and lights and trees. We can't believe we are already at the end of the year. A year that seems to have flown by us. Before we close the calendar year , the Hive Research Scholars would like to invite all Sussex Doctoral Researchers to the 2022 Hive Festive Winter Social! Take …

Introducing Charity Ubia – your Postgraduate Research Officer at the Students’ Union

Charity Ubia is a PhD researcher at the University of Sussex Business School and joined Sussex in September 2022. Charity was recently elected as Postgraduate Research Officer at the Students' Union representing all doctoral researchers at Sussex.  My research explores the role of Nation Branding in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry. This study aims to examine the …

Make an impact on the research community – apply for Researcher-Led Initiatives funding now

Do you have a bright idea for an activity to enhance your professional skills and benefit your community?Open to doctoral and early career researchers, the RLI Fund gives you greater input into your support and development needs. Apply for up to £750 to organise an initiative focusing on either: equality, diversity and inclusion mental health and wellbeing among researchers …

Students’ Union Leadership Opportunity for PGRs – Postgraduate Research Officer

Your Students' Union is entirely run by the student body. In order to ensure they are heading in the right direction for postgraduate research students, the Students' Union are looking for applicants to become their Postgraduate Research Officer. In the role you will be able to set the direction of the Students' Union in how they support …