Don’t wait until you’re in a mental health crisis to find out more about resources and support – learn more about how to establish healthy strategies now, and become prepared with knowledge of where to find support should you need it in the future. Doctoral researcher mental health is vast and complex. Our Looking After Yourself bitesize … Continue reading Looking After Yourself: PhD Mental Health Workshop Series in February and March
Category: Wellbeing
Lighten your Tuesday at the Meeting House – a meditative space for Sussex Researchers
A meditative space for Sussex Researchers (and others) who want to nurture some stillness, quiet and garner some inner resources to sustain them amid challenges of study, research and work. University of Sussex researchers, Chris McDermott and Ella Delaine are hosting meditation sessions, using a variety of exercises, designed to help researchers wind down, nurture … Continue reading Lighten your Tuesday at the Meeting House – a meditative space for Sussex Researchers
Mass Observing Health and Wellbeing (online event) on 25th January
Mass Observation is a rich source of qualitative narrative secondary data on everyday life in Britain http://www.massobs.org.uk Kicking off their programme in January, Mass Observation have organised a seminar on ‘Mass Observing health and wellbeing’ and invited a number of speakers on Wednesday 25th January, all of whom are long-term users of Mass Observation. As … Continue reading Mass Observing Health and Wellbeing (online event) on 25th January
Researcher Wellbeing Event: Working with difficult materials and subject areas – 3rd May 2023
Wednesday 03 May 2023, 10.00 – 14.00 Online and in person at Woodland 2, The Student Centre, University of Sussex The session will be simultaneously online and in person, and can be accessed via the following link: https://universityofsussex.zoom.us/j/94715110577?pwd=aU9KYmlpZGZPS1YwRzlxS0YrREp6dz09 Meeting ID: 947 1511 0577Passcode – 106993 Registration at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researcher-wellbeing-when-working-with-difficult-materials-and- subject-area-tickets-482972181797 (Please note that the speakers will … Continue reading Researcher Wellbeing Event: Working with difficult materials and subject areas – 3rd May 2023
Looking After Yourself: PhD Mental Health Workshop Series
Don’t wait until you’re in a mental health crisis to find out more about resources and support - learn more about how to establish healthy strategies now, and become prepared with knowledge of where to find support should you need it in the future. Doctoral researcher mental health is vast and complex. Our Looking After Yourself … Continue reading Looking After Yourself: PhD Mental Health Workshop Series
Sussex Nightline – a confidential listening service run for students by Sussex students
Have you heard of Sussex Nightline? Sussex Nightline is a confidential listening service run for students by Sussex students. It offers non-judgmental and non-advisory support for its callers, no matter what situation they are in. Nightline accepts all calls, be it for a casual chat or to support those who are really struggling. It runs overnight while … Continue reading Sussex Nightline – a confidential listening service run for students by Sussex students
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 … Continue reading Make an impact on the research community – apply for Researcher-Led Initiatives funding now
Talk on Tea: Learn about tea poems, rituals, making and tasting this month
Jilan Wei is a PhD researcher in MAH. These sessions form her Researcher-Led Initiatives funded project. **NOTE: The in-person session has been rescheduled to Thursday 28 July due to train strikes** I would like to invite you to join my RLI-funded project Talk on tea: tea poems, tea rituals, tea making and tasting. The project is comprised of … Continue reading Talk on Tea: Learn about tea poems, rituals, making and tasting this month
Researchers needed for a survey on social connectedness and PhD mental health
Are you a research student at a UK university? Help researchers at King's College London to understand the relationship between social connectedness and mental health among research students. Complete an online survey (takes around 10 minutes) and a follow-up after five months. Enter for a chance to win £50 vouchers! To participate, click on this Qualtrics survey … Continue reading Researchers needed for a survey on social connectedness and PhD mental health
Festival of Doctoral Research, 6-10 June – celebrating and showcasing PhDs at Sussex!
The Festival of Doctoral Research returns next month (6-10 June), showcasing the incredible PhD research going on at Sussex with a mix of workshops, panels, competitions and social events. We're thrilled that the Three Minute Thesis Competition is back after a hiatus last year, and that we can offer in-person as well as online events after a … Continue reading Festival of Doctoral Research, 6-10 June – celebrating and showcasing PhDs at Sussex!
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