Learning from our alumni – Doctoral School Alumni Careers Panel on Friday 31 March

As a post-graduate researcher, you may be wondering what lies ahead after your time at Sussex. What are the challenges that await you and what the career paths available? How can you make the most of your PhD? Fortunately, you don't have to look far for answers as we are hosting a PhD alumni panel …

“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 …

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 …

Creating waves! Podcasting workshop for researchers on Friday 03 March

Date and time: Friday 03 March, 11:00-12:30Venue: Woodland 5, The Student Centre Podcasts - short audio or screen-cast recordings - can be a great way of explaining or promoting your research to a wider audience, and are a great tool for use within an educational context. In this hands-on session participants will be introduced to …

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 …

Looking After Yourself: PhD Mental Health Workshop Series in February and March

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 …

Professor Jeremy Niven, Dean of the Doctoral School – Reflections

Jeremy Niven is the Dean of the Doctoral School and a Professor in the School of Life Sciences. He’s worked at Sussex for more than 10 years and was previously the Director of Doctoral Studies for the School of Life Sciences. He has led projects funded by the Office for Students on post-graduate researcher mental health …

Doctoral School Vision & Strategy workshops – Help us shape the future of PGR provision at Sussex

The Doctoral School is going through a period of review and renewal in order to ensure that we are providing the best possible support for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and early career researchers (ECRs) across the University. Part of that work involves creating a new vision and strategy for the Doctoral School, outlining what the purpose …

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 …

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 - …