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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 2d

💡 Our Early Career Researcher Development Series 2025-26 is now live!

From project management and research proposals to the funding environment and more, our programme supports your career progression.

Explore the series and sign up tinyurl.com/mvr2a6as

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 5d

Wanna find out more about this year's new Hive Scholars? 👀

Meet Yara Zebian, Shaunna McIvor and Joao M. Uratani. Discover how they will support Sussex's PGR research culture and what they are currently researching.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 9d

We had a brilliant time welcoming our new PGRs this week.

The conference centre was buzzing with talks, panels, marketplace stalls and everyone building their research out of Lego!

🔗 Info for new PGRs: tinyurl.com/35988uns

#PGRInduction #ResearchJourney

Two people laughing while building Lego.

Lego person holding a blue button and grey squares. A red and white lego structure.

Person talking to an adviser at the English Language for Academic Study market stall.

Professor Jeremy Niven presenting to new PGRs. Slide with text 'Why focus on the PGR-Supervisor Relationship?' with cartoon from Phd Comics underneath.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 9d

Junior Research Associates Poster Exhibition

Come see our JRAs exciting research - from AIs impact in the creative industries, to optimising genome editing strategies.

📅 Tuesday 7 October, 1-3pm
📍 Student Centre - Woodland 2&3
🔗 tinyurl.com/wtvrp8vx

#SussexJRA

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 17d

🔵 Just one week left to sign up for our Cross-Institutional Academic Speed Mentoring for ECR's.

Gain new insight on your career and professional development from four mentors drawn from seven universities. Identify areas for growth and build your confidence.

Sign up now tinyurl.com/3a9dyz2y

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 25d

Want to shape a stronger research culture?

Join our focus group on Tuesday 23 September, 1–4pm (on campus) for coffee, cake and conversation ☕️🍰

Chat with fellow PGRs and ECRs and share your insights into barriers and motivators you face.

Find out more and sign up 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/29apbssc

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Sep 4

As summer draws to a close we have said goodbye to our amazing International Junior Research Associates.

They showed great enthusiasm and commitment to their work, while also enjoying experiencing British culture - including Afternoon Tea!

Read more here 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/ycx2exxc

#SussexJRA #IJRA

Sussex International Junior Research Associates helping themselves to Afternoon Tea - sandwiches, scones and cakes.

Sussex International Junior Research Associates sitting at a table smiling with their Afternoon Tea.

Sussex International Junior Research Associate Xinyi (Erica) Yi presenting their research project "From Shanghai to Sussex: A Summer Research Journey in Shanghai Xintiandi".

Sussex International Junior Research Associate Patchawat Detasavanong presenting their research project on "Development of a hand controller for soft robotic manipulator".

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣Postgraduate Researcher Officer Role - Student Union Elections

Do you want to proactively represent your PGR peers in the Student Union?

Want to ensure the Student Union reflects the views and needs of PGRs?

If so, nominate yourself now!
sussexstudent.com/elections

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · Aug 19

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers

We chatted with Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu about her research into the implementation of international legal systems for the return of proceeds of crime. Juliet has an extensive career - including working for the former Nigerian president!

Read more here tinyurl.com/4mpd2sbf

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hello @biochembiomeduos.bsky.social, @phdforum.bsky.social and @fedjatard.bsky.social we thought you might be interested in sharing this opportunity 🙂

Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Aug 18

📢 Engineering, Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship Call

We are offering three six-month funded Fellowships to support researchers undertake new research, complete publications and more.

Applications close 3 September.

Join us & apply now: tinyurl.com/4y5me25s

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 31

Are you at the start of your research career?

If so we want to hear your thoughts on translating your research into impact. In collaboration with @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social we are running focus groups in September.

Find out more and sign up here 👇🏻
tinyurl.com/yn4hvpm6

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 30

Great to see projects from JRAs from @kapoeriolab.bsky.social and @realab.bsky.social

Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our JRAs' summer research projects are underway!

Find out more about what they are up to and get involved by taking part in their surveys and focus groups.

👉🏽👉🏽 tinyurl.com/53vn4b4r

#SussexJRA

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 15

As part of the Summer of Research we showcased this year's Women's Leadership Academy.

Alongside participants reflecting on the valuable experience the Academy gave them, we were inspired by funded projects 'The Lost Academic' and 'Leap in Science'.

Read more 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3uk7wh2p

Showcase focuses on women in research

The Summer of Research session celebrated this year's Women's Leadership Academy and considered what a diverse academic career could look like

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 14

📖For researchers using the Library over the summer the step-free entrance, next to IDS, will be closed from 21 July - 3 August while work is done to make the entrance more accessible.

Please contact [email protected] for alternative access, book collection and delivery.

Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 10

Last week we welcomed our 13 International Junior Research Associates from China, Czechia, Thailand, the USA & Vietnam! ✈️

They will be undertaking research projects under the guidance of our supportive supervisors, while also taking the opportunity to explore Brighton and the UK.

#SussexJRA

Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 9

👀 Taking a look back at our Summer of Research event, ‘Catalysing Connections,’ where speakers shared personal stories that illustrated the increasingly diverse paths researchers take in their careers.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/3brb6v2h

Exploring Possibilities: Diverse career journeys at ‘Catalysing Connections’ panel

The Diverse Careers Panel, held on 16 June, offered researchers a space to reflect what a successful career can look like, within and beyond academia.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 8

🔷 Join us next week for the first in the Women's Leadership Seminar Series.

The first seminar 'Negotiating Academia' will be a practical space to engage in reflective activities around navigating a academic career as a woman leader.

Wednesday, 16 July, 9:30-11:30, Library
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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · Jul 7

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers

We caught up with Fezile Sibanda about their research into the experiences of Black academics in English universities using Ubuntu-inspired methodology.

Read more about Fezile's research here tinyurl.com/mvew5ntu

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 3

The People's Choice winner in our Emerging Researcher Image Competition is Hanna Eldarwish - congratulations!

'The Incoherent Spirit' is a visual representation of Hannah's research into how a sense of meaning in life is threatened when a person's life feels fragmented and uncertain.

Person standing on Brighton beach with the West pier behind them. The person's head has been removed from the photo. Photo credit Hanna Eldarwish.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 2

Seyi is undertaking her PhD research in the Faculty of Social Sciences @sussexfss.bsky.social

Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congrats to Seyi Ugochukwu seyiugochukwu.bsky.social our PGR winner in the Emerging Researcher Image Competition!

'Undocumented Immigrants: Unseen, Unheard, Illegal?' reflects their research on how colonial legacies shape immigration policy & access to legal aid. GenAI used to protect identities.

Image created using generative Ai depicting protesters. Protester holding large sign saying 'No Human Is Illegal'. Image credit Seyi Ugochukwu.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congrats to Persefoni Tzanaki @persatz.bsky.social our ECR winner in the Emerging Researcher Image Competition!

'Reading Feelings: Can reading fiction enhance empathy and prosocial behavior in children?'

Their work explores how emotion-focused reading activities can foster empathy in children.

Hand holding a open children's book which has emoji stickers on it. Location is outside the Sussex Meeting House grassy area with trees. Photo credit Persefoni Tzanaki, Psychology.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · Jun 26

Jo is a final year @socobiodtp.bsky.social sky.social
PhD student in the department of @biochembiomeduos.bsky.social

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