Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers
@sussexpgrs.bsky.social
The Sussex Researcher School's dedicated channel for our PGR community.
You can follow the Sussex Researcher School at @sussexresearcher.bsky.social
Visit our PGR focused webpages: https://tinyurl.com/4wv6uhuk
You can follow the Sussex Researcher School at @sussexresearcher.bsky.social
Visit our PGR focused webpages: https://tinyurl.com/4wv6uhuk
We had a great time last week at our International PGRs lunch!
There was good food and human bingo - also known as networking 👀
Our lovely colleague Jo, from the International team, highlighted the support available to our international PGRs throughout their PhD.
#PGRJourney #SussexInternational
There was good food and human bingo - also known as networking 👀
Our lovely colleague Jo, from the International team, highlighted the support available to our international PGRs throughout their PhD.
#PGRJourney #SussexInternational
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We had a great time last week at our International PGRs lunch!
There was good food and human bingo - also known as networking 👀
Our lovely colleague Jo, from the International team, highlighted the support available to our international PGRs throughout their PhD.
#PGRJourney #SussexInternational
There was good food and human bingo - also known as networking 👀
Our lovely colleague Jo, from the International team, highlighted the support available to our international PGRs throughout their PhD.
#PGRJourney #SussexInternational
Want to learn new skills and make an impact at Sussex?
The Students' Union is offering the chance to take on leadership roles through it's Co-Option process. Develop your skills, gain experience and represent fellow PGRs.
Apply by 12pm, 30 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/yt2fjwx2
The Students' Union is offering the chance to take on leadership roles through it's Co-Option process. Develop your skills, gain experience and represent fellow PGRs.
Apply by 12pm, 30 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/yt2fjwx2
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Want to learn new skills and make an impact at Sussex?
The Students' Union is offering the chance to take on leadership roles through it's Co-Option process. Develop your skills, gain experience and represent fellow PGRs.
Apply by 12pm, 30 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/yt2fjwx2
The Students' Union is offering the chance to take on leadership roles through it's Co-Option process. Develop your skills, gain experience and represent fellow PGRs.
Apply by 12pm, 30 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/yt2fjwx2
The Big Ideas Competition is back!
Apply to pitch your idea at the University of California to compete for £10,000 launch funding.
Find out more at the Information session 22 October, 5-6.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/v7dy53ye
Check out PGR Sarah Stephens who was a finalist this year
🟡 tinyurl.com/4256x24z
Apply to pitch your idea at the University of California to compete for £10,000 launch funding.
Find out more at the Information session 22 October, 5-6.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/v7dy53ye
Check out PGR Sarah Stephens who was a finalist this year
🟡 tinyurl.com/4256x24z
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Big Ideas Competition is back!
Apply to pitch your idea at the University of California to compete for £10,000 launch funding.
Find out more at the Information session 22 October, 5-6.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/v7dy53ye
Check out PGR Sarah Stephens who was a finalist this year
🟡 tinyurl.com/4256x24z
Apply to pitch your idea at the University of California to compete for £10,000 launch funding.
Find out more at the Information session 22 October, 5-6.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/v7dy53ye
Check out PGR Sarah Stephens who was a finalist this year
🟡 tinyurl.com/4256x24z
📣 Thesis Boot Camp applications are now open!
Are you in the writing-up phase of your PhD at Sussex?
Join us for our facilitated weekend giving you a supportive environment to focus on your writing.
📅 On the 6-7 December
⏳ Application deadline 12 noon, 3 November
Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr35etd3
Are you in the writing-up phase of your PhD at Sussex?
Join us for our facilitated weekend giving you a supportive environment to focus on your writing.
📅 On the 6-7 December
⏳ Application deadline 12 noon, 3 November
Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr35etd3
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
📣 Thesis Boot Camp applications are now open!
Are you in the writing-up phase of your PhD at Sussex?
Join us for our facilitated weekend giving you a supportive environment to focus on your writing.
📅 On the 6-7 December
⏳ Application deadline 12 noon, 3 November
Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr35etd3
Are you in the writing-up phase of your PhD at Sussex?
Join us for our facilitated weekend giving you a supportive environment to focus on your writing.
📅 On the 6-7 December
⏳ Application deadline 12 noon, 3 November
Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr35etd3
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.
tinyurl.com/mv9j7hkm
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.
tinyurl.com/mv9j7hkm
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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.
tinyurl.com/mv9j7hkm
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.
tinyurl.com/mv9j7hkm
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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
📣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
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
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📣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
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
🟡 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
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
August 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🟡 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
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
🟡 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
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
July 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🟡 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
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
#3MT Finalist: Charmaine Wellington @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social is examining how Ai is transforming hiring in finance.
Their research explores Ai’s impact on the career progression of Black professional women & whether it advances equity or reinforces bias.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Their research explores Ai’s impact on the career progression of Black professional women & whether it advances equity or reinforces bias.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#3MT Finalist: Charmaine Wellington @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social is examining how Ai is transforming hiring in finance.
Their research explores Ai’s impact on the career progression of Black professional women & whether it advances equity or reinforces bias.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Their research explores Ai’s impact on the career progression of Black professional women & whether it advances equity or reinforces bias.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Johnny Hopkins from MAH explores something we often overlook, flags.
Johnny's work shows how the Union Jack is used in the UK music industry to reinforce or resist colonial histories and identity politics.
Come see the final & vote for the People's Choice Award! tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Johnny's work shows how the Union Jack is used in the UK music industry to reinforce or resist colonial histories and identity politics.
Come see the final & vote for the People's Choice Award! tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#3MT Finalist: Johnny Hopkins from MAH explores something we often overlook, flags.
Johnny's work shows how the Union Jack is used in the UK music industry to reinforce or resist colonial histories and identity politics.
Come see the final & vote for the People's Choice Award! tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Johnny's work shows how the Union Jack is used in the UK music industry to reinforce or resist colonial histories and identity politics.
Come see the final & vote for the People's Choice Award! tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Catherine Cundy from MAH, is giving a voice to England’s most talented young musicians.
Catherine’s research captures what exceptional learners want & need, from their teachers, aiming to improve how schools support musical excellence.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Catherine’s research captures what exceptional learners want & need, from their teachers, aiming to improve how schools support musical excellence.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#3MT Finalist: Catherine Cundy from MAH, is giving a voice to England’s most talented young musicians.
Catherine’s research captures what exceptional learners want & need, from their teachers, aiming to improve how schools support musical excellence.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Catherine’s research captures what exceptional learners want & need, from their teachers, aiming to improve how schools support musical excellence.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Arunima Shandilya from Global Studies, sheds light on the complex identity of Pakistani-Hindu migrants in India
Arunima’s research follows their journey to citizenship, unpacking how caste, class, gender & age shape their experience of belonging.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Arunima’s research follows their journey to citizenship, unpacking how caste, class, gender & age shape their experience of belonging.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#3MT Finalist: Arunima Shandilya from Global Studies, sheds light on the complex identity of Pakistani-Hindu migrants in India
Arunima’s research follows their journey to citizenship, unpacking how caste, class, gender & age shape their experience of belonging.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Arunima’s research follows their journey to citizenship, unpacking how caste, class, gender & age shape their experience of belonging.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Muthanna Saari @muthannass.bsky.social from Global Studies explores the intersection of faith, poverty & care.
Muthanna’s research delves into zakat, an Islamic giving practice, & how British Muslims navigate giving in the context of poverty & the welfare system.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Muthanna’s research delves into zakat, an Islamic giving practice, & how British Muslims navigate giving in the context of poverty & the welfare system.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Muthanna Saari @muthannass.bsky.social from Global Studies explores the intersection of faith, poverty & care.
Muthanna’s research delves into zakat, an Islamic giving practice, & how British Muslims navigate giving in the context of poverty & the welfare system.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Muthanna’s research delves into zakat, an Islamic giving practice, & how British Muslims navigate giving in the context of poverty & the welfare system.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Seyi Ugochukwu, from School of Law, interrogates the UK’s legal system.
Seyi’s research explores how policies restrict undocumented migrants’ access to legal aid. Seyi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives & argues for decolonial justice reform.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Seyi’s research explores how policies restrict undocumented migrants’ access to legal aid. Seyi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives & argues for decolonial justice reform.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#3MT Finalist: Seyi Ugochukwu, from School of Law, interrogates the UK’s legal system.
Seyi’s research explores how policies restrict undocumented migrants’ access to legal aid. Seyi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives & argues for decolonial justice reform.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Seyi’s research explores how policies restrict undocumented migrants’ access to legal aid. Seyi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives & argues for decolonial justice reform.
See the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Nathan Pond from Psychology, is confronting anxiety disorders.
Nathan’s research tests an experimental treatment aimed at reducing “attention bias”. It could lead to more effective, low-cost interventions to reduce people's cycles of worry.
👀 Come see the final: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Nathan’s research tests an experimental treatment aimed at reducing “attention bias”. It could lead to more effective, low-cost interventions to reduce people's cycles of worry.
👀 Come see the final: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#3MT Finalist: Nathan Pond from Psychology, is confronting anxiety disorders.
Nathan’s research tests an experimental treatment aimed at reducing “attention bias”. It could lead to more effective, low-cost interventions to reduce people's cycles of worry.
👀 Come see the final: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Nathan’s research tests an experimental treatment aimed at reducing “attention bias”. It could lead to more effective, low-cost interventions to reduce people's cycles of worry.
👀 Come see the final: tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Chrysovalantis Fekos from Life Sciences, is diving deep into the brain’s circuitry.
By studying how different types of interneurons respond Chrysovalantis’s research could offer new insight into how neurological disorders alter brain function.
See the final 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
By studying how different types of interneurons respond Chrysovalantis’s research could offer new insight into how neurological disorders alter brain function.
See the final 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#3MT Finalist: Chrysovalantis Fekos from Life Sciences, is diving deep into the brain’s circuitry.
By studying how different types of interneurons respond Chrysovalantis’s research could offer new insight into how neurological disorders alter brain function.
See the final 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
By studying how different types of interneurons respond Chrysovalantis’s research could offer new insight into how neurological disorders alter brain function.
See the final 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
#3MT Finalist: Jo Renaut from Life Sciences is tackling some of the deadliest & most neglected cancers
Jo’s work explores “synthetic lethality” that could kill tumours while sparing healthy cells. Her research paves the way for personalised cancer treatment.
Come see the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Jo’s work explores “synthetic lethality” that could kill tumours while sparing healthy cells. Her research paves the way for personalised cancer treatment.
Come see the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
June 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
#3MT Finalist: Jo Renaut from Life Sciences is tackling some of the deadliest & most neglected cancers
Jo’s work explores “synthetic lethality” that could kill tumours while sparing healthy cells. Her research paves the way for personalised cancer treatment.
Come see the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Jo’s work explores “synthetic lethality” that could kill tumours while sparing healthy cells. Her research paves the way for personalised cancer treatment.
Come see the final tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Hive Scholar Charlotte Austwick will be at our Beyond Research World Café tomorrow. Charlotte plays a key role in building community with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Chat with Charlotte to find out about Hive Scholars, and how to become one.
Sign up here 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Chat with Charlotte to find out about Hive Scholars, and how to become one.
Sign up here 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
June 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hive Scholar Charlotte Austwick will be at our Beyond Research World Café tomorrow. Charlotte plays a key role in building community with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Chat with Charlotte to find out about Hive Scholars, and how to become one.
Sign up here 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Chat with Charlotte to find out about Hive Scholars, and how to become one.
Sign up here 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Interested in creating inclusive, empathetic spaces within the research community?
PGR Mitakshara Medhi will be at the Beyond Research World Café sharing how small actions can lead to positive systemic progress. Find out what you can do to bring about change.
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
PGR Mitakshara Medhi will be at the Beyond Research World Café sharing how small actions can lead to positive systemic progress. Find out what you can do to bring about change.
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
June 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Interested in creating inclusive, empathetic spaces within the research community?
PGR Mitakshara Medhi will be at the Beyond Research World Café sharing how small actions can lead to positive systemic progress. Find out what you can do to bring about change.
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
PGR Mitakshara Medhi will be at the Beyond Research World Café sharing how small actions can lead to positive systemic progress. Find out what you can do to bring about change.
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Find it tricky to navigate the world of academic prizes and recognition?
PGRs Louisa Rinaldi and Emily Whelan will be on hand to provide practical guidance at our Beyond Research World Café. Learn how to put yourself, or others, forward with confidence.
Wed 11 June, 12-1.30pm
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
PGRs Louisa Rinaldi and Emily Whelan will be on hand to provide practical guidance at our Beyond Research World Café. Learn how to put yourself, or others, forward with confidence.
Wed 11 June, 12-1.30pm
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
June 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Find it tricky to navigate the world of academic prizes and recognition?
PGRs Louisa Rinaldi and Emily Whelan will be on hand to provide practical guidance at our Beyond Research World Café. Learn how to put yourself, or others, forward with confidence.
Wed 11 June, 12-1.30pm
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
PGRs Louisa Rinaldi and Emily Whelan will be on hand to provide practical guidance at our Beyond Research World Café. Learn how to put yourself, or others, forward with confidence.
Wed 11 June, 12-1.30pm
tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Want to explore the connection between your research and how it's shaped by your lived experiences?
Join fellow PGR Tiffany Murphy over lunch at our Beyond Research World Café to discover how your story can become a powerful research tool.
Wed, 11 June, ACCA, 12-1.30pm
Sign up tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Join fellow PGR Tiffany Murphy over lunch at our Beyond Research World Café to discover how your story can become a powerful research tool.
Wed, 11 June, ACCA, 12-1.30pm
Sign up tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
June 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Want to explore the connection between your research and how it's shaped by your lived experiences?
Join fellow PGR Tiffany Murphy over lunch at our Beyond Research World Café to discover how your story can become a powerful research tool.
Wed, 11 June, ACCA, 12-1.30pm
Sign up tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Join fellow PGR Tiffany Murphy over lunch at our Beyond Research World Café to discover how your story can become a powerful research tool.
Wed, 11 June, ACCA, 12-1.30pm
Sign up tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
👀 Looking to broaden your horizons beyond your PhD thesis?
Join us at the Beyond Research World Café, a relaxed event designed to help you explore opportunities that boost your development.
Light lunch will be provided 🥪
Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12.00-1.30pm
Sign up now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Join us at the Beyond Research World Café, a relaxed event designed to help you explore opportunities that boost your development.
Light lunch will be provided 🥪
Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12.00-1.30pm
Sign up now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
June 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
👀 Looking to broaden your horizons beyond your PhD thesis?
Join us at the Beyond Research World Café, a relaxed event designed to help you explore opportunities that boost your development.
Light lunch will be provided 🥪
Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12.00-1.30pm
Sign up now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Join us at the Beyond Research World Café, a relaxed event designed to help you explore opportunities that boost your development.
Light lunch will be provided 🥪
Wednesday 11 June, ACCA, 12.00-1.30pm
Sign up now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8spfhd
Our 9 finalists for our 3 Minute Thesis competition!
Life Sciences: Jo Renaut & Chrysovalantis Fekos
Psychology: Nathan Pond
LPS: Seyi Ugochukwu
Global Studies: Muthanna Saari & Arunima Shandilya
MAH: Catherine Cundy & Johnny Hopkins
Business: Charmaine Wellington
Live final 👉 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Life Sciences: Jo Renaut & Chrysovalantis Fekos
Psychology: Nathan Pond
LPS: Seyi Ugochukwu
Global Studies: Muthanna Saari & Arunima Shandilya
MAH: Catherine Cundy & Johnny Hopkins
Business: Charmaine Wellington
Live final 👉 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
May 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Our 9 finalists for our 3 Minute Thesis competition!
Life Sciences: Jo Renaut & Chrysovalantis Fekos
Psychology: Nathan Pond
LPS: Seyi Ugochukwu
Global Studies: Muthanna Saari & Arunima Shandilya
MAH: Catherine Cundy & Johnny Hopkins
Business: Charmaine Wellington
Live final 👉 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Life Sciences: Jo Renaut & Chrysovalantis Fekos
Psychology: Nathan Pond
LPS: Seyi Ugochukwu
Global Studies: Muthanna Saari & Arunima Shandilya
MAH: Catherine Cundy & Johnny Hopkins
Business: Charmaine Wellington
Live final 👉 tinyurl.com/t8y9b22k
Great to see our Adam Weiler winners at the Sussex Awards last week being recognised for their impactful contribution to our research community.
May 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Great to see our Adam Weiler winners at the Sussex Awards last week being recognised for their impactful contribution to our research community.