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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you an early career researcher looking for career development advice? 👀 Join our virtual mentoring session with experienced academics from different institutions. Identify areas for growth and benefit from new approaches. Apply by 2pm, 24 September 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/6wejuzjm 📅 Event on 22 October

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Women's Leadership Academy won the Sussex Award for Research and Innovation Culture 🏆🎉 This highly impactful, successful programme addresses the gender gap in promotion applications among early career researchers. Dr Elizabeth Rendon-Morales talks about running the scheme👉🏼 tinyurl.com/4j5sbjmr

Prof Maria Fasli, Prof Erika Mancini, Katy Stoddard, Dr Elizabeth Rendon-Morales and VC Sasha Roseneil on stage for the Women's Leadership Academy award.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Untapped Potential: Can EDI Improve Science? Evidence suggests that inclusive research environments can enhance research outcomes. Find out how to translate these benefits into everyday research practice. Open to all 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/mr2pepw9 📅 Wednesday 29 July 🕙 1pm-3pm ☕ Tea, coffee & pastries 🥐

Untapped Potential: Can EDI Improve Science? event poster, key details, photos of guest speakers and artwork of DNA and a building.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. G Ali Shair - ECR Winner in our Emerging Researchers Image Competition! 'Sonic solidarities' reflects Ali's practice-based research on urban soundscapes. Their image captures a Palestine solidarity event, a space for collective reflection, ethical listening and mourning.

Band playing on a stage. A large screen behind them with text 'Palestine, 1947, 1967, Today, Stolen', three maps show the decrease in size of Palestine in relation to the dates.

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 The award winning Women's Leadership Academy has their Showcase event tomorrow! Come celebrate and connect as women in research at Sussex share insights and explore next steps. 🥨 Snacks & soft drinks 📅 Wednesday, 30 June 🕐 11.00am - 1:00pm 📍 Library Seminar Room Sign up 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/4m87j9mu

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Just one more week left to vote in our Emerging Researcher Image Competition! Check out the range of amazing entries in our online gallery and cast your vote for the the People's Choice award 🖼️ 🏆 👀 Look and vote here 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/ytnfusc9

A man wearing a suite jacket, hat and white trousers hangs by a coat hanger in the jacket from a clothes rail. Framed Masculinity' by Gaorui Zhang.

Two close up images of plants. The first is a macro view of algae, with violet and acid-yellow folds. The second grass and green plants. By Barbara Oettinger.

Microscopic view of vibrant, jewel-like structures. By Yizhen Yan

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌮 + 🧱 = 😎 Who doesn't love lunch and lego? 📣 Calling all Sussex early career researchers - our British Academy ECR Network Launch is happening on Monday! Get insight into funding schemes, training provision and opportunities to find out the benefits to you. Come along 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/5ht6xbuv

Lego figure smiling and wearing sunglasses standing on Lego blocks. People are in the background.

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers ❔ What do the wooley mammoth, theatre productions and editing human DNA have in common? ✔️ They are all areas of Dr Avey Nelson's research! Read our interview with them to find out more! 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/8kwrbm55 👤 aveynelson.bsky.social #ECRResearch

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

⌛ Just under one week left to take part in our Emerging Researcher Image Competition! 🖼️ Submit a photo or graphic of your research for a chance to win £200. Entries will be exhibited online and at Summer of Research events. 👉🏽 Entre now: tinyurl.com/3pwssnee 📅 Open until 12 noon, Wednesday 13 May

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, Psychology.

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.

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 · 01/04/2026

Looking for a creative way to inspire people about your research? 👀 🖼️ Our Emerging Researcher Image Competition is now live! Submit a photo or graphic of your research to our exhibition and have the chance to win £200. Entre now 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3pwssnee Open until 12 noon, Wednesday 13 May

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Feeling in need of a refresh? Check out these workshops next week: Managing your research data: Supporting qualitative data sharing 📅 Mon, 16 Mar, 2-3pm 🔗 tinyurl.com/463s236d Online research profiles: increasing your visibility, impact and engagement 📅 Wed, 18 March, 2-3pm 🔗 tinyurl.com/2vajer26

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Haven't gotten around to applying for the Women's Leadership Academy? Good news - you’ve got more time! 🗓️ New deadline 12 noon, Tuesday 10 March Hear how the scheme has positively impacted participants' confidence, careers & leadership journeys. 👉🏼 Watch their stories & apply tinyurl.com/28pnfjz2

Two women talking, text 'Sussex Women's Leadership Academy'.

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Are you struggling to find a work/life balance in a research system that doesn't meet your needs? Join our Women's Leadership Academy and learn how to carve out a research career that works for you. Applications open now until 12 noon, Wednesday 4 March. Find out more 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3n4ntws9

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers Dr Rebekka Kesberg talked to us about their research into people’s perceptions of democracy. Their current research focuses on whether people perceive those in other political parties as fellow democratic citizens or a threat to democracy. Read more tinyurl.com/4xupz2hy

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🔶Don't forget - register now for the Authenticity Between Two Worlds seminar Dr Maja Golf-Papez explores how approaches that sit outside traditional academic moulds can make academic contributions more authentic. Wed 19 November, 10.30am-12.30pm Sign up tinyurl.com/4uyunnec

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Are you curious about commercial opportunities to build on your research? Sign up for Sussex Innovation's next workshop 'The Entrepreneurial Academic: Discovering Market Opportunities'. 📅 Tuesday 11 November, 11am-1pm 📍 Sussex Innovation Centre 🔗 tinyurl.com/35x69bv8

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The Entrepreneurial Academic: Discovering Market Opportunities in Research

Join us to identify, evaluate, and prioritise commercial opportunities to build on your research.

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We chatted with Dr Louisa Rinaldi about their research into sensory diversity. Discover how their research is exploring the potential of vagus nerve stimulation to reduce the impact of misophonia and improve quality of life. tinyurl.com/2zfpfeuc

Dr Louisa Rinaldi wearing a tracking device on their wrist and fingers.

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Women's Leadership Seminar Series: Authenticity Between Two Worlds Join Dr Maja Golf-Papez as she explores alternative approaches and strategies for translating authenticity into academic credibility. 📅 19 November, 10.30am-12.30pm 📌 Campus Find out more and book tinyurl.com/yvvzrady

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Sussex Researcher School – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

💡 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 – Early Career Researchers @sussexecrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Welcome to the Sussex Researcher School’s dedicated channel for Early Career Researchers. Stay connected for the latest updates on training opportunities, research highlights, funding calls, career development support, mentoring schemes, and much more.

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