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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Welcome to all our new postgraduate researchers starting at Sussex! 😊 Come along to our Induction session to meet fellow PGRs and find out more about the support available to you throughout your PhD. 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/5n8d8ax4 📅 Monday, 28 September 🕘 9.15am-3.00pm 📍 Bramber House, Campus

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our SRS colleague Susanna Bell won a Sussex Award for the DISCnet Centre for Doctoral Training programme 🏆👏🏼 Recognised for its outstanding industry placements training a new generation of postgraduate data intensive scientists. Read how the team built such a successful model 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/3xy77axz

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers Most psychology careers aren't shaped by playing bass but for Emily Whelan it was! Emily studies synesthesia, where senses overlap, e.g letters in colour. Discover how her research improves care for synaesthetes and people with dementia. Read more 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/mrxf92wk

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The People's Choice winner in our Emerging Researchers Image Competition is Elisabeth Koch! 👏🏼 They research the condition misokinesia, where individuals experience negative emotional response to others' repetitive movements. Elisabeth is investigating if vagus nerve stimulation can reduce symptoms.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Congratulations to Jules Gillard, @psychologyjules.bsky.social, PGR Winner in our Emerging Researchers Image Competition! 👏🏻 Their research explores moving from “correction to connection” in UK primary schools, developing an empathy-based intervention to help staff reframe challenging behaviour.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

✨Voted for by you - the People's Choice winner in our Three Minute Thesis final is Hestin Klaas Hestin's powerful talk 'When Help Doesn’t Arrive: Paths for Transformative Outcomes' was an excellent portray of their research into what social protection looks like in places shaped by conflict. #3MT

Hestin Klass, holding her Three Minute Thesis People's Choice certificate. Either side of her are banners with images of people and text: 'Researchers Development: Providing central training and development opportunities for postgraduate researchers' and 'Sussex Researcher School: Supporting emerging researchers across the University to achieve their potential'.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

✨ Second Place in our Three Minute Thesis Final went to Natalia James! Their passionate talk 'Classroom Behaviour-Tracking Platforms: The stories the data doesn't tell' highlighted the negative impact use of technology, without taking special needs into account, can have on children. #3MT

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Natalia James holding her Three Minute Thesis First place certificate.

Either side of her are banners with images of people and text: 'Researchers Development: Providing central training and development opportunities for postgraduate researchers' and 'Sussex Researcher School: Supporting emerging researchers across the University to achieve their potential'.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

✨ Congratulations to Robyn Scharte for winning our Three Minute Thesis Final!! 👏🏼 Their interactive talk 'Cannabis and the self: Investigating interoception as a process linking cannabis use and unusual experiences in the general population' impactfully explained their research. #3MT

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Robyn Scharte, holding her Three Minute Thesis First place certificate. Either side of her are banners with images of people and text: 'Researchers Development: Providing central training and development opportunities for postgraduate researchers' and 'Sussex Researcher School: Supporting emerging researchers across the University to achieve their potential'.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🏆 Awards Ceremony Congratulations to all our Three Minute Thesis finalists, Adam Weiler Impact Award winners and Emerging Researcher Image Competition winners. Celebrating our PGR community has been a great way to finish our Summer of Research event 👏🏽 👀 Look out for the winners bio's next week!

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our Adam Weiler Award winner Sunisha spoke about what ‘impact’ looks like for PGRs and shared her experience of what this means in practice. She reflected on the importance of embedding desired impact outcomes into your research design and considering the different ways research can make a change.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our Three Minute Thesis Final has been an inspiring showcase of high-quality research by Sussex PGRs! 👏🏽 From investigating the source of consciousness to the impact of behaviour-tracking on SEND students, our finalists interwove creative storytelling with their academic findings. #3MT #PhDJourney

Yuwei Qiu presenting to an audience, slide with paintings of people in the background.

Zaid Muhammad presenting to an audience, slide with diagrams of brain cells in the background.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

☀️ Don't miss our PGR Impact panel this Friday! Hear from this years Adam Weiler award winners and learn what impactful research looks like in practice, within academia and beyond. Sign up here 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/yxjy2d2z

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Behind the scenes 👀 We held a training session for our #3MT finalists, led by facilitator Catherine Pope. Condensing complex research into a compelling 3 minute talk is not easy. This training equips finalists with skills for the final and beyond We can't wait for the final 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/yxjy2d2z

Collage of photos of people presenting: Top left: Zaid Muhammad
Top right: Yan Li
Middle left: Hestin Kezia Octalina Klaas
Middle right: Yuwei Qiu
Bottom left: Robyn Scharte
Bottom right: Fernando Rowland

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Introducing our 3 Minute Thesis finalists! Media, Arts & Hum: Georgia Summer Wetherall, Yuwei Qiu, Meg Fawthrop Social Sciences: Natalia James, Hestin Kezia Octalina Klaas Business School: Charity Anietie Akanam, Yan Li, Fernando Rowland Sciences: Zaid Muhammad, Robyn Scharte, Trevor Hewitt #3MT

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Great to see two of our Adam Weiler Impact Award winners, Dina Abdelhafez and Laura Steege, at the Sussex Awards this week! 🏆 We are proud to have had all our winners recognised at the Sussex Awards, showcasing the important contributions our postgraduate researchers make to the research community.

Dina Abdelhafez, holding their award, on stage with Sussex Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Micheal Luck.

Laura Steege holding their award, on stage with Sussex Vice-Chancellor Professor Sasha Roseneil and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Micheal Luck.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🎉 We are delighted to announce the inspiring winners of this year's Adam Weiler Impact Awards! The awards recognise PGRs creating positive change in the world Dina Abdelhafez, Media, Arts & Humanities Sunisha, Social Sciences Laura Steege, Sciences Read about their research 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/ms2mt349

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We chatted with Robin Choudhary about his research into the often overlooked area of intra-caste inequality in India. His work highlights how different barriers affect Dalit communities and the implementation gaps of supportive policies. Read more👉🏽 tinyurl.com/2yxjxc7e

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As spring begins, take a moment to focus on your wellbeing and the support you need for your mental health. Join us next week for “Looking after yourself during your research degree” Online, Monday 23 March 9am-11am tinyurl.com/486j8jkj In-person, Wednesday 25 March 10am-12pm tinyurl.com/3f5ene4p

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Do you supervise PhD students at Sussex? We know our PGRs produce innovative research - nominate them for the Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award! Only a few days left to put forward your PGRs to gain recognition and £1,000 funding. 🚨 Deadline Monday 2 March Nominate now! tinyurl.com/54pbcheu

2025 Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award winner Christina Kampoureli presenting to an audience.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Do you care about shaping a supportive and empowering research environment for yourself and your peers? Apply for the Part-Time PGR Officer role, which raises the needs and voices of PGRs at Sussex. Nominations are open until 12 noon this Friday 20 February. 👉🏽 sussexstudent.com/elections

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📣 Nominations for the Adam Weiler PGR Impact Award are now open! Supervisors, put forward your PGRs whose research shows the potential for outstanding impact in their field. The four winners, from each Faculty, will receive £1,000 to support their work. Find out more tinyurl.com/4vfys9da

2025 Adam Weiler Award winners: Guy Edwards, Tiffany Murphy, Marianne Glascott and Christina Niki Kampoureli

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We caught up with Diana Maria Ramirez Sarmiento about her research into the experiences of marginalised communities in Colombia. Her work aims to improve peacebuilding programmes so that they center the needs of the communities. Find out how here 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/2s47fmbr

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Welcome to all our new PGRs starting with us in January and February. Head over to our webpages to find all the information you need and sign up to PGR Essentials workshops, which will introduce you to all the key areas. 🔗 New PGRs tinyurl.com/3a4832zs 🔗 Induction tinyurl.com/mrxmzvtv

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

💡 Leaps in Science: Inspiring Journeys in Research and Industry Do you want to explore alternative career paths and venture beyond your discipline? Join us to learn more about working and collaborating outside your field. 📅 27 Jan, 10am-12pm 📍Library Teaching Room Sign Up: tinyurl.com/46nkv5wd

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Leaps in Science: Inspiring Journeys in Research and Industry

Explore diverse career paths and venture beyond disciplines.

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🟡 Spotlight on Researchers We spoke with Michael Fadeyi about his research into discrimination faced by women with disabilities in urban Nigeria. Read more about his work and personal experiences of the barriers people with disabilities face in academia 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/2z9fv98t

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Planning on starting the new year on a roll? 🤓 Our Researcher Development Programme workshops are now live for next term! Take a look at what's on and sign up here 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/zbmsyhc7

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Trying to get those last bits done before the holiday break?! Join the online 'Shut Up and Write' session run by the Hive Scholars for all those last-minute tasks you're needing to get done. 🕐 Friday 19 December, 1.00pm-3.00pm. Sign up here by 12 noon on Friday 👉🏽 forms.gle/SP1eUccAFp9m...

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

📣 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

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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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 - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

📣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 · 19/08/2025

🟡 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 · 31/07/2025

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 · 08/07/2025

🔷 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 tinyurl.com/msaaytfa

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Sussex Researcher School - Postgraduate Researchers @sussexpgrs.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

🟡 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 · 03/07/2025

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 · 02/07/2025

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.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

✨Voted for by you the People's Choice winner in our #3MT final is Jo Renaut. Their talk 'Synthetic Lethality: Finding Cancer’s Hidden Vulnerabilities to Save Lives' demonstrated their innovative research into targeting cancer cells & the potential for improved treatment plans.

Jo Renaut presenting to an audience. A large screen shows the time countdown. Behind Jo is their presentation slide with illustrations relating to their research topic.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

✨Second Place in our #3MT final went to Catherine Cundy. Their talk, '“It's ok, Miss, I have my knitting!” Unlocking potential in our most able young musicians' highlighted the lack of investment in exceptional learners. Their research is giving a voice to these learners needs.

Catherine Cundy presenting to a panel of judges and an audience. A large screen shows the time countdown. Behind Catherine is their presentation slide with a illustration of their research topic.

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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

✨Congratulations to Seyi Ugochukwu seyiugochukwu.bsky.social who won the 3 Minute Thesis final! Their powerful talk, "Access to Legal Aid for Undocumented Migrants in the UK", demonstrated how legal systems reproduce imperial power by denying justice to those from formerly colonised regions. #3MT

Seyi Ugochukwu holding their Three Minute Thesis Winner Certificate.

Seyi Ugochukwu presenting to an audience. A large screen shows the time countdown. Behind Seyi is her presentation slide 'Migration, Legal Aid & Colonial Legacies', depicting a statue of Justice and a woman.

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