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New postgraduate researchers

Our website for new researchers is designed to help you navigate the early days of your research degree.

The new postgraduate researcher webpages provide all the information you need to get started, bringing together resources from the main Sussex website in addition to video interviews with Sussex postgraduate researchers and staff, sharing lots of advice on making the most of your time here.

Sussex Researcher School Induction, February 2025

We're looking forward to welcoming all new PGRs to the Sussex Researcher School in February 2025.

Our induction events will introduce some of the key services that support PGRs at ��ܽ��Ƶ, offer a chance to meet other new PGRs and connect with the research community, and provide a space to ask questions to experienced PGRs and staff who support researchers within Schools.

You can see what February 2025's schedule will look like below.

While most of these events will be held in person, we know you may not be on campus in the first few weeks. For those of you who won't be able to join us, recordings and slides of the Sussex Researcher School Induction are added to . You will also find recordings and slides from induction events from previous years on

Sussex Researcher School Induction Monday 3 February 2024, 9.45-12.15 - Library Seminar Room
Are you starting your research degree at Sussex this Spring? Join us for the Sussex Researcher School Induction and get a head start on your PGR journey. The event is designed to be an informal way to find out more about the support available from teams across the University, start to think about the first stage of your research, a chance to ask questions and to connect with fellow researchers.
Registration, tea, coffee and pastries 09.45-10.00
Icebreaker activity 10.00-10.10
Welcome Session 10.11-11.25 This session will introduce you to the key parts within the ��ܽ��Ƶ that can provide structure and support for you throughout your PGR studies. You’ll also learn more about the key source of structure and support, your supervisor/s, and how to ensure that your relationship is placed on a firm footing.
Comfort Break 11.25-11.30
Workshop on developing a Personal Development Plan 11.30-12.15 The Personal Development Plan (also called a Training Needs Analysis) is a key document that you will revisit throughout your research degree. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn about the concept, purpose and benefits of developing a PDP and have a go at writing your own, with help from your peers. The session will also provide suggestions for training and development during your PGR journey.

Sussex Researcher School Induction

Monday 3 February 2024, 9.45-12.15 - Library Seminar Room

Are you starting your research degree at Sussex this Spring? Join us for the Sussex Researcher School Induction and get a head start on your PGR journey.

The event is designed to be an informal way to find out more about the support available from teams across the University, start to think about the first stage of your research, a chance to ask questions and to connect with fellow researchers.

Registration, tea, coffee and pastries

09.45-10.00

Icebreaker activity

10.00-10.10

Welcome Session

10.11-11.25

This session will introduce you to the key parts within the ��ܽ��Ƶ that can provide structure and support for you throughout your PGR studies. You’ll also learn more about the key source of structure and support, your supervisor/s, and how to ensure that your relationship is placed on a firm footing.

Comfort Break

11.25-11.30

Workshop on developing a Personal Development Plan

11.30-12.15

The Personal Development Plan (also called a Training Needs Analysis) is a key document that you will revisit throughout your research degree.

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn about the concept, purpose and benefits of developing a PDP and have a go at writing your own, with help from your peers. The session will also provide suggestions for training and development during your PGR journey.

Starting your Research Degree panel
Starting Your Research Degree panel Wednesday 5 February 2024, 14:00- 15:15 - online via Zoom Make a successful start to your research degree with this online panel discussion developed to prepare you for the journey ahead. Panellists will include Research and Enterprise Coordinators(RECs) and Directors for Postgraduate Researchers(DPGR), who support PGRs within the Schools, alongside later-stage PGRs who can share their experiences of sitting where you are now! You'll have the opportunity to discuss your hopes and worries with other new researchers, then come together to put questions to the panel. We'll address issues such as managing your research, first year milestones, working with your supervisor, training and development, and dealing with any challenges that come your way.

Starting your Research Degree panel

Starting Your Research Degree panel

Wednesday 5 February 2024, 14:00- 15:15 - online via Zoom

Make a successful start to your research degree with this online panel discussion developed to prepare you for the journey ahead. Panellists will include Research and Enterprise Coordinators(RECs) and Directors for Postgraduate Researchers(DPGR), who support PGRs within the Schools, alongside later-stage PGRs who can share their experiences of sitting where you are now!

You'll have the opportunity to discuss your hopes and worries with other new researchers, then come together to put questions to the panel. We'll address issues such as managing your research, first year milestones, working with your supervisor, training and development, and dealing with any challenges that come your way.

PGR Essentials
PGR Essentials: Careers and Entrepreneurship TBC This participative event promotes the University's Careers and Entrepreneurship services. You’ll find out how the Sussex Careers team supports researchers and explore various career destinations for PGRs, including setting up your own business or social enterprise. It's never too early to start thinking about what you're aiming for after your degree!
PGR Essentials: Introduction to Ethics Monday 5 February 2024, 10.00-11.00- online via Zoom You can not collect any new data from humans, animals, social media or conduct auto-ethnographic research without having received ethics approval beforehand, so at this early stage of your postgraduate research, it is essential to understand the ethics approval process. This workshop will look at the key principles of undertaking ethical research, and explain how to go about obtaining ethical approval from the University's Ethics team. There will also be opportunities to consider some case studies, ask questions about your own work, and gain insights on how to embed good ethical practices in your research.
PGR Essentials: Introduction to the Library TBC One of the first things to do when you start your research degree is get to know your friendly local librarian! Find out about the collections and discovery tools you can access at ��ܽ��Ƶ, the tailored services available from the Research Support team, and the dedicated Hive study space for researchers.
PGR Essentials: Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) TBC This is designed to help postgraduate researchers understand how their innovations can be protected and commercialised. The session is led by the IP Team within Research and Enterprise Services, who manage invention disclosures across the University. They play a vital role in obtaining and maintaining IP protection for research outputs created by the University’s academics, while also supporting the journey of commercialising these innovations. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about safeguarding your ideas and navigating the IP landscape effectively.

PGR Essentials

PGR Essentials: Careers and Entrepreneurship

TBC

This participative event promotes the University's Careers and Entrepreneurship services. You’ll find out how the Sussex Careers team supports researchers and explore various career destinations for PGRs, including setting up your own business or social enterprise. It's never too early to start thinking about what you're aiming for after your degree!

PGR Essentials: Introduction to Ethics

Monday 5 February 2024, 10.00-11.00- online via Zoom

You can not collect any new data from humans, animals, social media or conduct auto-ethnographic research without having received ethics approval beforehand, so at this early stage of your postgraduate research, it is essential to understand the ethics approval process.

This workshop will look at the key principles of undertaking ethical research, and explain how to go about obtaining ethical approval from the University's Ethics team. There will also be opportunities to consider some case studies, ask questions about your own work, and gain insights on how to embed good ethical practices in your research.

PGR Essentials: Introduction to the Library

TBC

One of the first things to do when you start your research degree is get to know your friendly local librarian! Find out about the collections and discovery tools you can access at ��ܽ��Ƶ, the tailored services available from the Research Support team, and the dedicated Hive study space for researchers.

PGR Essentials: Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)

TBC

This is designed to help postgraduate researchers understand how their innovations can be protected and commercialised. The session is led by the IP Team within Research and Enterprise Services, who manage invention disclosures across the University.

They play a vital role in obtaining and maintaining IP protection for research outputs created by the University’s academics, while also supporting the journey of commercialising these innovations. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about safeguarding your ideas and navigating the IP landscape effectively.

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