Sussex ‘Summer of Research’ opens to EARC colleagues

The University of Sussex will be hosting a series of events as part of its ‘Summer of Research’ programme, and has opened them up to Eastern Arc colleagues to take part. Details are below.

Eastern Arc has a small number of travel bursaries available to colleagues to join an event. To find out more, contact us at info@easternarc.ac.uk

*Monday 9th June

Why We Should All Speak for Palestine! (2–4pm, on campus)
A thought-provoking discussion on the importance of global solidarity and the role of education and activism in supporting justice.

* Tuesday 10th June

Openness and Intellectual Property: finding balance between sharing and protecting ideas (10–11:30am Online)
Explore how researchers balance the need to share knowledge with the importance of protecting new ideas and inventions.

Widening Access to Biomedical Technology in the Global South (2–4pm Online and on campus)
Learn how Sussex researchers are working to make life-saving medical technologies more accessible in parts of the world that need them most.

*Thursday 12th June

Collaborate to Innovate: Quantum Technologies Beyond the Physics (12–1:30pm On campus)
Discover how quantum science is being used in real-world applications, from healthcare to computing.

Food for Thought: A Workshop Exploring Food Research at Sussex (2–4pm On campus)
Get to know the latest in food research, from sustainability to nutrition, with this multidisciplinary workshop.

*Tuesday 17th June

Sussex Research Culture Symposium 2025 (12-2pm On campus and online)

Resilient Research, Resilient Researchers: Building Research Culture now and for the future – an exciting opportunity to come together, share ideas and reimagine what is possible in the face of challenges.

Sussex Digital Humanities Lab Keynote 2025 – Joycelyn Longdon Rooted Innovation (2–4pm On campus)
Hear from environmental technologist Joycelyn Longdon as she shares her inspiring vision for technology that serves both people and the planet.

*Wednesday 18th June

Introduction to the Bennett Institute: Tackling the Climate Crisis through Innovation & Policy (10–11:30am On campus)
Find out how Sussex researchers are addressing the climate crisis through smart policy and innovative thinking.

The Value of Life Laid Bare During and After Conflict (2–4:30pm Online and on campus)
A powerful collaboration from our Centres of Excellence, exploring how conflict changes our understanding of life, loss and resilience.

*Thursday 19th June

The Path to Tomorrow’s Treatments: Exploring the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (2–4pm On campus)
Take a look at how new medicines are being developed right here at Sussex.

 *Friday 20th June

Dancing Belonging: Fostering belonging through ballet and jazz (10–12pm On campus)
Experience how dance can bring people together and create a sense of belonging in this joyful, movement-based workshop.