Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the March 2022 issue of the Sussex Researcher. We hope that you are keeping well and safe in these times.
There are a number of items featured in this newsletter we'd particularly like to draw your attention to:
- The Research Staff Showcase is a unique event dedicated to celebrating the research achievements and impact of Sussex Research Staff - read the news story below for more information and apply to showcase your research!
- The Research Staff Office recently sat down to interview Dr Mahmoud Maina, Research Fellow in Biochemistry at the University of Sussex, to talk about his public engagement activities and why more researchers should be engaging the public with their research.
- The next Research with Impact Forum will take place on Thursday 10 March (2.30 pm - 4.00 pm) and will provide an introduction to the Researcher Development Concordat.
Finally - we just want to remind you that the Academic Promotions round is open until March 14th, and that Research Fellows are eligible to apply.
Best wishes,
The Research Staff Office
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Research Staff Office Events
Adding your research data to Sussex Figshare - Thursday 10th March, 12:00-13:00
Introduction to Coaching Skills for Principal Investigators and Research Managers - Tuesday 15th March, 10:00-13:00
Boosting Your Productivity: Time Management for Busy Researchers - Wednesday 16th March, 11:00-12:00
Keeping up to date in your field - Wednesday 16th March, 12:00-13:00
Project Management Essentials for Researchers - Tuesday 22nd March, 14:00-17:00
Thinking Creatively About Your Career: How to Identify Your Skills as a Freelancer - Wednesday 23rd March, 11:00-12:30
Using Conifer to Capture Websites - Thursday 24th March, 10:00-10:45
Preparing for Leadership - Tuesday 29th March, 11:00-12:30
Supporting PhD Students: Practical Tips - Thursday 31st March, 14:00-15:30
Understanding and Managing Imposter Syndrome - Tuesday 5th April, 10:00-12:00
Introduction to Open Access Publishing for Research Staff - Thursday 7th April 12:00-13:00
Networking: A Strategic Approach - Tuesday 19th April & Wednesday 20th April, 10:00-12:00
Making your work more visible - Monday 25th April, 12:00-13:00
Introduction to Virtue-based Ethics and Integrity in Research - Thursday 28th April & Tuesday 10th May, 10:00-12:30
Using publication metrics responsibly - Monday 9th May, 12:00-13:00
Introduction to the UK Research Funding Environment - Wednesday 11th May, 14:00-16:00
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Events organised by other teams
Coaching Skills for Managers - Wednesday 9th March, 10:30-12:00
Effective Mentoring Skills for Mentors - Wednesday 16th March, 10:30-12:15
Spotlight Event: ESRC New Investigator Grant - Thursday 10th March, 11:30-12:30
The Productive Researcher: how to keep writing - Thursday 10th March, 11:00-12:00
Introduction to Management - Developing your management skills - Wednesday 16th March, 11:00-12:00
How to Delegate Effectively - Tuesday 22nd March, 12:00-13:30
Giving Effective Feedback - Thursday 31st March, 11:00-12:30
Leading and Managing Teams - Tuesday 26th April, 10:30-12:00
Developing your people management skills - Thursday 28th April, 13:00-14:30
How to have Difficult Conversations - Tuesday 10th May, 10:30-12:00
Introduction to Managing Change - Wednesday 18th May, 13:00-14:30
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Research Staff Showcase Event - Apply to Design your Own Stall! *This event is part of the Research with Impact Day on Tuesday 7 June at the Bramber House Conference Centre The Research Staff Office are delighted to announce a unique event dedicated to celebrating the research achievements and impact of Sussex Research Staff, while allowing an opportunity for research staff to network and meet colleagues from across the university. The Research Staff Showcase will take place in the Terrace Room of Bramber House Conference Centre on the morning of Tuesday 7 June, and will include showcase type ‘stalls’ for Research Staff to present their research and activities with posters, publications, policy briefs, postcards and any other materials that you may wish to display. There will an award presented to the best stall at the Impact Award Ceremony in the afternoon, with voting taking place throughout the day. If you are interested in participating in this event, and would like an opportunity to showcase your work please fill our short application form.
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Interview with Dr Mahmoud Maina - Insight into Public Engagement Activities
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The Research Staff Office recently sat down to interview Dr Mahmoud Maina, Research Fellow in Biochemistry at the University of Sussex, to talk about his public engagement activities and why more researchers should be engaging the public with their research. You can watch the full interview through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EbKHtUe5fE |
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Research with Impact Forum - Introduction to the Researcher Development Concordat Thursday 10 March (2.30 pm - 4.00 pm) The next Research with Impact forum will take place on Thursday 10 March (2.30 pm - 4.00 pm) and will provide an introduction to the Researcher Development Concordat. Attending the forum will allow you to:
- Hear about the recommendations of the Concordat and its implication for Universities, Schools, Researchers, managers of Researchers and funders.
- Reflect on how you might support the implementation of the Concordat and deliver research with impact in your own space.
- Leave the webinar with a deeper understanding of the sector-wide challenges and opportunities around the implementation of the Concordat.
The forum will be hosted by Prof Keith Jones, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, and Dr Erika Mancini, Chair of the Sussex Researcher Development Concordat Steering Group. A panel of stakeholders will present on the different aspects of the Concordat and this will be followed by a discussion on the topics raised. The event takes place on Thursday 10 March between 2.30 pm and 4.00 pm via Zoom. Book your place now.
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Engage knowledge exchange partners to create research impact – why and how Tuesday 8 March (12.30 pm - 13.40 pm) What is this event about? Join researchers from across the social sciences at the University of Sussex to explore the value of knowledge exchange to the work of social science academics. The conversation will examine how knowledge exchange can shape research to build and grow impact. In particular, the event will look at how commercial practice can create social value – helping to engage partners and deliver sustainable impact. Who is it for? Enterprising Impact Conversations are for social science researchers and professional services teams at the universities of Sussex, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, York and Surrey. Join the conversation to explore new ways of working that will help you:
- Create greater social value from your research
- Build your career as a researcher by supporting knowledge exchange and impact with enterprise
The event takes place on Tuesday 8 March between 12.30 pm and 13.40pm - Book your place now. The free talk is sponsored by Sussex ESRC IAA
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Research Funding
If applying for funding, remember to check funders' eligibility criteria carefully and discuss the opportunity with your host institution/department prior to preparing any applications.
Do look at Research Development webpages for guidance around applications
For more information about ECR Fellowships, check out our new webpage:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/staff/research/researchstaff/funding/fellowship-opportunities
For Coronavirus information for research grant applicants & grant holders check out:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/staff/research/development/covid-19 |
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RESPIRE 4 Marie Sklodowska-Curie postdoctoral research fellowships – European fellowships
These enable early-career scientists to carry out basic, translational or clinical research projects in the field of respiratory science at a host centre in a European country other than their own. Grants are worth up to €144,000 over 24 months.
Deadline for Applications: 1st May 2022
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Run advanced training for early-career environmental scientists
This supports the development of training initiatives for early-career environmental scientists. Projects may cost up to £100,000 and NERC will fund 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Deadline for Applications: 4th May 2022
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