News & Events
All PDN events are free and open to ALL post-doctoral staff on fixed-term research- or teaching contracts.
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The network has no fixed organising committee - if you do not organise any events, then there won't be any!
So, if you are a post-doc and interested in running a research- or teaching-themed event, or a workshop about early-career development, simply get in touch with Ron at postdocs@sussex.ac.uk to advertise the event to all postdocs on our website and additionally to all PDN subscribers by e-mail.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
Casual Postdoc Afternoon Meet-up
Tuesday, 9 April 2019. 14:30 - 15:30. ARTS Piazza Cafe (map)
Get out of the lab and take this opportunity to have a chat with your peers from across campus in a casual and friendly atmosphere. As always - all teaching- and/or research post-docs from all schools are welcome to attend.
There is no need to book. Simply turn up at the ARTS Piazza Cafe next Tuesday, April 9 at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Postdoc Lunchtime Meet-up
Monday, 12 November 2018. 12:00 - 13:00. ARTS Piazza Cafe
The autumn term has been going for a few weeks already and everyone is probably really busy with doing research or teaching our wonderful students. Here's an opportunity for you to get out of the lab or the lecture theatre for a break and have a friendly chat with your peers over a cuppa.
If you are interested, simply come to the the ARTS Piazza Cafe next Wednesday, November 12 at noon, bring your lunch, and take the opportunity to have a friendly chat with your peers from across campus.
We're going to be either outside or inside, depending on the weather.
Get Psyched! Psychology Research Staff Showcase
Wednesday, 23 May, Conference Centre at the University of Sussex, 13:00 - 17:00.
This event is organised by the Psychology Postdoc Network and provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to showcase their work in a 7-minute TED-style talk to a broad (University-wide and public) audience. The application deadline is 5 pm, May 1st. Early submissions are encouraged.
Up to 15 speakers will be selected to present their research on any of a diverse range of topics in Psychology and Neuroscience. Talks will be 7 minutes with a maximum of 3 slides (props optional), designed for a non-specialist audience, followed by a 3 minute question period.
Postdoc Labour Day Lunchtime Meet-up
Tuesday, 1 May 2018. 13:30 - 14:30. Outside ARTS Piazza Cafe
Postdocs around the University - unite! Come out of your labs and meet your peers on labour day. We're meeting at the ARTS Piazza Cafe on Tuesday, May 1, 13:30pm. Bring your lunch, and take the opportunity to come together and have a chat with your peers from across campus, exchange ideas, talk about current issues, and enjoy the company of other human beings. If you don't want to bring your own lunch, drinks and snacks can also be purchased at the cafe.
Unless the weather fails to permit, we're going to be outside (side facing the library).
Informatics research demos and exhibits
Monday, 19 March
Various between 14:00 - 17:00. Future Technologies Lab, Chichester I ground floor (past the lift)
See what your colleagues in other schools are up to!
Post-docs and academics from three Informatics research labs will be setting up exciting demos for you to engage with!
This event is open to postdocs from all Sussex schools, so please do come along if you have time.
Please note that this is not an exclusive PDN event but jointly happening with a visit of Wired Sussex' Fusebox to Informatics.
Postdoc Happy New Year lunchtime meet-up
Friday, 12 January 2018. 13:00 - 14:00. Library Cafe.
Let's get together to greet the new year.
Get out of the lab for half an hour this week, bring your lunch, and take this opportunity to have a chat with your peers from across campus in a casual and friendly atmosphere. As always - all teaching- and/or research postdocs are welcome.
Postdoc Agenda-Setting Meeting
Thursday, 16 November 2017. 15:00 - 16:00. JUBILEE JUB-G31
Whether you are a researcher or teaching fellow, the postdoc network is there for you. We are independent such that our agenda is not set by the University but directly by our members. Any Sussex Postdoc may come along to our meetings and have their voice heard. On November 16, we will talk about the topics and activities that our community finds currently most relevant and then make a plan for organising and funding specific activities for the coming year.
Postdoc Lunchtime Meet-up
Wednesday, 25 October 2017. 12:30 - 13:30. ARTS Piazza Cafe
The autumn term is already 4 weeks old and I am sure everyone is really busy doing research or teaching our wonderful students. Here's an opportunity for you to get out of the lab or the lecture theatre for a break:
If you are interested, simply come to the the ARTS Piazza Cafe next Wednesday, October 25, 12:30pm, bring your lunch, and take the opportunity to have a friendly chat with your peers from across campus. Drinks and snacks can be purchased at the cafe.
We're going to be either outside or inside, depending on the weather.
Postdoc Network Summer BBQ
Thursday, 27 July 2017. 14:00. Sussex campus, Falmer Bar
Let's celebrate the summer and join us for a barbecue at the end of July. This will be the last opportunity in the current academic year to meet your fellow postdocs in an informal environment and discuss current issues of interest.
Since we have a limited budget, BBQ food, salad, and drinks will be provided but only as long as supplies last. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
End-of-term Postdoc Meet-up
Thursday, 25 May 2017. 12:00 - 13:30. FUL G15
Come along and meet your post-doc colleagues from across campus; have a chat, and a bite to eat - all casual, in a nice and friendly atmosphere.
Some food and drink will be provided (as long as supplies last).
Some food will be provided as long as supplies last.
Tell us you're coming by sending an e-mail to postdocs@sussex.ac.uk.
Postdoc Lunchtime Get-together
Thursday, 30 March 2017. 13:00 - 14:00. FUL G15
Are you stressed and over-worked? Here's an opportunity to get out of the lab for half an hour this week:
Come and have a chat with your peers from across campus over lunch - all casual, in a nice and friendly atmosphere.
Some drinks and sweet stuff will be provided. For numbers, let me know if you're coming by replying to this e-mail.
Tell us you're coming by sending an e-mail to postdocs@sussex.ac.uk.
Cross-School Scientific Speed-Dating
Thursday, 23 February 2017. 12:15 - 13:45. FUL-202
Are you research-active and looking for somebody to collaborate with? Or just want to explore what opportunities may be out there?
Meet your fellow post-docs from different University schools and departments and pitch your ideas to them, or alternatively just listen to what they have to offer. Who knows what wonderful opportunities might come out of this?
Lunch will be provided. There is a limit of 50 participants for this event.
Book your place by sending an e-mail to postdocs@sussex.ac.uk or respond to the calendar invite sent via the postdocs-all mailing list.