The Sussex Research Hive is a dedicated space for the Research Community at the University of Sussex.
Situated on the third floor of the University Library, we offer a secure study space, four bookable height-adjustable desks, comfortable seating and two bookable private study rooms.
The Research Hive Scholars curate a regular programme of events aimed at the research community.
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PGR Peer Support Hours
Mondays, 3-5pm, Sussex Research Hive The PhD journey can be extremely stressful for some people, and it may seem like you are all by yourself. Therefore, the Research Hive is creating a peer support network that is accessible to all PhD students currently enrolled at the University of Sussex. If you want to come have… Read more
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PGR Holiday party!
Join us in the Hive Space at the University of Sussex Library on the 11th of December for a festive get together. There will be drinks and nibbles along with a social atmosphere like never before seen in a library. Tis surely an event not to be missed! We will be taking over the Hive… Read more
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Board Games Night With Free Drinks!
Join us on Wednesday the 25th of October for board games and free drinks at the IDS bar from 6pm. The Hive invites you to come meet fellow PhD students and play a few games to destress from your research. This is open to all PhD students currently studying at the University of Sussex. Read more
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Meet your new Hive Scholars!
It’s that time of year! Introducing your Sussex Research Hive Scholars for 2023-24: Carla Douglas Gonzalez: I am a second-year PhD student at Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex. I´m from Chile, and my research revolves around understanding how decentralized energy systems, particularly community energy projects, contribute to Ecosocial Transitions in Chile and the… Read more
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Sunshine and long days… it is finally July!
July Calendar We hope you had a lovely June and enjoyed all the activities planned as part of the SussexDocFest! We had our final Hive event of the academic year last month (Holding Space – What’s in it for PGRs?) and we are sad to be saying goodbye to the Hive, but excited to meet… Read more
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It’s finally June!
June Calendar We hope you are excited for this month full of fun activities! So, this month, the SussexDocFest returns from the 5th to the 9th of June. This is a great opportunity to meet other doctoral researchers from across the University, share your research and also enjoy the good weather! Check our previous post… Read more
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Festival of Doctoral Research
SussexDocFest returns from the 5th to the 9th of June 2023. This is a great opportunity to meet other doctoral researchers from across the University, share your research and attend lots of fun events! – Monday 5th of June Excursions Art Exhibition and Talks (17:00-20:00, Library ground floor) Join the team behind Excursions, the interdisciplinary peer-reviewed… Read more
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PhD How’s Series: How to get your motivation back
Research Hive Scholars, Georgia and Andrea, talk about what to do when you lose motivation throughout your PhD, and how to get it back. Andrea Pérez Porres A few months ago, I reached a point where I lost all my motivation. I am on my second year of my PhD, and the end still feels… Read more
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Guest Blog: Bringing Back Community
SPRU Reps, Carla Douglas González and Leticia Müller, talk about how they have brought the SPRU community back at Sussex after the pandemic. Arriving at the University of Sussex as part of the first true “post-pandemic in-person class” was an exciting prospect, but the reality was quite different: During the pandemic students and staff alike… Read more
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