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Researcher Forum and networks
With the pressures and challenges of a research career it can often be useful to meet and share ideas with other researchers. This page highlights some of the opportunities available for meeting and interacting with other researchers here at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ and across the wider UK and international research communities.
Researcher Forum presentations and resources
- Introduction to PGCertHE - Dr Tamsin Hinton-Smith
- Innovations and entrepreneurship - Dr Hayley Cordingley
- Research Ethics & Integrity Forum Presentation [PDF 1.9MB]
- UKRSA and Personal experiences of establishing researcher networks - Anastasia Callaghan [PPTX 2.38MB]
- Postdoc Network Introduction [PDF 376.63KB]
- Overview of Research Staff Office Forum Presentation [PDF 479.69KB]
- Psychology Research Staff Reps Forum Presentation [PDF 163.11KB]
- Careers and Employability Centre for Research Staff [PPTX 66.61KB]
- The Career Wise Researcher Booklet [PDF 2.19MB]
- Open Access Publishing - October 15th 2014 Forum [PDF 610.68KB]
- Understanding Research Impact Slides [PDF 599.32KB]
National and International Researcher Community and Networks
National
- early career researchers, any subject, anywhere in the world
- A platform for early career researchers to share ideas, inspiration and practical advice
- the culture of science in fiction and fact
- home of the Research Methods community
- researcher network
- supporting the development of effective information strategies and practices
- compiled by Vitae
International
- supporting researchers working or hoping to work in the EU
- Canadian Association of Postdoc Scholars
- European Council of doctoral candidates and young researchers
(USA) - providing a national voice
UK Research Staff Association (UKRSA)
The UK Research Staff Association (UKRSA) was established in 2010 to provide a collective voice for researchers at institutions across the UK. The Association works closely with Vitae to nurture research staff associations and inform policy. All UK research staff are welcome to participate by interacting online, contributing to activities or becoming a leader.
The South East regional UKRSA representative is: Anastasia Callaghan, University of Portsmouth.
Visit the website to find out more.
Contact Us
E: researchstaffoffice@sussex.ac.uk
T: 01273 877979
Research Staff Office, Research and Enterprise Services, Level 1, Falmer House, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ, BN1 9QF