The Research Hive is a dedicated space within the University of Sussex Library, created especially for researchers. Supported by SAGE Publishing, it allows researchers the possibility of engaging with other members of the community at the university. This year, the Sussex Research Hive Scholars are Georgia, dyuti and Andrea! Below there is a quick introduction to get to know them a bit better followed by some of the events, blogs and activities they have organised so far!
Read MoreMost of us got into academia because we wanted to contribute to society – whether directly through applied subjects or indirectly through the system of knowledge production (which may then feed back into practical applications). The realm of research is indeed thriving with progress made in terms of interdisciplinary work, and increasing inclusivity and decolonialisation efforts. Unfortunately, these progress parallels growing gap between research and the community. Our ivory tower is somehow getting higher and higher.
Read MoreThe Research Hive is a dedicated space within the University of Sussex Library, created especially for researchers. Supported by SAGE Publishing, it allows researchers the possibility of engaging with other members of the community at the university.
Each year three doctoral researchers are selected to be Research Hive Scholars, to provide additional support to the community through events, activities and communication.
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