Centre for International Education hosts a research roundtable with senior educators from Rwanda and Nigeria.
Dr Salihu Bakari, Executive Chair ADSUBEB, Nigeria and Dr John Rutaisire, Director General, Rwandan Education Board discuss research with CIE.
Global Queer Cinema network launches!
An AHRC-funded network on global queer cinema is launching in March, based in Media, Film and Music.
Call for papers: News in Early Modern Europe
Papers are invited for a conference to be hosted by the Centre for Early Modern Studies at the University of Sussex in June 2012.
Are you holding a public lecture this summer?
If you're holding a public lecture in summer 2011, have it listed as a Sussex Lecture.
Saucy: Media academic contributes to TV history of filth
Media academic Andy Medhurst appears on the new BBC television series Rude Britannia this week, but it’s all in the best possible taste.
25 March 2011
Obituary
Dr Sharon Smith
Dr Sharon Smith, who was employed by the University in 2008-09 as a postdoctoral researcher, died on 13 March following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Sharon was part of the Sussex Centre for Cultural Studies.
Sharon was an ordained Buddhist in Triratna (formerly Western) Buddhist Order UK, where she was named Vijayatara.
Her research report on LGBTQI Buddhisms in the UK - for the 'Queer Spiritual Spaces' project - was exemplary. It was complex and interpretive in understanding socio-cultural differences and intersectionality, showing a profound depth and range of historical and textual knowledges.
Sharon was a commensurate professional and produced work to the highest academic standard; her writing was detailed and managed to convey an immense expertise together with insight and grace.
Sharon was a very special colleague, who had a peaceful and warm presence, an unusual patience and gentle humour. She was supportive and generous, honourable and kind.
We were very fortunate to have her as part of the team, and to have her wonderful company.
Professor Sally Munt Director, Sussex Centre for Cultural Studies
