This June, the University’s Summer of Research programme will begin with a series of collaboration workshops designed to bring researchers together around some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. They will create space for colleagues from different disciplines to connect, exchange ideas and explore how interdisciplinary collaboration could take advantage of future funding opportunities.

Set within the University’s strategic themes, Human Flourishing, Environmental Sustainability, and Digital and Data Futures, the workshops are delivered by the Research Development Team in collaboration with the School for Progressive Futures. Each event will offer insights into opportunities linked to the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy and Horizon Europe priorities and encourage discussion, networking and the start of new partnerships across the University.

All workshops run from 11am to 2pm and include both lunch and refreshments.

Tuesday 2 June 2026: Environmental Sustainability Collaboration Workshop
Bringing together researchers working across sustainability-related areas, including climate resilience, biodiversity, energy transition, sustainable development and environmental justice.

Thursday 4 June 2026: Human Flourishing Collaboration Workshop
Focused on research that supports wellbeing, equality, inclusion and social resilience, the workshop will encourage conversations across disciplines including health, education, psychology, social policy, culture and the arts.

Thursday 11 June 2026: Digital, AI and Data Futures Collaboration Workshop
Examining the growing role of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation across research and society. Researchers from technical, social science and humanities disciplines will be encouraged to consider the practical, ethical, and social implications of emerging technologies.

Summer of Research 2026

Thiese events are part of the Summer of Research 2026, a two‑week festival of researcher‑led talks, workshops and events celebrating the breadth and impact of research at the University of Sussex. The festival brings together researchers, students and professional services colleagues to share ideas, build connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!  

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