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The Library offers workshops and events designed to help you develop essential research skills. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or faculty our sessions provide opportunities to explore advanced research techniques, critically evaluate information sources, learn about open research and engaging with AI for research.
Planning, structuring and writing your thesis
This session provides advice and guidance on a variety of approaches to writing a thesis. As well as content on planning and structures, there will be space to write and to reflect together as part of a supportive writers' network.
This practical workshop is suitable for postgraduate researchers who are at any stage, but some of the guidance will be geared towards those in the latter stages of thesis construction.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop you will:
- Appreciate the requirements and elements of a postgraduate thesis
- Reflect on what you've already achieved, set goals for the next steps and feel energised about the next stages of writing
- Receive guidance on a variety of approaches to structuring the content of your thesis
- Share tips for planning and scheduling the writing (and finishing) of your thesis
Target audience
Postgraduate researchers in the early-mid stage of their research degree and from any Arts and Humanities or Social Science discipline.
Workshop theme
Core workshops deliver essential skills or knowledge that you will need to undertake your research degree. Visit our Core workshops page for more sessions.
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By: Mimi Goddard
Last updated: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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We welcome proposals from University of Sussex colleagues to co-produce exhibitions and/or events in designated spaces in our buildings. If you wish to propose or design an exhibition for spaces within the Library and any associated digital or event activities that accompany an exhibition, please complete the Exhibition and events application form and submit to us by uploading below.
Applications should be submitted with at least six months’ notice for exhibitions and three months' notice for events in advance of the proposed start date and require relevant sign-off at Associate Dean, Executive Dean or Director of Professional Services level. This application should be completed in conjunction with the Exhibition and Events process document.