Learning at Work Week
Get involved with Learning at Work Week, 18 to 22 May 2026.
Learning at Work Week 2026 is all about celebrating learning and development in the workplace. This year’s national theme is “Many ways to learn”, which explores the wide variety of ways we can build skills, grow confidence, and develop both personally and professionally
It’s a great opportunity to discover how learning can fit into our everyday lives, whether through social learning, experimenting and “learning by doing,” online resources, coaching, shadowing, or more structured training. The theme also reminds us of the importance of creating inclusive opportunities for lifelong learning that benefit everyone at work.
There are some fantastic events planned to help you learn in different ways, connect with others, boost motivation, and be inspired throughout the week.
Programme of events at Sussex for all staff
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Tuesday 5 May
13:00 until 14:00: Lifelong Learning at Sussex - Panel discussion hosted by Robin Banerjee
Monday 18 May
11:00 until 13:00: Ask Chris Anything (Apprenticeships)!
11:30 until 13:30: Campus Heritage and Cultural History Tour
17:00 until 18:00: Sussex Sport - Contemporary and Creative Dance Session with Amanda
Tuesday 19 May
10:00 until 13:00: 7 Habits for Highly Effective People (On Campus)
13:00 until 14:00: Sussex Sport - Slow Flow Yoga with Hannah
13:30 until 14:20: Reiki Circle with Sarah Johnson
Wednesday 20 May
12:00 until 13:00: Sussex Sport - Zumba with Gemma
Thursday 21 May
10:30 until 11:30: Heales Medical Webinar - Mental Health Conditions Part 1: Anxiety & Anxiety-Related Disorders (Online)
12:00 until 13:00: Sussex Sport - Badminton coaching from Heather Olver
13:30 until 16:30: Personal Safety Training (On Campus)
Friday 22 May
13:00 until 14:00: Sussex Sport - Small group training with Ben
Wednesday 27 May
13:30 until 16:30: Climate Fresk Workshop – Learn Together, Act Together
Self-directed learning
Engaging in regular self-development activity helps you to demonstrate a willingness and ability to improve skills, identify knowledge gaps, and proactively invest in your own career.
OpenLearn
The Open University's free e-learning platform offers bite-sized learning experiences designed to fit easily into daily life. OpenLearn’s academic-led content includes around 1,000 free courses, more than 80 badged courses, and thousands of educational games, videos and academic articles.
Chichester College Group
Chichester College Group offer a wide range of free Distance Learning courses which offer you the flexibility of studying a selection of nationally recognised qualifications across a number of sectors. Their courses cover health care, workplace skills, childcare, business and management and sports and fitness.
Brighton MET and Northbrook College
Offer a variety of accredited online courses aimed at enhancing skills and increasing knowledge, confidence and motivation.
East Sussex College
Offer a range of fully-funded online courses in digital skills, mental health first aid, customer service and more. You can study at a time that fits around your life commitments, and you'll always have a course assessor on hand to help you with questions you might have.
Online Learning Hub
Visit Organisational Development's Online Learning Hub to find a broad range of e-learning related to personal and professional development, leadership and management, wellbeing, and more.
Santander Open Academy
Offer a selection of short courses, with unlimited places, that will help your personal and professional development.