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
Please log in to LearnUpon and then use the link to book your place.
Monday 18 May
TBC
Tuesday 19 May
10:00 until 13:00: 7 Habits for Highly Effective People (On Campus)
Wednesday 20 May
TBC
Thursday 21 May
10:30 until 11:30: Heales Medical Webinar - Mental Health Conditions Part 1: Anxiety & Anxiety-Related Disorders (Online)
13:30 until 16:30: Personal Safety Training (On Campus)
Friday 22 May
TBC
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.
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.