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Human Flourishing Collaboration Workshop
Join an interdisciplinary workshop bringing researchers together to explore human flourishing, share insights across health, culture and justice, and build collaborative ideas that support impactful research and future funding.
Thursday 4 June 2026, 11am–2pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-flourishing-collaboration-workshop-tickets-1988410277667?aff=oddtdtcreator
Workshop description
This workshop brings together colleagues from across the University to explore Human Flourishing as a shared transformational research theme. The session focuses on building dialogue across Sussex’s diverse and impactful research on health and wellbeing, culture and creativity, and rights and justice, creating space for interdisciplinary exchange and connection.
Part of the Summer of Research series, the workshop is delivered by the Research Development Team in collaboration with the School for Progressive Futures. It aligns Sussex research strengths with the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy and Horizon Europe priorities, supporting researchers to identify collaborative opportunities and develop ideas that can respond to societal challenges and future funding calls.
Through short academic contributions and structured networking, participants will gain insight into current research across disciplines, discover common interests, and explore opportunities to work together on interdisciplinary projects. The session is designed to help researchers find collaborators, build momentum around shared ideas, and develop ambitions for future research activity.
Aims
The workshop aims to:
- Support interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration around human flourishing
- Showcase research across Sussex on wellbeing, culture, creativity, rights and justice
- Help participants identify how their research aligns with UK Industrial Strategy and Horizon Europe priorities
- Encourage the development of collaborative research ideas
- Build connections between researchers, research developers and external partners
Format
The session will combine brief academic contributions with facilitated discussion and networking. The indicative flow includes:
- A short overview of relevant strategic funding opportunities
- A series of brisk, five‑minute talks from contributors across disciplines
- Time for questions and reflection
- Guided networking activities designed to support collaboration and idea development
Expert facilitation will be provided, with on‑hand support from Sussex Research Development Managers throughout the session.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Target audience
Open to university academics, researchers and research‑enabling staff from all faculties with an interest in human flourishing, interdisciplinary research and collaborative funding opportunities.
Summer of Research 2026
This event is 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.
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