PhD Open Evening
Join us on campus to find out what it's like to study a PhD at Sussex.
Study at Sussex
Find out what makes a successful PhD application and how to fund postgraduate research.
You’ll hear from our academic staff in panel discussions, get to meet current postgraduate researchers and ask any questions you have about the reality of life as postgraduate researcher.
At the open evening you can:
- hear from Sussex academics as they discuss what they look for in successful PhD applications
- join a Q&A with current postgraduate researchers as they discuss their experiences of PhD life and life at Sussex and in Brighton
- get practical advice from our expert staff to make your application to Sussex stand out
- meet university staff and talk one to one about careers, admissions, funding and student support.
Sign up for our Open Evening
Our PhD Open Evening takes place on our campus on Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 5pm to 7.30pm.