Facilitated by Professional Services staff working on seed funding initiatives across the university, this panel discussion brings together academics who have recently received internal seed-funding (e.g., AHRC IAA, Knowledge Exchange & Impact Fellowships, HEIF) to develop impact activities through knowledge exchange with external partner organisations. The session will spotlight a range of sectors and award experiences, including highpoints and challenges.

Panellists will share their journeys of how they have leveraged these funds to forge and enhance partnerships, advancing their projects towards impactful outcomes. Following these presentations, the speakers will engage in a panel discussion and Q&A session. They'll share their experiences of working with partners from various sectors, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs, and exploring common threads within their various efforts. The discussion will also be open to the attendees.

Chair: Ben Highmore​
Speakers: 

• Hester Barron (AHRC-IAA recipient)
• Tom Wright (AHRC-IAA recipient)
• Jamie Barnes (KEI PAR fellowship & AHRC-IAA recipient)
• Justyna Robinson (KEI P&CE fellowship-Policy Support Fund)
• Gillian Forrester (KEI P&CE fellowship-HEIF)
• Rebecca Prentice (KEI P&CE fellowship-HEIF)

Itinerary

-          Introduction from Chair, Ben Highmore

-          Panel members speak about their individual awards and projects

-          Discussion and Q&A (40 mins), facilitated by the Chair and then opened up to the room

-          Closing remarks from the Chair, summing up key points and learning from the discussion

Please go ahead and register for your free ticket here.

This event is part of the Summer of Research 2025, a two-week festival of researcher-led talks, workshops and exhibitions celebrating our fantastic research here at the University of Sussex. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!

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By: Ian Sinclair
Last updated: Wednesday, 30 April 2025