Join Dr Maja Golf Papez, an Associate Professor in Marketing and Director of the MBA at Sussex, as she explores how approaches that sit outside traditional academic moulds — such as challenging entrenched traditions, designing initiatives in partnership with stakeholders, and developing innovations that extend beyond publications — can in fact make academic contributions more authentic and persuasive.

Participants will be invited to reflect on their own experiences of living 'between two worlds', consider how their non-academic instincts might be a source of strength, and learn strategies for translating authenticity into academic credibility.

The session will open up a conversation about how embracing these in-between spaces can help reshape what success in academia looks like.

If you work in research or in a role supporting researchers at Sussex, or you’re a student or staff member of any gender and curious to know more, you’re welcome to join us! Light refreshments will be provided.

Register on Eventbrite. You will have the opportunity to let us know if you have any accessibility needs when booking.

Find out more about the work we’re doing to empower and connect women in research on the Women’s Leadership Academy webpage.

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By: Katy Stoddard
Last updated: Monday, 13 October 2025