For Researchers
Reminder, Dr William Priddy PhD studentships deadline: 24th March
These studentships are kindly supported by Dr William Priddy, the Sussex Cancer Fund and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). Two projects are available:
- The William Priddy Myeloma Research Studentship.
- The William Priddy Cancer Research Studentship supported by the Sussex Cancer Fund.
Head to: https://sussexcancer.org/funding to learn more and apply.
Closing date: 24th March 2025
Kick-off of the SCRC Computational Cancer Research themed meetings
We’re pleased to invite you to the kick-off of the SCRC Computational Cancer Research themed meetings. These meetings are open to all, including those applying computational techniques to cancer research and those interested in forming collaborations that may benefit from computational techniques.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 10th of April, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the JMS Building, room 4D13. There will be two talks from members of our computational cancer research labs sharing their projects.
Sussex Brain Tumour Research launch
Through the launch of the Sussex Cancer Research Centre in the summer several exciting themes of research excellence emerged. Brain tumour research was a clear strength with research happening at BSMS, the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and NHS trusts across Sussex.
In response to this Dr Stephen Robinson, supported by the University of Sussex’s Research Led Initiative Fund, founded and launched the Sussex Brain Tumour Research Group with a highly successful inaugural symposium on Monday 10th March to coincide with Brain Tumour Awareness Month. This event highlighted the excellent research into brain tumours being conducted across Sussex with talks from researchers across different departments and centres, alongside a memorable keynote speech from Dr Nelofer Syed of Imperial College London. The day was highly successful, kickstarting many future collaborations and establishing a sustainable and exciting group focussed on further developing brain tumour research excellence here in Sussex.
Exciting opportunity for custom artwork inspired by your research, and participate in lightning lecture competition!
Group Leaders/PI's: the Creative Community Engagement Project needs your help to complete a series of artworks that will be exhibited across campus. 'Calle Incurabili: The Narrow Path to Cure', is a response to cancer treatment regimens received by the artist (see more detail in the last newsletter). Wanting to highlight the incredible work going on across SCRC, we hope you would share a small introduction to your team and your research by forwarding the following by Fri 28th March to markus.taylor.studio@gmail.com
- Your name as Group Leader
- List of Doctoral/Post Doctoral researchers in the team
- A couple of paragraphs outlining research focus.
This information will be exhibited next to the artworks across campus enabling a wide audience to gain an insight into the important research here at SCRC.
ECRs and PhD students: Opportunity to share your research project with wider audience?
- Have you got Creative and Dynamic presentation skills?
- Gather a team from your lab!
- Take part in the Lightening Lecture Challenge!
What? 10minute lay lecture with one image of your choice.
Where? Watson Building Lecture Theatre.
When? 13th June 10am-1pm.
Why? Part of our Creative Community Engagement Project.
Prize for best presentation kindly donated by SCRC.
Image: 'Calle Incurabili : The Narrow Path to Cure.' (Detail) (Histopaque, cancer cells, trace of burnt matchstick, on handmade paper: Markus Taylor, 2025.)
For People with Lived Experience of Cancer
Launching the "Words from the Waiting Room" Writing Workshops
People with lived experience of cancer spend many hours in hospital waiting rooms, often experiencing anxiety and stress. Sussex Cancer Fund are sponsoring the project ‘Words from the Waiting Room’, which will offer a space for patients and/or friends and family of patients who have spent time in the oncology waiting room to explore their experiences creatively. In a free two-hour workshop, Deborah and Karina will use writing prompts to help participants explore their own stories, with opportunities to use collaged words for those who feel inhibited by writing.
Book your workshop in Brighton: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/words-from-the-waiting-room-free-brighton-writing-workshop-tickets-1268712867339?aff=erelpanelorg
Book your workshop in Hastings: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/words-from-the-waiting-room-free-hastings-writing-workshop-tickets-1268752866979?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
General Interest Events
Annual Fundraising Concert of the University of Brighton in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund
Sussex Cancer Fund have a fantastic University of Brighton's Annual Fundraising Concert in Aid of Sussex Cancer Fund event taking place on Monday 24th March 2025. You can view all the details and reserve your free tickets here https://sussexcancerfund.charityhive.co.uk/tickets/2/university-of-brightons-annual-fundraising-concert-in-aid-of-sussex-cancer-fund