π¨ BSMS Virtual Open Day β 7 May 2026! π¨
Thinking about studying medicine? π©Ί Join us online to explore BSMS!
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Live Q&A
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Overview of entry requirements
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Insights into life at BSMS
π Register now: bit.ly/3ZpgGW0
#MedSchool #FutureMedics #MedicalSchool #OpenDay
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π’ Inaugural Lecture at BSMS: The work of belonging
Join Prof Dunx Shrewsbury's inaugural lecture, exploring inclusion in medicine and medical education.
π Thursday 21 May, 6:30pm
π Medical Teaching Building, University of Sussex
π Book: bit.ly/48eewgo
πCurious about life as a medical student? π
Join our online talk where our medical students share their experiences! π₯π
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Wednesday 29 April 2026
β° 5:00 - 6:00 PM (BST)
π» Online (Zoom)
βHave your questions answered!
π Reserve your spot now: bit.ly/3ZpG3aa
π½οΈ Watch March's monthly lecture! Dr Remya Salimkumar, Psychiatric Clinical Teaching Fellow explores Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medicine that sees health as balance between body, mind, spirit, and the world around us. ππ§
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzHZ...
π’UCAT Preparation Online Talk
Planning on applying to medical school? Join our FREE online session to master the UCAT with expert tips and strategies.
π Date: Tuesday 28 April
β° Time: 5β6 PM
π Location: Online
πRegistration now open: bit.ly/4r2z9nd
Registration is now OPEN for the Regional Education Fellows Conference (18 June 2026)! π
Submit your abstracts & join a day of shared learning, connection & development.
Donβt miss your chance to showcase your work π
bit.ly/3Q91hr6
#MedEd #HealthcareEducation
π¨ Future medics! π¨
Thinking about studying at BSMS? π©Ίβ¨ Join us for our Campus Meet & Greet on 22 April 2026!
π©ββοΈ Meet current students & faculty
π₯ Explore our campus & facilities
β Get all your questions answered
π Save the date & register now: bit.ly/3Nye3yL
β¨ Join us for a 'Journey Through the NHS' π©Ί
Follow a cancer patient's path through the NHS, from GP visit to post-life care. A must-watch for anyone interested in healthcare!
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Thursday 23 April 2026
β° 5-6pm
π» Online via Zoom
π Book now: bit.ly/4a3iREI
Are you supporting someone who works in healthcare? Weβd love to hear from you.
Weβre running creative, artsβbased workshops to explore the experiences of people who live with & support healthcare workers.
Register π bit.ly/4tgBGe7
More info π©G.Chawla@bsms.ac.uk
Excited to share that the SimNet Conference 2026 will take place on Thurs 25 June, University of Sussex campus, Jubilee Building ππ
This yearβs theme, βThe Power of Simulation in a New NHS Eraβ. Registration, abstract & poster submissions are open.
π bit.ly/4bDPKIW
π₯Thinking about a career in medicine? π©Ί
Join our FREE online talk designed to provide an overview of the admissions processes for medicine! ππ
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Tuesday 21 April
β° 5-6 PM (BST)
π» Online (Zoom)
π‘ Get advice on applications, interviews & more!
π² bit.ly/4kv9HEI
π Save the date!
π Next Current Stories in Global Health:
Environment, Equity & Resilience in Sustainable Global Health
π€ Inspiring speakers
π‘ Fresh insights
π₯ Open to all
Stay tuned for details! #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Sustainability
Tasfiyah Jalil and Subas Chandra Biswas of @bracuniversity highlight how infertility and assisted reproduction can become violent and deeply harmful experiences for women in Bangladesh.
π’ A necessary and powerful contribution.
Watch now: youtu.be/kBQoEaY6pos
#GlobalHealth
π¨ PhD Opportunity β Deadline Extended! π¨
𧬠Recombinant Protein Therapeutics for Pain in Osteoarthritis: From Bench to Preclinical Models
π Funded PhD (UK Students Only)
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Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026
π Apply now: bit.ly/3NnQ3yg
We are honoured to feature Dr. Gitau Mburu, Scientist at the World Health Organisation @who.int , as part of our Current Stories in Global Health series: Infertility and Childless: Moving Beyond Biology Towards Global Health Equity π©Ίβ¨
youtu.be/NQFYImNYKbE
#globalhealth #infertility #childless
β¨ From work experience student to PhD researcher π©Ί
In this BSMS spotlight interview, Anya Robinson shares her journey from first stepping into the medical school on work experience to now pursuing her PhD in Global Health & Infection.
πRead her story: bit.ly/474UWTx
π©Έ New digital poetry collection, produced through research led by BSMS' Dr Rich Gorman, titled 'Bleeding and Belonging', tries to understand more about the hopes, expectations, and worries of people affected by bleeding disorders.
π Learn more: bit.ly/4lJcj2b
Prof Rob Galloway, Honorary Professor at BSMS & Consultant in A&E founded Rare People β The Research Charity. Inspired by his daughter Frankie who was diagnosed with DeSanto-Shinawi syndrome, it aims to fund clinical trials & research into rare diseases.
π bit.ly/4uvEm9w
π’ Final Reminder β Donβt miss this Inaugural Lecture!
Physiology is Alive! The Vital Science of Life
Prof Harry Witchel explores why physiology continues to be a vibrant and essential science.
π 19 Mar, 6:30pm
π Medical Teaching Building, University of Sussex
π Secure your place: bit.ly/4qaA8Bt
"Infographic titled 'Global Health Equity in Infertility' showcasing research on access disparities and medical interventions. Features a profile picture of the presenter Prof Papreen Nahar.
The Current Stories in Global Health: Infertility and Childless: Moving Beyond Biology Towards Global Health Equity, kicked off with an overview from Professor Papreen Nahar.
Watch now: πhttps://youtu.be/zU9ru4Kx4nI
#healthequity #reproductivehealthph #globalhealth
π’ A new study has discovered that adults living with chronic pain and/or chronic fatigue conditions are dramatically more likely to screen positively for autism & ADHD.
π₯ Watch the video to hear from BSMS researchers @bendybrain.bsky.social & @lisaquadt.bsky.social ‡οΈ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx8H...
π Meet Gavin Peacock, Clinical Trials Unit Information Systems Manager! π
Gavin has a passion for continuous improvement and highlights the power of open conversations, strong team culture and creating environments where everyone feels respected. π¬
π bit.ly/3MWQ0sY
π Congratulations to BSMS student Rhianna Goodyear, named the 2026 RCPCH Outstanding Medical Student in Paediatrics! Sheβll attend the RCPCH Conference and present her research at the plenary session β a rare honour selected from thousands of submissions nationwide. π
π Congratulations to Drs Catherine Hennessy, Danya Stone and Luke Reid from the BSMS Anatomy team on achieving Senior Fellowship of AdvanceHE (SFHEA) β recognising their impact on teaching, academic leadership and enhancing the student experience. π #SFHEA #MedicalEducation
β€οΈ This Valentineβs Day, the anatomy team at BSMS hosted Matters of the Heart β a live heart dissection exploring how the heart works, from blood flow to βheartstrings.β πΈHere are a few snaps from the day!
All proceeds supported Sussex Heart Charity β¨
#ValentinesDay #Anatomy #MedicalEducation
The Centre for Infection and Antimicrobial Research (CINAMR) has officially launched π
The launch event on 4 Feb, brought regional partners together to strengthen collaboration & advance multidisciplinary research to improve infection prevention, detection, treatment & policy.
π’ A new study has shed light on the lived experience of rejection sensitivity in people with ADHD, revealing its profound emotional, physical and social impact.
π₯ Watch the video to hear from BSMS researchers
@bendybrain.bsky.social and @lisaquadt.bsky.social ‡οΈ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-iC...
π½οΈ Watch February's monthly lecture! Dr Jake Bush hopes to show you what working as a GP truly involves, the various roles and responsibilities, unseen work, and ultimately why general practice is such a fantastic career option for aspiring medics π©Ί
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjdM...
π’ Inaugural Lecture at BSMS
Physiology is Alive! The Vital Science of Life
Join Prof Harry Witchel's inaugural lecture, exploring why physiology remains a living science.
π Thurs 19 Mar, 6:30pm
π Medical Teaching Building, University of Sussex
πBook: bit.ly/4qaA8Bt
π’ New research has revealed that bipolar affective disorder may be closely linked to both joint hypermobility and neurodivergent traits such as autism and ADHD.
π₯ Watch the video to hear from BSMS researchers @bendybrain.bsky.social and @lisaquadt.bsky.social ‡οΈ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibcb...