Em鈥檚 story
I’ve lived in Brighton for nearly 14 years now and it’s a city that offers everything. Being here almost feels like you’re on holiday, especially during the summer months.”Em HarrisonAssistant Professor in Digital Practice
“My Sussex journey began as a student when I applied for a Masters in Digital Media. It felt like the right university for me as I resonated with its culture of social justice and critical thinking. I was later awarded a PhD studentship by the Sussex Digital Humanities Lab, which enabled me to explore the politics of digital technologies and their influence on daily life.
Since then, I’ve researched, taught and lectured, and I’m now Assistant Professor in Digital Practice. I feel so lucky to work with lovely colleagues on such a beautiful campus – my dog, Billy, and I often enjoy going for walks in the woods at lunchtime!
In 2024, I began developing a project that harnesses staff and student experiences of neurodiversity to understand how teaching at Sussex can become more inclusive. It aligns with my own neurodivergent experiences, along with my role as Disability Equity Lead and my previous role as Student Wellbeing Advocate for the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. As a result, I’ve been developing a teaching toolkit that I’m really passionate about, because making the curriculum more neurodiversity-affirming can benefit everyone.
I’ve lived in Brighton for nearly 14 years now and it’s a city that offers everything. Being here almost feels like you’re on holiday, especially during the summer months. We’re near the countryside, the South Downs and the sea, and we even have London on our doorstep. There are lots of really good pubs, like The Actors, which is queer- and disability-friendly, and fantastic creative venues like Fabrica and The Rose Hill, which is home to independent music.
Music has become especially important to me over the past few years. I began DJing during Lockdown, and now co-run BBG, a DJ collective for women and gender expansive people. We host sets by local DJs, run workshops and coordinate panel discussions on grassroots nightlife.
Brighton made the collective possible by providing opportunities to connect with people who are just like me. I think you can find – and grow – communities here because it’s such a fun, expansive city.”
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