University of Essex

Students given unique opportunity to contribute to global research

Essex politics students were given the unique opportunity to not just study their subject – but to actually contribute to crucial research.
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Exhibition celebrates space age synthetics

Find out how the development of polyester and the space race revolutionised mid-20th century fashion at the latest exhibition curated by research student Amber Butchart.
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Degrees help twins chase Commonwealth Games dream

Emily and Abigail Roper, 20, will combine their studies and intense training schedule, which sees them hit the gym five days a week. The Ipswich-based athletes will study for a Sports and Exercise ...
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Multimillion pound research project to explore mental health in Essex

The University of Essex’s Institute for Public Health and Wellbeing (IPHW) has been awarded £2.5 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to bolster research into mental ...
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New boost for coastal communities mental health research

Professor Bird brings experience in integrating research and policy translation, particularly in mental health, health systems and the social determinants of health, as well as vast knowledge and ...
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Strict-sounding teachers less effective in classroom, research reveals

A ground-breaking psychological study from The University of Essex and the University of Reading of hundreds of children showed “controlling sounding voices” didn’t gain cooperation from ...
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Acclaimed author Dr Sarah Perry appointed as new Chancellor

Inspirational author Dr Sarah Perry is the new Chancellor of the University of Essex. This significant appointment marks a momentous occasion for the University as it strengthens its commitment to ...
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Start your Masters course in January

We offer a wide range of Masters courses that enable you to start studying in January. Although our academic year starts in October, we recognise that everyone's personal circumstances are different, ...
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School of Health and Social Care

Got mettle, zeal and bold ambition? Got a heart of gold? Thrive on advocating for others? Then the School of Health and Social Care at Essex is the right place for you. We're a lively, supportive ...
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The Essex MBA

We are Essex, an AMBA accredited business school. Studying at Essex Business School provides you the opportunity to build-up a truly global network whilst studying alongside your peers. The Essex MBA ...
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NIHR Applied Mental Health PhD Studentships

The University of Essex is working with partners at Kings College London and University of Cambridge on a NIHR funded programme of applied mental health research to address key mental health ...