Outreach, Community and Public Engagement

Our School is involved in a number of outreach activities that reflect our research and important standing as a centre of teaching excellence both locally, nationally and worldwide. We hope that through sharing our expertise and intellectual wealth we hope to educate and inspire the next generation of scientists.

LATEST NEWS...  

The First International Fascination of Plants Day: a collaborative event will be held at Firstsite Colchester with the School of Biological Sciences (University of Essex) and 3rd Year BA Arts Students from the Colchester Institute (University of Essex). The event will be held on Saturday 26th May 2012. Click here to find out more,

Some of our past events...

• Ecology Day for 16yr old+ students
• Jimmy's Farm Science Festival
• AS Biology Conference 2011 - 2012
• University Fun Day

Please do not hesitate to contact our Outreach Coordinator if you cannot find the information you need on this website or would like to discuss organising an event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

International Fascination of Plants: Event at Firstsite Colchester on Saturday 26th May. Click here to find out more. 

Subject Taster Days: The University's Outreach Department offers regular opportunity for students to come along to the University to take part in a range of subject taster sessions, activities and talks. For information on generic University visits please visit Widening Participation or for more information on specific Biological Sciences and Sports Sciences sessions please contact Nicky Slee.