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Broadcast Digest

September

1 September

UK to examine attitudes to food issues
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) is embarking on a project to understand people’s attitudes and behaviours to food issues, with the aim of better understanding how these views change between population groups and over time. They intend to use data from the British Household Panel Survey based at the University of Essex. Read full story here.
Food Navigator

Mental-health benefits of parks
Mother Nature may be an efficient therapist Five minutes of exercise in a park, on a trail, or even in a backyard garden has measurable benefits to mental health, especially for young people and individuals with mental illnesses.The largest positive effects for mood and self-esteem came from a five-minute "dose," report authors Jules Pretty and Jo Barton, both of the University of Essex.
Futurist

August

30 August

Sunday News - WJRT, USA
ACTION NEWS - WSB, USA
BETTER - WKPT, USA
This Week - ABC, USA
ABC 2 WKRN-TN
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution moves to the USA
Jamie Oliver talks to the American Media about the Food in Schools project in the UK and mentions the independent research undertaken by the Universities of Essex and Oxford which showed improved levels in Maths and a English and a downturn in absenteeism and illness.

27 August

BBC Wales
Re: Dr Todd Landman, Department of Government, discusses violence in Mexico.

26 August

BBC Radio 5 Live
Re: Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan being interviewed about the value of foreign students to UK universities and the impact on universities financially if there were tougher immigration laws imposed.

BBC Essex
Re: Dr Tony Rich being interviewed about the Knowledge Gateway development and what it means for the University, Colchester and Essex. Hear the programme here. (Dr Rich’s interview is after about 53 minutes)

22 August

BBC World Service
Re: Professor Richard Bartle, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, discussed the forthcoming release of the latest game in the Medal of Honour series. Listen again here

BBC World Service
Re. Professor Geoff Gilbert from the School of Law discusses the issues surrounding efforts by the United States to extradite alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout from Thailand.

21 August

Radio 4: Today programme
Professor Wayne Martin, Department of Philosophy
Re: Professor Martin discusses the complex arguments involved in deciding whether a person has the mental capacity to take decisions. Listen again here

BBC Radio London
Southend and Chelmsford Radio
Dream 100
BBC Essex
Dr Gavin Sandercock, Biological Sciences
Re: His research which found that children who skip breakfast either occasionally or routinely are less fit, less active and more likely to be overweight or obese than those who always eat breakfast. 

19 August

BBC Essex
Joanne Tallentire, Deputy Director of Communications and External Relations Section (Admissions)
Re: Took part in a discussion on clearing with ARU

18 August

Dream 100
BBC Essex
Heart Colchester
Joanne Tallentire, Deputy Director of Communications and External Relations Section (Admissions)
Re: Clearing

12 August

BBC Essex
Dr Matten Durrani, Islamic Society at the University of Essex
Re: Ramadan and the Iftar being organised at the University's Hexagon throughout the month.

10 August

BBC Essex
Re: News item on the death of four cygnets on the Colchester Campus.

5 August

Rocket Girls: Tribute Teens To Release Album
A girl who became a YouTube sensation and raised £20,000 for charity with a tribute to a friend who died of cancer is releasing an album. Laura Green recorded a cover of Rocket Girl by the Wire Daises to remember Declan Heath, who died from Ewing's sarcoma in January 2004 aged just 10.The girls' rise has been nothing short of meteoric performing at Essex University in December. Read full story here.
Sky News
Heart Radio Online

Video clips on-line

BBC
Flagship University Building open
Teaching has begun in the new flagship building for the recently created university in Suffolk. University Campus Suffolk (UCS), in Ipswich, was established by the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex last year. View the clip here.

The University of Essex in the Press

August 2010

31 August

29 August

Study questions science-economic growth link
An academic believes he has found evidence to refute the argument that increased university provision of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) subjects is needed to aid the economy, writes John Morgan for Inside Higher Ed. According to Paul Whiteley, Professor of Politics at the University of Essex, his analysis shows there is "no significant relationship" between a nation's economic growth rate and number of Stem students. His findings follow January's comments by then business secretary, Peter Mandelson, who said that Stem skills were "crucial in securing future prosperity", hence the government was "opening up opportunities in universities and beyond".
University World News

There will be blood
The world's most precious liquid is spilled every day in operations, accidents and conflicts. So creating a synthetic version in the lab is more vital than ever. ''What we are looking for is the powdered-milk equivalent for blood,'' says Professor Chris Cooper, biochemist and leading blood substitute expert at the University of Essex. ''It would be stored in a packet and rehydrated when required. Paramedics could carry it to an accident and start a transfusion on the spot. And as the blood substitute is free of cells, there would be no problems with blood group matching.'' Read the article here.
The Age

Artistic director helps Civic Theatre thrive despite tough economy
The recession has been brutal for Spokane's live theater. Two theaters closed, others teetered. Meanwhile, the Spokane Civic Theatre has just come off its biggest ticket-sales season ever thanks to the work of Yvonne A.K. Johnson. Johnson, 40, has been the Civic's executive artistic director for five years -- a period of remarkable turnaround. Johnson went to the University of Essex in Colchester and earned her first master's degree, in contemporary theater practice and then went on to direct shows in London and Edinburgh.
The Spokesman Review

28 August

New findings in heart disease from University of Essex
Garyfillia Pepera and colleagues from the Department of Biological Sciences have published their study on 'Long-term reliability of the incremental shuttle walking test in clinically stable cardiovascular disease patients' in the journal . Physiotherapy.
Obesity, Fitness and Wellness Week

New students leader puts fighting the cuts top of his ‘to do’ list
The new president of the Student Union at the University of Essex University has vowed to fight cuts in the Education budget. With finances so high on the agenda before term has even started, Kishor Krishnamoorthi will be putting his degree in economics and politics to use pretty quickly. Read the article here.
Harwich and Manningtree Standard
Halstead Gazette
This is Local London

Vibrant tradition
Young playwrights and directors are keeping Marathi theatre alive and kicking and one of these is a group called Aasakta. Headed by Mohit Takalkar, presently at the University of Essex on a Charles Wallace scholarship, their productions benefit enormously by the sheer energy of the group and Takalkar's eye for set design. Read the article here.
The Hindu

27 August

Children’s Legal Centre criticises think-tank's call to scrap legal aid
The Children's Legal Centre has criticised the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) for calling for civil legal aid to be scrapped. However the legal centre says this is misguided as civil legal aid covers the cost of vital children's legal services, not just the so-called ‘compensation culture'. Kirsten Anderson, Head of Research, Policy and Communications at the Children's Legal Centre, said: "Children need free, high quality legal representation to pursue claims for compensation where they have suffered harm or a violation of their rights. Legal aid is the best and fairest way to ensure that all children have access to justice". Read the article here.
Family Law

Ignite set to transform Covent Garden into an enchanted forest
Next weekend, Covent Garden will be transformed into a series of different forests as part of Ignite, the annual three-day contemporary arts festival. The cultural historian Marina Warner, Professor of Literature at the University of Essex, will introduce Into The Woods, a series of fairytale-inspired films and animations. Read full story here.
The Independent

New student's leader puts fighting the cuts top of his 'to do' list
The new president of the University of Essex's Student Union has vowed to fight cuts in the education budget.
Colchester Gazette

One third in public sector
Nearly one in three Colchester residents work in the public sector, a new report reveals. The University of Essex is among the top four employers in the borough.
Essex County Standard

26 August

The appliance of extra science is no economic panacea
An academic believes he has found evidence to refute the government's case that increased university provision of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects is needed to aid the economy. There is "no significant relationship" between a nation's economic growth rate and the number of STEM students, according to an analysis by Paul Whiteley, professor of politics at the University of Essex. Read full story here.
Times Higher Education
Inside Higher Education

Knowledge Gateway work has started
Mayor Sonia Lewis yesterday cut the symbolic first turf to mark the start of the University of Essex's Knowledge Gateway project.
Colchester Gazette
East Anglian Daily Times
Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Good morning, sunshine
The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has been proven by scientists working on improving the health of British children. Academics at the University of Essex found that children who skipped breakfast were less active than those who did not. Read full story here.
Times Higher Education

Appointments
Richard Bartle, the scholar who co-created the first text-based multiplayer computer game, has been awarded the inaugural Online Game Legend Award.  Professor Bartle lectured at the University of Essex until 1987 before leaving to work in the gaming industry. He returned to Essex in 2002 and is now visiting professor and senior lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. Read full story here.
Times Higher Education

25 August

Some fresh ideas
A survey out this week reveals that 64% of kids today play outside less than once a week, while 28% haven’t been on a country walk in the last year, and 21% have never been to a farm. According to a study at the University of Essex, just five minutes’ “green exercise” can produce rapid improvements in mental well-being and self-esteem, and boosts problem-solving skills, focus and self-discipline. Socially, it improves co-operation, flexibility, and self-awareness. Read full article here.
Wales Online

24 August

Greece's central bank governor George Provopoulos
Profile of the governor of Greece's central bank, a graduate of the University of Essex.  Read full profile piece here.
Reuters

Town's jobs more susceptible to cuts
A report by Colchester Borough Council says that the town's biggest employers, including the University, could all be affected by government cuts
Colchester Gazette

Voyage into iSpace! Uni boffins' house of the future
Picture the scene: You are weary from a long day at the office and on opening the front door your favourite tune is playing, the lighting is just so and the heating is nice and toasty, just how you like it. Either you are living in domestic bliss, or you are experiencing life in the futuristic iSpace dorm at the University of Essex.
Colchester Gazette

Findings from the University of Essex advance knowledge in language and communication science
Australian languages make heavy use of nominal juxtaposition in a wide variety of functions, but there is little discussion in the theoretical literature of how such juxtapositions should be analysed. A team from the University discuss a range of data from Australian languages illustrating how multiple nominals share a single grammatical function within the clause.
Science Letter

Speed daters rely more on instinct in the game of instant attraction
A Study from researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Essex examined how men and women made dating decisions at speed dating events. Read the full article here.
Medill News Service - online

23 August

Monique Wilson and the sad-eyed lady of the occupied land
East 15 tutor Monique Wilson is to play American activist Rachel Corrie in a new adaptation about her life. Read the full story here.
PhilStar.com

University is nearly full for the new year
The University is almost full for the next academic year after record A-level results.
Colchester Gazette

22 August

Talkin' 'bout my generation
Professor Marina Warner, Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, is one of a number of politicians and writers to share their memories of growing up as part of the baby boomer generation. Read the full article here.
The Observer

Some fresh ideas
A study by the University of Essex has found that just five minutes of green exercise can produce rapid improvements in mental well-being and self-esteem.
Wales on Sunday

21 August

The growing campaign against child benefit
Stuart Weir, founder of the Democratic Audit at the Human Rights Centre, comments on the campaign to cut, or reform, child benefit. Read the full article here.
Our Kingdom

20 August

Organic yields are better than conventional, including GM crops
Professor Jules Pretty, Biological Sciences, says there is ample evidence gathered from 20 countries that more than 4 million hectares are being farmed through organic techniques and produce food for at lead 2 million families. Read the full article here.
Agromail.net

A-level results: universities close doors on students
Universities have been turning students away and declaring themselves full as the number of places available through clearing falls by more than a third. The University of Essex said a number of its most popular courses, including economics, politics and modern languages were full by early afternoon of the first day of clearing. Read full article here.
The Telegraph
The Independent
Press Association Online
East Anglian Daily Times
The Bolton News
Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Work set to start on University complex
Colchester's mayor will cut the first turf as work starts on construction of a University of Essex complex which is set to create thousands of jobs.
Colchester Gazette
Essex County Standard

DataCash founder earns £144m thanks to deal with MasterCard
The boss of an online payment company that acts as a bridge between websites and the banks is set to pocket £144million after selling the firm he founded to his former employer. Ashley Head, who studied at the University of Essex but did not complete his degree, sold AIM-listed DataCash to Mastercard yesterday in a £333million deal. Read full article here.
The Daily Mail

Beware Coalition's attack on quangos
Stuart Weir, founder of Democratic Audit at the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex, discusses government plans regarding the future of quangos. Read full article here.
Our Kingdom

19 August

Over 3,000 'A' students to be turned away from their chosen universities
Thousands of top-performing A-level candidates are today warned by the Universities minister that they should consider lowering their sights and applying for a less prestigious university next year. Richard Garner at The Independent compares entry requirement changes since the 1960s saying 'Successful candidates did not have to aim so high in the 1960s. For instance, I was given the opportunity to read English at Essex University if I got a "B" and two "C"-grade passes in 1967. Today, I would not have got in with those grades, as the minimum tariff is 300 points, or three "B" grades.' Read full article here.
The Independent

British Academy Fellows
The British Academy has elected 37 new Fellows. They include Anthony King, Professor of British Government at the University of Essex.
Times Higher education

University hosts business event
The University of Essex is hosting a major event at its Colchester campus next month to highlight the growing significance of human rights issues for businesses. The Symposium on Business and Human Rights is being held on September 17 and 18. For details visit http://international.lawsociety.org.uk/node/7915
East Anglian Daily Times

Anxious wait for A-level results
Colchester Institute, partner of the University of Essex, will be holding advice sessions for students struggling with their options after exam results are released.  These will be held from Tuesday August 24 at the various Colchester Institute sites, including those in Clacton, Colchester and Braintree. Read full article here.
Clacton, Frinton and Walton Gazette

18 August

National Student Survey
The University of Essex achieved an 88% student satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey, up from 85% last year. This puts the University at 16^th in the country for student satisfaction. See full article here.
The Telegraph

First Kaplan Open Learning Students Graduate with University of Essex Degrees
The first students to graduate from Kaplan Open Learning, the online higher education college of the University of Essex, have received Foundation and Bachelor's degrees at a recent University graduation ceremony. Kaplan Open Learning was launched in 2007 by global education and training company Kaplan and the University of Essex and offers degree courses entirely online. Read full story here.
KTVN-TV
Fox41.com
Austin Business Journal
ThirdAge.com

Diverse opportunities on offer at the University of Essex
The University of Essex is one of the most popular learning institutions in the country boasting 19 departments and ranked as one of the top 10 centres for research in the UK.
East Anglian Daily Times

Long-term sick could be identified 3 years prior to going on benefit
Individuals on long term incapacity benefit because of mental health problems could be identified by their GPs three years before they stop working, finds a research paper published on bmj.com today. The authors investigated data from the 1995, 1998 and 2003 Scottish Health Surveys and from the 1991 to 2007 British Household Panel Survey (based at the University of Essex) to examine variation in incapacity benefit claims across the country. The results show that there was a significant increase in the frequency of GP consultations for patients with mental health problems in the three years prior to them claiming incapacity benefit. Read full story here.
E Science News
Evening Courier
Gazette and Herald Express
British Medical Journal

17 August

Lets stop this reverse socialism
Prem Sikka Professor of Accounting in the Centre for Global Accountability at the Essex Business School writes ' Want to minimise cuts? Then taxation must be reformed to help the rich to help the country'  For the full article click here.
Tribune Magazine Online

16 August

Study finds 32% of pupils skip breakfast before school
Dr Gavin Sandercock is the lead author of the study, which found that children who skip breakfast either occasionally or routinely are less fit, less active and more likely to be overweight or obese than those who always eat breakfast.  For full story click here
The Guardian
BBC Radio London
Southend and Chelmsford Radio
Dream 100
BBC Essex
UKparentslounge.com
Nursery World
Local Government Chronicle
GeoTV
Nursing Times

13 August

Students face tough time in bid for courses
Students have been warned that they face tougher competition for places at the University of Essex following a rise in applications.
Colchester Gazette
Southend Standard - Online

1st Annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards announce online game legend, Hall of Fame Recipients
Game Developers Conference Online organizers have announced Richard Bartle, visiting professor at the University of Essex, as the recipient of the first ever Online Game Legend Award and Ultima Online as the first Hall of Fame game, as part of the Game Developers Choice Online Awards taking place October 7, 2010 at GDC Online in Austin - recognizing landmark titles and deeply influential figures in the vibrant online gaming world. Read full story here.
KCOY 12
TickerTech
South Florida Business Journal
PR-Canada.net
ITnewslink.com

Mum of two gets her degree and wins top inspiration award
A mum is celebrating after graduating with a degree and winning a top award. Victoria Blahyi-Murfitt studied at Kaplan Open University, partner to the University of Essex. Read full story here.
Ely Weekly News

12 August

Loss of ally adds to Welsh unrest
Unrest in the Welsh higher education sector looks set to continue after the departure of a senior civil servant who worked closely with universities. David Hawker, director general of the Department for Children, Education and Life Long Learning, forged a close relationship with the sector despite increasing antagonism between some universities and Leighton Andrews, the notably blunt Labour education minister in the Welsh Assembly. Mr Andrews announced last month that Colin Riordan, vice-chancellor of the University of Essex,would join a group leading a review into Welsh institutions' governance. Read full story here.
Times Higher Education

County's highs and lows of job opportunities
Unemployment figures have shown big differences across the county. Experts have warned of a spike in jobless workers when the government's austerity measures take effect. Prem Sikka, professor in accounting at the University of Essex said 'No town is an island. I think the worst is yet to come when the proposed public sector cuts begin to bite.'
Colchester Gazette

Students face clearing shortage
University places available through clearing look set to be in short supply after A-level results next week. A number of universities, including two in Wales and eight in Scotland, already have no places on offer. The University of Essex says a 30% increase in applications will mean a cut in clearing places. See full story here.
BBC News Online

Uni raises funds for cygnets
A fundraising page has been set up in memory of four cygnets found dead on the Colchester campus of the University of Essex. All money is going to the Essex Wildlife Trust. To donate visit www.justgiving.com/University-of-Essex-cygnets
Colchester Gazette

Our Referendum Plus debate: team OK shares different views
Stuart Weir, founder of Democratic Audit at the Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, comments on the planned referendum on the UKs voting system. See full story here.
Our Kingdom

Seven Southlanders receive civic recognition
Fiona forrest, who trained at East 15 Acting School is one of seven people to receive civic recognition from Invercargill City Council , being awarded a Civic Theatre Artists’ Court Performing Art Award. See full story here.
Infonews

11 August

Michael Clark
Michael Clark, a member of court at the University of Essex, died aged 83 on 27 July. He was deputy chairman of Plessey, the electronics group built up by his father, and the enterprising owner of Braxted Park, his family estate in Essex. Read full article here.
The Daily Telegraph

Bob Pascal's Harbour Inn hires new executive chef
David Hayes, a graduate of Colchester Institute, has been hired as new executive chef of the two restaurants at Bob Pascal’s Harbour Inn Marina and Spa. He has been praised as 'a breath of fresh air'. read full story here.
Easton Star-Democrat

Southend Carnival week
Final preparations are being made for Southend Carnival this week. Visitors will also be able to take part in a selection of free workshops organised by East 15 Acting School. See full story here.
Southend Standard

Indian peace activist to visit Crays Hill travellers
An activist who follows the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi will today visit travellers facing eviction from Dale Farm in Crays Hill. Meanwhile, UK activists who hope to help the travellers stave off an eviction are holding a training day organised by students of the Human rights Law Clinic at Essex University. Read full story here.
Southend Standard Online

10 August

Swans found dead at university
Mystery surrounds the death of four cygnets on the university campus. Staff at the University of Essex were horrified to discover the bodies of the baby swans near North Towers on the Wivenhoe campus. The death of the swans has devastated staff and the remaining students, as they had become a regular fixture around the campus.
Essex County Standard
Colchester Gazette
BBC Essex

Cutting Edge Science Brings Us the Anthropomimetic Machine
Professor Owen Holland, of the computer science department at the University of Essex is an expert in biologically inspired robotics and is part of the CRONOS Team. For full details click here
Suite101.com
Tenders Electronic Daily

Winner of free gym membership
Alison Cook, a mother of two has won free gym membership to the University of Essex's Sports Centre
after taking part in the recent Race for Life at Colchester Campus.
Colchester Gazette

9th August

Graduations on internet a hit
Broadcasting Essex University's graduation ceremonies on the internet has proved to be a massive success.
East Anglian Daily Times

8 August

Monique Wilson stars in controversial new play
Acclaimed theatre actress Monique, currently head of the MA/MFA Acting for International students course at the East 15 Acting School is starring in the Asian premiere of 'My Name is Rachel Corrie'. For full details click
here
Philippine Star

7 August

Dalí has left the building
Salvador Dalí's 'Santiago El Grande' has never been exhibited in the U.S. - until now. Dalí-expert Elliott King, who in June received a PhD in art history and theory from the University of Essex for his doctoral thesis The Tragic Myth of the Two Dalís: Re-evaluating 'late Dalí', has guest curated 'Dalí: The Late Work' bringing together work from 1940 to the '80's which opens today at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Read the full story here
New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal

Back to Nature: Take Your Workout Outdoors
Combining nature and physical activity—a phenomenon called "green exercise" by researchers at the University of Essex in England—produces a positive effect on physical and emotional health. Green exercise has been shown to significantly improve self-esteem and mood, reduce blood pressure and burn calories. For full details click here
Healthywomen.org

6 August

Riotous Assembly
As a 25-year-old aspiring theatre director William Burdett-Coutts, who studied at the University of Essex , inquired about using a space in Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms for a Fringe production. He was told he could rent the whole building. The young Burdett-Coutts took his chance and over the past 30 Augusts has revolutionised the Fringe. Last year, the Edinburgh venues he oversees sold about 700,000 tickets during their three-week run. Read full story here.
BBC News Online
LondonWired

Joy Provision
Exercise is a fast, effective mood-booster as it triggers the release of feel-good endorphins. But for best results, go green. A recent University of Essex survey found people who took walks through a shopping centre reported an average 45% increase in self-esteem. For those who strolled through a park, it rose to 71%. Read full story here.
Mens Health

5 August

Rocket Girls: Tribute Teens To Release Album
A girl who became a YouTube sensation and raised £20,000 for charity with a tribute to a friend who died of cancer is releasing an album. Laura Green recorded a cover of Rocket Girl by the Wire Daises to remember Declan Heath, who died from Ewing's sarcoma in January 2004 aged just 10.The girls' rise has been nothing short of meteoric performing at Essex University in December. Read full story here.
Sky News
Heart Radio Online

4 August

Safe to sack the paperboy
A paperboy from Kent who took his newsagent employer to an employment tribunal claiming £8,000 damages for unfair dismissal has lost his case. In a landmark ruling, the tribunal decided that paperboys, who are not employed under a contract of service, should be considered "temporary" staff and so cannot legally claim unfair dismissal. The case is now being examined by the Children's Legal Centre, based at the University of Essex,which has voiced its disagreement with the outcome. Read full story here.
EN North West

Former acting school pupil in training for half marathon
A TV actor who learned her trade in Loughton has been running through the Epping Forest in preparation for a half marathon. Holly Matthews, who went to the East 15 in Rectory Lane and has recently appeared in the BBC drama Waterloo Road, will take part in the Great North Run in Newcastle in September. “I am running for the British Heart Foundation after my Grandad died last year of a heart attack,” she said. Read full story here.
East London and West Essex Guardian Series

5 instant ways to stress less and smile more
You can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way. And since stress is associated with all sorts of negative health effects like high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, taking a few minutes a day to fight stress keeps you not only happy and smiling, but healthy too. A study from the University of Essex found that just five minutes of walking, biking or even gardening outdoors can lift your mood and improve self-esteem. Read full article here.
Wave 3
NBC12 Online
Chanel 5 News

3 August

Two-year degrees may disadvantage UK graduates
Vice Chancellor Colin Riordan discusses the impact of the government’s proposal for two year degrees on the Bologna Process. Read full article here.
The Guardian

They are supposed to save lives, but could a blood transfusion give you a heart attack?
They are supposed to save lives, but could a blood transfusion give you a heart attack?  Professor Chris Coopier is interviewed for his view. The full article can be read here
Daily Mail

2 August

We are the first with foundation degrees
A group of south Essex graduates are celebrating after becoming the first students to complete new foundation degrees. The 13 graduates gained degrees in therapeutic communication and therapeutic organisations at the University of Essex's Southend campus.
Echo

Archial completes £1.4 million sports facility at University of Essex
Archial Architects,  one of the largest architecture practices in the UK, has completed a £640,000 refurbishment and gym extension at the University of Essex in Colchester as part of an overall £1.4 million  upgrade.  The full article can be read here.
Civic and Public Building Specifier

About School for Startups
Dragon's Den investor Doug Richard will headline the Entrepreneur Festival in Sheffield, Yorkshire.  Doug, who received an honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex in 2009, is a successful entrepreneur with 25 years' experience in the development and leadership of technology and software ventures.  The full article can be read here
Mediasyndicate

Hernandez completes cast for Public's CAPEMAN Concert at the Delacorte Theatre, Central Park
The Capeman features music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott.  Walcott, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992, is currently a Professor of Poetry at the University of Essex.  The full article can be read here
Broadway World

Student ran a business while taking a degree
Running a business and studying at the same time has earned a south Essex entrepreneur the first new business degree at the University of Essex.
Echo

1 August

Working Mothers do not harm their children
Academics at Columbia University who assessed the total impact of a mother going back to work on a child's mental and social development found that the positive consequences cancelled out the negatives. A recent study by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at Essex University concluded that children whose mothers went back to work within the first three years were slower learners. Read the full Daily Telegraph article here
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Mail
The Guardian
The Sunday Times

There will be blood
Each year more than 75m units of donated blood are given to people for use in hospitals alone, but a global annual shortage of more than 4m units has been forecast. More than £1bn has been spent so far in the search for a substitute or artificial blood. Roger Dobson speak to Professor Chris Cooper about his work on finding an effective blood substitute. Read the full article here
The Independent

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