Introducing Essex Research
We are one of the leading research-intensive universities in the UK and
have a global reputation for the high quality of our research.
In the last Research Assessment Exercise we were ranked ninth in the UK for our research.
We are committed to knowledge transfer and ensuring our expertise has a
local, regional and international impact.
Discover our research
Our academics are engaging with key challenges facing the world from
human rights through to the internet. Our Global Challenges are focusing our research capacity
on issues of worldwide significance and our academics are leading
a huge
range of cutting-edge research projects.
Details of research activities are also available on departmental
websites.
Work with our researchers
We work with a range of businesses and organisations to share our
research expertise. Our Research and Enterprise Office (REO) offers
support and advice on working with Essex. The
REO also provides information for researchers about research and funding
opportunities plus specialised advice about intellectual property rights,
patents and licensing and spin out companies is also available
Use our research expertise
Our Directory of Experts includes information and
contact details for academics who are happy to speak to the media or engage
in consultancy work.
Study at Essex
We believe our reputation as a leading research-intensive University
positively supports the learning experience of our students. You will learn
from academics who are recognised as world authorities in their field.
Information about research degree opportunities can be found in our
research finder.
Our Graduate School provides a
supportive focus for research students in departments, centres and research
units across the whole University.