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School of Life Sciences

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Spotlight On...an environmental consultant

Spotlight On...an environmental consultant

We chat to alumna Amie Lenkowiec about her career which has taken her across the world

11 May 2021

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The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

What causes air pollution? Is it linked to climate change? And is our focus on outdoor air quality, and activities like the school run, correct? Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck answers the key questions.

Stephen Matthews

11 May 2021

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How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

Research science is a backbone to Greenpeace's work, providing a basis for their campaigns and highlighting areas that need attention.

Liz Lee Reynolds

29 March 2021

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day we are shining a light on our diverse alumni community and the inspiring stories of where life has taken them since Essex.

Alumni team

08 March 2021

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COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

Republished from The Conversation, Professor Ian Colbeck, of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, explains why ventilating indoor spaces could help us save lives.

Professor Ian Colbeck

11 February 2021

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How augmented reality can bring science alive

How augmented reality can bring science alive

Augmented reality is helping deliver cutting-edge science sessions to students in Brent.

Dr Vladimir Teif, Dr Mari Chikvaidze

01 February 2021

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Desty scholarship supports future scientists

Desty scholarship supports future scientists

In 2019, six new Masters scholars were enrolled in our School of Life Sciences as a result of a £120,000 bequest from Doreen Desty, the wife of the late scientist and inventor Denis Desty.

Philanthropy

18 December 2020

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Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

When it comes to removing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, we may have been overestimating the ability of plants

Dr Amanda Cavanagh, Dr Caitlin Moore

11 December 2020

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Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

Dr Natalie Hicks is a lecturer within the School of Life Sciences. Her research looks at climate change and how elevated CO2 levels affect the chemistry of our oceans, and how the seabed is important in storing carbon.

Sustainability Team

02 November 2020

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Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained

Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained

It's hard to discuss COVID without referring to white blood cells. Here is a primer on the two you need to know about.

Dr Raj Thaker

20 July 2020

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