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Essex Vlogs12 March 2026

Scholar spotlight: Cyrus Chan

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Cyrus is in his first year of BSc Physiotherapy. Originally from Hong Kong, he received the 2026 Hong Kong Scholarship, funded by the generous donations of a group of Essex alumni from Hong Kong. We caught up with him to see how he's getting on.

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Whether you’re a recent graduate, or it’s been a long time since you studied with us, we’re here to help keep you involved with the University and your alumni network.

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Philanthropy

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Over 50 years ago, Essex was built by the generosity of others, and our culture of philanthropy is still woven through the university today. These are the stories of how with your support, we continue to change the world.