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How to look after your mental health at university

Belle Williams

28 September 2023

How I applied to (and got an offer for) East 15

Cristiana Catalina Clucencu

28 September 2023

5 Things I wish I knew before starting University

Belle Williams

28 September 2023

A student and an academic member of staff working closely on a research project

Win a research grant worth £1,000 from Santander Universities

Philanthropy

08 September 2023

Remembering those who have passed away: our Tree of Life

Professor Anthony Forster

07 September 2023

Six ways to have fun without drinking on our Colchester Campus

Elise Roberts

04 September 2023

Northwest University students reflect on their studies at Essex

Vicky Passingham

05 June 2023

Planning for growth

Chris Oldham

02 June 2023

Volunteering for a more sustainable world

Anne Bernard

24 May 2023

The first time venturing out of my country: an MA student at University of Essex

Ananya Endow

22 May 2023

Would you like a career in forensic or chartered accountancy?

Accounting for climate change

Philanthropy, Alumni team

11 May 2023

Educating the next generation

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

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