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Holly Rayner, the LGBTQ+ Officer for the Students' Union, talks about their experience in the role.

Communications Office

23 February 2024

Adapting to a professional work environment

One student describes her first five months on a work placement and how she has adapted from a university to a professional environment

Olivia Raby

22 February 2024

My time as the Students' Union LGBTQ+ Officer

Jonathan Hendry, a former LGBTQ+ Officer for the Students' Union, talks about his experience in the role.

Alumni team

21 February 2024

Carlos Moral Reis Technician Blog

Communications Office

21 February 2024

Reflections on being a feminist activist at Essex

Feminist activist, actor, playwright, Art Exchange Experience Assistant and University of Essex alumna, Marina Cusi Sanchez reflects on her time of being a feminist activist at Essex.

Marina Cusi Sanchez

21 February 2024

How does the cost of living crisis affect university students?

Becoming a university student is a new and exciting adventure, especially for international students. We must become more independent and take on more responsibility, which also means managing our own finances. For me, the most challenging part of becoming independent initially was making adjustments to my lifestyle due to the cost of living crisis. Here are my tips which will help you save money as a university student.

Michael Theodoridis

21 February 2024

Announcing the first Essex Student Journal Conference

Students members of the ESJ Team, Kimia and Luke, announce the first Essex Student Journal Conference. Find out what we've got planned, how the Essex Student Journal has benefited students, and how Essex students and staff can book a free place.

Luke Wheeler, Kimia Aghasoleimani

18 February 2024

Dr Rebecca Warren

16 February 2024

Sam Sprules

16 February 2024

One of the main decisions that students have to make when they decide to study at a university? Where to live. A popular option is living on campus, and luckily the University of Essex offers a vibrant on-campus community that provides many advantages for students.

Michael Theodoridis

16 February 2024

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My experience as the SU LGBTQ+ Officer

Adapting to a professional work environment

My time as the Students' Union LGBTQ+ Officer

The creative freedom of the stage

Reflections on being a feminist activist at Essex

How does the cost of living crisis affect university students?

Announcing the first Essex Student Journal Conference

Make real change happen

Our Trans and Non-Binary forum

Why I love living on campus