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Professor Ilaria Boncori, Eden Anin-Adjei
28 November 2023
Belle Williams
28 September 2023
It can be a daunting experience for anyone starting university for the first time. As someone who decided to attend after a few years out of education, I found it challenging to balance my personal life with studying. To combat this affecting my mental health, I have found ways to make sure I’m looking after myself whilst still succeeding academically. Here are my tips for looking after your mental health as a mature student at university.
In this blog, I'll discuss my personal experience and why I opted to pursue postgraduate studies in an area that interests me, at the University of Essex, from the discovery of my genuine love during my undergraduate years to the supportive atmosphere and practical benefits afforded by the institution.
Zuzanna Tobiasz
27 June 2023
Write2Speak - virtual summer school helps budding poets
Rachel Wier
17 November 2021
We chat to Southend student Scott, who tells us how volunteering is a great way to meet new people at University.
Communications Office
11 May 2021
Read about Alex and Ben's career story and how they used their strong entrepreneurial mind-set and business ideas to affect the charity industry
Essex Business School
22 June 2020