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COVID-19

Online learning and my experience during lockdown

The disruptions from the global pandemic have brought about a new normal in more ways than one.

Deborah Sampah

14 July 2020

I am pleased to be writing now to share the detail of how we, as a community, could return to our campuses safely.

Bryn Morris

07 July 2020

As the Summer Term ends today, this will be my last weekly email, although I will continue to share updates with our community as and when necessary through ‘Essex Weekly’ and ‘Essex Spirit’.

Professor Anthony Forster

26 June 2020

I never thought I would cope with Lockdown and at first it did look shaky, but recently I have felt a lot stronger.

Jason Mussett

24 June 2020

I am proud of my department for the smooth arrangements they put in place to buffer the negative shocks given by the pandemic.

Ziming Wang

16 June 2020

Our Academic Registrar, Richard Stock, tells us more about our plans for enabling you to continue your studies in the 2020-21 academic year.

Richard Stock

04 June 2020

It is still our intention to make our own assessment of when we should move from the current Advanced Protection arrangements and we want to take full advantage of the insight, expertise and understanding of the University community to ensure we get our plans right.

Bryn Morris

15 May 2020

We are absolutely committed to doing all that we can to safeguard the health and well-being of staff and students.

Professor Anthony Forster

07 May 2020

Elinor Nichols, Senior Residents’ Assistant for North Houses tells us what she has learnt to appreciate during social distancing and shares her top tips on making the most of this time alone.

Elinor Nichols

04 May 2020

As we enter the summer assessment period, we have been thinking hard about how we can support you at a very difficult time.

Professor Madeline Eacott

22 April 2020

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COVID-19

Online learning and my experience during lockdown

Our campuses

VC's all staff and student update

Life under Lockdown

My experience on online learning

The world is changing, and so are we – but we are still Essex

Planning our move back onto our campuses

Planning for our return to campus-based working

Things I’ve learnt to better appreciate during social distancing

Principles of our ‘no detriment’ approach