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Born and raised in Lewisham, South London, Essex was a world away from the hustle and bustle of inner city life for light-heavyweight professional boxer, Dan Azeez.
Alumni team, Dan Azeez
02 December 2019
Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lorna Fox O’Mahony, tells us about our bid to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary.
Professor Lorna Fox O'Mahony
29 November 2019
Recently we caught up with East 15 alumnus, Adam El Hagar to find out about filming for ‘Catherine the Great’, featuring in Peaky Blinders, his journey through drama school and more!
Alumni team, Adam El Hagar
27 November 2019
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Forster, and our Dean of partnerships, Professor Dominic Micklewright, explain why it’s so important for us to continue to work with and nurture relationships with European universities.
Professor Dominic Micklewright, Professor Anthony Forster
25 October 2019
Our Head of Sustainability, Rob Davey, tells us about the work going on across our University to ensure we meet our own targets as well as helping create a sustainable planet.
Rob Davey
08 August 2019
The YUFE network has been successful in its bid to become one of the first 17 networks funded by the European Commission to pilot the concept of a new European University model.
Monica Illsley
28 June 2019
I’ve gained a permanent, part time job that pairs up well with my degree as well as gaining professional experience while studying.
Chelsea Millward
20 June 2019
I was largely aware of what an internship was before I decided to do this one, but did not quite appreciate the doors they could open for a graduate.
James Cook
As it is only an internship I did not expect to get any real responsibility, however, from the day I joined I was given important tasks and was made to feel like an important part of the team.
Syed Mahian
19 June 2019
Our Registrar, Bryn Morris, tells us more about the work the University is doing to ensure we all feel safe in our community.
Bryn Morris
31 May 2019