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Academic Section - Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

World Suicide Prevention Day: what we're doing

We want our students and staff to feel empowered to tackle the stigma and myths surrounding suicide and to become suicide prevention advocates.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

31 August 2023

My name is Alicia, I am a second-year student currently studying Modern Languages and English Language at University of Essex. I am here to tell you about my own experience applying to university and how the process was for me.

Alicia Alfaro

22 May 2023

Leaving home is never an easy transition, let alone leaving one’s country and travelling more than 24 hours away. Being an MA student at the University of Essex was my first time leaving India and I went into it not exactly knowing what to expect. But I took a chance, and it would go on to be the best plunge I’d ever take.

Ananya Endow

22 May 2023

We're working with Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) to deliver suicide prevention workshops.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

12 April 2023

Our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service explores how to tend to your own wellbeing when supporting someone feeling suicidal.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

17 February 2023

Our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service explain how to cope with feeling low in January.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

18 January 2023

What to do if you're feeling low this Christmas

We've got support available over Christmas for students who feel isolated.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

06 December 2022

For Disability Awareness Month this year, our focus is on raising awareness around hidden disabilities.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

29 November 2022

Meet Stefan, our Diversity and Engagement Manager

Stefan Pintilie explains his role and who he's keen to hear from.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

19 October 2022

Our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service explain the support available through turbulent periods.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

17 October 2022

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Academic Section - Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

World Suicide Prevention Day: what we're doing

How I successfully enrolled at University of Essex through the International College

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

Our suicide prevention workshops with Papyrus

Suicide prevention: looking after yourself

Back to University wellbeing support

What to do if you're feeling low this Christmas

It's Disability Awareness Month

Meet Stefan, our Diversity and Engagement Manager

Support in troubling times