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Faculty of Science and Health

Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Mimi and Sofi, two undergraduate students from the University of Essex, took on a paid Frontrunners internship with the University of Essex Library and Cultural Services teams. This is their summary of their experiences.

Sofia Landa Alvarez Del Castillo, Mimi Safira Binti Sabri

28 March 2024

We chat to marine biologist and PhD graduate, Dr Emma Camp, about her career and her thoughts around the climate crisis.

Alumni team

22 March 2024

Neil was the Head of our School of Biological and Chemical Sciences between 1996 and 2001. He was an internationally renowned scientist and the work he did around fluorescence analysis of photosynthesis is used around the world.

Professor Michael Wilson, Professor Christine Raines, Tracy Lawson

04 March 2024

Find out about Sammy one our Occupational Therapy students with a passion for fencing

Michelle Rushbrooke

08 February 2024

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

There are thousands of online resources, apps and research tools available to assist your studies or research in STEM subjects, but where do you start, and which resources are reliable?

Greg Cadge, Danilo Petti

04 January 2024

Sharing your research using social media

Leveraging social media as a researcher can help you make an impact and open up opportunities in the future. Here are a few thoughts from our panellists on doing this effectively.

Thomas O'Toole-Mills

08 December 2023

As part of our 'Social Media for Researchers' panel discussion, our panellists shared tips on how to build your visibility and profile, manage your social media presence, and share your research with a broader audience.

Thomas O'Toole-Mills

08 December 2023

Have you heard about the Essex Student Journal? Get involved in Student Publishing Week!

Calling all University of Essex students! Looking to get your work published? Want to boost your writing or reviewing skills? Find out more in this blog post.

Kimia Aghasoleimani, Thomas O'Toole-Mills

26 October 2023

Autumn Term has begun, and we’re delighted to welcome all new and returning students. Find out what we've been working on to improve library services.

Library and Cultural Services

18 October 2023

Read about our latest efforts in our ongoing project to decolonise the library.

Library and Cultural Services

26 September 2023

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Faculty of Science and Health

Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Two minutes with a coral reef expert

Professor Neil Baker

Balancing Academics and Blades

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

Sharing your research using social media

Building your visibility, profile, and networks as a researcher on social media

Have you heard about the Essex Student Journal? Get involved in Student Publishing Week!

Welcome to the Library

Decolonising the Library