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Faculty of Science and Health

Hear marine biologist graduate, Kari Inch, talk about her work for a non-profit organisation in the USA.

Alumni team

03 May 2024

The 2024 On Track programme will run from 10 June to 21 June. These sessions will cover everything you need for your Masters project, from the basics of using Library resources and structuring essays, all the way to practical tips for publishing your work and advice for pursuing a PhD.

Oona Ylinen, Clarissa St Yves

03 May 2024

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

Managing your social media presence and use as a researcher

As part of our 'Social Media for Researchers' panel discussion, our panellists shared how to get what you want out of social media.

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

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Faculty of Science and Health

Two minutes with a marine biologist

Explore the 2024 On Track Programme

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

Managing your social media presence and use as a researcher

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