Unibattle - We need you!

We need you! (Plus your chance to win money and prizes!)

From 11 -22 November, our university will compete against other campuses nationwide to become Money Smartest 2024. The Unibattle is a competition run by our partners, Blackbullion, who love it when students know all about the way money works. They’ve challenged us to prove that our students are the best!

Prepare yourself for the battle. Focus your mind on money matters and start exercising those fingers so they are at full fitness for our most significant challenge, the right for the University of Essex to be crowned Money Smartest 2024!

Where to find us:

11 Nov 11 am-2 pm Ground floor of Silberrad Student Centre

12 Nov 11 am-2 pm Ground floor of Albert Sloman Library 

14 Nov 11 am- 2 pm  Colchester Campus Square 4

The funding team and Blackbullion have a yummy treat just for you! Swing by the Colchester campus on Thursday 14 November, and grab a free Krispy Kreme doughnut!  All you need to do is sign up for the Blackbullion Money Manager App and show us that you’re an active user.

Loughton and Southend campus friends! If you’re feeling a bit left out, don’t worry at all! You still have a chance to win some awesome prizes through Blackbullion.

What you need to know: 

• You could win prizes such as air pods, laptops and cold hard cash every day you participate
• Register with Blackbullion to ensure you are ready to earn points from Day 1

How do I get involved? 

1. Login to Blackbullion - you can download the app (App Store) (Google Play Store) 
2. Complete video lessons - the more lessons you complete the more points you earn, and the more chances you have of winning prizes! 

If you have not already, register with Blackbullion and create your account. As a University of Essex student you have free access to the Blackbullion online financial learning platform, where you'll find lessons and budgeting tools to help you improve your financial wellbeing. 

Already have a Blackbullion account but know someone who doesn't? Share your referral code link from your Blackbullion account and earn extra points when they sign up! 

Daily prize draws