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Our next Open Day - 17 October 2026
Whether you're just starting to explore university options, or are an offer holder looking to narrow down choices, our Open Days are for you. Book your place and find out more about us.
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Welcome and Orientation 2026-27
We can't wait to meet our new students. As we get closer to the start of the new academic year, we'll be adding lots more information about events, activities and getting started at Essex.
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Departmental inductions
Monday 5 October - Friday 9 October 9am - 6pm Colchester Campus
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Faith Centre Welcome Week Tours
Tuesday 6 October - Thursday 8 October 11am - 2pm Colchester Campus
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Essex cements top 30 ranking in Complete University Guide
Dr Holly Pester
Essex poet Holly Pester shortlisted for prestigious T. S. Eliot Prize
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Centre for Coastal Communities Newsletter October 2026
Dr Emily Murray
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Medals, mates and moving on
Michelle Rushbrooke
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Research Showcase

Impact: Shaping public views on foreign aid

Winner: Celebrating Excellence in Research and Impact Awards 2021 - Best UK Public Policy

Impact: Shaping public views on foreign aid

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Impact: Finding solutions to feed the world whilst caring for the planet

Impact: Addressing discrimination in Israel’s surrogacy law

Winner: Celebrating Excellence in Research and Impact Awards 2021 - Early Career Researcher - Faculty of Humanities

Impact: Optical instrument innovations developed at Essex yield commercial success

Winner: Celebrating Excellence in Research and Impact Awards 2021 - Enterprise and Innovation

Insight: Improving access in museums and galleries

Insight: Do workers really ‘choose’ unstable jobs?
Mahsa Abazari Kia

Impact: Significantly improving customer experience

Impact: Transforming perceptions of the Middle East

Impact: Protecting rights in mental health and social care

Impact: Designing a new technology transfer regulatory framework for the European Union
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Essex poet Holly Pester shortlisted for prestigious T. S. Eliot Prize
06 Oct 2026
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