Stress levels are worst for working mums Working mums are up to 40% more stressed than those who have no children. The new research from our Institute of Social and Economic Research, has had widespread coverage in the national media and is based on data from Understanding Society which tracks the changing lives of around 100,000 people living in the UK.
Free printing for all students
That's right, printing is now totally free from computers on all three campuses - a fantastic saving for cash-strapped students. Find out more from student rep, Edmund Walker, VP Education with the SU, or check out the printing pages for further details. We have also upped our spend on books by an extra quarter of a million pounds to make sure books on course reading lists are more readily available. Find out more on our library pages online.
Internship gives Essex student confidence to go it alone
Following an internship, organised through the University, Essex graduate and lifestyle blogger Gemma Tidmarsh has decided against jumping into employment and is instead trying her luck at freelancing. In her latest blog, she offers advice to those who are waiting for the right opportunity to come along.
Social media and its effects on mental health and wellbeing
You are invited to join a webinar to hear Shaaba Lotun, from our Department of Psychology, explain her early research findings on how how the relationships we make on social media can influence our mental health and wellbeing. Join us from 11am on Wednesday 20 March.
We are part of a pioneering prosthetic hand project
Essex made headlines around the world for the role scientists from our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering played in a breakthrough project involving pioneering surgery to implant a prosthetic hand, which offers tactile sensations and great dexterity.
Who pays to keep students at university?
Some may optimistically think a student's maintenance loan covers all their living expenses, but as finance writer, James Andrews explains in this article most students still need to rely on bank of mum and dad - or get a part-time job. For those struggling with finance there is help available on our website. This Guardian article highlights favourite apps to make a student's life easier - including help with budgeting, studying and sharing accommodation. While this guide provides advice on splitting bills when students move out of halls and into a shared house.
Virtual reality show to premier at University
An immersive theatre show using the latest virtual reality techniques will premier at the Lakeside Theatre, on our Colchester Campus, in April. Our researchers will work with the creative team on The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps.
Student activism in the age of tuition fees
Our award-winning THINK series of debates tackles the thorny issue of tuition fees on Wednesday 6 March.
Students have their say
Final year students are being asked for their views on studying at Essex as part of the annual National Student Survey conducted each year to assess student satisfaction with university life. Since 2012, Essex has been in the top 15 of UK mainstream universities for overall satisfaction. Students views are important and help to contribute to changes at university - our extra spending on books follows feedback from last year's NSS survey. To encourage students to take part, we are donating £1 to charity for every completed questionnaire. First and second year students can take part in the UK Engagement Survey.
We are in Stonewall's top 100 employers in the country
For the third time we have been named in the country's top 100 employers for efforts to create an inclusive workplace for all staff, whatever their sexual orientation or gender identity.
We've extended our opening hours
Colchester and Southend Student Services Hubs are now open 9am until 5pm with Loughton opening an hour earlier. It's the place students can go to for any help or information. Out of these hours they can go to askthehub@essex.ac.uk.
