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Our Research journey since the REF2014
We're eagerly awaiting the delayed results of REF2021, which will be published on 12 May. Professor Chris Greer, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research, tells us about the upcoming release of the REF2021 results.
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Find out more about our Educator Development Framework
The Educator Development Framework is a key aspect of supporting our educators with their career development, providing opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and share expertise, experiences and best practice. Find out more by reading Professor Madeline Eacott’s blog.
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Take a look at the latest issue of Top Lines
Read the latest issue of Top Lines, a regular briefing summarising the key issues, debates and decisions of University Steering Group, Senate, Policy and Resources Committee, and Council, from the Vice-Chancellor.
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New role with the UN for Human Rights Centre member
Dr Matthew Gillett, from our School of Law, has been appointed to a prestigious role with the United Nations. He is now a member of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. He tells us all about it.
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Jimmy Savile and the role institutions play in abuse
Core UK institutions helped Jimmy Savile construct his “untouchable” celebrity icon mask. Essex's Professor Chris Greer and Professor Eugene McLaughlin from City, University of London, explain more.
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Research explains why over-50s are resigning en masse
Find out why over-50s have been leaving the labour force following the COVID pandemic, in an article in The Conversation by Professor Carlos Carrillo-Tudela, Dr Alexander Clymo and Dr David Zentler-Munro.
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Latest podcast looks at being creative after COVID
Professor Melissa Tyler and Professor Philip Hancock from Essex Business School discuss their research and Tom Carradine from Carradine's Cockney Singalong talks about his experiences as a performer in the latest episode of the Louder Than Words podcast.
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Learn more about the UNs Sustainable Development Goals
Find out more about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals with this curated library of content supporting the UNs call to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, protect the planet and create a better world.
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How we’re embedding sustainability in our community
As part of our Sustainability Sub-Strategy consultation, you had lots of suggestions for ways our community could be more involved in sustainability. Find out what you wanted and what we have planned.
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
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Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week
The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Loneliness’. Long-term loneliness is closely linked to mental health problems so we'll be offering a range of activities aimed at improving staff wellbeing and encouraging conversations about loneliness.
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Loneliness and mental health at work
Join us at 2pm on Monday 9 May for a free webinar from Able Futures, a Government funded service supporting employee mental health. Discover how they can help support people who are experiencing loneliness that is affecting their time at work. Sign up now.
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Manage stress and boost resilience through mindfulness
Our weekly wellbeing sessions are taking place every Wednesday throughout the Summer Term. Next week, we are focussing on mindfulness. There are two sessions at 12.10pm and 1.10pm, which you can attend face-to-face and online via Zoom. See the full schedule.
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See Rounded Perspectives at Beecroft Art Gallery
Rounded Perspectives is an exhibition of new original artwork by Stephen Jordan, from our School of Health and Social Care, and Tim Severwright, taking place at Beecroft Gallery. Come and explore their shared interest in fitting multiple perspectives into a single image.
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Free online courses on child mental health issues
The Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies is running a free series of online talks this spring, which give an insight into issues such as self-harm and challenging behaviour. They will be of interest to those who work with children, as well as teachers and parents.
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Help shape the future of Southend City Centre
What should the vision be for Southend City Centre? What would you like to see improved? Come and join this public drop-in event on Thursday 12 May and help shape a future vision and action plan for the City Centre.
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