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The Queen at the University
Her Majesty has visited our Colchester Campus twice in her 70 years on the throne, and she has given the University numerous royal accolades. We look back at the past — and dig up some fascinating old photos — in our Platinum Jubilee blog.
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Kick off the weekend's celebrations in Castle Park
The Mayor of Colchester will be kicking off the city's Jubilee celebrations in Castle Park this Thursday with a Royal Gun Salute and a community picnic. Check out the Borough Council website for more Jubilee fun.
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Our Day Nursery children bury a letter to the future
The Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery time capsule, buried to mark the Jubilee, will be dug up by children in 50 years. A lot of hard work went in to making items for the capsule which will offer a glimpse into nursery life in 2022. Find out what was written on the letter to the future... or wait until 2072.
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Learn more about the UK honours system
To celebrate the Jubilee, the Cabinet Office is running free virtual events from 14 to 17 June on the UK honours system and making nominations. Join them to hear from special guest speakers and inspiring honours recipients like Jay Blades and Lemn Sissay OBE. Register on Eventbrite.
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Some Essex Food outlets will be closed during the Jubilee
Buffalo Joe's will be open from 11.30am to 10pm every day, and Crumbs will be open from 9am to 4pm. All other outlets will be closed.
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Essex Sport opening hours are different this bank holiday
The opening hours for Essex Sport facilities will be reduced on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June. They'll be back to normal on Saturday and Sunday.
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Come to our REF2021 Celebration
Our REF2021 results are the culmination of all your hard work and the exceptional talent of colleagues across our University. Join us at our celebration event from 4.30pm on 9 June to celebrate your success.
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Marking and assessment boycott updates
Read the blog by Alix Langley, our Director of People and Culture, for the latest information about the UCU marking and assessment boycott.
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Collaboration with Colchester United for Coaching Science
MSc Coaching Science students enhancing their studies through the community programme at Colchester United have called it the 'country's best work experience'. Find out why.
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Academic nominations to the University Senate
Nominations are invited for four academic staff to join Senate from 2022-23 to 2025-26. Nominations can only be made by permanent members of academic staff who are in non-professorial posts, and BAME staff are particularly welcomed. The closing date is 14 June at 5pm.
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Unique school partnership wins top national award
The innovative VI6 Partnership is celebrating winning a Pearson National Teaching Award. Five schools and the University of Essex have helped improve the lives of students by supporting subjects with traditionally low uptake. Read all about the Partnership's award and gold nomination here.
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Understanding pain is the focus of new study
A state-of-the-art study has developed a new scientific approach to understanding how pain is generated in the brain. The research led by Dr Elia Valentini focused on studying a potential indicator of pain.
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Find out what makes Rachel Lucas most proud
Our Director of Student Life and Deputy Academic Registrar shares her career insights in The Interview by GoodCourse. Rachel talks about her work to reshape student support tools at Essex, and the challenges of the ever-diversifying needs of students.
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Our Security and Campus Safety team are award finalists
We're extremely proud of our team who were finalists for the AUSCO Security Team of the Year award for the second year running. Chris Oldham said 'We are so fortunate to have such a committed and accomplished Security and Campus Safety team at the University.'
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Opportunities to become a Harassment Support Worker
If you would like to support colleagues through a confidential Report and Support listening and advice service, and you have some experience resolving issues with others, the Inclusion team has a development opportunity for you. Apply for this trained adviser role by 14 June.
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Connecting diabetes and mental health
Diabetes Week takes place from 13 to 19 June. Mental health specialists Able Futures will run a free webinar on 13 June at 2pm to explain how diabetes and mental health can be connected, and outline how anyone who is in work can get support.
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Let us help you get back on track
Appointments at our Sports Therapy Clinic cost just £5 for staff and students and are free for SRES staff and performance scholars. We'll be open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm starting from Tuesday 14 June. Book your appointment now.
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Raising awareness sessions for staff
Two 60-minute sessions to raise awareness will take place in June: Understanding Hearing and Visual Impairments, on 14 June at 1pm, and Specific Learning Differences and Diagnostic Assessment, on 21 June at 1pm. Book through HR Organiser.
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