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Support the launch of our Gender Affirmation Fund
Our new Gender Affirmation Fund gives transgender, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students bursaries for gender-affirming items like chest binders, packers, wigs, and new clothes. Staff, students, alumni, and external friends can show support and solidarity by donating here.
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Paying tribute to our transformative Estates Director
Andrew Nightingale died last week. Leading our Estate Management team for over two decades, he helped transform our Colchester Campus and established our Southend and Loughton campuses. Read the tributes to Andrew, 'a very dear colleague and friend' of the University.
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Great projects from our Sustainable Essex Award winners
The 2021-22 Sustainable Essex Awards saw 30 teams help the University reduce its impact on the environment. What projects make the difference? Find out in the latest blog from the Sustainability team.
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The benefits of hiring an apprentice
Why recruit apprentices? What are the downsides? Are they all 16–18 year old school leavers? Sarah O'Laoi, our Deputy Director (Business Support Services), shares her experience of working with apprentices, and the advantages for her team and for the University as a whole.
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National award for our Planning and Data Insight team
Our Planning and Data Insight team are officially the best planning collaboration at a higher education institute. Essex beat 21 innovative nominations from other universities to earn the award. Professor Lorna Fox O'Mahony and Naomi Drinkwater share their thoughts and thanks.
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Looking for an international research collaboration?
Are you an early career researcher looking for international research collaboration? Applications for the YERUN Research Mobility Awards are open until 12 July. Find out more on how to apply.
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Ground-breaking hotel school celebrates tenth anniversary
Edge Hotel School has been celebrating its tenth anniversary this week with staff, students, graduates and industry partners gathering for a black tie event. We're celebrating the School's achievements with graduate profiles of Oliver Harris and Emily Nugent.
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Health institute signs first international partnership
Tackling global heart disease will be the aim of the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing’s first international partnership. The two-year agreement with the World Heart Federation (WHF) will offer Essex researchers the chance to support WHF’s new World Heart Observatory.
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Marking World Refugee Day: what do the experts say?
What are experts most worried about for refugees? What are their hopes? And what needs more attention? Dr Miranda Simon from our Department of Government explains in an article for Political Violence at a Glance.
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A flurry of attention, then collective forgetfulness
Read this article in The Conversation by Professor Anna Sergi which shines a light on the century-long integration into Australian society of the 'ndrangheta Calabrian mafia, widely considered Italy’s wealthiest and most powerful mafia group.
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The Summer Strawberry Picnic is back!
Join us for our summer picnic week from Monday 11 July. We're inviting each section and department to choose a day that works best for your teams. Simply complete the form by Monday 4 July, and collect your delicious strawberries from Essex Food when the day comes.
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Share your views with the NHS
Got concerns about health inequality? Or finding it difficult to access healthcare? Staff from our local NHS trust are visiting our Colchester Campus to hear your feedback. Find them in the Lakeside Theatre Café on 29 June from 12 noon to 1pm.
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