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24 September 2021

Life at Essex
News and research
Training and events

LIFE AT ESSEX

Help us eradicate racial discrimination
We're submitting our Race Equality Charter application in 2022. Complete our survey to let us know whether you think racial inequality exists on our campuses and your suggestions for things we can do to advance race equality. Your responses will help shape and inform our action plan.

Apply to host a Frontrunner placement
Frontrunners are back. Staff applications to host a placement starting in the spring term are now open. Find out more.

Everyone loves Essex Weekly...
Don't they? I mean, we love it, but what do we know? Tell us what you think by completing our very quick survey. Go on, please.

Wellbeing support for self-isolating students
Our new Student Isolation Support team will be providing wellbeing support for students in self-isolation. They'll keep in contact with all isolating students to ensure they have access to all the necessities and wellbeing resources. You can contact the team at isupport@essex.ac.uk.

Multifactor authentication (MFA) – are you using the app?
Most staff and students are now protected with MFA. If you have MFA and you’re using text or call verification, we recommend you switch to using the Microsoft Authenticator app for an easier sign in experience.

Supporting you to use Zoom for dual delivery
Make sure you're up to speed with using Zoom with our elearning FAQ and take a look at our advice for all Zoom setup types. You can also watch this recording of our Zoom Room training session to find out more.

NEWS AND RESEARCH

Raising accounting standards across Nepal's public sector
Essex Business School research has benefitted the government, investors and development partners, like the World Bank and Nepalese society, by ensuring decision makers are truly accountable.

We're part of major study uncovering insights into lifespan
Researchers in our School of Life Sciences have been part of a major study that demonstrates a direct link between fewer protein mistakes and longevity for the first time.

Why is there a global decline in voter turnout?
Research by Dr Filip Kostelka, from our Department of Government, says those born into affluence need to be re-engaged by politicians.

Discussing WW1, the battle of Gallipoli and shell shock
Michael Roper shares insights into one of the worst campaigns of WW1 with historian David Olusoga on BBC's A House Through Time.

TRAINING AND EVENTS

Helping you to deliver attention grabbing content
Join Dr Jamie Gallagher, an international award winning presenter, at 1pm on Tuesday 28 September 2021 for an interactive workshop that will help you leave a lasting impression with your presentations, both in-person and online. Book now on HR Organiser.

Find out what investors want to know
Even the best propositions can come unstuck if the people seeking investment aren’t prepared. Fortunately, there are some excellent tools available to make your business stand out to investors. Simon Atack of Innovate UK EDGE tells us more at 2pm on Tuesday 28 September.