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Statement on racism and homophobia
There have been some incidents of racist and anti-LGBTQ+ postings and graffiti on campus. We expect everyone in our community to be treated, and to treat others, with dignity and respect. If we identify those responsible, we will use disciplinary procedures. See the full statement.
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Remembering those who have passed away
We've historically planted trees to commemorate our students and staff who have passed away, but now we're exploring a more permanent way to remember our colleagues, students and friends. Find out more.
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Volunteer for the Student Conduct Committee
Our Student Conduct Committee are currently recruiting staff and student committee members. Find out how you can help foster a safe culture, create a welcoming and inclusive community, and support all our students to succeed. The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 22 October.
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Help us eradicate racial discrimination
We're submitting our Race Equality Charter application in 2022. Complete our staff 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.
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New toolkit can help your research have more impact
Excellent research doesn't automatically mean good impact - it requires planning and collaboration. The Research Impact Toolkit provides a suite of resources to help researchers start planning an impact strategy and make developing research impact an integral part of their research.
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Is Boris Johnson facing his own ‘winter of discontent’?
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Paul Whiteley, Department of Government, says that to gauge the public's reaction to the Government, it is more sensible to ask a question about how the government is currently performing, rather than about voting intentions.
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Facial recognition expertise impact featured as good practice
A case-study of research led by Professor Pete Fussey on how Essex Research was used in a legal judgment is featured as an example of Social Sciences making a difference on the new Academy of Social Sciences website.
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Help us promote COVID-safety
We've created a PowerPoint slide you can use in your teaching materials to help promote and support a COVID-safe campus. Remember, you can also collect boxes of face masks from central stores or from our test centres. Take a look at all the ways we can keep each other safe.
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Join our Dental Plan before 28 November
Our voluntary dental plan provides cover to help make costly dental treatment more affordable. There are three levels of cover to choose from and you can visit any dentist of your choice – whether NHS or private. The plans available start from £9.50 per month. Find out more.
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Let's get talking... let the new THINK series begin
We've got some great debates lined up for this term's THINK Series starting with a discussion around whether there should be a Universal Basic Income for all on Wednesday 20 October from 2 to 3.30pm. Would it reduce poverty and raise wellbeing or is it just immoral?
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It's Black History Month
We're celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a full programme of arts and cultural events. See what's on.
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Funding your business idea
Join us at 2pm on Tuesday 19 October as our expert presenters, Nitin Patel and William Millar, focus on entrepreneurs with innovative and market disruptive ideas, to help support growing businesses.
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