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Essex Love Stories: Iolanda and James

Essex Love Stories: Iolanda and James

Stories of our graduates who left Essex with more than just a degree

Alumni team

04 February 2022

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It is vital that climate action involves the ocean

It is vital that climate action involves the ocean

Dr Natalie Hicks, Dr Michelle Taylor

09 December 2021

Podcast

Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Professor Jules Pretty investigates the the double crisis facing our seas - the climate crisis and the threat to biodiversity. He speaks to Dr Michelle Taylor and Dr Natalie Hicks 0the School of Life Sciences at Essex and Simon Walmsley from WWF-UK who also studied at Essex. He also chats to writer and BBC presenter Tom Heap about his new book 39 Ways to Save the Planet.

Professor Jules Pretty

09 December 2021

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Spotlight on...an aquarist

Spotlight on...an aquarist

Essex graduate Harriet Tyley chats to us about working in London aquarium

Alumni team

03 November 2021

Podcast

Louder Than Words Podcast: This is Our Planet

Louder Than Words Podcast: This is Our Planet

In the latest episode of the Louder than Words Podcast, Professor Jules Pretty journalist Martha Dixon look at sustainability – in what we eat – and how we use our land. Academics from the University of Essex show us how they’re helping farmers meet our needs while saving the planet. They discover how Essex researchers are helping the reintroduction of beavers into habitats in the UK and how scientists are increasing crop yields to help feed our growing population.

Professor Jules Pretty

15 October 2021

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Inequality in Science

The School of Life Sciences hosted an open conversation on inequality in science and what Universities can do to improve diversity and inclusion in our field.

Liz Lee Reynolds

13 July 2021

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The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

What causes air pollution? Is it linked to climate change? And is our focus on outdoor air quality, and activities like the school run, correct? Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck answers the key questions.

Stephen Matthews

11 May 2021

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How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

Research science is a backbone to Greenpeace's work, providing a basis for their campaigns and highlighting areas that need attention.

Liz Lee Reynolds

29 March 2021

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COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

Republished from The Conversation, Professor Ian Colbeck, of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, explains why ventilating indoor spaces could help us save lives.

Professor Ian Colbeck

11 February 2021

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How augmented reality can bring science alive

How augmented reality can bring science alive

Augmented reality is helping deliver cutting-edge science sessions to students in Brent.

Dr Vladimir Teif, Dr Mari Chikvaidze

01 February 2021

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