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Over 50 years ago, Essex was built by the generosity of others, and our culture of philanthropy is still woven through the university today. These are the stories of how with your support, we continue to change the world.

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Launching the Hong Kong Student Fund

Philanthropy, Alumni team

18 January 2024

A fountain of knowledge

Why I support Essex

Sharon White, Philanthropy

02 October 2023

A student and an academic member of staff working closely on a research project

Win a research grant worth £1,000 from Santander Universities

Philanthropy

08 September 2023

Would you like a career in forensic or chartered accountancy?

Accounting for climate change

Philanthropy, Alumni team

11 May 2023

Educating the next generation

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Pioneering theatre project crowdfunds more than £1,300

Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Leading marine wildlife and conservation in Central America.

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Balancing politics and environmental protection

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Finding a cure for cancer

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Transforming higher education in Pakistan

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Hardship Fund continues to support students in need

Philanthropy

30 August 2022

Hardship Fund grants emergency bursaries to over 500 students

Philanthropy, William Millar

22 December 2020

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