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I'm currently in the final stages of my PhD journey at Essex Business School, specialising in Accounting. Embarking on this academic adventure can be both exhilarating and challenging, so I want to share my experience as a PhD student, explaining the PhD process and what a typical day looks like for me.
Adam Adams
18 January 2024
Read about our new fund, founded on the generous donations of a small group of Essex alumni.
Alumni team, Philanthropy
It's natural to feel homesick as you adjust to a new environment. Leaving behind familiar faces, places, and routines can be overwhelming. If you find yourself experiencing homesickness, just know that you aren’t alone. Here are my tips for coping with homesickness, so you can enjoy your first few days, weeks, and months at Essex.
Zuzanna Tobiasz
Our Colchester campus's theatre launches it's Spring 2024 programme and it is packed full of homegrown student theatre, LGBTQ+ events and free student workshops!
Hanna Jones, Lakeside Theatre
15 January 2024
Share your memories of Colchester and win £300
Communications Office
12 January 2024
Whether you're already gearing up your journey at University of Essex or just considering it, here’s what makes Southend campus special.
Marketing and Student Recruitment
The exciting world of university is a blend of challenges and opportunities that knows no bounds. Whether you're diving in fresh or making a comeback like me (yep, took a little break too), finding the harmony between life and academics is no small feat. Lucky for you, I've been down that road and picked up some tips to keep my mental health in check while nailing my assignments.
Belle Williams
Promotion of the discount available to customers who use a reusable coffee cup
Sustainability Team
10 January 2024
Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service
09 January 2024
There are thousands of online resources, apps and research tools available to assist your studies or research in STEM subjects, but where do you start, and which resources are reliable?
Greg Cadge, Danilo Petti
04 January 2024