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School of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Nerthiga Kandasamy tells us how her scholarship for a Masters in Molecular Medicine felt like her dreams had come true.

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

Scholarship recipient Damaris chats about what her scholarship means to her, and what she hopes to achieve following her Masters in Tropical Marine Biology.

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

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

Alumni team

03 November 2021

Essex graduates Steve Wright and Charlotte Thomson chat to us about their roles at luxury brand, Chanel.

06 September 2021

Spotlight On...an environmental consultant

We chat to alumna Amie Lenkowiec about her career which has taken her across the world

11 May 2021

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

For International Women’s Day we are shining a light on our diverse alumni community and the inspiring stories of where life has taken them since Essex.

Alumni team

08 March 2021

Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

Dr Natalie Hicks is a lecturer within the School of Life Sciences. Her research looks at climate change and how elevated CO2 levels affect the chemistry of our oceans, and how the seabed is important in storing carbon.

Sustainability Team

02 November 2020

There are a few things that helped shaped my experience and helped me live my best life at university. So, I’ve decided to share them with you.

Aisha Yusuff

09 June 2020

Working together to protect the native oyster

Dr Thomas Cameron

10 October 2019

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School of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Finding a cure for cancer

Leading marine wildlife conservation in Central America

Spotlight on...an aquarist

Spotlight on...a career at Chanel

Spotlight On...an environmental consultant

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

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

4 things I wish I knew before I started at the University of Essex

Conservation is all about the people