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Welcome, Welcome

Train strikes impacting arrivals weekend: 30 September - 1 October

We are aware that on Saturday 30 September 2023 a rail strike has been confirmed in the UK. This will also cause disruption on Sunday 1 October.

Iain Farquharson

27 September 2023

5 Essential things to do before moving in

Here are five things to do before you move in that will help you feel more comfortable and confident when you move into your new room on campus.

Accommodation Essex

15 June 2023

My experience of returning to Higher Education through Clearing

It’s a relief to be doing assignments on topics that I actually enjoy, and the sense of freedom is amazing. Even though I am only in my first year, I already feel so connected with Essex and look forward to what the next years ahead bring!

Belle Williams

26 April 2023

My Clearing Experience at University of Essex

I would just like to encourage anybody who is looking to apply to Essex through Clearing to just go for it! You never know how far this leap will take you, and the opportunities you will receive.

Eniola Abdul

12 April 2023

Coming back from an experience abroad also means to experience a reverse cultural shock and it can be hard to reconnect with personal and academic life. Antonella told us how she faced her return to Essex.

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

28 February 2023

Professor Madeline Eacott, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), offers some top tips for your Welcome experience.

Professor Madeline Eacott

03 October 2022

Professor Madeline Eacott, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), offers some top tips for your Welcome experience.

Professor Madeline Eacott

03 October 2022

Professor Madeline Eacott, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), offers some top tips for your Welcome experience.

Professor Madeline Eacott

03 October 2022

Soneika Atkinson

12 July 2022

Academic Registrar, Richard Stock welcomes the new students of 2020 to the University of Essex

Richard Stock

13 October 2020

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Welcome, Welcome

Train strikes impacting arrivals weekend: 30 September - 1 October

5 Essential things to do before moving in

My experience of returning to Higher Education through Clearing

My Clearing Experience at University of Essex

Reverse culture shock after studying abroad

Welcome to East 15

Welcome to our Southend Campus

Welcome to our Colchester Campus

Starting a new term at University

Welcome to our community