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Get to Know: Ubuntu Society

Celebrating unity across East, South & Central Africa...

 
SU Festive Light Trail

Book now - spaces are limited!...

 
VOTING HAS CLOSED

Your new SCOs and Council Reps are......

 
Get to know: Amnesty International Society

Want to raise awareness about various human rights issue? Read on......

 
VP Welfare October 2024 Blog

Read all about what a Busy B Nifemi has been in October!...

 
Increasing employability big plan

Read all about the Big Plan project Nifemi is leading this year....

 
 
Why I'm Excited For Diwali

You can join get involved with any Diwali event between now and 1 November...

 
VP Education October Update 2024

Read what I've been up to in the past month....

 
Developing Engagement with Education Action Plan

Read Joe's collaborative Big Plan Action Plan with the University...

 
VP Southend Summer 2024

Read what I have been up to this Summer!...

 
Find other people who stand for human rights

at the SU's Amnesty International Society...

 
Find other people who are dramatic like you...

at the SU's Theatre Arts Society...

 
Find other people who are in their Taylor era...

at the SU's Taylor Swift Society...

 
Black History Month

Celebrate throughout October at......

 
Reclaiming the 'Token Black Girl' Narrative

My experience of feeling like I didn't belong, how it effected my childhood and why I now see my difference as my power....

 
TEDx: Unveiling the Unseen

Ideas Worth Spreading & Empowering Voices......

 
First week at uni?

We're here to help...

 
Celebrating Nigerian Independence Day

A Reflection of Pride and Community...

 
What's it really like to be a Student Trustee?

The role, the perks and how to apply. Applications are now closed for 24/25....

 
OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL EVENT?

Find how to spot an unofficial vent...

 
ISA Exec Roles Open Now

Apply to be an ISA Exec!...

 
Student Spotlight: Jasmine Vincent

Read why Graduation means so much to Jas...

 
Student Spotlight: Aimée Lucking

Read why Graduation means so much to Aimée...

 
ESSEX BLADES ARE IN BUCs TOP 30

We celebrate the Blades highest ranking in the BUCs table!...

 
Welcome to Essex

Here's everything you need to know 🤩...

 
Exams are over. What happens next?
Two signs being held by SU staff congratulating students finishing their final exam

So, you’ve now finished your exams for this academic year and you’re now wondering what happens next… We’ve put together some key bits of in...

 
VOTE ON 4 JULY

Choose who leads the UK Government...

 
The results are in

See the winners of the SU Communities Election...

 
JOIN THE 2024 WELCOME TEAM

We’d LOVE your help welcoming new students, settling them in and ensuring that they have a memorable & fun start to their time at Essex....

 
The UK General Election is coming

Find out everything you need to know...

 
Sip and Paint Collaboration!

Join your Asian Rep and your Black & LGBTQ+ Community Officers for a special Sip & Paint evening...

 
Sip and Paint Collaboration!

Join your Asian Rep and your Black & LGBTQ+ Community Officers for a special Sip & Paint evening...

 
VP Education April & May Update

Read what I've been up to....

 
SPORTS AWARDS 24

Well done to all of our winners and those shortlisted đź‘Ź...

 
VOLUNTEERING AWARDS 24'

Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted and to our amazing winners đź‘Ź...

 
ESSEX STUDENTS HAVE A âť“ FOR YOU

Vote in the referendum until 16:00 Friday 10 May...

 
Self-Define Today 👉

So that you can vote in the SU Communities Election......

 
Pull another student through

Send a message of support...

 
CHOOSE WHO REPRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meet the candidates for SCO and Council Reps...

 
VP Welfare April Blog 2024

Read all about what your VP Welfare Nifemi has been working on in April!...

 
VP Education March Update

Read what I've been up to in the past month....

 
Happy Passover

Not familiar with this holiday? Your Jewish Society explain more......

 
Holi

Everything you need to know......

 
Exams & Assessment Support

Find out how we've got your back...

 
VTeam Presents: Essex Got Talent

Auditions open until Monday 15 April 23:59...

 
 
How to avoid academic offences

We encourage you to be a "rebel" at Essex but when it comes to exams it's better to follow the rules!...

 
How to prepare for an exam

Follow this step by step guide to help you prepare for the upcoming assessment period....

 
How to read your Exam Timetable

Locations, timings, type of exam... Understanding your exam timetable can save so much stress. We've broken it down for you right here!...

 
Got an in-person Exam? We've got your back!

Exams come in all shapes and sizes but a number of assessments are now back to being in person. Read on for all you need to know about in pe...

 
TERM 2 BIG PLAN UPDATE

Term 2 updates from the Student Leaders...

 
QAWWALI

Our first ever Qawwali!...

 
LGBTQ+ SAFETY SURVEY

Report any safety issues you have experienced or witnessed on campus to help us better protect our students...

 
Spring Break

Opening times and events...

 
Derby Day is coming...

Wednesday 24 April - save the date...

 
The Best Places to Study on Campus!

We went on the hunt to find the the best spots on campus to study, whichever vibe you're after....

 
Have your say

Complete the survey on life at Essex...

 
 

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