Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is increasing his crackdown on human rights and civil liberties ahead of July's presidential elections.

Nicolas Forsans of Essex Business School discusses this 'deeply corrupt, authoritarian and criminal state' in the The Conversation

brnw.ch/21wJ5HV

We're giving away a VIP Graduation package worth £300 with professional photography, gown hire, two guest tickets, and £150 toward overnight accommodation!

For your chance to win, complete your National Student Survey by 30 April: brnw.ch/21wJ5od

The University of Essex was among the first institutions to declare a climate and ecological emergency.

This led to our most ambitious sustainability plan ever with our students and staff helping us rise to the challenge.

Find out more: brnw.ch/21wJ5ds

The Essex Student Journal is a multi-disciplinary academic journal, run by and for Essex students.

The Journal closed Volume 14, a special issue on EDI last week. Featuring eight publications from students, read the special issue: brnw.ch/21wJ4WT

On #EarthDay we're looking back at the amazing guests who have joined Jules Pretty
on our Louder Than Words Podcast from Tanya Steele @ @WWF_UK to our very own Dr Michelle Taylor

Listen to brilliant interviews about protecting and restoring our planet: brnw.ch/21wJ3xz

Discover how our research is changing the world at Firstsite Colchester this May

Join Essex Law School and LiFTS_at_Essex as they discuss Julian Assange's extradition, cybercrime legislation and journalism as a field of belonging in a precarious world

brnw.ch/21wJ3cZ

The Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, has made special trip to our Southend Campus.

Students demonstrated the facilities in the the Nursing Skills Lab, the state-of-the-art Dental Skills Lab and the East 15 Acting School.

brnw.ch/21wJ2Ly

Join Dr Daniel O'Brien of LiFTS_at_Essex as he explores five films that use POV shots to get the viewers into the mind of unrelatable characters.

From Terminator to Dark Passage via Peep Show, catch-up on this article in The Conversation.
brnw.ch/21wJ1uC

We are going to MANCHESTER🤩!

#UptheRebs

[Service Alert] Investigating: We're aware of an issue affecting our network and are currently investigating.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing you. We'll post another update as soon as we know more. stspg.io/ql8p6vm7g3vx?u…

Weekend Read

Dr Tom Quinn of Government @ Essex explores what the ongoing story of Angela Rayner's living arrangements could mean for Keir Starmer, and how the Gaza conflict could effect a possible deputy leadership election.

brnw.ch/21wJ0l7

The Conversation

We can't believe that Spring #EssexGraduation is over.

12 ceremonies, hundreds of fantastic graduates and the beginning of exciting futures.

We are so proud of the class of 2024, it's been incredible to celebrate with you this week.

Find more images: brnw.ch/21wIZAd

‘Devoting myself to learning was the single biggest influence on my life.’

First gen University of Essex graduate Professor Sir Chris Pissarides won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2010 🏆

Read his story: loom.ly/Q7CMw9M

#100Faces

Two documentary films by Nic Blower of LiFTS_at_Essex offer a unique view of the people living and working on Colchester's Greenstead estate.

Showing at the Lakeside Theatre on 23 April, the films reveal life-affirming stories of community cohesion.

brnw.ch/21wIY2t

Day 4 of our #EssexGraduation and the sun has joined the celebrations.

Congratulations to all our graduates. As they step into their exciting futures, they'll always be a part of the Essex family.

Find more photos: brnw.ch/21wIX71

Young people living in deprived coastal areas are likely to become unhealthier young adults than those living in deprived inland communities, new research by Essex’s Centre for Coastal Communities has found.

brnw.ch/21wIWxk

Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing
Dr Emily T Murray

Diabetic students across the UK are set to be helped by a new innovative programme developed by Essex researchers.

Find out more: brnw.ch/21wIW8f

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
EssexPsychology

The University of Essex is thrilled to announce we're bringing elite women's cricket to the county with Essex Cricket.

This builds on the success of our record-breaking Essex Rebels Basketball and the launch of the East's only FA Women's High Performance Centre.

brnw.ch/21wIVXj

𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅. 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗲 🫶

We are delighted to announce that Essex has been awarded a Tier One professional women's team!

The news comes after a successful bid to become one of eight teams from 2025, in partnership with University of Essex & Essex Rebels Basketball.

Class of 2024: Hannah Adams

Hannah is an inspiration to anyone who feels the pressure of balancing academic studies with the demands of daily life.

Find out how Hannah completed dream PhD in Biological Sciences in nearly eight years of study.

brnw.ch/21wIUhj