What We Do

HELP YOU GET A GREAT DEGREE & JOB

We’re pretty sure you choose Essex for the course; to educate yourself and get an amazing qualification and job (Although we’d like to think it was because of the amazing SU 😏).

We’re here to inspire and motivate you*, to lift you up when you’re in the middle of course-work hell, to make sure you get the quality of education you’re paying for, to support you during exams and celebrate with you afterwards and to help you land your dream job. Because we believe in you too.

*And we’re pretty good at it – ranked 7th in the country for Academic Representation in 2022.

EMBRACE GROWTH AT ESSEX

During your time at University you'll embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery, find your passions, and shape your future self.

We've got your back every step of the way! With plenty of opportunities to develop essential life skills. You can explore leadership roles, take up student jobs, become a Student Rep, join Sports Clubs & Society Committees, try out Rebel (Student Media), and be a part of VTeam.

FIND FRIENDS & FUN: THE ESSEX WAY

University is your time to dive into your passions and interests, while making lifelong friends who share them too. Your uniqueness is your superpower, and we celebrate that!

Whatever you want to do, we’re here to make it happen. With 40+ Sports Clubs, 130+ Societies & Community Groups, volunteering and student media groups; 2 nightclubs and 2 bars (hello party people), a café, social spaces and FREE events and mixers; there’s plenty of opportunities to connect with others. You’ll soon know what it means to be part of the SU family.

IGNITE CHANGE & SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY

Essex is the place where your voice matters.  

We’ve built a membership that celebrates diversity and uniqueness. One that is based on your passions, your personality and your needs.

Whatever you want to change, we’re here to make it happen. How? By putting you, our members at the heart of every decision we make. Through elected and voluntary SU Council roles, feedback forums and SU Student Ideas. Your ideas and vision can spark real change.

GET ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT

University life can be a rollercoaster of emotions - the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

As a member if Essex SU you’ll never have to manage alone.

Our caring and supportive SU Advice team are here whenever you need them, ready to listen and offer the advice you need.

Reach out whenever you need a chat or someone to lean on.

SU SPACES TO CALL HOME

Whether you’re looking to study or socialise, rehydrate or caffeinate, relax or party; your free SU membership gives you access to a load of SU venues, including; a Starbucks café, takeaway coffee stop, three shops, two bars, two nightclubs, a social space, cinema, an advice centre and letting agency.  

Whatever you want to do, there’s an SU Space for you 🌟🎉