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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...

 
LEAD YOUR COMMUNITY

Apply before Sunday 20 October...

 
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...

 
A top rated Students’ Union. Again 🏆💛

We're one of the top 10 SU's in the country for the 6th year running...

 
SU Leadership Election Winners

Your 24/25 Student Leaders are......

 
Pebbles with a cause

A university campus can be a lonely place but we are fortunate to have our very own campus cat....

 
Don’t Furr-get March 5th: Campus Cat Day!

Read about what there is to do on Tuesday 5th March...

 
 
Campus Cat Day Photo winner: Debbie Hall

View Campus Cat Day's winning photo snapped by Debbie Hall...

 
Ode to Pebbles

Read Damien Bell's Campus Cat Day winning poem...

 
VP Education February Update

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

 
Campus Cat: Origins Story

The tale of how Pebbles came to live at Essex...

 
Campus Cat Day

Find out how we celebrated Pebbles...

 
Essex Blades BUCS Update

See how the teams did this month...

 
Final year, no idea?

The University have put together a series of events specifically tailored to final year students with support on how to find and successfull...

 
SU VOLUNTEERING WEEK

Be part of something 12-18 February...

 
VP Welfare December & January Blog 2023

Read all about what your VP Welfare Nifemi has been working on in December and January!...

 
S.H.A.G Week Survey

Fill in our survey ahead of the Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance week so we can find out more about Essex Students!...

 
 

Essex Students' Union news

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...

 
Welcome to Essex

Here's everything you need to know 🤩

 
LEAD YOUR COMMUNITY

Apply before Sunday 20 October

 
Black History Month

Celebrate throughout October at...

 
First week at uni?

We're here to help

 
Celebrating Nigerian Independence Day

A Reflection of Pride and Community

 
OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL EVENT?

Find how to spot an unofficial vent

 
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.

 
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!

 
VOTE ON 4 JULY

Choose who leads the UK Government

 
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

 
The results are in

See the winners of the SU Communities Election

 
CHOOSE WHO REPRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meet the candidates for SCO and Council Reps

 
SPORTS AWARDS 24

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

 
Pull another student through

Send a message of support

 
VOLUNTEERING AWARDS 24'

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

 
Congratulations VTeam

The first SU to be awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

 
A top rated Students’ Union. Again 🏆💛

We're one of the top 10 SU's in the country for the 6th year running

 
Self-Define Today 👉

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

 
ESSEX STUDENTS HAVE A âť“ FOR YOU

Vote in the referendum until 16:00 Friday 10 May

 
Exams & Assessment Support

Find out how we've got your back

 
Happy Passover

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

 
Derby Day is coming...

Wednesday 24 April - save the date

 
Holi

Everything you need to know...

 
Have your say

Complete the survey on life at Essex

 
Spring Break

Opening times and events

 
TERM 2 BIG PLAN UPDATE

Term 2 updates from the Student Leaders

 
QAWWALI

Our first ever Qawwali!

 
VTeam Presents: Essex Got Talent

Auditions open until Monday 15 April 23:59

 
SU Leadership Election Winners

Your 24/25 Student Leaders are...

 
Campus Cat: Origins Story

The tale of how Pebbles came to live at Essex

 
Pebbles with a cause

A university campus can be a lonely place but we are fortunate to have our very own campus cat.

 
Don’t Furr-get March 5th: Campus Cat Day!

Read about what there is to do on Tuesday 5th March

 
Campus Cat Day Photo winner: Debbie Hall

View Campus Cat Day's winning photo snapped by Debbie Hall

 
Ode to Pebbles

Read Damien Bell's Campus Cat Day winning poem

 
Campus Cat Day

Find out how we celebrated Pebbles

 
SU VOLUNTEERING WEEK

Be part of something 12-18 February

 
Essex Blades BUCS Update

See how the teams did this month

 
Final year, no idea?

The University have put together a series of events specifically tailored to final year students with support on how to find and successfully apply for graduate work or study.

 
S.H.A.G Week Survey

Fill in our survey ahead of the Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance week so we can find out more about Essex Students!

 
Updates to SU Student Leader roles

We’re making some important changes to our student leader roles from the 24/25 academic year onwards that we wanted you to know about.

 
Blades News 6th December (Week 10)

Your weekly roundup of Essex Blades News.

 
Blades Update 22nd November (Week 8)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades News

 
Christmas Opening Hours

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Staying on campus? Discover your favourite SU venues opening hours...

 
Student Spotlight: Isobel, Shannon & Marina

Read how Marina has taken her production from coursework to the real world.

 
Blades Update 15th November (Week 7)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades News.

 
Blades Update 9th November (Week 6)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades News

 
Blades Update 1st November (Week 5)

Your weekly roundup of Essex Blades news.

 
Blades Update 25th October (Week 4)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades News.

 
Blades Update 11th October (Week 2)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades news.

 
Blades Update 18th October (Week 3)

Your weekly round-up of Essex Blades news