In the past 24 hours we have again seen the devastating impact of continued conflict in Israel and Palestine and we extend our condolences to all those affected.

We know that the tragic loss of life will be felt by many within our community of Essex students from around the world.

If you or someone you know is affected and in need of assistance we encourage you to please reach out to the following services within the University for support:

• The University’s Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service is on hand to offer you expert, confidential support
• Togetherall is a safe, online service that offers peer-to-peer mental health support
• The University’s Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders are also available to offer a confidential listening ear