Essex Students' Union News

How to use Lightroom

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:35:57 Z

How to create images for social media using photoshop

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:38:08 Z

How to create images for marketing using photoshop

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:39:16 Z

How to create images for Youtube thumbnails using photoshop

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:40:31 Z

How to write an article

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:41:29 Z

Camera basics

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:42:01 Z

How to create a podcast from home

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:43:22 Z

How to edit a video at home using Lightworks

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:44:09 Z

How to frame a video for an interview

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:44:44 Z

How to read your Exam Timetable

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:16:34 +0100

Locations, timings, type of exam...

Accommodation sorted for next year? Now’s the time!

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:48:37 Z

Discover your options...

Your first steps as a Student Representative

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:59:59 Z

Creating a Study Timetable That Actually Works

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:12:43 Z

Save yourself from stress, late-night panic, and an unhealthy amount of caffeine.

4 Revision Techniques to smash your exams

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:36:14 Z

Use these to stay focused and productive

How to feed your brain

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:25:17 +0100

Fuel your brain like the Academic Weapon you are

Techniques to De-Stress

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:55:21 +0100

And no Yoga is involved, we promised!

SVG (Student Voice Groups): An Easy Guide

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:32:55 +0100

Here's what students thought of Term 2 …

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:14:43 +0100

Click to view the results

Sports Awards 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:57:46 +0100

Congrats to the winners and everyone who was shortlisted...

VOLUNTEERING AWARDS SHORTLIST 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:12:17 +0100

Congrats to everyone who's been shortlisted...

Essex Blades Powerlifters Bring the Heat at BUCS!

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:13:00 +0100

8th place nationally! See the breakdown of scores here.

Snooze to Win

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:44:16 +0100

Why sleep is your secret study power

SOCIETIES AWARDS 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:45:34 +0100

Congrats to the winners and everyone who's been shortlisted...

SU Trustees: the benefits and what you do

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:19:54 +0100

Apply now to be a Trustee for Essex SU

Stuck in a Study Slump? Here’s How to Bounce Back

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:54:59 +0100

Officer Report: April Update

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:44:35 +0100

LGBTQ+ Officer: February/March Update

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:48:43 +0100

LGBTQ+ Officer: April Update

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:49:58 +0100

AGM Incoming

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:17:21 +0100

Your SU needs you

A Quiet Thing

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:45:17 +0100

Mental Health Matters

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:22:52 +0100

Find out the support available

AND THE WINNER IS...

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:41:27 +0100

Meet your new SCOs and Council Reps

Teo Coroiu

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:19:11 +0100

Karolina Santos

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:24:27 +0100

Pavlina Polyviou

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:44:00 +0100

Ben MacIver

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:11:13 +0100

Annual General Meeting Minutes

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:39:36 +0100

Ready Set Read

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:27:30 +0100

Trans students belong at Essex. Full stop.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:40:57 +0100

Join us in supporting the “Gaza40” campaign

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:03:23 +0100

A statement from your Student Leader Team

An Appreciation for a former SU President

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:32:03 +0100

Read about David Kendall (SU President 1965-66)

Places to Hangout

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:09:30 +0100

Bus passes and Trains!

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:17:55 +0100

Parking Permits

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:22:39 +0100

International Handbook

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:10:16 +0100

VP Welfare Summer Blog 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:38:52 +0100

Read all about what Hareem has been up to in her first three months as your VP Welfare.

VP Education Summer Blog

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:33:50 +0100

President Update Blog: Summer Edition!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:40:10 +0100

Read about everything your SU President has been up to during the summer!

VP Activities - Summer Blog

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:29:27 +0100

Here's what I've been up to these past 3 months as your VP Activities! :)

Statement on the Antisemitic Manchester Synagogue Attack

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:51:37 +0100

A statement from your SU President & Essex SU Jewish Society

Mature Officer: October Update

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:36:59 +0100

LGBTQ+ Officer Update: October

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:40:34 +0100

October Report

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:37:50 +0100

October Report from your SCO

Statement on the Arson Attack on Peacehaven Mosque

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:22:30 +0100

A statement from your Student Leaders

VP SOUTHEND : OCTOBER WINS

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:08:32 +0100

VP Southend

VP Education October Blog

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:44:53 +0100

President's Update: October & Freshers

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:15:36 +0100

Keep up with what I'm up to on IG @essex_su_pres!

Fancy winning £100? 👀

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:58:32 +0100

Share your feedback here

Fancy winning £100? 👀

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:59:58 +0100

Share your thoughts here

Trans Officer: October Update

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:35:00 Z

Trans Awareness Week

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:40:32 Z

Find your SU Trans Community Events

Disability History Month

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:57:22 Z

See what's on for DHM

Men's Health Awareness Month

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:53:47 Z

Get help with physical/mental healthcare here

Do you know who your Student Advisor (SA) is?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:48:23 Z

Have you ever wondered what your Student Advisor can help you with? A Student Advisor (SA) is similar to your Personal Tutor from previous years. Your SA is there to support and advise you on any academic queries you may have or to direct you to the most appropriate source of advice when needed.

Festive Opening Times

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:29:09 Z

SU Festivities: Daytime

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:47:37 Z

See the merry line-up here

SU Festivities: Nighttime

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:55:22 Z

Peep your festive evenings here

SU Festive food, drinks, and gifts

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:06:52 Z

Time to get in the spirit!

Where to study in the evenings - Colchester

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:39:28 Z

Best Year Yet

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:23:09 Z

Wanna make 2026 your Best Year Yet?

VP Welfare - November Progress Report

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:37:30 Z

Check out!!

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:26:06 Z

VP Welfare Hareem reflects on this day

VP Education November Blog

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:05:50 Z

President's Update: November Edition!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:55:36 Z

Follow @essex_su_pres on IG for more updates!

VP Activities - November Blog

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:04:42 Z

Follow @essexsuactivities for more updates!

VP Southend : November Wins

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:08 Z

VP Southend

November Report

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:52 Z

VP SOUTHEND : SUMMER WINS

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:41:14 Z

VP Southend

Local Nurseries

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:46:58 Z

Changes to Southend Campus

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:04:37 Z

Information on major cost-saving decisions

Changes to Southend Campus

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:05:56 Z

Information on major cost-saving decisions

Extraordinary Council

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:41:15 Z

Open to all to join to speak directly to the Vice Chancellor

Important Changes to Extenuating Circumstances!!

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:09:21 Z

How you submit your Extenuating Circumstances has changes - based on student feedback the process has been simplified!

SCO November Report

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:21:30 Z

International SCO November Report

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:21:51 Z

LGBTQ+ Officer: November Update

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:13:45 Z

Trans Officer: November Update

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:19:44 Z

SCO November Report

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:32:55 Z

Travel Society Newsletter

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:47:43 Z

Catch up with Travel Soc

End of Term 1 Survey

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:02:20 Z

Your chance to win £25 cash

A statement from your Student Leaders

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:08:41 Z

An update from your Student Leaders on how they're advocating and representing you.

November Report

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:01:24 Z

A statement from your Student Leaders

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:56:57 Z

An update from your Student Leaders on how they're advocating and representing you.

Mature Officer: November Update

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:22:58 Z

December SCO Report

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:49:32 Z

Mature Officer: December Update

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:43:52 Z

Make change happen - SU Elections

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:56:12 Z

Find out how to shape your SU

Celebrating Lohri

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:01:13 Z

See what we're doing for Lohri

Everything Essex Sale

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:03:30 Z

Check out the bargains!

Blades Term 1 Triumph

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:06:10 Z

Click for scores on the door

SU Opportunities Fair

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:24:53 Z

Find out more about amazing experiences

Find your new home with SUHomes

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:31:48 Z

Browse all the hot properties 👀

Annual General Meeting Incoming

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:13:32 Z

Student Volunteering Week

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:10:21 Z

Find out how you can do good

The SU Shuttle Bus is NOW FREE!

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:22:39 Z

Safe travel - we've got your back

Make change happen - SU Elections

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:21:01 Z

Find out how to shape your SU

Travel Society Newsletter - January

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:17:48 Z

Catch up with Travel Soc

VP SOUTHEND : JANUARY WINS

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:56:39 Z

VP Southend

VP Education January Blog

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:19:00 Z

President's Update: January Edition!

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:56:58 Z

Follow @essex_su_pres on IG for more updates!

VP Activities - January Blog

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:37:16 Z

@ata.essexsu on Instagram

VP Welfare Blog - 4th Edition

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:07:00 Z

Traffic Light System for Using Generative AI

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:19:27 Z

LGBTQ+ History Month

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:36:59 Z

See what we've got lined up!

SHAG Activities

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:41:28 Z

Your Sexual Health and Guidance line-up

Win £690 of treats with WhatUni 🤑 CLOSING SATURDAY

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:15:20 Z

Don't miss your chance to win

Your Venues, Your Way - Your Changes! 📢

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:26:57 Z

Check out the changes you've made

Strike Support

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:52:34 Z

Everything you need to know

SU Election Applications Are OPEN

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:28:33 Z

Apply for a role now!

SU Advice: here to help

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:45:38 Z

Here's how SU Advice can help

Annual General Meeting Minutes

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:12:40 Z

These are the minutes of the Annual General Meeting for the academic year 2024-2025 held on the 6th of February 2026.

SHAG Month Resources

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:29:23 Z

An information bank on all things sex, sexuality, consent and relationships.

SU Reads, your low-commitment book club

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:17:16 Z

Learn more about joining 👀

Don't Miss Drag Sip & Paint!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:21:58 Z

Get the fabulous details here

Trans Officer: January and February Update

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:09:05 Z

Holi is Coming!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:02:45 Z

Read our student interview here 👀

Women's History Month

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:14:55 Z

Find out how we're celebrating

Further Strike Action

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:21:02 Z

Here's what you need to know

Leadership Election Candidate Hard Launch

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:29:47 Z

Meet your candidates here 👋

University Agrees to Review Assessment Feedback

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:57:01 Z

Guide to Spotting Money Scams

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:06:29 Z

SU Advice's guide on what to look out for.

Use Your Voice at the Voting Village

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:27:08 Z

Big decisions and BIG PRIZES

BACK THE BLADES this Derby Day

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:07:48 Z

Find out more and get hyped

President’s Update: Feb - Now!

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:13:07 Z

Follow @essex_su_pres on IG for more updates!

Meet Your New Student Leaders

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:13:57 Z

See who was elected here 👀

VP Activities - March Blog

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:13 Z

Visit @ata.essexsu for more updates!

VP Welfare Blog - 4th Edition

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:31:24 Z

Here's what I am up to!

VP SOUTHEND : FEB /MARCH BLOG

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:32:13 Z

VP SOUTHEND

Leadership Election wrap up

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:43:22 Z

VP Education March Blog

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:59:18 Z

SU Spring Break & Easter Opening Times

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:53:16 Z

See when your faves are open

Academic Offences

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:36:42 Z

Late Submissions

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:10:42 Z

Extenuating Circumstances

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:56:56 Z

Important Changes to Extenuating Circumstances!!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:58:54 Z

Ramadan, Reflection and Finding Home Away from Home

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:33:28 Z

Understanding Academic Offences

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:28:04 +0100

Here's what you need to know

Just Dropped: Your Exam Timetable

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0100

Using AI to help you study

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:06:01 +0100

Body Doubling to help with revision - what is it and how to do it

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:53 +0100

Understanding how body doubling can be used to help you study better

Pay the Placement

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:33:25 +0100

We want paid placements. Sign the petition 👉

Study Smarter, NOT Harder

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:22:40 +0100

Check out these study hacks

The Best Snacks for your Brain

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:35:35 +0100

Put these study snacks on the menu

Derby day needs you! volunteers wanted

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:22:39 +0100

LGBTQ+ Officer Term 2 Update

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:54:53 +0100