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Melanie Symonds shares her experience of watching her daughter Maddie leave home to study at the University of Essex and how they both adjusted to the change. From initial worries to newfound independence, read her insights and advice for fellow parents: brnw.ch/21wSHrH

Charities, councils and businesses will benefit from an exciting £3m partnership which will share expert skills from technical staff across the Eastern region. Find out more: brnw.ch/21wSHFE

As Ukrainian and Russian officials meet face-to-face for the first time since 2022, Professor Natasha Lindstaedt of Government @ Essex explores Vladimir Putin's decision not to attend the talks and what it might mean for his “friendship” with Donald Trump. brnw.ch/21wSHUI

An international team of deep-sea scientists led by School of Life Sciences, University of Essex and Ocean Census researcher Dr Michelle Taylor has discovered new coral gardens, species, and hydrothermal vents in the remote South Sandwich Islands on a Schmidt Ocean expedition. brnw.ch/21wSJOo

NHS England's Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Dee Ripley, has visited our Colchester Campus to help celebrate the first anniversary of our Centre for Healthcare Science. Find out about her visit and the work of the Centre: brnw.ch/21wSKHV

Good luck to Essex Women's Cricket 🏏 today as they take on Surrey. Our Essex Rebels Basketball and Essex Rebels Volleyball are cheering you on as part of our exciting #WeAreEssex partnership. Find out more about how we're helping mark a 'new era of professional women’s cricket’ - brnw.ch/21wSKWg

A new global World Heart Federation report co-authored by Essex public health experts has called for governments to tackle rising levels of obesity to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Find out more about the report: brnw.ch/21wSL7I

Bookings are open for our 2025 Open Days, where you can chat to current students and lecturers, view our accommodation, tour our campus and ask questions. Our June Open Day programme is now live, find it here: brnw.ch/21wSMjT

NoFence collars are being used to manage grazing without the need for physical barriers, such as electric fences, as part of a collaboration between Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the University of Essex. The project aims to improve wildlife management at key sites. brnw.ch/21wSMwO

This week's Pint of Science UK Festival with our amazing Essex scientists is almost a total sell-out in Colchester, but you can still book for 'The Ingenious Community' today (Tuesday 20 May) here: brnw.ch/21wSMPP

Thank you to everyone who supported our student authors at the Essex Student Journal Conference 2025 on 30 April. You can now read the full conference proceedings: brnw.ch/21wSNk7 We asked four of our student authors why Essex students should publish with the Journal.

A study into grassroots rugby concussion found players’ brains are still affected after being cleared to play. Led by Dr Ben Jones of Sport-Rehab-Ex UOE, the study found seven out of eight concussed players still had abnormal brain responses 25 days after injury. brnw.ch/21wSOen

As Latin America undergoes one of its most profound human rights crises in decades, Nicolas Forsans explores the seven countries taking the biggest hit. Read the The Conversation article: brnw.ch/21wSOzW

Our University flag is flying at half-mast in memory of Professor Françoise Hampson, whose funeral is taking place today. Françoise joined Essex in 1983 and was a ‘towering figure’ in our Human Rights Centre. Read our tribute to Françoise: brnw.ch/21wSQ1w

The natural world is under threat, and current laws aren't enough. Essex’s Dr Matthew Gillett is supporting the international recognition of ecocide as a crime, fighting for stronger global accountability for environmental harm. brnw.ch/21wSQfx Essex Law School

Join us as we go Into the Woods... ArtExchange invite you to the Launch Party on Thursday 29 May, 6pm to 8pm. Inspired by William Blake, 'Into the Woods' creates a platform for artists who question our relationship with the natural world around us. brnw.ch/21wSQvm

Essex experts will help shape policy in a new health inquiry to improve access to primary care. Professors Di Cesare and McPherson will help the parliamentary inquiry address the access challenges facing GPs, dentists, optometrists and pharmacies. brnw.ch/21wSQKa

Ever wondered how to balance work, study, and personal life? We chat to part-time Masters student Darshiny as she talks through the tools, tips and habits that help her stay organised, motivated and happy. brnw.ch/21wSRRz

Occupational therapy experts from our School of Health and Social Care are teaming up with charity Minstead Trust in a bid to revolutionise the adult social care sector. brnw.ch/21wSS9E

There are still some tickets left to see Diane Abbott, Britain’s first ever Black female MP, as she visits our Colchester Campus to discuss her memoir as part of Essex Book Festival on the 6th June. Find out more and get tickets: brnw.ch/21wSSAX