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Wivenhoe Park celebrates decade of Green Flag success

Wivenhoe Park at the University of Essex has secured a prestigious Green Flag Award for the tenth consecutive year, recognising its outstanding green spaces and biodiversity.
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Interactive research showcase to facilitate community engagement

On 6 July, our NIHR mental health research team welcomed partners and collaborators from across Essex, Thurrock and Southend youth mental health sector to the Minories art gallery in Colchester for an ...
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Class of 2026: Matthew Van De Vyver

Award-winning Essex graduate Matthew Van De Vyver has led sustainability projects, developed a Mars rover and secured a ...
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Hong Kong business leader awarded honorary degree

One of Hong Kong’s most successful business leaders Patrick Lam has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Essex.
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Red Cross leader awarded honorary degree

Global humanitarian leader Natia Loladze whose work has helped millions of people across the world with the Red Cross has returned to the University of Essex to receive an honorary degree.
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Professor who swapped lab for the front line of peacebuilding honoured

Internationally respected academic, human rights advocate and peacebuilder Professor Rida Al Tubuly was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her tireless work promoting ...
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Criminologist to report to PM in new government ethics role

University of Essex Criminologist Dr Kat Hadjimatheou has been appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission which will report to the Prime Minister on matters related to standards in public life.
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Essex student turned scientific research leader honoured at graduation

University of Essex alumna Dr Lesley Thompson returned to our Colchester Campus to receive an honorary degree in recognition of her work with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council ...
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Healthcare pioneer returns to Essex to receive honorary degree

TestCard Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Andrew Botham has received an honorary degree from the University of Essex some 27 years after he originally graduated in Biochemistry.
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Beth Barrett-Wild awarded honorary degree by University of Essex

The honour marks a full-circle moment for Beth, who grew up playing hockey and running cross-country events at the University of Essex before going on to become one of the driving forces behind the ...
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Clint Dyer awarded honorary degree by University of Essex

Clint Dyer receives an honorary degree from the University of Essex, recognising his outstanding contribution to theatre, storytelling and cultural life.