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An upwards march: charting the University of Essex’s rise up the rankings

The incoming vice-chancellor, Prof Frances Bowen, credits the student-focused approach at the University of Essex for its soaring rankings and high satisfaction rating

The Guardian - UK

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph – inquest

Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester.

Evening Standard

The 2024 Sir Paul Curran award for academic journalism goes to Paul Whiteley

Paul Whiteley, emeritus professor of government at the University of Essex, has been named as the 2024 winner of the Sir Paul Curran award for academic communication.

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The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health

The Independent UK

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

Mental ill health has been cited as a factor in the welfare overhaul, and experts agree it has worsened since the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Scientists developing potatoes that could withstand heatwaves

A team of researchers described their work as ‘a promising avenue for yield increases in the face of a warming planet’.

Evening Standard

An essential Christmas dinner item is under threat from global warming

Scientists are working to protect the Christmas dinner

The Independent UK

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World Update: Middle East conflict escalating rapidly – there’s no telling where it will end

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The Conversation

University says it is first to open ‘Minecraft psychology lab’

Students at the University of Essex will learn, research and build experiments within the popular computer game.

The Independent UK

Leah Levin obituary

Campaigner for human rights and director of Justice, the organisation that pushes for legal reform

The Guardian - UK

Genetics may help explain Black men’s high prostate cancer risk, say scientists

Exclusive: Researchers find mutations that are more common in men with African ancestry after DNA analysis

The Guardian - UK

Job Loss Increases Miscarriage Risk For Pregnant People, Study Finds

University of Essex research reveals a 23.5% miscarriage rate when either parent loses their job during pregnancy.

Zenger

Royal Ballet School undertaking study to help young dancers perform safely

Sport scientists want to find out how strength training could reduce the risk of injuries to students

Evening Standard

Royal Ballet School study looks to reduce risk of injuries to dancers

Researchers are hoping that the study will help to optimise performance and training schedules.

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The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

Writer and ‘proud Essex girl’ Dr Sarah Perry said she is looking forward to supporting and inspiring students.

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brotherston obituary

Other lives: Scholar of Native American literature whose many books celebrated the writing of peoples across the continent

Evening Standard

Essex University’s Paternoster lift goes viral on TikTok

University of Essex’s Paternoster lift underwent a major renovation in 2020-2021.

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