University of Essex

Celebrating 50 years 

In 1964, 122 students arrived at a new university built upon a bold vision. We were small, with big ambitions. Over five decades we have more than fulfilled our potential, becoming one of the UK’s leading academic institutions. 

Today, we are a truly global community producing impactful research, with members who thrive on critical thinking, creativity and challenging established conventions to improve the world. 

This year we’re celebrating our collective achievements, reflecting on our founding years and reminiscing about our evolution. We're exploring six research topics that offer an insight into the scope of the outstanding work our researchers undertake. TheSomething Fierce exhibition looks into how the architecture and the people shaped Essex’s unique living and learning environment. 

Events and activities, including TEDx events, are taking place at our campuses and around the world, and we invite all our members, friends and community to join in. Celebrations began in September with a huge Homecoming Weekend.

 

Upcoming (0)

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Past (14)

TEDx University of Essex primary image

TEDx University of Essex

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM

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TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare primary image

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 AM

Free

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir primary image

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir

Sat, Mar 7, 7:00 PM

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Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now? primary image

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now?

Wed, Feb 4, 7:00 PM

Free

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan primary image

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan

Mon, Feb 2, 2:30 PM

Free

Then and Now Magic Show (First session) primary image

Then and Now Magic Show (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30 PM

Free

Sculpture in the Park primary image

Sculpture in the Park

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

Free

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session) primary image

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:30 AM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM

Free

TEDx University of Essex primary image

TEDx University of Essex

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM

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TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare primary image

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 AM

Free

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir primary image

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir

Sat, Mar 7, 7:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now? primary image

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now?

Wed, Feb 4, 7:00 PM

Free

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan primary image

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan

Mon, Feb 2, 2:30 PM

Free

Then and Now Magic Show (First session) primary image

Then and Now Magic Show (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30 PM

Free

Sculpture in the Park primary image

Sculpture in the Park

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

Free

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session) primary image

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:30 AM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM

Free

Celebrating 50 years 

In 1964, 122 students arrived at a new university built upon a bold vision. We were small, with big ambitions. Over five decades we have more than fulfilled our potential, becoming one of the UK’s leading academic institutions. 

Today, we are a truly global community producing impactful research, with members who thrive on critical thinking, creativity and challenging established conventions to improve the world. 

This year we’re celebrating our collective achievements, reflecting on our founding years and reminiscing about our evolution. We're exploring six research topics that offer an insight into the scope of the outstanding work our researchers undertake. TheSomething Fierce exhibition looks into how the architecture and the people shaped Essex’s unique living and learning environment. 

Events and activities, including TEDx events, are taking place at our campuses and around the world, and we invite all our members, friends and community to join in. Celebrations began in September with a huge Homecoming Weekend.

 

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
TEDx University of Essex primary image

TEDx University of Essex

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM

Check ticket price on event

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare primary image

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 AM

Free

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir primary image

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir

Sat, Mar 7, 7:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now? primary image

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now?

Wed, Feb 4, 7:00 PM

Free

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan primary image

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan

Mon, Feb 2, 2:30 PM

Free

Then and Now Magic Show (First session) primary image

Then and Now Magic Show (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30 PM

Free

Sculpture in the Park primary image

Sculpture in the Park

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

Free

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session) primary image

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:30 AM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM

Free

TEDx University of Essex primary image

TEDx University of Essex

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM

Check ticket price on event

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare primary image

TEDxLive 2015 Truth and Dare

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00 AM

Free

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir primary image

Carmina Burana, Carl Orff - University of Essex Choir

Sat, Mar 7, 7:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now? primary image

Coalition: Devil's pact or dream match? The General Election - what now?

Wed, Feb 4, 7:00 PM

Free

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan primary image

The World after Iraq and Afghanistan

Mon, Feb 2, 2:30 PM

Free

Then and Now Magic Show (First session) primary image

Then and Now Magic Show (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates & Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30 PM

Free

Sculpture in the Park primary image

Sculpture in the Park

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

Free

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session) primary image

Comedy Club 4 Kids (Second session)

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

Free

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session) primary image

Zoe and Beans: Pirates and Pants! with Chloe Inkpen (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:30 AM

Free

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session) primary image

The Lost Laws of Titus Livius Adventure Trail (First session)

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM

Free