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The University of Essex Christian Union society held a Carols service night full of singing and sharing with the purpose of delivering a Christmas message this last Tuesday the 6th of December. As students were arriving, the room became warmer and warmer with a pleasant background noise of many conversations and greetings between groups of …
Why were people dancing in Square 3? Who were they? And what does it have to do with apple pie? On the 1st of December, as the sun was shining over square 4, a stall was being set up by the Romanian society. As a small crowd formed around them, the atmosphere became electric as …
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âWe will visit anywhere; we will go wherever anyone needs us.â Wednesday 30th November was Wellbeing Day for the University of Essex when the VTeam invited students to take a moment out of their day to practice self-care. The day began with coffee in the Greenhouse CafĂ©, then the afternoon was filled with activities from …
The Reclaim the Night protest made its return to Colchester on Saturday 26th, following a 3-year hiatus due to Covid. The march traces its roots back to the 1970s when women took to the streets to protest the Yorkshire ripper murders and a night-time curfew for women, ordered by the police. Emotionally charged and poignant, …
âIn an ideal world, we wouldnât have to do any sort of vigil for any minority groupâ The vigil for Trans day of remembrance was held in square 3 at the University of Essex, on the 17th of November. As a notable crowd gathered to show support for the trans community, the atmosphere became appropriately …
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COP (Conference of the Parties) 27 is an international conference where political leaders reunite to debate and find adequate solutions to the climate change crisis. The conference is held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The aim is also for countries to collaborate and establish a plan to respect Paris Agreement on …
By Rita Flores, Borana Kurati, and Shola Osiyemi Over 4,500 people assembled around the Universityâs landfills last Thursday evening in a climate of festivity to celebrate Bonfire night. Even the rain couldn’t stop the annual Fireworks display organised by the University of Essex’s Student Union as families, students, societies, and employees gathered to watch the …
One World Essex back on Colchester campus A rainy day didnât stop the international students at Essex to represent their country by holding their national flag as part of day one of One World Essex celebrations. Parade flags on squares, international food festival, and music were how the SU celebrated their students from over 145 …
Thomas Morgan explores the Student protest against the visit of Colonel Richard Kemp in October and wider debates around academic freedom on campus, as well as context to the the issues raised by protestors….
The fashion industry has been under scrutiny for many years, whether it is their ecological impact but more importantly the working conditions for factory workers. Saffron Forde takes a closer look at what seems to be pushed under the rug. Clothes are to be seen and not heard. But⊠Fashion speaks. It weaves and flows. …