About the university
The University of Essex is an institution of higher education located in Colchester, United Kingdom. It is known for its academic reputation and innovative approach to teaching and research. The university is internationally recognized for its courses in the social sciences, humanities and sciences.
The academic approach at the University of Essex is based on a research intensive pedagogy, encouraging students to be actively involved in research projects and to develop analytical and critical skills.
The University of Essex is also known for its reputation for cutting-edge research. It houses a number of research centers and institutes specializing in areas such as social sciences, law, political science, psychology, economics and computational sciences.
The University of Essex is ranked 76th in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking out of over 1400 institutions. This classification uses global performance metrics that evaluate universities in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, in the areas of research, extension and management.
Diversity and inclusion
The University of Essex is a member of the YUFE Alliance (Young Universities for the Future of Europe), whose goals are diversity and inclusion. The Women in CSEE group supports women at all levels of the school. The group meets regularly during term time, and past speakers have included Professor Maria Fasli, who discussed her career in computing and data science. The university’s academics aim to act as mentors to female students seeking a future in computing and engineering.
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