University of Essex6 Feb 2026Proposal to save 400 university jobs put forwardA lecturer says an alternative, fully costed plan has been presented to the University of Essex.6 Feb 202613 Jan 2026City facing campus closure considers new universityLosing a university campus is described as a "significant threat" to Southend's economy and culture.13 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Hunting for new deep-sea creatures at the edge of the worldDr Michelle Taylor's team make history as they film a rare colossal squid for the first time ever.22 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Study to research effects of singing on Parkinson'sResearchers are looking at whether singing can improve facial mobility and expression capability.14 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Staff face stress of looming university redundancyUniversity staff in Southend speak of their anxiety after a sudden closure announcement.13 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Student 'devastated' to learn of campus closureFour hundred staff jobs are also being axed in cost-cutting measures by the University of Essex.10 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Everything we know about University of Essex campus closureThe university says it will be moving students from its Southend campus to Colchester.4 Dec 20253 Dec 2025MP to speak to PM after university campus closureLabour MP Bayo Alaba wants to raise the wider issue after the closure in his Southend constituency.3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025University to shut campus and cut 400 jobsThe Southend-on-Sea campus is home to the award-winning East 15 drama school.2 Dec 2025...
