Articles by the University of Essex Journalism students
Since re-opening, businesses have been forced to change their procedures regarding customer service and their opening hours.
In Colchester, many local businesses suffered. Those new or old have faced the inevitable and have had to put new measures in place.
Continue reading “‘When Covid hit, we were shut down’”
Open to both those at the university and the public, the human performance unit (HPU) monitors athletic activity to help individuals achieve their sporting goals.
Kelly Murray, the practice educator and manager of the HPU, works in the university’s school of sport as a sports scientist.
She said: “Because we know people have other commitments, we make sure we make the most of every training session.”
By Evelina Mezennaja
Graffiti artists have been playing around Colchester streets covering the town with alternative art and messages, angering the council and local community.
The local residents were surprised with yellow hearts sprayed all over the town centre on Valentine’s Day, but the council staff quickly cleaned it up. Continue reading “Council on mission to clean up graffiti”
By Lily Morris & April Norris
Essex is facing the consequences of Storm Eunice, as the UK is battered by 100 mph winds and heavy rain. The Met office has put a red weather warning in place for wind across England.
There is high risk of flying debris, falling trees, downed power lines, and damage to buildings, including roofs blown off of homes. Continue reading “Storm Eunice batters Essex”
By Lily Morris
Lecturers part of the University and College Union (UCU) are continuing their strikes this month, with lessons paused in universities across the country. Strikes at the University of Essex are taking place over two periods totalling ten days, up to Wednesday 2 March. Continue reading “National Strikes continue across Universities”
