Universities impact on all areas of our lives – on society, business, economy and on our future.

Universities Week, coordinated by Universities UK, the representative body for all UK universities, with support from over 100 institutions, including Essex, showcases the excellent work happening in higher education across the country and highlights the crucial contributions universities make.

Each day of Universities Week will tell a story about a unique aspect of the country’s universities and their influence on the economy, culture, society, and the future.

To find out more about Universities Week, visit: www.universitiesweek.org.uk

Whats the big idea at Essex?
This week we will be telling you about some of the research and activities going on at the University of Essex:

New software ‘hearing dummies’ pave the way for tailor-made hearing aids

Tinted lenses offer real help to migraine sufferers

Research shows stark inequalities for pre-school kids

Big e Awards recognise students for workplace skills developed at University of Essex