Study resources
Library
The Albert Sloman Library holds more than one million books and e-publications. It also provides ideal
conditions for quiet study with 1,115 reader places and long opening hours.
Your studies
General resources
MyEssex
Log on to your personalised
myEssex student portal for anytime, anywhere access to information about
your education including course materials, timetables and assessments. You can
also use myEssex to find out about events on campus and discover ways to gain
employment experience.
Preparing for your seminars
Most of our lecturers expect you to prepare for your seminars (timetabled sessions in small
groups) in advance.
12 top tips to avoid procrastination
Follow the tried and tested advice from our Peer Mentors whilst you revise for your exams.
Research
IT services
We provide you with a wide range of IT services and support during your studies, including access to IT labs, wifi, free software, training courses
and a number of elearning tools.
Your guide to exams
We have produced a handy guide to examinations providing you with everything you need to know about preparing for your exam,
rules and regulations, what happens during the exam and getting your results.
Mentoring
Mentoring can help you make the most of your university experience.
You can have a mentor to get advice from a fellow student, or you can be a mentor which can boost your communication and interpersonal skills.
Study skills workshops
Our study skills workshops are open to all students and run throughout the term at our Colchester
and Southend campuses. Our workshops cover a wide range of study skills subjects, book your place now.