Essex Interdisciplinary Studies

08/02/2024

FILM SCREENING - 9 FEBRUARY, 6:00pm, Lakeside Theatre

Join us tomorrow for a screening of X Trillion (https://www.xtrillionfilm.com), a documentary that follows an all-women team of scientists, engineers, and educators as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean to carry out cutting edge microplastics research and investigate the crisis of plastic pollution.

Followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Eleanor Church, and a reception at Art Exchange for the PHAIS community.

https://www.essex.ac.uk/events/2024/02/09/x-trillion-screening

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20/01/2023

CALLING ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS!

Are you interested in studying abroad in your 3rd year? Come along to the Lakeview Room in the Silberrad Student Centre on Monday 23 January 2023 to have a chat with our Essex Abroad team, who will be able to answer any questions you might have!

Reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-to-know-about-studying-abroad-in-2024-2025-tickets-511844971087

Can't make it? Don’t worry; we have many briefings in-person and online throughout February for you. You can sign up to one of these on the event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/first-year-events-to-study-abroad-in-2024-2025-1609989

09/12/2022

Food for your thoughts!

Want some FREE PIZZA? We need your honest feedback for our Student Module Feedback so we're inviting you to join us between 4:00pm and 5:00pm on Tuesday 13 December in the SPAH & ISC Common Room for a pizza fest while you complete a short five minute form.

More info here: https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/academic-standards-and-quality/student-module-feedback

22/11/2022

Skills for Success deliver online workshops to help you improve a variety of academic skills - this week's workshops include:

- Writing introductions and conclusions
- Analysing essay questions
- Structuring an essay
- Literature review
- Evidencing critical thinking
- Using EndNote for referencing

Visit CareerHub or click the QR code below to book and find out more!

21/11/2022

Did you know we have a mini Open Day on 26 November?
Join us to explore:

🎓Colchester campus and department tours
🎓Meet current students
🎓Find out about Accommodation Essex
🎓£100 travel bursary

Find out how you can book here: https://okt.to/KuswTB

04/11/2022

Skills for Success workshops next week include:
- Writing introductions and conclusions
- Using reading in your writing
- Structuring an essay

And don't forget you can also book 1:1 appointments! Visit CareerHub or scan the QR code to book your place.

24/10/2022

The Careers Festival programme is now LIVE! Visit CareerHub to see the full programme and to book your place: https://careerhub.essex.ac.uk/students/Events/Detail/468173

Some key events are below:
Careers in Media, Journalism, Publishing & Theatre Panel – Tuesday 25 October, 4:00pm, online
Careers in the Museum Sector – Monday 31 October, 1:00pm in LTB 4
Art Works: how to make a career in the arts – Tuesday 1 November, 12:30pm, online
Crossing borders: Arts and Human Rights – Thursday 3 November, 12:30pm, online

Please use your regular Essex IT account username (excluding ‘.ac.uk) and associated password. If you continue to have problems, please contact Essex IT Services.

02/09/2022

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Ammar Azzouz to the team as Lecturer in Heritage Studies!

“I officially started today my role as a Lecturer in Heritage Studies at the School of Philosophy and Art History , . I hope to push students to ask timely, relevant & courageous questions about the past. And keen, as always, to collaborate with YOU.”

18/08/2022

Good luck to all the students receiving their A-Level results today!

If you're not sure of your next steps, why not consider a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies? Our courses are incredibly diverse, with modules across various subject areas including politics, sociology, languages, art history, philosophy, history and literature, allowing you to embrace a broad way of thinking whilst also honing your critical awareness. Find out more about our undergraduate courses here:

https://www.essex.ac.uk/centres-and-institutes/interdisciplinary-studies

If you're already planning to join us for a BA or MA in October, we can't wait to welcome you!

Our courses are interdisciplinary and have a global focus. You study across our University's subject areas, including politics, sociology, history, philosophy, literature, art history, and languages, according to your interests.

16/08/2022

Explore modules examining the Enlightenment period, Latin America, human rights, politics, art history, democracy and literature with our BA American Studies course, featuring a range of modules from our own Interdisciplinary Studies Centre, as well as , Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies at University of Essex, University of Essex Sociology Department and more, to make the most of Essex's diverse and expert knowledge base.

You'll also get the opportunity to study abroad at one of the American universities we have a partnership with, from New Mexico to Massachusetts, including upstate New York, the Deep South, Miami and California!

BA American Studies (United States) is for those with enthusiasm, passion and intellectual curiosity about all things American.