According to Wikipedia, The University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. Established by royal charter in 1965, Essex is one of the original plate glass universities. Essex's shield consists of the ancient arms attributed to the Kingdom of Essex, and the motto, "Thought the harder, heart the keener", is adapted from the Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon. The university comprises three campuses with its primary campus located within Wivenhoe Park and campuses in Southend-on-Sea and in Loughton.
University of Essex is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
University of Essex's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy, and Economics. Here are some of University of Essex's most famous alumni: