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University of Essex

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University in Essex, United Kingdom

About University of Essex

According to Wikipedia, The University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. Established by royal charter in 1965, it is one of the original plate glass universities. The university 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. It comprises three campuses in the county, in Southend-on-Sea and Loughton with its primary campus in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester.

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What Is University of Essex Known For?

University of Essex is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Essex's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Philosophy
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Political Economy
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Computer Science
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Programming
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Economics
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Econometrics
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Literature
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Writing
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Etymology
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Education
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Management
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Sociology
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Gender Studies
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Urban Studies
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History
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Law
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Constitutional Law
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Psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Social Psychology
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Mathematics
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Who Are University of Essex's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Essex's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy, and Economics. Here are some of University of Essex's most famous alumni:

Daniel Libeskind
Daniel Libeskind
A Polish-American architect.
Ernesto Laclau
Ernesto Laclau
An Argentine philosopher and political theorist .
Simon Critchley
Simon Critchley
A British philosopher.
Chantal Mouffe
Chantal Mouffe
A Belgian post-marxist political theorist.
Roger Eatwell
Roger Eatwell
A British academic.
Nick Land
A British philosopher.
Christopher A. Pissarides
Christopher A. Pissarides
A British-Cypriot economist.
John Warwick Montgomery
A Lawyer, Professor of Philosophy, theologian and author.
Stephen Daldry
Stephen Daldry
A British director.
Andrew Samuels
A British psychologist.
Takis Fotopoulos
Takis Fotopoulos
A Greek political philosopher, economist and writer.
Robert Bernasconi
Robert Bernasconi
A British philosopher.

Who Are University of Essex's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Essex's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy, and Economics. Here are some of University of Essex's most famous alumni:

Hassan Ugail
A Maldivian mathematician.
Edward Tsang
A British computer scientist.
Yannis Stavrakakis
A British political scientist.
Uri Gordon
Uri Gordon
An Israeli anarchist theorist and activist.
Owen Holland
A British computer scientist.
Kristian Skrede Gleditsch
Kristian Skrede Gleditsch
A Political scientist.
Ian H. Witten
Ian H. Witten
A Computer scientist in New Zealand.
David Priestland
A British historian.
Morwenna Ludlow
Morwenna Ludlow
A Professor of theology and religion.
Christoph Hartmut Bluth
A Scholar of international relations.
Stuart Weir
A British journalist.
Clare Pollard
A British writer .