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Research projects

At Essex we strive to undertake research that has the potential to change the world. Every project we support is directed by a desire to make a difference.

From creating a tool that helps governments test their economic policies before putting them in place, to coining the term and concept 'Green Exercise', our researchers continue to develop ground-breaking research that has the potential to transform lives.

Research projects (225)

Delve deeper into our research to explore aims, findings and outputs of our projects.

Catalyst Project

Learn more about the Catalyst Project taking place at the University of Essex.

Freelancers in the Dark

Investigating the social, cultural, and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on independent arts workers

TRIO Studies

Study. Campus life. Research. About us. Events. News and blog. Visit us. Search Essex. Undergraduate. Undergraduate. Search undergraduate degrees. ...

Research Project: Somatic Voices in Performance Research and Beyond

Gendered violence & poor mental health among migrants in precarious situations (GEMMS)

Run in collaboration with a range of international partners this project aims to break the cycle of gendered violence and mental health among migrants.

HaemO2 Research Project

HaemO2 is a synthetic biology project based at the University of Essex, UK, that is developing a third generation artificial blood substitute.

Memory Maps

Memory Maps is about people and their relationship with place. It is about objects that are associated with particular areas as well as prints and paintings ...

Liverpool Multi-vector Energy Exchange (LMEX)

The Liverpool Multi-vector Energy Exchange (LMEX) project will create a platform that will help people choose low carbon energy providers for their energy ...

Targeting Social Wellbeing to Improve Transitions to School (SWITCH)

Since April 2025, the SoNeAt Lab is part of an international research project “Targeting Social Wellbeing to Improve Transitions to School (SWITCH)".

Green Exercise

We examine where, when, how and why Green Exercise brings health and well-being benefits.

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