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Welcome to the University of Essex Computer Science and Electronic Engineering page! Expect regular and relevant updates from our department.

Feel free to ask questions, connect with other students, post pictures and make comments. The School comprises over 500 students from more than 50 countries, supported by 130 academic, research and support staff.

08/09/2026

A huge congratulations to our CSEE Rover Team who competed in the UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials Competition Day this August at RAL Space!

They won overall first place winner, as well as winning the Engagement and Innovation awards!

04/09/2026

We're proud to be shortlisted in the 2026!

Huge congratulations to CSEE's Dr Haider Raza who has been recognised alongside Professor Gordon Wishart of Check4Cancer for their pioneering work on SKINTEL in the Research Project of the Year: STEM Category!

By combining AI image analysis with patient risk factors, the technology can detect suspicious skin lesions with 99% accuracy, helping support earlier diagnosis while reducing unnecessary biopsies and follow-up appointments.

Also a massive congratulations to Christopher Spice, who has been shortlisted for Outstanding Technician of the Year 2026!

Read more here: https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2026/09/04/double-success-for-essex-in-times-higher-awards-shortlist

01/09/2026

🤖 Taking Essex innovation to the world stage.

We’re incredibly proud of CSEE students Ane Sæther Jensen and
Muhammad Fuad Farooqi, whose work on a pioneering robotic surgery system will be showcased at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems in Munich.

Developed within Essex’s Robotics for Under Millimetre Interventions (RUMI) Lab, the system combines robotics, magnetic guidance and touch-based feedback to help surgeons carry out delicate procedures inside blood vessels more safely and effectively. It could also allow surgeons to operate remotely, reducing their exposure to X-rays during procedures.

The project began as Ane’s undergraduate capstone project and has since been developed further with PhD student Fuad, resulting in an internationally recognised paper accepted for presentation at the conference. Fuad has also received a US$1,500 IEEE Robotics and Automation Society travel grant to present the team’s work. 👏

Led by Dr Ali Kafash Hoshiar, the research was supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and carried out in collaboration with clinicians from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

It’s fantastic to see our students and researchers combining engineering and healthcare expertise to develop technologies with the potential to improve patient care — and to see their work recognised on an international stage. 🌍

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2026/08/20/essex-students-to-showcase-robotic-surgery-device-on-world-stage

28/08/2026

🖤🤍 RIP Pebbles 🤍🖤

After nearly 17 years of roaming our campus, Pebbles, our campus cat, has sadly passed away 💔

Pebbles was a familiar and much-loved part of life at , bringing smiles to so many students, staff and visitors over the years. From sunny spots to cosy corners, he truly made the campus his home! 🐾

26/08/2026

We are delighted to share that we have secured ~£300,000 of Innovate UK funding for "EAST-AI Studio – Essex Accelerated Skills & Transformation in Generative & Agentic AI", led by the !

A huge congratulations to CSEE's Dr Haider Raza who is the lead on this project aiming to bridge the gap between learning AI and actually deploying AI in the workplace.

A huge thank you to Professor Hani Hagras, Professor Reinhold Scherer, Corinne Bacon, colleagues across CSEE, our Faculty, Research and Enterprise Office, and everyone who contributed to developing and supporting the proposal!

24/08/2026

🤖 From pioneering research to real-world impact.

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for CSEE's spin-out Versatile RobotX, which has secured more than £1 million in investment and innovation funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its intelligent agricultural robots.

Founded by Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier and Dr Vishuu Mohan, Versatile RobotX is using artificial intelligence, machine vision and advanced robotics to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing agriculture – from labour shortages to productivity, sustainability and food security. 🌱

The technology has already been put to the test through extensive field trials with leading UK growers, including Wilkin & Sons Ltd. and JEPCO.
The new funding will help the team move closer to commercial deployment, supporting product development, manufacturing readiness and the expansion of affordable, field-ready robotic systems.

It’s fantastic to see research and expertise from CSEE translating into innovative technology with the potential to make a real difference to farmers and food production in the UK and beyond. 👏

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2026/08/13/essex-robotics-spin-out-secures-1-million-pound-funding

20/08/2026

CLEARING IS STILL OPEN

Got your results and spotted your perfect course at Essex? This is your moment – let's make it happen.

📞 Call our hotline now: 01206 873666
💬 You can also apply via Live Chat
🌐 Or submit a form on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/clearing

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18/08/2026

Clearing isn’t just for missed grades. It’s also for changed minds.

Maybe you’ve spotted some of our incredible news, like how we’re training the next generation of scientists in our brand new labs, how our alumni are taking to the stage with challenging new theatre, and it's inspired you to change course!

Clearing could be your chance to change your mind about what you study.

📞 Call our hotline now: 01206 873666
💬 Apply via Live Chat
🌐 Or submit a form on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/clearing

11/08/2026

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is hosting a two-day Agentic AI Masterclass on campus at the University of Essex on 1–2 October 2026!

This is a hands-on, industry-facing professional development workshop in which participants build real agentic AI systems from scratch, including RAG pipelines, autonomous agents, and a capstone project. A University of Essex certificate of completion is awarded to all participants.

• Date: 1–2 October 2026
• Venue: University of Essex, Colchester Campus
• Fee: £650 per delegate (VAT exempt)
• Capacity: 50 participants

Find out more information here: https://www.essex.ac.uk/Events/2026/10/01/Agentic-AI-workshop-2026

Book on now: https://www1.essex.ac.uk/online_shop/conference/default.aspx?conference=agentic-ai-workshop-2026-a-twoday-industry-masterclass

06/08/2026

AI is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and businesses are looking for graduates with the skills to help shape what's next.

From machine learning and robotics to software engineering and data science, an Artificial Intelligence degree can open the door to careers across almost every industry.

If you're looking for a degree that's preparing for the future, this could be it.

🚀 Explore Artificial Intelligence through Clearing.

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