The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex

29/10/2026

Choosing a healthcare or social care degree is about more than reading a course page.

At our Open Day on Saturday 7 November, you can get closer to what studying Health and Social Care at Essex is actually like.

Meet the people who could teach you. Take part in subject talks, tasters and practical activities. Explore the spaces where you could learn, and ask the questions that matter to you, from placements and course content to entry requirements and future careers.

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026

📍 University of Essex, Colchester Campus

Come and see whether Essex feels like the right place for your next step.

Book your place now: https://www.essex.ac.uk/forms/register-for-an-open-day

27/10/2026

Learning to become a nurse is about more than understanding the theory. It’s also about building the confidence to put that knowledge into practice.

Our Nursing students have been developing their clinical skills through practical learning and simulation, giving them the opportunity to practise essential skills in a supportive environment.

These sessions help students connect classroom learning with the situations they may encounter throughout their training and future careers.

Find out more about studying Nursing at the University of Essex: https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/UG00315/1/BSc-Nursing-(Adult)

19/10/2026

Great to see our Year 2 Nursing students developing their clinical skills through practical learning and simulation.

These hands-on sessions give students the opportunity to build confidence, practise essential skills and apply their learning in a supportive environment.

It was also lovely to welcome students who previously studied at our Southend Campus and continue supporting them as they progress through their course.

16/10/2026

We’re all set for tomorrow’s Open Day.

Our School of Health and Social Care stands are ready, with HSC merchandise, brochures and plenty of information waiting for you.

Come and meet our staff and students, explore our courses and get involved in talks, tasters and tours across Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Therapy, and Health and Social Care.

From nursing simulation and OT practical activities to Speech and Language Therapy tasters and subject talks, there’s lots to explore throughout the day.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Essex tomorrow. Come and find the HSC stands and say hello.

📅 Saturday 17 October

Come and see what studying Health and Social Care at Essex could look like for you: https://www.essex.ac.uk/forms/register-for-an-open-day

16/10/2026

Picture yourself here.

There’s just one day to go until our University of Essex Open Day.

Come and explore the campus, meet staff and students from the School of Health and Social Care, and take part in subject talks, tasters and tours across Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Therapy, and Health and Social Care.

📅 Saturday 17 October

Come and see what studying at Essex could look like for you: https://www.essex.ac.uk/forms/register-for-an-open-day

14/10/2026

This Saturday, come and experience Health and Social Care at Essex for yourself.

Meet our academics, explore specialist teaching spaces and take part in subject talks, tasters and tours across Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Therapy, and Health and Social Care.

From nursing simulation and OT practical activities to Speech and Language Therapy tasters in the Communication Lab, there’s plenty to get involved in and plenty of opportunities to ask questions about courses, placements and careers.

Book your place and plan your HSC Open Day now: https://www.essex.ac.uk/forms/register-for-an-open-day

12/10/2026

It was great to meet students from Ipswich High School, East Bergholt and Holbrook School at the careers fair on 8 October.

Charlotte Flynn, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Social Care, was joined by Mackenzie Chalmers, Student Recruitment and Marketing Assistant, to speak with prospective students about studying at Essex and routes into health and social care careers.

It was a valuable opportunity to take HSC out into the community, answer questions and connect with future students.

12/10/2026

Our next Open Day is this Saturday, 17 October.

Come and explore the University of Essex campus, meet staff and students from the School of Health and Social Care, and find out more about our courses, facilities, placements and student experience.

Whether you’re interested in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or another area of health and social care, it’s a great chance to ask questions and see what studying at Essex could be like.

Book your place: https://www.essex.ac.uk/forms/register-for-an-open-day

09/10/2026

Placements are a major part of learning to become a social worker, but for many prospective students they can also be one of the biggest unknowns.

Our latest article looks at what Social Work placement learning involves at the University of Essex, how students build confidence in practice, and how placement experience can help shape those first career steps after graduation.

Read the full article below: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-does-social-work-placement-involve-swtfe

08/10/2026

Researchers from our School co-created a Social Return on Investment toolkit with PiP students, helping the charity evidence its value to funders, commissioners and local authorities.

The project is already supporting PiP’s growth, with student numbers increasing from 70 to almost 100.

Read the full story here.

A KTP between the University of Essex and Pursuing Independent Paths has helped the charity expands its services in the adult social care sector.