University of Essex
Public university in Essex, EnglandThe 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 comprises three campuses in the county, in Southend-on-Sea and Loughton with its primary campus in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester.
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AI Generated- 1959Essex County Council accepted a proposal from Charles Leatherland, Baron Leatherland to establish a university in the county.
- 1961An announcement in the House of Commons preferred the foundation of the university within Wivenhoe.