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University of Essex in UK top 20 for driving innovation in business

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The University of Essex is once again in the UK top 20 for using research to drive innovation in businesses, charities and public services.

Essex became the first higher education institution in England to work on 50 active Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. It also celebrated success in the UKRI AI & Robotics Awards, where the team won the Best Demonstration Award after showcasing their work to revolutionise the agriculture sector by applying their expertise in robotics and AI.  In a demonstration of its breadth of scope it also held an AI Summit for a variety of public services.

Essex is one of the very best for knowledge exchange | University of Essex

University of Essex 12th in UK and ahead of many Russell Group Universities

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The University of Essex has moved up to 12th place in the latest Guardian University Guide – its highest ranking ever.

Ranking 1st for Drama in the Guardian University Guide 2026, Essex is also in the top 10 for many other subjects, including 3rd for anatomy and physiology, 6th for biology, 6th for nursing, 6th for mathematics and 10th for sports science.

In addition, Essex is in the UK top 10 for three social science subjects – criminology, economics and international relations, which are all 9th in the guide.

The overall ranking of 12th means Essex is ahead of many Russell Group universities and second in the East of England, only behind the University of Cambridge.

University of Essex 12th in Guardian University Guide 2026 | University of Essex