Submission Deadline Approaching – 1 September 2025, 9:00 AM
Posted by Philip Mong'are Achoki on 2025-08-15
We are pleased to invite submissions for our current Issue, 16(1). We welcome contributions from current University of Essex undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, as well as recent graduates whose work was completed during their studies within the past year.
The deadline for submissions to this issue is Monday, 1 September 2025, at 9:00 AM (BST). After this time, no further manuscripts will be accepted until our next call for papers in Spring 2026.
The Essex Student Journal (ESJ) is a multidisciplinary journal publishing high-quality academic and creative work from across the University community. We accept a variety of submission types, including:
- Essays, research papers, and case studies
- Other academic writing (such as academic blog posts, conference papers, reviews)
- Creative writing (short fiction and poetry – please contact us if you wish to submit other forms)
Are you thinking of submitting your work? Please review our submissions page for a detailed description of eligible submission types, and submission guidelines to ensure your work meets the journal’s requirements. Please format your manuscript using the appropriate academic writing template or creative writing template before submitting.
The ESJ operates a double-blind peer review process, offering authors valuable experience in academic publishing and constructive feedback to strengthen their work.
If you have any questions or require support with your manuscript, please contact the editorial team at journal@essex.ac.uk.
We look forward to receiving your work and continuing to showcase the diverse research, scholarship, and creativity of our university community.
The Essex Student Journal Editorial Team