Student Webinars

Webinars with Unifrog 

We're hosting a series of webinars in partnership with Unifrog, a platform dedicated to helping students explore future education and career opportunities. These sessions are open to everyone, so even if your school or college doesn't use Unifrog, you're welcome to sign up. 

Each webinar offers a short introduction to a subject area delivered by our academics, followed by a chance to ask questions. 

Interested? Don't forget to book your place. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Can data make elite athletes better?

Date:  
13 October 2026 

Time:  
4.30-5.15pm 

What's it about?: 

Elite sport is increasingly driven by data, but can it really make athletes better? Explore how sport scientists use data to understand what makes athletes perform at their best and how it can shape training and performance. Using real examples from professional cricket, strength and conditioning, and ballet, you’ll discover how data answers questions about performance and helps athletes and coaches make better decisions.

Meet your future course

Interested in Sport? 

Thinking about studying Sport, Rehabilitation or Exercise Sciences? Join us for a 30 minute session to find out more about the course you’re interested in, hear from the academics who teach it and get your questions answered.

After a short introduction, you’ll head into a course specific breakout room to find out more about what it’s like to study your chosen course at Essex. You’ll hear about the course, facilities, opportunities and career options, as well as having the chance to ask our academics the questions that matter to you.

Choose from:

• BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science: Want to explore how sport and exercise can improve people’s health and performance?
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching: Want to enhance the performance of athletes or teams?
• BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy: Want to prevent injuries and help people recover from them?
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: Want to restore movement and function for people living with injury or long-term health conditions?
•  BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport and Exercise: Want to understand what drives athletic performance and participation in sport and exercise?

We have three dates to choose from: 6 October, 10 November and 8 December.  Each webinar session is identical, so simply choose the date that suits you best

Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you.