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.

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What makes places feel like home?

Date:  
3 November 2026 

Time:  
4.30-5.15pm 

What's it about?: 

Why do some places make you feel relaxed and happy? Join Dr Dale Shaffer-Morrison to explore the surprising ways our surroundings can influence how we think, feel, and behave. Could the places around us be shaping us more than we realise?

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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

Lawyer up with Essex 

Curious about what it’s really like to study Law at Essex? Join our 'Lawyer up' webinar series to explore different aspects of studying law and discover the opportunities available to you as an Essex Law student. From applying to study Law, sampling taster lectures and developing your legal skills, to placements, competitions, and careers in the legal profession, each webinar will focus on a different topic to help you get a feel for life as a Law student at Essex and where your degree could take you.

Can law protect the planet?

Date:
22 October 2026

Time:
5pm – 5.50pm

What's it about:

This interactive talk will demonstrate how law can be used to curb the most serious harms to nature. It will introduce participants to the newly proposed crime of ecocide, which is increasingly being adopted around the world and is being examined for adoption in Scotland, among other jurisdictions. Presented by a leading UN expert on international criminal law, the session will include ample time for questions from participants.

Gaining legal experience through work placements

Date:
19 November 2026

Time:
5pm – 5.50pm

What's it about:

This session will allow participants to discover how aspiring law students can gain valuable legal experience while studying at the University of Essex. Learn about opportunities including the Essex Law Clinic, work placements, internships, volunteering, mooting, and networking with legal professionals. Find out how these experiences can help you develop practical skills, enhance your CV, and prepare for a successful career in law.

After the dust settles: Taking on big corporations

Date:
10 December 2026

Time:
5pm – 5.50pm

What's it about:
When people are harmed by the actions of powerful corporations, what does justice look like? This interactive session examines why many corporate human rights cases are settled before reaching court and what that means for those seeking accountability. Through real-world examples, students will explore the tensions between litigation, settlement, fairness and access to justice in a globalized world.

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