Summer Schools

Summer Schools

Short-term study at Essex


Academic and professional summer schools

Traditionally located at our historic Colchester Campus, surrounded by tranquil parkland, or the vibrant seaside town of Southend, our summer schools combine academic rigour, research excellence and innovation. Each summer school brings experts together from around the world to share their expertise and experiences; to provide insight into current trends and developments and to train participants in a range of specialised fields.

Further information about these summer schools can be found below.

CPD and short courses

We also offer a range of CPD and short courses, designed to develop the key skills you'll need in your professional or academic career.

Academic and professional summer schools

Essex Analytics, Data Science and Decision Making Summer School

Our Analytics, Data Science and Decision Making Summer School brings together the best minds in data science. From leading global technology companies to established academics, we educate and train graduates, students, researchers, and professionals, in a broad range of data science and analytics at all levels. 

Applications for the Essex Analytics, Data Science and Decision Making Summer School have now closed.

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

Since 1967 the world-renowned Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis has brought global-leading teachers and researchers from over 36 different countries to Essex to teach students cutting-edge tools for social science data analysis and advanced statistical methods to answer key social, political and economic questions. This summer school will offer a combination of in-person and online courses. 

Applications for the 2023 Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis have now closed.

Essex Human Rights Summer School

Our Human Rights Centre – one of the oldest academic human rights centres in the world – resumes its popular Summer School on Human Rights for 2023. Responding to growing challenges faced by Human Rights Professionals, this programme will cover sessions on human rights research methods, advocacy and campaigning strategies, and professional development. This Summer School will be held virtually for 2023. 

Applications for the 2023 Human Rights Summer School have now closed.

Essex Autonomy Project Summer School

2023 marks the 13th year for the annual Autonomy Summer School with this year's topic focusing on the Theory, Practice and Politics of Supported Decision-Making:  International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives. 

Applications for the Essex Autonomy Project Summer School have now closed.

"I came because I googled data mining and analytics events, this seemed too perfect. I'm glad I came, all relevant information and documentation was sent in advance, great organisation, and it brought together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to give a good overview of data technologies."
Analytics and Data Science Summer School Delegate 2015
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