Essex Business School is running a range of events throughout Welcome Week 2026.
Your department induction is an essential part of Welcome Week. It is a great opportunity to meet key members of staff and gives you the chance to get to know your fellow students who will be studying on your course with you. We expect you to attend as you will receive important information to help you start your university experience.
More information about your induction will be sent to your Essex email nearer the time. Remember to check this regularly for dates, times and further details.
Studying more than one subject? If you're studying a joint degree, you should access key support through your home department. If you're not sure which is your home department, you can find out on MyEssex.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Welcome to Essex Business School An introduction to Essex Business School, its community and values, including industry connections, sustainability, alumni and the support available to help students make the most of their studies. | EBS.2.2 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Business Foundation Year welcome and course introduction Meet the EBS Foundation Year team and other students, learn how the Business Foundation Year is structured, understand course expectations and support, and explore progression into degree study at Essex Business School. | TBC |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Welcome lunch An informal opportunity to meet other students and EBS staff, continue conversations from the morning and begin building connections across the School. | EBS Foyer |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Meet Your Student Adviser Meet the Student Adviser team and learn how advisers can support academic progress and professional development. Students will begin reflecting on the skills and areas they would like to develop during the year. | EBS building |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | How to Succeed at EBS: Student Support Panel Hear practical advice from representatives covering student support, the Library, the Students’ Union, academic skills, employability, enterprise and the student experience. The panel will explain where to get help and how to build strong habits from the beginning. | EBS.2.2 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | EBS Team Treasure Hunt For all new EBS students. Work in teams to find key campus locations, become familiar with important services and spaces, and finish the first day with a friendly group challenge. | Start at EBS |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Welcome to Essex Business School
An introduction to Essex Business School, its community and values, including industry connections, sustainability, alumni and the support available to help students make the most of their studies. |
EBS.2.2 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome to your course
Meet your course team and student representatives, learn how your programme is structured, explore modules and assessment, and ask questions about beginning your studies. |
EBS building |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Welcome lunch
An informal opportunity to meet other students and EBS staff, continue conversations from the morning and begin building connections across the School. |
EBS Foyer |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Meet Your Student Adviser
Meet the Student Adviser team and learn how advisers can support academic progress and professional development. Students will begin reflecting on the skills and areas they would like to develop during the year. |
EBS building |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | How to Succeed at EBS: Student Support Panel
Hear practical advice from representatives covering student support, the Library, the Students’ Union, academic skills, employability, enterprise and the student experience. The panel will explain where to get help and how to build strong habits from the beginning. |
EBS.2.2 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | EBS Team Treasure Hunt
For all new EBS students. Work in teams to find key campus locations, become familiar with important services and spaces, and finish the first day with a friendly group challenge. |
Start at EBS |
For students who enrolled at Southend campus and have now transferred to study at Colchester campus.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome to Colchester | EBS.2.2 |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Welcome to Essex Business School
An introduction to Essex Business School, its community and values, including industry connections, sustainability, alumni and the support available to help students make the most of their studies. |
EBS.2.2 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome to your course
Meet your course team and student representatives, learn how your programme is structured, explore modules and assessment, and ask questions about beginning your studies. |
EBS building |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Welcome lunch
An informal opportunity to meet other students and EBS staff, continue conversations from the morning and begin building connections across the School. |
EBS Foyer |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Meet Your Student Adviser
Meet the Student Adviser team and learn how advisers can support academic progress and professional development. Students will begin reflecting on the skills and areas they would like to develop during the year. |
EBS building |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | How to Succeed at EBS: Student Support Panel
Hear practical advice from representatives covering student support, the Library, the Students’ Union, academic skills, employability, enterprise and the student experience. The panel will explain where to get help and how to build strong habits from the beginning. |
EBS.2.2 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | EBS Team Treasure Hunt
For all new EBS students. Work in teams to find key campus locations, become familiar with important services and spaces, and finish the first day with a friendly group challenge. |
Start at EBS |
Please note that registration is organised by the university, who will provide more information on times and location.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | MBA Welcome Programme — Day 1
The opening day of the MBA Welcome programme, bringing the new cohort together for orientation, introductions and preparation for study at Essex Business School. |
EBS.1.1 |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | MBA Welcome Programme — Day 2
The second day of the MBA Welcome programme, continuing academic orientation, cohort-building and introductions to the MBA learning experience. |
EBS.1.1 |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | MBA Welcome Programme — Day 3
The final day of the MBA Welcome programme, helping students complete their preparation and make connections before teaching begins. |
EBS.1.1 |