University of Essex
Apply NowCurious what uni life at Essex feels like? Join an Insight Day to explore taster lectures, hands-on sessions, campus tours and student Q&As; connect with academics, build practical skills and boost your uni/career plans.
Join the University of Essex for on-campus Insight Days offering a range of academic taster sessions across faculties, campus tours and student Q&A panels. Each Insight Day runs from 09:45 to 14:35 and gives students the chance to experience short lectures, practical activities and information about life at Essex.
Winter, Spring and Summer Insight Days focus on different subject clusters (Humanities & Social Sciences; Science & Health; Business, Law and related areas) and include taster sessions in subjects such as Psychology, Business, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, History, Languages, Sociology, Sport and Health-related courses. Sessions include interactive activities (for example sports science tests) and faculty-led lectures on topics like human rights, branding, and social stratification.
These events are aimed primarily at secondary school students: Spring events target Year 12 and 13, while Summer and Winter events are open to Years 10to13. School groups bringing 10 or more post-16 students may claim a travel bursary of up to A3150.
Students under 16 attending individually must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For enquiries, contact the Schools Engagement Team at schools-link@essex. ac.
uk; the page will be updated when registration details are finalised.
12 Nov 2025 – 12 Nov 2025
Winter Insight Day 2025 (Wednesday 12 November 2025)
24 Mar 2026 – 24 Mar 2026
Spring Insight Day 2026 (Humanities) - Tuesday 24 March 2026
25 Mar 2026 – 25 Mar 2026
Spring Insight Day 2026 (Science) - Wednesday 25 March 2026
30 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Summer Insight Day 2026 (Humanities) - Tuesday 30 June 2026
01 Jul 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
Summer Insight Day 2026 (Science) - Wednesday 1 July 2026
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