In this series, 39 Essex Chambers’ barristers, Katherine Apps KC and David Mitchell interview each other and guests exploring the legal issues raised by artificial intelligence including what sort of legal regulation is needed, how AI will impact on the legal profession, discrimination challenges, data protection, intellectual property and ownership, contracting issues and the impact on legal education in the future. Guest include: Baroness Shami Chakrobarti CBE, former shadow Attorney Gener ...

We are proud to promote our ethos of excellence in education and excellence in research as one of the UK's top ten universities for research. "The University of Essex was born during a rare moment of national hope and enthusiasm in the early 1960s, when everything seemed possible and new departures seemed essential." Professor Hugh Brogan Read more of A Personal History of the University of Essex at: www.essex.ac.uk/about/history/personal.aspx Check out our podcasts for interviews, topical d ...

The world needs more philosophy. More to the point, we all need to engage with the world with a more philosophical attitude. My name is Douglas Giles, I am a philosopher by trade and temperament. I understand that philosophy is an active search for concepts on which we can build a better life. Long fascinated by ideas, I am motivated by an earnest desire to bring philosophy out of its insular ivory tower and into everyday life where it can be put to good uses. As a university philosophy prof ...

RightsCast brings you discussion on a wide range of contemporary and enduring human rights issues from the University of Essex Human Rights Centre. Bringing together diverse voices from all over the world, we apply a human rights lens to better understand current events, to discuss key issues, and to explore how to achieve social change. From grassroots movements to major international affairs, join us each week as we talk to the people behind the stories and seek to create a dialogue around ...

Public Law Podcast

A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student. We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way! Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagr ...

Each week we’ll be diving into a postgraduate course, learning about a job role, or answering your burning career questions. So whether you’re recently graduated, stuck in a career rut, or just curious about what else is out there, we’ll have invaluable insights from industry professionals, careers advisers and students. Wherever you are on your career journey, we’ll help you take the next steps towards Future You.