TEDx University of Essex: Unveiling the Unseen
Revealing ideas that inspire change and challenge perspectives.
Tickets available from the University of Essex Students’ Union website.
Welcome to TEDx University of Essex’s flagship event, “Unveiling the Unseen”!
Join us for a transformative day at TEDx University of Essex where we explore the theme “Unveiling the Unseen.” Discover insights from leading minds in therapy, history, technology, psychology, and more. Dive deep into talks that illuminate the hidden aspects of society, technology, and personal growth. Get ready to embark on a discovery, exploration, and revelation journey at TEDx University of Essex: Unveiling the Unseen.
About The Event
- What to Expect: An immersive experience featuring talks from distinguished speakers who will share unique perspectives and inspiring stories. Networking opportunities, engaging discussions, and a chance to connect with thought leaders and innovators.
- Who Should Attend: Open to all who love ideas, including students, professionals, educators, and lifelong learners interested in the crossroads of culture, science, and technology.
Important information:
The latecomers’ policy for the event no one will be allowed entry after the networking session, which is scheduled before the main event begins. This is to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly and without interruptions once the presentations start.
For ticketing, it’s crucial to note that attendees must bring their student ID to verify they purchased the correct ticket. If there are discrepancies, adjustments will need to be made at the event to ensure everyone has the correct ticket type. This helps maintain fairness and order during entry.
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Meet this year’s speaker list
Charlène Gisèle Bourliout
Charlène Gisèle is a former Big Law litigator turned professional Burnout Advisor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Master Performance Coach, who empowers high-achieving students to prevent Academic Burnout. The power of her approach is not to study less, it is about integrating relaxation and refueling strategies daily to sustain academic performance.
Somdip Dey
Dr. Somdip Dey is an award-winning scientist, tech entrepreneur, and music producer with over 14 years of experience in the tech industry. His innovative products and intellectual properties have impacted billions worldwide, earning him recognition as an MIT Innovator Under 35 and a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. In his TEDx talk, Dr. Dey delves into the unseen influence of social media on financial decisions and mental well-being. Drawing from his diverse background, he offers insights into the pervasive nature of digital influence and provides practical strategies for reclaiming autonomy in the digital age. Dr. Dey’s talk serves as a call to action, empowering audiences to make mindful choices that prioritize long-term financial health and personal fulfillment.
Ashleigh Percival-Borley
Ashleigh Percival-Borley is a British Army veteran and a scholar with a robust academic background in military history, holding a Master’s degree in War Studies, a PGCE in History, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Currently a doctoral candidate at Durham University, Ash’s research focuses on the Special Operations Executive (SOE), Intelligence operations, the role of women in combat, and the broader narratives of the Second World War.
Ash has established a reputation for their expertise in the intersection of gender and warfare, particularly in examining the contributions and experiences of women during the Second World War. Her work is driven by a commitment to challenge traditional military narratives and to bring to light the vital roles played by women in wartime contexts. In addition to their academic pursuits, Ash is an active public intellectual, frequently contributing to radio discussions on women in war and WWII intelligence operations. They have delivered lectures at the Imperial War Museum and will be presenting their research at the National Intelligence History Conference at Bletchley Park in November.
As a trustee of the Combined Military Services Museum, Ash is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical narratives of women in war. Their mission is to ensure that the complexities of women’s wartime experiences are recognized and integrated into the broader historical discourse.
Kate Beckwith
Kate Beckwith is on a mission to change the game in psychotherapy for children. In her upcoming TEDx talk at the University of Essex’s Lakeside Theatre building on 9th October, Kate will share:
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her personal story
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how she became a psychodynamic psychotherapist
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her pioneering private practice incorporating the outdoors, nature, animals, art, play, and most significantly freedom of choice
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what she has learned.
Discover how in the world we find ourselves in today, reconnecting with nature isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential.
Learn why stepping outside can transform our approaches to mental wellness, reshape the mental health sector, and more broadly, support education and parenting.
Whether you’re studying psychology, education, or simply passionate about wellbeing, this talk will challenge and inspire you.
Don’t miss this game-changing perspective—let’s bring play, freedom of choice, nature, and the outdoors back into our lives and revolutionize psychotherapy for our children.
Saba Abdul Wahid Mahmood
At this year’s TEDx talk, Saba Abdul Wahid Mahmood, a psychologist and a storyteller is here to share her lifelong learning with you. The talk aims to empower and direct people so they can realize that they are the change makers and story creators of their very own lives. Her inspiring story will help you find your voice when surrounded by uncertainty and how you could unlock your full human potential. In this insightful, deep, and explorative journey, she will navigate beyond the visible horizon connecting the internal and external routes of our lives, and walking towards our purpose of life.
Zavier Coyne
In this lyrical and insightful TEDx talk, Zavier brings light to how the creativity within each of us can positively influence our overall wellbeing.
Blending his coaching and creative experience, Zavier shares his journey through the lens of ‘Creative Wellbeing’ at the intersection of talk and performance. He explores the unique and unexpected ways we can realise and empower our creativity, regardless of our background or situation, as a key to creating meaningful change and living an authentic, intentional, and connected life. As an accredited coach, Zavier specialises in integrating and improving people’s wellbeing, connection, and performance. His diverse coaching accreditations coupled with noteworthy academic, artistic, and entrepreneurial expertise as well as 10+ years of experience in wellbeing and mindfulness, has led to his uniquely creative, evidence-based, person-centered approach that goes beyond traditional coaching. Leading him to work with purpose-driven organizations, high-performing individuals, and professional creatives from around the world.
At TEDx, Zavier presents the opportunity to explore and experience our creativity beyond traditional perspectives, and as a way of understanding and shaping our wellbeing.
