University Webinars: Free Talks, Lectures, and Learning Guides

University Webinars is a free library of more than 1,600 talks, lectures, and webinars on leadership, innovation, design thinking, facilitation, and education, from Stanford, Harvard, TED, Google, and more, curated for educators, trainers, and anyone who designs learning experiences.

Start Here: Guides for People Who Lead Sessions

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Workshop vs. Seminar vs. Webinar

What’s the difference, and which format should you run? Definitions, a comparison table, and real examples.

Illustration of a workshop: two small-group tables covered in sticky notes in front of a sticky-note wall

What Is a Workshop?

A clear definition, common types, and a 6-step design process with a sample 90-minute agenda.

Illustration of a seminar: participants seated around an oval discussion table with open books and speech bubbles

What Is a Seminar?

What a seminar means on campus and at work, common types, and how to run a more engaging one.

Guides for Session Leaders

Plain-language guides to every common session format, and practical help for designing and running your own.

Session Formats Explained

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How-To Guides

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About University Webinars

University Webinars collects free talks, lectures, and webinars from universities, TED, Google, and other leading organizations, alongside practical guides for anyone who teaches, trains, or leads learning sessions. Everything on the site is free to watch and use.

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