Global Opportunities upcoming events
Spending time abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience. Whether you're interested in a summer school or a semester/year overseas, come along to one of our upcoming presentations or drop-in sessions to find out more.
Studying Abroad with Global Opportunities
Studying Abroad with Global Opportunities
Hear from some of our student ambassadors who talk about their experiences studying abroad, and why you might want to try it.
Events for outbound students
We have the following events coming up for students who are set to go abroad in 2024-25.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Information Webinar | 28 February 2024 | 2pm - 3pm | Online via Blackboard |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 4 March 2024 | 4pm - 5pm | Diamond Computer Room 2 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 6 March 2024 | 1pm - 2pm | Geography B04 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 12 March 2024 | 1pm - 2pm | Geography B04 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 14 March 2024 | 4pm - 4pm | Hicks D17 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 18 March 2024 | 12pm - 1pm | Wave Computer Room 1 |
| Fees and Funding Session | 20 March 2024 | 12pm - 1pm | Wave Lecture Theatre 1 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop* | 22 March 2024 | 1pm - 2pm | Diamond Computer Room 2 |
|
Pre-Departure Briefing* (Social Sciences) |
17 April 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Wave Lecture Theatre 2 |
|
Pre-Departure Briefing* (School of Language & Cultures) |
24 April 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 2 |
| Studying Abroad with Support Needs | 30 April 2024 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Diamond 315 Meeting Room 1 |
|
Pre-Departure Briefing* (Law) |
1 May 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Arts Tower Lecture Theatre 6 |
| Pre-Departure Briefing* | 8 May 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 2 |
| Risk Assessment* Workshop | 13 May 2024 | 4pm - 5pm | Geography B04 |
| Risk Assessment* Workshop | 15 May 2024 | 1pm - 5pm | Diamond Computer Room 2 |
*Please note that these are repeated sessions and students are only required to attend one risk assessment workshop and one pre-departure briefing.
Drop-in events
Global Opportunities staff will be available at for drop ins during the spring semester at the Arts Tower Level 1 from the week commencing 12 February at the following times:
- Tuesdays 12pm - 1pm
- Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm
- Thursdays 12pm - 1pm
Online appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays and can be booked here.
If you need an appointment at a different time, email us at globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk to make arrangements.
Events for inbound students
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad Student Social | 14 February 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Interval, Students' Union |
Events for summer school students
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Summer Experience Scholars Partner University Webinar | 7 February 2024 | 12pm - 2:30pm | Online |
| Global Summer Experience Scholars Orientation | 28 February 2024 | 2pm - 4pm | Diamond Workroom 1 |
| Global Summer Experience Scholars Pre-Departure Briefing | TBC | TBC | TBC |
