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.
- Drop-in events
Global Opportunities In Person Drop Ins (term time only)
Restarting in autumn w/c 6 October.
Tuesdays @ Jessop West Foyer, Employability Hub, 12pm-1pm
Online Drop-ins
Book an online 15-minute appointment to chat with a member of the Global Opportunities team about your study abroad or summer school plans.
Also available if you are an exchange student currently studying in Sheffield or who will be studying here soon.Online slots are available during vacation periods (apart from university closure days).
If you need to book a different time, please email us at globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk and provide your alternative availability.
Check @uosglobalopps on Instagram for updates (e.g. reminders and cancellations).
- Events for outbound students
We have the following events coming up for students who are set to go abroad in 2025.
Pre-departure briefing
15 May 2025
2pm - 4pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 4Japanese Studies Japan Year Abroad - Briefing 3 and Wellbeing
21 May 2025
2pm - 3pm
Diamond Lecture Theatre 9- Events for inbound students
We have the following events coming up for students who are on exchange in Sheffield from autumn 2025.
Exchange Class of 25/26 Welcome & Induction Event
22 September 2025
2pm - 4pm
Firth Hall, Firth CourtGlobal Opportunities @ Registration
23 September - 2 October 2025
1pm - 3pm
Hicks Building, Room G07Please see our timetable here.
Exchange Class of 25/26 Welcome Social
September 2025 (date TBC)
Time TBC
Bar One, Students' Union (TBC)- Events for summer school students
Summer 2025 Pre-Departure Briefing (University of Cape Town)
20 August 2025
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Online via Google Meet (link to be shared)