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.

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Drop-in events

Global Opportunities In Person Drop Ins (term time only)

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. 

Book your 1:1

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 4


Japanese 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

September 2025 (date TBC)
Time TBC
Location TBC


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)