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
12pm-1pm
- Tuesdays @ Jessop West Foyer, Employability Hub
- Wednesdays @ Arts Tower 109
- Thursdays @ The Wave Cornerstone
Check @uosglobalopps on Instagram for the full schedule and for updates (e.g. reminders and cancellations).
Online Drop-ins
Available Mondays and Fridays (times vary), book an online 15-minute 1:1 to chat with a member of the Global Opportunities team about your study abroad, summer school application or if you are an exchange student studying here in Sheffield:
All times are in UK time zone.
If you need to book a different time, please email us at globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk and provide your alternative availability.
Events for outbound students
We have the following events coming up for students who are set to go abroad in 2025.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Study Abroad: Researching Your Options Workshop (with Global Ambassadors) |
13 November 2024 | 2pm - 3:30pm | Diamond Computer Room 2 |
| Student Panel & Study Abroad Student Social | 15 November 2024 | 12pm - 2pm | Firth Hall |
| Study Abroad: Researching Your Options Workshop (with Global Ambassadors) | 19 November 2024 | 4pm - 5:30pm | NOW ONLINE due to weather conditions: Click here to join |
| Korean Studies Korea Year Abroad - 1st briefing | 27 November 2024 | 1:30pm - 3pm | 38 Mappin Street, Workroom 3 |
| Study Abroad: Researching Your Options Workshop (with Global Ambassadors) | 28 November 2024 | 10:30am - 12pm | Geography Building B04 Computer Room |
| Study Abroad Orientation Webinar | 31 January 2025 | 12pm - 2pm | Online via Blackboard (click the link to join) |
| Introduction to GE3 (for Faculty of Engineering students allocated to GE3) | 12 February 2025 | 3pm - 4pm | Diamond 315 |
| International Business Management Learning Agreement workshop | 19 February 2025 | 2pm - 3pm | The Wave, Computer Room 1 |
| Visa Webinar | 26 February 2025 | 12pm - 1pm | Online via Blackboard (click the link to join) |
| Risk Assessment Workshop | 11 March 2025 | 2pm - 3pm | Information Commons, Computer Room 3.02 |
| Korean Studies Korea Year Abroad - 2nd briefing | 12 February 2025 | 1:30pm - 3pm | Diamond Workroom 1 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop | 19 March 2025 | 3pm - 4pm | Hicks Building, Computer Room G25 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop | 27 March 2025 | 4pm - 5pm | The Wave, Computer Room 2b |
| Risk Assessment Workshop | 31 March 2025 | 2pm - 3pm | Hicks Building Computer Room G39A |
| Funding Your Study Abroad | 2 April 2025 | 2pm - 4pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 1 |
| Pre-Departure Briefing - School of Law | 30 April 2025 | 2pm - 4pm | Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre C |
| Pre-Departure Briefing - Modern Languages | 7 May 2025 | 1pm - 3pm | Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 2 |
| Pre-Departure Briefing | 12 May 2025 | 3pm - 5pm | Arts Tower, Lecture Theatre 3 |
| Studying Abroad with Support Needs | 14 May 2025 | 3pm - 4pm | Diamond 315 |
| Pre-Departure Briefing | 15 May 2025 | 2pm - 4pm | The Wave, Lecture Theatre 4 |
| Korean Studies Korea Year Abroad - 3rd briefing | 4 June 2025 | 1:30pm - 3pm | Diamond Workroom 1 |
Events for inbound students
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad Social | 15 November 2024 | 12pm - 2pm | Firth Hall, Firth Court |
| Semester 1 Leavers: Festive Farewell | 11 December 2024 | 1pm - 3:30pm | TBC |
Events for summer school students
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Opportunities Fair | 5 November | 11:30am - 3pm (11am - 11:30am quiet slot) | Uni Central, Level 4 Students' Union |
