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)
Date Time Location Tuesday 7 October 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 9 October 12 - 1pm Heartspace Tuesday 14 October 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 16 October 1 - 2pm The Wave Cornerstone Tuesday 21 October 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 23 October 12 - 1pm Heartspace Tuesday 28 October 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 30 October 1 - 2pm The Wave Cornerstone No drop in during the Study Abroad Roadshow Tuesday 11 November 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 13 November 12 - 1pm Heartspace Tuesday 18 November 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 20 November 1 - 2pm The Wave Cornerstone Tuesday 25 November 1 - 2pm Jessop West Thursday 27 November 12 - 1pm Heartspace Friday 28 November 1 - 2pm The Wave Cornerstone Monday 1 December 1 - 2pm Jessop West Where to find the Employability and Placement Hubs
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.
Exchange students currently studying in Sheffield or who will be studying here soon are also welcome to book.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 all students
Keep an eye on our @uosglobalopps Instagram for our Study Abroad Student Socials and miscellaneous workshops/sessions throughout the year.
Employability Workshop with Matt Sutcliffe (Careers)
Thursday 2 October 2025
12:30 - 1:30pm
Alfred Denny Conference Room, Alfred Denny BuildingIf you cannot make it to the session, we encourage you to visit one of the University’s Employability Hubs around campus and consider booking an appointment with an advisor. We also recommend continuing to reflect on your experiences in mySkills.
Please note that it is not possible for the employability workshop to be recorded as it is designed to be an interactive session for the attendees. ntent.- Events for outbound students
We have the following events coming up for students who are set to go abroad in 2026 or who were abroad in 2024/25.
Study Abroad Student Social - Welcome (Back) to Sheffield
2 October 2025
4pm onwards
Bar One, Students' UnionStudy Abroad Roadshow
4 November 2025
12pm - 2pm
Ground Floor Exhibition, The Wave5 November 2025
12pm - 2pm
Location TBC6 November 2025
12pm - 2pm
Diamond Basement, The DiamondStudy Abroad Webinar
12 November 2025
12pm - 1pm
Online (link to be shared nearer the time)- 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.
Study Abroad Student Social - Welcome (Back) to Sheffield
2 October 2025
4pm onwards
Bar One, Students' Union- Events for summer school students
Study Abroad Student Social - Welcome (Back) to Sheffield
2 October 2025
4pm onwards
Bar One, Students' UnionThis section will be updated once outbound summer school opportunities are confirmed for 2026.