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 @ Registration (incoming exchange students only)
Global Opportunities In Person Drop Ins (term time only)
Spring semester (from w/c 10 February)
- Tuesdays @ Jessop West Foyer, Employability Hub, 12pm-1pm
- Thursdays @ Arts Tower 109, 12pm-1pm
Online Drop-ins
Book an online 15-minute 1:1 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 studying here in 91Ö±²¥ or will be studying here soon.
Daily online slots 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 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.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad Orientation Webinar | 31 January 2025 | 12pm - 2pm | Online (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 |
| Study Abroad Social | 19 February 2025 | 3pm - 5pm | Bar One, Students' Union |
| Visa Webinar | 26 February 2025 | 12pm - 1pm | Online (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 |
| 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 |
| Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Whilst Studying Abroad (with DDSS & Wellbeing teams) | 8 May 2025 | 1pm - 2pm | Diamond 309 - Classroom 1 |
| Pre-Departure Briefing | 12 May 2025 | 3pm - 5pm | Arts Tower, Lecture Theatre 3 |
| Studying Abroad with Support Needs (drop in with ambassadors) | 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
Orientation activities are run by our colleagues in the Global Campus team. For more information on the activities available, please click here.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2: Exchange Class of 2024/25 Welcome Event |
12 February 2025 | 2.30pm - 4pm | Firth Hall, Firth Court |
| Semester 2: Exchange Class of 2024/25 Welcome Social |
12 February 2025 | 4pm onwards | Bar One, Students' Union |
| Study Abroad Social (with our outgoing 91Ö±²¥ students) | 19 February 2025 | 3pm - 5pm | Bar One, Students' Union |
Events for summer school students
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Summer Experience 2025 Successful Scholars (First years info session) | 26 February 2025 | 1.15pm - 2.15pm | The Diamond, Workroom 3 |
| Global Summer Experience 2025 Successful Scholars (Think Pacific info session for second years) | 26 February 2025 | 2.30pm - 3.30pm | The Diamond, Workroom 3 |
| Global Summer Experience 2025 Successful Scholars (SKKU info session for second years) | 26 February 2025 | 3.45pm - 4.45pm | The Diamond, Workroom 3 |
| Risk Assessment Workshop | 31 March 2025 | 2pm - 3pm | Hicks Building, Computer Room G39A |
| Summer 2025 Pre-Departure Briefing (First years)
|
7 May 2025 | 2pm - 3pm | 38 Mappin Street, Workroom 3 |
| Summer 2025 Pre-Departure Briefing (Second years) | 7 May 2025 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | 38 Mappin Street, Workroom 3 |
