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.

Events for outbound students

We have the following events coming up for students who are set to go abroad in 2024-25.

Event Date Time Location
Risk Assessment Workshop*  4 April 2024 12pm - 1pm Online - Google Meet (click to join)
Campus France Visa Information Session 16 April 2024 1pm - 2pm Arts Tower Lecture 2

Pre-Departure Briefing*

(Social Sciences)

17 April 2024 2pm - 4pm Wave Lecture Theatre 2
Study Abroad Social 17 April 2024 4pm - 6pm Interval (TBC)

Pre-Departure Briefing*

(School of Language & Cultures)

24 April 2024 2pm - 4pm Diamond Lecture Theatre 2
Studying Abroad with Support Needs 30 April 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm Diamond 315 Meeting Room 1

Pre-Departure Briefing*

(Law)

1 May 2024 2pm - 4pm Arts Tower Lecture Theatre 6
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Whilst Studying Abroad 2 May 2024 12pm - 1pm

Diamond Workroom 1

Limited places, please sign up here.

Pre-Departure Briefing* 8 May 2024 2pm - 4pm Diamond Lecture Theatre 2
Risk Assessment Workshop* 13 May 2024 4pm - 5pm  Geography B04
Risk Assessment Workshop* 15 May 2024 1pm - 5pm Diamond Computer Room 2

*Please note that these are repeated sessions and students are only required to attend one risk assessment workshop and one pre-departure briefing. 

Drop-in events

Global Opportunities Drop Ins
Come to a drop in 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. You can find us at Arts Tower Level 1 during our drop in slots.

Easter Break In Person Drop Ins:

  • Wednesday 27 March, 12pm-1pm
  • Wednesday 3 April, 12pm-1pm
  • Wednesday 10 April, 12pm-1pm
     

After Easter (starting 15 April), Arts Tower Level 1: 

  • Tuesdays 12pm - 1pm
  • Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm
  • Thursdays 12pm - 1pm
     

Throughout the year:

Online 1:1 appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays and can be booked here. If you need an appointment at a different time, email us at globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk with the best time(s) for you. 

Sometimes, we may need to cancel a drop in due to unforeseen circumstances.
We will try to make alternative arrangements, where possible, and inform students if we can. 

Tip: Check our @uosglobalopps Instagram for more immediate updates about our events and drop ins (e.g. reminders and cancellations).

Events for inbound students

Event Date Time Location
Study Abroad Student Social 17 April 2024 4pm - 6pm Interval Bar & Café, Students' Union (TBC)
Exchange Class of 23/24 Farewell 8 May 2024

2pm - 3:30pm

3:30pm onwards

Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Students' Union

Interval Bar & Café, Students' Union (TBC)

Events for summer school students

Event Date Time Location
Sheffield x Cape Town - Summer School 2024 Info Session 27 March 2024 12pm - 1pm Online - Google Meet (click to join)

Register for a reminder to attend
Summer Risk Assessment Workshop (Online) 4 April 2024 11am - 12pm Online - Google Meet (click to join)
Global Summer Experience Scholars Pre-Departure Briefing

17 April 2024

2pm - 4pm Diamond Workroom 2