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 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 Monday 1 December 1 - 2pm Jessop West Where to find the Employability and Placement Hubs
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.
- Events for outbound students
Students applying for study abroad are welcome to attend drop in events or book an appointment. The slides from the webinar on 12 November are available to download from the Study Abroad Roadshow page (student log in required).
The next events for outbound students will be in early 2026.
- Events for inbound students
Keep an eye on our @uosglobalopps Instagram for upcoming events for students who are on exchange in Sheffield from autumn 2025.
Pre-departure webinar (autumn semester students)
Wednesday 10 December
2pm - 3pm
Online
Christmas Social & Quiz
Thursday 11 December
3pm - 5pm
Bar One, Students' Union
Pre-arrival webinar (spring semester students)
Thursday 18 December
4.45pm - 6pm
Online
Pre-arrival webinar (spring semester students)
Friday 19 December
9am - 10.15am
Online
Global Opportunities Welcome & Induction Event (spring semester students)
Monday 9 February
3pm - 5pm
Firth Hall, Firth Court
Global Opportunities @ Registration (spring semester students)
Tuesday 10 February - Friday 20 February
1pm - 3pm
Check the timetable here.
Study Abroad Social
TBC in February
- Events for summer school students
This section will be updated once outbound summer school opportunities are confirmed for 2026.