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 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 Geography Building B04 Computer Room
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

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: 

Click here to book your 1:1 

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 inbound students

Event Date Time Location
Inbound x Outbound Student Social (with Returning Study Abroad Students from Sheffield) 16 October 2024 3pm - 5pm The Wave, Workroom 3
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