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.
Studying Abroad with Global Opportunities
Studying Abroad with Global Opportunities
Hear from some of our student ambassadors who talk about their experiences studying abroad, and why you might want to try it.
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 |
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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:
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 |
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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 |
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Global Opportunities Fair | 5 November | 11:30am - 3pm (11am - 11:30am quiet slot) | Uni Central, Level 4 Students' Union |