Events
Find out what's on.
The Global Opportunities office is located in Derwent College on Campus West. Our office is open to visitors during semester time, for enquiries about any of our global opportunities, Monday - Friday, 11am to 1pm, or you can arrange a virtual appointment with an advisor.
Please email global-opportunities@york.ac.uk if you have any questions for our team.
| Date | What's on |
|---|---|
| Freshers' week |
Find your Feet trail Pop by our office as part of the Find you Feet trail. |
| Saturday 5 October 2024 |
'Don't be a tourist' Lake District Explorer tour - 7.30am to 8pm
Join other University of York students on a full day tour to the beautiful Lake District - explore the biggest lakes and tallest mountains in Britain's most famous National Park. Tickets are available to purchase through Eventbrite. |
| Wednesday 9 October 2024 |
Welcome back to York! 2pm to 3.30pm SLB/118 (Spring Lane Building)
Students who were on placements for 2023/24 will be invited to a workshop that helps them use their experience in applications for opportunities after graduation.
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| Sunday 20 October 2024 |
'Don't be a tourist' North Yorkshire Explorer |
| Wednesday 6 November 2024 |
Global Opportunities Fair - 2pm to 5pm, James Hall Applications for Study Exchanges open Please see our 'How to Apply' pages for more information. |
| Wednesday 20 November 2024 |
Drop-in information session with Global Assistants. Come along and chat about our Global Opportunities and ask any questions you may have about the application process. 2pm - 3pm, Spring Lane Building SLB/001 |
| Week 10 |
Applications for Summer Abroad Programmes open Please see our 'How to Apply' pages for more information |
| Week 10 | Farewell event for those students who are leaving York after their semester exchange. |
* Semester two events are yet to be updated for 2025.
| Date | What's on |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 7 February 2024 |
Summer Opportunities Fair - 12.30pm to 3pm in Derwent Dining Hall Come along to our Summer Opportunities Fair to find out how to apply for opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad during the summer vacation. Speak to Global Opportunities staff and meet York students who have been abroad. Discover more about independent travel opportunities from representatives of international volunteering organisations. |
| Friday 1 March 2024 |
Applications open for Travel Awards
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| Wednesday 13th March 2024 |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants: 2-4pm, Derwent Senior Common room Are you a visiting student or thinking about an international opportunity in the future? Come along and ask the Global Assistants all your questions! We will be hosting an informal get-together where you can learn more about York and each other (alongside some great Yorkshire tea and coffee).
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| Friday 1 March 2024 |
Workshops for students due to go abroad in summer 2024 or the academic year 2024/25. Topics will include:
See below for dates. |
| Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
Pre-departure workshop 1: 2pm to 3.30pm This workshop will take place on zoom and the link will be circulated to students ahead of the workshop. |
| Wednesday 6 March 2024 |
Pre-departure workshop 2: 2pm to 3.30pm, followed by social This workshop will be followed by a social and chance to chat with other students, Global Opportunities staff and visiting students. The workshop will take place in B/T/005. |
| Wednesday 10th April 2024 |
Summer programmes pre-departure workshop, in B/T/005. 1pm - 2.30pm: Summer Schools 2.30pm - 4pm: International Study Centres (India, George Mason University, University of Victoria) |
| Wednesday 24 April 2024, |
Pre-departure workshop 3: 2pm to 3.30pm in SLB/118. |
| Wednesday 8 May 2024 |
Pre departure workshop 4 for students due to take study/work placements abroad in 2024/25: 2pm - 3.30pm. Location tbc. |