Events
Find out what's on.
The Global Opportunities office is located in Derwent College (D/A/023) on Campus West and is open to visitors Tuesday-Thursday, 11am to 1pm (undergraduate teaching weeks only).
| 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. |
| Date | What's on |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 14 January 2025 |
Applications for Summer Exchange Applications open Applications will close at 1pm on Friday 14 February. See the How to Apply webpages for more information. |
| Wednesday 5 February 2025 |
Summer Abroad Information Session - 3pm to 4:30pm in B/T/005 Come along to our Summer Abroad Information session to find out how to apply for opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad during the summer vacation. Please register for the Summer Abroad Information Session online. |
| Semester 2 |
Workshops for students due to go abroad in summer 2025 or the academic year 2025/26. Topics will include:
See below for dates. |
| Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
Pre-departure workshop 1 for Year Abroad students: 2pm to 4pm in ATB/056 Lecture Theatre
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| Wednesday 5 March 2025 |
Pre-departure workshop 2 for Year Abroad students: 2pm to 4pm, in Central Hall, followed by social This workshop will be followed by a social and chance to chat with other students, Global Opportunities staff and visiting students. |
| Wednesday 12 March 2025 |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants, 1.00pm-2.00pm in SLB/108 Come along and ask any questions you may have about your year or semester abroad. |
| Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
Pre-departure workshop for Summer exchange students, 2pm to 3:30pm, in B/T/005. This workshop will be followed by an opportunity to chat with other students going to the same destination. |
| Thursday 3 April 2025 |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants, 1.00pm-2.00pm in SLB/206 Come along and ask any questions you may have about your year or semester abroad. |
| Wednesday 23 April 2025 |
Pre-departure workshop 3 for Year Abroad and Summer exchange students: 3:30pm to 5pm in SLB/118. |
| Wednesday 30 April 2025 |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants, 1.00pm-2.00pm in SLB/006 Come along and ask any questions you may have about your year, semester or summer abroad. |
| Wednesday 7 May 2024 |
Pre-departure workshop 4 for Year Abroad and Summer exchange students: 2pm - 4pm in B/T/005.
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| Thursday 8 May 2025 |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants, 1.00pm-2.00pm in SLB/104 Come along and ask any questions you may have about your year, semester or summer abroad. |