Events

Find your Feet trail - 10am to 4pm

Pop by our office (D/A/023) as part of the Find your Feet trail.

Global Opportunities Fair - 2pm to 5pm, Ron Cooke Hub
Come along to our Global Opportunities Fair to find out how to apply for opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad. 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.

Register to attend via Handshake

Applications for Study Exchanges open

Please see our 'How to Apply' pages for more information.

Drop-in information session with Global Assistants - 2pm to 3pm, SLB/001

Come along and chat about our Global Assistants and ask any questions you may have about the application process for Study Exchange opportunities.

Applications for Summer Exchanges Open

Applications will close on 13th February 2026 at 1pm. See the How to Apply webpages for more information.

Summer Opportunities Information Session, 11am - 12pm, in AEW/003

Summer Abroad Information Session Slides 21 Jan 2026 (PDF , 5,041kb)

Come along to our Summer Opportunities Information Session to find out how to apply to study, work or volunteer abroad during the summer vacation.  There'll be representatives from Seoul National University and University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Our Global Assistant will also be sharing her experience of summer opportunities.

Workshops for students due to go abroad in summer 2026 or the academic year 2026/27.

Topics will include:

• responsibilities
• applications to host universities
• the Mobility Online system
• visas and accommodation
• travel insurance 
• travel safety and wellbeing

See below for dates.

Pre-departure Workshop and Social 1 (for Year Abroad students), 2pm to 4pm, in B/T/005

Pre-departure Workshop and Social 2 (for Year Abroad students), 2pm to 4pm, in B/T/005

Get ready to explore funding opportunities, prepare your finances, complete your Academic Recognition/Grade Conversion Checklist and Learning Agreement, and arrange your visa, passport and other travel necessities. Chat to Global Opportunities, Disability Services and Student Finance staff, as well as visiting students from our partner universities and other students heading to the same region.  

Pre-departure Workshop and Social (for Summer Exchange students), 2pm to 4pm, in B/T/005.

Get prepared for your summer abroad. Learn about your key contacts, your Mobility Online account, applying to your host institution, and essential paperwork and deadlines. There'll be a chance to connect with other students preparing for a summer abroad and chat with Global Opportunities staff.

Pre-departure Workshop and Social 3 (for Year Abroad and Summer Exchange students), 2 to 4pm, in B/T/005.

Wondering how to stay safe abroad? Let the University's Health and Safety and Insurance Teams walk you through the Travel Authorisation Process, including risk assessment, insurance and health and safety tips. We'll also provide further opportunities to chat with Global Opportunities staff and other students heading to the same region.

Pre-departure Workshop and Social 4 (for Year Abroad and Summer Exchange students), 2pm - 4pm, in B/T/005.

This is the final workshop where you can chat with Global Opportunities staff and connect with other students heading to the same region. Build your resilience ahead of your travels with the University’s Open Door Team. Find out from Global Opportunities what tasks you need to complete on arrival at your destination, during your time abroad and once your placement has finished.

Global Chat with the Global Assistants - Dates TBC

Come along and ask any questions you may have about your year, semester or summer abroad.