Calendar of events and deadlines

Centre for Global Programmes is still open online.

If you need to contact us or make an appointment to talk to us, please submit your request via email global-programmes@york.ac.uk

The University of York’s coronavirus webpage has our most up to date information and is updated as new details arise.

Key events

Virtual Global Opportunities Fair
Wednesday 4 November 2020 (Autumn Term, Week 6)

Year Abroad Workshop
Wednesday 11 November 2020

Summer Abroad Workshop
Wednesday 18 November 2020

Application Tips Workshop
Wednesday 25 November 2020

General information drop-in Workshop
Wednesday 2 December 2020 (session with Peer Advisors)

Summer Opportunities Fair
Wednesday 27 January 2021 (Spring Term, Week 3)

Key dates

Wednesday 4 November 2020: Applications open for Worldwide and European Exchange and Languages For International Mobility

Autumn term: Applications open for International Study Centres, Summer Schools

Friday 15 January 2021: Worldwide Exchange and European Exchange application deadline (1pm)

Wednesday 27 January 2021: Applications open for Travel Awards

Wednesday 17 February 2021: International Study Centres and Summer Schools application deadline (1pm)

Monday 19 April 2021: Travel Awards application deadline (1pm)

Autumn Term

Week 1	All programmes	Freshers Fair TBC Start your global journey here by meeting our Peer Advisors and registering your interest in going global.
Week 2	All programmes	Departmental orientation/first year introductory talks A quick introduction to global opportunities at orientation sessions in your department.
Week 3	All programmes	Language Cafe Wednesday 14 October 2020, 15:30-16:30, the first of a series of online student-led 'language café' events. Register here.
Week 4	All Programmes	Returners Workshop Wednesday 21 October 2020, 2.00-3.00pm, Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to be sent out separately) For students who went abroad in 2019/20.
Week 6	All Programmes	Virtual Global Opportunities Fair Wednesday 4 November 2020, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Register FREE for our virtual event via Handshake. Registration will open on 27 September. Find out how to apply for opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad. Speak to Centre for Global Programmes staff and meet York students who have been abroad. Discover more about independent travel opportunities from representatives of international volunteering organisations.
Week 7	Year Abroad	Workshop: Opportunities to study or work internationally as part of your year abroad, year in industry or placement year Wednesday 11 November 2020, 2.00-3.00pm, Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to be sent out separately) Find out more about opportunities to study or work abroad from returning students and Centre for Global Programmes staff. Register here. Language Cafe Wednesday 11 November 2020, 15:30-16:30, an online student-led 'language café' event. Register here.
Week 8	Summer Abroad	Workshop: Study, work or volunteer globally in the summer Wednesday 18 November 2020, 2.00-3.00pm, Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to be sent out separately) Find out more about summer opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad. Including International Study Centres, Summer Schools, Travel Awards and International Internships. Register here. Language Cafe Wednesday 18 November 2020, 15:30-16:30, an online student-led 'language café' event. Register here.
Week 9	Application Tips	Workshop: Tips on completing your study abroad application Wednesday 25 November 2020, 2.00-3.00pm, Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to be sent out separately) Find out more about the application process and recording your application video. Register here.
Week 10	All programmes	General Information Drop-in session Wednesday 2 December 2020, 2.00-3.00pm, Virtual meeting via Zoom (details to be sent out separately) Our Peer Advisors will be available to provide information about all our global opportunities and answer any questions you may have. Register here.

Spring Term

Every week	All programmes	Global Café Wednesdays, 3.30- 4:30pm (GMT). This will be an opportunity to talk to other students about global programmes - come along when you want to and see who’s in the zoom room that week - depending on who’s there you might also be able to practice your language skills. Register FREE with your @york.ac.uk email address to get the zoom link for the Global Café.
Week 3	All Programmes	Summer Opportunities Fair Wednesday 27 January 2021, 12noon - 3.00pm. Register FREE for our virtual event via Handshake. Registration will open on 4 January 2021 Find out more about Summer Schools, International Study Centres and Travel Awards as well as work experience, internship and volunteering opportunities.
Week 8	Exchanges	Worldwide Exchange & European Pre-Departure Workshop Wednesday 3rd March 2021, 2:00-4.00pm Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will study/work abroad in 2021/22 EXCEPT for students in Language & Linguistic Science (LLS students will be advised of a separate departmental event)
Week 9	Summer Opportunities	International Study Centre Pre-Departure Workshop Wednesday 10th March 2021, 1.00-3.00pm Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will be participating in an ISC.
Week 9	All Programmes	Granada Nights Film Screening Wednesday 10th March 2021, 3:00pm-5:30pm The University of York presents a free, exclusive movie screening of Granada Nights, a coming-of-age feature film about studying abroad. Register here to attend the movie screening + Q&As with the Director and Centre for Global Programmes.

Summer Term

Week 3	Exchanges	European and Worldwide Exchange Pre-Departure Workshop Wednesday 28th April 2021 2:00-3:30pm Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will study/work abroad in 2021/22
Week 4	Summer Opportunities	International Study Centre Pre-Departure Workshop Wednesday 5th May 2021, 1.00-3.00pm Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will be participating in an ISC.

Week 3

Exchanges

European and Worldwide Exchange Pre-Departure Workshop
Wednesday 28th April 2021 2:00-3:30pm
Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will study/work abroad in 2021/22

Week 4

Summer Opportunities

International Study Centre Pre-Departure Workshop
Wednesday 5th May 2021, 1.00-3.00pm

Compulsory pre-departure workshop for all students who will be participating in an ISC.

Our Partner Virtual Events and Fairs

Experience Japan Exhibition (EJE)

Date: Saturday, 21 November, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midday (GMT), 18:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. (JST)
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Participation: Free of charge (registration is required)
Language: English
The online seminars will cover topics such as scholarships, employment opportunities, researching in Japan, and more. There will also be a Q&A session where participants can ask questions to students who have studied in Japan, while universities and other institutions will each have virtual booths to introduce their unique programs.

If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Global Engagement Office at Keio University at “keio-geo@adst.keio.ac.jp”.

Beijing Normal University - Chinese Culture Studies Program for Global Young Scholar 2020——Oriental Wisdom in the Context of Coronavirus Pandemic

1st to 3rd December 2020 6.00 - 10pm (Beijing time) - via Zoom link

Open to all students (under 40 years old) who have a strong interest in Chinese traditional and contemporary Chinese society, and have a certain understanding and grasp of Chinese philosophy, history, literature etc

Further details:

Beijing Normal University Online Course December 2020 (English) (PDF , 2,048kb)