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Calendar of events and deadlines

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

A member of staff will also be available in the Careers and Placements building at the following times:

Monday 2-4pm: Worldwide Exchange enquiries

Tuesday 2-4pm: European Exchange enquiries

Thursday 2-4pm: Summer Opportunities

Friday 2-4pm: Visiting Student enquiries

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 TBC: 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

Spring term TBC: International Study Centres and Summer Schools application deadline (1pm)

Spring term TBC: Travel Awards application deadline (1pm)

What's on

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 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 Global Programmes staff. 

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
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. 

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.
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.

Spring Term

Week 3 All Programmes

Summer Opportunities Fair
Wednesday 27 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, 2:00-3:30pm
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
TBC

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
TBC