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 (excluding vacation periods).

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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.
Sunday 20 October 2024

'Don't be a tourist' North Yorkshire Explorer

Join other University of York students on a full day tour. Discover pirate graves, smuggler hideouts, Harry Potter's Hogsmeade and breathtaking ocean views. Tickets are available to purchase through Eventbrite.

Wednesday 6 November 2024

Global Opportunities Fair - 2pm to 5pm, James Hall
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.

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
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).
Friday 1 March 2024

Workshops for students due to go abroad in summer 2024 or the academic year 2024/25.

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.

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.