Study and work abroad
Events
The Global Programmes office is located in Derwent College next to the reception desk.
Our office is open to visitors during term-time, for enquiries about any of our global opportunities, Monday - Friday, 11am to 1pm, or you can arrange a virtual appointment with one of our advisors.
Please email global-programmes@york.ac.uk if you have any questions for our team.
What's on
Semester 1
| When | For who |
What's on |
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| Freshers Week - Week 2 | All programmes |
Departmental orientation/first year introductory talks Our staff will be attending orientation sessions in your department to give a quick introduction to the global opportunities we have available. |
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Week 2 |
All programmes |
'Don't be a tourist' Lake District Explorer tour
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.
Saturday 7th October 2023, 7.30am - 8.00pm
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From Week 3 |
All programmes |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants
Are you a visiting student or thinking about an international opportunity in the future, be sure to come along and ask the Global Assistants all your questions!
Monday 30th October, 12pm-2pm, Vanbrugh Stalls
Come and chat to us about the opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad.
Monday 13th November, 1pm-3pm, Spring Lane Building SLB/201
Come along to this drop-in session to get tips on the application process and ask any questions you may have.
Monday 27th November, 1pm-2pm, Vanbrugh Stalls
Come and chat to us about the opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad. There's still time to apply for a year abroad!
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Week 3 |
Returners Workshop |
Welcome back to York!
Students who were on placements for 2022/23 will be invited to a workshop that helps them use their experience in applications for opportunities after graduation.
Wednesday 11th October 2.00 - 3.30 pm V/N/045 (Vanbrugh College)
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| Week 6 | All Programmes |
Global Opportunities Fair Wednesday 8th November 2023, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, James Hall |
| Week 6 | Applications Open (Study Exchanges) |
Applications for Study Exchanges open Please see our 'How to Apply' pages for more information |
| Week 6 | All Programmes |
'Don't be a tourist' North Yorkshire Explorer tour
Join other University of York students on a full day tour to the various parts of North Yorkshire - discover pirate graves, smuggler hideouts, Harry Potter's Hogsmeade, and breath-taking ocean views. Tickets are available to purchase through Eventbrite.
Saturday 4th November 2023, 8.30am - 6.30pm
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| Week 7 | Granada Nights Screening |
Join a free, exclusive movie screening of Granada Nights, a coming-of-age feature film about studying abroad. Register below to attend the free movie screening + Q&As with the Global Programmes team and Global Assistants. Wednesday 15th November at 3:00pm in Spring Lane Building SLB/118 |
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Week 8 |
Information session |
Drop-in information session Wednesday 22nd November. Come along and chat about our Global Opportunities and ask any questions you may have. SCR and GCR Derwent College 2.00 - 3.00pm. |
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Week 9 |
Information session |
Drop-in information session Wednesday 29 November. Come along and chat about our Global Opportunities and ask any questions you may have. SCR and GCR Derwent College 2.00 - 3.00pm. |
| Week 9 | Deadline for Study Exchanges |
Applications close for Study Exchange applications (including ISEP & credit replacement years) Friday 1st December 2023 at 1:00pm |
| Week 10 | Applications open for Summer Abroad Programmes |
Applications for Summer Abroad Programmes open Please see our 'How to Apply' pages for more information |
| Week 11 | Visiting Student Farewell |
Farewell event for those students who are leaving York after their semester exchange. |
Semester 2
| When | For who |
What's on |
|---|---|---|
| Refreshers Week | All Programmes |
Summer Opportunities Fair 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 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. Wednesday 7th February 1.00 - 4.00pm |
| Refreshers Week - Week 2 | Travel Awards |
Applications open for Travel Awards Wednesday 7th February 2024 |
| Week TBC | All Programmes |
Global Chat with the Global Assistants Dates to be confirmed for 23/24.
Are you a visiting student or thinking about an international opportunity in the future, be sure to 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).
To help monitor numbers a registration will be required to attend our Global Chats. A registration form will appear here in due course.
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| Week TBC |
Pre Departure Workshops |
Workshops for students due to go abroad in the summer 2024 or the academic year 2024/25. Topics will include:
The dates for these will be confirmed later in the year. |
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