Global Opportunities at Durham University

Interested in learning a new language? ✅ The Centre for Foreign Language Study offers extra-curricular courses starting in January. An additional language could also help if you are considering a global opportunity or Study Abroad Year.
https://sway.office.com/nlziQMyFibkp6qw7?ref=email🙂🌎

Languages for All courses | January 2022 Do you need to improve your foreign language skills for your studies abroad? Then you may be interested in the Languages for All programme offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Study.

UGANDA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY!

Are you an adventurous, caring person who’s looking to make the most of your time at Durham? Then why not check out Play Action International’s Uganda Volunteer Project, where you can make a difference to the lives of thousands of disadvantaged children, learn new skills and experience a new culture. 🦸‍♀️🦸💪Attend their online info session TODAY @ 6pm to find out more: https://fb.me/e/23uhWFCjB

www.playactioninternational.org/volunteer-in-uganda/

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!

One of our charity partners Play Action International are hosting an online info session for their Uganda Volunteer Project that is taking a team of Durham students out in summer 2022. Build a playground at a community school in Jinja, Uganda to benefit thousands of children over two or four weeks. Join to find out how you can get financial support for participating: https://fb.me/e/23uhWFCjB
Action International

Fiji Virtual Internship Programme ✅ This is a fantastic opportunity! Why not join the next Zoom meeting to find out more.

Register for the event on 25th October, 5:00pm - 5:45pm here
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84537772523

Further information about the Fiji Internship Programme is available at: https://thinkpacific.com/durham-internship-fiji/

Fiji Remote Internship, fully funded places available!

☑️Chose from 10 career fields and support local impact in Fiji!
☑️4, 8 or 12 week programmes to suit you
☑️Connect with other students and professionals
☑️Complete the Sustainable Development, Fijian Culture & Global Leadership learning modules.

Join an online Discover Session throughout October to learn more.

Closing date for applications 7th November 2021.

For more information:
https://thinkpacific.com/remote-internships-scholarship-program/

Fiji Remote Internship, fully funded places available!

☑️Chose from 10 career fields and support local impact in Fiji!
☑️4, 8 or 12 week programmes to suit you
☑️Connect with other students and professionals
☑️Complete the Sustainable Development, Fijian Culture & Global Leadership learning modules.

Join an online Discover Session throughout October to learn more.

Closing date for applications 7th November 2021.

For more information:
https://thinkpacific.com/remote-internships-scholarship-program/

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

📢📢📢Calling Durham students. Our virtual Global Opportunities fair will take place 20-21 October 🌏🌎🌍. Partners abroad, careers, languages and study abroad teams will be holding a range of live events and presentations to promote your international work, study and volunteering options. 🕘 Save the date and find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/k5scv32d

Interested in studying abroad? Why not join CityU at an online session where they will be sharing opportunities available and answering questions from students. The next session will be held on 15th October 2021, just click on the link below.

Date: 15 Oct 2021
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm (HK Time)
https://cityu.zoom.us/j/97557886803?pwd=ZVdjVWxaWnk2cEJ6bjA0Y1owUFJ3UT09
• Meeting ID: 975 5788 6803
• Password: 516908

Fulbright Postgraduate Awards provide funding and support for postgraduate study or research in the United States. The Fulbright mission is to advance knowledge, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the peoples of the US and the UK. Find out more, including how to apply, at: https://tinyurl.com/7tsjj7x2

Translation is more than just words. It is the key that connects people, places and things across the globe. Find out what languages you could learn alongside your Durham degree with the Centre for Foreign Language Study. More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2u28dj36

DU students can find out study abroad language skills prep here: https://sway.office.com/Zpfy1zZaXDcAFnLI?ref=email

Calling our Masters graduates who have spent a year abroad any of Durham’s 41 Coimbra Group partner universities. Applications are open for the €5k CG-Arenberg Prize, awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the judges, has best demonstrated the added value of that exchange to their Masters degree work. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/d4sb5ecu

What actions should we take to build a bridge to a sustainable future? Join the online events with Zhejiang University to answer and contribute to this, and many other questions on Sustainable Development Goals. Find more about the BRIDGE project here: https://design.zju.edu.cn/bridge/ #/
Application deadline: 23 August, 10:00 UK (17:00 China).

DON'T MISS IT!!! The applications close 18.08.2021 ‼️📅

Applications are now open to undergraduate students for a limited number of free places on this experiential online course offered by the Matariki Network. The course runs over three weeks (9 hours commitment) starting 13th Sept. It will offer the opportunity to develop skills and competencies needed to thrive in the 21st century whilst learning more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For more information and to apply, see here: https://sway.office.com/GyDiuDoAKHmEvgrE?ref=Link

Well done to everyone receiving their results today! And a warm welcome to Durham University- we hope to see you all in September and can't wait for you to explore all the exciting international opportunities that the university has to offer!

More than 200 of our students will be given the life-changing opportunity to study, work or volunteer abroad in 2021/22, thanks to grants from the UK Government’s Turing Scheme.

Read more 👉 https://fal.cn/3hdD5

Great news for all those thinking of studying, working or volunteering abroad next year! The University has been awarded a grant from the Turing Scheme, the UK government’s programme to study and work abroad. This funding will support c. 200 Durham students to undertake Global Opportunity, including study, work, research and volunteering abroad in 2021/22.
Check out https://bit.ly/GOTuring and watch this space for more updates!

Application deadline: 18.08.2021 ‼️📅
Applications are now open to undergraduate students for a limited number of free places on this experiential online course offered by the Matariki Network. The course runs over three weeks (9 hours commitment) starting 13th Sept. It will offer the opportunity to develop skills and competencies needed to thrive in the 21st century whilst learning more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For more information and to apply, see here: https://sway.office.com/GyDiuDoAKHmEvgrE?ref=Link

What are Global Opportunities? From study abroad, international placements, volunteering opportunities, internships, or summer schools, the university offers a range of options to help you start your itnernational adventure! Take a look through the pictures to find out more and don't forget to keep an eye on our social media channels and website to never miss an opportunity! 🌎

Welcome to Global Opportunities! Watch this space for updates on studying abroad, international internships, summer schools and partnerships with universities from all around the world! 🌎🌎🌎

After a short break, we're back to sharing 🌎GLOBAL STORIES 🌎 from students who benefited from international opportunities this year! Today, we're hearing from Ilgın - a Psychology BSc 3rd Year Student
currently on Erasmus+ Programme in Düsseldorf, Germany. Click through the pictures to read her story!

Global Opportunities at Durham University updated their address.

Register your interest for fully-funded research internships in Canada! 🇨🇦 The 12-week supervised research internships are taking place in the summer 2022 at one of the 70 Canadian universities. Open for students in their peniultimate year of studies. Follow the link below to check the eligibility criteria and register your interest before the 22nd of July: https://sway.office.com/PNpg4Q1i7dUny8h6?ref=Link&loc=play