Global Opportunities Festival 2023
The Global Office is excited to announce that the Global Opportunities Festival will be returning this year and running throughout October once again. As with the previous festival, we have collaborated with colleagues from around the University of St Andrews and with partners around the world to produce a variety of events for students and staff to promote the international opportunities which St Andrews offers.
We will have presentations from various departments within the University as well as speakers joining us from partner universities and external organizations. Please email [email protected] to register your interest in any of the events listed in the festival schedule below.
We are currently waiting for confirmation on some events regarding time and location, so please keep an eye on our blog and social media for further updates and information. There will hopefully be some fun – as well as highly informative – events for you to take part in during the festival!
Global Education
Volunteer Abroad
Think Pacific, 5-6 PM on Tuesday 3rd October: Think Pacific is a UK social enterprise that works in partnership with local governments, NGOs and start-ups to offer rewarding volunteer and internship projects in the Fiji Islands and Bali. Their ethical and sustainable volunteering opportunities have received very positive results and feedback from St Andrews students who have participated previously. This information session will help you find out more about their range of projects that include Youth, Health, Construction, Sports, and Enterprise initiatives. This presentation will be held in Arts Seminar 9.
Saints Volunteer, 5:30-6:30 PM on Thursday 5th October: Hosted by Sports Development Officer for Saints Sport, Nina Revell, this session will discuss the University’s international volunteering programmes in Africa. Volunteer Zambia and Saints Volunteer, Livingstone have been running for over ten years in partnership with key local stakeholders.
Volunteer Zambia is an international sport programme run by the Wallace Group – a collaboration between leading UK ‘sport’ universities that supports the work of leading Zambian sports NGO, Sport in Action. The current focus of the programme is coach development, whilst in country students will work closely with Zambian volunteer coaches to aid their development, by learning from each other, sharing drills, and delivering coaching fundamentals workshops
Saints Volunteer, Livingstone is our newest programme, created to continue and expand our partnership with Sport in Action. This programme focuses on coach development and supporting the delivery and development of community sport activity. This presentation will be held in Arts Seminar 7.
Work Abroad
How to Find Global Opportunities, 12-1 PM on Tuesday 24th October: This session will be hosted by Careers Adviser, Amy Kinsman, and will focus on work opportunities within and out with the University. We will discuss where to find work opportunities, how to source your own opportunities, and how to make the most of your abroad experiences – while you are away and once you are back home. Sign up for this session on CareerConnect. This presentation will be held in the Careers Centre.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad Opportunities, 2:30-4 PM on Wednesday 11th October: The Global Office annual Study Abroad Fair is one of our biggest events of the year. This year it will be split over two days, with the general information session held on the on Wednesday followed by the fair on the Thursday. The information session will provide details on our study abroad opportunities and how to apply/. This presentation will be held in Buchanan Lecture Theatre.
Study Abroad Fair, 2-4 PM on Thursday 12th October: The Study Abroad fair gives students the opportunity to ask questions and chat with students who have studied and worked abroad previously. There will be stalls for each of our St Andrews Abroad destinations and a dedicated space for students to ask questions related to finance and scholarships. For anyone interested in studying or working abroad, this event is not to be missed. This event will be held in Parliament Hall.
University of Melbourne presentation, 10-11 AM on Monday 16th October: We are delighted to collaborate with our colleagues at the University of Melbourne to offer an information session for students interested in studying at Melbourne in 2024-25. This will include a short presentation about the programme and a Q&A session with staff from Melbourne’s Study Abroad Office. St Andrews students who previously studied at the University of Melbourne will also be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. This session will be held virtually.
Canadian Robert T Jones Jr. Scholarships – Queens University & Western University presentation, 4-5 PM on Tuesday 17th October: This year we are delighted to collaborate with our colleagues at both Queens and Western University to offer an information session for students interested in studying in Canada in 2024-25. This will include a short presentation about their respective programmes and a Q&A session with staff from both Queens’ and Westerns’ Study Abroad Offices. This is also an opportunity to learn about the generous Canadian Robert T Jones Jr. Scholarships. St Andrews students who previously studied at Queens and Western will be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. This session will be held virtually.
College of William & Mary presentation, 4-5 PM on Wednesday 18th October: We are delighted to collaborate with our colleagues at the College of William & Mary to offer an information session for students interested in studying at William & Mary in 2024-25. This will include a short presentation about the programme and a Q&A session with staff from William & Mary’s Study Abroad Office. St Andrews students who previously studied at the College of William & Mary will also be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have. This session will be held virtually.
Global Connections
Scotland Europa – Horizon Europe Capacity Building Workshop, 10-11 AM on Wednesday 4th October: Scotland Europa are a membership-based organisation, networking Scotland in Europe (www.scotlandeuropa.com). A number of Universities, including St Andrews, are part of its membership. Hosted by the Global Office, this session outlines the advice and support that Scotland Europa can provide, and explores the opportunities arising from the UK rejoining the Horizon Europe programme. This session will be of particular interest for research staff, research support staff and postgraduate researchers who are interested in understanding more about Horizon and activities in Europe. This event will be held in United College, School II.
Charles-St Andrews Day, 31 October: Details TBC
Global Research
2024/25 Europaeum Scholars Programme launch: The Europaeum Scholars programme is a two-year policy and leadership course, which is open to PhD students with at least 2 years of study remaining. The programme takes place in 7-8 intensive modules, each of 3-5 days, in universities across Europe. Selected students work on projects in small multidisciplinary groups with other students from Europe’s leading universities, and receive a variety of training with leading academics and practitioners. Applications open in late September 2023, with a start in March 2024.
Global Welcome
Spooky Board Games, 3-5pm on Wednesday 25th October: Get your Halloween celebrations started early by coming along to play some spooky board games. We are excited to be collaborating with the International Education Institute to bring together our diverse student cohorts. Both visiting students and students from the international foundation programme are welcome! *Costumes are optional. This event will be held in XL, Kinessburn, Kennedy Gardens.