Pre-departure sessions

Compulsory pre-departure information sessions for outgoing study exchange and work placement students take place in spring each year. Our bite-sized videos also outline pre-departure tasks and considerations.

Watch our bite-sized pre-departure videos

Watch our bite-sized pre-departure videos

Sign up for a pre-departure session

Our pre-departure sessions are open to all students going abroad on exchange or a placement in 2026/27 and will run during the week commencing 30 March 2026.  

Please see below for dates, times and venues. Registration links will follow shortly.

In-person sessions

Who's it for?DateTimeVenue
Students going to EuropeTuesday 31 March 20269am to 10:30amGeorge Aikman Lecture Theatre
Students going beyond EuropeWednesday 1 April 20262pm to 3:30pmGeorge Aikman Lecture Theatre

For students who are unable to attend an in-person session, we will also host an online session.

Online session

Who's it for?DateTimeVenue
Students who are unable to attend an in-person sessionThursday 2 April 20262pm to 3:30pmOnline (MS Teams)