What happens during Global Week?
Global week is designed to celebrate inter-cultural awareness and showcase our fantastic international networks and partnerships. We have over a 140 international education partners globally with whom we collaborate to offer student exchanges, summer schools, research projects and staff research.
During this week there will be a series of special events and activities across both our campuses. These will include and are not limited to international guest lectures across a variety of topics, Study Abroad fairs and in-module sessions for both students and staff.
Here's what's coming up (swipe left for details on the app):
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Who is it for? |
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Monday 10 March |
11.00 to 15.30 |
Study Abroad Information Day Everything you need to know about studying abroad at one of our 140 overseas partners. Speak to our Study Abroad ambassadors about their experiences. Find out about available opportunities and funding. |
de Havilland LRC entrance area |
Students and Staff (open event) |
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Monday 10 March-Friday 14 March |
10.00 to 17.00 |
Local stories, Global destinations: The postcard connection LRC Exhibition of Postcards from the 4th Annual Global Charrette by Creative Arts Students from UH UK, Malaysia and Egypt. *A parallel Exhibition will be held in the Lower Case Gallery, in CL Art and Design Building, from 3rd March to 17th April. |
de Havilland and College Lane LRC |
Open event |
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Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 10 March-13 March |
12.00 to 14.00 |
Cultural Card Game Ready to travel the world without leaving campus? Join us for a Cultural Card Game, where you'll ignite your ideas together with diverse minds to explore global traditions, customs, and fun facts—all through an interactive and thrilling card game!
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de Havilland campus Room L064 (inside the LRC) |
Students (first come-first served/latest arrival time 13.30) |
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Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 10 March-13 March |
12.00 to 14.00 |
FIFA tournament Gear up for the ultimate showdown as the Global Week FIFA tournament kicks off! A thrilling battle of skills, composure and luck awaits as players from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate unity through the worlds most beloved game.
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de Havilland campus Room L064 (inside the LRC) |
Students (first come-first served/latest arrival time 13.30) |
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Monday 10 March |
10:00 to 13:00 |
International Research Forum Join us for an International Research Forum where academic staff at partner institutions worldwide will present the findings of their research. The agenda is available below: This event is part of Global Week and you can join in person at de Havilland, PG Centre R Block or remotely at: |
Online and at de Havilland PG Centre (R) Block |
Students and Staff |
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Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 10 March- 13 March |
9.00 to 17.00 |
Wear your Traditional Attire with Pride Global Week is here, and we want YOU to help us celebrate in style! we’re inviting all staff and students to rock your traditional attire and show off the amazing cultural diversity of our university. Prizes will be awarded on a daily basis. |
de Havilland campus Room L064 (inside the LRC) |
Students and staff |
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Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 10 March- 13 March |
9.00 to 17.00 |
Snap, Pose, Celebrate Global Week Grab a prop, strike a pose, have fun. Don’t miss the picture-perfect moment! |
de Havilland campus Room L064 (inside LRC) |
Students and staff |
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Tuesday 11 March |
11.00 to 15.30 |
Study Abroad Information Day |
Forum Foyer |
Students and staff (open event) |
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Tuesday 11 March |
11.00 to 12.00 |
Debate - Social Media: You, the Use and the Law This session brings together students and members of staff to debate the use of social media and the law. Is social media a curse? Should social media be regulated? Who should regulate the internet? Should the US ban Tiktok? |
de Havilland campus - Room V020 |
Students and staff |
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Tuesday 11 March |
12.00 to 13.00 |
Global Edge: Maximising your International Experience for Career Success Uncover the power of your international experiences to boost your career prospects. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn how to highlight the skills, knowledge, and perspectives developed through studying, working, or living abroad. Discover practical strategies to confidently present your global experience in job applications and interviews, helping you stand out to employers and advance your career aspirations. |
de Havilland campus - Room W030 |
Students |
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Tuesday 11 March |
11.00 to 12.00 |
Languages Taster sessions |
1. Room M130 2. Room M136 |
Students and staff (first come-first served - max 22) |
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Tuesday 11 March |
12.00 to 13.00 |
Languages Taster session Swedish |
Room M136 |
Students and staff (first come-first served - max 22) |
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Tuesday 11 March |
13.00 to 14.00 |
Languages Taster sessions |
1. Room M136 2. Room M130 |
Students and staff (first come-first served - max 22) |
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Tuesday 11 March |
14:00 to 15:00 |
Study Abroad - 2025 Summer Schools Online Webinar Have you thought of studying abroad but unsure about it or not able to take a semester or year within your degree? Then why not take a look at a summer school? You will get a fantastic adventure living in another country and get the skills and experience which will improve your job prospects when you graduate. Click on the link to attend it.
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Online Zoom Meeting Study Abroad - Summer Schools Link Meeting ID: 919 9487 1905 |
All students - UG and PG |
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Wednesday 12 March |
11.00 to 11:30 |
Languages Taster sessions (led by students) Malay |
de Havilland campus Room M139 |
Students and staff (first come-first served - max 24) Contact: languages@herts.ac.uk |
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Wednesday 12 March |
12.00- to 13.00 |
Discovering Finnish Happiness Guest lecture: Paula Vuorinen from JAMK |
de Havilland campus Room M135 |
Students and staff (first come-first served - max 24) |
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Wednesday 12 March |
13.30 to 14.30 |
Graduate Attributes Workshop By Dr. Phil Porter |
College Lane campus Wright Building Room F326 |
Students This event is limited to 20 participants so you may wish to register your interest via email to p.r.porter@herts.ac.uk
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Thursday 13 March - 15 March |
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Meet our Partner in Paris |
A visit to our Study Abroad Partner University IPAG in France |
A selection of 15 first year students from across UH - (selection process completed) |
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Friday 14 March |
14.00 |
Collaborative Online International Learning in Action Pilot project briefing session |
Online event at scheduled Programme Leader forum |
Programme Leaders |
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Friday 14 March |
12.30 to 13.30 |
Global Edge: Maximising your International Experience for Career Success Uncover the power of your international experiences to boost your career prospects. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn how to highlight the skills, knowledge, and perspectives developed through studying, working, or living abroad. Discover practical strategies to confidently present your global experience in job applications and interviews, helping you stand out to employers and advance your career aspirations. |
Online event - Link to join the session |
Students |
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Wednesday 19 March
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Collaborative Online International Learning Project with the Hague University of Applied Sciences. |
Online |
Selected undergraduate students on BSc Dietetics Programme |
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Thursday 20 March |
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Central Connecticut State University visit to Herts 13 students and professors will be visiting our campuses. |
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