Global Student Leaders Programme

Description 

Student Leaders will advise and assist staff from the Office for Global Engagement and across the University to support and engage with internationalisation activities. Activities will include a range of internationalisation projects throughout the year. In particular, Student Leaders will give feedback, share ideas and contribute to the Global Engagement Forum.

Topics discussed in the forum may include Internationalising the Curriculum, Student Experience, Student Mobility, Sustainable Development Goals and alike. Student Leaders will also support the promotion of events and initiatives and lead on the development of certain projects.

How to get involved 

Current undergraduate students will apply directly to the Office for Global Engagement by emailing their CV and a covering letter to Global Engagement Manager Ina Wang (ina.wang.1@city.ac.uk). Informal enquiries can also be made to Ina Wang. 

Around 20 students will be selected and informed by the end of October 2021.

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Benefits to getting involved 
  • Be prioritised and get paid for on campus events
  • Recognised position within the University
  • Essential training to build your knowledge and skills
  • Experience of working in varied roles, an excellent addition to your CV
  • Develop skills through training and work experience
  • Networking for future career opportunities
  • Receive a recognition for your achievement
When does it take place? 

Programme structure

Duration: one year from October 2021 to September 2022

  • Welcome session: Student Leaders will be required to attend an online welcome session in November (date to be confirmed), where you will be given an overview of Global Engagement at City, meet staff from the Office for Global Engagement and fellow Student Leaders. You will also be introduced to the concept of Intercultural Competencies and asked to reflect on your own skills and intercultural awareness.
  • Project Management workshop: Student Leaders will be expected to attend a professional development workshop on Project Management in February 2022 (date to be confirmed). The workshop will aim to develop your essential knowledge and skills in Project Management.
  • Leadership in a Global Context workshop: Student Leaders will be expected to attend a professional development workshop on Leadership in a Global Context in May 2022 (date to be confirmed). The workshop will aim to develop your essential knowledge and skills in Leadership and Management.
  • Review and Award session: Student Leaders will be expected to attend a review and award session in August 2022 (date to be confirmed) to reflect on your skills, identify your strength and weakness, set goals and plan your own development activities. You will also have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement and networking with fellow Student Leaders and City staff.

Note: Events listed above may be delivered online in accordance with the University’s health and safety requirements. Professional development workshops could be delivered by City staff or external instructors.

Where does it take place? 

Online and face to face

Who can apply? 
  • City registered current undergraduate students at any stage of their studies
  • Good knowledge of City campus and student support services
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Flexible, reliable and open minded
  • Willing to work with people from diverse cultures