The 3rd of March 2025 is Go Global week. A week of courses, activities and workshops tailored to explore international opportunities for students. Everyone taking part earns Rise points with the potential of earning Rise badges too.

Please see below some suggested events for Finance and Economics students:

•Visit: Barclays Tech Team Visit

•Learn how to use the Bloomberg technology and engage in a case competition

•Learn how to enhance your career opportunities (FE)

•Cultural crafts – paint and chat

•Expert Panel – Future Challenges and Opportunities in the World of Work

•Compete with partner institutions in South East Asia to present solutions to FinTech issues.

Check the link to sign up for even more events: https://rise.mmu.ac.uk/search?terms=+&aggregates=&add_term=goglobal

What you need to know:

  • You MUST book events before the GoGlobal week, to be sure you can get a place. 
  • If you are an **International student**, you know your attendance must be monitored each week carefully for your visa: For this week, you must participate and complete a minimum of four activities, Three MUST BE ON CAMPUS or one of the physical visits off-campus.
  • If you are a year foundation, 1 or 2 Undergraduate student and you want to apply for a fully funded GoGlobal: Mobility visit, an example can be read about here, please attend this session to learn what the criteria is so you do not miss out. 
  • Other students can choose what they would like to engage with. This event is for all students.