AHSS JETSET
Cohort Outbound Mobility
To support the Faculty Strategy 2030 ambitions of increasing outward student mobility from 5% to 30% we are currently seeking expressions of interest from staff for funding to support potential/planned international activities for students.
Expressions of interest must be for an international activity to take place during the 25/26 academic year that will add value to a student’s degree and support their skill development and/or future employment.
We expect a high level of interest for this this award and as such all expressions of interest will be reviewed by a panel. Please only submit an expression of interest if school approval has been granted.
Funding is limited and subject to funding availability. The AHSS Faculty reserves the right to close applications early should there be a large volume of applications.
Funding cannot be allocated for compulsory international activities. Students cannot apply for a separate award if part of a funded cohort.
To apply, please complete the form providing details of your proposed activity, provide as much detail as possible including costings, number of students participating and how this is beneficial to students.
First deadline for expressions of interest is 1 November 2025.
JETSET YOUR DEGREE COHORT
Information For Staff
Passport
Participating students must hold a passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure and must be able to confirm that their visa conditions (where relevant) do not exclude them from travelling from the UK/Ireland to the destination country.
Travel Documents
Participating students must be informed that the university and School will not be responsible for advising on visa issues and students are required to obtain the correct travel documents in time for travel. Please note that this can take several months and so you should ensure a fair lead-in time and recommend that they begin the visa application process as soon as their place is confirmed.
Guidance for Students
You may refer students to the following guidance created by UUKI Visa Working Group https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/s3rbk6P
Student Responsibility
You should inform participating students that they are responsible for paying for and fulfilling all visa requirements and for checking government foreign travel advice, relevant to the passport they hold.
Visa Application
You may direct students who are UK passport holders, to the FCDO website for visa/ESTA requirements and foreign travel advice https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Other passport holders should be asked to refer to equivalent government websites for this information and the destination country consulate or embassy in the UK as there may be different entry requirements in place for different passport holders.
Risk Assessment
If the school is organising an activity abroad a internal risk assessment must be completed. Please contact your School Manager and/or School Health & Safety Coordinator if you require help completing a risk assessment. Students who are completing an activity by themselves and are receiving funding through the University will also be required to complete a risk assessment. This risk assessment is reviewed by the Student International Travel Working Group.
Travel Insurance
The University holds a travel insurance policy which provides worldwide cover for staff and students travelling on authorised University business.
The cover is provided by Universities Mutual Association Limited (UMAL) and further information can be found on the Travel Cover Summary.
Travel cover is provided for authorised business travel outside the UK and Ireland. Prior to departure, however, you must notify the University Insurance Section of the relevant details for the journey by completing an online travel notification form.
Travel Company
The University's appointed Travel Management Company is Corporate Travel Management (CTM). They can assist staff and students who experience any difficulty or problems with their travel plans: CTM Tel +44(0)1274 726424.
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