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Boost your degree with our Global Classroom series
Posted on behalf of: Student Communications
Last updated: Monday, 24 March 2025
Looking to enhance your degree, boost your professional profile, and expand your intercultural communication skills? This spring, take a step forward with the Internationalisation at Home (IaH) Global Classroom Series!
These unique, multi-national, and intercultural online programmes are free, accessible from anywhere, and designed to enrich your learning experience while expanding your global network.
As one 2024 student, Ebrah Ssali, shared, "the skills and insights gained from this course are invaluable, equipping us to thrive in diverse, collaborative environments and contribute more meaningfully to our respective fields.”
Whether you’re looking to gain interesting career experience, develop valuable global perspectives, or simply engage with students from around the world, these courses offer a fantastic opportunity.
Why join a Global Classroom?
Participating in globally networked learning is an exciting way to develop critical skills and gain international exposure. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Experience international teaching.
- Collaborate with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Enhance your intercultural communication and understanding.
- Build transferable skills that are valued by employers.
- Earn a certificate of completion contributing to your Spirit of Sussex Award.
- Strengthen your CV with valuable international experience.
2025 Global Classrooms
This year we’re offering four exciting modules:
Imagining China – 6-30 May 2025 (4 weeks)
In partnership with Chinese university partners, including the Joint Institute of Artificial Intelligence at Zhejiang Gongshang University, this online module explores intercultural competencies and the role of technology in fostering meaningful global engagement. You’ll also reflect on the history of British cultural interactions with China, with a special focus on the Brighton Pavilion. This course is ideal for students interested in cultural studies, history, and international relations.
Design Thinking: Cultural Sensitivity in Intercultural Projects – 2-13 June 2025 (2 weeks)
Working with students from Mahidol University (Thailand), this module focuses on the importance of cultural sensitivity and environmental sustainability when solving real-world problems. You’ll explore the circular economy and work on developing innovative design solutions for challenges impacting communities in Pu Ngaol, Cambodia. This is perfect for students passionate about sustainability, design engineering, and global development.
Sustainability: UK and Ghana in Context – 1-26 September 2025 (4 weeks)
In partnership with the University of Ghana, this module examines sustainability efforts across water and energy sectors. You’ll unpack the social and economic challenges faced by different countries, focusing on the UK and Ghana, and explore practical solutions to global environmental challenges. If you’re interested in sustainability, international policy, or development studies, this is a great course for you.
Coming Soon: Climate Change and Food Security – Summer 2025
We’re excited to announce a fourth Global Classroom in development, focusing on climate change and food security. This module will be delivered in collaboration with the University of Rwanda and Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Stay tuned for more details!
Register your interest now!
Don’t miss out on these opportunities to expand your global perspective and enhance your degree. Register your interest on the Student Hub to be the first to know when applications open for the 2025 Global Classroom series.
Have questions? Email GlobalOpportunities@sussex.ac.uk