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Our Global Village is made up of students and staff who are here to help you settle into life in Leeds and make new friends.

Here are some useful links to help you have a smooth and enjoyable first few weeks at Leeds Beckett:

If you have questions, please drop us an email at GlobalVillage@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

LBU Students taking part in a Global Village event

upcoming events

We have a variety of events running throughout the year. See what's coming up next.

Event Social Events

Global Buddies
- 16.00 - 17.00
- 25 Apr 2024
- Calverley building, Room CL104
Event Social Events

Trip: Kirkstall Abbey Market
- 11.00 - 15.00
- 27 Apr 2024
- Meet outside Rose Bowl Upper Car Park
£6.50 per person

Event Social Events

Bowling
- 16.30 - 18.30
- 30 Apr 2024
- Meet Rose Bowl ground floor foyer
£20 pp (including transport and ticket)

Event Social Events

Trip: Visit Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- 09.00 - 16.30
- 23 May 2024
£33.50 per person

Event Social Events

Trip: Alton Towers
- 08.30 - 18.00
- 03 Jun 2024

View our Events

Global Village

get involved in our regular events

Our Global Village Team host a range of events across term time. So don't forget to put our next event in your calendar!

For a full list of upcoming events, please see the Global Village Facebook page and don't forget to check out the Instagram page too @lbuglobalvillage.

Get to know our global engagement officers

As graduates of Leeds Beckett University, our global engagement officers are here to support all international students. You will meet them at Global Village events and see them on campus. If you have questions about studying abroad as part of your course, participating in upcoming events, or general student life, the global engagement officers can help! Read more about them, and get in touch with them below.

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Zoraius | Read his Q&A

Zoraius Kamdin Global Engagement Officer - Graduate Intern

Hi, I am Zoraius and I am the Global Engagement Officer for Leeds Business School. I assist students with academic and non-academic queries. I am from India and in my free time, I love to explore new places and try different types of food.

Get to know Zoraius

Zoraius can be contacted by email if you have any questions or want to know more about his Leeds Beckett experience.

z.kamdin@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Lydia | Read her Q&A

Lydia Ball

Hey, I'm Lydia! I am the Global Engagement Officer for the School of Arts and the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing. I am here to help international students with any questions and support them as they settle into Leeds and become a student at Leeds Beckett. I also work with the Global Opportunities team to support students who want to study or volunteer abroad. I like going out for food and love dogs!

Get to know Lydia

Lydia can be contacted by email if you have any questions or want to know more about her Leeds Beckett experience.

l.ball@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Joshua | Read his Q&A

Joshua Eibenschutz

Ciao, my name is Joshua I came from Italy in 2019 to study Sport Exercise Science with foundation year. I’m currently the Global Engagement Officer for Headingley campus, working with Carnegie School of Sport, Carnegie School of Education and School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Get in touch with Joshua

Joshua can be contacted by email if you have any questions or want to know more about his Leeds Beckett experience.

j.eibenschutz@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Ivana | Read her Q&A

Ivana Obetkova

I am Ivana and I am one of the Global Engagement Officers at Leeds Business School. If I am not at work, you can find me exploring the hidden gems of Leeds and its surrounding area. I also love travelling and exploring the UK.

Get in touch with Ivana

Ivana can be contacted by email if you have any questions or want to know more about her Leeds Beckett experience.

i.obetkova@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Katie | Read her Q&A

Katie Augustinus

Hey! I'm Katie, I studied BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology as my undergraduate degree, and I graduated in July 2023. I am now a Global Engagement Officer at Leeds Beckett, supporting international students, advocating to make each school more globally engaged, and promoting our global opportunities. I also love travelling and experiencing new cultures and I am a huge animal lover.

Get in touch with Katie

Katie can be contacted by email if you have any questions or want to know more about her Leeds Beckett experience.

k.augustinus@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Global Voices Webcast

Global Voices is a series led by the Global Village team and Global Ambassador Ian, exploring the different elements of university life and highlighting students' extraordinary achievements. Expect interviews with students, societies, academics and more.

global BUDDies SCHEME

The Global Buddies scheme aims to help new students transition smoothly to life at Leeds Beckett University, and make new friends and connections in the process. New international students can request to be paired up with a Global Buddies volunteer, who is a current student dedicated to supporting international students’ arrival and helping them settle in!

Request a buddy Become a buddy