Global Citizenship Portfolio 2025/2026

October 19, 2020 David Major Welcome 0

Global Citizenship Portfolio

Introduction to Global Citizenship Portfolio

Tick-off each step and become a global citizen!

The Global Citizenship Portfolio recognises your hard work in developing your intercultural competencies and global outlook while studying at Sheffield Hallam University.

Complete the Global Citizenship Portfolio module is 4 easy steps (plus one optional extra):

  1. Engage with global topics – Attend Who Needs Cultural Intelligence lecture, plus at least one other lecture/topic
  2. Join an intercultural project – Become a student mentor, study abroad, or come up with your own initiative
  3. International Cinema – Watch at least 1 of the 3 selected films
  4. (Attend an intercultural event) – Join one of the many social activities hosted by GoGlobal. Optional but recommended.
  5. Moderated discussion – Talk in small groups about what new knowledge you acquired, and whether or not you encountered anything challenging?
GCP STEPS DIAGRAM

Global Lectures

Attend Cultural Intelligence plus at least 1 other

Who Needs Cultural Intelligence? (Compulsory)

Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, measures your capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. Your CQ predicts your readiness for working and relating effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds. The higher your CQ, the more likely you will gain new opportunities, earn higher wages, and experience success working in today’s diverse, globalised world. In this entertaining lecture Dr. Anja Louis will explain how you acquire cultural intelligence and what happens if you don’t bother!

Artificial Intelligence

1) Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare is reshaping the industry in unprecedented ways. This talk aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the transformative power of AI in healthcare, highlighting its applications, opportunities, and ethical considerations.

  • Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Book here

2) Artificial Intelligence and Jobs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is introducing both opportunities and challenges for higher education students as they prepare for their careers. This talk explores the profound impact of AI on the job market, offering students valuable insights into how to thrive in an AI-driven world.

  • Fri 30 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Book here *CHANGE OF DATE
  • Fri 6 Mar 2026, 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Book here

Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the UK: An introduction

This session will seek to separate the myths from the facts about asylum seekers. We will explore the challenges refugees face in the UK and how the Government has responded. We will also discuss why all humans should have dignity and safety beyond borders.

Presented by: Helen Paskins, adviser for students from refugee backgrounds at Sheffield Hallam, (MA Applied Human Rights)

  • Wed 26 Nov 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Book here
  • Wed 11 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Book here

The Global History and Politics of the US–Mexico Border (New topic)

This lecture explores the US–Mexico border not just as a geographical line, but as a global political actor. From its establishment in the aftermath of empire and war, to its complex role during slavery and its connection to the Nazis, this lecture traces the border’s entanglements in revolution, anarchist networks, the Vietnam War, and Asian politics. In this lecture, we will see the US-Mexico border as a crucial site in world history and international politics.

  • Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Book here
  • Tue 3 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Book here

Intercultural project (complete one)

Culture Connect – The practical intercultural project will involve becoming a Culture Connect mentor to new international students. Sign-up now

Bi-Cultural Me – A project for female, postgraduate students from India

Study Abroad* – Going abroad on a study exchange for at least one semester

Field Trip Abroad* – Going abroad on a field trip associated with your course/degree

  • *You do not need to record your experiences for the intercultural project, simply be ready to discuss them during the Moderated Discussion.

If you have an idea for your own project, please message the GoGlobal Team (via Hallam Help) for approval. 

International Cinema (watch at least 1)

As part of the Global Citizenship Portfolio, you’ll have the chance to experience global stories through cinema and see the world from different perspectives. This year’s films each open up big conversations about issues that affect people everywhere.

Parasite (South Korea, 2019) is a gripping and darkly funny tale of two families whose lives collide, exposing the sharp divide between wealth and poverty.

Io Capitano (Italy/Belgium/France, 2023) follows two teenage cousins on a dangerous journey from Senegal to Europe, raising powerful questions about migration, hope, and survival.

  • Fri 21 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Book here
  • Fri 6 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Book here

Hit the Road (Iran, 2021) takes you on an emotional family road trip across Iran, where laughter and love mix with the realities of living under restrictions.

  • Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Book here
  • Wed 25 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Book here

These films are not just for entertainment — they’re a chance to reflect, discuss, and connect global issues with your own learning.

We will be screening these films in The Void, Owen level 1.

Come along and watch at least 1 of them to complete this step.

 

Intercultural Social Event (attend as many as you like, optional)

GoGlobal Events

See here for all the upcoming GoGlobal social events taking place, including Culture Connect Social, GoGlobal Sport, walks and trips to near-by attractions.

Societies’ Events

See what’s on at the Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union

 

Moderated Discussions (attend one)

Moderated Discussion begin in December and then again in March, and end in April. There will also be some scheduled in July 2026 to accommodate any students studying abroad in semester 2.

You must attend one as the final step to complete your Portfolio.

If you cannot make a discussion in December/March/April/July please contact me to arrange an alternative date.

If you have any questions about GCP, please contact me (David Major) by emailing hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk