Are you gearing up for your study adventure in the UK?

If you’ve received an offer from a UK higher education institution for further studies, get expert tips on what you need to prepare before your departure, and what to expect once you’re there.

Join us at the British Council's Pre-departure briefing session for International Students bound for the UK. This online webinar is designed exclusively for students and parents from Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, and Taiwan.

Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Time: 

Myanmar time Thailand time Taiwan time Philippines time
16.00 – 18.00 16.30 – 18.30 17.30 – 19.30 17.30 – 19.30

How to Join the online webinar on 10 June 205:  Click “Join event” in your registration confirmation email. 

What can you expect? 

Engage with guest speakers from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office, The British Universities' International Liaison Association (BUILA), UK alumni and current international students in the UK. The session will cover everything from essential packing hacks to demystifying the visa application process. Plus, gain valuable insights into life as an international student in the UK.

After the presentations, you can dive deeper into breakout sessions tailored to your country. Connect with peers, get advice from our student speakers, and connect to other international students on the same journey as you.

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain insider knowledge and prepare for your UK adventure. Register now!

Session Details 

 Time
Myanmar

Time
Thailand

Time
Philippines

Taiwan

Activity

16:00

16:30

17:30

Webinar begins

16:05 – 17:05

16:35 – 17:35

17:35 – 18:35

Before departing to study in the UK: our reminders

·       Accepting your offer – what happens next? (15 mins)

·       Latest update on UK student visas (15 mins)

·       Getting Around Student Life in the UK: Safety Tips and Resources (15 mins)

·       Q&A (15 mins)

17:10 – 18:00

17:40 – 18:30

18:40 – 19:30

Preparing yourself ready for UK study: tips from our current students

·       In-country breakout session I:  Myanmar (to be conducted in Burmese)

·       In-country breakout session II: Philippines (to be conducted in English)

·       In-country breakout session III: Taiwan (to be conducted in Mandarin)

·       In-country breakout session IV:  Thailand (to be conducted in Thai)

18.00

18.30

19.30

End of webinar 

 

Guest speakers

  • Leighton Ernsberger, Director Education East Asia, British Council, The British Council 
  • Katy Fair, Senior International Officer (South East Asia and UK International), Nottingham Trent University. Co-Chair SE Asia RIG., British Universities International Liaison Association.
  • Louise Tracey, International Recruitment Manager (South East Asia), University of Edinburgh. Co-Chair SE Asia RIG., British Universities International Liaison Association.
  • Lissapat Kraikruan, Visa Outreach Officer, UK Visas and Immigration

     

    Breakout sessions

    • Patheerapat Sireevaranunt (Thailand), GREAT scholars/UK Alumni
    • Tammapas Kalawantawanich (Thailand), GREAT scholars/UK Alumni
    • Manatsawin Deemark (Thailand), GREAT scholars/UK Alumni
    • Andrei Pamintuan (Philippines), Head of Arts, British Council
    • Andrea Onglao (Philippines), MSc in Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning, Imperial College London
    • Jessica Manuel (Philippines), History of Art with Material Studies, University College London
    • Rhenita Rodriguez (Philippines), Consul General of the Philippine Embassy in London
    • Marc Tsou (Taiwan), Assistant Director, Education Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK
    • Nicole Lien (Taiwan), MSc Business Analytics (2022/23), University of Warwick
    • Sandy Fan (Taiwan), VFS Global, Country Manager – Taiwan 
    • Candice Wu (Taiwan), VFS Global, Operations Manager – Taiwan 
    • Phyo Thiri Aung (Myanmar), MA in Comparative Education and International Development, University of York 
    • Min Thu Rein Soe (Myanmar), MSc in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, University of Leeds 

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