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A Night at the Museum

19:00 - 22:00 14 September 2014
An opportunity to meet fellow postgraduate students for an evening of music, culture and dinosaurs, in the impressive surroundings of the Manchester Museum (44). You may only be here…

A Walk in the Park at Whitworth Art Gallery

10:30 13 - 14:00 14 September 2014
The University’s Whitworth Art Gallery will reopen its doors on Saturday 25 October 2014 following a £15 million redevelopment project, that will transform the 125 year old Whitworth…

B.15:45 Architecture modelmaking exhibition: Celebrating 45 years of the B.15 modelmaking workshop

1 September 2014 - 31 December 2015
2015 marks 45 years of the Kantorowich B.15 modelmaking workshop at The University of Manchester. The B.15:45 exhibition is a retrospective look at the last 45 years of modelmaking…

Campus Tours

11:00 11 - 15:00 19 September 2014
Daily from Thursday 11 to Friday 19 September Make sure you don’t get lost in your first weeks! Get familiar with Manchester’s huge campus and find out how to get from A to B, as well…

City Bus Tours

11 - 19 September 2014
The bus will depart from Brunswick Street bus stop (100). Tours will run on Thursday 11, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Monday 15, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September. They will depart each…

Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

Faiths and National Societies Fair

14:00 - 18:00 14 September 2014
Meet representatives from the Students’ Union’s national and faith societies and find out how you can get involved. Joining a society is a fantastic way to try out new experiences,…

Family Fun Afternoon: Christmas

13:00 6 - 16:00 29 September 2014
Drop in for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts with the family and learn how to make unique Christmas decorations. At the end of the afternoon help Grumbold the Library Dragon decorate…

Film At Five

17:00 11 - 20:00 19 September 2014
We’ll be screening a different film each night throughout the whole of Orientation and Welcome Week, so if you’re stuck for something to do why not bring your popcorn along to the Students’…

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

International Society BBQ

16:00 14 - 17:30 21 September 2014
We love a good BBQ so come and join us at the International Society where there will be food, soft drinks and live music. Tickets cost £6.00 each and are available from the International…

John Rylands Library Tour

11:00 13 - 14:00 19 September 2014
Part of The University of Manchester, the stunning neo-gothic John Rylands Library is not to be missed. This treasure on Deansgate is host to one of the world’s finest collections of…

Keswick field trip

10 - 15 September 2014
The Keswick Fieldcourse is the first experience incoming first years have of Geography at Manchester and it allows the students to get to know each other even before their first lecture.…

Manchester Museum Tour

11:00 13 - 14:00 19 September 2014
Experts from the Visitors Services team will show you around the fascinating Manchester Museum, which is part of the University. Meet our in-house Tyrannosaurus Rex, “Stan”, and marvel…

Migrants in Manchester: An exhibition

18 August - 17 September 2014
Undocumented migrants in the UK are currently the subject of tough government rhetoric and abrasive action, accompanied by a pernicious media debate. Faced by an ongoing and aggressive…

Printing Press Demonstration

12:00 - 16:00 14 September 2014
Join us to see one of our printing presses in action!

Teatime at the International Soceity

17:30 13 - 18:30 20 September 2014
There will be free tea and biscuits at the International Society every evening during Welcome. It’s a great opportunity to find out what the International Society has to offer and how…

The Whitworth closure for major development work

2 September 2013 - 14 February 2015
The Whitworth reopens on Saturday 14 February 2015. The gallery is currently closed in order to carry out major development work, transforming the Gallery into a new 21st century Gallery…

Toddler Tales

10:30 4 - 11:30 29 September 2014
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Union Bar Welcome Party

21:00 13 - 03:00 14 September 2014
With free entry and DJs until 3am, the Welcome Party is the perfect place to relax, unwind and socialise with your friends, new or old.

Whitworth Park: Pleasure, Play and Politics

24 May - 5 October 2014
This exhibition examines and explores how the role of Manchester’s Whitworth Park has changed over time. The displays are the result of a local archaeology project and the myriad of…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Saturday dates for autumn and winter

11:00 7 June 2014 - 12:00 17 January 2015
On Saturdays: Saturday 6 Dec 11am – 12noon, Saturday 17 Jan 11am – 12noon. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Thursday dates for autumn and winter

12:15 5 June - 13:00 4 December 2014
On Thursdays: Thursday 4 Dec 12.15pm – 1pm, Thursday 15 Jan 12.15pm – 1pm. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East. • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

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