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Ask Me

09:00 15 - 17:00 19 September 2014
Wherever you see an Ask Me sign you will find a friendly ambassador willing to help. There are designated Ask Me desks in University Place (37), the Students’ Union foyer (68) and the…

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…

Conversation Corner

17:00 15 - 19:00 19 September 2014
A drop in area for student liberation groups to meet: Monday is for Women, Tuesday is for LGBT, Wednesday is for Black and Minority Ethnic, Thursday is for Postgraduates and Friday is for students with disabilities.

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…

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…

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…

Professor Shami Chakrabarti CBE: Protecting Civil Liberties, Promoting Human Rights

18:00 - 19:00 16 September 2014
You must book a ticket for this event. Tickets are free and available here: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/protecting-civil-liberties-promoting-human-rights-distinguished-lecture-professo…

Sociology seminar: Measuring parental involvement in childcare and housework

13:45 - 15:00 16 September 2014
More details to follow.

Sports Fair

10:00 16 - 16:00 17 September 2014
If you can’t wait to get your kit on then head over to the Sports Fair to find out how you can play for one of the many sports teams. With more than 40 clubs, ranging from athletics…

Start of Year Fair

10:00 16 - 16:00 17 September 2014
There is plenty of help and support on offer during your studies – it’s just knowing where to find it. Come along and see how you can make the most of Manchester, with plenty of advice…

Student Fair

10:00 16 - 16:30 17 September 2014
With over 300 societies on campus ranging from Knitsoc and Chess, to Dodgeball and Bhangra, there’s something for everyone at the Students’ Union. Head down to the biggest fair on campus…

Students' Union BBQ

12:00 15 - 16:00 19 September 2014
Daily specials, great deals and resident DJs to keep you entertained.

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 Early Doors Quiz

18:00 - 19:30 16 September 2014
Pit your wits against your fellow students at the Union Bar Early Doors Quiz, with a chance to win a £50 bar tab!

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…

Zombie Take Over

19:00 15 - 03:00 16 September 2014
This event is currently sold out. More tickets may be available nearer the time - check here for updates: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/zombie-take-over/buy_ticket. You…

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