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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…

Biological hydrogels - from supramolecular organization and dynamics to biological function

14:00 - 15:00 18 September 2014
Nature has evolved complex materials that are exquisitely designed to perform specific functions. Certain proteins and glycans self-organize in vivo into soft and dynamic, strongly…

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…

Let’s Talk: International Friendships

10:00 18 - 12:00 19 September 2014
Come along and join our workshop designed to help you form international friendships. We will give you hints and tips for conversation starters so that you feel confident to approach…

Lovell Lecture

19:30 - 21:00 18 September 2014
Prof. Albert Zijlstra– Director, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Planetary nebulae: reflections of the dying Sun The Sun will not live forever. Several billion years from now,…

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…

Manchester Museum Tour - Living Cultures

15:00 - 16:00 18 September 2014
3pm. A chance to find out more about some of the key pieces from the Living Cultures collection.

Outdoor Food Market

10:00 18 - 16:00 19 September 2014
Pick up a tasty treat or two at the Students’ Union outdoor food market. Sample fresh, locally sourced produce from some of Manchester’s best suppliers including butchers, bakers, greengrocers and cheesemongers.

Professor Phil Manning: Hunting Dinosaurs in the 21st Century

18:30 - 19:30 18 September 2014
You must book a ticket for this event. Tickets are free and available here: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/hunting-dinosaurs-in-the-21st-century-distinguished-lecture-professor-phil-manning/buy_ticket.…

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…

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 18 September 2014
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light. 5 - 6.45pm

Third Thursday Late: Flautist Jennifer Dyson

18:00 - 18:30 18 September 2014
Thrill to the sounds of flute music filling the Historic Reading Room and carrying you away.

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

Tour and Treasures

14:00 - 15:00 18 September 2014
Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Union Bar Weekend Warm Up

20:00 18 - 03:00 19 September 2014
Warm up for the weekend and watch the finest student talent in the city. Expect live music, stand up comedy, student DJs and more.

Wednesday Warm Up

23:00 17 - 03:00 18 September 2014
Warm up for the Society Social from midday with food and drink offers in the Union Bar.

WELCOME WEEK PRODUCTION: Working Theatre Progress and Hartshorn-Hook Productions present Away From Home

19:00 - 21:00 18 September 2014
Kyle is comfortable with his life as a male escort until the day he is hired by a premiership footballer, and finds himself falling in love. But can Kyle maintain a relationship…

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…

Why Not Wednesday- UV Welcome Party

23:00 17 - 03:30 18 September 2014
Manchester’s biggest and best Wednesday student night. Whether you’re in Halls, part of a society or sports team or just want to have a great fun-filled night, we do it bigger and better…

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