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Astrophotograhy Night at Jodrell Bank

19:30 18 January 2016 - 21:00 18 January 2017
Come along to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre for an informal and fun evening of Astrophotography. You'll enjoy an Introduction to Astrophotography workshop (co-presented by Dr. Ant Holloway…

Campus Dash

17:00 19 - 17:00 23 September 2016
We invite you to play in our new campus-wide scavenger hunt! We'll have daily clues and puzzles hidden at key locations around the University and each day there will be awesome prizes…

Campus Tours

12:00 20 September 2016
The University can seem like a huge place, so get familiar with your campus on these tours designed for students, by students. Our student ambassadors will tailor each tour to your…

Conversation Corner: LGBTQ

17:00 - 18:30 20 September 2016
Come along to a Conversation Corner to meet new people, talk about shared experiences and issues, and find out more about the Students’ Union’s Liberation Campaigns and Projects. Sessions…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 20 September 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Film at 5: Hot Fuzz

17:00 20 September 2016
We will be showing a different movie every evening at 5pm at our pop-up cinema in the Students’ Union and Renold Building (8). So come and relax after a busy day on campus and check…

Gaming Zone

12:00 - 14:00 20 September 2016
Want to have some fun, play some video games and make new friends while you’re at it? Then this is for you! Come down to the Gaming Zone on North Campus to try your hand at a whole host of games on offer.

Home Away from Home

08:00 - 18:00 20 September 2016
Living at home this year and need to escape the craziness of Welcome Week for bit? Drop in to our living room on campus, a common room for living at home students who commute, to chill…

John Rylands Library Tours

12:00 20 September 2016
The John Rylands Library on Deansgate is host to one of the world’s finest collections of rare books and manuscripts, and as a Manchester student you have the privilege of being able…

Julia Language Programme Workshop

19 - 20 September 2016
In September the Manchester SIAM-IMA Student Chapter will be hosting a workshop on the Julia programming language. This two day event will include talks from guest speakers and practical…

Manchester Museum Tours

14:15 - 15:00 20 September 2016
Take a tour around Manchester Museum with our team of experts to guide you. Meet our resident Tyrannosaurus Rex, ‘Stan’, marvel at the diverse galleries including our ancient Egyptian…

Mondays: Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth

10:30 18 July - 12:30 19 December 2016
Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth. Try these workshops – led by artists, dancers and musicians – and let your toddler discover, explore, create and play. Each Monday:…

New Arrivals

12 March - 20 November 2016
This exhibition brings together a selection of works that have recently been brought into the Whitworth’s collection. Highlighting a contemporary and diverse approach to drawing, they…

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground

8 September 2016 - 5 March 2017
Painter, poet, actor and sculptor, a man once described as "the only all-round genius most of us are likely to meet," Jeff Nuttall was one of the few people in the early 1960s to publish…

Official Welcome Party

20:00 20 September 2016
Get to know Manchester’s vibrant night scene with our four official University of Manchester Welcome Parties. One wristband gives you access to four nights across the city – each delivering…

Start of Year Fair

10:00 - 16:00 20 September 2016
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…

Sustainability Challenge

20 September 2016
As part of the unique welcome to Manchester, all 8,000 first year students will complete the Sustainability Challenge on Tuesday 20 September as part of the University’s Ethical Grand…

Teatime at the International Society

17:30 - 18:30 20 September 2016
With complimentary tea and biscuits, Teatime at the International Society is a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world and have a chat over a cup of tea. You can…

The Study at Manchester Museum

11 September 2015 - 31 December 2016
Big ideas. Singular collaborations. Strange and wonderful things. Exhibitions and events with some of the most interesting people we know. And somewhere that brings them all together.…

Train To Teach Event

16:00 - 19:30 20 September 2016
Think you want to be a primary teacher? Make 2017 your year to change children's lives. Train to Teach Sep 2017 with School Direct, TTSA (Trafford Teaching School Alliance) and the…

Welcome Fair

10:00 - 16:00 20 September 2016
With over 460 clubs and societies to join, ranging from Archaeology and Archery to Politics and Panto, there’s something for everyone at the Students’ Union! Head down to the biggest…

Whitworth Art Gallery Tours

14:00 20 September 2016
A recent £15 million development has transformed The Whitworth, doubling it in size and providing a fitting home for the extensive collection of art and design housed here. Join us…

Home Away from Home

08:00 - 16:30 21 September 2016
Living at home this year and need to escape the craziness of Welcome Week for bit? Drop in to our living room on campus, a common room for living at home students who commute, to chill…

Start of Year Fair

10:00 - 16:00 21 September 2016
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…

Welcome Fair

10:00 - 16:00 21 September 2016
With over 460 clubs and societies to join, ranging from Archaeology and Archery to Politics and Panto, there’s something for everyone at the Students’ Union! Head down to the biggest…

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