Events for prospective students

Letters to a President - A National Writing Competition for School Pupils

21 January - 30 April 2021
This spring the University of Manchester’s programme in American Studies is asking UK school students in Years 9- 13 to write “Letters to a President”, to the incoming US presidential…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 17 March 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Live - Why Manchester?

19:00 - 20:00 17 March 2021
Tune in to find out everything you need to know about The University of Manchester. This webinar will explore the University's history and heritage, as well as the student experience,…

The 2021 Dorothy Emmet Lecture

18:15 - 19:30 18 March 2021
The University of Manchester Philosophy Department is delighted to announce the 2021 Dorothy Emmet Lecture. Miranda Fricker will be asking 'How is forgiveness a gift?'. The event will…

Creative Writing Workshop (pupils Years 12&13) - supporting our Letters to a President writing competition for schools

17:30 - 18:30 22 March 2021
Join us for a free creative writing workshop on letter writing, offered in collaboration with the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing and supporting our American Studies…

Novel Voices- Catherine Menon and Victoria Princewill

22 March 2021
Taking place between February and April 2021, Novel Voices is a five-part, online series featuring Ellah P. Wakatama in conversation with 10 debut authors who are helping to shape 2021's…

Explore your planet

13:00 - 16:00 24 March 2021
The aim of this virtual event is to demonstrate how A level Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology are both applicable and essential to the study of the Earth and the environment. …

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 24 March 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Roger Robinson Hosted by Malika Booker

19:30 25 March - 12:00 1 April 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Thursday 25 March 2021 and be available to watch for 7 days. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. One of the most prominent…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 31 March 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Live - Student Life

14:00 - 15:00 31 March 2021
A recent graduate will be chatting all about student life at The University of Manchester, including everything from the Students' Union and student societies to sport, accommodation,…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 7 April 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Caleb Femi Hosted by Vanessa Kisuule

19:30 8 - 12:00 15 April 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Thursday 8 April 2021 and be available to watch for 7 days. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. A rising star on the British…

Novel Voices- Cherie Jones and Nekesa Afia

12 April 2021
Cherie Jones is the author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. She is a lawyer based in Barbados. She won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize in 1999. She then studied Creative…

Manchester Access Programme Launch Event

14 - 15 April 2021
This is the official start of the programme for students accepted onto the Manchester Access Programme and provides an overview of university courses, admissions and entry requirements.…

Manchester Live - The Art of Application

17:00 - 18:00 14 April 2021
Find out everything you need to know about applying for courses in higher education. We cover UCAS, the application form and process, the personal statement, references, and more. …

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Kazuo Ishiguro & Jackie Kay in Conversation

19:30 19 - 12:00 26 April 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Mon 19 April 2021 and available to watch for 7 days. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. ‘Do you believe in the human heart?’…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 21 April 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Novel Voices- Natasha Brown and Jarred McGinnis

26 April 2021
Natasha Brown has spent a decade working in financial services, after studying Maths at Cambridge University. She developed Assembly, her debut novel after receiving a 2019 London Writers…

Manchester Access Programme - Research and Referencing Workshop

28 - 29 April 2021
This is a workshop for MAP students to help develop the skills needed to successfully complete their academic assignment and prepare for study at university. Students complete a post-event…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 28 April 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Access Programme - Meet Your Tutor

6 May 2021
MAP students are supported by an Academic Tutor (a member of university staff or postgraduate researcher) to write a 1,500 word original essay on a subject of their choice. We provide…

Oldham Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

16:00 - 17:15 21 June 2021
Save the date for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Oldham schools. Due to social distancing measures, we do not yet know whether the Spring and Summer term meetings will…

Greater Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

11:00 - 12:15 22 June 2021
Save the date for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Greater Manchester schools. Due to social distancing measures, we do not yet know whether the Spring and Summer term…

Manchester Central Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

16:00 - 17:15 22 June 2021
Save the date for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Central Manchester schools. Due to social distancing measures, we do not yet know whether the Spring and Summer term…

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