Orientation and Welcome is two weeks full of events, workshops and services to help you settle into University. Events are being added frequently so be sure to check back on our timetable throughout August and September.
If you are an international student, you can attend a range of Orientation presentations, workshops and talks. The full details for our orientation events can be found here and if you want to plan your day, access our comprehensive Orientation timetable.
Tuesday 10 – Sunday 15 September
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6:00 am |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
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Orientation Presentations and Workshops
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11:00 am |
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Orientation Presentations and Workshops
– Location: University Place and Kilburn Building (building 37 & 39 on the campus map) |
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Tuesday 10 September | Wednesday 11 September | Thursday 12 September | Friday 13 September | Saturday 14 September | Sunday 15 September | |
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6:00 am |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
Airport Collection Service
– Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total |
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10:00 am |
Orientation Presentations and Workshops
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11:00 am |
Orientation Presentations and Workshops
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Tuesday 10 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
Wednesday 11 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Film @ 5
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Film: Wolf Warrior 2 Location: Students’ Union
Thursday 12 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus tours
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Film @ 5
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Film: Bohemian Rhapsody Location: Students’ Union
Friday 13 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus tours
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Orientation Presentations and Workshops
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Location: University Place and Kilburn Building (building 37 & 39 on the campus map)
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Film @ 5
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Film: Aquaman Location: Students’ Union
Saturday 14 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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City bus tours
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Location: Bus stop in front of Museum (Building 44 on the campus map)
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Saturday Village Fair
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Location: Marquee outside Williamson (Building 52 on the campus map)
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City bus tours
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Location: Bus stop in front of Museum (Building 44 on the campus map)
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Banking and life in the UK
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Location: University Place, Room 2.220
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Presentation by Chinese Consulate
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Location: University Place, Theatre B
Sunday 15 September
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Airport Collection Service
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Location: Manchester Airport – timed departures throughout the day. 4 departures in total
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Orientation Presentations and Workshops
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Location: University Place and Kilburn Building (building 37 & 39 on the campus map)
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City bus tours
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Location: Bus stop in front of Museum (Building 44 on the campus map)
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Campus tours
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Sunday Feel Good Fair
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Location: Marquee outside Williamson (Building 52 on the campus map)
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Sunday Feel Good Fair
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Location: Marquee outside Williamson (Building 52 on the campus map)
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City bus tours
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Location: Bus stop in front of Museum (Building 44 on the campus map)
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Tours of the Students’ Union
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Location: Students’ Union
Monday 16 – Friday 20 September
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8:00 pm |
Labyrinth Festival
– A brand new festival coming to Manchester for 2019! Expect a huge line up along with our maze of warrens, each with their own mix of music & theme. Headlining the Festival will be global superstar EXAMPLE, with much more to be announced. Location: Manchester Academy |
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8:00 pm |
Labyrinth Festival
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Monday 16 September
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building & Barnes Wallis Hub (Buildings 51 & 9 on the campus map)
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Freebie Fair
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Location: Manchester Academy
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Plant Sale
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Location: Students’ Union Foyer
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Secret Campus Hunt
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus Tours – north campus
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Location: Barnes Wallis Hub (Building 9 on the campus map)
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QTIPoC Liberation Craft Corner
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Location: Room 2.5, Students Union
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Harry Potter Yoga
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Location: Students’ Union Dance Studio
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Harry Potter Yoga
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Location: Students’ Union Dance Studio
Tuesday 17 September
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The Sustainability Challenge
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building & Barnes Wallis Hub (Buildings 51 & 9 on the campus map)
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Start of Year Fair
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Location: Marquee outside Williamson (Building 52 on the campus map)
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Freebie Fair
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Location: Manchester Academy
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Secret Campus Hunt
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus Tours – north campus
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Location: Barnes Wallis Hub (Building 9 on the campus map)
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The Sustainability Challenge
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Disabled Liberation Craft Corner
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Location: Room 2.5 Students Union
Wednesday 18 September
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building & Barnes Wallis Hub (Buildings 51 & 9 on the campus map)
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Start of Year Fair
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Location: Marquee outside Williamson (Building 52 on the campus map)
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Societies & Sports Fair
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Location: Manchester Academy
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Secret Campus Hunt
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus Tours – north campus
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Location: Barnes Wallis Hub (Building 9 on the campus map)
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PG Tips
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Locations: PGT | Room 1.5 | Students Union PGR | Room 1.6 | Students Union
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Trans Liberation Craft Corner
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Location: Room 2.5, Students Union
Thursday 19 September
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building & Barnes Wallis Hub (Buildings 51 & 9 on the campus map)
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Societies & Sports Fair
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Location: Manchester Academy
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Secret Campus Hunt
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus Tours – north campus
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Location: Barnes Wallis Hub (Building 9 on the campus map)
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BME Liberation Craft Corner
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Location: Room 2.5, Students Union
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Harry Potter Yoga
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Location: Students’ Union Dance Studio
Friday 20 September
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AskMe desk
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Location: Whitworth Building & Barnes Wallis Hub (Buildings 51 & 9 on the campus map)
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Vintage Clothes Sale
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Location: Students Union Foyer
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Secret Campus Hunt
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Location: Whitworth Building (Building 51 on the campus map)
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Campus Tours – north campus
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Location: Barnes Wallis Hub (Building 9 on the campus map)
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Women’s Craft Corner
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Location: Theatre, Students Union
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LGBTQ+ Liberation Craft Corner
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Location: Theatre, Students Union
Saturday 21 September
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Labyrinth Festival
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A brand new festival coming to Manchester for 2019! Expect a huge line up along with our maze of warrens, each with their own mix of music & theme. Headlining the Festival will be global superstar EXAMPLE, with much more to be announced. Location: Manchester Academy
Sunday 22 September
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LGBTQ Pub Crawl
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Location: Canal Street
Monday 23 – Saturday 28 September
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Monday 23 September
Tuesday 24 September
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Film @ 5
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Film: Captain Marvel Location: Students’ Union
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Film @ 5
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Film: Captain Marvel Location: Students’ Union
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Big Freshers Icebreaker
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Location: Manchester Academy
Thursday 26 September
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Campaign Supanova
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Location: Students’ Union
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Choose your Challenge Fair
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Location: Students’ Union Foyer
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Make a Difference Fair
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Location: The Hive / Students’ Union
Friday 27 September
Wednesday 25 September
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AU Social
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Location: Manchester Academy
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LGBTQ Coffee Social
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Location: SU Foyer
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Film @ 5
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Film: Detective Pikachu Location: Students’ Union
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Film @ 5
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Film: Detective Pikachu Location: Students’ Union
Saturday 28 September
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Day Trip: North Wales
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Leaving from Dover Street