News, information and events for your Manchester student life
Starting university is exciting, but with so many Welcome events happening in your first week, it can be tricky to know where to begin. To help you navigate it all we’ve grouped activities – pick the ones that suit you and dive in!
Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Eli Simon, will bring this central festival ritual directly to campus on the University Green: Tuesday 23 September & Wednesday 24 September, 16:00.
The Cultural Welcome is back for its second year: a week-long festival designed to connect you with the incredible theatres, galleries, music venues, and cultural spaces right on your doorstep.
Looking for something to kickstart your academic year? We’ve got you covered with this month’s guide to the best events in Manchester.
Join us on Saturday 14 June, 11am – 4.30pm for a day of creativity, discovery and play. Our free community festival offers something for everyone with inspiring talks and performances, hands-on science experiments, art and crafts workshops, heritage tours and more.
This April and May, a whole host of events on campus and across Manchester will give you the chance to do just that—whether it’s volunteering to protect local green spaces, joining guided nature walks, or taking part in fun, eco-friendly activities with friends.
Get your CV checked and make it stand out with the help of the Careers Service! Drop by their CV Clinic on Wednesday, 2 April (1-3pm) in The Atrium, University Place.
We need you! We’re inviting all students to explore, challenge, and add your voice at the Manchester Ideas Lab in Nancy Rothwell between 1-11 April.
Check out what events you can join on campus to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this year.
Don’t miss AI Futures Day on Tuesday, 25 March with the Careers Service, happening throughout the day in the Nancy Rothwell Building.
The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are excited to host the second annual Manchester Varsity on 31 March and 2 April 2025. Whether competing, spectating, or volunteering, this is a chance to embrace sportsmanship, teamwork, and pride in Manchester’s community.
For this year’s International Women’s Day 2025 (#AccelerateAction), Oxford Road is packed with lots of events for you to join in and be part of the celebration. Whether it’s the Students’ Union, The Whitworth, Manchester Museum or the University itself, we’re offering a wide range of activities for you to get involved in.
The annual Spring Careers Fair will be coming to The Academy, Oxford Road, on Monday, 17 March (11am to 4pm) with a range of employers present to discuss opportunities with students.
Interested in working in the environment or sustainability sector? Join the Careers Service for their Sustainability Careers Fair on Thursday, 13 March in the Nancy Rothwell Building.
Join the online series of presentations and workshops from top recruiting employers, discussing career opportunities in Asia, from Tuesday, 4 March to Thursday, 6 March.