Events and activities
PGR Festival 2026: connect, discover, develop and celebrate
(21 Oct 2026)
Registration is now open for a week of activities bringing our postgraduate research community together from Monday, 23 to Friday, 27 November.
The Confucius Institute and Comma Press launch China+100 anthology
(14 Oct 2026)
Join the Confucius Institute and Comma Press for the launch of the China+100 anthology on Thursday, 29 October at The Holden Gallery.
Drive Less this October: Week 2
(12 Oct 2026)
We're organising events, discounts, challenges, and practical resources to help you drive less this October. Week 2 of this month's challenge is focusing on walking, wheeling, or running.
Volunteering with The Access Project
(24 Sep 2026)
Challenge accepted
Learn Mandarin with the Confucius Institute
(15 Sep 2026)
Do you teach or support Chinese students on a regular basis? Are you planning a trip to China?
Parents and carers garden party – at Broomcroft!
(07 Sep 2026)
Duncan plays host to University of Manchester Parents, Carers & Guardians Network on Friday, 18 September.
Gifts in wills: webinar
(11 Jun 2026)
Learn how gifts in wills support our University and how you can write your will for free
Summer intensive Mandarin courses available
(04 Jun 2026)
Accelerate your Mandarin learning this summer by taking an intensive course at the Confucius Institute.
Parents, Carers & Guardians Network Flagship Event
(01 Jun 2026)
Get involved this Carer's Week!
A University of Sanctuary Explored
(27 May 2026)
Did you know that the University of Manchester is a proud University of Sanctuary?
Solstice and Equinox series: Cosmic Titans – in conversation with David Olusoga
(21 May 2026)
Join Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank for an evening that moves between science, art and philosophy to ponder what it means to imagine the universe when what we know is only ever partial.
Beyond Visibility: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Lives, Resistance and Futures
(20 May 2026)
Join the conversation for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Month
Free lunchtime Mandarin lessons for colleagues
(13 May 2026)
Sign up now for our taster course!
Albatross Lecture 2026: Nature and Climate Justice - Wednesday, 24 June
(11 May 2026)
Nature, Climate Justice and Access: Reimagining Who Environmentalism Is For with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
“Reading is dreaming with open eyes.”
(06 May 2026)
Support Wood Street Mission’s Books Forever appeal and help transform the lives of local children through reading.
Festival of Libraries 2026
(06 May 2026)
Taking place in libraries across Greater Manchester from 10-14 June
AHEP Event: Applying for Leadership Roles
(30 Apr 2026)
Professional Services development event - Tuesday, 12 May, 2.30-3.30pm, online
Anticipating the genAI institution
(24 Apr 2026)
April 29, 10am to 4pm, AMBS
Ask the expert: Professor Duncan Ivison
(23 Apr 2026)
Join The Productivity Institute for a series of short live, interactive podcasts bringing together leading experts to discuss the key drivers of productivity in the UK economy, hosted by Bart van Ark (Managing Director of The Productivity Institute).
It's In Our Nature - Celebrate biodiversity on our campus
(22 Apr 2026)
It’s In Our Nature is our annual campaign that aims to get staff, students and the wider community engaged with the natural beauty and biodiversity present on our campus. This year, we have a number of great events lined up commencing the week of the 21st of April.
'Cosmic Titans’ comes to Jodrell Bank, starting May 2026
(17 Apr 2026)
Art and science collide in this exploration of the quantum universe!
Active Commuter Fair
(09 Apr 2026)
Come along on Thursday, 23 April, between 11.00am and 2.00pm and discover how commuting can be easier, healthier, and cheaper.
Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute this spring
(25 Mar 2026)
Have you ever wondered what learning Mandarin might be like? Are you planning a trip to China this summer?
Bridging Borders: The Future of UK-EU Scientific Cooperation
(18 Mar 2026)
This event is organised by the University of Manchester’s International Staff Network in collaboration with the ConnectsUK project.
Screening of Khartoum at Manchester Museum
(18 Mar 2026)
Join us for a panel discussion and a screening of a documentary exploring how the war in Sudan has impacted life in Khartoum.
Call for Paddlers
(17 Mar 2026)
We’re delighted to share that this year’s North West Confucius Institutes Dragon Boat race will be hosted by Lancaster Confucius Institute on Sunday, 17 May at Liverpool Watersports Centre
Innovation expert drop in – open to all
(12 Mar 2026)
Whether you’re exploring an idea, scaling a venture, or innovating within your department, come and meet the Unit M team on Wednesday, 18 March.
NHS: Local blood typing events
(25 Feb 2026)
Drop in to find out your blood type and register as a blood donor
FunLab is coming to the Trafford Centre – free family science fun!
(20 Feb 2026)
We’re excited to share that the Faculty of Science and Engineering will be taking over the Trafford Centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March, marking the launch of British Science Week.
Do you still need to upgrade to Windows 11, or dispose of any University IT equipment?
(19 Feb 2026)
If so, join IT Services for a chat and share your thoughts, concerns and questions with our friendly team of IT Services experts