Events and activities
Spring Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute
(14 Apr 2025)
Sign up to a Mandarin course at the Confucius Institute this spring.
Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN) Conference 2025 is coming to Manchester
(11 Apr 2025)
Annual Conference 2025: Be Bold – an exploration of stepping outside of comfort zones, together
Centre for Digital Trust and Society Seed Corn Showcase
(10 Apr 2025)
How to get involved – and explore the successes of previously funded projects.
Bone density tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
(28 Mar 2025)
We will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Monday, 28 April
Digital Futures, NVIDIA & Dell presents NVIDIA AI Day
(21 Mar 2025)
Sign up for free NVIDIA AI sessions and training - Wednesday, 23 to Thursday, 24 April
Confucius Institute Spring Open Day - Saturday, 5 April
(21 Mar 2025)
Take part in a variety of free cultural activities
Cooking demonstration with award-winning chef
(20 Mar 2025)
Cooking at Manchester - Wednesday, 26 March
Join Health Research from Home’s hackathon
(20 Mar 2025)
Are you an early-career researcher with an interest in health data? Join our Health Research hackathon, led by experienced instructors, Wednesday, 7 to Friday, 9 May
Ready to compete? Manchester Varsity 2025 is here
(11 Mar 2025)
The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are excited to host the second annual Manchester Varsity on 31 March and 2 April 2025.
MEC entrepreneurship opportunities for recent graduates and students
(06 Mar 2025)
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is offering a 12-week entrepreneurship programme and is hosting their annual student start-up competition both open for all current students and recent graduates (last 2 years) to apply for.
Presentation: The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) & The University of Manchester
(24 Feb 2025)
Academics at Risk Around the World – How can universities help? Tuesday, 25 March
Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement - An Introduction to Better Health
(14 Feb 2025)
Book now: Better Health online session on Wednesday, 26 February.
Sustainability Fair
(14 Feb 2025)
Discover the environmental impact and sustainable production of food at our Sustainability Fair on Wednesday, February 26
Adam Rutherford in conversation with David Olusoga OBE
(11 Feb 2025)
Monday, 10 March
Tree of Life: How exploring diversity can create unity
(05 Feb 2025)
The new creative arts exhibition at Manchester Museum will be available for the public to visit from 6 February to 1 May 2025.
International Mother Language Day 2025
(24 Jan 2025)
A series of events celebrating language diversity
2025 Digital Trust and Security Events
(21 Jan 2025)
Sign up for Digital Trust events in February and April
Baroque Opera: An evening with international theatre director Peter Sellars
(16 Jan 2025)
The University of Manchester is set to welcome renowned international theatre director Professor Peter Sellars this February as part of The British Academy’s Aspect of Art Lecture Series.
Free places on Association of Higher Education Professionals courses
(15 Jan 2025)
Sign up for AHEP events – January and February 2025
New Year Swap, Shop and Bake Sale
(14 Jan 2025)
Buy a bake, swap any unwanted holiday gifts or buy an item for £3 at The Atrium, University Place on Wednesday, 15 January 11am to 2pm.
Welcome event for colleagues
(09 Jan 2025)
Last few spaces available on our new-look event on Thursday,16 January 2025
Book now: Public Engagement – what, why, how
(06 Jan 2025)
Book your place on the Public engagement session on Wednesday, 15 January.
Learn Mandarin this winter to improve your wellbeing
(03 Jan 2025)
Are you looking for a new hobby this year to improve your wellbeing? You can learn Mandarin at the Confucius Institute this winter. Courses start on 3 February and run for ten weeks.
Charity Clothing Sale being held at the University Furniture Store
(09 Dec 2024)
Manchester’s Homeless charity Barnabus are holding a clothing sale on Tuesday, 10 December in the University Furniture Store (located in the basement of the Simon Building).
Pankhurst/Northern Gritstone/UMIF session (Monday, 9 December)
(03 Dec 2024)
Thinking about turning your research into a business? On 9 December, Professor Alex Frangi, Northern Gritstone’s Jess McCreadie, and University of Manchester Innovation Factory's (UMIF) Elliott Jennings, will join a panel session followed by a Northern Gritstone drop-in session tailored to academics at the University of Manchester.
SU Theatre Show Season
(02 Dec 2024)
As it gets colder and darker, discover what student-led productions are on at the SU Theatre as our show season kicks off.
Evaluating your practice: An online event for University staff
(29 Nov 2024)
Join us for an interactive online event designed to explore various ways to evaluate and enhance your professional practice.
Stan's Secret Santa at Manchester Museum (3-8 December)
(28 Nov 2024)
Donate non-perishable Christmas food items, including chocolate selection boxes, biscuits and sweets and clothes for Barnabus and Mustard Tree
Jeanette Winterson at the John Rylands, 5 December
(22 Nov 2024)
All are welcome to join award-winning writer, acclaimed author and Professor of New Writing at The University of Manchester, Jeanette Winterson CBE, as she returns to the John Rylands Research Institute and Library this Christmas to read a story and talk about her work.
Book now: Cultural engagement information session
(21 Nov 2024)
Following previous ‘Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement’ information sessions which have taken place over the past year, we are now inviting colleagues to attend our next session – cultural engagement - taking place online on Wednesday 4 December at 12pm.