Events and activities
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.
Making a Difference Award briefing session
(19 Nov 2024)
Thinking of entering or nominating for a Making a Difference Award? Join our online briefing session on Thursday 28 November for advice and tips.
Evaluating Your Practice event
(15 Nov 2024)
Discover strategies to evaluate and enhance your professional practice at an online event on Monday, 20 January, 2025.
Lunchtime Calligraphy for Wellbeing at the Confucius Institute
(05 Nov 2024)
Are you looking for a lunchtime activity to improve your wellbeing? Join the Confucius Institute’s four-week Calligraphy for Wellbeing course and spend your lunch break doing something creative and mindful.
Digital Futures events focus on security
(29 Oct 2024)
Two interdisciplinary events focusing on digital trust and security – book now
Welcome Event for new colleagues
(28 Oct 2024)
Last few spaces available on our new-look event on Thursday, 7 November
Sustainable Futures seminar series
(23 Oct 2024)
Take a look at the upcoming events in the Sustainable Futures seminar series, taking place in November, December, and January.
“Is antizionism antisemitism?” community leaders will debate
(18 Oct 2024)
Two leading lights of the Jewish and Muslim communities are to debate the controversial topics of antizionism and antisemitism in the second Whitworth debate on Thursday, 31 October between 7pm and 9pm in Whitworth hall
Free places on Association of Higher Education Professionals courses
(13 Oct 2024)
Sign up for AHEP events
FBMH International Men's Day Event with guest speaker Andy Romero-Birkbeck
(10 Oct 2024)
Empowering Men's Health: Awareness, Action, Advocacy 2024 - 19 November, 12noon-12.45pm
How are we addressing modern slavery at The University of Manchester?
(08 Oct 2024)
All staff and students are invited to join us online for an event during Anti-Slavery Week, where you can listen to a discussion and ask questions about modern slavery and human trafficking at The University of Manchester.
Doubleday Manchester Award and Lecture
(08 Oct 2024)
This year’s lecture will be delivered by BAFTA award winner, George Webster who will also be presented with the 2024 Doubleday Award.