Events and activities
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.
Introduction to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement - Wednesday, 9 October
(26 Sep 2024)
Find out more about our University’s commitment to social responsibility, civic engagement and public engagement sessions for staff
Shofar in the Park
(26 Sep 2024)
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) in the park on Thursday, 3 October
Active Travel Breakfast event for colleagues
(26 Sep 2024)
Sign up for Active Travel Breakfast on Wednesday,16 October 2024
Interested in playing netball and competing in the Campus Netball League?
(26 Sep 2024)
We have two teams that play in the women’s social netball University Campus Netball League and are looking for new players for the 2024/25 season.
Wild Researchers Night
(18 Sep 2024)
What can AI teach us about the nation's favourite pet? How will seaweed save the world? What's in the mud beneath our feet? Find out the answers at Manchester Museum’s Wild Researchers Night on Wednesday, 25 September.
Dr David Abrutat: Lovell’s Spies – GCHQ and the Cold War
(11 Sep 2024)
A part of the captivating series of Heritage Lectures in the iconic Jodrell Bank Space Dome, this lecture will take place on Thursday 26 September, 7:30pm-9pm. In person lecture and livestream options available.
Bone Density Tests at the Sports Centre
(10 Sep 2024)
Book your appointment for Tuesday, 8 October
Manchester University Press releases Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell
(10 Sep 2024)
Book by acclaimed music journalist, Patrick Clarke is the first in MUP’s British Pop Archive series
Graide Pilot - exploring how AI can improve marking times and feedback quality in STEM
(09 Sep 2024)
A pilot looking at a STEM based, AI enabled, Assessment software called Graide will be held at 11am, Thursday 12 September
Organic veg for sale on campus
(05 Sep 2024)
Collect your box of fruit and veg every week from The Veg People, an environmentally-friendly organisation that the University helped set up in 2015
Learn Mandarin at the Confucius Institute this autumn
(03 Sep 2024)
Want to challenge yourself after the summer break and learn a new language? Did you know native Mandarin speakers make up 14% of the world’s population?
Houseplant Sale at the Students’ Union
(30 Aug 2024)
The Houseplant Sale is coming back to The University of Manchester! Taking place inside the Students’ Union for 3 days only in 2024 from Monday, 16 to Wednesday, 18 September from 10am to 7pm.