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Distinguished Lecture
Welcome fairs
Professor Tim O’Brien Thursday 21 September, 7pm-9pm
3.30pm-6.30pm
Speed Meet and Mingle
Manchester Academy 2
7pm-9pm
Giant Games Night
Manchester Academy
7pm-11pm
Mingle after Hours
Students’ Union Bar
9pm-2am
Welcome Fair: With more than 480 clubs and societies, ranging from knitting to politics and panto, sign up at the Welcome Fair and get involved. Expect plenty of freebies too!
An innovative, exciting and immersive opportunity to come together in beautiful and inspiring surroundings to appreciate the life and work of Delia Derbyshire, a pioneering figure in British electronic music, in this exclusive series of three events, designed especially for postgraduates.
The Great Hall, Sackville Street Building
Fr i d ay 15th
Wanderlust presents: Old Trafford
Meet at Students’ Union
2pm-6pm
World Quiz
Manchester Academy 2
7pm-9pm
Tuesd ay 19th
Su n d ay 1 7 th Wanderlust presents: Chester Zoo
Meet at Students’ Union
10am-5pm
10am-4pm
Meat-free Monday
Students’ Union Bar
11am-10pm
Manchester Academy 2
12pm-4pm
Wanderlust presents: Famous Mcr Venues
Meet at Students’ Union
12pm-3pm
Meet at Students’ Union
9am-6pm
Levenshulme Food Market
Bridgeford Street
4pm-8pm
Sunday Roast
Students’ Union Bar
12pm-6pm
8pm-2am
SUnday SESSIONS
Students’ Union Bar
12pm till late
International Society barbecue
International Society
4pm-6pm
Official Freshers Party: Deansgate Locks
Bus from Halls
9.30pm-3.30am
Start of Year Fair: Day 2
Marquee next to University Place
10am-4pm
Welcome Fair: Day 2
Manchester Academy/ Students’ Union
10am-4pm
Northern Quarter Café Crawl
Bus information online
11am-1pm
Conversation Corner: Mature students
Room 8, Students’ Union
1pm-2.30pm
Conversation Corner: Disabilities
Room 8, Students’ Union
1pm-2pm
Conversation Corner: BME students
Room 8, Students’ Union
5pm-6.30pm
Families Group
International Society
3.30pm-6.30pm
Welcome Ball
Whitworth Hall
7pm-2am
PG Walking tour of the city
Bus information online
5.45pm-7pm
Let’s Rock Thursday
Students’ Union Bar
4pm-12am
FUSE FM Takeover
Students’ Union Bar
8pm-2am
North Campus Society Cinema
Renold Building
6pm-9pm
Conversation Corner: Women
Room 8, Students’ Union
5pm-6.30pm
Postgraduate Festival: Final night
John Rylands Library
7pm-9pm
Distinguished Lecture
Sackville Street Building
7pm-8pm
Cocktail Creations
Students’ Union Bar
7pm-9pm
Official Freshers Party: Club Tropicana
Club Academy (Students’ Union) 10pm-3am
Various locations
Welcome Fair: Day 1
Manchester Academy/ Students’ Union
Start of Year Fair: Day 1
Marquee next to University Place
10am-4pm
Conversation Corner: LGBTQ
Council Chambers, Students’ Union
5pm-6pm
Postgraduate Festival: Midnight
The Manchester Museum
7pm-9pm
Official Freshers Party
City Centre
9pm-late
Sund ay 24th
10am-4pm
Sports and Physical Activities Fair
Manchester Academy
10am-4pm
Culture and Faith Fair: Day 2
Manchester Academy 2
10am-4pm
The Big North Campus Games Tournament
Sackville Street Building
12pm-5pm
Postgraduate Festival: Opening night
The Whitworth Art Gallery
7pm-9pm
PG Festival: Mingle after Hours
Students’ Union Bar
9pm-late
Fr i d ay 22nd
T hu rs d ay 2 1 st
All day
Sustainability Challenge
15th Se p t
Meet at Students’ Union
Wanderlust presents: Liverpool
We d ne s d ay 20th
Mo n d ay Fr1iday 8 th
Wanderlust Presents: Etihad Stadium Culture and Faith Fair: Day 1
Students’ Union Bar
Culture and Faith Fair: Meet reps from the Students’ Union national and faith societies and find out how you can get involved.
19-21 September Manchester Academy/Students’ Union Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson for details
S a tu rd ay 16th
FUSE FM Takeover
Sports and Physical Activities Fair: Sign up for a whole range of sport and fitness activities on offer, whether you’re looking to join a competitive team or just keep fit and have fun.
Start of Year Fair: There’s plenty of support on offer during your time with us – it’s just knowing where to find it. Here, you’ll get advice on learning, health, finances and welfare.
Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson for details
Th ursd ay 14th
International Society
18-20 September, 7pm-9pm
Understanding our Place in the Universe
FREE event booking is essential
Families Group
During Welcome, there are four different fairs which will all be showcasing different aspects of what’s on offer here at Manchester.
Postgraduate Festival
Sa tu rd ay 2 3 rd
Family Picnic
International Society
2pm-4pm
Pangaea: Europe’s largest student led festival
Students’ Union/ Manchester Academy
9pm-6am
Key to regular events Some of our events run regularly throughout Welcome – whenever you see the icons on the event planner. Campus tours
Sunday Roast
Students’ Union Bar
12pm-6pm
SUnday Sessions
Students’ Union Bar
12pm-late
Mo nd ay 25th
11am-5pm (last tour at 4pm). Check online for bus stop locations
Manchester Academy 2
5pm-7pm
Pub Quiz
Students’ Union Bar
6pm-8pm
5pm, Students’ Union
City bus tours
Cultural tours
10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Check online for bus stop locations
11am- 12pm, Manchester Museum, The Whitworth and John Rylands Library
Teatime at the International Society
Friday Fizz
5.30pm-6.30pm, The International Society
Postgrad Pizza
Pop-up Cinema
4pm-2am, Students’ Union Bar
Remember, full details for all events are available at www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson Some events are ticketed – visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson for tickets All information is correct at the time of going to press, but is subject to change. For up to date information, see www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson