What's On 2017

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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


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