Events and activities
Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
(17 Sep 2025)
Join Manchester Quakers at "Dreams of Peace and Freedom"
Are you living with a disability or long-term health condition?
(12 Sep 2025)
Are you worried about the proposed reforms to Access to Work and the Welfare Benefits?
Boost your CV this Autumn with a New Language
(10 Sep 2025)
Ready for a fresh challenge this autumn? Why not supercharge your skills and learn one of the world’s most spoken languages?
Get ready for the first FBMH Social Responsibility Conference: Thriving Through Change
(09 Sep 2025)
We are excited to announce the first-ever FBMH Social Responsibility Conference which will take place on Wednesday 8 October
Manchester University Press: October events
(29 Aug 2025)
Manchester University Press has a series of upcoming events in October. that are part of Oxford Road Corridor's Cultural Welcome.
Houseplant sale at the SU
(28 Aug 2025)
The Houseplant Sale is coming back to the University of Manchester! Taking place inside the Students Union for 3 days ONLY in 2025 from Monday, 22 until Wednesday, 24 September from 10.00am-7.00pm.
RHS: A Rose Journey from Shanghai to Manchester
(19 Aug 2025)
11 September, 15.00 - 16.00
Dryden Street Nursery Open Day
(12 Aug 2025)
Tuesday, 26 August – 6 to 7:30pm
RACE Centre and Education Trust - South Asian Heritage Month 2025
(28 Jul 2025)
Reclaiming Joy: A Legacy of Third Spaces
Dream Differently - Manchester International Festival 2025
(14 Jul 2025)
Manchester International Festival 2025 takes over the city with diverse programme across Greater Manchester
Fireside Chat and Q&A with Paul Bate
(25 Jun 2025)
On Tuesday, 15 July, join Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, to discuss the UK's vision for space and associated career opportunities within the space sector.
Parents, Carers and Guardians Network Lunch "n" Connect
(19 Jun 2025)
Join us for an informal lunchtime meet-up to connect, share experiences and explore how we can support on another being carers or parents to a neurodiverse child.
Enhance your research impact with better collaboration
(16 Jun 2025)
Come to our training session, Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research on Thursday, 10 July
Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) Networking event
(16 Jun 2025)
AHEP Learning and Networking Online Event 'Women in Leadership - Thursday, 3 July
Rare treasures of early printing to go online in landmark John Rylands Library project
(12 Jun 2025)
Exhibition will open up one of the world’s greatest collections of early European printing to global audiences.
Summer intensive Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute
(11 Jun 2025)
Fast-track your Mandarin learning this summer by taking an intensive course at the Confucius Institute. Our Summer Term courses compress up to 30 hours of learning into four weeks so you can reach your language goals faster.
Creative Manchester’s Solstice and Equinox Series returns to Jodrell Bank
(06 Jun 2025)
The event, on Friday 20 June 2025, will feature an in-conversation event between Jazzie B and David Olusoga, followed by an exclusive DJ set in the scenic First Light Pavillion
Policy Engagement for Early Career Academics
(03 Jun 2025)
Find out how to engage with government and policymakers with our Policy@Manchester team
Digital Technology, Crime, and the Law (DTCL) Conference 2025
(30 May 2025)
Book your tickets for the Digital Technology, Crime, and the Law (DTCL) Conference on Wednesday, 11 June
Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture: Nobel prize winner and alumnus Professor Simon Johnson
(30 May 2025)
An invitation to join us for the annual Cockcroft Rutherford lecture taking place on Thursday, 19 June 2025
Wellbeing sessions Calligraphy sessions
(27 May 2025)
Summer lunchtime Calligraphy for Wellbeing sessions at the Confucius Institute
Mixed-Gender Football Tournament in Support of Football v Homophobia
(27 May 2025)
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to take part in a mixed-gender 7-a-side football tournament at the Armitage Sports Centre, in support of Football v Homophobia.
Join us at our Fertility Awareness Event
(23 May 2025)
The Fertility Journeys Staff Network Event - Tuesday, 10 June - 11am to 1pm
New and Emerging Organic Pollutant Analytics (NEOPA) Symposium
(22 May 2025)
Join us at the NEOPA symposium to learn about new and emerging organic pollutants, hosted by the Manchester Environmental Research Institute
North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race
(22 May 2025)
This year Manchester Confucius Institute will take part in the North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race on Sunday, 8 June, at the Salford Quays Watersports Centre.
Pint of Science Festival
(19 May 2025)
The Pint of Science festival is once again taking place in Manchester, with 7 venues and more than 50 speakers from physics to arts, human biology, and environmental sciences!
Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement – information session for staff
(12 May 2025)
Book your place on the Public Engagement session on Wednesday, 21 May
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Invites the Public to Celebrate 80th Anniversary
(09 May 2025)
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Invites the Public to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with Textile Artist Anne Kelly (workshops on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 June)
LGBTQ+ Film Screening: 'Man Made' - Tuesday, 20 May
(09 May 2025)
Film screening to mark to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia
Manchester Museum launches new Decolonise! trail
(08 May 2025)
Exhibition confronts colonial legacies and invite public reflection