Events and activities
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
Translational Research at Manchester 2025 - Call for Posters and Stands
(01 May 2025)
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9am-5pm, Nancy Rothwell Building
John Kennedy Lecture Series: In conversation with Dame Louise Richardson
(23 Apr 2025)
An invitation to join us for the second John Kennedy Lecture taking place on Thursday 22 May 2025
Join our Innovation Academy's next Founders Network event
(22 Apr 2025)
Come and connect with fellow entrepreneurs on Monday, 12 May
Spring Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute
(14 Apr 2025)
Sign up to a Mandarin course at the Confucius Institute this spring.
Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN) Conference 2025 is coming to Manchester
(11 Apr 2025)
Annual Conference 2025: Be Bold – an exploration of stepping outside of comfort zones, together
Digital Trust - seedcorn showcase
(10 Apr 2025)
How to get involved – and explore the successes of previously funded projects at the Centre for Digital Trust and Society.
Bone density tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
(28 Mar 2025)
We will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Monday, 28 April
Digital Futures, NVIDIA & Dell presents NVIDIA AI Day
(21 Mar 2025)
Sign up for free NVIDIA AI sessions and training - Wednesday, 23 to Thursday, 24 April
Confucius Institute Spring Open Day - Saturday, 5 April
(21 Mar 2025)
Take part in a variety of free cultural activities
Cooking demonstration with award-winning chef
(20 Mar 2025)
Cooking at Manchester - Wednesday, 26 March