University of Manchester Students’ Union Your guide to all the best things going on in and around campus.
2019
Hello from the International Students Officer Welcome to Manchester! We’re very proud to be part of a city full of different people from all over the world with amazing stories. We hope you love your time here. This Programme is filled with fun events and socials to help you get to know Manchester and the University of Manchester. The Students’ Union is a place you can come to for anything, for advice, for food, to relax or be with friends. We are a place for everyone, so welcome. Jake Butler
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Tickets All of the events listed in this booklet are open to all students. Ticket prices are listed and full information on events can be found on our website. Tickets can be bought in person from the Students’ Union ground floor during lunch times or online by visiting our website. manchesterstudentsunion.com/events
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Welcome to Manchester You are now part of the biggest students’ Union in the United kingdom. To help you settle in and find your way around we have prepared a full orientation for you.
Welcome Mixer An event for all the new arrivals to welcome them to Manchester. Held in the SU ground floor with food huts and pop up stalls. Music and games and a chance to mingle and meet other students. 6.30pm - 9pm / Students’ Union Building P10 - Tuesday 7th July P6 - Tuesday 30th July P3 - Tuesday 20th August
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Campus Tour Take a tour of the campus with staff and students to locate the most important buildings and learn something about our history and heritage. 4.30pm - 5.30pm / Students’ Union Building Tuesday 2nd / Wednesday 3rd / Thursday 4th Tuesday 30th / Wednesday 31st July
Students’ Union Information Night A fun and engaging presentation about all the SU has to offer. From Societies to Advice. A chance to buy tickets to upcoming events, collect some freebies and a copy of the social programme. 5.30pm - 7pm / Theatre Wednesday 3rd / Wednesday 31st July 6pm - 7pm / Bleachers Wednesday 10th / Wednesday 24th July Wednesday 14th / Wednesday 21st August MANCHESTERSTUDENTSUNION.COM
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Nights Out & Socials Come and have fun at the Students’ Union. We’ll have games nights, quizzes and good food. Bring your friends or make new ones.
SU Social - Welcome Quiz A free welcome quiz. Tues 9th July / 6.30pm - 9pm / Biko Street
SU Social - Games Nights A free night of board games, video games and table tennis. Tuesday 16th July & Tuesday 13th August 6.30pm - 9pm / 532 Bar + Kitchen
Pizza Nights Any pizza for £4. Thursday 18th July & Thursday 8th August 5pm - 9pm / 532 Bar + Kitchen
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BBQ in the SU A big summer BBQ in the space behind the SU with giant games and music £10 per head. Sunday 21st July / 1pm - 4pm / 532 Bar + Kitchen
SU Social - Quiz Night A free Quiz night. Tuesday 23rd July / 6.30pm - 9pm / 532 Bar + Kitchen
Social - Bierkeller Bavarian-themed cellar bar with wooden bench seating, a live oompah band and German beer food menu. Friday 26th July / 8pm - 11pm / Bierkeller / £20
SU Social - Poker Night A free friendly poker night. Tuesday 6th August / 6.30pm - 9pm / 532 Bar + Kitchen
SU Social - Cocktail Party 2 for £6 Cocktails Tuesday 20th August / 6.30pm - 9pm/ 532 Bar + Kitchen
End of Course Club Night A club night with drinks and DJs. Tickets available on the Students’ Union Website. Friday 20th August / 8pm - Late / Club Academy
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Local Trips Around Manchester Looking to explore Manchester? Here are some fun trips to consider.
Tatton Park Visit the beautiful National Trust Park with breathtaking grounds, Mansion, gardens and Farm. Saturday 27th July / £20 Leaving from Students’ Union Building
All Star Lanes Exclusive hire of the jungle room at all-star lanes with bowling, food and drinks. Wednesday 7th August / £12 Leaving from Students’ Union Building
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All trips include travel via coach. Tickets can be bought either on the Students’ Union website or in the Students’ Union foyer at lunch time.
Jodrell Bank The Discovery Centre is a great day out. You can explore the wonders of the universe and learn more about the workings of the giant Lovell Telescope. Saturday 17th August / £16 Leaving from Students’ Union Building
Go Ape A visit to Delemare forest for a Segway tour and an aerial high wire adventure. Saturday 24th August / £32 Leaving from Students’ Union Building
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Explore the Lake District Take a trip to visit the beautiful Lake District Area in Northern England.
Lake Windermere (with Aquarium) A wonderful day out where you will see the picturesque Lake District from all angles ... by rail, on the water and from the shore side! Time will also be spent at the Lakes Aquarium. Sunday 21st July / 8.30am - 7.30pm ÂŁ36 [includes train, aquarium entrance ticket and boat ride]
Lake Windermere (without Aquarium) The Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Saturday 17th August / 8.30am - 7.30pm ÂŁ28 [includes boat ride]
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All trips include travel via coach. Tickets can be bought either on the Students’ Union website or in the Students’ Union foyer at lunch time.
Keswick Keswick is a pretty market town in North Cumbria with lots to do whether it be a boat ride on the Derwent Water or exploring the town’s many shops and museums. Sunday 1st September / 8.30am - 8pm / £20
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Days Out Further Afield Explore what the United Kingdom has to offer with these trips.
Scarborough Scarborough is a typical British seaside resort on the East Coast of England. It is a great place to soak up the holiday atmosphere and see a British Holiday resort at its best. Sunday 7th July / 8.30am - 7.30pm / £20
Oxford Oxford is world famous for being a great University City. You will have the entire day here to spend at your leisure... either visiting the many University colleges or some of the city’s interesting museums, Art Galleries and historic buildings. Saturday 13th July & Thursday 10th August / 8am - 9pm / £30
Alton Towers Alton Towers is Britain’s most popular Theme Park. There are over 100 rides to go on as well as some beautiful gardens to explore. Saturday 20th July / 8.30am - 6pm / £45
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Whitby The full day will be spent in the picturesque ancient fishing port of Whitby, set on the North Sea! It is considered to be one of the most interesting and attractive seaside towns on the East coast. Sunday 28th July & Saturday 31st August / 8.30am - 8pm / £20
Sherwood Forest Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Robin Hood! Sherwood Forest is also home to 900 veteran oak trees including England’s Tree of the Year 2014, The Major Oak. Saturday 3rd August / 8.30am - 7.30pm / £20
Stratford Upon Avon Stratford is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You will have the chance to visit three of the Shakespeare properties while you are there and also have free time to explore the picturesque town. Sunday 25th August / 8am - 9pm / £35 [includes entrance to Shakespeare properties in town and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage]
Harry Potter World Enter the magical world of Harry Potter, everyone’s favorite boy wizard, on this day trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. Wander around original sets, see costumes and props worn by Hagrid, Harry, Ron and others. Saturday 31st August / 11am - late / £75 MANCHESTERSTUDENTSUNION.COM
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ENJOY A TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH AT 532 BAR + KITCHEN TURKEY ROAST DINNER WITH PIGS IN BLANKETS AND STUFFING. SERVED WITH ROAST POTATOES, ROAST CARROTS, PARSNIPS, BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND BRAISED RED CABBAGE. 1PM UNTIL 4PM 11TH / 18TH AUGUST & 1ST SEPTEMBER RESERVE YOUR PLACE ONLINE MANCHESTERSTUDENTSUNION.COM 16
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AFTERNOON TEA ENJOY A CLASSIC BRITISH TRADTION THERE WILL BE CAKES AND SANDWICHES SERVED WITH POTS OF TEA. HELD IN THE STUDENTS’ UNION AND ACCOMPANIED BY MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. SERVED 1PM UNTIL 4PM 7TH / 14TH JULY & 1ST SEPTEMBER BOOKING REQUIRED. ALL TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT EITHER ON THE STUDENTS’ UNION WEBSITE OR IN THE FOYER AT LUNCH TIME MANCHESTERSTUDENTSUNION.COM
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Exploring Wales Check out Wales with these great trips.
Snowdonia North Wales is a beautiful area of contrasting landscapes. On this particular trip you will pass through the Snowdonia area with fantastic scenery aboard the famous Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway to Porthmadog. You will have time here for lunch before we move on to Black Rock sand beach, a popular beach on the Llyn peninsula. Saturday 20th July / 8.30am - 8pm / ÂŁ40
Anglesey Anglesey is the largest island in England and Wales! It is an island famous for its historic sites and its coastline and has been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saturday 27th July & Saturday 10th August 8.30am - 7.30pm / ÂŁ24 [includes tour]
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All trips leave from Dover Street. Tickets can be bought either on the Students’ Union website or in the Students’ Union foyer at lunch time.
North Wales The first stop of the day will be Llanberis to board the Snowdon Mountain Railway where you will scale the highest mountain in Wales which boasts dramatic landscape and scenery. Sunday 11th August / 8am - 7.30pm / £24 [includes return ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway and a visit to Swallow
Conwy Castle The first stop of the day is Conwy Castle, a World Heritage site and an outstanding example of medieval military architecture. Saturday 24th August / 8am - 7.30pm / £25 Members [includes entrance to Conwy Castle]
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Trips to the North Join us as we head north and discover the sights of Northern England.
York York is an attractive historic city in Yorkshire. You will have the entire day to spend at your leisure exploring the city at your own pace taking in the medieval Shambles, the York Minster and perhaps learning something about the city’s Viking history. Saturday 6th July & Sunday 18th August 8.30am - 8pm / £18
Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales is an area of beautiful countryside. You’ll visit, spectacular waterfalls and the impresive White Scar caves. Sunday 14th July / 8.30am - 7.30pm / £30 [includes entrance tickets for tour of caves and waterfalls walk]
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All trips leave from Dover Street. Tickets can be bought either on the Students’ Union website or in the Students’ Union foyer at lunch time.
Trip to Liverpool On arrival in the city, there will be a guided coach tour of Liverpool’s main sites... including the Albert Dock area, the two Cathedrals and the places where the Beatles lived and played music. Sunday 11th August & Sunday 25th August 9.30am - 6pm / £20 [includes guided tour]
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What Next? As the summer comes to an end there’ll still be plenty of things for you to do.
Pre-Sessional Welcome Fair The SU will be full of services and companies offering various support and information. A chance to pick up freebies and join societies. Thursday 5th September / Students’ Union Building
Leaving Ceremony A chance to celebrate all that you’ve achieved in the prestigious Whitworth hall. Friday 6th September
International Orientation Week Week long international orientation activities. Monday 9th September
Welcome Week 2019 We’ll be hosting hundreds of events to introduce you to even more great things from the Students’ Union. Week commencing Monday 16th September
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