What's On Guide 2018

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Thursday 13 September Event

welcome fairs During Welcome, there are several fairs which will be showcasing different aspects of what’s on offer here at Manchester. G l o b a l V i l l a g e Fe te Celebrate the diversity and talents of our students with stalls, music performances, crafts, talks and tours there will be something for everyone – bring your family, friends and flatmates along.

Wednesday 19 September

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Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

11am - 5pm (last tour leaves at 4pm)

Start of Year Fair: Day 2

Marquee next to University Place

10am - 4pm

Societies and Sports Fair: Day 1

Academy

10am-4pm

Families Group

International Society

3.30pm - 6.30pm

SU Cinema: The Avengers

Students' Union, Room 6

5pm

North Campus Tour

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

11.30am - 2.30pm (last tour leaves at 1.30pm)

Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

12pm - 4pm (last tour leaves at 3pm)

North Campus Food Fair

Garden areas outside Barnes Wallis

12pm - 4pm

Fr i d ay 1 4 S e p te m b e r Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

11am - 5pm (last tour leaves at 4pm)

North Campus Welcome Fair

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

1pm -3pm

Conversation Corner: LGBTQ+

Students’ Union, Academy 3

4.30pm – 6pm

SU Cinema: Hot Fuzz

Students' Union, Room 8

5pm

SU Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Students' Union, Room 6

5pm

Teatime at the International Society

International Society

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Saturday 15 September City Bus Tour

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Bus stop outside Manchester Museusm

10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

St u d e n t s ’ U n i o n Fr e e b i e Fa i r

Global Village Fete

Marquee next to University Place

10am - 3pm

Society and Sports Fair: Day 2

Academy

10am-4pm

Come and grab your free stuff, find out more about life in Manchester and check out exclusive student offers from big brands.

Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

11am - 5pm (last tour leaves at 4pm)

North Campus Tour

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

11.30am - 2.30pm (last tour leaves at 1.30pm)

2pm-3.30pm

Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

12pm - 4pm (last tour leaves at 3pm)

Games Tournament

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

2pm - 4pm

Conversation Corner: BAME

Students' Union, Room 8

3.30pm – 5pm

Familes Group

International Society

3.30pm - 6.30pm

SU Cinema: Black Panther

Students' Union, Room 6

5pm

Teatime at the International Society

International Society

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Fifth Nightclub & The Factory

10pm - 3am

Students with Partners Welcome

International Society

Sunday 16 September

St a r t o f Ye a r Fa i r There’s lots of support on offer during your time with us – it’s just knowing where to find it. At this fair, you’ll get advice on learning, health, finances and welfare.

City Bus Tour Campus Tour

We l c o m e We e k Fa i r

International Society Barbecue

If you’re going to be on North Campus a lot, find out more about the support available at the Barnes Wallis Hub from Careers, Student Support, the Students’ Union and more.

Conversation Corner: International

S o c i e t i e s a n d S p o r t s Fa i r A great place to find out how you can get involved with student-led societies, sport and fitness. Whether you are looking to represent your University on the field, pitch, track, practice your debating skills, take up knitting or get involved in our political movement, you will find it all at this fair! Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson for details

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Bus stop outside Manchester Museusm

10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

11am - 5pm (last tour leaves at 4pm)

International Society

4pm -6pm

Students’ Union, Academy 3

3pm - 4.30pm

Postgraduate Event: Night at the Museum

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Manchester Museum

6pm -8pm

Official Freshers Night: Deansgate Locks Takeover

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Deansgate Locks

9pm - 3am

Monday 17 September North Campus Tour Campus Tour

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

11.30am - 2.30pm (last tour leaves at 1.30pm)

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

12pm - 4pm (last tour leaves at 3pm)

Students' Union Freebie Fair: Day 1

Academy

10am-4pm

Students' Union Plant Fair: Day 1

Students' Union

10am-4pm

SU Cinema: Pitch Perfect

Students’ Union, Club Academy

5pm

Students’ Union, Room 6

6pm – 7.30pm

Teatime at the International Society

International Society

5.30pm - 6.30pm

SU Pub Quiz

Students' Union Bar

6pm

Conversation Corner: Postgraduate

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bus pass

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welcome week

Show this guide to drivers on the 147 bus to get free travel between Sackville Street and Oxford Road from Tuesday 11 September 2018 – Saturday 22 September 2018

Once you’ve collected your student card, you can use it to get free travel on the 147 bus throughout your time here as a students

www.manchester.ac.uk./whatson

Ethical Grand Challenge: Sustainability Challenge

Various locations

All day

Start of Year Fair: Day 1

Marquee next to University Place

10am - 4pm

Students' Union Freebie Fair: Day 2

Academy

10am - 4pm

Students' Union Plant Fair: Day 2

Students' Union

10am - 4pm

North Campus Tour

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

11.30am - 2.30pm (last tour leaves at 1.30pm)

Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

12pm - 4pm (last tour leaves at 3pm)

Conversation Corner: Women’s

Students’ Union, Academy 3

4.30pm – 6pm

SU Cinema: The Incredibles

Students' Union, Room 6

5pm

Teatime at the International Society

International Society

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Whitworth Art Gallery

6pm - 8pm

Manchester Academy

10pm - 3am

Official Freshers Night: Glow Up

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Official Freshers Night: Fifth & Factory Takeover

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Fr i d ay 2 1 S e p te m b e r

Full details, times and locations of all events are online: www.manchester.ac.uk/whatson

welcome Welcome to Manchester, your home for the next few years! This is your pocket guide to all the exciting things on offer this week, from fairs, film nights, and events, to tours talks and trips. Whether you’re a new or returning student, undergraduate or postgrad, UK or International, living in halls or living at home – everyone’s invited! There’s a lot going on so you’re sure to find something that suits you, so get involved and say #HelloUoM

Vintage Clothing Sale

Students' Union

10am-4pm

North Campus Tour

Barnes Wallis Student Hub

11.30am - 2.30pm (last tour leaves at 1.30pm)

Campus Tour

Oxford Road AskMe Desk

12pm - 4pm (last tour leaves at 3pm)

Students' Union Big BBQ

Students' Union

2pm-9pm

North Campus Cinema

Barnes Wallis

2pm - 5pm

We’ve done our very best to include as much up to date information as possible, but events may be subject to change. For full details, times and locations of all events and the latest updates check:

SU Cinema: Shaun of the Dead

Students' Union, Room 8

5pm

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Teatime at the International Society

International Society

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Saturday 22 September Official Freshers Night: Pangaea presents The Big One

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Students' Union & Academy

9pm - 5am

Sunday 23 September

Tu e s d a y 1 8 S e p t e m b e r

Postgraduate Event: Whitworth After Hours

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International Society Barbecue

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International Society

4pm -6pm

Thursday 27 September Bongo’s Bingo: Student Addition

Academy

7pm

Come and join us for a tour around the main campus, north campus (or both). Tours last around an hour.

Po p - u p c i n e m a

International Society

P l e a s e n o te s o m e eve n t s a r e t i c ke te d

Some of our events run regularly throughout the week, so if you’re busy one day you can check it out the next; C a m p u s to u r s

Saturday 29 September Students with Families Welcome Party

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City Bus Tours Tickets are free and can be collected from the Oxford Road AskMe desk. International Society BBQ Tickets can be bought in advance from the reception at the International Society. Official Freshers Night Get you tickets www.manchesterstudentsunion.com/welcome

3pm - 5pm

Locations Main Campus / City Centre Students’ Union International Society North Campus PG

Postgraduate events

What better way to enjoy your favourite films than in the comfort of your Students’ Union! Sit back and relax after a busy day on campus and check out a free film.

Te a t i m e a t t h e I n te r n a t i o n a l S o c i e ty

Sometimes all you need is some tea and biscuits. Sit down, put your feet up and have a chat with members about the International Society and their activities. Tea and coffee is free, so just help yourself. Remember full details for all events are available on the what’s on website.


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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Sunday 16 September, 6pm – 8pm

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James Chadwick Building National Graphene Institute McDougall Centre Jean McFarlane Building George Kenyon Building and Hall of Residence 95 JR Moore Building 100 Denmark Road Hall 121 Victoria Hall 122 Liberty Point Hall 123 National Institute for Health Research / Wellcome Trust Cinical Research Facility 124 Crown Plaza Oxford Road 125 Alliance Manchester Business School Executive Education Centre 126 Henry Royce Institute

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68 Students’ Union Oxford Road 69 William Kay House 70 Dover Street Building 71 Michael Smith Building 73 Avila House RC Chaplaincy 74 Holy Name Church 75 AV Hill Building 76 AQA 77 Ellen Wilkinson Building 78 The Academy 79 Stopford Building 80 Horniman House 81 The Manchester Incubator Building 82 Whitworth Park 83 Grove House 84 The Whitworth 85 Opal Hall 86 Core Technology Facility 87 Building KIN CADenmark RD INE RO AD 88 Carys Bannister Building PL YM OU TH

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Alan Turing Building Coupland 3 John Owens Building Beyer Building Whitworth Hall Whitworth Building Williamson Building Roscoe Building Schuster Building Main Library Student Services Centre Christie Building Simon Building Zochonis Building Chemistry Building Dryden Street Nursery Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Environmental Services Unit Mansfield Cooper Building Stephen Joseph Studio Samuel Alexander Building

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Sugden Sports Centre Oddfellows Hall Alliance Manchester Business School Crawford House St Peter’s House / Chaplaincy Crawford House Lecture AD N RO Theatres ESO WAD Prospect House Humanities Bridgeford Street Arthur Lewis Building University Place Waterloo Place Kilburn Building Information Technology Building Dental Hospital Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama Coupland Building 1 Manchester Museum Rutherford Building

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Wherever you see an Ask Me sign, you will find a friendly ambassador willing to help you with whatever you need.

MANCHESTERSTUDENTSUNION.COM/WELCOME

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Tuesday 18 September, 6pm – 8pm

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WHITWORTH AFTER HOURS

FIFTH & FACTORY TAKEOVER

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The University of Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL Royal Charter Number RC000797 DW3371.09.18

Meet, mingle and sign up to as many societies as you want

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We’re also on Instagram and Snapchat – just search for us and join the conversation.

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Tweet @uomstudentnews using #AskMeUoM and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Our central Ask Me desk located on Oxford Road at the entrance to the Whitworth Building (51 on map) will be open from 9am – 5pm on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September, and 10am – 4pm between 16-21 September.

DAY 1: MONDAY 17TH SEP DAY 2: TUESDAY 18TH SEP

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Keep up to date with what’s happening throughout Welcome on social media:

Unlock access to all four Official Freshers Nights for £35

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Meet other Masters and PhD students at our exclusive Postgraduate events set in the beautiful surroundings of two of Manchester’s iconic cultural institutions.

All your favourite brands on campus with freebies, fun and finesse

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Full details, times and locations of all events are online: w w w. m a n c h e s te r. a c . u k /w h a t s o n

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To Fallowfield and Victoria Park halls of residences


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