The Students' Union will be running events throughout the Welcome to Semester 2 fortnight. Find out what they've got planned on the SU website. You can also find information on their Instagram and Facebook pages.

The Library are running both online and on-campus drop-in workshops during Welcome to Semester 2. You'll also find helpful information on the Library website.

On Wednesday, 3rd Feb, 2pm – 3pm, come and join us to paint a plant pot and pot your own houseplant! Taking place at University Place, 4.214, you can book via Eventbrite.

You can also meet the Student Support, Advice and Guidance team at the Student Union Refresher's Fair on Tuesday, 1 February.

A full week of volunteering events will take place from Monday, 7 February to Sunday, 13 February. Find out more about our Student Volunteering Week.

There's also a virtual Stellify drop-in on Wednesday, 2 February from 4pm to 5pm.

Challenge yourself with three excellent online activities: the Sustainability Challenge, Social Justice Challenge and Workplace Ethics Challenge. You can also learn more about UCIL and Stellify.

Volunteer this Year

Find out more about how to get involved in volunteering as part of Welcome 2021.

Volunteering is a great way to enhance your University experience, enabling you to make friends, become part of the local community and develop new skills which will look great on your CV.

A wide range of volunteering opportunities are available to you, including volunteering with local, national and international charities and not-for-profit organisation; volunteering with children and young people; supporting adults; volunteering in arts and culture and environmental volunteering.

For undergraduate students, this activity counts towards the Stellify Award. To complete the ‘Make a Difference’ section of the Stellify Award you need to complete and record 25 hours of community volunteering.

Find out more at www.manchester.ac.uk/volunteers

Managing your money and banking in the UK.

A short presentation on managing your money and banking in the UK.

Successful start for Undergraduate Students

This session is for all new undergraduate students who want to find out more about making a successful start to their academic career at University. The session is led by Jennie Blake from the University Library. 

Successful start for Postgraduate Taught Students

A session for all new international Masters and MRes students who want to find out more about making a successful start to their academic career at University. The session is presented by Dr Alfredo Stein​, Lecturer Urban Development Planning.