What's on

There’s plenty happening this semester for you to get involved with.

From a new University College of Interdiciplinary Learning (UCIL) taster course, and another chance to complete the Social Justice Challenge, to Stellify drop-ins, wellbeing workshops and much more. Many of the activities can be completed at any time, to suit your own personal timetable.

University events

Take a look at the schedule below to see what's happening over the next few weeks.

Event	Date	Time	Event description	How to join
Summer School Week	From 31 January - 2 February	Times vary - please check schedule	Summer School Week includes talks from partner universities and provides a general overview of summer schools, application tips and funding information. Here you can find out more about summer schools and what you can get out of the experience.	Summer schools are open to all undergraduate students who are not in their final year.  More information is available at MyManchester.
UCIL Online taster Unit	From 1 February	Complete in your own time	Trust & Security in a Digital World and Creating a Sustainable World.	The unit is avalialbe on Blackboard. For more information and instructions on how to entrol, visit the UCIL website.
Social Justice Challenge	From 1 February	Complete in your own time	The Social Justice Challenge introduces you to ways of thinking about social justice and invites you to explore themes like: race, migration, homelessness, mental health, higher education and energy.	Avaliable on Blackboard. First year and second year students are already enrolled on the course. Third year + undergraduates and postgraduate taught students can self-enrol on the Social Justice website.
Workplace Ethics Challenge	From 1 February	Complete in your own time	Interactive scenarios will challenge you to reflect on your own, and others’, ethical responsibilities and decision making in relation to issues such as harassment, bullying and discrimination, privacy and confidentiality.	Avaliable on Blackboard. Students can self-enrol on the Workplace Ethics Challenge website.

Make the most of Semester 2

On top of the activities highlighted in the schedule above, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the semester. Coming up we've got Student Volunteering Week, new #ActiveAnywhere sessions for the semester, and much more. Your Students' Union will also be putting on events and activities to help you connect with other students find the support you need.

The University's Counselling and Mental Health Service will also be continuing with their online workshops, including mindfulness meditation and managing procrastination.