Start the weekend early with Thursday Lates – a series of sociable, after work and late night openings that are the perfect place to meet up with friends, explore the gallery and enjoy a specially curated selection of talks, performances, film screenings, live music and artist interventions
Directly from London’s National Portrait Gallery and completely free – this is for all you fashionistas on campus! This exhibition celebrates the eclectic range of fashion, beauty and portrait photography that has been commissioned by British Vogue over the last 100 years. Vogue 100 gives you the opportunity to see over 280 exclusive prints from the Condé Nast archive, many of which are unpublished and have never been seen before.
As part of 14-18 NOW, a 5 year programme which creates and commissions extraordinary arts experiences to mark the centenary of the First World War and connect people to this integral part of our British cultural heritage. Fashion & Freedom celebrates the social mobility and emancipation of women during WWI and explores the ways in which this is represented through changes in fashion, style and trend.
Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) began in 2006, following on from Manchester Poetry Festival. Its programme is packed with inspiring literary events and lots of live literature from well-known authors, poets and academics, including Jeanette Winterson, Anthony Horowitz and Margaret Atwood.
Just down the road from the Fallowfield campus, Didsbury Beer Festival is an annual beer and cider festival run by local people, with all of the proceeds donated to local causes.
Calling all foodies – Manchester Food & Drink Festival is not to be missed! Located centrally in Albert Square, this critically acclaimed event features a wide range of mouth-watering food stalls from all over the world.
Pangaea, Europe's biggest student-led festival, will see thousands of students head to the Students' Union for a night of great music, fun and costumes in September.
A short bus ride out of Manchester City Centre is the UK’s 2nd biggest shopping centre (and Europe’s largest food court!) If you want to update your winter wardrobe head to the Trafford Centre to make the most of exclusive student discounts, DJ sets, goody bags and competitions.
This year's Student Lock-in is said to be even bigger and better than ever before! With over 200 city centre shops offering discounts exclusively for students, you ought to head down and stock up for the start of the academic year.
Whether you're an experienced cheerleader or just want to try something new, come along to the University of Manchester Cheerleaders open sessions to meet new people, develop your skills, and have fun.
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