News | Friday, 23rd February 2018

What’s On This Week: Feb 26th – Mar 4th 2018

There are lots of fantastic student events taking place across our campuses this week

What's On This Week
Something for everyone!

Manchester

Study Skills Development: Revision Skills 

When: Monday, 26th February – 11.00am-12.00pm in John Dalton

If you need help preparing for exams, come along to this study skills session to learn about revision strategies, planning your time and dealing with stress.

Student Leadership Conference 2018

When: Monday, 26th February – 12.30pm-8.00pm at The Union

Come along to The Union’s first ever Student Leadership Conference for a day of inspiring, motivating and empowering sessions led by professionals from a range of industries.

Meet the Royal Navy 

When: Tuesday, 27th February-Thursday, 1st March – 10.00am-7.00pm at The Union

Get involved in this unique experience and try out their VR kit, test your reflexes and maybe win an iPad mini.

Managing Anxiety 

When: Tuesday, 27th February – 11.00am-12.00pm in the Business School

Join our Counselling, Health and Wellbeing team to learn more about anxiety and the different coping mechanisms you can use to manage it better.

Successful Interviews: Get That Job! 

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 11.00am-12.00pm in Geoffrey Manton

Come along to learn how to get ahead of the competition and bag yourself that perfect job.

Philosophy and Coffee 

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 1.00pm-2.00pm in Geoffrey Manton

Join philosophy students for a lunchtime chat in a safe environment about topics ranging from politics to fashion.

A Waste of Time 

When: Thursday, 1st March – Saturday, 3rd March – various times at HOME Mcr

Head down to HOME Mcr for this interesting performance that weaves together a series of perceptions and reflections on modernity and the value of democracy.

Weekly Mindfulness Session

When: Thursday, 1st March – 11.00am-12.00pm in the Business School

Pop down to this mindfulness session and become more aware of yourself and what you are experiencing.

Study Skills Development: Writing Literature Reviews 

When: Friday, 2nd March – 11.00am-12.00pm in Brooks

If you want to find out more about literature reviews, this session is for you!

Overcoming low mood

When: Friday, 2nd March – 11.00am-12.00pm in the Business School

Learn to understand your low mood and find new ways of managing and overcoming it in this three-part session.

Spingo Bingo

When: Friday, 2nd March – 7.30pm-11.00pm at The Union

Join our Pole Dancing Society for this much-loved event. Expect bingo, lip sync battles and plenty of dance offs!

Oscars 2018

When: Sunday, 4th March – 11.00pm-4.00am at The Union

Catch all the action from the 90th Academy Awards at The Union, complete with red carpet and movie-inspired cocktails.

Cheshire

Ciaran Hodgers presents The Axis Spring Slam 2018 

When: Tuesday, 27th February – 7.30pm onwards at the Axis Arts Centre

The Axis Spring Slam is back. Expect to be entertained, moved and transported by competitive poetry at this popular event.

Yoga for all 

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 12pm-1pm in the Exercise and Sport Science building

Take a break to rejuvenate your spirit with this yoga session for all abilities.

Skills+ Academic Skills: Time Management

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 10.00am-11.00am in Delaney

Need some tips to manage your time better? Help is at hand in this useful session.

Skills+ Reading Retreat/Effective use of journals

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 10.00am-12.00pm in Frances Wood

Kick-start your reading and research with this informative session and learn how to critically engage with academic sources.

Skills+ RSPCA Workshop

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 10.00am-12.00pm in the Seeley building

Learn how the RSPCA works and how you can help to protect animals in this fun and interactive workshop.

Skills+ Ethics Workshop 

When: Wednesday, 28th February – 10.00am-12.00pm in Frances Wood

Find out more about ethics and discuss any questions you have in this informative workshop with our Research Ethics and Governance Manage.

Bosse Provoost and Kobe Chielens/de polen – Moore Bacon! 

When: Thursday, 1st March – 7.30pm onwards at the Axis Arts Centre

Coined as the ‘crowning masterpiece’ of the Flare Festival 2017, ‘Moore Bacon!’ comes to Cheshire and you really will not want to miss out.

Ryan O’Shea I R A N

When: Thursday, 1st March – 8.30pm onwards at the Axis Arts Centre

Come along to this 80’s inspired, playful theatre show performed by Ryan O’Shea, an emerging artist and Crewe graduate.

‘On the Field with the Coyness of Debutantes’: Uncovering the Hidden History of Female Footballers

When: Friday, 2nd March – 5.00pm-7.00pm in Delaney

Head down to this thought-provoking lecture that aims to draw conclusions and provoke discussions relating to the hidden history of female footballers.

Old Boys 2018: Part One 

When: Friday, 2nd March – 10.00pm-2.00am in the Student Zone

Catch up with friends and reminisce over stories about the Crewe and Alsager campuses at this legendary annual Alumni event.

Old Boys 2018: Part Two 

When: Saturday, 3rd March – 9.00pm-2.00am in the Student Zone

Don’t miss out on the second night of this fun-filled weekend and making new memories with friends old and new.

Get in touch

Are you a student hosting an event on the Manchester or Cheshire campus? We want to hear from you! Please contact us via studentcomms@mmu.ac.uk    

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