Welcome & Wellbeing Events

Welcome everyone! Whether you’re a new or returning student, we’re thrilled to have you here at Manchester Met. To kick things off, Rise has planned a special Welcome Week just for you, filled with student-led events and workshops designed to help you relax, meet new people, and feel part of the Manchester Met community. Check our whole programme here.

Creativity is a big part of who we are, and we’ve made sure to incorporate it as part our plan to welcome you to university. The Rise Welcome Hub is a creative space for students to relax, create, and connect during Welcome Week. Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment, a chance to meet new people, or an outlet for your creativity, the Hub offers a supportive environment. Bring a brew or your lunch, make a zine or collage, meet our Rise Wellbeing Ambassadors, and spend time building connections on campus. Feel free to ask us any questions—stay for 5 minutes or an hour, everyone is welcome!

Find us here:

• Geoffrey Manton Building – 23^rd September
• Geoffrey Manton Building – 25^th September
• Lowry Building – 30^th September
• Lowry Building – 2^nd October

For those who fancy combining creativity, activity, and wellbeing, here are three exciting activities to get you moving, creating, and relaxing:

• Walk, Breathe, Paint: A Journey of Wellness: A relaxing nature walk paired with a creative, nature-inspired painting session. Enjoy the outdoors, unwind, and get creative.
• Yoga for Wellness: A relaxing yoga session with gentle movements and mindful breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve focus.
• A Photography Walk for Inner Peace: Explore mindful photography techniques and forest bathing in city spaces. Slow down and capture the beauty of small details.

More inclined to arts and crafts? Then, these two activities are just for you!

• Mindful Making at Welcome Sunday: Create your own coasters and keychains, learning how to use a punch needle to create your own textiles. All materials provided!
• Making a Kurinuki plant pot: Create your own unique piece with the traditional Japanese pottery technique of Kurinuki to take home – all materials provided!

Learn how to take care of your wellbeing throughout your university experience. From students to students! Connect with friends, swap ideas on mindfulness and self-care, and pick up some practical tips to boost your resilience. Expect creative energy and leave feeling refreshed and ready to level up your own wellbeing—while helping others do the same! Sign up to one of the two sessions below:

• Student to Student: Positive wellbeing – 2^nd October
• Student to Student: Positive wellbeing – 4^th October

And speaking of helping others, don’t miss @flow4equality’s Painting Manchester Red, a pop up festival and fundraiser to tackle period Poverty. For entry, simply bring period products or donate at the door, and enjoy a day filled with music, guest speakers, food, and drinks!

Finally, start your year by feeling empowered and confident to advocate for yourself and your achievements. Join facilitator Cleopatra Ogharadukun in Empower and Celebrate: The #IAMREMARKABLE Global Movement Workshop.

Stay connected with The Hub by learning about the many wellbeing activities available throughout the year, ensuring you feel settled, supported, and part of the community from day one.

We can’t wait to see you at our Welcome Events! Don’t forget to snap photos of your creations or just you having fun at our events and tag us at @manmetrise on Instagram or Mcr Met Rise on LinkedIn. We’ll be sharing and liking all your posts!