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FSE Enrichment
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8th April
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You will earn 50 bronze points for completing this activity.
This self-study has been curated for Sci&Eng students to develop your understanding of wellbeing, mental health and health inequalities and learn practical skills to support your own and others’ wellbeing.
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10th April
13:00 to 15:30
You will earn 10 silver points for completing this activity.
Join us for the spring orchard workshop to help take care take of our lovely fruit trees. Led by our local partner Hulme Community Garden Centre, you will be volunteering alongside other students and staff to learn all about fruit tree care and maintenance.
Careers
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16th April
14:30 to 15:30
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Phil Ossai is a personal branding expert and founder of OSSAI Agency, a company devoted to amplifying the voices of business owners and CEOs. Join us as he explains how to get the most from LinkedIn to make you stand out and develop your own personal brand.
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16th April
15:00 to 16:00
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
The Psychologist is the flagship magazine of the BPS, and the editors are always looking for contributions from psychology students! In this session we will discuss tips on how to pitch and write an article on a psychological topic you are passionate about, and we will work on a first draft together.
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17th April
to 23rd April
You will earn 25 silver points for completing this activity.
Want the chance to work with one of Manchester’s largest and most iconic venues? Enjoy working creatively and thinking outside the box?
FSE Enrichment
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17th April
13:00 to 14:00
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
In this bespoke event for Science and Engineering students, Innospace (our MMU business start-up space) will present an expert panel of entrepreneurs in Science and Engineering before opening the floor to answer your questions and an opportunity to network with our guest speakers. Networking refreshments will be provided.
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17th April
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You will earn 75 silver points for completing this activity.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Climate Crisis – how it works and how we can combat it in our personal and professional lives.
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17th April
14:00 to 16:00
You will earn 20 silver points for completing this activity.
Get to grips with the key principles of marketing, take a whistle-stop tour of branding, search engine optimisation, and campaign planning and strategy and discover how to create content that will stand out from the crowd!
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17th April
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You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
This course is designed with the aim of understanding mental health & wellbeing in young children in the early years. You will explore the key issues surrounding mental health for young children and how attachment and adverse childhood experiences can impact a child.
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You will earn 3 silver points for completing this activity.
Join our free Connect Café for Faculty of Health & Education students and staff! Come and unwind, meet new people, get involved in an activity, and earn Rise points.
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23rd April
13:00 to 14:00
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Did you know that as student at Manchester Met that you can access LinkedIn Learning for free? Join this session to find out how you can use it to develop your skills and promote your professional brand.
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23rd April
14:30 to 15:30
You will earn 4 silver points for completing this activity.
Discover how to find the resources you need for your studies in this collaborative workshop led by our Digital Guides. Explore effective search strategies and library databases. Share tips with fellow students to make your research process more efficient.
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You will earn 15 silver points for completing this activity.
USE THE DROP DOWN MENU BELOW TO SELECT ONE DATE AND TIME ONLY (AM OR PM, NOT BOTH) – FREE suicide prevention training session and certificate accredited by St John Ambulance, our leading wellbeing partner, exclusively for 2nd year and above Faculty of Science and Engineering students who HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE.
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USE THE DROP DOWN MENU BELOW TO SELECT ONE DATE AND TIME ONLY (AM OR PM, NOT BOTH) – FREE suicide prevention training session and certificate accredited by St John Ambulance, our leading wellbeing partner, exclusively for 2nd year and above Faculty of Science and Engineering students who HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE.
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24th April
13:30 to 15:30
You will earn 10 silver points for completing this activity.
Join us for a woodland session to help maintain and enhance this natural space on campus.
Led by our local partner Hulme Community Garden Centre, you will be volunteering alongside other students and staff to learn all about woodland maintenance and wildlife.
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25th April
10:00 to 18:00
You will earn 75 gold points for completing this activity.
Join the Prince’s Trust on campus, where they are hosting two assessment centre days for Education Mentor positions. A fantastic opportunity if you are interested in a career in teaching, education, or supporting children and young people.
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26th April
10:00 to 18:00
You will earn 75 gold points for completing this activity.
Join the Prince’s Trust on campus, where they are hosting two assessment centre days for Education Mentor positions. A fantastic opportunity if you are interested in a career in teaching, education, or supporting children and young people.
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1st May
09:00 to 16:30
You will earn 75 silver points for completing this activity.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Climate Crisis – how it works and how we can combat it in our personal and professional lives.
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1st May
13:00 to 14:30
You will earn 15 silver points for completing this activity.
Join us for an engaging session where you’ll discover how to harness the power of Teams to enhance teamwork, streamline communication, and foster collaboration in your university journey.
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You will earn 3 silver points for completing this activity.
Join our free Connect Café for Faculty of Health & Education students and staff! Come and unwind, meet new people, get involved in an activity, and earn Rise points.
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13th May
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You will earn 75 silver points for completing this activity.
Create detailed illustrations, edit photos, and design textiles! These tools support the creative process from concept to completion, making them indispensable for students looking to enter the fashion industry.
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23rd May
09:30 to 16:30
You will earn 75 silver points for completing this activity.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Climate Crisis – how it works and how we can combat it in our personal and professional lives.
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27th May
to 14th June
You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
Join our Creative Digital Experts program in summer 2024
and develop your creative, digital, and professional skills.
SharpFutures will support you to enhance your confidence and explore your career by providing real world experiences.
FSE Enrichment
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28th May
to 31st May
You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
This interactive virtual workshop is designed for anyone in the university community who wants to learn how to use Python for Scientific Computing and TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming. No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required to benefit from this workshop.
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28th May
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You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
This interactive virtual workshop is designed for anyone in the MMU community who wants to learn how to use Python for Scientific Computing and TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming. No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required to benefit from this workshop.
Careers
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29th May
10:00 to 15:00
You will earn 150 silver points for completing this activity.
During your studies, have you undertaken any paid or voluntary care work?
Are you looking to make a big difference to people’s lives every day?
Are you thinking of how to apply your academic knowledge into real-life clinical practice, in a graduate profession?
Come to the School of Nursing and Public Health MSc Nursing Taster Day!
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3rd June
to 21st June
You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
Are you interested in teaching?
This opportunity supports talented Manchester Met students from all disciplines to transition towards a PGCE at Man Met and a career in Teaching.
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1st July
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You will earn 150 bronze points for completing this activity.
Are you passionate about understanding society and want the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives in the UK? If so, a career as a social researcher in the Civil Service may be for you.
Join the Office for National Statistics for a 1 week summer school opportunity and get amazing experience!
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1st July
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You will earn 150 bronze points for completing this activity.
Joining the Government Digital and Data Profession allows you to join a community of experts leading digital transformation in government and creating more efficient services.
Join the Office for National Statistics for a 1 week summer school opportunity and get amazing experience!
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1st July
to 27th July
You will earn 300 gold points for completing this activity.
An opportunity to be considered for the shortlist for our 4-week Turing Scheme funded study exchange on the Beijing Institute of Technology Summer School from 1 – 27 July 2024. This is an offer for undergraduate students currently in Level 4 (first year) and Level 5 (second year) only.
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5th August
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You will earn 100 silver points for completing this activity.
An opportunity to put yourself forward for a 2-week online Chinese Language and Multicultural Practice course with the Beijing Institute of Technology from 5-16 August 2024 (7.30am – 10.30am UK time).
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1st September
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You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
To help us provide high quality support to maximise performance and prevent injury in teams/athletes training at MMU, we have created a number of valuable opportunities for students to learn and develop their skills as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach.
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29th September
to 28th March
You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
Develop your skills as a future coach by assisting our team of lead football coaches in the delivery of high quality coaching sessions within our MMU Sport Football club programme.
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29th September
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You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
Develop your skills as a future performance analyst by supporting our lead football coaches in the delivery of high quality coaching sessions and match preparation within our Men’s and/or Women’s Football club programme.
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30th September
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You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
Develop your skills as a social media assistant working with one of our university performance sports and the external partners within basketball.
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30th September
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You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
Develop your skills as a future performance analyst by assisting our team of lead football coaches in the delivery of high quality team sessions within our Men’s basketball club programme.
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30th September
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You will earn 240 gold points for completing this activity.
Develop your skills as a future coach by assisting our team of lead basketball coaches in the delivery of high quality coaching sessions within our Men’s Basketball club programme.
FSE Enrichment
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You will earn 15 silver points for completing this activity.
USE THE DROP DOWN MENU BELOW TO SELECT ONE DATE AND TIME ONLY (AM OR PM, NOT BOTH) – FREE suicide prevention training session and certificate accredited by St John Ambulance, our leading wellbeing partner, exclusively for 2nd year and above Faculty of Science and Engineering students who HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE.
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28th February
14:30 to 15:30
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Did you know that you can pursue a career in law once you have completed your studies in English? Join our expert guest to find out more. Please note this session is for students of Humanities only and NOT open to students already studying Law or other related subjects.
Flexible Skills
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You will earn 40 bronze points for completing this activity.
this Intensive will equip you with the knowledge of how to identify signs of abuse and will encourage you to explore other areas of safeguarding that you may not have previously considered, but that you may come across in your future careers.
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Systems thinking gives us the tools we need to make sense of systems and analyse the context of problems – useful skills for those wanting to change things for the better.
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For some people the words equality, diversity, and inclusion may feel complicated, and outside of our experience or understanding.
This intensive will introduce you to the language surrounding equality, diversity, and inclusion, which we abbreviate to EDI to make it easy to use in your practice and life.
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This intensive critically analyses self-employment in the UK labour market and outlines what it takes to become self-employed. Students will learn how to become self-employed and train the skills and attitudes needed to be successful.
Before you do anything else, complete this introduction and earn your first 10 points.
GoGlobal
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Take the first step to learning a range of the languages spoken across Greater Manchester, including Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Polish and Mandarin Chinese. Explore how language learning can enhance your employability, and the ways in which you can take that learning further.
GoGlobal
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Take the first step to learning a range of the languages spoken across the World, including French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. Explore how language learning can enhance your employability, and the ways in which you can take that learning further.
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You will earn 60 bronze points for completing this activity.
Learn about the applied principles of Behaviour Design; the ways in which design principles can be used to positively change the behaviour of individuals, communities and societies.
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Are you thinking of doing a PhD? This intensive will provide you with the information you need to get started, helping you to decide whether it’s the right choice for you.
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Learn to solve problems creatively, with a focus on developing understandings and exploring the nature of problems from the perspective of end users.
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There is a wealth of data that is created for and about us and the communities in which we live. Although much of this data is available publically as open data it is often hard to locate, with the tools and understanding needed to interpret and use it unduly difficult.
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Develop a stronger appreciation of the contexts and dimension of mental and emotional health in children and young people, with a strong applied focus.
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What could be included in heritage and how can looking at objects, collections and nature connect with people today? We will look at the value and potential of engagement and look at examples of objects and engagement from Manchester and around the UK.
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This intensive will give you an insight into today’s deaf world, the barriers deaf people face on a daily basis and strategies and communication tactics to help overcome these barriers. We’ll begin to learn British Sign Language and explore conversation techniques that will enable, encourage and give you the confidence to interact with deaf people going forward.
GoGlobal
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We would like to invite you to join the anti-slavery movement. We hope that through this intensive you will gain a greater understanding of the challenges but also feel inspired to create positive change.
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Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to secure your dream placement or internship.
This intensive prepares you to enter the job market by focussing on the practical elements of the recruitment process: the ability to analyse your strengths and skills, create a winning CV, master the art of cover letters, applications and portfolios, navigate and prepare for assessment centres, tackle psychometric tests, and develop confidence at interview.
You will learn using a selection of media such as videos, quizzes, articles and interactive tools via the digital Career Centre platform.
Some sprints within the intensive allow you to choose from a selection of resources to complete the topic, so you can reflect your personal interests or chosen career direction in your learning.
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A beginners guide to game design. Learn how to express your ideas and feelings through personal games by turning old games into new ones, using stuff you already have at home. Publish your games online so that you can play them over video-call.
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Develop a stronger appreciation of the contexts and dimension of mental and emotional health in children and young people, with a strong applied focus.
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Take the first steps to becoming a skilled data analyst, by breaking down terms and providing step-by-step guides, this course will demonstrate beginners’ level statistics.
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Understand theory and practice around relationships, communication and teamwork – and enhance your collaboration in academia, the workplace and your personal life.
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This intensive, put together by an industry leader, covers the fundamental steps of using social media to market any brand, business or project. From social strategy to content creation and analytics, you'll learn why and how to plan your own campaign.
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Find out more about the reading process and how we can support young readers as they get to grips with written language. Explore the many benefits of reading to support personal as well as academic development.
Develop your digital enterprise literacy and skills, with an externally recognised award.
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Welcome to this Rise Self Study Pack focusing on Black Lives Matter and Business. It has been developed in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact Network UK.
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A skills programme for PGR’s covering extensive mentoring capabilities – also provides a great grounding for student employability/personal development. Ideal for those with aspirations of being effective professionals, mentors and teachers.