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30th July
18:00 to 19:00
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We are currently working on issue 3 of the Manchester Law Journal. We are looking for new eager faces to join us on the MLJ. We have opportunities to join our editorial team and our technical team. Join the meeting to find out more!

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4th August
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In summer 2024, MSA’s Infrastructure Space Atelier joined RUFA and UNSW for a workshop in Phnom Penh. RUFA students engaged virtually with global speakers and tutors. Building on its success, the 2025 Tropical Urban Workshop (4–8 Aug) will explore informal settlements both virtually and in person at RUFA, MSA, and UNSW.

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4th August
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You will earn 150 gold points for completing this activity.
In summer 2024, MSA’s Infrastructure Space Atelier joined RUFA and UNSW for a workshop in Phnom Penh. RUFA students engaged virtually with global speakers and tutors. Building on its success, the 2025 Tropical Urban Workshop (4–8 Aug) will explore informal settlements both virtually and in person at RUFA, MSA, and UNSW.

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4th August
12:00 to 12:05
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Santander is giving away 50,000 places to access 80 top Coursera courses – from AI to marketing, languages to leadership – completely free for a year.

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20th August
13:30 to 15:30
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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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If you’re keen to develop your academic study skills, but you’re not sure where to start, this session will help you. We will explore some of the key assessment types you may encounter at university. We will consider how you can apply the skills you already have and identify areas where you may need to develop further during your course.
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Dive into the essentials of Excel, master advanced formulas and functions, craft dynamic visualizations, and explore the power of quantitative analysis. Let us guide you from the basics to becoming a confident Excel user, ready to tackle any data challenge!
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At university, your work must be your own. But you’ll also be asked to integrate others’ ideas into your writing and to work with peers. How do you following academic integrity guidelines in these contexts? What is plagiarism? How can you avoid it? In this session, we explore the challenges and some ways to develop your academic integrity.
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This workshop covers which referencing styles are used at Manchester Met with a particular focus on Cite Them Right Harvard. It will also introduce you to what, and why, you need to cite and reference.
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In this workshop, you will explore strategies to help you approach your reading at university. We’ll have a look at what you may read at university, offer some strategies for effective academic reading, and introduce the concept of critical reading.
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The topics on this 4 day course include: Word types and paraphrasing, Sentence Structure, Punctuation for cohesive writing, Tenses and voice, and reporting ideas from sources.
This course will support students to identify and correct issues in their assignments, improve accuracy, and ultimately achieve greater clarity of expression.
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The topics on this 4 day course include: Word types and paraphrasing, Sentence Structure, Punctuation for cohesion, tenses and voice, and reporting ideas from sources.
This course will support students to identify and correct issues in their assignments, improve accuracy, and ultimately achieve greater clarity of expression.
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What types of writing will you do at university? What do tutors mean by ‘good’ academic writing? This session explores common types of writing, key expectations, and tips you can apply in your own work.
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Taking notes in lectures and when reading is a key skill that will set you on the path for success at university. This session will provide you with an opportunity to practise using Cornell note-making, a system that will help you to make effective notes during your course.
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Starting university can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. Peer Guides are current students here to help. Join our open discussion with Georgia and Samreen for advice, experiences, and tips on navigating university life, from study tips, to social connections and how peer support can help you throughout your time at university.
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Think your degree doesn’t involve statistics? You are not alone, but most university programmes include some statistical elements, especially if you are planning on completing a dissertation or research project. This workshop introduces key concepts like p-values, confidence intervals, and the normal distribution in a clear, beginner-friendly way.
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How will university study differ to your experience of studying on a BTEC programme? This workshop will explore the similarities and differences between university and BTEC study. It will provide you with useful strategies to both boost your confidence and prepare you for your course.
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Open to all students, this practical workshop builds confidence using real-life examples from business, nursing, fashion, psychology, and chemistry. You’ll develop skills in mental maths, interpreting data, how to tackle maths anxiety and more!
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This session will introduce you to Studiosity, a fantastic online support tool to help you with your academic writing. If you’re worried about grammar and punctuation, this workshop will outline the many benefits of Studiosity and guide you on how to use it to support with your assignments.
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Being able to think critically is a key skill that you will need at university. But what do we mean by critical thinking and how can you demonstrate it in your studies? This session will introduce criticality, explore its importance, and provide some strategies to develop your inner critical thinker.
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This session explores university study in the UK. It’ll explain how the university year is structured and how you’ll be taught, assessed, and graded. You’ll also discuss wider aspects of university life in the UK including signposts to key sources of support. It may be especially helpful for new international students, but it is open to all.
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The topics on this 6 day course include: Models of critical thinking, Reading critically, Critical analysis and evaluation, Synthesising ideas, Writing critically and Reflecting with criticality
This course will develop your criticality skills for different forms of assessment, including essays, reflective writing, and others.
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This course provides a grounding in the core elements of academic writing.
The topics covered are: Academic writing in different disciplines, Structure and Cohesion, Using evidence effectively, Writing critically, Formality and hedging, Writing concisely, Editing and proofreading
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This workshop covers which referencing styles are used at Manchester Met with a particular focus on Cite Them Right Harvard. It will also introduce you to what, and why, you need to cite and reference.
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Is independent learning a new experience for you? Perhaps you’ve done it before, but you want to equip yourself with up-to-date tools to become more confident? This workshop will help you to get the most out of online resources, enhance your study space, and build a supportive learning network.
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If you’re keen to develop your academic study skills, but you’re not sure where to start, this session will help you. We will explore some of the key assessment types you may encounter at university. We will consider how you can apply the skills you already have and identify areas where you may need to develop further during your course.
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How will university study differ to your experience of studying on a BTEC programme? This workshop will explore the similarities and differences between university and BTEC study. It will provide you with useful strategies to both boost your confidence and prepare you for your course.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Being able to think critically is a key skill that you will need at university. But what do we mean by critical thinking and how can you demonstrate it in your studies? This session will introduce criticality, explore its importance, and provide some strategies to develop your inner critical thinker.
Getting Ready to Learn
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At university, your work must be your own. But you’ll also be asked to integrate others’ ideas into your writing and to work with peers. How do you following academic integrity guidelines in these contexts? What is plagiarism? How can you avoid it? In this session, we explore the challenges and some ways to develop your academic integrity.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
In this workshop, you will explore strategies to help you approach your reading at university. We’ll have a look at what you may read at university, offer some strategies for effective academic reading, and introduce the concept of critical reading.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Taking notes in lectures and when reading is a key skill that will set you on the path for success at university. This session will provide you with an opportunity to practise using Cornell note-making, a system that will help you to make effective notes during your course.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Starting university can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. Peer Guides are current students here to help. Join our open discussion with Georgia and Samreen for advice, experiences, and tips on navigating university life, from study tips, to social connections and how peer support can help you throughout your time at university.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This session will introduce you to Studiosity, a fantastic online support tool to help you with your academic writing. If you’re worried about grammar and punctuation, this workshop will outline the many benefits of Studiosity and guide you on how to use it to support with your assignments.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This session supports you in making the step from A-level to university-level study. It provides strategies to build on your current skills to help you succeed in your course. This session will help to increase your confidence and preparing you for the types of assignments you may have at university.
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There’s a time management tip for everyone in this session: whether you’re an expert or a novice. Different strategies and techniques are discussed, so you can get a head start on becoming a successful student.
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Becoming a university student is an exciting and challenging experience. This session explains some of the key phrases and documents you will be introduced to during your first few weeks as a university student. You’ll be talking the university’s language before you know it.
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What types of writing will you do at university? What do tutors mean by ‘good’ academic writing? This session explores common types of writing, key expectations, and tips you can apply in your own work.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This workshop covers which referencing styles are used at Manchester Met with a particular focus on Cite Them Right Harvard. It will also introduce you to what, and why, you need to cite and reference.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This session explores university study in the UK. It’ll explain how the university year is structured and how you’ll be taught, assessed, and graded. You’ll also discuss wider aspects of university life in the UK including signposts to key sources of support. It may be especially helpful for new international students, but it is open to all.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
At university, your work must be your own. But you’ll also be asked to integrate others’ ideas into your writing and to work with peers. How do you following academic integrity guidelines in these contexts? What is plagiarism? How can you avoid it? In this session, we explore the challenges and some ways to develop your academic integrity.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Open to all students, this practical workshop builds confidence using real-life examples from business, nursing, fashion, psychology, and chemistry. You’ll develop skills in mental maths, interpreting data, how to tackle maths anxiety and more!
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Generative AI is changing the way we think and work and brings with it profound opportunities and challenges. This practical workshop explores how generative AI can and is bringing positive change and how it can be used responsibly. We will identify some of the potential problems of using generative AI and how we might address these challenges.
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Being able to think critically is a key skill that you will need at university. But what do we mean by critical thinking and how can you demonstrate it in your studies? This session will introduce criticality, explore its importance, and provide some strategies to develop your inner critical thinker.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Taking notes in lectures and when reading is a key skill that will set you on the path for success at university. This session will provide you with an opportunity to practise using Cornell note-making, a system that will help you to make effective notes during your course.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This session supports you in making the step from A-level to university-level study. It provides strategies to build on your current skills to help you succeed in your course. This session will help to increase your confidence and preparing you for the types of assignments you may have at university.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
There’s a time management tip for everyone in this session: whether you’re an expert or a novice. Different strategies and techniques are discussed, so you can get a head start on becoming a successful student.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
This session will introduce you to Studiosity, a fantastic online support tool to help you with your academic writing. If you’re worried about grammar and punctuation, this workshop will outline the many benefits of Studiosity and guide you on how to use it to support with your assignments.
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Is independent learning a new experience for you? Perhaps you’ve done it before, but you want to equip yourself with up-to-date tools to become more confident? This workshop will help you to get the most out of online resources, enhance your study space, and build a supportive learning network.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Becoming a university student is an exciting and challenging experience. This session explains some of the key phrases and documents you will be introduced to during your first few weeks as a university student. You’ll be talking the university’s language before you know it.
Getting Ready to Learn
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You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Starting university can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. Peer Guides are current students here to help. Join our open discussion with Georgia and Samreen for advice, experiences, and tips on navigating university life, from study tips, to social connections and how peer support can help you throughout your time at university.
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Think your degree doesn’t involve statistics? You are not alone, but most university programmes include some statistical elements, especially if you are planning on completing a dissertation or research project. This workshop introduces key concepts like p-values, confidence intervals, and the normal distribution in a clear, beginner-friendly way.
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What types of writing will you do at university? What do tutors mean by ‘good’ academic writing? This session explores common types of writing, key expectations, and tips you can apply in your own work.

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23rd September
11:00 to 12:00
You will earn 5 silver points for completing this activity.
Take some time out of your day to join Nia for an online origami session where you’ll learn to fold a few designs, including a paper heart and an origami rabbit!

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23rd September
13:00 to 15:00
You will earn 10 silver points for completing this activity.
Join PrintCity for a Level 5 & 6 Engineering student-only open afternoon during Welcome Week. Get a guided tour, explore cutting-edge 3D print tech, and discover how you can use the facility for your projects and research.

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5th October
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Take part in the youth COP 30 Simulation at the British University in Egypt. Discover how strategies and policies on climate are developed and implemented while networking with stakeholders and peers from around the world.
Visit this area for everything you need to know about the Rise assessment process – including a programme of workshop and information sessions