MMU Welcome Week Guide - Manchester Metropolitan University

100 

events & 

activities 

to welcome 

you to MMU 

mmu.ac.uk/welcome 

mmunion.co.uk/welcome

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welcome 

to mmu 

am delighted to welcome 

I our new students to 

Manchester Metropolitan 

University (MMU). With 

over 36,000 students 

choosing to study at 

MMU you’ll find yourself 

at the heart of a diverse 

and vibrant community. 

During your journey with 

us you’ll benefit from the 

experience of our passionate 

and talented staff, and 

the quality of our teaching 

and courses. You’ll also 

develop friendships that will 

support you throughout your 

personal and professional 

life at university and 

beyond. 

02 Welcome 

04 Starting university 

06 What to expect 

08 Getting started - the essentials 

12 Getting started - student support 

vice-chancellor 

john 

brooks 

Welcome Week is a great 

starting point, offering 

you a wide range of social, 

cultural and sporting 

activities as well as the 

chance to meet students 

from different cultures and 

backgrounds. Make sure 

you make the most of the 

opportunities available to 

you. 

I wish you every success in 

your studies and hope that 

you enjoy Welcome Week 

and the journey that follows 

as an MMU student. 

Professor John 

Brooks 

Vice-Chancellor 

welcome 

week 

14 Living in halls 

16 Local & commuting students, 

students with children & mature 

students 

18 International students 

19 At my campus 

what’s 

on 

Manchester 

22 Day events 

24 Give it a go 

26 Night events 

ben 

atkins 

Welcome to MMU! 

The first weeks are 

some of the most exciting 

and hectic times you’ll 

have at university but they 

also provide some of the 

most lasting memories. 

Welcome Week is a fantastic 

opportunity to get involved 

and make the most of all the 

activities available to make 

new friends. 

If you haven’t done so 

already, make sure you 

check us out at 

mmunion.co.uk. This is 

where you can find out 

about what we do and 

how you can benefit from 

students’ union 

president 

Cheshire 

28 Day events 

29 Give it a go 

30 Night events 

services such as our Advice 

Centre or course reps, 

find part-time work or get 

involved in a club or society. 

There’s so much on offer 

that we’d hate for you to 

miss out. Make sure you 

find out what we’re up to 

all year by reading our blogs 

and monthly e-newsletters. 

Have a great time during 

Welcome Week and during 

your time as a student here 

at MMU. Best of luck for the 

future, and we hope to see 

you soon. 

Ben Atkins 

Students’ Union President 

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31 Map & your student 

officers

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starting 

university 

Starting university and perhaps leaving 

home for the first time can feel both 

exciting and daunting. For some it’s a 

rite of passage and a much anticipated 

life experience. For others it can be a 

necessary step towards a chosen career 

or a way of getting ahead in your current 

career. 

Your university experience has the 

potential to shape you, by introducing 

you to new ideas, experiences and 

people; and the effects can be life 

changing. Whatever your motivations 

for studying, the end result will be 

determined by what you put into it. 

Getting the most out of your university 

experience means participating in 

the full range of academic and social 

opportunities available to you, for 

example; reading widely, attending 

lectures, engaging in discussions and 

group work and making new friends. 

You may find aspects of university life 

challenging at first but this is all part of 

the experience. Most students will have 

some doubts about whether they’ve 

made the right choice or how well 

they’re doing during their first year and 

this is perfectly normal. 

Having a good network of friends and 

family and making use of the help 

and support available at university are 

important factors for helping you cope 

with any challenges you face. 

Sharing the experience and meeting 

people from different backgrounds 

and cultures is part of the joy of 

university life and there will be lots of 

opportunities to make new connections. 

Many students will meet their closest 

friends on their course but living in halls 

and participating in clubs and societies 

and other social activities can be great 

ways of meeting people too. 

When you first arrive in halls or at a 

class, it can feel daunting at first but just 

remember: everyone’s in the same boat 

so make sure you try and get to know as 

many people as possible in your first few 

weeks. After a while, things will settle 

down and closer friendships will develop 

naturally. Everyone’s different so just be 

yourself and you will find people who 

share your interests and views. 

There are lots of ways to 

make new friends…. 

Welcome Week 

Saturday 15 - Friday 28 September 

This programme is especially designed 

to give you loads of opportunities to 

meet new people, have fun and get to 

grips with university life. We hope we’ve 

got something in there for everyone no 

matter how or where you study. 

Facebook & Twitter 

Join in the conversation - find out who’s 

going to be on your course or staying in 

the same halls before you arrive. 

W: facebook.com/mmunion 

W: facebook.com/mmunioncheshire 

Twitter: @manmetunion 

Clubs and societies 

MMUnion, your Students’ Union offers 

over 100 student-led sports clubs and 

societies and they are a great way to 

meet new people and try something 

different. 

W: mmunion.co.uk/studentactivities 

On your course 

Everyone’s in the same boat in the early 

days no matter how confident they seem. 

Make sure you make the effort to chat to 

the people sitting next to you in lectures 

and seminars and you might end up 

meeting your best friend! 

In halls / accommodation 

Our reps will be in halls on arrival 

weekend to help you move and settle 

in. Be prepared to spend lots of time 

chatting and getting to know your 

flatmates as this is an important way of 

making new friends for lots of students. 


making 

friends

what to 

expect & 

what’s expected 

Independent learning 

This is the learning you do outside 

of lectures and classes and, for most 

students, is what takes up most of 

your time. It is essential to do further 

reading and research beyond core texts 

and lecture notes to gain an in-depth 

understanding of your course content. 

This will help you to get the best 

results in your assignments and exams. 

Independent learning also includes 

group work and assignments that you do 

with other students, which help you to 

develop communication and other skills 

necessary in life and the workplace. 

Reading 

Most courses will have extensive reading 

lists and suggested information sources 

to help you to explore the subject matter 

in depth. You can learn effective reading 

and note-taking strategies to help you to 

get the most out of the texts you use but 

most important is to ensure you dedicate 

enough time to doing it in order to get 

the best results. 

Academic writing 

Writing at university is different from 

school or college. As you will need to 

read widely and research a range of 

views for your work, proper referencing 

of information sources is essential 

otherwise you could unintentionally 

plagiarise someone else’s work or ideas. 

You will be required to use the Harvard 

System and will be taught how to do 

this. Check with your student support 

officer. 

Assignments & deadlines 

For many students the first assignment 

will be a key milestone in your first year 

at university. It’s important to know 

that deadlines are fixed and extensions 

are not normally given so make sure 

you give yourself enough time to do 

the background reading and research, 

complete your assignment and check it 

thoroughly before you hand it in. Once 

it’s been marked make sure you take 

on board the feedback you receive for 

your next assignment and if anything is 

unclear, ask for more information. 

Study support 

Most students at some time or another 

will feel anxious about their academic 

ability no matter how confident they 

appear, and this is perfectly natural. The 

key is not to struggle if this happens to 

you - talk to your tutor or get support 

from the services MMU provides, to 

help you learn and get the most out of 

your studies. This includes advice and 

guidance from student support officers 

and the online resource - ‘skills online’ 

- which provides resources in time 

management, help with assignments, 

working in groups, writing, giving 

presentations and reading and note 

taking. 

Logon to Moodle and choose the skills 

online option or contact your student 

support officer for help. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/studentsupportofficers 

W: mmu.ac.uk/referencing 

learning at 

university 

At university, you will be taught by staff 

who are experts in their field but you will 

be expected to do much more study by 

yourself than at school or college - this is 

called independent learning. 

On most courses you will be taught 

through a mixture of lectures, seminars, 

practical classes and tutorials, and some 

courses will also include placements. 

Lectures are only a starting point for a 

subject matter, which is then followed 

up by your own independent study and 

seminars. 

Independent learning is a large and 

important part of university education 

and it helps you to develop the critical 

thinking and complex problem solving 

skills that graduate recruiters are looking 

for. 


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Enrolment & ID card 

collection 

Collecting your MMU student ID card 

completes your enrolment with the university 

and will allow you to access the library and 

other university buildings and facilities, 

including halls of residence – so it’s important 

that you keep it safe throughout your time at 

MMU. 

If you have applied for a maintenance loan 

from the Student Loans Company (SLC) you 

will not receive a payment until you have 

collected your student ID card. 

If you lose your card you can get a 

replacement from your nearest Student 

Information Point (SIP) or Student Life Office. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/enrol/cardcollection 

Your MMU ID & password 

As soon as you become eligible to enrol 

(usually after exam results are confirmed) 

we add you to the MMU computer network 

and set up an MMU email account for you. 

Remember to check this account regularly for 

important messages. 

You will need your MMU login to access 

your account. Your login consists of an ID 

number and a password. Your ID number is 

the number printed on your MMU ID card 

and your initial password is based on your 

date of birth. For example, if you were born 

on December 1st 1991, your initial password 

would be 01Dec91. Apply this format to your 

own date of birth and you should be able to 

log into the network. Make sure you change 

your login to something more secure at the 

earliest opportunity. 

Your login will allow access to most MMU 

systems on and off campus, including the 

ones provided by the library, Moodle and the 

MyMMU student portal. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/itservices 

T: 0161 247 4646 

E: helpline@mmu.ac.uk 

Library services 

In your first few weeks at MMU your tutor 

will organise a short session led by a member 

of library staff who will introduce the basic 

services including how to log into the IT 

network, and print documents. Make sure you 

attend this session as it will show you how 

to access sources of quality information that 

are relevant to your course. All libraries have 

helpdesks which can be contacted by phone, 

email or in person. 

Opportunities will arise later in your course 

to find out how to use more specialised 

resources for your research through the 

library’s InfoSkills programmes. These are 

arranged with the library via tutors on behalf 

of groups of students. 

W: library.mmu.ac.uk 

Accommodation 

If you haven’t sorted your accommodation 

yet, get in touch with Residential Services. If 

you’re a local student studying in Manchester 

and you would prefer to live in university 

halls you can apply via our commuters’ 

waiting list. This enables local students who 

don’t have contracts in privately owned halls 

to apply for cancellation places in university 

halls. 

If you haven’t previously applied for halls 

you’ll need to submit an application at the 

web address below. If you have already 

applied simply e-mail us with your name, 

contact details and name of the halls you 

wish to be considered for. You don’t have to 

send us another accommodation application. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/accommodation 

E: accommodation@mmu.ac.uk 

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getting 

started 

the essentials

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welcome 

to your 

met card 

Your personal card to 

spend around campus at 

MMU. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/metcard 

Your met card 

Each new first year full-time undergraduate student 

joining us in 2012 will receive a met card which can be 

used for a range of services including: 

- Campus accommodation 

- Food and drink in university catering outlets 

- Books and other products from Blackwell’s 

- Students’ Union Shop purchases 

- MMU printing facilities 

- Art & Design class materials 

You can collect your personalised met card at enrolment 

(providing we have received your photograph). Once 

activated, your card will be credited with a £20 

‘Welcome to MMU’ gift. Students who are eligible to 

receive the University’s student support package and 

selected the met card option during online enrolment 

will automatically have this credited to the card from 

October. 

Look out for special offers with 

various outlets throughout the 

year when using your card. It’s 

a safe and easy way to spend 

money around campus, without 

having to carry cash. 

What’s more, parents, friends 

or relatives can top-up cards 

on your behalf via the website, 

where you can manage your 

card. 

Campus sport programme 

If joining a sports club is not for you, the 

university runs campus sport programmes, 

which provides opportunities for everyone 

to get involved in sport, regardless of ability 

or ambition. Current programmes include 

men’s and women’s football, basketball, 

badminton, squash, netball, athletics, tabletennis 

and touch rugby. 

Sports facilities 

MMU has a number of sports and fitness 

facilities, and as one of our students you 

will receive reduced and exclusive prices. 

- All Saints - 

Sugden Sports Centre & Manchester 

Aquatics Centre gym & class membership 

12 months £195 


Nearest for: All Saints campus, Hollings campus 

- Didsbury Sports Centre - 

Gym & class membership 

9 months £99 

3 months £40 

Nearest for: Didsbury campus, Elizabeth Gaskell 

campus 

- MMU Cheshire Sports Centre - 

Gym membership 


Academic Year £110 

Per term £45 

Nearest for: Cheshire campus 

Twitter: @mmusport 

Facebook: facebook.com/mmusport 

W: mmu.ac.uk/sport 

Competitive pay as you go 

prices are also available for 

the gym, classes & court hire 

sport at mmu 

The Students’ Union runs over 

100 sports clubs that you can join. 

These range from competitive 

sports to recreational activities. The 

opportunities are endless; if we don’t 

already have something for you, tell 

us about it and we can help you set a 

club up or support your interest. 

W: mmunion.co.uk/studentactivities 

W: facebook.com/mmuactivities 


Your student activities officers: 

left, Michael Choong (Manchester) 

right, Sanka Asomaning (Cheshire)

getting 

started 

student 

support 

Finance 

The University’s student financial support 

team is available to provide information and 

advice on financial matters throughout your 

time at university. They can offer advice on 

what to do if your loan is delayed and may be 

able to provide you with a short term loan. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/studentfinance 

MMUnion’s Advice Centre can help you to 

make sure you’re getting the right level of 

funding, to help you apply for funding or 

correct any mistakes that have been made. 

They can also help you with any benefits or 

other sources of financial support that you 

might be entitled to. 

W: mmunion.co.uk/advice 

T: 0161 247 6533 

Careers & Employability 

Service 

These days a university education means 

more than just your final qualification. As 

a leading university for professionals, we 

help you to get the skills and experience 

that graduate employers are looking for. We 

provide a range of activities including career 

development workshops, job search support 

and employer presentations to help you get 

the best job for you after you graduate. 

We can also help you to find part-time 

work including on-campus employment 

through jobs4students and information 

on volunteering opportunities. If you are 

studying in Cheshire, also check out Jobshop. 

Graduation might seem a long way off but 

starting your university career with the end in 

mind will help you to make the most of your 

time at university. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/careers 

W: mmunion.co.uk/jobshop 

Support for students with a 

learning or other disability 

The Learner Development Service provides 

advice, guidance and support to students 

who are disabled or have a specific learning 

disability such as dyslexia. 

Advisors guide students through any 

necessary screenings or assessments to 

identify their individual needs and can also 

help eligible students to gain funding for 

disability-related support. Advisors will talk 

to teaching staff about any study-related 

support a student may need to overcome 

significant disadvantages that may result 

from their disability. 

Advisors also work with academic and other 

university staff such as the libraries, to raise 

awareness of disability issues and ensure that 

appropriate support is available. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/learnerdevelopment 

E: development@mmu.ac.uk 

T: 0161 247 3491. 

W: mmunion.co.uk/advice 

T: 0161 247 6533 

Counselling Service 

Sometimes things can happen unexpectedly, 

which cause us difficulties or worry. If you 

experience any personal problems or just feel 

that things are getting on top of you during 

your time at university, we can offer you the 

chance to talk to a professionally trained 

counsellor in confidence about any issue you 

may have – not just related to your studies. 

We also run useful workshops and courses on 

relaxation, stress management and confidence 

building, which can support your learning and 

development. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/counselling 

Support for care leavers 

MMU is committed to providing care leavers 

with as much support as possible to help 

them adapt to life at university. We recognise 

that you may not need, or want, any extra 

support, but it’s important to know what you 

are entitled to - especially if you are settling 

into a new course and a new place to live. 

Support available includes a care leaver’s 

bursary (currently £1,000) that is paid to 

students under the age of 25 who have 

previously been in care. This is paid in 

addition to the financial support you may get 

from your local authority and from Student 

Finance England. 

Support with accommodation is also available 

all year round, if you need it and student 

support officers are based in the faculties to 

provide support and advice when needed. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/studentfinance 

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living in 

halls 

Living in halls of residence can 

be a fantastic way to meet new 

people and make new friends but 

it can also bring its own unique 

challenges. Get to know your 

flatmates and be prepared for a 

little bit of compromise along the 

way. Everyone’s different and that’s 

the beauty of it - embrace the 

change because it’s all part of your 

experience. 

MMU halls have wardens and 

residential advisors who live on site 

to help you with any problems or 

questions you might have. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/accommodation 

- The big Move - 

When: Sat 15 & Sun 16 Sept 

Time: 09:00-18:00 

Cambridge, Cavendish, 

Daisybank, Broomhurst, Victoria, 

Oxford Court, Briarfields & all 

Cheshire halls 

What: Our Welcome Week reps will be 

there to help you move in and 

give you the low down on what’s 

going on during Welcome Week. 

Look out for the blue t-shirts! 

- asda Trip - 

When: Sun 16 Sept 

Time: 12:00 

What: Stock up on all of your 

essentials! Head to the 

nearest ASDA megastore 

with your reps. 

Hop on Broomhurst 12:00 

the bus: Daisybank 12:30 

MMUnion 13:00 

Cheshire campus 12:00 

- The evenT - 


Time: 16:00-19:00 

What: Residential services 

presents an event with free 

food and information stands. 

Where: The Hub, Manchester & The 

Student Zone, Crewe 

Your halls not 

listed here? Don’t 

panic, there are 2 

whole weeks of 

events planned for 

all students. 

W: mmunion.co.uk/welcome 

welcome week 

parties 

we will get you there 

& back from halls! 

[wristband holders only] 

We have various nights 

planned at MMUnion 

over Welcome Week. 

There is something for 

everyone, so you will be 

sure to enjoy something! 

For halls based outside 

of All Saints, we will 

provide free transport 

for you to get to the 

Union - and back again! 

Make sure you get your 

wristband to join in all 

the fun! 

- bowling & dinner - 

When: Tue 18 Sept 

Time: 14:00 

What: Meet your reps at 

Broomhurst foyer before 

heading for an afternoon 

of speed bowling with all 

the best food and drinks 

offers. Get to know your 

reps, your flatmates, and 

Didsbury! Parrswood is close 

to Broomhurst and is a large 

entertainment complex. 

- welcoMe parTy - 

When: Sat 15 Sept 

Time: 20:00, MMUnion Met Bar 

Hop on Broomhurst 

the bus: 20:00/21:00/22:00 

Daisybank 

20:30/21:30/22:30 

Return: 02:00 pick up 

from the Union & drop 

off at Daisybank and 

Broomhurst halls. 

- dinner & drinks - 


Time: 17:00 

What: Meet your reps in the 

Cambridge courtyard before 

heading out for some dinner. 

Get to know your reps, your 

flatmates and the area you 

now live in! The reps will 

give you the inside scoop for 

where to head for the best 

offers for students! 

For: Cavendish 

For: Broomhurst Hall 

Cambridge 

Briarfields 

Look out for your reps in their Oxford Court 

blue t-shirts around your halls! Victoria Hall 


- full Moon beach parTy - 




the bus: 20:00/21:00/22:00 

Daisybank 

20:30/21:30/22:30 





- freshers ball - 

When: Fri 21 Sept 



the bus: 19:00/20:00/21:00 

Daisybank 

19:30/20:30/21:30 






When: Thu 20 Sept 

Time: 17:00 

What: Meet your reps at Daisybank 

reception before heading out 

for some dinner. Get to know 

your reps, your flatmates 

and the area you now live 

in! There are some great 

restaurants and bars around, 

with all the best offers for 

students! 

For: Daisybank Hall 

halls 

meet up

welcome 

week 

for: 

local & 

commuting 

students 

Lots of our students don’t live in halls 

and either live locally or commute to 

classes. If you don’t want to miss out on 

the chance to meet and socialise with 

students outside your course then there 

are lots of activities you can get involved 

in during Welcome Week, check out 

pages 22-30. Taxis can be ordered easily 

from outside the Union to across Greater 

Manchester for after night events. 


You can also drop into our informal social 

sessions taking place at each campus and 

have a coffee and chat with our reps and 

other local & commuting students: 


When: Thu 20 Sept, 11:00 - 13:00 

Where: The Hub Café, Business School 

- Hollings - 

When: Fri 21 Sept, 11:00 - 13:00 

Where: Social Space 

- Didsbury - 

When: Tue 18 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30 

Where: Social Space, The Old Chapel 

- Gaskell - 

When: Thu 20 Sept, 14:00 - 15:00 

Where: Student Coffee Bar 

- Cheshire - 

When: Thu 20 Sept, 13:00 - 14:30 

Where: Delaney 0-10 

students 

with children 

There are around 5,000 students at MMU who 

have children. We know that juggling family 

life with other commitments such as work 

and study can be tough at times so why not 

take the opportunity to meet other parents 

who are in the same boat. Share tips and 

advice, and meet your Union reps. 


When: Thu 20 Sept, 10:00 - 12:00 


- Didsbury - 

When: Wed 19 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30 


- Gaskell - 

When: Thu 20 Sept, 10:00 - 11:30 


- Cheshire - 

When: Tue 18 Sept, 12:30 - 14:00 

Where: Delaney 0-10 

top 

picks: 


mature 

students 


At MMU around a third of our students are 

over the age of 25, which means that you’re 

coming into higher education after a period 

away. Getting back into study mode can take 

a bit of getting used to and if you find you’re 

one of only a few mature students in your 

class it’s good to have the chance to meet 

other students in the same boat and share 

the experience. If you consider yourself a 

mature student and would like to drop into 

our informal sessions to have a coffee and a 

chat with other mature students and our reps 

there’s one at each campus but feel free to 

attend any session: 


When: Thu 20 Sept, 13:00 - 15:00 


- Didsbury - 

When: Thu 20 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30 


- Gaskell - 

When: Thu 20 Sept, 12:00 - 13:30 


Come along to one of the many social events we have going 

on throughout the week. There are a range of evening & 

daytime activities - so something to suit everyone! 

- big quiz launch - 

Time: 19:00 Where: MMUnion Met Bar 

What: Head over to the Union and test your 

general knowledge! With a great cash prize 

up for grabs, it’s not about who you know, 

it’s what you know! The Met also has the 

best drinks and food offers around - so pull 

together a team, and beat the quiz master! 

When: Mon 24 Sept 

- coMedy nighT - 

Time: 19:00 Where: MMUnion Met Bar 

What: Be prepared to laugh your socks off as 

some of the UK’s funniest comedians grace 

the stage. Hot from Liverpool Comedy 

Festival, these comedians can make 

anybody crack a smile!

welcome 

week 

for: 

international 

students 

To help you feel at home at the University, and 

in the UK, MMU International have organised 

a Welcome Event, which takes place between 

Wednesday 12th September and Friday 14th 

September. This is an opportunity to receive an 

official welcome from the University and meet 

other new students from around the world. 

W: mmu.ac.uk/international/touk/welcome 

The Students’ Union are also here to help you 

feel as settled as possible - and help you have 

as much fun as possible! 


- welcome week - 

Sat 15 to Fri 28 Sept 

Choose from the full range of 

activities on offer in your first 

few weeks and meet your fellow 

students from the UK. This is a 

chance to meet and get to know lots 

of new people once you’ve had the 

chance to settle in. 

- Man uTd sTadiuM Tour - 

When: Thu 20 Sept Time: 13:00 

Cost: £12 Where: Meet coach at MMUnion 

What: Have a peek into the biggest football 

club in the world - right here in 

Manchester! Meet your reps at 

MMUnion to get a coach to the ground. 

Drop off back at the Students’ Union. 

Booking is essential at mmunion.co.uk/ 

welcome. 

- alTon Towers - 

When: Sat 22 Sept Time: 08:30 

Cost: £15 Where: Meet coach at MMUnion 

What: End Welcome Week 2012 on a high 

with a special rate trip to Alton Towers! 

Meet your reps at MMUnion for coach 

pick up, then drop back off at 5pm. 

Booking is essential at mmunion.co.uk/ 

welcome. 

- besT of briTish - 

When: Thu 27 Sept Time: 20:00 

Where: MMUnion Met Bar 

my campus 

MMU has 8 faculties spread across 5 campus 

sites and our welcome reps will be on hand 

at each faculty to help you find your way 

around, answer your questions and direct 

you towards anywhere that you need to go! 

There will be a Union Hub at each campus 

throughout the whole week (17 - 21 Sept). 

Here you can meet your Welcome Week reps, 

Union staff members, find out about Union 

services, and buy all tickets and wristbands 

for social events. Come along and get 

involved! 

MMUnion’s Advice Centre can offer advice 

on finance, housing and academic issues. 

Pop along to one of our Advice Centre Hubs 

to find out more. 

There will also be a number of informal 

networking socials taking place at each 

campus. This gives you chance to meet other 

students who study on your campus, and 

meet your Union reps. Come along for a chat 

and a coffee and get any questions you may 

have answered! Even if you are not a local 

& commuting student, a mature student or 

a student with children, it still gives you a 

great chance to find out more about your 

campus, meet your student experience 

tutors, and other students! 


top 

What: Head to the Union to experience the 

Best of British. Listen to British music 

through the decades, sip on a pint 

of the finest bitter, treat yourself to 

afternoon tea, or sample some of the 

finest British cuisine - such as pie & 

chips, and bangers & mash! 

picks: 

welcome 

week 

at my 

campus

20 

All Saints 

Business & Law // Art & Design // 

Science & Engineering // Humanities, 

Languages & Social Science 

Social meet up for 

local & commuting students 



Time: 11:00 - 13:00 


students with children 



Time: 10:00 - 12:00 


mature students 



Time: 13:00 - 15:00 

MMUnion Hubs 

When & Where: 

Mon 17 Sept John Dalton Foyer 

Tue 18 Sept Geoffrey Manton Foyer 

Wed 19 Sept Sandra Burslem Foyer 

Thu 20 Sept All Saints Foyer 

Fri 21 Sept All Saints Foyer 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 

welcome 

week 

at my 

campus 

Hollings 


local & commuting students 


Where: Social Space 

Time: 11:00 - 13:00 


When: Mon 17 - Fri 21 Sept 

Where: Hollings Foyer & Social Space 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 

Advice Centre Hubs 


Where: Hollings Social Space 

Time: 11:00 - 15:00 

top 

picks: 

Don’t forget whatever 

campus you are on, you 

can attend any of our 

Union events. We have 2 

weeks of events planned. 


- freshers fair - 

When: Wed 19 & Thu 20 Sept 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 

What: The biggest and best 

Freshers Fair! One of the 

highlights of Welcome Week, 

the not to be missed fair 

with fun and freebies! You 

can also sign up to our clubs 

and societies. 

Where: Sugden Sports Centre 

Cost: Free 

Didsbury 


local & commuting 

students 


Where: Social Space, 

The Old Chapel 

Time: 14:00 - 15:30 



When: Wed 19 Sept 



Time: 14:00 - 15:30 






Time: 14:00 - 15:30 



Where: Didsbury refectory 

(next to the library) 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 



Where: Didsbury Social Space/ 

refectory 

Time: 11:00 - 15:00 

Gaskell 



students 



Time: 14:00 - 15:00 

Don’t forget to attend your 

induction induction talks at your campus 

as they are a really important 

talks introduction to your studies 

and your course. 

Details of these should have already been sent to you or are 

available online at mmu.ac.uk. 





Time: 10:00 - 11:30 





Time: 12:00 - 13:30 



Where: Gaskell refectory, 

ground floor 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 



Where: Foyer 

Time: 11:00 - 15:00 


Cheshire 



students 


Where: Delaney, 0-10 

Time: 13:00 - 14:30 




Where: Delaney, 0-10 

Time: 12:30 - 14:00 



Where: Student Zone 

Time: 10:00 - 14:00 



Where: Student Zone 

Time: 11:00 - 15:00 

- uv rave - 


Time: 21:00, Student Zone 

top 

pick 

What: This will undoubtedly be 

the biggest rave of the 

year. With the Student 

Zone fully UV’d up and the 

UK’s best video DJ BEAT A 

MAxx using cutting edge 

technology to wow you. This 

is not to be missed! 

For the full Cheshire 

event line-up visit: 


22 

day 

events 

manchester 

We have loads of great things 

planned for you during 

Welcome Week. There are 

opportunities to go on trips, 

go out for dinner, and party at 

one of the many club nights 

planned. Whatever you enjoy, 

there will be something for 

everyone! 

what’s 

on 

top 

picks: 


When: Wed 19 & Thu 20 Sept 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00 






can also sign up to our clubs 

and societies. 


Cost: Free 

- Trafford cenTre - 


Time: 12:00, MMUnion Foyer 

What: Head to the wonder that is 

the Trafford Centre, with its 

massive range of shops and 

restaurants, then via Asda 

for any essentials you may 

need to pick up! Meet your 

reps at MMUnion where a 

coach will pick you up and 

drop you off. 

Cost: Free 

- Tour of ManchesTer - 



What: Discover Manchester on 

foot and all of the hidden 

delights that the city has to 

offer! Meet you reps in the 

MMUnion foyer, (remember 

to look out for those blue 

t-shirts!) who will then walk 

into town with you to meet 

your official guide! 

Cost: Free 

- Man uTd Tour - 



What: Have a peek into the biggest 

football club in the world 

- right here in Manchester! 

Meet your reps at MMUnion 

to get a coach to the 

ground. Drop off back at the 

Students’ Union. Booking is 

essential at mmunion.co.uk/ 

welcome. 

Cost: £12 (Student I.D. 

required) 

- funday friday - 



What: Banter, beer, games and fun! 

½ price food all day at The 

Met Bar, MMUnion. 

Food served 10:00 - 19:00. 

Cost: Free 

Plus the MMUCAMS 

(Cocktails and Mocktails 

Society) are hosting a 

cocktail master class from 

17:00. 



What: Head to the magical Swedish 

store IKEA to buy anything 

you need for your new home! 


where a coach will pick you 

up and drop you back off. 

Cost: Free 

- ikea - 


Time: 13:00 

What: Get into a tangle with your 

officers and reps, and get 

connected to other new 

students. Join in the fun 

and re-live your favourite 

childhood games - only this 

time, they’re giant! 

Where: MMUnion Foyer 

Cost: Free 

- gaMes day - 



Time: 08:30, Meet at MMUnion 

What: End Welcome Week 2012 on 

a high with a special rate 

trip to Alton Towers! Meet 

your reps at MMUnion for 

coach pick up, then drop 

back off at 5pm. Booking is 

essential at mmunion.co.uk/ 

welcome. 

Cost: £15, including return 

transport 


- beaT your officers! - 


Time: 13:00 

What: Come along and meet your 

student officers. They will 

be answering any questions 

you may have, and there will 

be prizes up for grabs as we 

go old skool and get to know 

them game show style! 


Cost: Free 



What: Head to the magical Swedish 

store IKEA to buy anything 

you need for your new home! 


where a coach will pick you 

up and drop you back off. 

Cost: Free 

- ikea - 

- sleepy sunday - 


Where: MMUnion Met Bar 

What: Head to the Met for some 

food after a busy first week. 

Food served 10:00 - 19:00. 

Cost: Free

give it 

a go 

manchester 

student activities 

Never tried jiu jitsu? Fancy playing rugby? Want to meet 

people who love role playing as much as you? Then come 

and give it a go! Join one of the many taster sessions 

being hosted by the hundreds of clubs and societies we 

have here at MMUnion. Full student activity listings are 

available on our website. 


American Football Rookie day Sun 23 Sept 11:30 - 15:00 

Badminton Taster session Tue 25 Sept 18:30 - 20:30 

Womens Basketball Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 20:00 - 22:00 

Platt Fields 

Park 

Sugden Sports 

Centre 

Sugden Sports 

Centre 

Canoe Pool session Wed 19 Sept 19:00 - 21:00 Aquatics 

Centre 

Cricket Welcome session Wed 26 Sept 17:00 

Gaelic Football Welcome session Wed 26 Sept 17:00 

Hiking 

Peak District taster 

hike 

Sat 22 Sept 09:00 

Hockey Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:30 

Horse Riding Meet & greet Fri 21 Sept 16:00 - 18:00 

Jiu Jitsu Freshers demo Tue 25 Sept 20:30 

Lacrosse Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:00 

Mountaineering 

Welcome climbing 

session 

Wed 26 Sept 14:00 

Netball Trials Mon 24 Sept 18:00 - 20:00 

Rugby League Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:30 

Self Defence Welcome session Thu 27 Sept 18:00 - 19:00 

Shaolin Kung Fu Taster session Mon 24 Sept 18:00 - 19:00 

Meet MMUnion 

reception 

Platt Fields 

Park 


reception 


reception 

MMUnion Met 

Bar 

Sugden Sports 

Centre 


reception 


reception 

Sugden Sports 

Centre 


reception 


Bar 

Sugden Sports 

Centre 

Surf Big surf social Wed 26 Sept 20:30 

Taekwondo Welcome session Thu 27 Sept 19:00 - 20:00 



Bar 


Bar 

Waterpolo Welcome session Sun 23 Sept 20:00 - 22:00 Aquatics 

Centre 

Wing Tsun Demo session Mon 24 Sept 18:15 - 20:15 

Trinity High 

School 

Action Palestine Welcome meeting Wed 26 Sept 15:00 MMUnion 

Christian Union Tea at two Wed 19 Sept 14:00 

Holden Gallery 

Cafe 

Economics Welcome evening Wed 26 Sept 20:30 Footage 

Events Society Welcome meeting Wed 19 Sept 18:00 

Gamers Meet & greet Wed 19 Sept 16:00 

Gilbert & Sullivan 

Welcome cocktail 

evening 

Thu 20 Sept 19:30 

Hindu Society Welcome dinner Wed 26 Sept 19:00 - 21:00 

Nerdfighters Meet the nerds Fri 21 Sept 18:30 

Pakistani Society Meet & greet Wed 26 Sept 12:00 

Vague 

Role playing & war 

gaming expo 

what’s 

on 

Tue 18 Sept 18:00 - 22:00 

Pub 265, 

Fallowfield 

Kyoto Lounge, 

Grosvenor St. 

Jabez Clegg, 

M13 9BG 

Gita Bhaven 

Hindu Temple 

2nd Floor, 

MMUnion 


reception 

2nd Floor, 


Visual Arts Welcome meeting Wed 26 Sept 20:00 MMUnion

night 

events 

manchester 

MMUnion has some 

of the hottest night 

events planned for 

you - make sure you 

buy your wristband 

to gain entry to all of 

the events - and make 

sure you have the best 

Welcome Week 2012! 

Wristband will gain 

you entry to all nights. 

welcome week wristband 

& tickets available online: 

mmunion.co.uk/welcome 

- skool disco - 



What: Go back to skool with your 

best fancy dress - no wonder 

they say skool days were the 

best of your life. Featuring 

Bodyrox. 




What: Celebrate the beginning of 

freshers in style with a music 

mash up! Grime/dub-step/ 

hip hop & dance/house 

music across 2 floors, with 

prize giveaways and amazing 

drinks prices! 

- freshers ball - 



What: The biggest night of 

freshers! Take a step into the 

magical world of the twisted 

circus. This not to be missed 

event will have guest DJs 

and the UK’s best video DJ 

BEAT A MAxx. 

- full Moon beach parTy - 



What: Got the Summer blues 

already? We can solve that! 

Get your hula tikki on and 

head to the Union for the 

ultimate beach party! Enjoy 

a cocktail bowl with all the 

latest commercial music. 

- coMedy nighT - 



What: Be prepared to laugh your 

socks off as some of the 

UK’s funniest comedians 

grace the stage. Hot from 

Liverpool Comedy Festival, 

these comedians can make 

anybody crack a smile! 

Please drink responsibly, Drinkaware.co.uk | NO ID, No Entry - Rights of Admission Reserved 

MMUnion reserve the right to change events without prior notice 

- glow parTy - 



What: UV paint explosions, bubble 

trouble, CO2 visuals and 

other special effects to create 

the ultimate UV Paint Party. 

- big quiz - 



What: Test your general knowledge 

with a great cash prize up 

for grabs. It’s not about 

who you know, it’s what 

you know! So pull together 

a team and beat the Quiz 

master! 

- big quiz launch - 



What: Test your general knowledge 

with a great cash prize up 

for grabs. It’s not about 

who you know, it’s what 

you know! So pull together 

a team and beat the Quiz 

master. 

- love wednesdays - 



What: One of the biggest nights 

throughout the year! 

How much do you love 

Wednesdays? 

Join the conversation: 

facebook.co.uk/welcomemmu 

twitter: @manmetunion 

#mmuwelcome 





What: The best event of the week 

is back! Love Wednesdays, 

undeniably the most 

banterous and sociable day 

of the week. How much do 

you love Wednesdays… Prove 

it on the night with your 

t-shirt. 

- besT of briTish - 



What: Experience the Best of 

British. Listen to British 

music through the decades, 

sip on a pint of the finest 

bitter, treat yourself to 

afternoon tea, or sample 

some of the finest British 

cuisine - such as pie & chips, 

and bangers & mash.

day 

events 

cheshire 


Time: 16:00 

on 

what’s 

- wednesday warM up - 

What: Get involved in a volleyball 

or 5-a-side football 

tournament, run by MMU 

Sport and your Welcome 

Week reps. 

Where: Grassed area by halls, Crewe 

campus 

- speed bowling - 


Time: 13:00, Meet at Booth 

Hall Reception 

What: Meet your reps for an 

afternoon of speed bowling 

with all the best food and 

drinks offers. Get to know 

your reps, your flatmates, 

and the new area you live 

in! Look out for your reps in 

their blue t-shirts before you 

head to Lakeside! 

- Table Tennis - 


Time: 13:00 

What: Table tennis tournament for 

all abilities, come along and 

have some fun. Run by MMU 

Sport and your Welcome 

Week reps. 

Where: Crewe campus sports hall 

- Trafford cenTre - 


Time: 13:00 

What: Head to the wonder that is 

the Trafford Centre, with 

its massive range of shops 

and restaurants, then via 

Asda for any essentials you 

may need to pick up! Meet 

your reps at Crewe campus 

reception. A coach will pick 

you up and drop you off. 

Cost: Free 



Time: 10:00 - 14:00 






can also sign up to one of 

our clubs or societies. 

Where: Crewe campus sports hall 



Time: 17:00 

What: Head out for dinner & drinks. 

Get to know your reps, your 

flatmates and the area you 

now live in! There are some 

great restaurants and bars 

around, with all the best 

offers for students! 

Where: Meet reps at Booth Hall 

reception 



Time: 09:30, Meet at MMUnion 

What: End Welcome Week 2012 on 

a high with a special rate 

trip to Alton Towers! Meet 

your reps at Crewe campus 

reception. A coach will 

pick you up and drop you 

off. Booking is essential at 

mmunion.co.uk/welcome. 

Cost: £15, including return 

transport 

give it 

a go 

cheshire 

Archery First training session Mon 24 Sept 18:30 - 22:00 

Badminton First training session Tue 25 Sept 17:00 - 19:00 

Basics First training session Mon 24 Sept 17:00 - 18:30 

Basketball Men Taster & trials Mon 24 Sept 20:00 - 21:30 

Basketball Women First training session Mon 24 Sept 17:00 - 18:30 

Crewe Campus 

Gym 

Crewe Campus 

Sports Hall 

Crewe Campus 

Gym 

Crewe Campus 

Sports Hall 

Crewe Campus 

Sports Hall 

Boxing Introductory session Thu 20 Sept 18:00 Crewe ABC 

Cheerleading 

‘Bring it on’ taster 

session 

Thu 27 Sept 18:00 - 20:00 

Christian Union Bowling night Tue 18 Sept 18:00 

Ladies Football Taster session Thu 20 Sept 17:00 - 18:30 

Crewe Campus 

Gym 

Meet at 

Student Zone 

Crewe Campus 

3G 

Mens Hockey First training session Mon 24 Sept 17:30 - 19:00 Alsager Astro 

Womens Hockey First training session Mon 24 Sept 19:00 - 20:30 Alsager Astro 

Netball First training session Mon 24 Sept 18:30 - 20:00 

Rugby League Taster session Wed 19 Sept 14:00 - 15:30 

Crewe Campus 

Sports Hall 

Crewe Campus 

grassed area 

Mens Rugby Union First training session Mon 24 Sept 20:30 Crewe 3G 

Womens Rugby 

Union 

student activities 

Never tried archery? Fancy playing rugby? Want 

to meet people who love dance as much as you? 

Then come and give it a go! Join one of the 

many taster sessions being hosted by the many 

clubs and societies we have here at MMUnion. 

Full student activity listings are available on our 

website. 


Taster session Wed 19 Sept 15:00 - 16:00 

Volleyball First training session Tue 25 Sept 19:00 


Crewe Campus 

grassed area 

Crewe Sports 

Hall

night 

events 

cheshire 

- karaoke & dJ - 



on 

what’s 

What: Start Welcome Week on a 

high note with a cheeky 

karaoke session followed by 

an after party courtesy of our 

resident DJ’s. 

- rock & roll bingo - 



What: Rock & Roll bingo is a great 

new event that brings 

together music & the classic 

game of bingo. Prize for the 

winner! 

welcome week wristband available online: 

mmunion.co.uk/welcome 




What: Celebrate the beginning of 

the best week of your life at 

MMU Cheshire in style, with 

student DJ’s & special guest 

DJ’s playing some raw bass 

bangers. 




What: The best event of the week 

is back! Love Wednesdays, 

undeniably the most 

banterous and sociable day 

of the week. How much do 

you love Wednesdays… Prove 

it on the night with your 

t-shirt. 

- open Mic nighT - 



What: Open Mic Night showcases 

some unbelievable student 

talent as well as the odd up 

& coming band. Who knows 

you might be watching the 

next Ed Sheeran. 

- uv rave - 



What: Undoubtedly the biggest 

rave of the year. With the 

Student Zone fully UV’d up 

and the UK’s best video DJ 

BEAT A MAxx using cutting 

edge technology to wow you. 

This is not to be missed! 

Please drink responsibly, Drinkaware.co.uk | NO ID, No Entry - Rights of Admission Reserved 

MMUnion reserve the right to change events without prior notice 

your 

student 

officers 

laura 

- Laura Ramli - 

Vice President Cheshire 

E: s.u.vpcheshire@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmuc_vpcheshire 

- Sanka Asomaning - 

Student Activities Cheshire 

E: s.u.sacheshire@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmuc_activities 

- Ben Atkins - 

President 

E: s.u.president@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmu_president 

Your Students’ Union is run 

by 6 student officers, chosen 

by you. Putting the student 

voice at the heart of the 

University and representing 

you at every level. 

- Hannah Templeman - 

Education 

E: s.u.education@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmu_education 

- Katie Parker - 

Community 

E: s.u.community@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmu_community 

- Michael Choong - 

Student Activities Manchester 

E: s.u.samanchester@mmu.ac.uk 

Twitter: @mmu_activities 

sanka 

hannah 

ben katie 


michael


99 Oxford Road 

Manchester 

M1 7EL 

MMUnion Cheshire 

Crewe Green Road 

Crewe, Cheshire 

CW1 5DU 

Cheshire 

The MMU Cheshire campus at Crewe is 

signposted from Junction 16 of the M6 

motorway. The Crewe campus is a short 

walk away from the mainline railway station. 

Crewe is well served by public transport and 

is just 1 hour 40 minutes from London by 

train. 

our campuses 

in manchester 

& cheshire 

The University’s central campus at All 

Saints is situated close to Manchester city 

centre. There are four further campuses, 

three in Manchester and one in Cheshire, 

which is 36 miles (58 km) from Manchester. 

If you’re studying at All Saints, Hollings, 

Elizabeth Gaskell or Didsbury, you’ll 

benefit from great transport links along 

Oxford and Wilmslow Road, and these 

roads link the campuses together. 


Students’ 

Union 

We have two 

Students’ Union 

buildings, one 

in All Saints & 

one in Cheshire.

mmu.ac.uk/welcome

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