welcome week guide 2012

mmu.ac.uk/welcomemmunion.co.uk/welcome

to welcome

you to MMU

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vice-chancellor

I am delighted to welcome 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.

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 BrooksVice-Chancellor

14 Living in halls16 Local & commuting students, students with children & mature students18 International students19 At my campus

02 Welcome04 Starting university06 What to expect08 Getting started - the essentials12 Getting started - student support

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students’ unionpresident

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

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 AtkinsStudents’ Union President

Manchester22 Day events24 Give it a go26 Night events

Cheshire28 Day events29 Give it a go30 Night events

31 Map & your student officers

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starting universityStarting 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/mmunionW: facebook.com/mmunioncheshireTwitter: @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


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.

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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/studentsupportofficersW: mmu.ac.uk/referencing

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

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 4646E: [email protected]

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

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

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/accommodationE: [email protected]

getting started the essentials

Your personal card to spend around campus at MMU.

W: mmu.ac.uk/metcard

welcome to your met card

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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.

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/studentactivitiesW: facebook.com/mmuactivities

sport at mmu


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, table-tennis 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 9 months £165Nearest for: All Saints campus, Hollings campus

- Didsbury Sports Centre -Gym & class membership 9 months £99 3 months £40 Nearest for: Didsbury campus, Elizabeth Gaskell

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- MMU Cheshire Sports Centre -Gym membership 12 months £165Academic Year £110Per term £45Nearest for: Cheshire campus

Twitter: @mmusport Facebook: facebook.com/mmusportW: mmu.ac.uk/sport

Competitive pay as you go prices are also available for the gym, classes & court hire

Your student activities officers: left, Michael Choong (Manchester) right, Sanka Asomaning (Cheshire)


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/adviceT: 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/careersW: mmunion.co.uk/jobshop

getting started

student support


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/learnerdevelopmentE: [email protected]: 0161 247 3491.

W: mmunion.co.uk/advice T: 0161 247 6533

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

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

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Your halls not listed here? Don’t panic, there are 2 whole weeks of events planned for all students.

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When: Sat 15 & Sun 16 Sept

Time: 09:00-18:00Cambridge, 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!

- the big moVe -

When: Sun 16 Sept

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

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- 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 the bus:

Broomhurst 12:00Daisybank 12:30MMUnion 13:00Cheshire campus 12:00

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

living in halls

W: mmunion.co.uk/welcome


Look out for your reps in their blue t-shirts around your halls!

When: Tue 18 Sept

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: CavendishCambridgeBriarfieldsOxford CourtVictoria Hall

- dinner & drinks -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

- dinner & drinks -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.

For: Broomhurst Hall

- bowling & dinner -

halls meet up

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!

When: Sun 16 Sept

Time: 21:00, MMUnion Met Bar

Hop on the bus:

Broomhurst20:00/21:00/22:00Daisybank20:30/21:30/22:30Return: 02:00 pick up from the Union & drop off at Daisybank and Broomhurst halls.

- full moon beach party -When: Sat 15 Sept


Hop on the bus:


- welcome party -

When: Fri 21 Sept


Hop on the bus:


- freshers ball -

welcome week

parties we will get you there

& back from halls![wristband holders only]


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:

- All Saints -When: Thu 20 Sept, 11:00 - 13:00Where: The Hub Café, Business School

- Hollings -When: Fri 21 Sept, 11:00 - 13:00Where: Social Space

- Didsbury -When: Tue 18 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30Where: Social Space, The Old Chapel

- Gaskell -When: Thu 20 Sept, 14:00 - 15:00Where: Student Coffee Bar

- Cheshire -When: Thu 20 Sept, 13:00 - 14:30Where: Delaney 0-10

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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.


- Didsbury -When: Wed 19 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30Where: Social Space, The Old Chapel


- Cheshire -When: Tue 18 Sept, 12:30 - 14:00Where: Delaney 0-10

students with children

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:


- Didsbury -When: Thu 20 Sept, 14:00 - 15:30Where: Social Space, The Old Chapel


mature students

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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!

When: Tue 18 Sept

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!

- big quiz launch -When: Mon 24 Sept

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!

- comedy night -


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!


international students

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.

- man utd stadium tour -

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.

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- welcome week - Sat 15 to Fri 28 SeptChoose 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.

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When: Thu 27 Sept Time: 20:00

Where: MMUnion Met Bar

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!

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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!

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MMUnion HubsWhen & Where: Mon 17 Sept John Dalton FoyerTue 18 Sept Geoffrey Manton Foyer Wed 19 Sept Sandra Burslem FoyerThu 20 Sept All Saints FoyerFri 21 Sept All Saints FoyerTime: 10:00 - 16:00


Sandra Burslem Foyer 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

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HollingsSocial meet up for local & commuting studentsWhen: Fri 21 SeptWhere: Social SpaceTime: 11:00 - 13:00

MMUnion HubsWhen: Mon 17 - Fri 21 SeptWhere: Hollings Foyer & Social SpaceTime: 10:00 - 16:00

Advice Centre HubsWhen: Thu 27 SeptWhere: Hollings Social SpaceTime: 11:00 - 15:00

All SaintsBusiness & Law // Art & Design // Science & Engineering // Humanities, Languages & Social Science

Social meet up for local & commuting studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: The Hub Café, Business SchoolTime: 11:00 - 13:00

Social meet up for students with childrenWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: The Hub Café, Business SchoolTime: 10:00 - 12:00

Social meet up for mature studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: The Hub Café, Business SchoolTime: 13:00 - 15:00

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Don’t forget whatever campus you are on, you can attend any of our Union events. We have 2 weeks of events planned.

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Details of these should have already been sent to you or are available online at mmu.ac.uk.

For the full Cheshire event line-up visit: mmunion.co.uk/welcome


GaskellSocial meet up for local & commuting studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: Student Coffee BarTime: 14:00 - 15:00

Social meet up for students with childrenWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: Student Coffee BarTime: 10:00 - 11:30

Social meet up for mature studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: Student Coffee BarTime: 12:00 - 13:30

MMUnion HubsWhen: Mon 17 - Fri 21 SeptWhere: Gaskell refectory, ground floorTime: 10:00 - 16:00

Advice Centre HubsWhen: Tue 25 SeptWhere: FoyerTime: 11:00 - 15:00

DidsburySocial meet up for local & commuting studentsWhen: Tue 18 SeptWhere: Social Space, The Old ChapelTime: 14:00 - 15:30

Social meet up for students with childrenWhen: Wed 19 SeptWhere: Social Space, The Old ChapelTime: 14:00 - 15:30

Social meet up for mature studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: Social Space, The Old ChapelTime: 14:00 - 15:30

MMUnion HubsWhen: Mon 17 - Fri 21 SeptWhere: Didsbury refectory (next to the library)Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Advice Centre HubsWhen: Wed 26 SeptWhere: Didsbury Social Space/ refectoryTime: 11:00 - 15:00

CheshireSocial meet up for local & commuting studentsWhen: Thu 20 SeptWhere: Delaney, 0-10Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Social meet up for students with childrenWhen: Tue 18 SeptWhere: Delaney, 0-10Time: 12:30 - 14:00

MMUnion HubsWhen: Mon 17 - Fri 21 SeptWhere: Student ZoneTime: 10:00 - 14:00

Advice Centre HubsWhen: Mon 24 SeptWhere: Student ZoneTime: 11:00 - 15:00

Don’t forget to attend your induction talks at your campus as they are a really important introduction to your studies and your course.

induction talks

When: Fri 21 Sept

Time: 21:00, Student Zone

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!

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For the full Cheshire event line-up visit: mmunion.co.uk/welcome

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the biggest rave of the year. With the Student Zone fully UV’d up and the UK’s best video DJ MAXXtechnology to wow you. This is not to be missed!

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day eventsWe 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!

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When: Fri 21 Sept

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

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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.


Cost: Free

- freshers fair -


When: Mon 17 Sept


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

- tour of manchester -When: Mon 17 Sept


What: Head to the magical Swedish store IKEA to buy anything you need for your new home! Meet your reps at MMUnion where a coach will pick you up and drop you back off.

Cost: Free

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When: Thu 20 Sept


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)

- man utd tour -When: Thu 20 Sept

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 -When: Fri 21 Sept


What: Head to the magical Swedish store IKEA to buy anything you need for your new home! Meet your reps at MMUnion where a coach will pick you up and drop you back off.

Cost: Free

- ikea -

When: Fri 21 Sept


What: Banter, beer, games and fun! ½ price food all day at The Met Bar, MMUnion.Food served 10:00 - 19:00.

Plus the MMUCAMS (Cocktails and Mocktails Society) are hosting a cocktail master class from 17:00.

Cost: Free

- funday friday -When: Sat 22 Sept

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

- alton towers -When: Sun 23 Sept

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

- sleepy sunday -

When: Wed 19 Sept

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

- beat your officers! -


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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.


student activities

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

Badminton Taster session Tue 25 Sept 18:30 - 20:30Sugden Sports Centre

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

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

Cricket Welcome session Wed 26 Sept 17:00Meet MMUnion reception

Gaelic Football Welcome session Wed 26 Sept 17:00 Platt Fields Park

HikingPeak District taster hike

Sat 22 Sept 09:00Meet MMUnion reception

Hockey Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:30Meet MMUnion reception

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

Jiu Jitsu Freshers demo Tue 25 Sept 20:30Sugden Sports Centre

Lacrosse Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:00Meet MMUnion reception

MountaineeringWelcome climbing session

Wed 26 Sept 14:00Meet MMUnion reception

Netball Trials Mon 24 Sept 18:00 - 20:00Sugden Sports Centre

Rugby League Welcome session Mon 24 Sept 17:30Meet MMUnion reception

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

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


Surf Big surf social Wed 26 Sept 20:30MMUnion Met Bar

Taekwondo Welcome session Thu 27 Sept 19:00 - 20:00MMUnion Met Bar

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

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

Action Palestine Welcome meeting Wed 26 Sept 15:00 MMUnion

Christian Union Tea at two Wed 19 Sept 14:00Holden Gallery Cafe

Economics Welcome evening Wed 26 Sept 20:30 Footage

Events Society Welcome meeting Wed 19 Sept 18:00Pub 265, Fallowfield

Gamers Meet & greet Wed 19 Sept 16:00Kyoto Lounge, Grosvenor St.

Gilbert & SullivanWelcome cocktail evening

Thu 20 Sept 19:30Jabez Clegg, M13 9BG

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

Nerdfighters Meet the nerds Fri 21 Sept 18:302nd Floor, MMUnion

Pakistani Society Meet & greet Wed 26 Sept 12:00Meet MMUnion reception

VagueRole playing & war gaming expo

Tue 18 Sept 18:00 - 22:002nd Floor, MMUnion

Visual Arts Welcome meeting Wed 26 Sept 20:00 MMUnion

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night eventsMMUnion 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.

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welcome week wristband & tickets available online: mmunion.co.uk/welcome

Please drink responsibly, Drinkaware.co.uk | NO ID, No Entry - Rights of Admission Reserved MMUnion reserve the right to change events without prior notice


When: Sat 15 Sept


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!

- welcome party -- welcome party -When: Sun 16 Sept


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.

- full moon beach party -- full moon beach party -- full moon beach party -

When: Thu 20 Sept


What: Go back to skool with your best fancy dress - no wonder they say skool days were the best of your life. Featuring Bodyrox.

- skool disco -- skool disco -When: Fri 21 Sept


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.

- freshers ball -- freshers ball -When: Mon 24 Sept


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!

- comedy night -- comedy night -

Join the conversation:facebook.co.uk/welcomemmu twitter: @manmetunion #mmuwelcome


When: Mon 17 Sept


What: UV paint explosions, bubble trouble, CO2 visuals and other special effects to create the ultimate UV Paint Party.

- glow party -When: Tue 18 Sept


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 -When: Wed 19 Sept


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.

- loVe wednesdays -

When: Tue 25 Sept


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 -When: Wed 26 Sept


What: One of the biggest nights throughout the year! How much do you love Wednesdays?

- loVe wednesdays -When: Thu 27 Sept


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.

- best of british -

- glow party - - big quiz launch - - loVe wednesdays -

- big quiz - - loVe wednesdays - - best of british -

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When: Wed 19 Sept

Time: 10:00 - 14:00

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 one of our clubs or societies.

Where: Crewe campus sports hall

- freshers fair -When: Tue 18 Sept

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!

- speed bowling -

When: Fri 21 Sept

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

- trafford centre -When: Sat 22 Sept

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

- alton towers -

When: Thu 20 Sept

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

- table tennis -When: Wed 19 Sept

Time: 16:00

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

- wednesday warm up -When: Thu 20 Sept

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

- dinner & drinks -

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

Badminton First training session Tue 25 Sept 17:00 - 19:00Crewe Campus Sports Hall

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

Basketball Men Taster & trials Mon 24 Sept 20:00 - 21:30Crewe Campus Sports Hall

Basketball Women First training session Mon 24 Sept 17:00 - 18:30Crewe Campus Sports Hall

Boxing Introductory session Thu 20 Sept 18:00 Crewe ABC

Cheerleading‘Bring it on’ taster session

Thu 27 Sept 18:00 - 20:00Crewe Campus Gym

Christian Union Bowling night Tue 18 Sept 18:00Meet at Student Zone

Ladies Football Taster session Thu 20 Sept 17:00 - 18:30Crewe 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 - 20:00Crewe Campus Sports Hall

Rugby League Taster session Wed 19 Sept 14:00 - 15:30Crewe Campus grassed area

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

Womens Rugby Union

Taster session Wed 19 Sept 15:00 - 16:00Crewe Campus grassed area

Volleyball First training session Tue 25 Sept 19:00Crewe Sports Hall

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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.


student activities

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Please drink responsibly, Drinkaware.co.uk | NO ID, No Entry - Rights of Admission Reserved MMUnion reserve the right to change events without prior notice

welcome week wristband available online: mmunion.co.uk/welcome


When: Sun 16 Sept


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.

- welcome party -


- welcome party -When: Mon 17 Sept


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.

- open mic night -


- open mic night -

When: Wed 19 Sept


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.

- loVe wednesdays -- loVe wednesdays -When: Tue 18 Sept


What: Rock & Roll bingo is a great new event that brings together music & the classic game of bingo. Prize for the winner!

- rock & roll bingo -- rock & roll bingo -

When: Sat 15 Sept


What: Start Welcome Week on a high note with a cheeky karaoke session followed by an after party courtesy of our resident DJ’s.

- karaoke & dJ -

When: Fri 21 Sept


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!

- uV raVe -- uV raVe -

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your student officers

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.

- Laura Ramli -

Vice President CheshireE: [email protected]: @mmuc_vpcheshire

- Sanka Asomaning -

Student Activities CheshireE: [email protected]: @mmuc_activities

- Ben Atkins -

PresidentE: [email protected]: @mmu_president

- Hannah Templeman -

EducationE: [email protected]: @mmu_education

- Katie Parker -

CommunityE: [email protected]: @mmu_community

- Michael Choong -

Student Activities ManchesterE: [email protected]: @mmu_activities


MMUnion99 Oxford Road Manchester M1 7EL

MMUnion CheshireCrewe Green Road Crewe, CheshireCW1 5DU


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.

our campuses in manchester & cheshire

CheshireThe 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.

Students’ UnionWe have two Students’ Union buildings, one in All Saints & one in Cheshire.


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