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8th most innovative Contents Credentials university in Europe***

6th in the UK, 8th in Europe, £3.3m investment for 33rd in the world** Creative , 2 23 equipping graduates for Five research beacons the creative industries Find yourself Getting the student at Manchester you want

Best UK city to live in*

6 24 University of the year for Heritage heroes Seven Manchester must-dos Community graduate employment****

40,000 students from £135k raised for charities 9/10 of our recent graduates go straight 10 26 more than 160 countries by students each year into employment or further study Stellify stars Flavours of Manchester £

The first UK university to provide peer support 14 28 for every first-year undergraduate student More than just a degree More to explore 400+ societies formed by students reach out to our local and global communities

287 students from 16 30 developing countries supported through Make yourself at home An international perspective the Equity and Merit 25 Nobel Prize winners have programme worked or studied here

1,600+ Manchester students, staff and alumni 22 33 took part in the 2019 Great Manchester Run Where do you belong? Getting connected

UK’s largest students’ union Cover image: Illustration credits: If you’d like to be removed from our Abstract from the staircase of our P6 and 7: Heritage heroes print marketing mailing list: grade II listed Rutherford Building. @janes_drawing. If you do not wish to receive further print Ernest Rutherford walked these P26 and 27: Food illustrations by marketing communications from the Student *The Economist’s Global Liveability Index 2019 corridors and it’s where the first artificial Hawwa Alam, BA (Hons) History student Communications and Marketing Team, **Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019 nuclear reaction took place, sometimes at The University of Manchester. please email [email protected] ***Reuters Top 100: Europe’s Most described as ‘splitting the atom’. @hawwaetc with your name and University of Manchester Innovative Universities 2019 ID number. ****The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 2 3 “I BELONG IN A PLACE WHERE THEY ARE WISE...

Find yourself at Manchester

Inclusivity and ambition lie at the heart fulfilment. And we want to help you of our success at The University of to articulate and achieve your highest Manchester. It’s what attracts world- aspirations, your wildest dreams. leading minds, global industrial partners and international graduate employers to Choose Manchester and tackle life’s HERE, WHERE our historic doors. biggest challenges across multiple disciplines. Learn from, work alongside We thrive best and achieve the most and contribute to multiple local and when we welcome diverse people and global communities. Participate in a perspectives, embracing and combining wealth of transformative activities and differing talents, expertise and opportunities that can set you on your THE EDUCATED experiences, and watching as creative personal path to success. ideas develop. Find yourself at Manchester – and find We know that each and every one of you where you belong. has an individual path to tread, a unique calling to personal and professional LEARN TO RISE.” 4 5 INSPIRE Open the dawn in the open sky. The laboratory. Open the book, open the challenge, with open eyes. AND BE Open. Out. Look.

Open all minds, open all dreams. Research, question. Open all doors, INSPIRED open all senses, open all defenses. Ask: What were these closed for?

In the possibilities of light, the nature of trust, the strength of unassailable us.

How strong the night lies as light aeriates the dark and atomic dreams multiply from a graphene heart.

We who have walked the world in the name of here and where we came from stand in this great city and say: I belong here, I belong.

I bring my past, I bring my future. I bring my rights and I bring my song.

I stand atop The University of Manchester. We belong here. We belong.

With characteristic elegance of expression, Manchester poet and University Chancellor Lemn Sissay reveals how The University of Manchester welcomes people from all walks of life, inspiring us as individuals while uniting us as one community. 6 7 HERITAGE HEROES

For nearly 200 years Manchester has led the way in shaping the modern world through our discoveries, ideas and knowledge, aiming to improve people’s lives through our research and teaching. Meet some of our pioneers in their fields – and dare to dream of your own story of success.

Christabel Pankhurst Arthur Lewis Manchester Law graduate Christabel Pankhurst Originally from the West Indies, Arthur Lewis became couldn’t practise law in 1906 because she was a woman. Britain’s first black professor when appointed at Instead she became a driving force in the suffragette Manchester. Considered a global expert in his field movement, helping to break down the barriers of of economics, he gained a Nobel Prize in 1979 for his gender inequality and secure women the right to vote. work undertaken here.

Alan Turing Catherine Chisholm Mathematician, computer scientist and World War II Manchester’s first female graduate of medicine, code-breaker Alan Turing came to Manchester in Catherine Chisholm, became a paediatrician and 1948 to carry out pioneering work on the world’s worked hard with local women and civic leaders to earliest computers. His revolutionary work on found the Manchester Babies Hospital in 1914 – computational theory and artificial intelligence now the Duchess of York Hospital for Babies. She is remains at the heart of computer science today. considered the founder of modern neonatology.

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DEVELOPING Support for success

TOMORROW’S Your personal academic contact offers tailored, informed advice on your studies as well as on practical HEROES and pastoral issues.

Today, our continued investment in Should you prefer to talk to a fellow, more experienced, student, world-changing research and learning you’ll find several successful peer means you’ll be taught by, and even work support programmes. alongside, some of the finest minds across For financial, academic and the globe, enjoying exceptional resources, wellbeing support, use our Student Support and Advice website, or facilities and support services. speak to the ResLife team if you live in University accommodation.

For personal advice and support, our University Counselling Service and Students’ Union Advice Service can help, while Nightline offers a sympathetic ear throughout the night.

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Groundbreaking research Always open, always on Discover innovative projects, Experience flexible services designed technologies and policies that will to meet your needs, giving you access to shape the future. knowledge, advice and resources around the clock via various channels. Take multidisciplinary courses based on cutting-edge research from inspiring Enjoy 24/7 access to modern, flexible Manchester academics via our University study spaces at our Alan Gilbert College of Interdisciplinary Learning. Learning Commons, designed for and by our students. Discover inspiring perspectives and discussions on topics of global Access exceptional library resources importance, plus excellent networking both in person and online, including opportunities, at our public lectures one of the world’s finest collections and international conferences. of rare books and manuscripts.

Be one of the first to try out new Learn at your leisure with downloadable and emerging technologies at our podcasts of your lectures. free Digilab events. 10 11

Callum - STELLIFY Learning without boundaries

Originally from Moston, in Manchester, STARS Callum Mogridge was never encouraged to aim for university until he went to college. After completing the Manchester Access Programme (the University’s Social responsibility is a core goal of flagship widening participation scheme), he received a donor-funded scholarship the University. That’s why we provide to study psychology at the University. He decided to use his Stellify experience everyone with opportunities to make to volunteer with school children, a difference to the world and to helping the next generation to realise choose their own way of doing so. their potential. Be inspired by what you could achieve “I volunteered for a year in a high school in Moston and worked with children with by three of our Stellify trailblazers. behavioural issues and learning disorders on a 1-2-1 basis, running through the lesson with them to give them the support and attention they needed.”

“It was great to see them develop! You’re giving something to young people who wouldn’t get that perspective otherwise and they could be the person that comes up with a cure for cancer, so it’s giving them that equal opportunity and raising “The bond we formed their aspirations.” is something I will “I also started a voluntary role working with the LGBT foundation doing HR work. This is helping me put my organisational always cherish.” psychology into practice, get more experience and develop skills while working for a good cause.”

“I love the idea of learning without Aya - boundaries. You can get a lot out of your degree but you can get a lot outside of it as Understanding the issues that matter well. Stellify has that framework to encourage people to do more with a degree.” While studying for the BSc in International Stellify, is an example of one of these “I also took up a role as a PASS Development, Aya Wietzorrek took opportunities that I was looking for.” (Peer-assisted Study Sessions) leader, part in the University’s Ethical Grand assisting first-year students in their Challenges, a set of activities open to “My most memorable moment as part of Introduction to Mathematics module. all students, to explore three of the 21st the Stellify experience was volunteering While it was challenging at times, it was “Stellify has that century’s biggest issues: sustainability, during my first year at the International great to help students with something social justice and workplace ethics. Society. We planned and hosted cultural I too struggled with and it was a brilliant These built on the interests in global evenings throughout the year as part way for them to meet other students.” framework to inequalities and human rights that she’d of the “International 16” project. It did developed while volunteering. take up a lot of my time but the bond “For new students I would say try and get encourage people to do we formed is something I will always the most out of Stellify and Manchester “I really wanted to study at a big university cherish, as well as how much we got generally! Your university experience is so with a vibrant academic community to learn about different cultures much more than just reading notes and more with a degree.” with a lot of opportunities. For me, from each other!” going to lectures.” 12 13

“It’s the beauty of the University, there’s so much you can get STELLIFY involved in .”

Transformation for Manchester undergraduates

Stellify means “to change, or be changed, runs in each year of study in the fields into a star”. At Manchester we invite of sustainability, social justice and every undergraduate to undertake their workplace ethics. own unique Stellify journey; to grow, lead and make a difference to others, learning • Optional course units from our to think independently and creatively, University College of Interdisciplinary setting them up for a lifetime of success. Learning incorporate learning from Bethan - world-leading minds and different Creating my future Manchester is unique in UK higher subjects into degree studies, and education in having social responsibility can count towards your degree. as a core strategic goal. Stellify allows you You could discover the art of Coming from a family of teachers, “I have always tried to make the most “Stellify has made me realise what I want to to share in our commitment to making enterprise, examine the place of Bethan Counsell wanted to do of every opportunity that is presented do, because I didn’t have a clue when a positive difference to the life and science in the modern world, or learn anything but teach. However, to me and thought it would be an I started university and I’d say to someone future of our society by taking socially what it means to be a leader. a summer internship in Uganda excellent way to make myself stand who was just starting to try as much as you changed everything. out to employers.” can, as you might find something you love that responsible decisions that have real, you’ve never thought of. beneficial, measurable impacts on the • Student volunteering enables you Through her involvement in Stellify “The Stellify activities that I completed people and the world around us. to gain hands-on skills and experience and her time in Uganda, Bethan during second year helped me to get “It’s the beauty of the University, there’s while contributing to communities at realised the path she wanted to take an internship teaching in Uganda last so much you can get involved in - so many The Stellify experience a local, national and global level. after University. summer. I talked about the skills I’d different things! You can choose your own path gained from the programme through the Stellify experience. • The Stellify Award, our most “My initial motivation for doing Stellify throughout the application process Here are a few examples. prestigious extracurricular accolade came from my experience with Peer and also found them useful while Aya, Bethan and Callum all graduated for undergraduates, enables you Support. I signed up to be a PASS leader teaching out there. This experience with the Stellify Award following • Ethical Grand Challenges engage to stand out from the crowd to in my first year and then realised that it was truly life changing and I know the successful completion of all the would make up a big part of the Stellify I wouldn’t have been considered University’s Ethical Grand Challenges, you in questions relevant to global future employers. Award and so completed the other for the internship had I not been 40 hours of community volunteering societies and contemporary activities that went alongside.” taking part in Stellify.” and the fulfilment of two leadership roles. workplaces, while you undertake community volunteering and uom.link/my-stellify leadership experiences. One challenge 14 15

Expand your horizons and study abroad at one of our many excellent partner institutions across the globe, from Sweden to Singapore.

MORE THAN Make a difference to yourself and to others in local and global communities with a massive variety of volunteering opportunities and JUST A DEGREE support open to you. Gain commercial confidence and business connections via work placements, internships A major advantage of coming to the diverse and or even a year in industry. dynamic University of Manchester is the incredible Take a leading role in one of range of extracurricular activities and opportunities our sports club by joining the we offer that can truly spark your potential. Add any Athletic Union. of the following activities to your list of things Broaden your knowledge with to do while at Manchester, and become the type a course unit from our University College for Interdisciplinary of person and professional that you want to be. Learning* - anything from British Sign Language to leadership and enterprise.

Attend an Insight Day and networking events to get inside knowledge on industries that you may want to work in after graduation.

Stand up for your peers and become a recognised leader by becoming a student rep.

Develop new hobbies, passions and abilities by joining one of our Students’ Union societies and sports teams – and enjoy the social side, too.

*Open to undergraduates only as an accredited part of your degree. 16 17 VICTORIA MAKE PARK YOURSELF Why did you choose Victoria Park? What are the local amenities like? I was looking for something affordable, Great shops. Lidl is amazing. And and found a very cheap option sharing Poundland – sandwiches for £1! a double room with my best friend from Hungary. I wanted to try out the catering. The Ford Maddox Brown is a lovely AT HOME And I loved the look of the place – I’m kind pub with a nice atmosphere and a of into these traditional buildings. fireplace in winter.

What was it like settling in? And there’s the Whitworth gallery, I wanted to make new friends, so with a lovely cafe and garden. I basically sat next to people in the dining room and talked to them! And I went to What is your favourite aspect of hall life? some of the welcome events, which were You’re never alone. You can always find Norbert Magos nice; they put on a board games night - someone to chat with – and different BSocSC Politics and I remember really enjoying that! people, so you don’t get bored. You can International Relations play pool, table tennis, and there’s even From: Hungary I really like Dalton Ellis. It’s so relaxing, a squash court. Lived in: Dalton Ellis Hall leafy and green – that’s the best part. Then there’s the cleaning service, We often host movie nights in our the food – it’s all amazing. double room; there’s a nice white wall, and I bought a projector from Amazon. Distance from campus: What are the social activities like? There are some cool ones. We had a I also loved our formal dinner. I was Chinese New Year event organised by the lucky enough to sit next to an amazing There’s a real sense of community ResLife Hall sport JCR student committee: we gathered in conversationalist. The food, the in our accommodation; many Meet and mingle, compete and From badminton to body conditioning, 5 mins 6 mins 18 mins the bar, ate a Chinese takeaway, watched beautiful decoration, the service – Manchester students make friends for collaborate with fellow students you’ll find something to suit your Kung Fu Panda 3. That was fun. We also it was all fantastic. life in their halls of residence. You’ll also through our ResLife programme preferred style and level of fitness in have parties with free drinks, playing find living options to suit everyone: of activities and events – and access 35 hours of Hall Sports activities each Features: table tennis and giant Jenga. Who would belong in Victoria Park? modern and traditional, catered and support on any topic from ResLife week. As a hall resident you will also I think it’s quite quiet, ideal for people self-catered, undergraduate and Advisers in every hall of residence. receive a free semester 1 membership I also joined in with lots of sporting who are not very party-oriented. postgraduate. to the Armitage Centre. activities like interval training, self It’s very good for people who are /UoMResLife The Whitworth and defence classes, hiking and caving. passionate about university; there Accommodation guarantee @uomreslife Peace of mind Whitworth Park are lots of study facilities, libraries You’re guaranteed a place in student CCTV coverage and security patrols and computer clusters. accommodation for your first year Residents’ Association / across campus 24 hours a day put you (and throughout your studies, if you’re Junior Common Rooms in safe hands. Most halls are catered, so it’s great for an international student), as long as Most University halls have one of these Green space a person who doesn’t like to cook that you meet certain criteria. elected student committees, which uom.link/my-accommodation much. Maybe this person would also like Get all the details here: organise social and sporting events tea nights in the bar – or simply lying back uom.link/my- galore. Join in – and maybe get elected and reading on the courtyard grass in accommodationguarantee yourself. summer. It’s so relaxing. The Curry Mile 18 19 CITY FALLOWFIELD

Why did you choose city ResLife is also good for student Why did you choose to live in What are the local amenities like? accommodation? wellbeing. As a postgraduate student, Fallowfield? Fallowfield has a great nightlife and Actually, I didn’t! I’m a ResLife Adviser; you have the bedrock of confidence to I wanted an environment that felt more social scene. There are lots of small we only get to choose catered or self- deal with situations that others may not like a community; Fallowfield is exactly independent bars and restaurant chains catered accommodation. I feel pretty feel so adept at. The ResLife team recruit that. I looked at Ashburne on a visit to on your doorstep, great supermarkets lucky to be placed in the University’s regularly, so there is ample opportunity Manchester and it was so beautiful. and convenience stores. most convenient location on campus. to apply once you have reached taught It just felt like the right environment master’s or postgraduate research level. for me to do well in. What is your favourite aspect of hall life? Whitworth Park is a stone’s throw from Formal dinners, where we all dress up the Students’ Union, as well as tonnes What’s your favourite aspect of hall life? What was it like settling in? and interact with different people. of other amenities. It has a private Sociability. Some halls, like Whitworth I’ll be honest: I found it quite difficult. And the morning after a night out, bar and gym onsite which is pretty Park, are a blend of undergraduate You’re away from home, from your when everyone just sits together, impressive. There’s usually some sort and postgraduate students so there’s Elizabeth Martin support network of friends and family, ordering takeaways and chills. It’s a really Stuart Johnson of entertainment organised for the a range of people you can get to know. making decisions for yourself; it was nice, caring community. We have a big end of the week in the bar to kick-start You find yourself mixing with indivduals BA Modern History and Politics quite difficult adjusting. Facebook group, which is a great way PhD Organic Chemistry your weekend. who have different ideas and From: England of connecting with people, and getting From: Scotland personalities, all you have to do is get Lived in: Ashburne Hall But you do find your niche. I never support at any time. Lived in: Whitworth Park What was it like settling in? out there and make the most of it. intended to be on the hall’s JCR It was super easy and barely an committee. But I decided to take every Who would belong in Fallowfield? inconvenience. The only challenge Whitworth Park is great for having the opportunity that came up, because Somebody who’s enthusiastic and for me was to remember my flatmates’ chance to get involved in lots of events. otherwise I’d never know where my excited about new opportunities, Distance from campus: names, but the vibe was friendly and The Resident’s Association or Junior Distance from campus: place was. And I found this really meeting new people and trying everyone quickly made me feel welcome. Common Room (JCR) run socials supportive group of people. something different - you’ll find including karaoke nights and subsidise your routine and your passions. What’s the location like? trips – and I have the opportunity to get What was it like being part of the JCR? 3 mins 5 mins 10 mins It’s amazing and so close to lots of out too. So far we’ve been on a day trip 8 mins 15 mins 30 mins It gave me an opportunity to meet You have your independence and your things! Living near campus is a breeze, to the Peak District and we will soon be and mingle with people, and to give freedom – but you also have ResLife, it takes all the effort out of getting to visiting the Lake District. Ashburne a reputation for socialising security staff and people you see Features: and from University and there’s no Features: and integrating people. I developed skills every day. You’re in a lovely enclosed need to spend money on a bus pass. Who would belong in city dealing with people, managing money community where you take care of My accommodation is next door to the accommodation? and I had so much fun. each other. and the Students’ Anyone who doesn’t like commuting! Closest to city Union, which is ideal for those who don’t Plus those who like to hit the snooze The committee was like a little family; and campus like to rush a night out. I feel like I have button two or three times and are still Restaurants, bars, shops we supported each other and we made extra hours in my day. able to make it to class on time. friends for life. It’s the perfect social mix as it’s not What’s it like being a ResLife Adviser? too busy, but it has a community feel. It’s great; I wish I had applied sooner. City accommodation has your University, Armitage Sports Centre You get to experience a duty of care gym, social and supermarket needs all role with noticeable feedback from how rolled into one! much effort you put in. Sugden Sports Centre Mix of students and local residents 20 21 LIVING Where you’ll be based AT HOME Our accommodation is set across three main areas, all within easy reach of the campus, the city and amenities. Each area offers Why did you choose to live at home? who I wouldn’t have known otherwise, something different but all offer a great place to live and study. It was close by and cheap. I already knew because they’re on different courses. Manchester, so didn’t feel the need to discover it as a student. I have What do you do to feel part of the a good support network at home: Manchester student community? City friends, family and my cats! I come in! It would be easy to stay Our city accommodation is located at home and catch-up on my lectures close to the city centre and at the I also run a Girlguiding unit in Ashton, all day. But I interact with people in heart of our teaching campus. so I can still fit that around my studies. my lectures, exercise, go out for food. I also work as a student ambassador Average journey to campus: How easy was it to meet and mingle and I’m a PASS leader. 10 minutes on foot with fellow students? 7 minutes by bike I think I was more scared than I should I also like knowing other students who 5 minutes by bus have been. My course is very small, live at home; people who understand so it was easy to get to know the people Manchester the pain of commuting! Piccadilly on it. I’ve met loads of other people Victoria Park city centre Train Station who live at home, so I realised it’s not Leafy and tranquil, Victoria Park is What is your favourite aspect of living Charlotte Mellor that uncommon. just a brisk walk or a short bike ride at home while studying? MSci Medical Biochemistry away from campus. I like having my family and other Oxford Rd From: England I realised too that just because I live at Train Station North Campus Lives in: Ashton, home it doesn’t mean I can’t go out with friends close by. I have my cats at Average journey to campus: Greater Manchester other students; I just have to remember home, my own space – I can take 18 minutes on foot that I have a longer journey home. time out from uni and switch off. 5 minutes by bike 6 minutes by bus How helpful is the Living At Home How can students living at home still Students Society? feel they ‘belong’ at the University? University Place South Campus I did their residential before university Find what you want to do at university Fallowfield started: two days staying in halls with and do it. Join societies, help to run A vibrant, mixed residential suburb, other students who live at home. them and do volunteering work. Fallowfield offers plenty of amenities. It’s also within easy reach of the city. It was great for that first bout of And don’t be put off. Lots of people told confidence and getting to know people. me to move out: “It’s what you do at Average journey to campus: We socialised, did all sorts of activities. university!” But if you think living at home 30 minutes on foot I still talk to some people I met there, is right for you, do it. You won’t be alone. 8 minutes by bike 15 minutes by bus You can travel Private renting We work with Manchester Student uom.link/my-maps around campus by: You might decide to rent a property from Homes, an organisation that provides: a private landlord, especially if you’re • accurate information on good quality Check your foot: all buildings are walking moving to Manchester with a family, or student properties; contract length! distance from one another looking to share with a group of friends. • a list of accredited landlords; If you only want to stay in If so, we can still help you. • contract checking; Manchester during term-time bus: take the free • mediation services. 147 service (41 weeks for undergraduates), be aware that private rental uom.link/my-mancstudenthomes contracts often last a full year, bike: cycle lanes run +44 (0)161 275 7680 so you might end up paying along Oxford Road manchesterstudenthomes for 11 weeks that you @manchester.ac.uk don’t need. 22 23

Apply now! Know which options are right for you? Apply Getting the today! You don’t need Please note: Room type to wait for your exam Key WHERE DO fees start from the prices results, or for your student home UG – Undergraduate stated below and may be offer to become PG – Postgraduate YOU BELONG? subject to change. unconditional. you want Your five-step guide to applying for Manchester student accommodation.

1. Create your shortlist I ant to ive in a virant sr Hey! I’m looking to find my uni accommodation I thin I ie to ive somehere thats eace Choose your five accommodation options from our ith ots o trees an green saces. halls of residence. We think you’ll love Fallowfield! Where do you want to live? Victoria Par sons right yor street… Wo yo ie to coo hie in has 2. Secure our accommodation guarantee I’d like to be close to campus Apply asap, by 31 August at the latest – or by 31 July if you’re Wo yo ie to coo hie in has a visiting or exchange student – in order to get a guaranteed No, I rather not orry aot it Our city campus sounds like a good fit. place in our halls of residence. Halls on our city campus are all self-catered. Yeah Im hay to coo. Do yo ant an ensite or share athroom Co I aso get an ensite 3. Mention any special requirements Ah no worries, I want to cook more anyway If you have any special requirements that might impact on Either is goo or me Yes no roem, these three has meet your accommodation needs, tick the appropriate box on our yor reirements: Oh, can I get an en-suite too please application form and we’ll do our best to help. You may be sent We thin yo might ie: Brhart Hose UG 14 a further assessment needs questionnaire which will ensure Ashrne Ha UGPG 140 Canterry Cort UG 14 we provide the most suitable accommodation for you. Yes of course! Here are your options: Lierty Par UG 146 Ho aot i I ante a ashasin in my room Denmark Road (UG/PG £155) 4. Wait for our email George Kenyon Hall (PG £142) We’ll email details of your accommodation offer, and how to Weston Hall (UG £145, PG £135) Co I see hat the otions are or Chec ot: catere has accept it, during the summer – once we have confirmation Ashrne Ha UG 14 Bt sti ith an ensite that you’re coming to Manchester. Oens Par UG 14 How about if I just had a washbasin? Wooton Ha UG 14 5. Don’t forget to pay Sre Here are yor otions: Once you accept your accommodation offer, we’ll ask These two would work for you: Actay, I thin I o ie to coo or myse Daton Eis Ha UG 13 you for a £400 advance licence fee payment . If you don’t Wright Robinson (UG £115, twin room £77) respond, we may offer your room to someone else. Whitworth Park (UG/PG £115) What aot i I st ha a ashasin These are our self-catered halls in Fallowfield. uom.link/my-apply And… I yo ant an ensite tae a oo at: With ashasin an share athroom: Richmon Par UG 14 If you don’t mind not having a washbasin, Daton Eis Ha UG 16 Sheavyn Hose UG 14 Please note: Fees quoted are indicative for 2019/20 Whitworth Park (UG/PG £108) would Hme Ha UG 16 Unsorth Par UG 12 and may be subject to change. work too. St Ansem Ha UG 16 Bt… The majority of licence agreement periods are 41 weeks for I yo ant a ashasin or ont min sharing An, heres a ha that has share athroom undergraduate students (with some exceptions of 42 weeks), a athroom: ony otions: and 51 weeks for postgraduate students. This includes Christmas Oa Hose UG 11 St Ansem Ha UG 148, UG tin room and Easter vacation periods, which enables you to leave your Oa Hose ithot ashasin UG 102 116, PG 138 possessions in your room during the break.

Hall use may be subject to change, for up to date information please refer to the Accommodation website. uom.link/my-accommodation 24 25

Discover the heritage Understand the science SEVEN The birthplace of the Industrial So many world-changing ideas Revolution has many stories to share. and innovations have come out Discover Manchester’s revolutionary of Manchester – and continue MANCHESTER spirit, or simply drink in its many to do so today. Discover existing architectural delights. achievements, or dabble in something new. MUST-DOS People’s History Museum, , Bluedot Festival, “Manchester’s got everything except a beach,” Chetham’s Library, Manchester Science Festival, Bridgewater Canal, Museum of Science and Industry, claims Manchester musician Ian Brown. John Rylands Library, Students’ Union Alternative Enjoy the beautiful game Start to explore “everything” here, with seven Victoria Baths. Lecture Series. Synonymous with Manchester things you really must do in Manchester. across the world, football (never say soccer!) gets the pulse racing and fans chanting across the city. Take Explore the outdoors in games, stadium tours, and a little Get on your bike (or in your walking sporting history. shoes), because there’s a surprising Appreciate the arts amount of green space in and around Manchester has its finger on the Manchester United FC, Manchester. City parks, suburban cultural pulse. From world-famous Manchester City FC, gardens, National Trust grounds classics and blockbusters to the new National Football Museum. and more. and the niche, you’ll find plenty to absorb, and be absorbed by. Whitworth Park, Fletcher Moss Gardens, HOME arts centre, Tatton Park, Palace Theatre, Lyme Park, The Lowry, Bridgewater Way, The Whitworth, The Peak District. Manchester Craft and Design Centre, Manchester Print Fair.

Soak in the sounds The beat of great music has always pumped Manchester’s urban heart. Excite your eardrums with everything …And five from clubbing to classical, Grammy- Experience the festivals winning to up-and-coming, digital budget-boosters The city’s array of festivals truly has 2. Hunt down deals 4. Re-use and recycle to vinyl. something for everyone. Celebrate Manchester is one of the UK’s most Get NUS’s TOTUM card for discounts Buy second-hand books, clothes, alongside the city’s multitudes of affordable cities. Here’s how to make from top high street and online stores, bicycles and more from charity The Warehouse Project, cultures, exploring and enjoying your money go even further. and search online for loads of local shops, student fairs and online. Parklife, exciting themes and performances. student discounts and shopping events. The , 1. Travel smart 5. Monitor your money , Manchester International Festival, Buy travel passes for the bus, 3. Cheap eats Download banking apps such as Band on the Wall, Manchester Literature Festival, train or tram, and hop on the free Manchester has hundreds of happy Cleo to keep track of what you’re Kingbee Records, Manchester Food and Drink Festival, 147 bus (weekdays) – or use the hour deals for dining out, and discount spending, where and when. Manchester Academy, Makers Markets, city’s cycling network. supermarket chains for groceries. The Royal Northern College of Music. Manchester Pride, Manchester Fringe. 26 27 FLAVOURS OF MANCHESTER

Whatever your taste or budget, you’ll find something to enjoy on our city’s culinary circuit.

British classics Coffee and confections Curry cravings Pizza and pasta There’s nothing quite like a traditional Cafe culture is alive and well across the When it comes to spicy delights, Apparently more pizza is consumed British roast dinner… unless it’s a British city, with many innovative independents you’re spoilt for choice in Manchester – in the UK than in Italy. You’ll certainly pie… or British fish and chips. Try them among the usual global brands. and that’s before you even get to find plenty of options on your plate all here. the famous Curry Mile. right here. Sugar Junction £ Pie & Ale £ Idle Hands £ This & That £ Rudy’s £ Wright’s Fish & Chip Shop £ Siop Shop £ Cafe Marhaba £ Slice £ The Marble Arch ££ Pollen Bakery £ Sanskruti £ Honest Crust ££ Albert’s Shed ££ North Tea Power £ Amma’s Canteen ££ The Pasta Factory ££ Annies ££ Black Milk ££ Mowgli Street Food ££ Salvi’s £££ Mughli Charcoal Pit £££ Rosso £££

Vegan ventures Oriental delights All-American heroes Mancunian markets Once a fringe movement, veganism has Forget packaged instant noodles and Burgers and grills, ribs and shakes, Enjoy all forms of tasty treats for any “gone viral” across the globe. find authentic dishes hailing from across waffles and fries; America’s finest budget at various markets and street Here you’ll find plant-based delights the whole of Asia, all within our city. food (and drink) is all up for grabs food events across Manchester. aplenty. across Manchester. Start here. Mi and Pho £ V-Rev £ Siam Smiles ££ Northern Soul £ Grub Ice Shack £ Kyotoya ££ New Yorker Diner £ Levenshulme Market Earth Café £ Tampopo ££ Almost Famous ££ Arndale Market On The Eighth Day £ Tattu £££ Solita ££ Mackie Mayor Fuel £ Alabama’s All American Eatery ££ Altrincham Market The Allotment ££ Cane and Grain ££ The Market - University Place

Halal Many Manchester restaurants cater for the Islamic community. You’ll find everything from halal meat curries at Asha’s Indian restaurant, to halal Aberdeen Angus steak at Rump ‘N Ribs Steakhouse. 28 29 MORE TO By air

EXPLORE 1. Dublin, Ireland 6. Barcelona, Spain • 1 hr • 2 hrs 30 mins 2. Paris, France 7. Reykjavik, Iceland Located at the heart of the UK, Manchester • 1 hr 30 mins • 3 hrs 20 mins 3. Amsterdam, Netherlands 8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates is perhaps the country’s best-connected city; • 1 hr 25 mins • 7 hrs 50 mins it has the “UK’s best airport”* and is a major 4. Berlin, Germany 9. New York, US 8 • 1 hr 50 mins • 8 hrs hub in the nation’s extensive railway network. 5. Prague, Czech Republic 10. Phuket, Thailand Perfect if you love to explore new horizons, • 2 hrs 15 mins • 15 hrs 20 mins or just escape the city from time to time.

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1 3 4 By rail 5 2 9 6 1. Peak District – 45 mins 5. Lake District – 1 hr 45 mins Enjoy beautiful views while hiking Get a fresh perspective on picturesque 7 or biking in this National Park. mountains and woodlands with a 8 boat cruise or kayak trip on Lake 2. Liverpool – 55 mins Windermere, England’s largest Take The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour natural lake. 10 bus and view this city through a musical lens, ending at the famous Cavern Club 6. Ainsdale – 1 hr 45 mins where the “Fab Four” performed. Explore the nature reserve, picnic on the beach, or try your hand at the local 3. Chester – 1 hr extreme sport: kitesurfing. Wander the ancient walls of this city founded as a fortress in the 7. London – 2 hrs 10 mins first century, or visit its Roman Britain’s world-famous capital city amphitheatre, the largest in Britain. needs little introduction. Explore its neighbourhoods, see the iconic sights 4. Blackpool – 1 hr 30 mins and get back in time for tea. Travel tip Traditional English seaside resort Book rail tickets in with the famous Pleasure Beach 8. Edinburgh – 3 hrs 30 mins advance for cheaper fares, amusement park, Christmas The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the and buy a student railcard The Manchester Playlist 1. Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger 7. 808 State – Pacific State illuminations and more. world’s largest arts festival, well worth (£30) for up to one-third 2. Blossoms – There’s A Reason Why 8.  The Courteeners – the journey to this historic Scottish city. off all rail fares over a year. Switch on, turn up and enjoy 3. Elbow – Station Approach Not Nineteen Forever uom.link/my-railcard our Manchester playlist featuring 4. Mr Scruff – Get A Move On 9.* Named The Buzzcocks the UK’s best– Ever airport Fallen in In Love *Named the UK's best airport in 2019 for the fourth artists and songs from our great city. 5. Tobi Sunmola – Run Free 10.2018 Take for That the – fourth Shine year running at year running at the Global Awards, by Travel Weekly. 6. Simply Red – Stars the Global Awards, by Travel Weekly 30 31 AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Manchester is proud to welcome one of the largest international student populations in the UK. Diversity is part of our strength, so we invest in diverse forms of support to ensure students from across the world can make the most of their time with us and be the best they can be. Lamia Mahfouz BSc Physics From: UAE What was it that made you pick students, things like workshops for How global in outlook have you found The University of Manchester? student safety and how to register Manchester, is its diversity important with your GP. They expected me to to you? When applying, I definitely knew that come knowing absolutely nothing and I wanted to be in the UK. The University gave me all the information I needed to It’s very global! On my foundation year of Manchester was particularly attractive settle in, everything about Welcome I was with students across STEM, a as it was very reputable for physics. week was really smooth. very diverse group with people from all I also chose it because of the city, over the world which really helped me I wanted to be in a vibrant place, Did you get involved in any societies? settle into Manchester and my course. especially as music is very important to Joining societies and simply just walking me. The opportunities that Manchester In the first year I came I joined the around Manchester you can really see offers both academically and outside of Indian Dance society, something how global the city is. I also had the study led me to choose Manchester. I’d never done before, which was opportunity to go and volunteer for a Preparing to really fun. In my second year I joined summer in India through the University. What help and support did your receive the sky diving society, where I jumped in the lead up to your arrival? four times, something I never thought What would you say are the best things study in the UK I would do before university. Last year about Manchester and the University? I remember a representative came from I was also Model Manager for Manchester to Dubai to talk about the Manchester Charity Fashion show The main thing I stress to my friends If you are a non-EEA national and you you need to meet the conditions of your Do I need an English qualification? University, answer questions and discuss which was organised to raise money at home is that there is something wish to study in the UK for more than offer – as well as help you to adjust to For unconditional offers, no further proof life as an international student. I was glad for homelessness in Manchester. in Manchester for everyone! For me six months, you need to apply for a spoken native English and to your new of your level of English is required for your to know that they were reaching out to personally it was the music, I’ve been to Tier 4 (General) Student Visa in your surroundings before term starts. course. You may of course choose to me and the whole process felt very two How easy did you find it getting open mic nights and through these met home country before you travel. attend a pre-sessional English course sided. Receiving print in the mail and a involved alongside your studies? people that led to me performing in a Find out more here: To improve your English language to help develop your fluency further. welcome pack with a luggage tag let me band at the SU. There are so many links know that the University was expecting Everyone is so welcoming and that lead to new opportunities. uom.link/my-visa proficiency further, we run a year-round me to arrive. I also received a phone call inclusive, the aim of societies is to English for Academic Purposes course, For conditional offers based on an from the Manchester calling campaign, let people try new activities and What advice would you give to If you have any questions or concerns as well as various classes throughout English language requirement, please something that I myself became a part experiences and meet other international students beginning their about your visa application, you can the year for our international students check the exact requirements with your of during my studies. The whole process students. On my course, there’s a journey at Manchester? email our Student Immigration Team: covering academic writing and speaking, School. You may need to retake IELTS, felt very personal throughout which lot of support provided for students, [email protected] pronunciation and grammar. or attend one of our pre-sessional really stood out to me. so I felt I could get more involved There are so many opportunities open to courses mentioned above. in things outside of my studies you, make the most of your time here! English language support Find out more and register for any How was your welcome to Manchester? knowing that if I had any problems If English isn’t your first language, we run of these courses here: or issues that someone will always It can be hard work at times, don’t take several pre-sessional English language uom.link/my-ulc During Welcome week there was so have my back and be able to it for granted. But if you put in the effort much catered towards international provide help. the rewards are more than worth it. courses over the summer. 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