Events & Activities
We offer both virtual and face-to-face delivery options across most of our activities.
For further information about our remote delivery please see: gmhigher.ac.uk/news/gm-higher-online/
All our events and activities meet Gatsby benchmark 7, all other benchmarks noted on our activities are indicative of which Gatbsy benchmarks they may contribute to. For more information, please contact gmhigher@mmu.ac.uk
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The National Saturday Club
21 Jan 2023 - 01 Jul 2023
TBC
Event providers: University of Salford
Welcome to Science&Engineering STEM Saturday Club here at The University of Salford. We are a team looking to welcome students eager to engage with science,...
Success4Life Bolton
02 Feb 2023 - 04 Apr 2023
4 - 6pm
Event providers: University of Bolton
The University of Bolton is proud to announce that Success4Life will be running in Bolton in February and we would like to invite you to...
Arts & Media Showcase Event
28 Mar 2023
9:30am - 2:30pm
Event providers: University of Salford
Join the University of Salford at our MediaCity campus as we showcase engaging workshops delivered by current PhD students based on their research. Students will...
Discover Fashion Day
12 May 2023
10am - 3pm
Event providers: The University of Manchester
Are you in Year 12 or 13 and interested in studying Fashion? Want to discover more about our undergraduate courses and find out about careers...
Working at 1853
12 May 2023 - 12 May 2023
09:15-15:00
Event providers: UCEN Manchester
Interested in a future that offers a fun and fulfilling learning experience in an industry that’s flourishing and bursting with fresh ideas and opportunities? Then...
Success4Life Rochdale
18 May 2023 - 29 Jun 2023
4-6pm
Event providers: University of Bolton
In Summer 2023, the Success4Life project will enter its 8th successful year in Rochdale and we would like to invite you to nominate looked after...
Summer School in Oxford by North West Science Network
19 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
The North West Science Network -- a partnership between Corpus Christi College (Oxford), Cheshire College South and West (Crewe), Xaverian College (Manchester), and Blackburn College...
Murder On Campus
27 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023
Event providers: University of Bolton
Calling all Sherlocks, Poirots and Miss Marples, the game is afoot! Greater Manchester Higher needs your help to solve the ultimate murder mystery and ensure...
Salford Wears Prada
27 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023
Event providers: Salford City College
Are you obsessed with Fashion? Do you want to be part of a team organising, styling and dressing a model for a fashion runway? If...
Breaking the Mould
03 Jul 2023 - 05 Jul 2023
Event providers: University of Salford
Are you a budding scientist with an interest in what makes humans tick? At our Breaking the Mould summer school you’ll explore the field of...
Future Creative Arts
04 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023
Event providers: Stockport College
Are you an aspiring creative with a passion for all things art, creativity and expression? At our Future Creative Arts summer school, you’ll have the...
Take to the Stage
06 Jul 2023
10am to 3.30pm
Event providers: Royal Northern College of Music
A career in performing is exciting and diverse. Join us at our ‘Take to the Stage’ day, to explore possibilities and get tips, insights and...
Wise Up
10 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023
Event providers: The University of Manchester
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a student in one of the UK’s coolest cities? Do you want to experience the buzz of student...
Scientific You at Manchester Met
11 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2023
Event providers: Manchester Metropolitan University
Do you have an interest in science, and want to know more about what further study might look like? At ‘Scientific You at Manchester Met’...
Sports Champions
18 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Event providers: The Manchester College
Our Sports Champions summer school will help you to develop your confidence and communication skills, whilst giving you the opportunity to network with sporting professionals,...
Games Design Bootcamp
19 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Event providers: Futureworks
Do you love games? Want to learn how to create your own? Then join us at Futureworks for a three-day summer school where you’ll learn...
