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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Teaching Poetry: present issues; future possibilities
01 Dec 2022
16:30 - 18:00
FREE online CPD session for English teachers at KS3/KS4 Join this event to share experiences and find inspiration to take poetry back to your classroom....
- Pre-16 Learners
Insight into Policing - Y10-11
13 Dec 2022
12.00pm - 2.30pm
Event providers: Stockport College
Ever thought of a career in Law Enforcement? Choosing to join the police is life-changing. As the key focus of the role is to protect...
- Post-16 Learners
Insight into Policing - Y12-13
15 Dec 2022
12.00pm - 2.30pm
Event providers: Stockport College
Ever thought of a career in Law Enforcement? Choosing to join the police is life-changing. As the key focus of the role is to protect...
- Pre-16 Learners
A Day in the Sky
21 Dec 2022
10am - 2pm
Event providers: Trafford College
Students visit the educational centre Aerozone at the Manchester Airport. A very hands-on, practical day with lots of interactive activities. Learners take part in various...
- Post-16 Learners
Sports Day
17 Jan 2023
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Event providers: UCEN Manchester
Studying Physical Education, Biology, Sports Psychology and/or simply interested in learning what happens to your mind and body when moving around during exercise? Join us...
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,...
- Pre-16 Learners
Insight into Construction - Y10-11
25 Jan 2023
10am - 2.30pm
Event providers: Stockport College
Are you thinking about a career in construction? Ideal for learners who have an interest in pursuing a career in construction. The event will focus...
Breaking Barriers
26 Jan 2023
9.30am-3pm
Event providers: University of Bolton
Breaking Barriers is a free, in-person CPD event at The University of Bolton, aimed at staff in the FE or HE sectors who support students...
Insight to Health Innovation @ University of Manchester
01 Feb 2023
9:30 am - 2:45 pm
Event providers: The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester and The University of Bolton will host ‘Insight to Health Innovation’ events. These events will highlight ‘Health Innovation’ as an emerging...
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...
Toolkit for Transition to HE! Information Evening for Students with a Disability
07 Feb 2023
4-7pm
Event providers: University of Bolton
The University of Bolton are hosting an information evening for learners in Y12/13 and their parents to learn about the support available at higher education...
Hair & Make-Up Taster Day
02 Mar 2023
9:30am - 3:30pm
Event providers: UCEN Manchester
Fancy an insight into the hair and make-up industry? Come along, its going to be fun!! During this taster day, you have been hired to...
- Post-16 Learners
Insight into Construction - Y12-13
08 Mar 2023
10am - 2pm
Event providers: Stockport College
Are you thinking about a career in construction? This event is ideal for learners who have an interest in pursuing a career in construction. We...
Maths Teacher CPD
15 Mar 2023
9:45 am - 2:30 pm
Event providers: Manchester Metropolitan University
Practical, hands-on workshop offering maths teachers new and ‘tried-and-tested’ resources and activities designed to increase student engagement and optimise GCSE performance. Materials and approaches to...
- Pre-16 Learners
Secret STEM
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Event providers: Stockport College
Uncovering STEM elements in popular careers! In a world where our industries are so diverse it can be confusing to see what exactly is involved....
Same Crime, Different Location, Different Outcome - Criminology
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Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
Event providers: UCEN Manchester
What does a criminal look like? And do they look different depending on where they live? Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals....
