What's On

Find out about the Library, Skills, Careers and Student-led events happening soon in the Library.

  • Skills sessions
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [Online]

      Starts: 12 May 2026, 5:00 pm
      Finishes: 12 May 2026, 6:00 pm
      Venue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam provider
      Remaining places: 9
      This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.
    • Pythagoras and Trigonometry Refresher

      Starts: 18 May 2026, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 18 May 2026, 12:30 pm
      Remaining places: 88
      This session will cover the basic applications of Pythagoras' Theorem, SOHCAHTOA and the Sine/Cosine rules.
    • What Feedback Really Means (and How to Use It) [Online]

      Starts: 18 May 2026, 4:00 pm
      Finishes: 18 May 2026, 5:00 pm
      This workshop is for all international students and students whose first language is not English to learn how to interpret academic feedback and improve future work.
    • 10-Week Basic Algebra Refresher Course

      Starts: 19 May 2026, 1:30 pm
      Finishes: 19 May 2026, 3:00 pm
      Remaining places: 48
      10-Week Algebra Refresher Course. Starting Tuesday 19/5/26. Follow the link for full details.
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [On Campus]

      Starts: 20 May 2026, 3:30 pm
      Finishes: 20 May 2026, 4:30 pm
      Venue: Frederick Road Campus, Allerton, C811
      Remaining places: 9
      This one-hour EXAM SESSION for MOS certification takes place ON CAMPUS. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.
    • Pythagoras and Trigonometry Refresher

      Starts: 21 May 2026, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 21 May 2026, 12:30 pm
      Remaining places: 90
      This session will cover the basic applications of Pythagoras' Theorem, SOHCAHTOA and the Sine/Cosine rules.
    • Using Punctuation for Style and Clarity [Online]

      Starts: 26 May 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 26 May 2026, 2:00 pm
      This workshop introduces a range of punctuation marks, including commas, colons, and semicolons, to help make your writing clear and effective.
    • Get started with assessments [Online]

      Starts: 27 May 2026, 4:00 pm
      Finishes: 27 May 2026, 5:00 pm
      This workshop is aimed at new students. This workshop covers the different types of assessments at university and how to get started on them. This workshop will be delivered on Teams via the link provided.
  • Careers sessions
    • Driving AI Adoption for Business Impact

      Starts: 14 May 2026, 8:30 am
      Finishes: 14 May 2026, 10:00 am
      Venue: Havas Village Manchester, 3 Circle Square, M1 7FS
      Driving AI Adoption for Business Impact
    • Making Effective Applications

      Starts: 19 May 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 19 May 2026, 1:45 pm
      Remaining places: 46
      This workshop is for students and graduates who would like support and advice to strengthen job applications. It will also touch upon the use of AI throughout the recruitment process and provide some guidance on how to use AI responsibly.
    • ClickyGroup Grad Event

      Starts: 28 May 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 28 May 2026, 12:00 pm
      Venue: 47 Lever Street Manchester M1 1FN
      ClickyGroup Grad Event
    • How to network effectively

      Starts: 28 May 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 28 May 2026, 1:45 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Maxwell, Launch
      In this session, participants will learn effective networking strategies, including how to craft a compelling elevator pitch and cultivate lasting professional relationships.
    • Interviews and Assessments

      Starts: 28 May 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 28 May 2026, 1:45 pm
      Remaining places: 46
      This workshop is for students and graduates who are interested in developing confidence with interviews.
    • Graduate Job Hunting and Work Experience

      Starts: 2 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 2 Jun 2026, 1:45 pm
      Remaining places: 44
      This workshop will explain the differences between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and internships and will outline when and how to start applying for these vacancies. It will also introduce ideas for work experience to consider to help build essential employability skills.
    • Making the most out of LinkedIn

      Starts: 10 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 10 Jun 2026, 1:45 pm
      Remaining places: 49
      This workshop will summarise what makes an effective LinkedIn profile and how to make use of the various functions within LinkedIn to increase job search success.
    • Summer Start Up School

      Starts: 11 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 11 Jun 2026, 11:30 am
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Chapman Seminar rooms 1 and 2
      Remaining places: 99
      If you have ever had burning questions about entrepreneurship, our Summer Start-Up School is your golden opportunity to get answers!