Open days, webinars and events
Explore postgraduate research at Manchester at an upcoming event.
Learn more about our Faculty-specific open days and webinars, or meet us at events across the UK and internationally.
Faculty open days
Biology, Medicine and Health
Join the Faculty Postgraduate Research Open Day on Wednesday, 21 October or register for upcoming webinars.
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Humanities
Join a range of virtual and in-person sessions during the Postgraduate Research Open Week (21 to 28 October).
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Science and Engineering
Join the Faculty Postgraduate Research Open Day on Wednesday, 11 November or register for upcoming webinars.
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Fairs in the UK
We attend fairs across the country where you can meet us and learn more about studying for a PhD at Manchester. The next fairs we'll attend are:
- Postgrad LIVE Sheffield on 14 October 2026, 12pm–3pm
- Postgrad LIVE London on 20 October 2026, 12pm–3pm
- Postgrad LIVE Manchester on 3 February 2027, 12pm-3pm
- Postgrad LIVE Birmingham on 9 February 2027, 12pm-3pm
- Postgrad LIVE Liverpool on 17 February 2027, 12pm-3pm
These fairs are free to attend and student registration opens four weeks before each event. Find out more about Postgrad Live on the Find A PhD website.
Education fairs overseas
We aim to meet as many international students as possible at exhibitions and visits around the world, giving you the opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study as an international student at The University of Manchester.
For further information, visit our international exhibitions page.