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What is Manchester 10/10?
Manchester 10/10 offers a series of tailored events and opportunities which support students to find community, build belonging and develop confidence in their place at The University of Manchester.
Designed in partnership with Black heritage students, our events support students to build their peer, professional and academic networks and develop the confidence to engage with all that the Manchester student experience has to offer.
Manchester 10/10 is open to students who:
- are of Black African, Black African-Caribbean, Mixed-race Black African or Mixed-race Black African-Caribbean background;
- have Home fee status
- are studying for an undergraduate degree.
If you meet the above eligibility criteria, you will join the programme automatically.
Manchester 10/10 provides access to:
- Community and personal development events
- Tailored careers workshops and opportunities
- Peer and professional networking opportunities
- A chance to have your say about the Black student experience at Manchester
- Opportunities to recognise and celebrate Black identities at Manchester
The Manchester 10/10 programme delivers a variety of events throughout the year based on building community, careers development, networking and much more. Here are some examples of the events delivered during 2024.
M10/10 x BEN – Black X Conference
The conference included a series of masterclasses led by industry leaders from Black heritage backgrounds on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Careers in healthcare, Being Black in the corporate space, STEM and Finding the right career for you. There was also the opportunity for attendees to network, enjoy a spoken word performance, food and refreshments. We were excited to welcome Frederick Afrifa from the Apprentice as our keynote speaker.
TEDx Event
A night of ideas, interactions and inspiring TED talks, passionately delivered by fellow Black student leaders. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions and listened to empowering stories.
Student networking event
M10/10 students from various Faculties, year groups and backgrounds were able to connect with each other, develop their networks and gain insights into different fields of study.
Manchester 10/10 Black Leadership Programme
Manchester 10/10 also includes the Black Leadership Programme, designed to train and upskill a cohort of student leaders who are representative of the diverse Black heritage student community.
Participants will have the opportunity to undertake leadership roles, support micro-projects, and become eligible to access the Leadership Programme Bursary Award of up to £500. For more information, please email us at manchester1010@manchester.ac.uk.
“M10/10 has fostered an inclusive space for Black heritage students and has shown me new and exciting opportunities, which have allowed me to maximise my university experience so far.”
“The programme provided me with plenty of opportunities to further myself in my career as well as exploring other careers which truly benefited me. It also ran sessions which helped with academic success as well as just overall self-improvement, while also creating an environment where I was able to meet many amazing people."
“This is a community that makes me feel welcome and allows everyone to share who they are.”