Open days and events
Say hello to your tomorrow as a postgraduate researcher — join us for our Open Day on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Imagine a tomorrow where you’re funded to research your passion and supported by expert supervisors. A tomorrow where you work with industry, collaborate with leading minds, and make life-changing breakthroughs — all in an environment where there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
In-person Open Day
Wednesday 5 November 2025, 12pm - 5pm
Join us and discover:
- Available projects
- How to get funding
- Entry requirements
- Researchers who’ll talk about the Manchester experience.
In-person Open Day schedule
12pm Arrival and welcome
Meet our departments and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).
Location: Nancy Rothwell Building
1pm How to apply for a PhD
An introduction to postgraduate research from Dr. Carlos Avendano. Followed by application and funding advice from our admissions experts, and questions and answers with current postgraduate researchers.
Location: Nancy Rothwell Building
2pm Explore your research area
Find out more about the research area you're most interested in, meet researchers and supervisors, and join department talks.
Location: Department-specific buildings
5pm Open Day ends.
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually
Join our Virtual Open Day on Wednesday 12 November 2025, 2pm - 4pm.
The session is open to all, so whether you missed the in-person event or want to follow up on the conversations you had there - this online event is for you!
Join us online to hear...
- The latest projects and funding opportunities
- Application tips and guidance
- Advice from academics and researchers in your area.
Virtual Open Day schedule
2pm An introduction to Science and Engineering at Manchester
An introduction to postgraduate research from Dr. Carlos Avendano, followed by application and funding guidance from our admissions team.
2:30pm Department breakout rooms
Talk to academics and current PhD researchers from your department.
3:15pm Meet our CDTs
The opportunity to discover our Centres for Doctoral Training in dedicated breakout rooms.