Science and engineering PhD open days and events
Meet our academics, explore our facilities and find out what a PhD at Manchester could look like for you. Sign up for postgraduate research open days, webinars and other events at The University of Manchester.
Open days
Next open day: 11 November 2026, Nancy Rothwell Building.
Meet academics and supervisors across the Faculty of Science and Engineering, discover our range of available research programmes, themes and Centres for Doctoral Training, and see our facilities first-hand.
What can I expect from a PhD open day?
The science and engineering PhD open day will include an informal coffee morning and welcome to our faculty, followed by a talk on how to apply, fees and funding information with a chance to speak to our dedicated admissions team, information on different doctoral programmes and talks from academics in all science and engineering course areas – as well as a complimentary networking lunch.
Our dedicated postgraduate research open day is your chance to explore a PhD future in person, meet the people behind our research community, network with current PhD students and discover if Manchester is the right place for your PhD journey.
Science and engineering PhD webinars
PGR Open Day Live: How to get started with a PhD in science and engineering, 11 November 2026.
Unable to attend our in-person open day? Sign up to our live stream of the main talk from the event, including information about how to apply, fees, funding and different types of doctoral programmes.
What can I expect from a science and engineering PhD webinar?
Science and engineering PhD webinars give you the opportunity to hear from academic staff and current postgraduate researchers (PGRs) – wherever you are in the world.
We’ll cover funding opportunities, the application process, and what to expect from life as a postgraduate researcher at The University of Manchester. You’ll also have the chance to hear from current PGRs and ask questions to admissions staff and researchers during a live Q&A session.
H2: Join our science and engineering events mailing list
Sign up for our emails to receive in-depth advice on applying for postgraduate research in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
- Get dedicated alerts about projects in your research area.
- Be the first to hear about newly launched funding opportunities and events.
- Receive detailed guides to navigating key topics including funding, projects and supervisors.
- And much more...
Do I need to attend an open day to apply for a PhD?
No, you do not need to attend a University of Manchester science and engineering PhD open day to apply for any of our postgraduate research courses. You can easily check your eligibility online, find a degree or project and find a supervisor on our website.
To attend a digital version of the science and engineering open day, sign up for our open day livestream.
Can I join the science and engineering PhD open day online?
Yes, you can join an on-demand version of our open day online. This includes a live-streamed version of our main talk, as well as a digital brochure and application guide to help you make an informed decision about your PhD.
To attend a digital version of the science and engineering open day, sign up for our open day livestream.