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Official Welcome Week 2025 - on sale NOW

You've got your results, you've secured your place. Now it's time to start planning the best week of the year. Welcome 2025 is here.

This is the place to find out everything there is to know about Welcome 2025; The Union's events, Cool It's events and wristband access, FAQ's and more.

Brought to you by The Union and Cool It.

The Union's Events
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There's something for everyone at The Union

Whether you're a party-goer or prefer things more laid back - The Union are putting on a whole host of events for which you don't need an official Cool It wristband.

From Disco Bingo to Cocktail Masterclasses, and Quiz Nights to Pre Drinks - we've got it all so don't miss out.

Follow along on socials, too for regular event updates and competitions.

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What to expect

  • Something for everyone

  • Over 30 events

  • Multiple venues across Manchester

What can I expect?

Here's a peek into what we've got planned to welcome you to one of the best cities in the world.

It's time for Welcome 2025.

Official Freshers Week by Cool It

The Union have collaborated with Cool It to bring you the ultimate, traditional Freshers Week for 2025 with a host of events in multiple venues across Manchester.

Cool It is the only place you'll get access with their Official MMU Freshers Week wristband.

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Frequently asked questions

Welcome Week is a week packed with fun events, activities and opportunities to meet new friends. All designed to help you settle into University.

Head over to The Union's events page for more info.

From Freshers Fair to club nights, and pub quizzes to craft events - Freshers is for everyone.

Keep an eye on The Union's socials for ways to get involved.

The Union have collaborated with Cool It for Freshers / Welcome Week 2025 to offer an even broader programme of events.

We wanted to make sure there was something for everyone. So, The Union are offering our own programme of events on campus (that you don't need an official wristband for. Some of these events are free and some need a ticket still.

Cool It and The Union are offering a separate programme of events which you can access by purchasing the Official Freshers Week 2025 wristband through Cool It. This gives you access to your traditional Freshers Week events; think club nights, nights out and more.

The only place you'll be able to buy your Official Manchester Met Freshers 2025 wristband is via Cool It.

Manchester Met student or not, everyone is welcome to join us. Some events require a ticket, and some an official wristband. Some have limited space so they'll detail if the activity is only open to Manchester Met students.

We've got loads of different events during Welcome Week that are suitable for everyone, including trips and sessions that don't include alcohol and that you don't need a wristband for.

We offer events like craft making, museum trips, walking tours of the city and day trips as well as non-alcoholic drink options at all of our main events.