Postgraduate English Literature & American Studies (ELAS), MA Modern and Contemporary Literature (MCL) Welcome Week Timetable September 2025
This timetable highlights departmental events, indicating which are mandatory and which are recommended.
A key code for event types can be found in the right-hand corner of each timetable page. Please note: this is a live document and may be subject to change.
Important Extras
School Information Fair
The School Information Fair runs from 10am-4pm on Monday 22nd September and Friday 26th September. It is located in the north and south foyers of the Samuel Alexander Building.
Staff from various teams will be available to provide information on areas including Student Support & Wellbeing, Careers, Placements, Residence Abroad, IT Services, and UCAE.
SALC Essentials
SALC Essentials are online courses covering Health & Safety and Academic Malpractice. These are mandatory courses forming part of your induction and must be completed before Friday 31st October. Access is granted after IT account activation and registration.
Course Unit Selection | Drop-in Sessions
Course Unit Selection 'Drop-ins' will be held Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, from 22 September to 10 October at the Student Hub (next to the Lime Café on the lower ground floor of the Samuel Alexander Building). For questions, please visit the team. For more information, please use the links below:
Welcome Week Timetable: 22-26 September 2025
Key: Mandatory Sessions, Optional Sessions
| Time | Monday 22 September | Tuesday 23 September | Wednesday 24 September | Thursday 25 September | Friday 26 September |
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| 13:00 | Main Welcome Talk (ELAS & MCL) |
Meet the SALC Graduates Tune in to hear from SALC graduates about their Welcome Week experiences and how university days prepared them for careers. Join Zoom Meeting: |
PGT International Welcome Event International students only. Learn about key services and meet other international students over afternoon tea. Christies Bistro |
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| 15:00 | MA English Literature and American Studies Programme Welcome Talk |
Get Started with the University of Manchester Library |
PGT International Welcome Event Christies Bistro |
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| 16:00 | MA Modern & Contemporary Literature Programme Welcome Talk |
Get Started with the University of Manchester Library |
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| 17:00 | EAC MA Students Social Event |
PGT Welcome Reception Join us in the Whitworth Hall for a wine reception and nibbles (soft drinks also available). Whitworth Hall |
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| 18:00 |
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