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The Union’s official social media profiles exist for all 37,000 students at MMU to connect, share thoughts and ideas and catch up on all the latest news and events. We welcome open, friendly and honest conversation and want everyone to feel comfortable in our online communities; that’s why we have House Rules. We reserve the right to remove comments that:

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Please remember you must also comply with The Union’s Membership Code of Conduct and Facebook’s community standards. We keep a close eye on all our digital spaces, but there are times when we won’t be there so if you see anything you feel is inappropriate please contact us on [email protected]. We respect your right to voice your opinions and we know that things don’t always happen the way you want or expect. We welcome all feedback, so please feel free to contact us on [email protected]. We’re there to answer questions on Facebook and Instagram on Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00.

12/02/2026

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Lunar New Year: Zodiac & Crafts
Monday 16 February
1:00pm–3:00pm
The Union Coffee Shop
Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts, zodiac fun and good vibes. The perfect chilled afternoon break between lectures.

Compassion in Action: LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing & Resilience
Wednesday 18 February
1:30–3:00pm
Microsoft Teams (link sent after registration)
Free | All LGBTQIA+ students welcome
A supportive online space focused on wellbeing, resilience and community connection.

World Cinema Club: LGBTQ+ History Month Special:
Thursday 19 Feb
15:30
Venue : SODA Building Cinema GF.12
Screening: Kapoor & Sons (2016)
Free popcorn
A rare big screen showing of a Bollywood family drama exploring identity, queerness and acceptance. Films like this are hard to find on streaming, so don’t miss it. Stay after for an open, relaxed discussion.

Compassion in Action: LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing & Resilience
Wednesday 18 February
1:30–3:00pm
Microsoft Teams (link sent after registration)
Free | All LGBTQIA+ students welcome
A supportive online space focused on wellbeing, resilience and community connection.

All events are free. All students welcome.

09/02/2026

A message for Iranian students 💛

06/02/2026

Yep, you read that right. Student officers have been making BIG moves for over 50 years 👊

Today is your last day run in the elections or nominate somebody. Don’t miss out on making an impact and being part of history.

04/02/2026

Welcome to where we host wholesome free crafts events to help you meet new people, hide from uni work and unwind for an hour or two.

This week, join us at:

💛 Wellbeing Wednesday 💛
4 feb
1400 - 16:00

🧶 Stich and Mix 🧶
5 feb
14:00 - 18:00

🔗 more info in bio

02/02/2026

Here’s what you could be getting upto in semester 2 at The Union 🫵

🔗 more info in bio!

26/01/2026

Sharing some GOOD vibes from the community sketchbook to welcome you back to semester 2 🌟💐🐈🐵💛

Have you spotted your art?

21/01/2026

POV it’s 2016 at The Union

Checklist:
☑️ neon paint
☑️ skinny jeans
☑️ Met card
☑️ WKDs

15/01/2026

POV: you’re having the time of your life at the Ceilidh for Burns Night x Culture Fest

🎟️ tickets are free but required
🔗 link in bio

13/01/2026

Here’s to easing back in to the semester 🥲

19/12/2025

Before you pack up and head home for the holiday, we just wanted to give you an update from your officers. Here’s a snapshot of some of their proudest moments this year 💛

🔘 Holding induction talks during Welcome Week
🔘 Attending All Party Parliamentary Group for Students at Parliament in London
🔘 Running 10k with killer moutashes in support of Movember
🔘 Raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month and seeing sports clubs attending training sessions in pink
🔘 Breaking barriers and attending free sports sessions to promote switching off and soicalising
🔘 Helping out at Freshers Fair!
🔘 Getting in the blorange spirit
🔘 Casually being interviewed for national news with President Amira about the nighttime economy
🔘Being more present on campus and creating regular drop-in sessions to talk directly to you!
🔘 Best to last - performing at The Union

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21 Higher Cambridge Street
Manchester
M156AD

Telephone

+441612471162

Website

http://www.theunionmmu.org/

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