Academic Venues in Manchester

Manchester is home to state of the art universities that house over 100,000 students in term time. These inspiring venues provide both a unique setting and flexible space to host up to 1,000 people theatre, and 340 banqueting. From well-equipped lecture halls to research-focused meeting spaces, find the ideal environment for your conferences. Plan your next event in a setting that inspires knowledge exchange and collaboration."

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CHS Manchester launches for 2026

Leading meetings and events industry show, CHS, has announced it is combining its existing Birmingham and Leeds events to create one super show in Manchester next year. The new event will see visitors and exhibitors from both shows arrive in Manchester on the 30 September, with CHS choosing the AO…

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Helping Pensions UK inspire the next generation of talent

Pensions UK’s Annual Conference, the largest annual gathering for the pensions industry, returned to Manchester in 2025, welcoming delegates to Manchester Central over three days. Delivering forward-thinking conversations under the theme “2030 Ready” to over 1,500 delegates, the conference provided…

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