Yoga and Sound Bath Evening 4th December
Come and Join us for the next Yoga Retreat on Friday 4th December in the Wellbeing Rooms. Yoga and Sound Bath Evening Join the Movement with UoM Sport and the Purplewave series events. Each month we UoM Sport will deliver a Purplewave Series event. These...
Find Your Fit
Come and Join us for the first Find Your Fit event on 20th November at the Armitage Sport Centre. Find Your Fit with Active Manchester X Purplewave Join the Movement with UoM Sport and the Purplewave series events. Each month we UoM Sport will deliver a...
UoM Sport Scholarship Awards
UoM Sport held our first ever UoM Sport Scholarship Awards on Friday 9th October. The event recognised the achievements and inspirational contributions that our talented dual-career athletes make to our university community, highlighting their achievements so far. XXI Club and University colleagues were in attendance to show their support for the programme.
Share your thoughts – it’s back!
Have your say in the UoM Sport Share Your Thoughts survey and enter our prize draw to win a bike worth up to £1,000. The survey closes on 29 January 2027.
Share Your Thoughts – You said we did
You shared your thoughts, and we listened. Find out how your feedback is helping us make sport and physical activity at Manchester more welcoming, accessible and enjoyable.
Join UoM Sport in Celebrating National Fitness Day on Wednesday 16 September
Celebrate National Fitness Day with UoM Sport and Active Manchester! Wednesday 16 September is National Fitness Day, the UK's biggest celebration of health, movement and physical activity, and we're inviting the University of Manchester community to get involved!...
Faster Class Check-in is Coming to the Wellbeing Rooms
Active Manchester members will soon be able to check in for classes quickly and easily using a new swipe card kiosk. Swipe. Check In. Get Moving The new kiosk will be located on the ground floor of the Wellbeing Rooms reception area, on the left-hand wall next to the...
Sport Scholars
In this article we recognise and celebrate a diverse group of athletes competing at the highest levels of national and international sport. This year’s scholars represent an impressive range of disciplines — from gymnastics and canoe polo to karate, water polo, and winter sports — each demonstrating exceptional commitment to performance alongside their academic studies.
A Season of Excellence: University of Manchester Sport
The University of Manchester Sport had an exceptional 2025/26 season marked by strong performances across multiple sports, numerous promotions, unbeaten streaks, and national achievements, placing the university 20th in the UK BUCs sports rankings. Highlights included Fencing’s unbeaten campaign: The fencing team went undefeated in Tier 1, earning promotion to the Northern League and winning the Trophy Cup Final against the second-ranked university. Ultimate Frisbee’s dual triumphs: The Ultimate Frisbee teams achieved unbeaten promotion to Tier 1, with the Men’s 1st team securing the National Shield in a decisive final victory. And broad programme growth: Multiple teams across sports like rugby, football, hockey, table tennis, tennis, badminton, and water polo achieved promotions and maintained top-tier status, reflecting a culture of consistency and development throughout the programme.
Destress – Recharge
Movement that aids your revision Designed with your wellbeing in mind, this timetable offers a carefully curated mix of classes to help you recharge, refocus, and stay active throughout the week, especially during exam season. Short, supportive movement breaks can...
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