Category: Sport News

UoM Sport Scholarship Awards

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.

Faster Class Check-in is Coming to the Wellbeing Rooms

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

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

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.

Yoga & Sound Bath Friday Edition

Yoga & Sound Bath Friday Edition

Yoga and Sound Bath Friday Summer EditionWhen: Friday, 19th June  Location: The Wellbeing Studios, Simon Building, Brunswick Park, M13 9PSTime:    Doors open at 17:00 until 21.00 - main sessions start 17:30 - 21:00Come and unwind after a busy week of yoga, sound...