Drop-in sessions. Ask a question, get advice no booking required.

Talk to us, no question too big or too small. Sometimes a little advice can help you take big steps.

On campus

In semester time you can drop in to our main location in The Atrium at University Place to ask our team a question. We also run faculty drop-ins around campus so that you can find us wherever is closest to you.

  • Careers Enquiry Desk: The Atrium, 1st Floor, University Place (37 on the campus map). Term time only. Suitable for quick questions.
  • Faculty drop-in sessions: Various buildings: meet our faculty advice teams near you. See dates in the events calendar on CareerConnect.

Online sessions

  • Ideal if you are not in Manchester. Have a 1-1 chat with one of our Information and Advice team via MS Teams. Vacation time only: See dates in the events calendar on CareerConnect.
  • Send us a message via Questions in CareerConnect We aim to respond to your question same day where possible, or within 5 working days if it requires referral on for additional information.

Key dates

  • Semester 1 (autumn term)
    28 September - 18 December 2026
    Careers desk in the Atrium open 10-4 Monday-Friday. Appointments available in person and online.
  • Christmas vacation
    21-23 December
    Appointments available online. Careers desk closed.
  • University Christmas closure
    24 December - 3 January
    No services available.
  • Christmas vacation and January exams
    4-29 January
    Appointments available online. Careers desk closed.
  • Semester 2 (spring term)
    1 February - 19 March
    Careers desk in the Atrium open 10-4 Monday-Friday. Appointments available in person and online.