Membership Services Conference
Membership Services Conference is back again for 2023! This is the conference for staff working in clubs and societies, advice, student reps, democracy, governance, campaigning – anything within membership services and the delivery and management of those services.
MSConf23 is a two day conference. We provide the content, venue, food and refreshments - and you can decide where you want to stay in Manchester. The Union at Manchester Metropolitan University are once again our excellent hosts.
Co-delivered by NUS, Wonkhe, Counterculture, native and the Union at Manchester Met, the event is particularly welcoming to new staff in the movement. We encourage you to take a deep dive into your own discipline as well as learn about other roles.
Our sessions come from peers in SUs, sector colleagues as well as specialists beyond the world of SUs. The conference has a focus on skills and knowledge sharing, networking and training, with a keen eye on solving the problems of the future.
We are really excited that this event is back, and to see what amazing sessions come forward from SUs. We look forward to meeting friends, old and new, from across the sector.
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How can I chat with other delegates?
Join the conference whatsapp group
How do I get to The Union / SODA?
For information on how to find The Union (and SODA next-door), follow these instructions.
How do I register when I arrive?
Joining is easy, breakfast will be served from 08:00 on both days, and when you’re finished with breakfast, head over to the registry desk in reception to get yourself registered from 09:00.
We’ll kick off the day at 09:50 with a welcome session from Paul Normal and Alan Roberts.
Are there any additional activites?
Tuesday night at The Salutation:
As is tradition, the night before Conference, some of the organisers will be in the Salutation Pub from around 19:30. If that’s your kind of thing, pop along and say hi.
Thursday morning run:
To get day two going, Mike, Joel and Becky from The Union have volunteered to host an early morning run through Manchester.
The run will start at 07:00 outside The Union and is designed to be a social run with no set pace decided. Options for different routes may also be available on the day, dependant on attendance.
Please bring appropriate clothing and a towel if you'd like to shower after the run. Showers are available at the Sports Centre on campus, or feel free to go back to your hotel, too.
First Aid information
In the event of someone needing first aid assistance, you can contact The Union's reception on 0161 247 1162.
Alternatively, you can also contact security on 0161 247 2222. There'll also be first aid trained staff available throughout the event.
Fire safety
In the event of a fire, please evacuate at the nearest exit. The meeting point is in front of SODA located next to the Salutation Pub.
Prayer Space information
The University have allowed access to the on-site Prayer Space facilities throughout the conference.
Please visit The Union's reception at any point during the conference to let a member of staff know you wish to use the facilities. You'll then be taken over and let into the building.