User groups in and around Manchester

If you’re a designer, developer, programmer, user interface magician or technical support ninja, there’s probably a user group in and around Manchester you can join. Here’s a list of user groups we either support or know about.

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  • jQuery Manchester

    jQuery Manchester is a group for any front-end web developer in the Manchester area to get together and talk about jQuery (or HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc… for that matter) and how it can be used to develop websites.

  • Manchester WordPress User Group

    Manchester WordPress User Group (MWUG) is a group of people in and around Manchester who use the open source platform WordPress to blog, design and develop websites.

  • PHPNW

    PHPNW is a community of web developers, web designers and anyone else interested in PHP, from the North West.

  • Northern Digitals

    Northern Digitals is a monthly meetup where digital creatives from in and around Manchester can get away from their screens and talk to other digital creatives.

  • Northern User Experience

    Northern User Experience is an informal community for people interested in usability, HCI, information design and all aspects of the user experience.

  • Manchester Girl Geek Dinners

    Manchester Girl Geek Dinners are an excellent opportunity for like-minded women to get together, discuss and learn in an informal environment about technology and science.

  • Python North-West

    Python North-West is a user group for Python users, developers and enthusiasts based in the North-West of England.

  • NSManchester – Apple Developers User Group

    NSManchester meet monthly to talk about all aspects of software development for Apple platforms (iPhone and Mac), from technical stuff to running an Apple focused business.

  • GeekUp

    GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK.

  • North West Ruby User Group

    The North West Ruby User Group is a group of people in the North West of England, with an interest in all things Ruby or Rails ranging from beginners to experts.

  • Manchester .NET usergroup

    If you’re interested in Microsoft technologies or .NET and are in the North West, there’s a good chance that you’ll be interested in the Manchester .NET User Group.

  • North West Drupal User Group

    The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month and features expert help and demonstrations. Admission is free, and you’re welcome to bring your Drupal questions and problems, as well as any projects you’d like to demo.

  • Manchester Free Software Group

    Manchester Free Software serves a growing need for a group in the Manchester area that focuses on free software. The group also covers topics which impact on the freedoms of computer users.