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Join the Purplewave and run with us
It’s not too late to sign up for a fun-filled 2.5k or 5k run, walk or jog on Wednesday, 4 March. Make new friends and become part of our Purple Wave community.
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Cooking class with award-winning chef Simon Wood
Join us for a free and fun Cooking@Manchester cooking class on campus, with Manchester’s very own Simon Wood. On this weeks menu it’s scrambled eggs, omelettes and fried eggs!
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20% off Manchester Derby Tickets
Man United face Man City Women on Saturday 28 March, 1:30pm at Old Trafford, and you can redemn your tickets with a discount right now!
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Ramadan Mubarak to our students and community
Observing Ramadan while studying can bring unique challenges. Our dedicated guidance offers practical tips, prayer space information, and wellbeing support for students.
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The BIG Hedgehog Map
Have you seen a hedgehog around your home or on campus? Would you like to contribute to citizen science and wildlife conservation? Head over to the BIG Hedgehog Map, which is working to create a UK-wide map of hedgehog sightings and raise awareness of the challenges this iconic mammal faces.
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Upcoming temporary system downtime: Remember your student card
From 10am, Thursday, 26 February until 10am, Tuesday, 3 March staff will be unable to print out replacement student ID cards as the University carries out an important system upgrade.
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Network upgrades to cause brief evening outages 17 and 19 Feb
Brief network outages are expected on the evenings of Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 February as IT Services completes essential upgrades to the University of Manchester’s data centres.
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Careers events for International students
Are you exploring opportunities in your home country or looking for jobs in the UK? Find out more about all the careers evets coming up!
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Falklands/Malvinas Conflict Conference
Join the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict Conference to take part in the discussion and share your thoughts, 45 years on from the conflict.
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Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount
The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are offering graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses. A great opportunity if you’re considering furthering your education and want to stay in Manchester.
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LGBT+ History Month 2026
February is Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) History Month, and this year’s theme is science and innovation. The month aims to highlight the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and today, and to raise awareness of the individuals behind these achievements, including scientists and innovators who are often overlooked. Get involved and celebrate with us!
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Get your MMR vaccination on campus
Free pop-up MMR vaccination events are taking place on campus this February and March. No appointment is needed and all students are welcome to attend.
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Going full circle: Starting University when you’ve been there, done that
How does it feel when your University experience doesn’t look like everyone around you? Ellison shares how a different path to University doesn’t make it easier or less of an opportunity to grow.
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Boost Your Academic English skills with the Academic Success Programme
The Academic Success Programme offers a range of free workshops and resources designed to help you build confidence and improve your Academic English skills. There are a range of workshops now available in February and March.
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Get involved with Student Volunteering Week!
Student Volunteering Week runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026, and it’s a chance to celebrate the impact student volunteers make — and to get involved too.
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