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8 things you need to do if you’re graduating this December
If you’ve almost completed your time at Manchester, and are looking forward to celebrating your successes with friends and family at Graduation, you will need to complete a few steps to make sure you’re all set for the big day.
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Save money on travel and win £5 every week with CommuteUoM!
Want to spend less getting around? The University’s official travel app, CommuteUoM, is designed to show you the cheapest travel options first – and it could save you more than you think!
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: what’s planned for students
Find out when it’s coming, how students are helping to test and shape it, and what you can already do with Copilot Chat.
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What’s happening this Disability History Month?
Disability History Month runs until 19 December, and is a chance to celebrate the achievements of disabled people, recognise the history of disability rights and challenge the barriers that still exist.
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Using the Library? Help us look after it.
As the Library gets busier let’s all do our bit to to make sure it’s a comfortable and productive space for everyone.
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Apply for Manchester 10/10’s Black Leadership Programme
Manchester 10/10’s Black Leadership Programme is an opportunity for Black heritage undergraduate students to build confidence, develop new skills and explore their potential – whether or not they’ve held a leadership role before.
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Manchester named among UK’s top five universities for graduate employability
We placed fifth in the UK and 50th globally in the Global Employability University Ranking 2027, published by Times Higher Education. This represents an improvement from 56th place globally in the 2026 ranking.
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Essentials is changing: what you need to know
The University’s Essentials team is making some changes to The Pantry and its opening hours from November 2026, to help support more students experiencing financial pressure.
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Want to get better at academic writing and speaking?
Whether you’re working on an assignment, preparing a presentation or contributing to a seminar, the Academic Success Programme offers free workshops to help you develop your academic English skills.
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Want to talk about something that’s happened?
The Students’ Union is hosting a monthly sexual harm drop-in, giving students a chance to talk to someone who understands sexual harm, explore their options and find out what support is available.
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Changes to eduroam Wi-Fi on Monday 2 November
IT Services are making a planned update to the University’s eduroam Wi-Fi service on the evening of Monday 2 November, to help keep the University network secure.
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Work Experience Bursary – now open!
We want to help you with the costs of undertaking your career related work experience. Find out more about the dedicated bursary fund which is open to full-time undergraduate students.
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Student discounts: 20 places to save money around the city
Student life can be expensive, but having a student card comes with its perks. From discounted lunches and cheap coffees to restaurant deals and nights out, there are plenty of ways to make your money go further in Manchester.
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Three UCIL Short Courses to explore this year
Want to try something new, build useful skills and add something extra to your university experience? You can do it with a UCIL Short Course.
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How much does graduation cost?
If you are graduating this winter, find out what costs to expect and optional extras so you can plan and budget accordingly. And if you need additional financial support find out more about the SU’s £100 grant.
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