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Course Unit Selection: key info for next week
Course Unit Selection for 2026/27 opens next week – and we know it’s an important step in getting ready for the new academic year.
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Keeping our campus cycle-friendly: Bike and Lock Sweep this Summer
From time to time, bikes and locks are left behind when they are no longer needed, forgotten at the end of the academic year, or simply reach the end of their useful life. Over time, these unused bikes and locks can take up valuable cycle parking spaces, making it more difficult for others to find…
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The Free 41 Bus is Back!
We’re delighted to announce that, thanks to our partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the free 41 bus is returning from Monday 3rd August for one-year.
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Save the date: The University of Manchester Innovation Festival 5-9 October 2026
The University of Manchester will bring together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, industry partners, investors and civic leaders for its first Innovation Festival, taking place from 5–9 October 2026.
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National Student Survey results 2026 – another year of improvement, in a fast-moving sector
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, Jenn Hallam.
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SMS emergency alerts now active
The University can now send urgent notifications directly to your mobile device ensuring that you can receive instant alerts in the event of serious incidents. Find out more.
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You’re invited to the 2026 Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
Join Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair of Wellcome Trust and 27th Prime Minister of Australia for this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture. Find out more and how to book your place.
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Celebrating Postgraduate Success with the MDC Excellence Awards 2026
From ground-breaking research to global collaboration, this year’s Manchester Doctoral College Excellence Awards celebrated the people making a real impact across our postgraduate research community.
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Workshop: Achieving policy impact for academics
Join Policy@Manchester and the Institute for Government for an interactive workshop on engaging with policy makers.
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Main Library Blue 1 will temporarily close for refurbishment – shaped by your feedback
Blue 1 will be temporarily closed from Monday, 29 June while refurbishment work takes place to improve the space. Find out more.
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University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impact
The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
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NEW: Easier ways to access Mental Health Support
From Tuesday 23 June, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is launching a new website and self-referral form make it easier for you to access support.
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University of Manchester in top 40 in QS World University Rankings 2027
The University of Manchester has been ranked in the top 40 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read more about how the University scored and reaction from our President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Fully-funded summer internships in Canada: applications open
How would you like to spend next summer on a fully-funded internship in Canada? Applications are now open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Scheme for summer 2027.
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Refugee Week 2026
Universities of Sanctuary is a national network of university staff, lecturers, academics and students. They are working to make Higher Education institutions places of safety, solidarity and empowerment for people seeking sanctuary.
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