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PGRs: Start the new academic year with Teams, not Zoom
We are reminding everyone to use Microsoft Teams for online meetings, teaching support, collaboration and events wherever possible, ahead of the planned retirement of University Zoom licences at the end of the 2026 calendar year.
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Ways to celebrate your achievements in Manchester
Masters nearly done? We’ve got some great ideas to help you take a break, celebrate what you’ve achieved and enjoy the city before your next chapter begins.
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University of Manchester among world’s leading universities in latest global ranking
The University of Manchester has maintained its place among the world’s leading universities, retaining its position in the UK’s top six and as one of Europe’s highest-ranked institutions in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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Join us at Manchester Pride!
The University has taken part in Manchester Pride since 2011, and 2026 brings another opportunity for students across the University to get involved and show their support for our LGBTQ+ community.
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Register now for our Innovation Festival: 5-9 October 2026
This October, The University of Manchester will be hosting our Innovation Festival here on campus, where you can meet inspirational founders and academic experts, explore new possibilities and grow your network.
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Message from Duncan to all students
A message from your President and Vice-Chancellor, following the news of the death of Professor Jason Arday, Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge.
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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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