We want you to feel confident and supported as you progress through your studies or research here with us, so here’s a quick guide to the services and resources available to you throughout your time at Manchester:
UG / PGT / PGR students:
Your guide to online resources
🌟Canvas streamlining your learning experience
Canvas is your new central learning environment. Watch some short tutorial videos to help you make the most of Canvas.
🌟AppsAnywhere gives you easy access to software apps
AppsAnywhere is your portal to access software applications, some directly from your own laptop or PC. Just log in to AppsAnywhere and launch the apps you need, wherever you are in the UK.
🌟Student Support website
The student support website is a one-stop-shop hosting a range of resources including information on mitigating circumstances, assessment support and study skills.
Your guide to specialist support
🌟English Language Support
Academic English can be challenging, even for first-language speakers. We have a team of experienced tutors to help you use Academic English with accuracy and confidence. Find out more about workshops available.
🌟Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
DASS provides support to students with a disability by identifying the practical adjustments you may need to enable you to succeed. From alternative arrangements in exams (taught students), to software to help you in your day-to-day work.
UG / PGT students: If you need support with semester 1 exams you need to register by Friday, 21 November 2025.
UG / PGT students:
Your guide to support from staff
🌟Get to know your Academic Advisor
Your Academic Advisor is an academic member of staff from your department who supports your university journey. From academic development and skills, meeting academic commitments, to your personal wellbeing or planning for your career; they are here to help!
🌟Student Support Hubs
Pop down to a Student Support Hub to get a range of in-person advice. Whether you need wellbeing support or help with course information, the Hubs team will be able to point you in the right direction. If you have a query about your particular study programme, you can visit your ‘home’ Hub, which will be located within your School. Find out where the Hubs are located.
Your guide to library support
🌟The Library: More than books
From online workshops in study strategies and wellbeing, to drop-in support and more; there’s so much on offer at the Library to support you through the semester and beyond. Find out more.
PGR students:
Your guide to online resources
🌟Researcher Development at the University of Manchester
Our Researcher Development programme is here to support you throughout your PhD journey, from workshops, events, and resources tailored to help you succeed in your research and beyond Postgraduate Researchers.
🌟eProg
eProg is a University-wide system that is designed to help to structure and break down a research programme and monitor progress, both for you and your supervisors. You can access it via My Manchester.
🌟Research IT Support
Take a look at how Research IT support can help you and your research – from training and development in specialist software applications to the latest developments that could support your research.
🌟Microsoft Teams
We are moving away from hosting meetings using Zoom, and using Teams instead. Read more about the switch, and how it might impact you.
Your guide to library support
🌟The Library: More than books
Designed to support researchers at all stages, My Research Essentials offers workshops and online resources focused on raising your research profile, dissemination of research, open research, publishing insights and dedicated writing time.
The Library also offers expert support in the specialist areas of business data, copyright, referencing support, advanced searching and systematic reviews. See specialist library support for more information.
Your guide to support from staff
🌟Supervisor relationships
See our advice piece on managing your supervisor relationship to help you get the most out of this key relationship.
🌟Doctoral Academies
Each Faculty has a Doctoral Academy offering dedicated and streamlined support to postgraduate researchers. Find out more about yours: