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Evolve is upgrading your uni tech behind the scenes
Over the past three years, the University has delivered a series of upgrades designed to make your day‑to‑day digital experience faster, safer and more reliable. Find out more about the changes.
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Support following incident at Manchester Central Mosque
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison.
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Your Voice, Our Library: Sharing the results of the Library Student Sentiment Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed the latest Library Student Sentiment Survey. Here’s what we learned, and how your voice is helping shape your Library.
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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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20% off Manchester Derby Tickets
Man United face Man City Women on Saturday 28 March, 1:30pm at Old Trafford, and you can redeem your tickets with a discount right now!
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Who’s your Volunteer of the Year? Last chance to nominate!
Do you know a University of Manchester student — or group of students — whose volunteering deserves recognition? Nominate them today. Deadline 2 March.
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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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Celebrating the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse symbolises confidence, motivation and embracing change — a time to move boldly towards what comes next. Find out about events and how to get involved.
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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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