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Potential Wi-Fi disruption on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January
Essential work is scheduled to take place between 8am on Saturday 24 and 8pm on Sunday 25 January. It is not anticipated that students will experience disruption during this time, but should be aware that this will be an “at risk” period.
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Scams alert for International students
There has been an increase in reports of finance scams aimed at International students in the last few weeks, with some students losing significant amounts of money. Find out more to protect yourself against any fraudulent activity.
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What’s on in January
January in Manchester is all about fresh starts and easing back into city life after the festive break. Whether you’re setting new goals, sticking to a budget, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, the city still has plenty to offer.
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The Student Guide to Exams
This exam season, let our content creators help you get ahead. From surviving hours in the library, to shaking up your revision and study routines to taking care of yourself – our student content creators have loads of experience and tips to share about surviving (and even thriving) this exam season.
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Things to do the night before and morning of your exams
Check out some best practices the day, night and morning before an exam so that you can remain calm, wake up feeling refreshed, and enter your assessments ready to do your best.
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There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference Awards
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
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The 12 days of Christmas at University of Manchester
Christmas as a uni student doesn’t always feel like a Miracle on 34th street. The excitement of counting down the days can be quickly replaced by the stress of counting down the words in a 2000-word essay. However, there are ways to manage the end-of-semester demands and still make the most of Christmas at uni.
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Xerox Printers unavailable on Tuesday 6 January 2026
IT Services are performing the annual upgrade on the Xerox printing system, so the Xerox Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) will be unavailable for use on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
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Academic malpractice – key things you need to know
Assessments reflect your learning and are key to your academic progress, and to keep things fair the University looks out for signs of academic malpractice – find out more.
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Flu cases on the rise: guidance for students
Flu and flu-like illnesses on the rise, nationally. Make sure you know how to reduce the risks of transmission and which health service to use if you need help.
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Leaving your student home safe and secure this Christmas break
If your student home will be empty over the Christmas break, take a look at our simple tips to make sure that your house and belongings are safe and secure while you’re away.
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Winter 2025 graduates: Graduate Outcomes Survey
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is a national survey sent to all graduates across the country 15 months after you complete your course to ask what you’re doing now and how your degree has helped you.
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Campus Solutions Student System downtime
IT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, which means it will be unavailable from 7pm on Friday 12 December to 8am on Monday 15 December 2025.
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Win a £50 Amazon voucher through the UCAE Awareness Survey
Take a short survey about your awareness of the University Centre for Academic English. Your feedback helps improve support, and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday 19 December.
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Winter Switch-Off
Our University aims to be zero carbon by 2038, and we all have a part to play in reaching this goal. Over the festive closure period, the University sees a reduction of 25% in energy usage (equating a cost saving of £150,000), but we could be saving even more.
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