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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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Local Church events this Christmas break
Church communities are hosting a range of community and student events as well as Christmas services for all throughout the festive period where you will be made to feel very welcome. Our University chaplains will also be on hand to offer support.
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Worried about returning home after your first semester? You’re not alone
It’s been a long semester and you’ve probably found your own routine and new ways of doing things so if the idea of returning home feels strange, we’ve got some tips that might help.
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Finding balance this Christmas break
January exams and assessments can make it difficult to relax over the break but it’s important that take meaningful time off. So here’s some tips on how to do that and stay on track.
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The best things to do in Manchester over the Christmas break
Staying in Manchester over the holidays can be amazing. The city slows down and there are still plenty of cheap or free things happening. Take a look at our top tips for staying social and festive if you’re stating in Manchester.
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Student Surveys now open: Have your say!
The University’s Course Unit Surveys for this semester are now live, and we want to hear from you! Help to shaping the learning experience for current and future students, so please take a few minutes to share your views
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Issue affecting services requiring a University account login
We are currently experiencing issues affecting services that require you to log in with your University account. Our IT Services team is actively investigating and working to restore access as quickly as possible.
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IT Services Pop-Up: Start of Year Feedback
Join us for a chat and share your Start of Year experience, feedback, concerns, questions and suggestions with our friendly team of IT experts!
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Staying in Manchester this break? You’re not alone
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not a quiet campus might leave you feeling isolated and bored. So take a look at our information, advice and activities to support you when the University is closed.
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What’s on in December
Manchester in December is bursting with festive markets, cultural events, live music, community activities and low-cost things to do, perfect for celebrating the season without breaking your budget.
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Law and my lived experience: My journey to university
My motivation to study law comes not from lecture halls but from real experiences, growing up in a boxing gym, witnessing inequality, and volunteering abroad, where my commitment to justice and equity truly formed.
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Third-year survival guide
Starting third year feels like entering a new, fast-paced chapter. It’s more demanding and intense than expected, but I’ve learned helpful insights and strategies to stay organised, motivated, and balanced
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Winter 2025 graduates: Your careers support explained
Congratulations to all Winter 2025 graduates! Although your degree programme may have ended, you can still access support from the Careers Service for a further two years.
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New SafeZone alerts: Transforming campus safety with instant alerts
Starting this month, SafeZone will be expanded to all managed university computers to provide instant, real-time alerts in the event of an emergency. Read more about how this will work and why we’re doing it.
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Connectivity issues update
The latest updates on connectivity issues with some systems and services, which started on Saturday 29 November and are ongoing.
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