Travel around Greater Manchester? Help improve road safety for women
Whether you walk to lectures, cycle across campus, drive home at weekends or use public transport to get around Greater Manchester, your experiences matter.
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Celebrating the final chapter of Team Rwanda
Read more: Celebrating the final chapter of Team RwandaThe University’s flagship international volunteering programme, Team Rwanda, has come to an end after an inspiring final year.
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Network issues – Thursday, 3 September
Read more: Network issues – Thursday, 3 SeptemberLatest update: 4.15pm The incident is believed to be fully resolved and all services working as expected. If you are a student and are experiencing issues please report them to IT Services by raising a ticket in Connect. Latest update: 2.30pm IT Services have found the cause of the network connectivity issues and connections have…
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PGRs: Start the new academic year with Teams, not Zoom
Read more: PGRs: Start the new academic year with Teams, not ZoomWe 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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Finding your Manchester research community
Read more: Finding your Manchester research communityA welcome message from your Postgraduate Research Officer, details of Welcome events for PGRs and lots more support for your time at Manchester.
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Leaving University after your masters: What you need to know and do
Read more: Leaving University after your masters: What you need to know and doIf you’re about to finish your studies with us there are some life-admin things that you either need to do or know about to make your next move a bit easier.
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Ways to celebrate your achievements in Manchester
Read more: Ways to celebrate your achievements in ManchesterMasters 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
Read more: University of Manchester among world’s leading universities in latest global rankingThe 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!
Read more: 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
Read more: Register now for our Innovation Festival: 5-9 October 2026This 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
Read more: Message from Duncan to all studentsA 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
Read more: Course Unit Selection: key info for next weekCourse 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
Read more: Keeping our campus cycle-friendly: Bike and Lock Sweep this SummerFrom 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!
Read more: 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
Read more: Save the date: The University of Manchester Innovation Festival 5-9 October 2026The 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.