Canvas is here!
Canvas is now live, replacing Blackboard as the place you’ll find your course materials, submit work, and connect with your studies online – anytime and anywhere.
Student news team
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Read more: Canvas is here!
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Applications now open for the 100 Black Women Professors Now Leadership Programme
Read more: Applications now open for the 100 Black Women Professors Now Leadership ProgrammeApplications are now open for the 100 Black Women Professors Now programme, offering coaching, mentoring, and leadership development to support Black women’s academic progression and drive genuine cultural change in universities.
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University-wide network disruption
Read more: University-wide network disruptionEssential work is scheduled to take place at 8am to Midday Saturday, 6 September. 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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Managing your supervisor relationship
Read more: Managing your supervisor relationshipYour relationship with your supervisor or supervisory team is vital to your research, to your progress and to your wellbeing whilst undertaking your PhD. The University clearly outlines what is expected from all parties in the relationship in the Supervision Policy for Postgraduate Research Degrees which provides the foundations for your relationship. However every supervisory relationship…
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Issue affecting services requiring a University account login
Read more: Issue affecting services requiring a University account loginAn update on IT services and how to check the latest status of systems.
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The Instagram group chat every new Manchester student needs
Read more: The Instagram group chat every new Manchester student needsYou’re invited to join our Instagram Broadcast Channel with exclusive content for new students joining The University of Manchester in 2025.
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Join the Manchester Student Perspectives Group
Read more: Join the Manchester Student Perspectives GroupYou’ll receive a £15 Amazon voucher for each focus group you attend, and shape important University communications and initiatives. Sign up today!
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What’s on in September
Read more: What’s on in SeptemberLooking for something to kickstart your academic year? We’ve got you covered with this month’s guide to the best events in Manchester.
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Research IT Updates
Read more: Research IT UpdatesGot an IT question? We can help with everything from using or installing research software, running or creating your own code, research data storage advice and much more. No appointment required!
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Your steps to becoming a Manchester student
Read more: Your steps to becoming a Manchester studentInformation for new students on registration, accommodation and useful resources to help you settle into life at Manchester.
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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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Graduating students’ advice for first years
Read more: Graduating students’ advice for first yearsWe took a microphone along to our 2025 graduation ceremonies with one simple question: “What advice would you give to your first-year self?” These are some of their answers.
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What I wish I knew before starting university
Read more: What I wish I knew before starting universityWe asked five students at The University of Manchester for everything they wish they knew before starting their course.
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Blackboard switch-off: download your information now
Read more: Blackboard switch-off: download your information nowWe’ll be saying goodbye to Blackboard on Friday 17 October 2025 as part of the transition to Canvas, and you need to download submissions and feedback before then.
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A Master’s Guide to Wrapping Up in Manchester
Read more: A Master’s Guide to Wrapping Up in ManchesterIf you’re just about to submit your dissertation or final project, we want to say well done! We’ve got some great ways to take some time out and to celebrate.