What’s new on campus: Everything you need to know
A lot has been happening on campus – from your new learning environment, revamped facilities in Main Library and you new Students’ Union exec – catch up with all that’s new.

News, information and events for your Manchester student life

A lot has been happening on campus – from your new learning environment, revamped facilities in Main Library and you new Students’ Union exec – catch up with all that’s new.

Starting university is exciting, but with so many Welcome events happening in your first week, it can be tricky to know where to begin. To help you navigate it all we’ve grouped activities – pick the ones that suit you and dive in!

South Australia is heading to the United Kingdom this October with its first-ever Move to South Australia UK Roadshow, inviting skilled workers, and professionals to explore the opportunity to build a rewarding life and career in one of the world’s most liveable regions.

Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Eli Simon, will bring this central festival ritual directly to campus on the University Green: Tuesday 23 September & Wednesday 24 September, 16:00.

Broaden your horizons with UCIL’s 20+ course units, from sustainability to leadership and communication. Boost your employability with enterprise and entrepreneurship courses from the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC).

Here you’ll find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions you may have before arriving on campus for the first time.

We know that the nation’s drinking habits have changed in recent years, but new Bupa UK Insurance research has uncovered the factors behind this step-change – and it lies in what we’ve been Googling.

We’re looking for creative students to join our Student Content Creator team! Are you interested in sharing your life as a student by producing social and written content for University channels? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

The Cultural Welcome is back for its second year: a week-long festival designed to connect you with the incredible theatres, galleries, music venues, and cultural spaces right on your doorstep.

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.

Applications 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.

Essential 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.

Your 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…

An update on IT services and how to check the latest status of systems.

You’re invited to join our Instagram Broadcast Channel with exclusive content for new students joining The University of Manchester in 2025.