National Student Survey results 2026 – another year of improvement, in a fast-moving sector
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, Jenn Hallam.
Student news team
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Read more: National Student Survey results 2026 – another year of improvement, in a fast-moving sector
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SMS emergency alerts now active
Read more: SMS emergency alerts now activeThe University can now send urgent notifications directly to your mobile device ensuring that you can receive instant alerts in the event of serious incidents. Find out more.
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Summer 2026 graduates: Your careers support explained
Read more: Summer 2026 graduates: Your careers support explainedCongratulations to all Summer 2026 graduates! Although your degree programme may have ended, you can still access support from the Careers Service for a further two years. Find out more.
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You’re invited to the 2026 Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
Read more: You’re invited to the 2026 Cockcroft Rutherford LectureJoin Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair of Wellcome Trust and 27th Prime Minister of Australia for this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture. Find out more and how to book your place.
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Celebrating Postgraduate Success with the MDC Excellence Awards 2026
Read more: Celebrating Postgraduate Success with the MDC Excellence Awards 2026From ground-breaking research to global collaboration, this year’s Manchester Doctoral College Excellence Awards celebrated the people making a real impact across our postgraduate research community.
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Social Prescribing Summer Social Event
Read more: Social Prescribing Summer Social EventThe university’s social prescribing team are running a summer social event at the Student’s Union this Friday 26th June 1-3pm in the Nest.
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Workshop: Achieving policy impact for academics
Read more: Workshop: Achieving policy impact for academicsJoin Policy@Manchester and the Institute for Government for an interactive workshop on engaging with policy makers.
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Main Library Blue 1 will temporarily close for refurbishment – shaped by your feedback
Read more: Main Library Blue 1 will temporarily close for refurbishment – shaped by your feedbackBlue 1 will be temporarily closed from Monday, 29 June while refurbishment work takes place to improve the space. Find out more.
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University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impact
Read more: University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impactThe University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
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NEW: Easier ways to access Mental Health Support
Read more: NEW: Easier ways to access Mental Health SupportFrom Tuesday 23 June, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is launching a new website and self-referral form make it easier for you to access support.
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University of Manchester in top 40 in QS World University Rankings 2027
Read more: University of Manchester in top 40 in QS World University Rankings 2027The University of Manchester has been ranked in the top 40 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read more about how the University scored and reaction from our President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Fully-funded summer internships in Canada: applications open
Read more: Fully-funded summer internships in Canada: applications openHow would you like to spend next summer on a fully-funded internship in Canada? Applications are now open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Scheme for summer 2027.
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Find Your Village – Student Belonging Event
Read more: Find Your Village – Student Belonging EventThis June, join the Wellbeing Team & the Social Prescribers for this months “Find your Village” belonging event. This is an opportunity to meet new people and learn about what support is available, healthy relationships and how to take care of your wellbeing.
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Refugee Week 2026
Read more: Refugee Week 2026Universities of Sanctuary is a national network of university staff, lecturers, academics and students. They are working to make Higher Education institutions places of safety, solidarity and empowerment for people seeking sanctuary.
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It’s riskier than you think
Read more: It’s riskier than you thinkSince 2022, we have been running our Harm Reduction campaign dedicated to ensuring your wellbeing is a priority. In this article, you can read through our tips to help you the understand the risks associated with drugs and the steps you can take to reduce these.