News, information and events for your Manchester student life
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over purple ‘FC Barcelona’ embossed tablets which are being sold as ecstasy/MDMA. The tablets have been analytically confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain a strong three times the common oral dose. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who chemically analyse drugs across…
We get it, being on a tight budget while trying to live sustainably can be a real juggling act. But you can make such a big difference with just a few small changes in your daily habits. From getting to and from campus to eating a plant-based meal, there’s plenty of simple things you can…
Recent demonstrations on campus and social media comments have made claims that need correcting. We want to make it clear that The University of Manchester (including its graphene activities) has no involvement with the Israeli defence sector. For clarification, in 2014 an early graphene manufacturing spinout called 2-D Tech was sold to a British company…
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over yellow ‘Tomorrowland’ embossed tablets which are being sold as ecstasy/MDMA. The tablets have been analytically confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain a strong dose of dipentylone, a synthetic cathinone. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who chemically analyse drugs across the…
A commitment to good community relations at this difficult time We understand that our University community is deeply concerned about the escalating violence, loss of life and the dreadful situation in Israel and Palestine. The University and Students’ Union are continuing to stand together, committed to assuring good community relations at this difficult time as…
No tolerance to discriminatory behaviour We understand that our University community, particularly those with friends, family or close ties to the region, will be deeply concerned about the escalating violence, loss of life and the dreadful situation in Israel and Palestine. For all those affected, you have our deepest sympathies and support. Feeling safe and supported…
Wellbeing support for students affected by the conflict in the Middle East Many students and staff across our University community will be deeply affected by the current conflict and loss of life in the Middle East. In times of conflict, when emotions and tensions inevitably rise to the surface, it is important for us to…
We are deeply distressed by the escalating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza, and understand the conflict is of great concern for our University community, particularly those with friends, family or close ties to the region. We express our sympathy for all those now caught up in the escalating conflict. In these very…
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over red ‘M5 Competition’ embossed tablets which are being sold as ecstasy/MDMA. The tablets have been analytically confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain two and a half to three times the common dose of MDMA. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who…
Many of our University community, particularly those with friends, family or close ties to the region, will be deeply concerned about the escalating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza over recent days. The University is contacting all those staff and students from the region to remind them that we are there for…
Sometimes, articles like these can feel so full of important information that it’s hard to tell if a human actually wrote it, so I wanted to say: Hi, my name’s Josh and sometimes, I feel lonely too. I’m writing this article for anyone who has experienced loneliness during their time at university and to make…
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over silver ‘Punisher’ embossed tablets which are being sold as ecstasy/MDMA. The tablets have been analytically confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain two and a half times the common dose of MDMA. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who chemically analyse drugs…
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester after multiple samples of fine white powder, potentially mis-sold as cocaine, confirmed by Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) to contain the synthetic cathinone – alpha-PVP. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who chemically analyse drugs across the city. If unwell please seek medical attention.…
Moving out of University accommodation and into a shared student home brings some new responsibilities. We’ve got a handy guide to everything you need to do to make moving in stress free.
Over the summer, we started some serious party planning, as in 2024 we’ll be celebrating a very special milestone: The University of Manchester’s 200th year. As part of next year’s celebrations, we’re excited to share that we’ll be unveiling a special ‘walk of fame’ style installation – similar in style to the Hollywood walk of…