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In 2024 we celebrate our bicentenary: 200 years of learning, innovation, and research at Manchester, and we want you to get involved. We’re calling all our students to share what being ‘Made in Manchester’ means to you through art, words, sound or video. We’re asking you to capture the rich and transformative experiences you and…
The University ‘painted the town purple’ on Wednesday, 17 January with a brilliant pathway of light illuminating Oxford Road to mark the start of our 200th anniversary celebrations. Light Up, the first in a series of exciting bicentenary events planned throughout 2024, saw campus transform from a frosty white to a resplendent purple. Iconic buildings…
Here we are at the start of a new year, 2024. A very special moment for us at The University of Manchester, as we mark our bicentenary. A year to celebrate 200 years of learning, innovation and research. 200 years of our incredible people and community. 200 years of global influence. A time to reflect…
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Duncan Ivison as its next President & Vice-Chancellor. He will formally take up his role as President & Vice-Chancellor on 1st August 2024. He will succeed Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell who steps down after 14 years in the role at the end of July 2024 when her contract…
Content warning: This article includes reference to sexual harassment and violence and may be triggering to some readers. At The University of Manchester, we’re committed to promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated. Sexual harassment is any kind of unwanted behaviour with either explicit or implicit sexual overtones that…
We’re committed to promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated. That’s why we’re sharing our Never OK campaign, to make sure every student understands consent, has the confidence to be an active bystander and knows how to report any incidents. Understanding Consent Sexual harassment is any kind of unwanted…
Latest news 3rd July 2024: Recent Protest – Publication of Questions and Answers 17th June 2024: Update on protest activity – a message from Patrick Hackett, Chief Operating Officer 10th June 2024: Recent protests: joint University and Students’ Union statement 25 May 2024: Updated: Exam contingency plans following occupation of the Whitworth Hall 17 May…
A drug alert has been issued in Manchester over neon green ‘ToR’ 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 two and a half times the common oral dose. MANDRAKE are an organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University who…
What has happened? The University and College Union (UCU) has failed to reach the legal threshold for a further mandate for industrial action over pay and working conditions. The ballot closed on Friday, 3 November and followed the UCU’s latest mandate, which ended in late September 2023. The turnout, which was 42.59% of all eligible…
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…