Upcoming temporary system downtime: Remember your student card
From 10am, Thursday, 26 February until 10am, Tuesday, 3 March staff will be unable to print out replacement student ID cards as the University carries out an important system upgrade.

News, information and events for your Manchester student life

From 10am, Thursday, 26 February until 10am, Tuesday, 3 March staff will be unable to print out replacement student ID cards as the University carries out an important system upgrade.

Manchester Student Homes is once again celebrating the people who help make student life safer, happier and more supportive across the city — and nominations for the MSH Awards 2026 are officially open.

Brief network outages are expected on the evenings of Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 February as IT Services completes essential upgrades to the University of Manchester’s data centres.

Are you exploring opportunities in your home country or looking for jobs in the UK? Find out more about all the careers evets coming up!

Join the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict Conference to take part in the discussion and share your thoughts, 45 years on from the conflict.

The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are offering graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses. A great opportunity if you’re considering furthering your education and want to stay in Manchester.

February is Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) History Month, and this year’s theme is science and innovation. The month aims to highlight the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and today, and to raise awareness of the individuals behind these achievements, including scientists and innovators who are often overlooked. Get involved and celebrate with us!

Free pop-up MMR vaccination events are taking place on campus this February and March. No appointment is needed and all students are welcome to attend.

Are you considering Masters or PhD study? Don’t miss the Postgrad LIVE Manchester study fair this Thursday 5 February at King’s House Conference Centre, King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB.

The Academic Success Programme offers a range of free workshops and resources designed to help you build confidence and improve your Academic English skills. There are a range of workshops now available in February and March.

Student Volunteering Week runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026, and it’s a chance to celebrate the impact student volunteers make — and to get involved too.

IT Services need to perform maintenance work on Wednesday 11 February and Thursday 12 February 2026, resulting in a short disruption to network connectivity at some point between 6.30pm and 9pm on both evenings.

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, we invite staff and students to attend a special commemorative event on Tuesday 3 February at 2pm in the Students’ Union Club Academy. This event will bring together powerful voices to reflect on the Holocaust, its lasting impact, and the importance of remembrance in today’s world.

Before signing your accommodation contract for next year, let Manchester Student Homes take a look. The free checking service makes sure you understand your contract and that it’s good to go.

If you’re planning to live off campus next year and still need a housemate, Manchester Student Homes’ Find a Housemate event is a perfect place to start. Join us on Wednesday 4 February