News, information and events for your Manchester student life
Read the latest guidance for students and staff in response to the Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, including information on travel, placements and support available from the University.
If you’re staying in Manchester over the summer, there’s a whole host of opportunities for you to get involved with – from exploring the city to volunteering – we’ve got plenty of ways for you to try something new, build new skills meet new people or just keep busy!
Whether you’re tackling final assignments, prepping for resits, or finishing your dissertation, the Library is here to support you all summer long with workshops, online resources, and drop-in support. Here’s how you can get the help you need…
A message to colleagues and students following recent EHRC draft guidance and the University’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, dignity and support.
Do you want part-time work in September before courses start? We are looking for friendly and proactive students to work as AskMe Ambassadors during Welcome 2026.
Further to the announcements we made in early May regarding the cyber security incident involving the Canvas platform, Instructure have confirmed that the incident has been contained and that steps have been taken to prevent further unauthorised activity.
Free events, wellbeing advice and support and free breakfasts; everything you need to know to get you through the next few weeks.
Don’t forget to log your volunteering hours on Volunteer Hub – the deadline to register and complete your volunteering is 31 May. Plus, the Ethical Grand Challenges are changing!
Rob is the Associate Vice President for Students and wants to hear from you! Stop for a chat at the Students’ Union on Wednesday 20 May, from 1pm, to make change happen!
The University has published an updated Acceptable Use Policy for IT Facilities and Services. The revised policy reflects how digital technologies are now used across teaching, research and student life, while continuing to support academic freedom and freedom of speech.
Following the updates shared this week on StaffNet and Student News regarding a cyber security incident involving the Canvas (online learning) platform, we wanted to provide a further update. What has happened? We have been informed by Instructure, the supplier of Canvas, that data associated with the University of Manchester has been accessed as part of this incident. The data…
Over the next few weeks, we’re offering lots of free breakfasts, snacks and dinks to keep you going throughout the exam and assessment period. Click to find out what’s on offer!
Further to the Canvas status update we shared on Monday 4 May regarding a cyber security incident, we have now been informed by Instructure, the supplier of Canvas, that data associated with the University of Manchester has been accessed as part of this incident. The data involved may include names, email addresses and user identification numbers of some Canvas…
We are aware of technical issues currently affecting some Canvas submissions. Our IT and Digital teams are actively monitoring the situation and working closely with the supplier.
We have been informed of a cyber security incident by Instructure, the supplier of Canvas. No impact to other University of Manchester systems has been identified and staff and students should continue to use Canvas as normal.