News, information and events for your Manchester student life
The University of Manchester has maintained its place among the world’s leading universities, retaining its position in the UK’s top six and as one of Europe’s highest-ranked institutions in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
This October, The University of Manchester will be hosting our Innovation Festival here on campus, where you can meet inspirational founders and academic experts, explore new possibilities and grow your network.
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, Jenn Hallam.
The 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.
From 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.
Blue 1 will be temporarily closed from Monday, 29 June while refurbishment work takes place to improve the space. Find out more.
The 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.
From 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.
The 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.
Universities 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.
We strongly encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed this kind of behaviour to come forward so we can support you and take action. Find out more about our University’s Report & Support service, where you can report any incident of bullying, harassment, discrimination, gender-based violence or hate.
Whether you’re graduating this year, preparing to graduate in 2026, or simply starting to explore your future career options, Graduate Careers Week 2026 is designed to help you take your next step with confidence.
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…