Drugs warning: MDMA pills and powder alerts
Read the latest alerts from Manchester Drug Analysis Exchange (MANDRAKE) on dosages and substances discovered in pills and powder sold as MDMA/ecstasy.
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University publishes updated Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
Read more: University publishes updated Intellectual Property (IP) PolicyThe University’s IP Policy helps you to understand and appreciate IP rights, including things such as copyrights and patents, and how these apply in various aspects of academic life, including ideas generated through your studies.
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Enhance your skills with a Microsoft fundamentals certification
Read more: Enhance your skills with a Microsoft fundamentals certificationWe are thrilled to announce that students can now sign up for the Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications pilot and access everything they need to prepare for and book a certification assessment this term.
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‘It’s in our nature’ events this April and May
Read more: ‘It’s in our nature’ events this April and MayThis April and May, a whole host of events on campus and across Manchester will give you the chance to do just that—whether it’s volunteering to protect local green spaces, joining guided nature walks, or taking part in fun, eco-friendly activities with friends.
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Contactless tap and go across Bee Network buses and trams
Read more: Contactless tap and go across Bee Network buses and tramsManchester students now have lots of easy ways to pay for bus and tram travel, including tap and go – an easy, hassle-free way to pay with a £5 daily limit.
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Call for Nominations: The University of Manchester Open Research Award 2025
Read more: Call for Nominations: The University of Manchester Open Research Award 2025PGRs are invited to nominate themselves or colleagues for the Open Research Awards. As part of the Open Research Conference the awards, recognise individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to Open Research.
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Win £150 at the Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab
Read more: Win £150 at the Manchester 2035 Ideas LabWe need you! We’re inviting all students to explore, challenge, and add your voice at the Manchester Ideas Lab in Nancy Rothwell between 1-11 April.
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Get £25 voucher and shape the future of Canvas
Read more: Get £25 voucher and shape the future of CanvasFrom September, Blackboard Learn will be replaced with Canvas by Instructure. We’d love your input on the onboarding, training, and guidance that you and your peers will need to prepare for the change.
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You need to save your Blackboard information!
Read more: You need to save your Blackboard information!Blackboard will be switched off towards the end of this year to make way for Canvas, the University’s new central learning environment. We’re asking you to download any content you created that you wish to keep.
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Manchester Marathon Updates
Read more: Manchester Marathon UpdatesThis year’s adidas Manchester Marathon is taking place on Sunday, 27 April, and will finish outside Whitworth Hall on Oxford Road – resulting in road closures on the date.
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Make an impact with the Ethical Grand Challenges
Read more: Make an impact with the Ethical Grand ChallengesAre you ready to take action on some of the biggest issues facing the world today? The Ethical Grand Challenges (EGCs) are now open in Blackboard for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
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2025 Making a Difference Awards shortlisted entries announced
Read more: 2025 Making a Difference Awards shortlisted entries announcedWe received over 130 entries for the 2025 Awards, and the judges had a very challenging task in selecting a shortlist. The quality of the submissions was outstanding, leading to the shortlisting of 37 entries.
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Is University Investment Ethical? Share Your Thoughts
Read more: Is University Investment Ethical? Share Your ThoughtsHow should universities invest their funds? What ethical responsibilities do they have when it comes to financial decisions? Now’s your chance to get answers from key University leaders in a special open meeting podcast.
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How can we improve student experience in your Faculty?
Read more: How can we improve student experience in your Faculty?Want to see real change in how your faculty supports students? Now’s your chance to ask University leaders your questions and help shape the student experience in your area of study.
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International students, we need your feedback
Read more: International students, we need your feedbackAs a valued member of our international student community, we’d like to invite you to complete a short survey on behalf of a UK organisation who would like to learn more about your decision to study in the UK.