Get involved with Student Volunteering Week!
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.
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University-wide network disruption on 11 and 12 February
Read more: University-wide network disruption on 11 and 12 FebruaryIT 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.
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What’s on in February
Read more: What’s on in FebruaryFebruary in Manchester brings together romantic evenings, cultural celebrations and feel-good activities to get you through the last stretch of winter. Whether you’re looking for something creative, active or just a cosy night out with friends, there’s plenty happening across the city.
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Campus Solutions Student System downtime
Read more: Campus Solutions Student System downtimeIT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, which means it will be unavailable on the specified dates.
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Calling all final-year students: Win big. Help others. Share your views.
Read more: Calling all final-year students: Win big. Help others. Share your views.Final – year undergraduates spend just a few minutes sharing your experience of Uni and you could win VIP backstage Parklife tickets, flight vouchers or a graduation package.
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Planned rail disruption at Manchester Piccadilly
Read more: Planned rail disruption at Manchester PiccadillyMost services through Manchester Piccadilly will be affected by a planned closure from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February, and again on Saturday 1 March and Sunday 22 March (until 13:00).
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Broaden your degree this semester with a UCIL course unit
Read more: Broaden your degree this semester with a UCIL course unitWith Semester 2 just around the corner, now is a great time to think about how you could add something different to your studies with free course units.
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Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and training
Read more: Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and trainingThe University of Manchester has entered a partnership with Microsoft to become one of the world’s first universities to provide its 65,000 staff and students with equitable access to the full Microsoft 365 Copilot AI suite, alongside training to support effective use.
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Potential Wi-Fi disruption on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January
Read more: Potential Wi-Fi disruption on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 JanuaryEssential work is scheduled to take place between 8am on Saturday 24 and 8pm on Sunday 25 January. It is not anticipated that students will experience disruption during this time, but should be aware that this will be an “at risk” period.
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What’s on in January
Read more: What’s on in JanuaryJanuary in Manchester is all about fresh starts and easing back into city life after the festive break. Whether you’re setting new goals, sticking to a budget, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, the city still has plenty to offer.
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Free breakfasts, snacks, soup and drinks across campus!
Read more: Free breakfasts, snacks, soup and drinks across campus!Over the next few weeks, we’ve offering lots of free breakfasts, snacks, soup and drinks to keep you going throughout the exam and assessment period. Click to find out what’s on offer!
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There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference Awards
Read more: There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference AwardsThe deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
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Take a break: Study, exams and wellbeing support
Read more: Take a break: Study, exams and wellbeing supportFree events, wellbeing advice and support and free breakfasts; everything you need to know to get you through the next few weeks.
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Xerox Printers unavailable on Tuesday 6 January 2026
Read more: Xerox Printers unavailable on Tuesday 6 January 2026IT Services are performing the annual upgrade on the Xerox printing system, so the Xerox Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) will be unavailable for use on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
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Flu cases on the rise: guidance for students
Read more: Flu cases on the rise: guidance for studentsFlu and flu-like illnesses on the rise, nationally. Make sure you know how to reduce the risks of transmission and which health service to use if you need help.