IT support moving out of Kilburn Building
From Monday 24 November, the IT in-person support desk in the Kilburn Building will be temporarily re-located to the ground floor of Main Library while building works take place.

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From Monday 24 November, the IT in-person support desk in the Kilburn Building will be temporarily re-located to the ground floor of Main Library while building works take place.

At the University of Manchester, we stand by our values of respect, inclusion, and consent. But national and University data shows we must do more.

All those completing the survey will be eligible to enter into a prize draw to win one of two £100 gift cards or 5 £40 gift cards.

We have 20 Love2Shop vouchers worth £25 each up for grabs if you take 10 minutes of your time to complete the Jisc Digital Experience Insight survey today.

We’ll be hosting a series of events and activities to raise awareness, share support resources, and encourage everyone in our university community to take action.

The Manchester 10/10 Black Leadership Programme is now open for applications from undergraduate students of Black heritage, offering workshops, mentorship, funding, and leadership opportunities to enhance personal and professional development.

We’re doing some major upgrades to the University’s network over November. This means there will be short planned periods where WiFi, wired connections, and some key systems might briefly go offline.

The University of Manchester celebrates Black History Month, honouring the history, culture, and contributions of Black people in the UK and beyond. The month highlights Black excellence and resilience across our community.

Services — including My Manchester, Slate, and Microsoft 365 — are now back online. We believe the issue has been resolved, and all services are currently stable.

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new sustainability push, No Time to Waste, ahead of World Sustainability Day tomorrow, furthering our commitment to a greener future. As part of it, we are also launching our brand new sustainable travel app, CommuteUoM.

MANDRAKE has issued an urgent alert following two tragic deaths in Manchester linked to MDMA powder/crystals. Recent samples show highly variable purity levels, making doses unpredictable. Read our latest Harm Reduction update for advice on reducing risks, supporting others, and knowing when to seek help.

Take a 10-minute survey about your experience of The University of Manchester Library and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher. Your feedback informs how we improve our facilities, so let us know what you think.

Applications are now open for our second cohort of The University of Manchester’s Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships – starting in the 2026/27 academic year.

The University of Manchester has launched From Manchester for the world – our new strategy that sets out where we’re heading over the next decade. Find out how you can get involved.

Our University has been ranked 8th in the UK and 56th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The prestigious rankings evaluate more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories.