What’s On in January
Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break! Amidst exams and assessments be sure to schedule in time to step away from your studies. Here’s our list of the best things to get your New Year up and running.

News, information and events for your Manchester student life

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break! Amidst exams and assessments be sure to schedule in time to step away from your studies. Here’s our list of the best things to get your New Year up and running.

Staying in Manchester this festive break? Student Stuti is and is here to help you make it a joyous one, despite the obvious challenges of being away from family, loved ones and friends.

First year undergraduate student. Vinayak shares his experience of different events and how embracing opportunities has enhanced his first semester in Manchester

Blackboard will be unavailable from 10pm on Tuesday 17 December until 4am on Wednesday 18 December.

Taking inspiration from the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas, Student content creator, Mia, shows how you can get in the festive spirit and end the semester on a high, despite the stresses and strains of academic life.

Are you in the festive spirit yet? There’s plenty to do as the year winds down. From holiday shows to seasonal celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what’s happening this month…

Are you looking to explore a new way of learning that combines the flexibility of online content with the engagement of in-person sessions? The University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) offers a variety of blended learning units for Semester 2

Join us in person or online to shape the future of our Fallowfield Campus.

Are you making a difference to society or the environment? Do you know someone who is? The Making a Difference Awards celebrate the positive impact our students, staff, alumni, and external partners are having on the wellbeing of our communities and wider society.

Each year, we take the streets to march for an end of sexual violence and ensure safety and autonomy for all women and marginalised genders in Manchester. Join us this year on Thursday, 21 November and march with us to Reclaim the Night!

No expensive tickets, travel costs, or audience distractions – just enjoy the show! Thanks to the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, all university members can stream acclaimed performances from major UK theatre companies online at no cost!

Do you hear that? Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is sprinting towards the top of the charts! Before we get too carried away, have a read through what’s happening on and around campus this month…

With celebrations that include lighting Sikh temples with candles, to sharing meals and engaging in acts of selfless service to support the community, we wish all those who celebarte a happy Bandi Chhor Divas.

The Krishna Consciousness Society (KCSoc) wishes everyone a very happy and blissful Diwali. As per eastern wisdom and philosophy, each and every individual is a special part of this wonderful creation that we see around ourselves.

The University of Manchester is committed to supporting students facing unexpected financial difficulties through the Cost of Living Support Fund – find out what it is and who can apply here!