News, information and events for your Manchester student life
Transform your innovative ideas into business opportunities with the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre’s (MEC) Get Started programme! Open to all University of Manchester students, this online challenge-based programme offers funding up to £500, entrepreneurial skill development, and pitch deck training.
Building movement into your everyday routine doesn’t have to mean sweat-soaked gym sessions or marathon training. Student Content Creator Szymon looks at easy ways to get (and keep) moving.
Taking notice is about being mindful of the moment – what’s happening, and how it makes us think and feel which can help us better understand ourselves.
Student content creator, Megan, shares her favourite spots beyond the city centre and Oxford Road. From favourite village coffee shops to picturesque reservoirs – there’s inspiration for next time you want to explore somewhere new.
With 10th to 14th February being Student Volunteering Week, there’s no better time to get involved in volunteering.
Before things get too busy this semester let student content creator Hanifah help you make the most of Uni and everything the city and just beyond have to offer.
We know many of you are feeling the pressure of rising living costs right now, and we understand that any increase in rent can add to financial worries. With that in mind, we want to be transparent about the steps we’re taking, why they’re necessary, and how we’re supporting students who are most affected.
Have a read as third-year student Bashir talks about his experince staying focused on the things that matter despite the gloomy skies and constant rain!
The Advice and Response Team and Manchester Student Homes are hosting a student safety event on 6th Feb (11-3) in the Foyer of Uni Place. The event coincides with Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week and Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (3-9 Feb).
‘Strategy’ – it’s a word we hardly heard as students; unless it was the strategy for a pub crawl to enable all players to attend for as long as possible. That instantly changed when we were elected as Executive Officers at the Students’ Union.
These are some things that our student content creators have been thinking about – their hopes (and fears) as well as tips for making semester two a great one.
Student content creator Jessica looks the lessons her first semester has taught her. One of the biggest is change is everywhere and so going with the flow opens up a world of opportunities.
Student content creator Mia shares why the new semester is the perfect opportunity to give the whole ‘new year new me’ thing another shot with tips for realistic resolutions that will help you get the most out of your studies.
Postgraduate Researchers are invited to contribute to The University of Manchester’s Open Research Conference 2025. Find out how to share your contributions or register to attend the conference.
As student content creator, Stuti starts her final semester she shares words of encouragement to others in the same position and shares and ideas to help everyone make the most of their time here.