Why you should volunteer: In celebration of Student Volunteering Week
With 10th to 14th February being Student Volunteering Week, there’s no better time to get involved in volunteering.
Student Life
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Getting the most out of Uni: My tips for semester 2
Read more: Getting the most out of Uni: My tips for semester 2Before 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.
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University accommodation rent prices for next year
Read more: University accommodation rent prices for next yearWe 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.
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Winter Blues getting you down? How to cope with stress and find balance in your student life.
Read more: Winter Blues getting you down? How to cope with stress and find balance in your student life.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!
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Student Safety Event
Read more: Student Safety EventThe 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).
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How students are shaping the Manchester 2035 strategy
Read more: How students are shaping the Manchester 2035 strategy‘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.
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Making the most of semester 2: What our students are doing
Read more: Making the most of semester 2: What our students are doingThese 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.
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Going with the flow: Lessons from my first semester in Manchester
Read more: Going with the flow: Lessons from my first semester in ManchesterStudent 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.
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Semester Two Resolutions: Aiming high or just to make it to your 9am
Read more: Semester Two Resolutions: Aiming high or just to make it to your 9amStudent 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.
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Calling all PGRs: Contribute to The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025
Read more: Calling all PGRs: Contribute to The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025Postgraduate 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.
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Ushering in my last semester: My advice to you
Read more: Ushering in my last semester: My advice to youAs 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.
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Say yellow to the Bee Network and save on travel
Read more: Say yellow to the Bee Network and save on travelFrom January 2025, all Greater Manchester’s bus services will be part of the Bee Network. Make sure you’ve got the right ticket this semester and find out about student tickets and prices.
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Thinking of a summer overseas? A summer school programme could be for you!
Read more: Thinking of a summer overseas? A summer school programme could be for you!Are you looking to explore a new place this summer while expanding your knowledge? Consider a summer school in 2025, where you can spend a month sampling living and studying abroad. Applications open now!
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PhD students, could you be an Academic tutor on the Manchester Access Programme?
Read more: PhD students, could you be an Academic tutor on the Manchester Access Programme?We’re looking for Postgraduate Researchers to join the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) as academic tutors. You’ll be paid to tutor local sixth form students from underrepresented groups, and support their progression to University.
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There’s still time to enter the 2025 Making a Difference Awards
Read more: There’s still time to enter the 2025 Making a Difference AwardsEach year we invite our University community to enter the Making a Difference Awards. The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 15 January!