Work Experience Bursary – now open!
We want to help you with the costs of undertaking your career related work experience. This is why the Careers Service has a dedicated bursary fund which is open to full-time undergraduate students.
Support and Advice
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Read more: Work Experience Bursary – now open!
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Your guide to academic support
Read more: Your guide to academic supportWe want you to feel confident and supported as you progress through your studies or research here with us, so here’s a quick guide to the services and resources available to you throughout your time at Manchester.
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PGRs: Changes to the availability of Zoom
Read more: PGRs: Changes to the availability of ZoomWe are standardising our video conferencing services in favour of Microsoft Teams. This means that we will be moving away from Zoom, and do not plan to renew our University-wide Zoom contract beyond February 2026.
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Top tips for keeping your student home safe and secure
Read more: Top tips for keeping your student home safe and secureWe’ve got some simple things to help keep your property safe and secure, including free window locks from Manchester Student Homes!
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Staying safe as you travel in Manchester
Read more: Staying safe as you travel in ManchesterFrom understanding different types of taxis to keeping your bike in working order, here’s what you need to know to stay safe travelling throughout the city,
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Top tips for keeping your phone and bike safe on campus
Read more: Top tips for keeping your phone and bike safe on campusRead top tips from our Campus Support and Security team to help you keep your belongings on campus
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Wellbeing support you might not know about
Read more: Wellbeing support you might not know aboutFor World Mental Health Day, we’ve put together a quick guide to the services and resources available to you throughout your time at Manchester that can support your wellbeing.
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The Library: Supporting you and your studies
Read more: The Library: Supporting you and your studiesThe Library probably does more than you think! From all the books and digital resources you need to skills development workshops and drop-in sessions, the Library is here to support you and your studies.
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Who and what are Academic Advisors?
Read more: Who and what are Academic Advisors?You Academic Advisor is a member of academic staff from your department who is there to help you out in navigating your journey throughout university. Whether it’s about your academic development and skills, meeting academic commitments, your personal well-being or planning for your career and life after uni.
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Managing your supervisor relationship
Read more: Managing your supervisor relationshipYour relationship with your supervisor or supervisory team is vital to your research, to your progress and to your wellbeing whilst undertaking your PhD. The University clearly outlines what is expected from all parties in the relationship in the Supervision Policy for Postgraduate Research Degrees which provides the foundations for your relationship. However every supervisory relationship…
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Your steps to becoming a Manchester student
Read more: Your steps to becoming a Manchester studentInformation for new students on registration, accommodation and useful resources to help you settle into life at Manchester.
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Blackboard switch-off: download your information now
Read more: Blackboard switch-off: download your information nowWe’ll be saying goodbye to Blackboard on Friday 17 October 2025 as part of the transition to Canvas, and you need to download submissions and feedback before then.
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The ultimate packing guide for new students
Read more: The ultimate packing guide for new studentsStarting university is an exciting time, easily become a last-minute scramble. Let us help you stay organised and avoid either bringing way too much or forgetting to pack the essentials.
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Supporting you with issues of harassment and sexual misconduct
Read more: Supporting you with issues of harassment and sexual misconductFrom August 2025, all universities in England must meet new rules from the Office for Students about how we support students with issues like harassment, sexual misconduct and gender-based violence. Here’s all of the support available at Manchester.
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Moving into Uni Halls and your first year accommodation
Read more: Moving into Uni Halls and your first year accommodationMoving into your Uni accommodation should be an amazing and exciting time. Being prepared can help make sure it is, so we’ve got top tips for what you really need to bring.