Spring Student Safety Fair
Join us to learn about safety and wellbeing support available on campus and citywide. No booking needed; drop in for information and resources.

News, information and events for your Manchester student life

Join us to learn about safety and wellbeing support available on campus and citywide. No booking needed; drop in for information and resources.

Further to our news item last week outlining the symptoms of meningitis and what to do if you are worried following the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, the latest data indicates there are no new cases confirmed.

Meningitis can be hard to identify at first because it can be like flu. Be aware of the symptoms and know what to do if you’re worried about yourself, or others.

Find out more about the wide range of workshops and groups for students between April and June 2026. Get practical tools and supportive environments to manage stress, build resilience, and improve mental wellbeing.

Sometimes it feels like everyone shares Uni life as a highlight reel, but in reality university also involves challenges. Here, student blogger Grace shares why it’s okay (and very normal) not to love Uni all the time.

It’s not too late to sign up for a fun-filled 2.5k or 5k run, walk or jog on Wednesday, 4 March. Make new friends and become part of our Purple Wave community.

Free pop-up MMR vaccination events are taking place on campus this February and March. No appointment is needed and all students are welcome to attend.

If you’re going out celebrating, whether you’re clubbing, going to a house party or going to a rave, we’ve got some tips for you on how to look after yourself and those around you while also having a blast.

Christmas as a uni student doesn’t always feel like a Miracle on 34th street. The excitement of counting down the days can be quickly replaced by the stress of counting down the words in a 2000-word essay. However, there are ways to manage the end-of-semester demands and still make the most of Christmas at uni.

Winter in Manchester can be tough. The days get shorter, the cold creeps in and the temptation to hibernate is very real, but student Rosie shares how she’s learned to not just survive winter, but make is magical!

Flu and flu-like illnesses on the rise, nationally. Make sure you know how to reduce the risks of transmission and which health service to use if you need help.

It’s been a long semester and you’ve probably found your own routine and new ways of doing things so if the idea of returning home feels strange, we’ve got some tips that might help.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not a quiet campus might leave you feeling isolated and bored. So take a look at our information, advice and activities to support you when the University is closed.

Returning to university after placement is challenging. Rebuilding routines, reconnecting with peers, rediscovering the city, and balancing academics with wellbeing gradually helps you adjust, boosting confidence, productivity, and final-year success.

ChatGPT said:Cosy Campus offers warm, welcoming spaces across the University where students can relax, study, or socialise. With microwaves, hot water, comfy seating and power sockets, it’s your go to spot between lectures.