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We are committed to creating a culture where sexual harassment and gender-based violence are never tolerated. Find out what you can do and the support on offer.

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We are committed to creating a culture where sexual harassment and gender-based violence are never tolerated. Find out what you can do and the support on offer.

The Wellbeing Team are running a series of events over the next few weeks to help you with improving your wellbeing – check out some of the upcoming events here.

For World Mental Health Day on Thursday, 10 October we’re taking a look at the Student Support Wheel and checking in to see how we’re doing. Plus you can get a FREE subscription to Headspace as a student!

As PhD researcher Rachel takes on the final stages of her PhD she reflects on how learning to be kind to herself is one of the most important lessons she’s learned.

If you’ve just completed your exams and/or assessments – well done! You should be so proud of yourself. You might find, however, that you need a pause.

As a master’s student with a dissertation deadline looming at the end of summer, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to find a balance during these busy months – Here are my tips.

University comes with a whole host of challenges, even more so if you’re an estranged student. We want you to know that you’re not alone, and there’s support available to help you overcome some of the additional hurdles you may face.

Last week we published information about the increase in Measles cases both nationally and in Manchester. If you missed it, please take time to read it. As part of the public health response to the rise in cases we are offering MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations to all students on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday…

We are writing to inform you about the recent increase in measles cases in England, including Greater Manchester. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. After discussion with Manchester Public Health, we are advising all staff and students to: What is measles? Measles is a very…

In honour of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) we have listed several places that you can access LGBTQ+ specific support. If you have experienced a hate crime, please reach out to a trusted person and consider accessing support using any of the methods below. All students should feel comfortable to express themselves…

As a neurodivergent student, navigating university life can present unique challenges and obstacles that other students may not be familiar with. It can be a lonely feeling if you don’t have a support system that understands the complexity of having a neurodevelopmental or mental health condition in an academic environment. At the University of Manchester,…

At 9am every Saturday morning at over 1,000 locations across the country, Parkrun and their army of volunteers mark out their courses, set-up their start lines and get their stop-watches handy, ready to welcome thousands of people. Parkrun is an organisation which puts on 5km runs every week in each location. Provided for free and with…

University life can feel like a rollercoaster. Most students at some point will find themselves feeling overwhelmed with feelings of stress and anxiety, whether it be from academic pressures or personal challenges. From my experience I know that I often lack the coping skills to deal with these thoughts and feelings, and find myself looking…