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Join Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair of Wellcome Trust and 27th Prime Minister of Australia for this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture. Find out more and how to book your place.

From ground-breaking research to global collaboration, this year’s Manchester Doctoral College Excellence Awards celebrated the people making a real impact across our postgraduate research community.

Join Policy@Manchester and the Institute for Government for an interactive workshop on engaging with policy makers.

Whether you’re out with friends, studying, or heading home from work, we want you to feel safe so we’ve got tips to help.

If the the end of semester also means the end of your tenancy. Take a look at our advice on deposit return to make sure that your move out goes as smoothly as possible.

Research IT provides specialised IT services for researchers at the University. Find out how the team can support your research and what events and training are taking place.

May in Manchester marks the start of exam season, but that doesn’t mean the city slows down. With longer days, warmer weather and plenty of relaxed events, it’s the perfect time to balance revision with moments to unwind. Whether you’re looking for a calm study break, a quick night out, or something active to clear…

Looking for a calm place to focus? The University Library has a range of quieter study spaces across campus and here’s where you can find them.

The Fund can assist you with living costs you may be struggling to meet whilst studying, including accommodation costs, electricity bills, food shopping, study related costs including placement travel costs. Find out more about how to apply.

Join us for a free and fun Cooking@Manchester cooking class on campus, with Manchester’s very own Simon Wood. Book your place now!

If you are graduating this summer, you’re probably starting to plan for graduation soon and we want to help you feel that it is affordable. Find out what costs to expect and optional extras so you can plan and budget accordingly.

It’s In Our Nature is our annual campaign that aims to get staff, students and the wider community engaged with the natural beauty and biodiversity present on our campus. This year, we have a number of great events lined up commencing the week of the 21st of April.

If you’re graduating this summer take a look at the schedule of ceremonies and all the dates you need to know so that you can plan ahead.

Our Budget Boost Guide is a collection of support available to help you navigate the cost of living while studying here at Manchester.

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.