Research IT: December news and updates for PGRs
Take a look at what’s on over the coming month in the world of Research IT and how the services available can support your research
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Discover your new favourite spots with Cosy Campus
Read more: Discover your new favourite spots with Cosy CampusChatGPT 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.
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Drugs warning: ketamine contaminated with medetomidine
Read more: Drugs warning: ketamine contaminated with medetomidineMANDRAKE states that Medetomidine is a potent sedative used by vets on large animals and is similar to xylazine but around 200 times more potent and longer lasting. When combined with ketamine, it can cause extreme and prolonged sedation that may be fatal, and it can also leave you extremely vulnerable and at increased risk…
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Manchester 10/10 Christmas Volunteer day
Read more: Manchester 10/10 Christmas Volunteer dayManchester 10/10 and the Volunteering Team are holding a volunteering afternoon for Black Heritage students across all courses Join in the Christmas spirit and feel good activities with our Christmas Craft Volunteering Opportunity! We will be making Christmas decorations for Withington Assist’s Christmas Day lunch, and we want you to join us! Withington Assist is…
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IT support moving out of Kilburn Building
Read more: IT support moving out of Kilburn BuildingFrom Monday 24 November, the IT in-person support desk in the Kilburn Building will be temporarily re-located to the ground floor of Main Library while building works take place.
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Drugs warning: MDMA pills and powder alert
Read more: Drugs warning: MDMA pills and powder alertMANDRAKE has issued an urgent alert following two tragic deaths in Manchester linked to MDMA powder/crystals. Recent samples show highly variable purity levels, making doses unpredictable. Read our latest Harm Reduction update for advice on reducing risks, supporting others, and knowing when to seek help.
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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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Could you be one of our next Bicentenary postgraduate researchers or fellows?
Read more: Could you be one of our next Bicentenary postgraduate researchers or fellows?Applications are now open for our second cohort of The University of Manchester’s Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships – starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
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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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PGRs: Safely dispose of your old IT kit during our Amnesty Week
Read more: PGRs: Safely dispose of your old IT kit during our Amnesty WeekIf you’re PGR student with university or personal IT equipment you no longer need, then why not drop it off during our Amnesty Week?
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Law Fair
Read more: Law FairFor Law and non-Law students who are interested in a career in Law. Find out about a range of law firms and practice areas as well as their training contracts and vacation schemes.
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Autumn Careers Fair
Read more: Autumn Careers FairFor internships, placements and graduate jobs in roles from Consultancy to Marketing, Business to Finance, HR to Project Management (and much more).
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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: Top tips for you and your friends
Read more: Staying safe: Top tips for you and your friendsWhether you’re out with friends, studying, or heading home from work, we want you to feel safe so we’ve got tips to help.
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Graduating this December? Here’s the deadlines you need to know
Read more: Graduating this December? Here’s the deadlines you need to knowWe’ve got together a list of dates and deadlines you need to know about, so you know what to expect and can start planning ahead for your graduation.