News, information and events for your Manchester student life
The postgraduate Research Showcase has been postponed to later in the year. Find out more. Explore the range and diversity of our research by engaging with the researchers who are at the heart of new discoveries – your fellow students and researchers! The Postgraduate Research Showcase, will take place on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 (10am – 4.30pm),…
We know it can be frustrating if your exams are approaching or you’re a postgrad still working away but you neighbours either don’t have exams or are finished and their noise level is causing a distraction for you.
Are you ready for our Universally Manchester Festival? Running from 6-9 June, our flagship bicentenary celebration features a packed programme, and you can now secure your free tickets to some of our most in-demand events!
Summer graduation ceremonies will take place in Whitworth Hall from Monday, 8 July to Friday, 19 July 2024, and the schedule of ceremonies is now live on the Graduation website. If you are graduating this summer, you can now view the date and time of your ceremony to help you plan and start making arrangements.…
As I look back as a third year PhD researcher, it has made me realise a lot about how I feel about life and the things I really care about. It has also heightened my awareness of the reality of doing a PhD, based on my experience. I wanted to share these with you in…
Pictured above from left to right is Nazir Afzal OBE, Chancellor, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, and Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor. Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, launched The University of Manchester’s new Talk 200 series on 13 February with a lecture on health inequalities. Our…
You might know a bit about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ historical figures already, you would have definitely heard about Alan Turing and Emmeline Pankhurst, but you might not know about Henry Stokes and Allan Horsfall. If you’d like to know more about where you can find out about Manchester’s rich history, here are five places you can get…
After 2022 and 2023, I realised I felt exhausted and burnt out from dealing with newness around PhD life as well as health challenges. I noticed one of the things that triggered this was that my habitual pace could only be describes as ‘very rushed’. I didn’t feel intentional with how I was doing things, I…
Embarking on a journey to live in a foreign country is an enriching experience, but it also comes with its fair share of cultural shocks. As a Chinese student new to Manchester, a vibrant and diverse city in the United Kingdom, I’ve encountered numerous eye-opening moments that have reshaped my understanding of British culture. Here…
In 2024 we celebrate our bicentenary: 200 years of learning, innovation, and research at Manchester, and we want you to get involved. We’re calling all our students to share what being ‘Made in Manchester’ means to you through art, words, sound or video. We’re asking you to capture the rich and transformative experiences you and…
Whether you’ve just completed Veganuary, are a seasoned plant-based foodie or simply veg-curious, Manchester’s vegan options are endless. Despite the fantastic range of choice, in my three years in the city, I’ve managed to sample quite a few options. Here are a few of my favourites. Purezza I’ve tried a lot of vegan pizza, and…
The festive season over December often sees many indulgences as well as time away from work…or at least trying to do the latter. As opportunity-filled and exciting as academia can be, the pressure to not switch off and taking a break from your screen/desk can be a real work culture challenge. It can be full…
When mid semester rolled around this year, I suddenly found myself dealing with the early signs of burnout. I was lying awake most nights, staring at the ceiling and wishing myself to just fall asleep. My thoughts were racing and all I wanted was to switch my brain off. Previously simple tasks like reading and…
Whether you are someone who finds themselves clubbing every weekend or just on special occasions it is still so important to understand not only the dangers that come along with night time culture but also ways that you can keep yourself safe to ensure the best night possible. In a vibrant city like Manchester, where…
Being a postgraduate student in a new city is exciting, but it can also be a lonely one. At least when I returned to Manchester to study it was for me. I had no interest in the student LGBT+ activities I’d enjoyed in my undergraduate days, and lived alone rather than in halls and so…