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Looking to make the most of your free choice units this year? A UCIL course unit could help you broaden your horizons, explore a new subject area, or develop skills that support your future career.

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, they are your go to spot between lectures.

The Stellify Award is changing for some undergraduate students from this academic year. Find out everything you need to know.

We’re looking for creative students to join our Student Content Creator team! Are you interested in sharing your life as a student by producing social and content for University channels? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

If you’re about to finish your studies with us there are some life-admin things that you either need to do or know about to make your next move a bit easier.

Masters nearly done? We’ve got some great ideas to help you take a break, celebrate what you’ve achieved and enjoy the city before your next chapter begins.

Since 2022, we have been running our Harm Reduction campaign dedicated to ensuring your wellbeing is a priority. In this article, you can read through our tips to help you the understand the risks associated with drugs and the steps you can take to reduce these.

Free events, wellbeing advice and support and free breakfasts; everything you need to know to get you through the next few weeks.

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.

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.

If you’re taking in-person exams this summer, you can now access your personal exam timetable online by visiting the Exam Timetables page. Click to find out more!

Over the next few weeks, we’re offering lots of free breakfasts, snacks and dinks to keep you going throughout the exam and assessment period. Click to find out what’s on offer!

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.