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News, information and events for your Manchester student life

Complete our What Next? form by Sunday 8 March to receive personalised careers support, tailored just for you and delivered straight to your inbox.

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.

Thinking about a PhD at The University of Manchester but not sure what it really involves? Our PhD Café in Alliance Manchester Business School is your chance to find out in a relaxed setting, with free cake and drinks included.

Observing Ramadan while studying can bring unique challenges. Our dedicated guidance offers practical tips, prayer space information, and wellbeing support for students.

Are you exploring opportunities in your home country or looking for jobs in the UK? Find out more about all the careers evets coming up!

How does it feel when your University experience doesn’t look like everyone around you? Ellison shares how a different path to University doesn’t make it easier or less of an opportunity to grow.

The Academic Success Programme offers a range of free workshops and resources designed to help you build confidence and improve your Academic English skills. There are a range of workshops now available in February and March.

Before signing your accommodation contract for next year, let Manchester Student Homes take a look. The free checking service makes sure you understand your contract and that it’s good to go.

If you’re going out celebrating, whether you’re clubbing, going to a house party or going to a rave, we’ve got some tips for you on how to look after yourself and those around you while also having a blast.

There has been an increase in reports of finance scams aimed at International students in the last few weeks, with some students losing significant amounts of money. Find out more to protect yourself against any fraudulent activity.

January in Manchester is all about fresh starts and easing back into city life after the festive break. Whether you’re setting new goals, sticking to a budget, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, the city still has plenty to offer.

Check out some best practices the day, night and morning before an exam so that you can remain calm, wake up feeling refreshed, and enter your assessments ready to do your best.

Assessments reflect your learning and are key to your academic progress, and to keep things fair the University looks out for signs of academic malpractice – find out more.

If your student home will be empty over the Christmas break, take a look at our simple tips to make sure that your house and belongings are safe and secure while you’re away.