Study a unit outside your course this semester
Are you still deciding what units to study this academic year? The University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) may have just the right unit for you!
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Would you like to spend next summer on a fully-funded research internship in Canada?
Read more: Would you like to spend next summer on a fully-funded research internship in Canada?Applications are now open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Scheme 2024-25! Find out more here!
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As I say goodbye – reflecting on my time at university
Read more: As I say goodbye – reflecting on my time at universityAs my time in Manchester draws to and end and graduation nears, I have been taking time to reflect on the last-four year of my life as a student.
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Finalist careers support including free LinkedIn headshots!
Read more: Finalist careers support including free LinkedIn headshots!We know that the exam period can be stressful, and if you’re also worrying about what’s next for you, you’re not alone. If you’re still unsure of your plans or what you want to do, there are still plenty of support and lots of opportunities available through the Careers Service. Here are some ways you…
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Volunteering – don’t forget to log your hours!
Read more: Volunteering – don’t forget to log your hours!Don’t forget to log your volunteering hours on Volunteer Hub – the deadline to register and complete your volunteering is 31 May.
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Supporting your academic engagement and wellbeing
Read more: Supporting your academic engagement and wellbeingWe want you to get the most from your course and your university experience and be actively involved in your studies. If you do need help, we want to be able to quickly offer you the right support – whether that’s academic, wellbeing or anything else you might need. From the start of the academic…
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Nuisance noise when you’re trying to study? Don’t Suffer in Silence
Read more: Nuisance noise when you’re trying to study? Don’t Suffer in SilenceWe 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.
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Universally Manchester Festival: Get your FREE tickets
Read more: Universally Manchester Festival: Get your FREE ticketsAre 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!
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Your public study space survival guide
Read more: Your public study space survival guidePicture this: You’re desperately trying to cram for that dreaded exam. You find what seems like the perfect spot in the library – quiet, plenty of desk space, and within arm’s reach of a power outlet. You settle in, ready to conquer the mountain of material in front of you. But then, it happens… The…
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Preparing for exam season: how to give yourself the best chance possible
Read more: Preparing for exam season: how to give yourself the best chance possibleDon’t shoot the messenger, but exams will be here soon enough! Balancing assessments and exams can be a stressful thought, but there’s plenty of easy steps you can take to ensure you set yourself up for a successful exam season. Take note of all important dates Seems obvious to start with this one, but despite…
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Look after yourself (and your friends) this exam season
Read more: Look after yourself (and your friends) this exam seasonWhether you’ve got exams coming up or assessments due soon, this time of year can be tough. We want to make sure you’re looking after yourself (and your friends) during this demanding time, so to help, we’re sharing some of our top tips. Check in on someone Whether it’s friends, flatmates, or course mates, take…
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Higher Education Achievement Record – what is it and why is it important?
Read more: Higher Education Achievement Record – what is it and why is it important?The HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Record) is an electronic report that provides you with an official record of all your academic achievements, extra-curricular activities and awards or prizes. It is designed to ensure that all your experiences and accomplishments are recorded—meaning you have more to show to potential employers. Most undergraduate students can access…
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What’s next? Could Postgraduate study be for you?
Read more: What’s next? Could Postgraduate study be for you?As you head into the last leg of your final year, chances are you’ll have started to think about what comes next. If you’re unsure about a ‘career’ following graduation and aren’t excited by the prospect of a 9-5 just yet, then further study might be for you. But there’s a lot to consider when…
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Talk 200 – Inaugural lecture sheds light on health inequalities and the University’s role in addressing them
Read more: Talk 200 – Inaugural lecture sheds light on health inequalities and the University’s role in addressing themPictured 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…
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Want to learn more about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history?
Read more: Want to learn more about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history?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…