News, information and events for your Manchester student life
Colleagues in IT Services are investigating issues with access to multiple services. Students and colleagues may be unable to sign into various services. This is under investigation as a matter of priority.
A joint statement from Greater Manchester universities and partner organisations raising concerns about self-swab ‘rape kits’ and encouraging students to access specialist support and advice.
A lot has been happening on campus – from changes to how you work towards your Stellify award to new free bus travel – catch up with all that’s new.
Starting university is exciting, but with so many Welcome events happening in your first week, it can be tricky to know where to begin. To help you navigate it all we’ve grouped activities – pick the ones that suit you and dive in!
The University of Manchester has maintained its place among the world’s leading universities, retaining its position in the UK’s top six and as one of Europe’s highest-ranked institutions in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Join Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair of Wellcome Trust and 27th Prime Minister of Australia for this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture. Find out more and how to book your place.
The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
The University of Manchester has been ranked in the top 40 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read more about how the University scored and reaction from our President and Vice-Chancellor.
We strongly encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed this kind of behaviour to come forward so we can support you and take action. Find out more about our University’s Report & Support service, where you can report any incident of bullying, harassment, discrimination, gender-based violence or hate.
Read the latest guidance for students and staff in response to the Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, including information on travel, placements and support available from the University.
We have been informed of a cyber security incident by Instructure, the supplier of Canvas. No impact to other University of Manchester systems has been identified and staff and students should continue to use Canvas as normal.
The finish line for the 2026 Manchester Marathon will return to Oxford Road this month. Find out more about potential disruption and volunteering opportunities.
The University of Manchester has strengthened its global academic reputation, showing improvements across multiple disciplines in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, achieving four subjects ranked in the world’s top 10, 15 in the global top 25, and 45 in the top 100.
Meningitis can be hard to identify at first because it can be like flu. Be aware of the symptoms and know what to do if you’re worried about yourself, or others.
A message from Professor Scott Heath (FSE Vice Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students) outlining planned building works at the Nancy Rothwell Building in April 2026, including temporary closures.