Support following incident at Manchester Central Mosque
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison.
University news
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Read more: Support following incident at Manchester Central Mosque
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Upcoming temporary system downtime: Remember your student card
Read more: Upcoming temporary system downtime: Remember your student cardFrom 10am, Thursday, 26 February until 10am, Tuesday, 3 March staff will be unable to print out replacement student ID cards as the University carries out an important system upgrade.
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Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount
Read more: Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty DiscountThe University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are offering graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses. A great opportunity if you’re considering furthering your education and want to stay in Manchester.
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LGBT+ History Month 2026
Read more: LGBT+ History Month 2026February is Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) History Month, and this year’s theme is science and innovation. The month aims to highlight the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and today, and to raise awareness of the individuals behind these achievements, including scientists and innovators who are often overlooked. Get involved and celebrate with us!
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Holocaust Memorial Day
Read more: Holocaust Memorial DayTo mark Holocaust Memorial Day, we invite staff and students to attend a special commemorative event on Tuesday 3 February at 2pm in the Students’ Union Club Academy. This event will bring together powerful voices to reflect on the Holocaust, its lasting impact, and the importance of remembrance in today’s world.
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Postgraduate researchers invited to join University Research Communications Conference
Read more: Postgraduate researchers invited to join University Research Communications ConferenceThis years Research Communications Conference will be held on 4 March 2026. Book on the popular one day event to explore the latest trends in sharing and promoting research.
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Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and training
Read more: Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and trainingThe University of Manchester has entered a partnership with Microsoft to become one of the world’s first universities to provide its 65,000 staff and students with equitable access to the full Microsoft 365 Copilot AI suite, alongside training to support effective use.
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There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference Awards
Read more: There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference AwardsThe deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
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New SafeZone alerts: Transforming campus safety with instant alerts
Read more: New SafeZone alerts: Transforming campus safety with instant alertsStarting this month, SafeZone will be expanded to all managed university computers to provide instant, real-time alerts in the event of an emergency. Read more about how this will work and why we’re doing it.
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University of Manchester retains global top 10 spot for sustainability in QS Rankings
Read more: University of Manchester retains global top 10 spot for sustainability in QS RankingsThe University has been recognised among the world’s most sustainability-driven institutions. With an overall score of 98 out of 100, Manchester is now 10th globally and 5th in the UK in recognition of its ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.
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Taking a stand against harassment, violence and hate
Read more: Taking a stand against harassment, violence and hateNever OK is about standing up for each other, knowing when something crosses the line, and speaking out when it does. Find out what you can do to take a stand and get support if you’re a survivor.
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Challenge Accepted: Our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign
Read more: Challenge Accepted: Our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaignWe’ve just launched Challenge Accepted, the University’s first-ever global fundraising and volunteering campaign, and we’re inviting you to be part of it.
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IT support moving out of Kilburn Building
Read more: IT support moving out of Kilburn BuildingFrom Monday 24 November, the IT in-person support desk in the Kilburn Building will be temporarily re-located to the ground floor of Main Library while building works take place.
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1 in 5 students faced sexual harassment last year – this is Never OK
Read more: 1 in 5 students faced sexual harassment last year – this is Never OKAt the University of Manchester, we stand by our values of respect, inclusion, and consent. But national and University data shows we must do more.
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November network upgrades: short outages ahead
Read more: November network upgrades: short outages aheadWe’re doing some major upgrades to the University’s network over November. This means there will be short planned periods where WiFi, wired connections, and some key systems might briefly go offline.