News, information and events for your Manchester student life
The 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.
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
Starting 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.
The 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.
Never 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.
We’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.
From 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.
At the University of Manchester, we stand by our values of respect, inclusion, and consent. But national and University data shows we must do more.
We’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.
The University of Manchester celebrates Black History Month, honouring the history, culture, and contributions of Black people in the UK and beyond. The month highlights Black excellence and resilience across our community.
Applications are now open for our second cohort of The University of Manchester’s Bicentenary PhD Studentships and Fellowships – starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
The University of Manchester has launched From Manchester for the world – our new strategy that sets out where we’re heading over the next decade. Find out how you can get involved.
Due to an event, the Cosy Campus facilities in University Place will be unavailable between Monday 13th and Sunday 19th October 2025. Here are 3 alternative spaces on campus for those who need it.
Join us in celebrating the festival on Sunday 5th October 2025 in the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery, Manchester Museum with a series of fun activities for everyone:
Some students may have experienced problems using SEAtS (our engagement and attendance app) this week. IT Services are investigating these issues.