University news
University and Students' Union issue update on Turnitin
(07 Oct 2026)
Turnitin, the software used to submit academic work and check for plagiarism, has postponed a proposed change that would have allowed it to use student work to train AI models.
Black History Month 2026
(07 Oct 2026)
Honouring our communities
Innovation Festival round up
(06 Oct 2026)
Keep up to date with the events, discussions and announcements from our first Innovation Festival
University remains in UK top ten in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
(02 Oct 2026)
The University of Manchester has retained its place among the UK’s top ten universities in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Viewpoint: Innovation Delivery Plan
(02 Oct 2026)
Our new Innovation Delivery Plan sets out how we will deliver the innovation ambitions within From Manchester, for the world, the University’s strategy to 2035.
Fallowfield residences building work powers ahead
(30 Sep 2026)
New high-quality residences for students at our Fallowfield campus, with some of the world’s most advanced sustainability credentials, have continued to develop over the summer
Recognition matters: nominate an outstanding colleague
(30 Sep 2026)
We are now accepting nominations for the President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards 2027 – your opportunity to recognise colleagues and teams whose work is helping us deliver our Manchester 2035 ambitions.
Get ready for Oracle Fusion
(28 Sep 2026)
Submit expenses by 5pm today (Wednesday, 7 October)
One week to go until our inaugural Innovation Festival
(28 Sep 2026)
There’s still time to register for our first Innovation Festival, taking place from Monday, 5 to Friday, 9 October 2026.
EDI leadership programmes: build a leadership journey that works for you
(25 Sep 2026)
Apply to join an inclusive programme supporting colleagues with career insights, mentorship, peer support, and skills to reach that next career milestone
Automatic Copilot summaries removed from Word
(25 Sep 2026)
Following feedback from colleagues and students, automatic Copilot summaries have been removed from Microsoft Word, giving people greater choice over when and how Copilot features are used.
M365 Copilot: The road to student rollout
(23 Sep 2026)
This semester, we’re helping students make confident and responsible use of Copilot while working with students, academic colleagues and support teams to shape our approach to wider M365 Copilot access in Semester Two.
"Translating research into economic and societal benefit and positive impact."
(23 Sep 2026)
From healthcare and quantum computing to sustainable manufacturing and accessible technologies, our latest spinouts are Manchester 2035 in action.
Welcome Week 2026: Behind the scenes as new students arrive
(22 Sep 2026)
Nearly 19,000 student cards, and a hotline team working out of sight behind a partition. Welcome Week through the eyes of the colleagues making it happen.
Welcome Week 2026: 'I was exactly in their place' - the student helping students settle in
(21 Sep 2026)
The nerves and excitement new students bring to Welcome Week, from one of the student staff helping them settle in, who was in their position three years ago.
Your guide to Welcome Week 2026
(21 Sep 2026)
A comprehensive guide to Welcome Week 2026, covering the fairs, tours, IT support and events running across campus, plus where colleagues can point new students who need a hand.
Viewpoint: Research Delivery Plan
(18 Sep 2026)
Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and Executive Lead for International, introduces the University’s new Research Delivery Plan and explains how colleagues can help turn Manchester’s research ambition into action.
University launches new CRM system to power philanthropy and volunteering
(17 Sep 2026)
Our new customer relationship management (CRM) system will power our Challenge Accepted philanthropy and volunteering campaign and enable us to become the ‘great philanthropic university’ outlined in From Manchester, for the world.
Our subjects ranked in the world top 50 in latest rankings
(16 Sep 2026)
Our University has been recognised for the strength and breadth of our subject-level performance in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
“World-leading research, industry expertise and emerging talent can thrive.”
(16 Sep 2026)
University and Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, EDF strengthen their partnership – to tackle some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time and help deliver Manchester 2035.
Update on the 2026-27 New JNCHES pay round
(15 Sep 2026)
The national negotiations are continuing, with further updates on this year's pay award to follow.
Viewpoint: International Delivery Plan
(11 Sep 2026)
Professor Angelia Wilson, Associate Vice-President for International and Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and the University Executive lead for International outline their path to turn our international ambition into action
University shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards
(10 Sep 2026)
Nominations for technicians leading the way in our sustainability goals and a researcher nominated by his PhD students for his support in developing their careers.
University to celebrate innovation
(09 Sep 2026)
There’s still time to register for our Innovation Festival, from Monday, 5 to Friday, 9 October 2026 – book now.
What’s coming up before we launch Oracle Fusion
(07 Sep 2026)
A preview of next steps before we launch
Register for our Welcome open meeting
(01 Sep 2026)
Join us on Tuesday, 8 September, 3-4pm, to hear from the teams delivering Welcome. Find out what's planned for the week and ask any questions you may have.
Gold again: Making a difference through payroll giving
(28 Aug 2026)
We have received the Gold Payroll Giving Quality Mark for a second year, recognising the generosity of colleagues who've accepted the challenge of payroll giving to support our communities.
Five things to know ahead of the new academic year
(25 Aug 2026)
What's changing this academic year, and what it means for you. From a new AI assessment policy to a firmer registration deadline, here's an overview before term begins, and where to find help along the way.
Get ready for Oracle Fusion
(25 Aug 2026)
The way you access your People and Finance services is changing
Register now for our Innovation Festival: 5-9 October 2026
(19 Aug 2026)
Our inaugural Innovation Festival is your chance to discover what’s happening across our innovation ecosystem and how innovation can strengthen your research, teaching, knowledge exchange and real-world impact.