Save the date: Townhall - Join our conversation on Microsoft 365 Copilot

26 Jan 2026

Join us on Tuesday, 10 February 3 – 4pm for a townhall with Duncan Ivison and members of our University leadership to discuss our new collaboration with Microsoft

Hosted by President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison, this interactive session will explore our new collaboration with Microsoft and rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to 65,000 colleagues and students. 

Catch up 

• A sector first; our new collaboration with Microsoft | StaffNet | The University of Manchester 
• Duncan’s conversation with Darren Hardman (CEO, Microsoft UK and Ireland) 

What to expect 

Ask us anything: A chance to ask questions of Duncan and other members of our University leadership.  

You can already add your question to Menti, and vote on others, to ensure the questions asked are ones you most want answered. Simply follow the link in your calendar invitation.  

We’ve already had 30 questions submitted so make sure you add your vote. 

Calendar invites direct to your diary 

We’re changing how we promote our townhalls and following colleague feedback, all colleagues will receive a calendar invite direct to diaries. This will ensure you can plan and make time to be part of the conversation.  

Your calendar invite will include the online participation link and instructions for attending in-person.  

Your voice matters. Be part of the conversation on Tuesday, 10 February 3 – 4pm.