# Student News
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**Parent**: https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/
## What’s new?
- [Events](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/events/) [Support and Advice](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/support-and-advice/)
5 March, 2026
## [Uni Mental Health Day 2026](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/03/05/uni-mental-health-day-2026/)
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/) [Student Life](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/student-life/)
28 January, 2026
## [Calling all final-year students: Win big. Help others. Share your views.](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/01/28/calling-all-final-year-students-win-big-help-others-share-your-views/)
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- [Events](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/events/) [Student Life](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/student-life/)
23 February, 2026
## [Join the Purplewave and run with us](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/23/join-the-purplewave-and-run-with-us/)
It’s not too late to sign up for a fun-filled 2.5k or 5k run, walk or jog on Wednesday, 4 March. Make new friends and become part of our Purple Wave community.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
18 February, 2026
## [20% off Manchester Derby Tickets](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/18/20-off-manchester-derby-tickets/)
Man United face Man City Women on Saturday 28 March, 1:30pm at Old Trafford, and you can redeem your tickets with a discount right now!
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
18 February, 2026
## [Who’s your Volunteer of the Year? Last chance to nominate!](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/18/volunteer-of-the-year-awards-2026-nominations-now-open/)
Do you know a University of Manchester student — or group of students — whose volunteering deserves recognition? Nominate them today. Deadline 2 March.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/) [Support and Advice](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/support-and-advice/)
17 February, 2026
## [Ramadan Mubarak to our students and community](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/17/ramadan-mubarak-to-our-students-and-community/)
Observing Ramadan while studying can bring unique challenges. Our dedicated guidance offers practical tips, prayer space information, and wellbeing support for students.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
17 February, 2026
## [The BIG Hedgehog Map](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/17/the-big-hedgehog-map/)
Have you seen a hedgehog around your home or on campus? Would you like to contribute to citizen science and wildlife conservation? Head over to the BIG Hedgehog Map, which is working to create a UK-wide map of hedgehog sightings and raise awareness of the challenges this iconic mammal faces.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
17 February, 2026
## [Celebrating the Year of the Horse](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/17/celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse/)
The Year of the Horse symbolises confidence, motivation and embracing change — a time to move boldly towards what comes next. Find out about events and how to get involved.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
16 February, 2026
## [Upcoming temporary system downtime: Remember your student card](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/16/upcoming-temporary-system-downtime-remember-your-student-card/)
From 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.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
16 February, 2026
## [Network upgrades to cause brief evening outages 17 and 19 Feb](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/16/network-upgrades-to-cause-brief-evening-outages-17-and-19-feb/)
Brief network outages are expected on the evenings of Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 February as IT Services completes essential upgrades to the University of Manchester’s data centres.
- [Events](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/events/) [Support and Advice](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/support-and-advice/)
16 February, 2026
## [Careers events for International students](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/16/careers-events-for-international-students/)
Are you exploring opportunities in your home country or looking for jobs in the UK? Find out more about all the careers evets coming up!
- [Uncategorized](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/uncategorized/)
11 February, 2026
## [Falklands/Malvinas Conflict Conference](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/11/falklands-malvinas-conflict-conference/)
Join the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict Conference to take part in the discussion and share your thoughts, 45 years on from the conflict.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/) [Student Life](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/student-life/)
9 February, 2026
## [Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/09/save-10-on-your-masters-manchester-alumni-loyalty-discount-2/)
The 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.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
9 February, 2026
## [LGBT+ History Month 2026](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/09/lgbt-history-month-2026/)
February 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!
- [Support and Advice](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/support-and-advice/)
6 February, 2026
## [Get your MMR vaccination on campus](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/06/get-your-mmr-vaccination-on-campus/)
Free pop-up MMR vaccination events are taking place on campus this February and March. No appointment is needed and all students are welcome to attend.
- [Student Life](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/student-life/) [Student-made](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/student-made/)
4 February, 2026
## [Going full circle: Starting University when you’ve been there, done that](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/04/going-full-circle-starting-university-when-youve-been-there-done-that/)
How does it feel when your University experience doesn’t look like everyone around you? Ellison shares how a different path to University doesn’t make it easier or less of an opportunity to grow.
- [Latest News](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/category/latest-news/)
3 February, 2026
## [Boost Your Academic English skills with the Academic Success Programme](https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2026/02/03/boost-your-academic-english-skills-with-the-academic-success-programme/)
The Academic Success Programme offers a range of free workshops and resources designed to help you build confidence and improve your Academic English skills. There are a range of workshops now available in February and March.
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