2012 issue
Your student life
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Feeling homesick? You’re not alone
1 in 3 students experience homesickness, so if you’re suffering with it, you’re not alone
Your studies
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Balancing your social life and your studies
Worried the library will start charging you rent? Haven’t picked up your text book since Welcome Week? It's time to start getting right balance between your studies and your social life.
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Study skills part one: Managing your time
The first in a three-part series helps you find a schedule that works for you
Your student life
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Student house to be built in University Place
Greater Manchester Police using the mock accommodation to help you keep your valuables safe and secure
Get involved
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Design the Trophy for prestigious new global prize
Winning trophy will be presented by the Queen, with the winning designers receiving a £5000 prize.
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Challenge yourself with RAG
Getting involved in raising money for charity doesn’t get any more exhilarating than what RAG has to offer
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Get active with the Student Disability Sport Day
If you’re missing the summer of sporting success from the Olympic and Paralympic games then come along and join us at the Student Disability Sport day
Your studies
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Student experience gets £1bn boost
The University has announced plans to enhance the student experience by investing £1bn to create a world-class campus.
University update
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Law graduate crowned Great British Bake Off champion
John Whaite wins BBC competition while completing final exams
Your student life
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Free lecture with Nobel Prize winner
Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov to open the University College's Manchester Signature Lecture series on 22 November
Get involved
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Interested in volunteering at the Manchester Museum or Whitworth Art Gallery?
Come to the next Engagement@Manchester event on 17 October