2012 issue
University update
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Learning Commons currently closed
The Main Library is now open 24/7 while investigtions continue into shattered glass in the Learning Commons.
Your student life
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My Manchester Food Monthly
This Month: Have your recipe ideas turned into Food on Campus meat-free marvels, and we look at new University of Manchester research into the effects of eating meat on the planet's health
Your studies
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Study skills part three: Making groups work
Up to 70% of your working days will be spent working with other people, but group work for your studies is often a source of dread. Find out how you can get through group work dilemmas
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Research methods: workshops for Postgraduates
Methods@Manchester are hosting a series of talks and workshops around research methods in the social sciences
Thinking ahead
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Feel like you're drowning in Career Advice?
With so much careers information out there, it can be hard to pick out advice you can trust which addresses your concerns. Our re-launched Careers Service blog aims to make it much easier for you.
Get involved
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LinguistMix launches a new series of events
Do you want to know about the language of Yoda? Interested to see how the study of language is approached by other disciplines? Come to LinguistMix for presentations, mingling and free food and drink
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Mo bros across campus prepare for the start of Movember
Movember is here and men all around the world are preparing for their moustache antics to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
Your student life
Fruit stall returns to Fallowfield campus
Popular fresh fruit and vegetables stall will be open on Wednesday 7th November, 1-4pm
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Freebies and food sampling available at FoodOnCampus Live
Food tasting, new gift shop clothing range, food demos, free stuff and more all available at FoodOnCampus Live.