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Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative.

Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Unfortunately Main Library is currently without heating. Our Estates teams are working on getting it fixed and the building is still open, but it might feel a bit colder than usual. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Wrap up warm if you can! 🙂
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Teaching in Semester 2?

Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'

https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now
Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Managing and Sharing Research Data from Human Participants is a My Research Essentials workshop for researchers who work with personal data as part of their research - sign up for this interactive blended learning course now www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
October 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most.

Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply:
www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📣Teaching Staff: teaching in Semester 1?

Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon possible.

See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...
July 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣

See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26

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June 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The fourth session of our Research Data Conversations series is led by Dr Gail Millin-Chalabi: Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data: Embracing FAIR Principles for Innovation and Impact

Wednesday 18 June, 12-1.30pm
University Place, Room 6.206/Hybrid

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
Event details (The University of Manchester Library)
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June 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Don't forget! From this Friday, the Muriel Stott Building will be closed for redevelopment work over summer until the 2025/26 academic year.
May 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...
John Rylands Library receives historic archive of Sir Harold Evans
The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor, and author Sir Harold Evans (1928–2020). This remarkable collection, including both ...
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May 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Do you have old or unwanted textbooks that you no longer use?

You can donate them at Main Library so that we can make them available for other students through our Textbook Rescue programme!

Just ask at our customer service desk :)
May 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Join us for our next Research Data Conversations session!

Dr Hannah Long will lead a discussion on how open research intersects with qualitative health research

Wednesday 28 May
12-1.30pm
Ground Floor Seminar Room, Main Library

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#OpenResearch
Event details (The University of Manchester Library)
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May 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
May 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In celebration of the John Rylands Library's 125th year, two new exhibits are opening on 15 May 2025 in the newly refurbished gallery spaces. See over 40 rare items from our collections and The Secret Public, exploring LGBTQ pop 1955–85. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
May 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
New Digital Reference Collection: Cambridge Histories Online. 📚 Know your history to help progress it! The Library now offers full access to Cambridge Histories Online – a key reference source for the humanities and social sciences. ow.ly/GRkM50Vxbg8
April 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Reposted by The University of Manchester Library
📣The Muriel Stott Building will be closing over the summer this year for remedial works, from 5pm on Friday 30 May until the 2025/26 academic year.

Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
Muriel Stott Building Summer Closure
Muriel Stott Building in Main Library will be closed from 5pm on Friday, 30 May until the next academic year (2025/26). Building works will be taking place for the redevelopment of the space. Please u...
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April 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Planning to head to the Library this weekend? The Manchester Marathon takes place this Sunday 27th April, with disruption expected across the weekend including road closures and noise in and around campus.

Find out more studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/03/10/m...
April 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
If you missed last week's Collections Encounter, don't worry as there's another chance today to learn about our Christian Brethren Archive with the curator.

Come along to the Map room in Purple Ground (Main Library) 10am - 11.30am!
April 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM