Alongside your in-person teaching, you’ll be able to access study materials, connect with your lecturers, and collaborate with other students online. Below, you’ll find information about the digital platforms and tools we use to support your learning and help you stay connected.
A wide range of resources is available to support your digital development and help you succeed in your studies. These tools are part of our ongoing commitment to providing an inclusive, future-focused learning experience for all students.
Canvas is the University of Manchester’s new central learning environment. Throughout your time studying at Manchester, you will use Canvas to navigate your course, access course materials, lecture recordings, submit assignments, and more.
Canvas access
You can access Canvas from various University webpages, or go directly to canvas.manchester.ac.uk. You can also download the 'Canvas Student' app to access your course content on the go.
You will need your university email address to log in to Canvas. After activating your IT account, you can log in to iam.manchester.ac.uk with your username to find your email address.
Canvas support
You can find student support for Canvas on our Canvas support page.
Blackboard content guidance
Here are some guidance documents to help you download your Blackboard content:
Microsoft Teams is a digital hub for communication and collaboration across the University and beyond. Now it’s easy to make purposeful real-time connections and work together from anywhere, on any device.
Teams provides a space to chat, hold meetings, make calls and share files, all together in one place.
Find out more about Microsoft Teams for students
Zoom is an online video conferencing platform. It allows users to meet online from their desktop, laptop, mobile, tablet or phone.
As a student you have free access to Zoom - just sign up using your University of Manchester email address. Make sure you always join teaching sessions using your University Zoom account, so we can identify everyone.
You're likely already familiar with connecting and communicating online as it's part of everyday life. But learning in a digital space can be a bit different, especially if you’re new to attending online classes or collaborating with others virtually.
To help create an inclusive, respectful and supportive online learning environment, we've put together some simple guidance on online communication. It covers practical tips and shared expectations to help everyone feel comfortable, valued and able to fully take part in online learning and group work.
Online communications: A guide for students
As a University of Manchester student, you now have free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, where you can explore thousands of expert-curated courses designed to help you develop in-demand skills, including communication.
Head to the Library’s ‘Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning’ page to find out how you can activate your student profile.
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