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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.
Need help with Canvas?
• Find student support on our Canvas support page, including frequently asked questions.
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
As a University of Manchester student, you have free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, where you can explore thousands of expert-curated courses designed to help you develop in-demand skills.
Head to the Library’s ‘Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning’ page to find out how you can activate your student profile.
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.
