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The John Rylands Library, part of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Library, has been awarded the FX Award for Museum or Exhibition Space 2025, triumphing in a highly competitive international category.International competitionThe Library was recognised …

Develop your digital communications skills and explore the online world with Digital Society, the UCIL course unit run by the Library. Studying entirely online, you’ll explore the relationship between digital technology, society, and you, from the …

Aging in the Modern WorldThis collection constitutes a critical component of the Global Issues Library, addressing some of the most significant and complex challenges confronting contemporary societies. Aging in the Modern World completes this …

Cottonopolis explores how 18th century ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ was transformed into a manufacturing powerhouse and the centre of Britain’s booming cotton industry. ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ became known as Cottonopolis.  The exhibition explores how the city’s …

This national charity works to ensure every child has access to their own books at home, redistributing thousands of pre-loved children’s books each year to families with few or none.Donate a bookWe’re inviting colleagues across the University to …

This outdoor space offers a mix of study and social areas which have been designed with student feedback in mind - perfect for quiet reading, collaborative work, or simply taking a break in the fresh air. Courtyard redevelopedThe courtyard …

As the exam and assessment period approaches, the Library is here to support you every step of the way. You can:access workshops and online resources for revision, exam and assessment supportspeak to Library and student team staff via our roving …

As a consequence of ongoing mapping activity relating to our position as National Research Library in the North the Library has significantly boosted its holdings from British Online Archives.About the collectionsA number of the 21 new primary …

After this date, University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ staff and students will no longer have unrestricted access to Scite’s research discovery and analysis tools.In December 2023, the Library’s Office for Open Research agreed to support a two-year trial of the …

The Migration, Refugees and Asylum Research Group at the University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Global Development Institute (GDI) is inviting the public to take part in an open and honest conversation about migration. 

This new unified Student Hub serves as the first point of contact for students in the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Medical Sciences seeking School-based support. The Library is working in close partnership with the Hub, with a …

Your feedback helps us improve our facilities and services, so let us know what you think. Prize draws will take place on Monday, 27 October 2025, Monday, 3 November 2025 and Monday, 10 November 2025. All completed surveys will be entered …

Significant developments include the completion of a number of online portfolios, notably the high-quality reference material of the Oxford Research Encyclopaedia series and the wide-ranging Global Issues Library, which now extends to …

Training and supportThe Library is here to support you during your studies and research. Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online guides and drop-in support to develop the necessary skills, and knowledge, at …

University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ staff and students can enjoy online access to the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine and Wonkhe via our institutional subscriptions. Access news, insights and analysis for the UK and global higher education sector.Times …

The showcase brings together items chosen from our University Heritage Collections and University Archives by two of our MA Museum and Gallery students as part of the ‘Your ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’ student placement project, to highlight the historic links …

The changes have considered student feedback to improve spaces within Main Library, focusing on: A complete refurbishment of the toilets in the Blue stairwell and the creation of additional toilets that now includes all gender and more …

The Fellowship Programme seeks to provide a unique opportunity for Fellows to advance their careers while contributing to the work of the Office for Open Research. Notably, the programme offers financial support by covering 0.2 FTE salary costs for …

Our dedicated team will be running weekly ‘Office Hours’ sessions between 10am – 12pm on the following dates:11 September 202518 September 202525 September 2025Find out moreEmail uml.readinglists@manchester.ac.uk to arrange a call or visit, …

From Tuesday, 19 August explore Come Out Tonight: queer 90s nightlife an exhibition capturing the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. Displayed along The Avenue in Spinningfields, the photographs celebrate 90s queer nights in …

The beautifully-illustrated books provide an important historical record to help us understand how and why bird populations have changed over time. This acquisition, a collaboration between two venues that are part of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, …

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s John Rylands Library is set to unveil the first instalment of its Early European Print collection on 4 July, in a landmark moment which will open up one of the world’s greatest collections of early European printing to …

Whether you're finishing final assignments, writing a dissertation, preparing for resits, or simply looking for expert guidance, we're here to help. This summer, you can:Join one of our focused writing retreats or attend one of our workshops on …

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is set to launch the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Digital Dante Library, a landmark digital collection which will make some of the rarest and most significant early printed editions of Dante’s Divine Comedy available freely online for the …

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 personal and professional records such as …

For studentsThe Library offers a variety of resources to help you boost your digital skills and knowledge. Digital Tools for Learning Workshop: Join our workshop to explore and experiment with software that supports your learning. You will work …

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's Open Research Conference 2025 is taking place on Monday, 9 June and Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at Alliance ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Business School.To register, please visit the Conference sign up page.The Conference is open to attendees …

In 2025, The John Rylands Library celebrates 125 years with a special programme of events and exhibitions. Rylands125 honours the Library's important past, highlight its vibrant present, and looks forward to a promising future. We are …

The new partnership will bring together inarguably the two finest collections of non-conformist religious social history in the world and situate them in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, itself a renowned city of dissent and innovation. The new partnership draws …

As result of a recent review exercise, the Library now offers online access to all available titles to this flagship reference series and has instituted a subscription for the addition of annual releases to ensure consistent and comprehensive access …