University-wide network disruption

23 Jun 2025

University-wide network disruption on Wednesday, 2 and Thursday, 3 July

IT Services need to perform maintenance work on Wednesday, 2 July and Thursday, 3 July 2025, resulting in a short disruption to network connectivity at some point between 6.30pm and 9pm on both evenings.

The disruption is expected to be short, up to a maximum of five minutes, however please allow up to one hour for checks against key systems to complete.

During the disruptions, access to University services will be affected. This includes (but is not limited to) Wi-Fi and the wired network, IT login, GlobalProtect VPN, Duo, some University websites, My Manchester and more.

IT colleagues will be monitoring services throughout and after the work to ensure everything returns to service as expected.

If you experience any issues after work has been completed, please telephone the IT Support Centre (24/7) on 0161 306 5544.

Thank you for bearing with us while we carry out these essential maintenance works.