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The University of Manchester tag on WindowsForum covers a pilot program offering Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications to students. This initiative, part of the Flexible Learning programme and developed with The Library, provides exclusive access to cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data science training. The program prepares students for certification assessments on a first-come, first-served basis, aiming to equip them with in-demand technical skills for future careers.
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    Manchester Microsoft 365 Copilot Student Access Moves to Semester Two

    The University of Manchester has told staff that wider Microsoft 365 Copilot access for students will come in Semester Two of the 2026/27 academic year, not at the start of term. In the meantime, students keep the university's browser-based Copilot Chat, and Semester One will go on guidance...
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    University of Manchester Zoom Hosts Get 40-Minute Cap — Megathread

    The University of Manchester is telling staff to make Microsoft Teams their default meeting and collaboration platform before its institution-wide Zoom licences are retired at the end of December 2026. From January 1, 2027, accounts using University email addresses will fall back to Zoom’s free...
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    Future-Proof Your Career with Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications at University of Manchester

    Enhance your technical prowess and future-proof your career with a new opportunity from the University of Manchester. In a bold move to empower students with in-demand skills, the Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications pilot has been launched under the Flexible Learning programme. This...