A 19-year-old University of Manchester student has been found dead at his halls of residence.
The man's death isn't being treated as suspicious, police confirmed.
The university said in a statement the tragedy wasn't coronavirus-related.
Emergency services were called to the university's Fallowfield campus in Manchester at around 5pm on Thursday.
Initially, police said the force received a report of concern for his welfare.
The student, who hasn't been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The university said it was providing support to his family and friends.
No further details have been revealed.
An inquest is expected to be opened and adjourned at a later date.
In a statement from the university also issued on behalf of the student's family Dr Simon Merrywest, director for the student experience at the University of Manchester, said the tragedy wasn't Covid-19-related.
He said: "We can confirm that very sadly one of our students was found deceased in their hall of residence at around 5pm on Thursday, October 8.
"We are providing all possible support to their family and friends and our utmost sympathies go out to them.
"The family have asked us to make it clear that this incident is not Covid-19-related and that they would wish to see their privacy respected at this difficult time.
"The university is working closely with the Manchester's Coroners Office, so we will not be able to comment any further.
"The University has an extensive package of wellbeing support available to all our students, the details of which can be found here."
In a statement, GMP said: "At around 5pm on Thursday, October 8, police received a report of concern for the welfare of a man at a property off Moseley Road, Manchester.
"Emergency services attended and a 19-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin has been informed.
"There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."
