News archive – August 2023
Problems logging into University services?
01 Aug 2023
If you’re having trouble logging into University services it may be that your password has been reset
Fiona Devine becomes new Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities
01 Aug 2023
Professor Claire Alexander and Professor Ken McPhail also start their new roles as Head of School of Social Sciences and Head of Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) respectively
Improvements to our recruitment system have been made
02 Aug 2023
We’ve made improvements to Jobtrain so that it supports every stage of the recruitment process across the University
University wins Greater Manchester Bike Month Challenge
02 Aug 2023
During the fourth and final week of the Bike Month Challenge, our University colleagues leapfrogged Trafford Council to clinch top place in the regional cycling challenge by riding more than 19,500 miles during May
New café opens in Manchester Museum
02 Aug 2023
The Manchester Museum café opens its doors today (Wednesday, 2 August)
Cyber incident - weekly round up
02 Aug 2023
This week's key information - 2 August 2023
One in Two podcast: lung cancer detection and treatment
03 Aug 2023
In our latest season of cancer research podcasts, Manchester's researchers talk about their innovations, discoveries and projects
Christie's Café and The Beehive restaurant: summer closure
03 Aug 2023
An update on our Food on Campus outlets over the summer vacation period
Join our next book club meeting
03 Aug 2023
Our next meeting is on Friday, 25 August, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Manchester experts recognised by Advance HE for their teaching excellence
03 Aug 2023
Optometry team awarded our University’s first ever Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE, alongside two academics who have received National Teaching Fellowships in recognition of their own outstanding contributions to teaching
Braddick Library closure
04 Aug 2023
The Braddick Library, based in Schuster Building, has now closed
Jackie Carter at WHEN 2023
04 Aug 2023
Jackie shared the story of her life and career in rhyme
Manchester Pride
04 Aug 2023
We will be celebrating Manchester Pride throughout August ahead of the city celebration between Friday, 25 and Monday, 28 August
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
07 Aug 2023
Announcing the winner of the August 2023 draw
Update on pay spine changes: Grades 1 and 2
07 Aug 2023
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve made changes to the first two grades of the pay spine
Celebrating staff and student voices at our Teaching and Learning Conference
07 Aug 2023
First event of its kind for the Institute of Teaching and Learning took place on 6 July 2023
National Student Survey 2023 - what you need to know
07 Aug 2023
Results of this year’s NSS will be published on Thursday, 10 August
Supporting our students: Stepped Care Model new version
08 Aug 2023
Our University’s framework for supporting our students, the Stepped Care Model, has recently been updated to reflect changes in the support available to our students
Laura's legacy: awareness campaign 'catalyst' for nurse's tumour diagnosis
08 Aug 2023
Claudia Laird, 26, says she 'would not be here today' without an awareness campaign led by Laura Nuttall
Professor April McMahon to be next Treasurer at British Academy
08 Aug 2023
Her new role will start in July 2024
An update on the VPN
08 Aug 2023
Please login to read an update about the VPN service
Working together with communities against FGM
09 Aug 2023
University hosts multidisciplinary learning and sharing event about Female Genital Mutilation
Cyber incident - weekly round up
09 Aug 2023
This week’s key information – 9 August 2023
Stagecoach Manchester: industrial action announced
09 Aug 2023
Stagecoach Manchester have been informed by the union Unite that industrial action will take place on 11, 12, 13, 14 August, affecting services operating from their Ashton, Hyde Road, Sharston and Stockport depots
Free wellbeing and mental health support from Health Hero
10 Aug 2023
Access a range of mental health support from our Employee Assistance Programme
Academics visit Parliament for roundtable on place-based policy approaches
10 Aug 2023
A roundtable event recently took place at the House of Commons, hosted by Policy@Manchester and DevoInflect, to discuss 'place-based' policy approaches to reduce inequalities and spur economic growth across the UK
NSS: Outcome for 2023 survey announced
10 Aug 2023
Our University provides an intellectually stimulating teaching environment, but students want better assessment and feedback
Meet the people driving teaching and learning excellence at our University
11 Aug 2023
Manchester Minds showcases the people making a difference to teaching and learning
Applications open: Turing Fellow Scheme 2023
14 Aug 2023
Applications are now open for The Alan Turing Institute’s new Turing Fellow scheme
Ruth to take on epic 135-mile run in memory of aunt
14 Aug 2023
Ruth Williams, from the Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine, aims to run from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to the Churchill Cancer Hospital in Oxford
Equity and Merit scholarships: share with your networks
15 Aug 2023
Equity and Merit Scholarships is our flagship scheme for students from the Global South
Our University shortlisted for Green Gown Award 2023
16 Aug 2023
The Green Gown Awards celebrate and showcase the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges
Issues with Timetables and Resource Booker - resolved
16 Aug 2023
Issues with access to Publish Timetables and Resource Booker
Dealing with Confirmation and Clearing telephone calls
16 Aug 2023
Thursday, 17 August is A-Level results day and as always, we’re expecting a very high volume of phone calls to the University
Live from Manchester: welcoming our new students
16 Aug 2023
Join our social media and student content teams on YouTube and TikTok as we celebrate our new students
NSS responses raise over £12k for local charities
16 Aug 2023
Thanks to increased participation in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), we’re pleased to share that we have raised £12,056 for local charities
Cyber incident - weekly round up
16 Aug 2023
This week’s key information – 16 August 2023
Interested in getting back into netball?
17 Aug 2023
Join our postgraduate student or staff teams
Reminder: Pay as you go car park hourly rates to increase
17 Aug 2023
From 1 September 2023, a 5% increase to pay as you go (PAYG) hourly rates will be implemented
Confirmation and Clearing commences for 2023-24 students
17 Aug 2023
Phone lines opened from 8am today (Thursday, 17 August) as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level and other results
Wi-Fi maintenance from 25-27 August
18 Aug 2023
IT Services and its network partners need to perform maintenance on the Wi-Fi service, which will cause disruption to Wi-Fi connectivity across all areas of campus and halls of residence, between 8pm on Friday, 25 August and 8pm on Sunday, 27 August
Creating life-changing student experiences at our University
18 Aug 2023
As part of our Flexible Learning strategy, we’re giving our students increased flexibility over the pace, place and mode of their study
Duo 2-factor authentication issues - resolved
18 Aug 2023
Issues with Duo authentication have now been resolved
Bus drivers in Manchester suspend strike action
18 Aug 2023
Bus drivers in Greater Manchester have agreed to suspend strike action after receiving an improved pay offer
Clearing closed for 2023
18 Aug 2023
Our University is no longer accepting new Clearing applications
Login changes: GlobalProtect VPN
21 Aug 2023
Please read an update on login changes to the VPN service
Review your personal information for our annual HESA return
21 Aug 2023
Update your ethnicity, emergency contact, next of kin and death in service recipient
Take part in the Rainbow Race 2023
21 Aug 2023
The Rainbow Race 2023, in support of Tommy's, is returning on 24 September 2023 for the third consecutive year
Changes to Duo 2-factor authentication
22 Aug 2023
The way you login to University services using Duo 2-factor authentication is changing
Manchester Pride
23 Aug 2023
We're proud to support Manchester Pride, which takes place in the city this weekend
Cyber incident - weekly round up
23 Aug 2023
This week's key information - 23 August 2023
Race Equality Charter
24 Aug 2023
What's next?
Information for recruiting managers using recruitment agencies
24 Aug 2023
New contracted suppliers List - recruitment agencies
Staff benefits update
24 Aug 2023
Bank holiday options, savings for families and some new discounts
Preparing future leaders for a challenging, ever-changing world
25 Aug 2023
Our graduates have a distinctive education and learn in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages them to aim high, take intellectual risks, and develop sustainable solutions to problems both local and global.
Arthur's Stone excavation discovery
25 Aug 2023
New archaeological discoveries set to transform understanding of Arthur’s Stone
IT issues: Duo 2-factor authentication for staff
25 Aug 2023
We are aware of a number of authentication issues following Wednesday's planned change to how staff use Duo to log in to some University services.
New research network launched to continue the development of queer theory
25 Aug 2023
This academic year will see SALC host a new research network funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council: ‘Beyond Radical: Queer Theory and the UK’.
Join our Welcome Week open meeting
29 Aug 2023
Find out more about what is happening during Welcome Week at our online event taking place Thursday, 7 September 11am-12pm
Phased restoration of remote access (VPN)
29 Aug 2023
PJ Hemmaway, Director of IT, gives an update on the phased restoration of remote access to our internal networks
Olga Onuch appointed as UK’s first Professor of Ukrainian Politics
29 Aug 2023
Our University has appointed the first ever Professor of Comparative and Ukrainian Politics in the UK and the wider English-speaking world
Viewpoint: Why do we need Flexible Assessment?
30 Aug 2023
By Dr Miriam Firth, Academic Lead for Assessment within the Flexible Learning Programme
Help raise funds for Salford Royal at Manchester United Legends event
30 Aug 2023
Hear from former Manchester United players while enjoying a three-course dinner with live entertainment on Friday, 15 September
Maintenance affecting Campus Solutions
30 Aug 2023
IT Services are performing some maintenance which will affect the Campus Solutions Student System.
Cyber incident - weekly round up
30 Aug 2023
This week’s key information – 30 August 2023
Take part in Cycle September, and sign up for our cycling to work seminar
31 Aug 2023
It's a great opportunity to focus on the benefits of cycling
Welcome Guide for new colleagues
31 Aug 2023
A new online guide for colleagues joining our University has been launched