News archive – September 2023
Nominations open for our bicentenary 'walk of fame' style installation
01 Sep 2023
Submit your nominations for our bicentenary installation, celebrating our people
Enabling students to reach their full potential and optimise their employability
01 Sep 2023
Our students are provided with tools and opportunities that promote creativity, digital literacy, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship – enabling them to reach their full potential, optimise their employability and develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate
Review your personal information for our annual HESA return
01 Sep 2023
Update your ethnicity, emergency contact, next of kin and death in service recipient
Thousands of students use new course unit selection tool
01 Sep 2023
Last week we launched our new course unit selection tool to returning undergraduates, with a much-improved experience for students enrolling on their units for the next academic year
AdvanceHE Teaching Excellence Recognition Schemes now open for nominations
04 Sep 2023
Find out more about National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) schemes – deadline for expressions of interest midday on Monday, 2 October
Women@Manchester welcome you to the new academic year
04 Sep 2023
The Women@Manchester Network invite you to our first session of the academic year
Join our next book club meeting
04 Sep 2023
Our next meeting is on Friday, 29 September, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Library 2022/23 Open Access Monograph competition: winning entries
05 Sep 2023
We are pleased to announce the winning entries of the 2022/23 Open Access Monograph Competition.
Recognising and rewarding teaching excellence
05 Sep 2023
Amit N. Jinabhai, Senior Lecturer in Optometry shares his experience engaging with the Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) to achieve recognition in delivering excellence in Teaching and Learning
World Suicide Prevention Day
05 Sep 2023
Suicide awareness and prevention training sessions on Friday 8 September
Cyber update from Patrick Hackett
05 Sep 2023
Patrick Hackett provides an update on the cyber incident
Could you provide academic workshops to support underprivileged young people?
06 Sep 2023
IntoUniversity (an educational charity part-funded by our University), is looking for University colleagues, postgraduates or undergraduates to provide workshops for their Primary FOCUS programmes of activity, taking place over the coming academic year
Two students awarded Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship
06 Sep 2023
Congratulations to Ethan Williams and Binham Seyoum
Cyber incident - weekly round up
06 Sep 2023
This week’s key information – 6 September 2023
UCU industrial action update
06 Sep 2023
National UCU call an end to Marking and Assessment Boycott and local MAB update
Manchester Museum returns Aboriginal artefacts in special ceremony
07 Sep 2023
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023, a delegation from the Aboriginal Anindilyakwa community of Groote Eylandt joined colleagues at Manchester Museum for the formal return of 174 cultural heritage items
Join our relaunched Parents’ Network group
07 Sep 2023
We are relaunching our Parents’ Network to coincide with the start of the new academic year
UK to rejoin Horizon Europe
07 Sep 2023
Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, gives an update on the news that the UK will be rejoining Horizon Europe
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
08 Sep 2023
Announcing the winner of the September 2023 draw
Car Park Permit Office: reduced opening hours
08 Sep 2023
Revised opening times during September
Upcoming strike action
08 Sep 2023
UCU announce additional days of strike action in September as part of their current mandate
Graphene@Manchester CEO appointed Professor of Practice
08 Sep 2023
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester has been recognised for his significant leadership and contributions to graphene and 2D materials
Rickshaw decor workshops at Manchester Museum
08 Sep 2023
University colleagues and students of South Asian heritage are invited to help decorate a rickshaw that will travel out into the community and be displayed in different venues across Greater Manchester
Diversity Champions Programme: applications open
11 Sep 2023
Following a successful pilot in 2022/23, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Directorate are delighted to recruit for the new cohort of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions programme with Be What You See Consultancy Ltd
Houseplant sale at the Students' Union
11 Sep 2023
Find a plant for your home or office at the Students' Union houseplant sale, from Monday, 18 until Wednesday, 20 September, 10am until 7pm
Restoring remote access (VPN) for managed devices
11 Sep 2023
An update on the phased restoration of remote access to our internal networks
The University appoints George Whalley as Deputy Chief Financial Officer
11 Sep 2023
A message from Carol Prokopyszyn
Help your students get started with the Library
12 Sep 2023
Find out where to direct your students for key Library information at the start of the new academic year
Study highlights the impact of family courts on women’s health
12 Sep 2023
The study was carried out by our University and reported by the BBC
Calculator usage in exams: updated guidance
13 Sep 2023
Some changes to be aware of regarding the use of calculators in university exams
Mandarin Chinese courses starting in October at the Confucius Institute
13 Sep 2023
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone interested in Chinese culture to the Confucius Institute this academic year.
Additional IT support for students at start of year
13 Sep 2023
IT Services are providing additional in-person IT support during welcome week.
Cyber incident - weekly round up
13 Sep 2023
This week's key information - 13 September 2023
Industrial Action Update
14 Sep 2023
An update from Adèle Mackinlay
Introducing the Stellify Award for Master's students
14 Sep 2023
The postgraduate version of our unique award supporting personal development and graduate outcomes launches in September 2023
Academic Returners Policy
15 Sep 2023
Funding available for academics returning from extended leave
Offering life-changing experiences to encourage lifelong learning
15 Sep 2023
Delivering research-driven and personalised teaching, we work in partnership with students to build unique experiences in a framework of excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility – promoting a true sense of belonging
Celebrating Rosh Hashannah
17 Sep 2023
Happy Rosh Hashannah to our Jewish colleagues
Assessments for the Future
18 Sep 2023
Assessment and Feedback is one of our key operational and strategic priorities - this was a central message in our recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) submission
Supporting our students during Welcome Week
18 Sep 2023
Helping students to get started with their studies and develop a sense of belonging to the university community
Careers Service iPad competition launches
18 Sep 2023
Encourage students to take part
New episode of the One in Two cancer beacon podcast now live
18 Sep 2023
Clinical trials with Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn: How RAPID RT could improve survival rates for lung cancer patients
Deadline extension for marking and assessment completion
18 Sep 2023
An update from Adèle Mackinlay
Reporting process for participation in strike action
18 Sep 2023
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Improve your research impact
19 Sep 2023
New training available – cross discipline and open to early career researchers (ECRs) and mid and late-stage researchers
Students trace the legacies of transatlantic enslavement
19 Sep 2023
The groundbreaking exhibition has been curated by a team of postgraduate students, academics and curators, with the support of external researchers
UCU strike ballot opens today (Tuesday 19th September)
19 Sep 2023
The University and College Union (UCU) is to commence a national, aggregated ballot of its members today, Tuesday 19th September, closing on Friday 3 November 2023.
Professor Gabrielle Finn appointed AVP for Teaching, Learning and Students
19 Sep 2023
Professor Finn takes up the role as the new Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Teaching, Learning and Students from 1 October 2023
Industrial Action Update
19 Sep 2023
Further offer to mitigate industrial action
Professor Alejandro Frangi becomes a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
20 Sep 2023
The Royal Academy of Engineering elected 73 new Fellows at its AGM on 19 September.
Fitness to Study: updated procedures
20 Sep 2023
To ensure positive student experience is at the heart of what we do, we have updated our Fitness to Study procedures
USS Update
20 Sep 2023
Take part in an important member consultation
Student visa attendance check-ins
20 Sep 2023
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that we report accurate attendance data for students on visas, otherwise the University’s status and funding as a visa sponsor could be at risk.
Cyber incident - weekly round up
20 Sep 2023
This week's key information – 20 September 2023
UMUCU members reject further University proposal
20 Sep 2023
An update from Adèle Mackinlay
Improvements to IT Services
21 Sep 2023
Cluster PCs are now faster and more reliable for a better teaching and learning experience
New QS European university rankings places our University in top 10
21 Sep 2023
We are eighth in Europe and sixth in United Kingdom for our performance across a range of research and teaching and learning indicators
Mandarin Chinese courses at the Confucius Institute
21 Sep 2023
Learn Mandarin Chinese at the Confucius Institute, starting in October
Understanding TEF: What is it and why is it important?
21 Sep 2023
The TEF results are announced on Thursday 28 September. But what is TEF and why is it important? Our video, infographic and written explainer helps you to better understand it
Do you work with or manage a University call centre?
21 Sep 2023
We are looking for colleagues that operate University call centres to join a working group to support the procurement of a new system
Take part in Cycle September
21 Sep 2023
Sign up for our cycling to work seminar on Thursday, 28 September
Last chance for nominations to bicentenary 'walk of fame' installation
22 Sep 2023
Submit your nominations for our bicentenary 'walk of fame' style installation, celebrating our individuals or teams, by Friday (29 September)
Call for applications: 100 Black Women Professors Now!
22 Sep 2023
Applications open for unique 12-month accelerator programme for Black women academics, researchers and PhD students
Celebrating Yom Kippur and the festival of Sukkot
22 Sep 2023
Meaningful Yom Kippur and enjoyable festival of Sukkot to our Jewish colleagues
Summer refurbishments kick off major programme of student residences development
25 Sep 2023
Work commenced at the end of the 2022/23 year as part of plans to redevelop our residential estate
Experian offer ends this September
25 Sep 2023
Experian subscription deadline - activate by Saturday, 30 September
Careers Service: Getting Started Week begins 2 October
25 Sep 2023
Helping students get started planning for their career
UMUCU strike action called off
25 Sep 2023
This week’s strike action will cease with immediate effect
The Manchester Christmas Dinner is back!
26 Sep 2023
Can you help us give care leavers a wonderful Christmas Day?
Office for Open Research Accelerator Fund 2023/24
26 Sep 2023
We are pleased to announce the winning entries of this year’s fund, which supports the development of open research practice
Hyatt Regency Manchester is Hotel of the Year
26 Sep 2023
Alliance MBS venue is honoured at the City of Manchester Awards 2023
Invitation to attend our University’s Foundation Day 2023 celebrations
26 Sep 2023
This year’s celebrations will take place on Wednesday, 18 October at 4:30pm in the Whitworth Hall
Manchester-Melbourne Dual Award PhD project call 2024/25 - Reminder
27 Sep 2023
Call for 2024/25 closes Monday 16 October 2023
Bee Network: improving Greater Manchester's bus travel
27 Sep 2023
The first Bee Network buses are now running in parts of Greater Manchester
UPDATE: Experian offer extended
27 Sep 2023
Experian subscription extended for University staff and PGR students
New BBC series features the historic union of Britain
27 Sep 2023
Professor of public history David Olusoga presents the new series, which starts on BBC Two on Monday, 2 October
Translating emerging technologies for health: Ethical and legal consideration
27 Sep 2023
Join us on Tuesday, 3 October at 2pm
Our University’s work for society and economy rated highly in assessment
27 Sep 2023
Our University has achieved the highest possible score for its work with intellectual property and commercialisation, research partnerships and public and community engagement in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework rating by Research England
Cyber incident - weekly round up
27 Sep 2023
This week’s key information – 27 September 2023
Our University rises in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings
27 Sep 2023
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2024 showcase our University's improved position at 51 in the world out of more than 1,900 institutions
Bi-Visibility day film screening
27 Sep 2023
‘Call Me By Your Name’ will be shown at 5pm on Thursday, 28 September at the Henry Royce Institute
Careers Service: October events for students
28 Sep 2023
The Careers Service has a jam-packed schedule of careers fairs and other events this month, and we want you to be a part of the action
Join our wellbeing choir: back by popular demand
28 Sep 2023
No experience is necessary, just a passion for singing!
Undergraduate Open Days - 30 September and 14 October
28 Sep 2023
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2024
New sustainability section launches on our website
28 Sep 2023
In support of our new environmental sustainability strategy, Our Sustainable Future, we have launched a new sustainability section on the corporate website
University celebrates Gold and Silver ratings in Teaching Excellence Framework
28 Sep 2023
The University is rated Silver overall, Gold for Student Outcomes, and Silver for Student Experience
Campus tours for new colleagues
28 Sep 2023
Monthly tours will begin in October for new colleagues joining our University
Network maintenance between 9 and 19 October
28 Sep 2023
IT Services need to perform maintenance on network equipment across the University between Monday, 9 October and Thursday, 19 October inclusive
Guidance for planned rail strike
29 Sep 2023
A reminder of our guidance during upcoming industrial action
Post-COVID syndrome (long COVID) Network
29 Sep 2023
Sign up to the Post-COVID syndrome (long COVID) Network
Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) 7-22 October events
29 Sep 2023
University celebrates upcoming launch of Manchester Literature Festival 2023
Nominate your colleagues for a Distinguished Achievement Award 2024
29 Sep 2023
This is your opportunity to recognise your colleagues for making an outstanding contribution to our University
Timetabling issues - update 4
29 Sep 2023
IT Services are investigating issues with timetabling
Join the Whitworth for an evening of live performance art
29 Sep 2023
'Portrait of a Poet', the live performance breakthrough from multi-award-winning artist Princess Arinola Adegbite (P.A.BITEZ), will take place on Thursday, 5 October
Celebrate Black History Month
29 Sep 2023
Events and activities this October
University submits planning application for student living on Fallowfield campus
29 Sep 2023
A planning application for new modern, high quality purpose-built student accommodation has been submitted by our University
Booth Street West car park: access road closure
29 Sep 2023
On Monday, 2 October, between 10am and 1pm, the access road leading to Booth Street West multistorey car park will be closed while a crane lift takes place