Staff announcements
General Assembly election – extension
(24 Apr 2024)
Nomination period for Academic and Research staff, or Professional Services staff grades 6 and above, has been extended – nominations now open until Tuesday, 30 April
Pause. Check. Protect - helping students be aware of financial scams
(23 Apr 2024)
We’ve launched a campaign called Pause. Check. Protect, to alert students of financial scams that can be targeted at them during their time at university.
Changes to printing for staff and students
(23 Apr 2024)
Between June and July 2024, IT Services are working with Xerox to install more than 400 new Multi-Function Devices (combined printer, scanner and copier) across the University, replacing most of the existing devices on campus.
Bicentenary Way works to begin on 24 April
(22 Apr 2024)
There is going to be some construction taking place in Brunswick Park from 15 April as part of the university’s bicentennial celebrations.
Listserv mailing list issues - resolved
(19 Apr 2024)
Information about Listserv issues
Wild Researchers’ Night at Manchester Museum
(18 Apr 2024)
A chance for researchers to share their work with museum visitors – how to register expressions of interest, deadline Tuesday, 7 May
Sustainability Action Month
(17 Apr 2024)
Check out our month-long programme of interactive activities and events
Campus Solutions Student System issues - restored
(17 Apr 2024)
Information from IT Services in reference to Campus Solutions
Changes to Duo 2-factor authentication for some services
(16 Apr 2024)
The way you log in to University services including Blackboard and MyView is changing.
Judges needed for the Postgraduate Research Showcase 2024
(16 Apr 2024)
Academics and PS colleagues can support postgraduate students to develop their presentation skills – or simply watch the showcase on Wednesday, 12 June
Be part of Team 200 and volunteer at Universally Manchester Festival
(15 Apr 2024)
Would you like to be part of our Team 200 at Universally Manchester Festival?
WATCH: University and SU leaders host open meeting on free speech
(12 Apr 2024)
The open meeting on free speech took place on Monday 8 April 2024.
John Owens south entrance closed until end of May
(11 Apr 2024)
As the ongoing redesign of the ‘Old Quad’ area of campus enters its next phase, the south entrance to the John Owen’s Building – the entrance closest to Burlington Street – is closed until further notice.
Senate nominations and election results
(10 Apr 2024)
Appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will commence on 1 September 2024
Recycle unwanted IT kit during the Amnesty Week
(09 Apr 2024)
In support of the University’s commitment to a zero carbon future, IT Services are holding an IT Kit Amnesty running from Monday 15 April to Friday 19 April.
Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities
(08 Apr 2024)
Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers
Join The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme
(08 Apr 2024)
Skills development and £605 per placement for young researchers and PhD students helping disadvantaged school pupils access university and succeed when they get there
Carer and Flexible Working Policy
(05 Apr 2024)
Carer and Flexible Working updates from Saturday, 6 April
Call for papers: Teaching and Learning Conference 2024
(04 Apr 2024)
Submissions invited from all staff and students by 5pm on Monday, 22 April
Do you need to re-record your Microsoft Teams voicemail?
(03 Apr 2024)
Voicemail is one of the great features of Teams Voice calling in the Microsoft 365 suite of apps, which is why Teams Voice users are encouraged to make sure their custom greeting is up to date.
Manchester Gold staff mentoring programme: Call for mentors and mentees
(02 Apr 2024)
Register to be a mentor or mentee
Talk 200 – new podcast on energy and climate change now available
(28 Mar 2024)
Talking energy and climate change: “We don’t have hundreds of years to sort this out.”
Reminder: Submit your PC cluster software requirements by Friday 29 March
(27 Mar 2024)
If you use PC clusters for teaching, you must let IT Services know your software requirements for the 2024/25 academic year, before Friday 29 March.
IT maintenance during the Easter break
(26 Mar 2024)
IT Services need to perform work on several systems during the Easter break, which will result in disruption to Campus Solutions, network connectivity and IT login at different times.
New research calls with our international university partners
(26 Mar 2024)
A new partnership with Heidelberg and our Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto partnership going strong – find out more about opportunities
Nominations are open for the SU Awards 2024
(25 Mar 2024)
From our course reps to volunteers, societies, and campaigners – we want to celebrate the huge breadth of incredible students here at UoM.
Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2024 is now open
(22 Mar 2024)
This annual award aims to help students, postdoctoral researchers and recent graduates establish new companies involving graphene or other 2D materials
Opportunities to be part of our School Governor Initiative
(21 Mar 2024)
Becoming a school governor supports local communities and gives you an opportunity to develop new and existing skills
Deadline approaching: HEAT upload
(20 Mar 2024)
If you have carried out Access and Success activity this term you must input tracking data to HEAT by Thursday, 28 March
Probation period reminder
(19 Mar 2024)
Introducing automated probation period reminders for managers