News archive – March 2026
Challenge Accepted: how one colleague and her dog are making a big difference
02 Mar 2026
Find out how Kim (and Obi!) uses her volunteering days with Pets As Therapy, on and off campus
Conflict in the Middle East
02 Mar 2026
Support and guidance for colleagues and students
You matter – taking action to make our University a place where everyone belongs
02 Mar 2026
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey
Making a Difference Awards 2026: Shortlist announced
03 Mar 2026
This year the University’s Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility received over 140 entries, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of our colleagues, students, alumni and external partners to creating positive change in our local communities and across the world.
Bursaries and scholarships for underrepresented groups – applications now open
03 Mar 2026
We have various bursaries and scholarships now open, offering vital support for undergraduate students across a range of criteria. Please share these opportunities with prospective students.
Celebrating Holi 2026
04 Mar 2026
Renewal, Resilience and the Colours of Spring
Purple Place - your March benefits update
04 Mar 2026
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition
Vigil near university campus tonight
04 Mar 2026
Travel advice for area around Sugden Centre and Nancy Rothwell building
Colleague’s novel longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction
05 Mar 2026
Celebrating Dr Sheena Kalayil’s outstanding achievement in contemporary storytelling, this World Book Day
Unlocking skills with LinkedIn Learning
05 Mar 2026
Colleagues using LinkedIn Learning to build digital confidence, boost teaching, and shape their own development
New development opportunities for people leaders
05 Mar 2026
The new People Leader Development Suite is available now, helping you build skills, behaviours and knowledge
Project proposals needed for new PhD by Enterprise programme
05 Mar 2026
New doctoral pathway invites project proposals to shape the next generation of innovators
Employee Appreciation Day 2026
06 Mar 2026
Celebrating our colleagues and the work they do
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026
06 Mar 2026
Learn, share, and support one another
Our financial procedures and regulations have changed - here’s what you need to know
09 Mar 2026
Our Financial Regulations and Procedures have been refreshed, and the updated versions are now available. Please take a few minutes to read what’s changed and make sure you’re working in line with the new requirements.
Your Voice Matters – complete the survey and have your say
09 Mar 2026
Take part in our colleague engagement survey between Tuesday, 10 March and Tuesday, 31 March.
“It’s being part of something – something bigger than yourself.”
09 Mar 2026
Research impact, shaped together - a campaign to celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact in line with our Manchester 2035 strategy.
Delivering 2035: How co-creation successfully upgraded Oracle CRM
10 Mar 2026
By modernising one of our core systems, we are strengthening our digital foundations by investing in technologies fit for our future.
Leadership and Management Career Development Apprenticeships - launching June 2026
10 Mar 2026
Don’t miss out on our insight sessions, and the chance to shape your next career step!
Your work matters – supporting you to do your best work
10 Mar 2026
How we lead matters – Change is constant but how we lead it makes all the difference
10 Mar 2026
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey
Eduroam disruption at 7pm on Thursday, 12 March
10 Mar 2026
Jisc, the provider of network services to the UK education sector, are performing maintenance, and this means that there will be approximately 5 minutes’ disruption to eduroam Wi-Fi connectivity at 7pm on Thursday 12 March.
Plan ahead for 18-19 April: Road closures on campus during Manchester Marathon weekend
11 Mar 2026
This year’s adidas Manchester Marathon is taking place on Sunday, 19 April, and will finish outside Whitworth Hall on Oxford Road – resulting in road closures from Saturday, 18 April.
Windows 10 PCs to be disconnected from the network
12 Mar 2026
Microsoft Windows 10 officially went out of support in October 2025.
Innovation expert drop in – open to all
12 Mar 2026
Whether you’re exploring an idea, scaling a venture, or innovating within your department, come and meet the Unit M team on Wednesday, 18 March.
Stay sharp: refresh your phishing knowledge
13 Mar 2026
Spend a few moments refreshing your phishing knowledge and learning about new scams
UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia
13 Mar 2026
Learn more and support one another
Nancy Rothwell Building closure (Tuesday, 7 to Thursday, 9 April)
16 Mar 2026
A full power shutdown is needed to allow essential maintenance works to take place.
Election of colleagues to the General Assembly 2026
16 Mar 2026
Colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination for two vacancies by noon on Monday, 30 March.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
16 Mar 2026
A place where every mind matters
Faye Holland joins pioneering Cambridge x Manchester collaboration as Partnership Director
16 Mar 2026
We are pleased to announce that Faye Holland has taken up the role of Director for the Cambridge x Manchester Partnership, bringing her expertise to our collaborative innovation work with the University of Cambridge
Outstanding achievements recognised across Estates & Facilities
16 Mar 2026
On Friday, 6 March, colleagues from across our Estates & Facilities team came together for the fourth annual Estates & Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Catch up: latest discussions on accountability for the delivery of our strategy
16 Mar 2026
Meningitis – know the symptoms
16 Mar 2026
We are saddened to hear of the meningitis cases in Kent and our thoughts are with all those affected.
“That chain of reaction that creates the spark that ignites Music in Mind.”
17 Mar 2026
Watch the latest inspiring film from Research impact, shaped together and celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact in line with our Manchester 2035 strategy.
Great Science Share for Schools continues to make a difference
18 Mar 2026
Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS), led by the University’s Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) continues to make a powerful and lasting impact by inspiring young people to become curious, confident young scientists.
Course Unit Surveys - Data validation process
18 Mar 2026
Course Unit Convenors/Directors still have time to review and update appropriate staff lists for the units being surveyed this semester.
Minor amendments to the September 2026 UG and PGT Degree Regulations
18 Mar 2026
Two minor amendments have now been approved to the September 2026 UG and PGT Degree Regulations by AQSC-TLS.
Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount: supporting progression to postgraduate study
18 Mar 2026
The Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount offers a 10% tuition fee reduction for eligible graduates progressing to a taught postgraduate programme at the University.