News archive – June 2025
Join us at the Festival of Business 2025
02 Jun 2025
AMBS is excited to announce its Festival of Business 2025, taking place from 16–19 June.
What’s new at the Library: Everything you need to know this Summer
02 Jun 2025
From staff training and textbook donations to major building refurbishments and exciting new archive additions – here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer.
Jen Adcott – the brains behind the machines
02 Jun 2025
Meet our Royce technician featured on UKRI’s 101 jobs that change the world
Policy Engagement for Early Career Academics
03 Jun 2025
Find out how to engage with government and policymakers with our Policy@Manchester team
Use AppsAnywhere to access all IT-supported T&L applications from September 2025
03 Jun 2025
From September 2025 all IT-supported teaching and learning software applications on cluster PCs will be accessed via AppsAnywhere.
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
04 Jun 2025
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription renewals due on Saturday, 6 September
Colleague Engagement Survey results
04 Jun 2025
More than 6,000 colleagues took part in the Colleague Engagement Survey ‘Your Voice Matters’ - that’s 51% of eligible colleagues.
New Vice-President and Dean appointed
04 Jun 2025
Professor Sarah Sharples will be Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Elections now open for co-chair positions on two staff networks
05 Jun 2025
Both the Disabled Staff Network Group and LGBTQ+ Staff Network: BeeProud are looking to appoint new Co-Chairs
Wull Technologies secures £300,000 to advance sustainable insulation technology
05 Jun 2025
Wull Technologies, a joint venture between Manchester-based Vector Labs and Wool Insulation Wales and new university spinout, has secured £300,000 in funding to support the commercialisation of its innovative rigid insulation panels made from sheep wool.
Get ready for the Universally Manchester Festival
06 Jun 2025
Our free, family-friendly festival returns on Saturday, 14 June 2025 - see you there!
Book your place at the Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline Network Conference
06 Jun 2025
The annual Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline (ACCD) Network Conference will take place on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the main lecture theatre of the Samuel Alexander Building.
Book now: Townhall on Colleague Engagement
06 Jun 2025
Join us on Monday, 16 June, between 12 - 1pm for a discussion about colleague engagement following the recent Your Voice Matters survey
Creative Manchester’s Solstice and Equinox Series returns to Jodrell Bank
06 Jun 2025
The event, on Friday 20 June 2025, will feature an in-conversation event between Jazzie B and David Olusoga, followed by an exclusive DJ set in the scenic First Light Pavillion
Raw lifter finds strength in numbers
09 Jun 2025
CDT Manager, Charlotte Hooson-Sykes to compete in European Powerlifting Championships
Introducing the AI Hub
09 Jun 2025
The new platform hosts guidance and information about the use of AI and emerging initiatives such as AI Pathfinder.
P Drive file storage service retiring soon - move your files to OneDrive
09 Jun 2025
IT Services are planning to retire the P Drive service which can be used by staff and students for the storing of personal files and documents, and personal web pages. Microsoft OneDrive will become the default personal file storage.
Refurbishments to AGLC and Main Library
10 Jun 2025
Updates on opening hours and closure dates over the summer
Manchester and Cambridge awarded £4.8 million for cross-UK innovation partnership
10 Jun 2025
Funding from Research England to supercharge the next stage of pioneering city-to-city partnership
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola receives honorary degree
10 Jun 2025
In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the city over nine years on and off the pitch.
Summer intensive Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute
11 Jun 2025
Fast-track your Mandarin learning this summer by taking an intensive course at the Confucius Institute. Our Summer Term courses compress up to 30 hours of learning into four weeks so you can reach your language goals faster.
Reading Lists: Preparing your Taught Course Materials for 2025/26
11 Jun 2025
As we prepare for the next academic year, the Library is beginning to organise the taught course materials your students will need. Your input is vital to ensure these resources are available and accessible when required.
Manchester University Press supports Bookbanks
11 Jun 2025
Charity that brings books to food banks has launched its inspiring initiative in Manchester – supported by University colleagues.
All SharePoint 2010-held information to be deleted
12 Jun 2025
Check you have all the documents needed from SharePoint 2010 in any new repository and what to do if not - deadline 30 June 2025.
Celebrating Manchester’s UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning status
12 Jun 2025
Manchester was one of 64 cities, from 35 countries, to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) last year.
June and July Beauty Bee offers
12 Jun 2025
Book in for your beautiful treatments and a bit of TLC this summer. Give yourself a break and some time out in this hectic life.
Rare treasures of early printing to go online in landmark John Rylands Library project
12 Jun 2025
Exhibition will open up one of the world’s greatest collections of early European printing to global audiences.
New Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
12 Jun 2025
Professor Jenn Hallam will take up the role from August
PgCert in Higher Education programme 2025/26 entry
13 Jun 2025
Applications close on Fridday, 27 June 2025 for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2025/26 entry
Measles update for summer holidays
13 Jun 2025
Information on the latest outbreaks and what you can do
Manchester debuts at Europe’s largest laboratory animal event
13 Jun 2025
The University's Biological Services Facility has debuted at Europe's most significant laboratory animal science gathering
Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) Networking event
16 Jun 2025
AHEP Learning and Networking Online Event 'Women in Leadership - Thursday, 3 July
University awarded Fairtrade University two-star status
16 Jun 2025
We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Fairtrade University two-star award, recognising our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and global responsibility.
Enhance your research impact with better collaboration
16 Jun 2025
Come to our training session, Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research on Thursday, 10 July
Undergraduate open days - Saturday, 21 June and Saturday, 28 June
16 Jun 2025
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2026
WATCH: UK government guidance on research security
17 Jun 2025
Watch this short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – this time, an authoritarian government scenario.
Venture Further Awards 2025
17 Jun 2025
Celebrating Entrepreneurial Excellence and Innovation
Our University has ranked number 1 yet again for positive social and environmental impact
18 Jun 2025
Today (Wednesday, 18 June) we have been ranked first place in the UK and Europe, and second in the world for benefitting society and the environment by Times Higher Education for the third year running.
Spot it, report it: Keeping campus safe for everyone
18 Jun 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, we’re reminding all colleagues of the importance of reporting safety issues – no matter how small they may seem.
Come and speak to IT Services about Windows 11, the P drive retirement and more
18 Jun 2025
Join us for a chat and share your thoughts, concerns and questions with our friendly team of IT experts!
Manchester Museum makes stunning addition to natural history collections
18 Jun 2025
Manchester Museum and The John Rylands Library have worked together to acquire Henry Dresser’s unique, personal copy of his anthology A History of the Birds of Europe, ensuring this invaluable resource remains in the UK for future generations.
Our University retains leading global position in QS World University Rankings
19 Jun 2025
We have retained our position among the world’s leading universities, according to new rankings announced on Thursday 19 June.
New Personal Relationship Policy
19 Jun 2025
Understanding our new position on employee-student relationships
Parents, Carers and Guardians Network Lunch "n" Connect
19 Jun 2025
Join us for an informal lunchtime meet-up to connect, share experiences and explore how we can support on another being carers or parents to a neurodiverse child.
WATCH: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison on Colleague Engagement
20 Jun 2025
The Townhall was an opportunity to explore the recent findings of the Colleague Engagement Survey and discuss why colleague engagement is important as we get ready to launch and deliver our Manchester 2035 strategy
University-wide network disruption
23 Jun 2025
University-wide network disruption on Wednesday, 2 and Thursday, 3 July
Helping learners thrive in adversity: A Manchester course making a global impact
23 Jun 2025
A pioneering online course on resilience is helping global learners thrive in adversity, led by Senior Lecturer Natalie Cunningham as part of the University’s flexible learning pilot programme.
Reflecting on the first year using SEAtS
24 Jun 2025
As we wrap up another academic year, we want to thank you for your continued support with adopting the Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS). Your commitment has played a vital role in helping to support student academic engagement and wellbeing.
Data and AI Academy opens the door to Downing Street
25 Jun 2025
AI apprentice and staff member, Dr. Gail Millin-Chalabi met Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to talk all things AI and skills development.
Fireside Chat and Q&A with Paul Bate
25 Jun 2025
On Tuesday, 15 July, join Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, to discuss the UK's vision for space and associated career opportunities within the space sector.
PDR guidance and support for all staff
25 Jun 2025
As we approach the Performance and Development Review (PDR) period, we would like to encourage you think about your PDR in a way that is designed to support your growth, recognise your achievements and provide you with meaningful feedback to help guide your development.
Student accommodation regeneration begins in Fallowfield with Owens Park Tower demolition
25 Jun 2025
Owens Park Tower was recently demolished ahead of our wider regeneration.
Changes to the availability of Zoom
26 Jun 2025
As a University, we will be standardising our video conferencing services in favour of Microsoft Teams. This means that we will be moving away from Zoom, and do not plan to renew our University-wide Zoom contract beyond the end of the 2025 calendar year.
Give a helping hand to a talented person from a disadvantaged background
26 Jun 2025
Supporting Manchester students is one of three good causes supported by The University of Manchester’s Purple Pennies pot.
UK government launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS)
27 Jun 2025
New research security scheme comes into force on 1 July 2025 – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues.
What’s on in July?
27 Jun 2025
Welcome to July’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Update to our Policy and Procedure on Contracts of Employment
30 Jun 2025
From Tuesday, 1 July 2025 employees on a Fixed Term Contract who reach 3 years service will automatically be transferred to a Finite Funded Permanent Contract (FFPC).
Religious awareness days this July and August
30 Jun 2025
Observing religious celebrations and traditions in July and August.