News archive – July 2025
Accelerating Greater Manchester’s Growth into a Global AI Superpower
01 Jul 2025
The Turing Innovation Catalyst and its impact
Discover innovative practices in community-engaged research from around the world
01 Jul 2025
Join our webinar on Wednesday, 9 July and visit our new Engaged Research Hub, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester.
Colleague engagement survey themes for action
01 Jul 2025
An update from Ele Morrissey, Executive Director of People
What’s new at the Library: preparing for Welcome and more
02 Jul 2025
Support for colleagues from Welcome activities to Reading Lists: here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer.
Purple Place - your July benefits update
03 Jul 2025
Focus on Personal Development this July
Our graduates are making a difference across Greater Manchester
03 Jul 2025
As we prepare to welcome thousands of students and their families to our graduation ceremonies next week, we celebrate the lasting impact our graduates are making across Greater Manchester and beyond.
University Wins Graduation Hospitality Award at UDINE Awards 2025
03 Jul 2025
Hospitality on Campus, one of our Estates teams, has been awarded the prestigious Graduation Hospitality Award at the 2025 UDINE Awards.
Delve into the UoM Wellbeing Collection at the Library this summer
03 Jul 2025
Discover new titles and help us build the UoM Wellbeing Collection at the Library
Colleagues and students recognised at President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards
04 Jul 2025
Winners from across the University were celebrated at a prestigious Award Ceremony in the Whitworth Hall
Embedding Equity in Everything We Do
04 Jul 2025
Introducing our new Digital Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Summer Graduations underway: Celebrating our Class of 2025
07 Jul 2025
From Monday 7 July to Monday 21 July, campus will once again come to life with gowns, proud families – and more than a few selfies – as we welcome thousands of students and their guests for Summer Graduations 2025.
Free bus service from Manchester Victoria: trial extended to 27 July
07 Jul 2025
An exciting update on our commitment to sustainable, fair, and affordable travel for our university community.
Professor Richard Curry appointed AVP for Research and Innovation
08 Jul 2025
Professor Curry takes up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) from 1 August 2025.
NSS results – What you need to know
09 Jul 2025
The NSS results provide a vital opportunity for hearing student voices and shaping what comes next.
National Student Survey results 2025 – an upward trajectory
10 Jul 2025
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, April McMahon
Chief Information Security Officer appointment
10 Jul 2025
Michael Knight has been appointed as the University's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will be joining IT Services in October 2025.
Introducing: Our first ever Relaxed Graduation Ceremonies
10 Jul 2025
Next week, we’ll be holding our first ever Relaxed Graduation Ceremony – offering students a more flexible, accessible way to celebrate this important milestone.
Summer workspace refresh
10 Jul 2025
As we transition into the summer period on campus, we wanted to remind colleagues that it’s a great opportunity to refresh and reorganise their workspaces.