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.
Teaching & learning software for 2025/26 - what will be available and how to access it
11 Jul 2025
In preparation for the 2025/26 academic year, a full list of the IT-supported teaching and learning software applications available from start of year is now on Connect.
Get involved with Disability Pride month
11 Jul 2025
Celebrate, mark and commemorate the history and achievements of our disabled community this July
International Non-Binary People's Day
14 Jul 2025
Celebrating our non-binary community
Dream Differently - Manchester International Festival 2025
14 Jul 2025
Manchester International Festival 2025 takes over the city with diverse programme across Greater Manchester
Reminder: Submit your Taught Course Recommendations to the Library for 2025/26
15 Jul 2025
Thank you for all your support so far in helping us prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26. If you are teaching in Semester 1 please ensure all your recommendations for your taught course materials are in place via Reading Lists Online.
Congratulations to our interdisciplinary research award winners
15 Jul 2025
University of Manchester Research Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Pump-Prime Projects announced – we look forward to the advancements this collaborative work will bring to tackle society's most pressing global challenges.
Boost your profile with our Research Visibility Checklist
17 Jul 2025
Simple, high-impact actions to help you promote your research - from quick wins to go big.
Give a helping hand to a talented person from a disadvantaged background
17 Jul 2025
Supporting Manchester students is one of three good causes supported by The University of Manchester’s Purple Pennies pot.
Women in Higher Education Conference: Catch-up now
18 Jul 2025
Sessions on tackling gendered career pathways, effective networking, being bold at work and more
Opportunity: Vice-President for Civic Engagement and Innovation
18 Jul 2025
An exciting opportunity to join the University Executive in a role that will shape how we deliver on our civic mission and drive innovation across Greater Manchester and beyond.
University Switchboard now live on new platform
21 Jul 2025
Switchboard upgrade improves service for colleagues and external callers
Remembering Lord David Alliance CBE
21 Jul 2025
It is with great sadness that we have learned about the passing of Lord David Alliance CBE.
Colleagues take specialist training to support our Harm Reduction approach
22 Jul 2025
Division of Campus Life, ResLife and Campus Support and Security colleagues work with local partner to undertake training on administration of anti-opioid medication
New guidance for supporting students experiencing harassment or sexual misconduct
22 Jul 2025
We’re introducing new measures to comply with OfS regulations on harassment and sexual misconduct. Find out what’s changing, where to signpost students, and how we’re supporting colleagues.
Team inspired by ‘super smeller’ could detect Parkinson’s disease early
23 Jul 2025
Non-invasive skin swabs could detect neurodegenerative disorder up to seven years before symptoms appear.
Update for Permit Holders at Booth Street West, Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
23 Jul 2025
On Thursday, 7 August, Booth Street West multistorey car park will be closed due to electrical safety testing.
Check your research ethics status with our useful tool
24 Jul 2025
Use our interactive resource to determine if your project requires University research ethics approval before undertaking recruitment and data collection.
Building Our Story: 200 Years of Campus Life at Manchester
24 Jul 2025
A new book uncovers the people, places and politics that shaped our University’s iconic campus.
Putting disabled voices at the heart of assistive technologies
25 Jul 2025
Dr Hamied Haroon, Research Fellow at UoM, shapes Royal Society report
University researcher joins Greater Manchester creative health partnership
28 Jul 2025
Dr Hannah Waterson appointed Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation to work with Creative Health Greater Manchester Place Partnership and Civic University Board (CUB).
Christie’s Café closing for refurbishments – reopening with a new look
28 Jul 2025
If Christie’s Café is your go-to spot for a morning coffee or a catch-up over lunch, the café will be closing from Thursday 31 July for some exciting refurbishment work.
RACE Centre and Education Trust - South Asian Heritage Month 2025
28 Jul 2025
Reclaiming Joy: A Legacy of Third Spaces
Update on 25-26 pay award
28 Jul 2025
Implementation of pay increases for colleagues in August payroll
Update to our University Pay Gap 2024
29 Jul 2025
Our updated equity pay gap reporting 2024
Interested in playing netball and competing in the Campus Netball League?
30 Jul 2025
We have two teams that play in the women’s social netball University Campus Netball League and are looking for new players for the 2025/26 season.
Our commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom
30 Jul 2025
Our new Policy on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom and updated Code of Practice, in line with changes to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 and regulatory advice from the Office for Students (OfS), will come into effect from 1 August 2025.
Honouring a Legacy: Dr Gian Fulgoni receives Medal of Honour
30 Jul 2025
Six decades of UoM involvement marked with a special award and ceremony
Scheduled maintenance on lecture capture (podcast) service from 11-14 August
31 Jul 2025
The Lecture Capture (Podcasting) service is undergoing an upgrade between 8am on Monday 11 August and 12 noon on Thursday 14 August.
What’s on in August?
31 Jul 2025
Welcome to August’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.
Get involved with this year's Manchester Pride!
31 Jul 2025
Show support to LGBTQ+ colleagues and students this August