News archive – September 2025
Book now: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison on our Manchester 2035 strategy
01 Sep 2025
Join us on Tuesday, 9 September, 1pm – 2pm to hear an early preview of our new ten-year strategy.
Teaching transformed: Lessons from Flexible Learning Pilots
01 Sep 2025
As part of the University of Manchester’s commitment to reimagining education for a changing world, our Flexible Learning pilots have been testing bold new approaches to teaching and learning across disciplines.
What's New at the Library: Students get started and more
02 Sep 2025
Support for students, online reading lists support, new exhibitions and updates on our spaces – here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library for September 2025.
Celebrating the success of the Teams Voice project
02 Sep 2025
We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of the Teams Voice (External Calling) project - a major milestone in transforming how we communicate across the University of Manchester.
Purple Place - your September benefits update
02 Sep 2025
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition.
We’d like your feedback on the retirement of P drives and personal web pages
03 Sep 2025
IT Services intend to retire the P drive service, which can be used by staff and students for personal file storage and personal web pages. Microsoft OneDrive will become the default file storage.
New Director of AI Innovation
03 Sep 2025
Dr Vicki Woodward appointed to drive AI Skunkworks programme forward
Manchester expert wins Royal Society’s highest honour for a historian of science
03 Sep 2025
Professor Sadiah Qureshi awarded the prestigious Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture.
EDI leadership programmes now open for new cohort of applicants
04 Sep 2025
Apply now to join inclusive leadership development programmes supporting colleagues with career insights, mentorship, peer support, and skills to reach that next career milestone
Updated: Essential out-of-hours work to improve the University network
04 Sep 2025
Work will now take place 8am to Midday Saturday, 6 September, 2025
Manchester colleagues appointed to REF 2029 panels
04 Sep 2025
Our colleagues will help carry out expert review for the next Research Excellence Framework, the UK’s system for assessing research quality in UK higher education institutions.
Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities
05 Sep 2025
Unlock your leaderships skills with a variety of apprenticeship courses this autumn
Open Research Fellowship Programme 2025-26 – apply from 8 September 2025
08 Sep 2025
A chance for passionate individuals to explore the different elements of Open Research and help create a more open, collaborative, and equitable research landscape.
Get ready for the first FBMH Social Responsibility Conference: Thriving Through Change
09 Sep 2025
We are excited to announce the first-ever FBMH Social Responsibility Conference which will take place on Wednesday 8 October
Three Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
09 Sep 2025
Congratulations to Professors Liz Richardson, David Richards and Anupam Nanda, recognised for their excellence and impact, and their advancement of social sciences for the public good.
Boost your CV this Autumn with a New Language
10 Sep 2025
Ready for a fresh challenge this autumn? Why not supercharge your skills and learn one of the world’s most spoken languages?
Video: Transformed network to set teaching and learning innovation up for success
11 Sep 2025
The University of Manchester is undergoing significant investment in improving the organisation’s network to set up teaching and learning innovation for success.
Campus safety essentials for the new academic year
11 Sep 2025
As we head into the new academic year, it's important to remind yourself of essential health and safety tips around fire alarms, first aid, and reporting.
WATCH: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison on Manchester 2035
11 Sep 2025
The recent Townhall gave colleagues an early preview of the foundations and leaps at the heart of our new University strategy.
New leadership and theme leads at two research platforms
11 Sep 2025
Sustainable Futures announces new co-directors and Digital Futures welcomes new theme leads.
Manchester Gold applications now open
12 Sep 2025
Advancing professional development through mentoring and shared learning
Bone Density Tests at the Sports Centre
12 Sep 2025
We will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Tuesday, 7th October.
Are you living with a disability or long-term health condition?
12 Sep 2025
Are you worried about the proposed reforms to Access to Work and the Welfare Benefits?
Personal Relationship Policy
15 Sep 2025
Reminder to declare any pre-existing Personal Relationship by Tuesday 30 September 2025
Mahesh Nirmalan appointed AVP for Responsible Research Practice
15 Sep 2025
Professor Mahesh Nirmalan has taken up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Responsible Research Practice – one of four essential themes of our University’s research culture and environment.
Extra IT Support for new students during Welcome Week
15 Sep 2025
Starting university can be exciting and a little overwhelming. To make things easier, we’re offering extra IT support across campus to help new students get connected and confident with key services like Wi-Fi, Duo 2-factor authentication, and more.
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) - important deadline reminder
16 Sep 2025
Colleagues must register any activities sponsored by a foreign state or certain state-controlled organisations with FIRS by 1 October 2025 or within an allotted timeframe thereafter – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues.
Bicentenary recruitment initiative brings 200 new faces to our University
16 Sep 2025
We’ve created 200 new roles for local people, breaking down barriers to employment and showing how inclusive recruitment can transform lives across Greater Manchester.
Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence in Occupational Health research
16 Sep 2025
The Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health marks its 80th anniversary with an afternoon of talks, panels and the 2025 Lane Lecture.
Make our campus safe for Mancunian hedgehogs!
17 Sep 2025
Our University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy includes protecting and enhancing our environment – get involved with our mission locally with the new Hedgehog Action Group.
Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
17 Sep 2025
Join Manchester Quakers at "Dreams of Peace and Freedom"
University appointed UN Academic Impact Vice-Chair for research
18 Sep 2025
Manchester to play an essential role in advancing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by leading research initiatives for the UNAI SDG10 Hub, part of a UN network of over 1,700 universities and colleges across more than 150 countries.
Two UKRI Future Leader Fellows here at Manchester
18 Sep 2025
Interdisciplinary researcher in cancer treatment, Eliana Maria Vasquez Osorio is one of 77 academics awarded prestigious Fellowship, and our University hosts a second Fellow.
Migraine Awareness Week (Monday, 22 to Sunday, 28 September)
19 Sep 2025
Get Involved in Raising Awareness in the Workplace
Updates to our Multifaith offering for colleagues
19 Sep 2025
Chaplaincy, prayer spaces, and drop-in sessions
Professor John Holden appointed new Vice-President
19 Sep 2025
Innovation and civic engagement the focus for new senior appointment
Get ready for the next Research Review Exercise (RRE)
22 Sep 2025
The next annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff will be opening in September 2025.
Welcome Week 2025 underway – everything you need to support our new students
22 Sep 2025
Welcome Week 2025 kicks off today (Monday 22 September), marking the start of an exciting period for our new undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Happy Rosh Hashanah to our university community!
22 Sep 2025
Get involved with the Jewish New Year 2025
Updated: Further bus strike action to take place this month
22 Sep 2025
As you start making plans for Welcome Week, please be aware that industrial action by some operator staff will be affecting the Bee Network’s services across Greater Manchester from Friday, 19 until Monday, 22 September and again from Tuesday, 30 September until Thursday, 2 October. TfGM are urging passengers to check their journeys and plan them in advance ahead of the strikes.
AppsAnywhere: enhancing access to teaching and learning software applications
22 Sep 2025
All IT-supported teaching and learning software applications should now be accessed via AppsAnywhere – information and guidance for staff and students.
Bi-Visibility Day 2025
23 Sep 2025
Celebrate and get involved this 23 September
Making a Difference: A year of social responsibility at The University of Manchester
24 Sep 2025
Watch how we’ve made remarkable progress in creating positive change; locally, nationally and globally.
Last chance to apply for Manchester Gold
24 Sep 2025
Applications close on Friday, 3 October for the autumn intake of Manchester Gold
University of Manchester ranked second in UK for graduate employer interest
24 Sep 2025
We have been ranked as the UK’s second most sought-after institution by leading graduate employers, according to a newly published report.
Additional closure day
25 Sep 2025
Message from Ele Morrissey, Executive Director of People
New opportunities to get the most out of Copilot Chat
25 Sep 2025
Explore two new Copilot Chat programmes, hosted by our partner 365Tribe, to build your confidence and learn how to apply Copilot at work. Copilot Chat is an AI-powered assistant available to everyone with a University account and accessible via a web browser or within Microsoft Teams.
Christie's Cafe reopens with fresh new look
25 Sep 2025
Earlier this month, UniCafe reopened Christie's following it's refurbishment - and we've loved welcoming everyone back!
Updated Academic Returners Policy
26 Sep 2025
Funding available for academic colleagues returning from extended leave
Distinguished Achievement Awards - nominations now open
26 Sep 2025
We are now accepting nominations for the President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards 2026 – your opportunity to recognise our colleagues for making an outstanding contribution to our University.
Miscarriage, stillbirth, and baby loss: lunch and connect
26 Sep 2025
A supportive space for people affected by any kind of baby loss to meet, talk, and connect during 'Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025'.
What’s on in October?
29 Sep 2025
Welcome to October’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.
World 100 Brand Tracker - have your say on our University
29 Sep 2025
Take five minutes to fill in the survey to help us see how we’re perceived compared to other universities – and be entered into a prize draw.
Undergraduate open days – Saturdays 4 and 11 October
29 Sep 2025
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2026.
University secures eight Leverhulme early career fellowships
30 Sep 2025
Prestigious award for colleagues to undertake significant pieces of publishable work in science, humanities and social sciences.
Stay secure online this Cyber Security Awareness Month
30 Sep 2025
October is cyber security awareness month, and we are taking the opportunity to remind colleagues about staying safe online and disposing of IT equipment safely.