News archive – October 2025
Planned network downtime in October and November
01 Oct 2025
What you need to know
Manchester 2035 strategy launch and townhall
01 Oct 2025
We will launch our strategy to 2035 on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. On Friday, 17 October 2025, we will host a townhall to discuss your questions in more detail. Book your place and be part of what comes next.
October’s Colleague Benefit Update – Purple Place
02 Oct 2025
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition.
Canvas is here. This is just the beginning…
02 Oct 2025
We’re now live with Canvas, due to the collaborative effort from many colleagues and students across the university. Thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this huge milestone.
Incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
02 Oct 2025
Support available
Financial wellbeing and retirement planning sessions
03 Oct 2025
Explore a range of financial wellbeing resources to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, and make confident financial choices
Manchester stands together
03 Oct 2025
A message from Professor Duncan Ivison
Celebrating 75 years of the Turing Test: how we can continue to shape the future
06 Oct 2025
From the question that launched AI to the breakthroughs of today
What's New at the Library: October 2025
06 Oct 2025
Teaching and Learning support for Autumn 2025, improvements to our spaces including new cosy campus area, Open Research Fellowships and support on managing research data.
EDI leadership programmes – last chance to apply!
07 Oct 2025
Applications for our range of inclusive leadership development programmes, launching in 2026, are closing soon
Second anniversary of 7 October attacks
07 Oct 2025
A message from Duncan
Global Humanities Alliance forges new collaborations
08 Oct 2025
Manchester and partners sign Memorandum of Understanding, underscoring a shared commitment to fostering research, teaching, and global dialogue on the most critical social and political challenges of our time.
Manchester ranks among top universities in Knowledge Exchange Framework
08 Oct 2025
Research England measure gives our University the highest rating for Research Partnerships, with 19% growth in industry funding, recognising the strength of our partnerships and the impact they have for the people and the city.
End of support for Microsoft Windows 10
08 Oct 2025
Microsoft Windows 10 goes out of support on Tuesday 14 October, and all University laptop and desktop PCs with Windows 10, including those used in labs, should either be upgraded or replaced.
Turning student leftovers into a warm welcome
09 Oct 2025
Colleagues across the University worked together to give incoming students a head start – while cutting down on waste at the same time
Our University places 56th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
09 Oct 2025
Manchester has retained its spot as 8th in the UK in the prestigious rankings, which evaluate more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Issues accessing My Manchester and My Staff Portal - Resolved
09 Oct 2025
Information about issues with access to some University services
Menopause Awareness Day events this October
09 Oct 2025
Focus on Lifestyle Medicine - discover the power of lifestyle for better health and longevity
Sustainable Travel Week: 14-16 October, 2025
09 Oct 2025
Upcoming events as part of our Sustainable Travel Week.
Support for Teaching Assistants: Join monthly Peer Sessions
09 Oct 2025
Come along to our monthly support sessions - facilitated by colleagues who work with (G)TAs across the institution, they are an opportunity to connect with fellow GTAs and TAs, share experiences, and get support in your teaching.
Our Publications Policy has been updated
10 Oct 2025
Providing clarity about who can be named as authors and authorship responsibilities.
WATCH: UE in Conversation - Jenn Hallam and Lexie Baynes
10 Oct 2025
In this edition of UE in Conversation, Professor Jenn Hallam, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, sits down with Lexie Baynes, Union Affairs Officer at the Students’ Union, to discuss their shared priorities for the year ahead.
Update: upcoming bus strikes called off
10 Oct 2025
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that bus services across Greater Manchester will be disrupted this week, following confirmation of strike action.
SEP Evaluation – recommendations update
10 Oct 2025
Making progress on the things that matter
Baby Loss Awareness Week
13 Oct 2025
Content warning: this article includes information on baby loss
Conferences & Venues wallplanner now available for 2025/26
13 Oct 2025
Our 2025/2026 wallplanner is now available - with limited stock.
Professor Tim O’Brien appointed Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
14 Oct 2025
Tim, currently Associate Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, replaces Professor Teresa Anderson, the founder of the Centre for Engagement.
How we’re tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals with our Directory of Activities
14 Oct 2025
The Office for Social Responsibility has recently relaunched our Directory of Activities microsite, a searchable online resource showcasing the wide range of work taking place across the University that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Happy Diwali to our university community!
14 Oct 2025
Join us in celebrating Diwali 2025
Safely dispose of your old IT kit during our Amnesty Week
15 Oct 2025
In support of the University’s commitment to a zero-carbon future, IT Services are holding another IT Kit Amnesty, from Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October across campus.
Transfer of materials – important information
15 Oct 2025
Information and support on outbound and inbound transfer of materials for researchers – Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs) must be in place.
Launching our strategy to 2035 – From Manchester for the world
16 Oct 2025
A message from Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor
EDI Webinar Week 2025
16 Oct 2025
From neuro-inclusive writing practice to the day in the life of a STEM academic – get involved
Have you switched from Zoom to Teams yet?
17 Oct 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 February 2026, except for a limited number of special use cases.
Manchester pair elected Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows
17 Oct 2025
Two University researchers are among the 74 leading figures elected by the Royal Academy of Engineering to its Fellowship this year.
Reimagining New Towns: Delivering Growth and Place-Making for 21st Century England
17 Oct 2025
Monday, 10 November
Introducing TIN-Bee colleague network
20 Oct 2025
Explore the Bee-Network's subgroup for trans+ and non-binary colleagues
New research calls with international university partners in Austin, Texas and Stockholm
21 Oct 2025
We’re excited to announce two new research funding calls with our international partner institutions.
You’re invited: Challenge night
22 Oct 2025
Join us for something completely different... a game show with purpose
Keeping Manchester Graduate Talent at our University
22 Oct 2025
Now is a great time to be recruiting our very own 2025 graduates to your roles
Come and meet the Unit M team
22 Oct 2025
Our University’s new dedicated innovation arm – with a mission to unlock our full potential as the region’s largest innovation asset – to hold its first Open House event. All colleagues welcome!
Recruiting our next Bicentennial PhD students and fellows
23 Oct 2025
Manchester’s landmark programme to celebrate over 200 years of research excellence and invest in the future continues with our second cohort.
Campus safety essentials: Laws and guidelines for bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters
23 Oct 2025
Your guide to understanding the rules, risks, and resposible use of bikes and e-mobility devices.
Viewpoint: Professor Duncan Ivison - North Star and Foundations
23 Oct 2025
Professor Duncan Ivison, President & Vice-Chancellor, introduces our North Star and the foundations that make it real and enable our leaps.
Black History Month 2025
24 Oct 2025
Events and activities to get involved with
Engagement@Manchester: Collaborative Practice
24 Oct 2025
Join our community of practice to share, learn and connect on Wednesday, 26 November 12.30pm – 1.40pm at 3.204 University Place, Oxford Road (in-person).
Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) development and training
24 Oct 2025
Sign up for upcoming AHEP training events designed to build your confidence, expand your skills, and advance your career in higher education.
Join the Wellbeing Choir
24 Oct 2025
The Wellbeing Choir is back and is open to new joiners.
VIDEO: A few ways we're keeping our University cyber-resilient
27 Oct 2025
Cyber resilience is a shared responsibility for all of us here at The University of Manchester.
Greater Manchester Universities launch refreshed civic mission
27 Oct 2025
We’ve come together with our fellow Greater Manchester universities to refresh our shared civic priorities, continuing our commitment to improving lives across the city-region.
Be part of this year’s Winter Graduation Ceremonies
28 Oct 2025
Taking place 11 to 19 December 2025 | Whitworth Hall
No Time to Waste - marking World Sustainability Day
28 Oct 2025
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new sustainability push, No Time to Waste, ahead of World Sustainability Day tomorrow, furthering our commitment to a greener future. As part of it, we are also launching our brand new sustainable travel app, CommuteUoM.
Recognising All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
28 Oct 2025
Why early November holds special meaning for many Christians
Planned network downtime this November
29 Oct 2025
A large piece of work upgrading some of our critical network hardware is due to continue into November, which means some planned service downtime for staff and students.
Viewpoint - Making the Leap: Flexible, Personalised and Digitally Enabled Learning
29 Oct 2025
Professor Jenn Hallam & Professor Ashley Blom give their insight into the flexible, personalised and digitally enabled learning leap.
Issues accessing My Manchester and Slate - resolved
29 Oct 2025
Information about issues with access to some University services
What’s on in November?
30 Oct 2025
Welcome to November’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.
Share feedback to enhance your digital experience
30 Oct 2025
We want to hear from you to understand your digital experiences in your work and teaching to help shape improvements across the University.
Strength in Openness: Men’s Health and Wellbeing Focus this November
30 Oct 2025
Join this important conversation and sign up for our men’s health panel event
Getting to know Sarah Sharples, Vice-President and Dean of FSE
31 Oct 2025
Starting on 22 September, Professor Sarah Sharples took up the role from Professor Martin Schröder.
Recognising you: November highlights on Purple Place
31 Oct 2025
Celebrate your colleagues this November, plus your chance to win a £100 Tesco voucher.
As the seasons turn: The origin of Halloween
31 Oct 2025
Explore Samhain