News archive – December 2025
Deadlines Recruitment Advertising and Pay Roll deadlines
01 Dec 2025
Upcoming Recruitment Advertising and Pay Roll deadlines
Course Unit Surveys open 8 December – encourage students to share their voice
01 Dec 2025
On Monday 8 December, Course Unit Surveys will open - and we need your help to make sure students take part.
SafeZone Initiative launches: Transforming campus safety with instant alerts
01 Dec 2025
Download SafeZone today. The safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, students, and visitors is our priority. In line with legislation, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, we will be introducing device screen takeovers and SMS notifications to issue alerts across campus in emergency situations.
University finances at a glance 24/25
01 Dec 2025
An overview of our Financial Statements for 24/25
Connectivity issues update
01 Dec 2025
Connectivity issues with some systems and services, starting Saturday 29 November and ongoing.
Giving Tuesday 2025
02 Dec 2025
Make a difference this season: challenge accepted?
Message from the Chair of the Board
02 Dec 2025
As we publish our Annual Report and Financial Statements, which summarise key elements of the University’s performance over the last year, a question I am sometimes asked is how the Board reviews the performance of the University leadership.
Championing Inclusive Education: Maria’s vision for equity in learning
02 Dec 2025
Teaching Excellence Award winner Dr Maria Canal shares her vision for embedding inclusivity across the University and what’s next for creating equitable learning environments.
Win a signed Haaland Man City shirt and support the Manchester Christmas Dinner
02 Dec 2025
The Manchester Christmas Dinner is an annual project founded in 2013 by our former Chancellor, Lemn Sissay OBE. Donate today to help make sure no Care Leaver aged 18 to 25 years feels alone on Christmas Day.
Important information about teaching resources for Semester 2
02 Dec 2025
Ensure all your recommendations for your taught course materials are in place via Reading Lists Online, and check out the latest exam and assessment support for students for the upcoming exam and assessment period.
WATCH: “Our ‘lab’ is dynamic…”
03 Dec 2025
“Beyond the Ethics Board looks at research in nuanced, complex settings,” says Birte Vogel, who aims to empower her social science and humanities colleagues in a Research Culture and Environment funded project.
Ten Manchester academics in top one percent of global influential researchers
03 Dec 2025
University earns a total of 13 mentions in the Highly Cited Researchers rankings with our colleagues seen to “exemplify excellence in their research as well as integrity in their publication and citation practices.”
Celebrating the meaning of Christmas
04 Dec 2025
Christianity, Christ, and carols!
Learn Mandarin to equip yourself with a new skill this winter
04 Dec 2025
Do you teach or support Chinese students on a regular basis? Are you planning a trip to China in the new year?
Make their year: Celebrate your colleagues with a University award nomination
04 Dec 2025
The festive season is a perfect time to reflect on the exceptional contributions of colleagues and to nominate them for one of the University’s prestigious awards.
Are your courses ready for Semester 2?
04 Dec 2025
The latest update on Canvas, including sinformation on examination and assessments and support in building your courses ready for semester 2
Developing our People Leaders
05 Dec 2025
New development opportunities for managers and people leaders
Real Living Wage update
05 Dec 2025
From Friday, 1 May 2026, the Real Living Wage will increase to £13.45
John Rylands Library wins major international award in its 125th Anniversary year
08 Dec 2025
Our world-famous library wins prestigious FX Museum or Exhibition Space award having “reimagined what a 21st-century research library can be, creating spaces that honour our extraordinary heritage while embracing innovation and inclusivity.”
Protect yourself from phishing
08 Dec 2025
Tips and advice to protect yourself and the University from phishing attacks
Winter wellbeing guidance
09 Dec 2025
Looking after your wellbeing in winter and during the festive season
What you need to do ahead of the festive break
09 Dec 2025
Key reminders for colleagues ahead of the festive break, including around car park closures and building closing/opening times.
WATCH: Interdisciplinary research – “absolute heaven.”
10 Dec 2025
How our researchers – and our University – are stronger when they work together across disciplines.
During Hanukkah
10 Dec 2025
Wishing peace for all during Hanukkah
Winter Graduations: Celebrating our Class of 2025
10 Dec 2025
We’re delighted to welcome students, their families, friends, and supporters to campus as we begin our 2025 Winter Graduation celebrations.
New joint research call with the University of Washington, Seattle – now open!
11 Dec 2025
The new fund will close at the end of January – plus details of other global partnership funds.
University hosts Community Conversation event on religious tolerance
12 Dec 2025
Event fosters faith inclusion and civic partnerships across Greater Manchester
Parents, Carers, & Guardians Network - Christmas Extravaganza
12 Dec 2025
Nancy Rothwell Event Space, 17 December - 3:30-6:30pm
Supporting our students over the festive break
12 Dec 2025
As we enter winter teaching break from Monday, 22 December 2025, it’s important to remind colleagues that comprehensive support remains available for students throughout the festive period.
Take a walking tour of our campus spaces - Keep It On Campus 2026
15 Dec 2025
The Conferences & Venues team are preparing for next year’s Keep It On Campus event, which will be taking place on the 7 and 8 of January 2026.
Digital Equity Fund for students now open, providing laptop vouchers up to £750.
15 Dec 2025
Following a successful pilot year in 2024/25, the Access and Success team are pleased to announce that the Digital Equity Fund, providing laptop vouchers for target communities of students, is running again for this academic year (2025/26).
You've helped 50 young care leavers this Christmas!
15 Dec 2025
Thanks to the kindness of our University community, we have exceeded our fundraising target for this year’s Manchester Christmas Dinner – an annual initiative that brings a Christmas day to young care leavers aged 18-25, who would otherwise be alone.
2025: Year in review
15 Dec 2025
We reflect on a year that delivered a decade-defining strategy and celebrated the people and ideas that make Manchester extraordinary.
New Year Swap Shop and Bake Sale
15 Dec 2025
ASESD Wellbeing Champions are running a New Year Swap Shop and Bake Sale at the University Place Atrium, on the First Floor, on Thursday, 8 Jan 2026 from 11am to 2pm.
Viewpoint - From strategy to delivery
15 Dec 2025
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor, shares how we start to deliver on the strategy
Connect is coming to People in 2026
16 Dec 2025
People Services, Recruitment Services, Reward & Benefits, and Pensions are moving into Connect in 2026
Course Unit Surveys close 2 January – encourage students to share their voice
16 Dec 2025
Course Unit Surveys will close soon - we need your help to make sure students take part.
MC&E project: December update
16 Dec 2025
The Mitigating Circumstances & Extensions (MC&E) project is redesigning how students request mitigating circumstances and coursework extensions, aiming to create a clearer, more consistent and more accessible process across the University.
Building positive research communities – Research Staff Conference 2026
17 Dec 2025
Join your peers from UoM, Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration on Thursday, 29 January.
From the workshop to the world…
17 Dec 2025
Take a look at the Manchester School of Architecture’s new MSA model archive.
Hidden Disabilities: Inclusive communication and Sunflower Telephone line webinar
17 Dec 2025
Find out how to use inclusive telephone practices in the workplace
A message from Jenn Hallam
17 Dec 2025
A message from Jenn reflecting on the year, celebrating our graduates, and looking ahead to the year to come
Staying healthy during flu outbreaks: guidance for colleagues
17 Dec 2025
Flu and other winter illnesses are currently on the rise, and local health partners are advising extra care over the coming weeks.
Xerox Printers unavailable on Tuesday 6 January 2026
18 Dec 2025
IT Services are performing the annual upgrade on the Xerox printing system, so the Xerox Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) will be unavailable for use on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) development and training
22 Dec 2025
Sign up for upcoming AHEP training events designed to build your confidence, expand your skills, and advance your career in higher education in 2026.