News archive – May 2018
World Asthma Day
(01 May 2018)
Asthma awareness
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
(01 May 2018)
On Thursday 3 May, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Update on pay negotiations
(01 May 2018)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
New Express Zumba class
(01 May 2018)
A new class starting 11 May at H11, Sackville Street Building
WI lunchtime talk: The History of Code-Breaking
(01 May 2018)
Join the University’s WI for their monthly meeting on Thursday, 3 May to hear from Jo Welch, author of ‘The Einstein Code’
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with David Fanning (piano)
(01 May 2018)
On Friday 4 May, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
(01 May 2018)
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Volunteer of the Year 2018 winners announced
(01 May 2018)
Volunteer of the Year Awards honour staff, students and alumni
Spotlight on Professional Support Services
(02 May 2018)
Helena Edwardson, IT Training Officer, tells us about her role and what sets the University apart from other employers
General Assembly elections results
(02 May 2018)
New members from 1 September 2018
Come along to a Dementia Friends Information Session
(02 May 2018)
Two sessions will take place during Dementia Action Week
Staff take on students in charity football matches
(02 May 2018)
Male and female teams played on Monday, 30 April after the matches were postponed from earlier in the year due to March's poor weather
The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
(02 May 2018)
Providing retirement benefits for staff working in universities like ours is extremely important if we are to continue to retain and recruit highly valued, quality staff
Manchester is in top ten for innovation among Europe’s universities
(02 May 2018)
The University has moved up to seventh place in an independent ranking of Europe’s most innovative universities
GDPR: How the University uses your data
(02 May 2018)
New Staff Privacy Notice
Staff benefits update – 2 May 2018
(02 May 2018)
Great new offers for Bluedot and Beauty Bee and another fantastic prize draw for the Royal Exchange to see Maxine Peake’s latest role in Happy Days
Temporary relocation for our Greenhouse Cafe
(02 May 2018)
The popular Greenhouse Cafe at the George Kenyon Building will be relocating from Monday, 14 May until Friday, 8 June
Changes to MyView portal login
(02 May 2018)
We have upgraded MyView, our online self-service portal, where staff can currently access pay advice and view or change other personal employment information
Cancelled: National Staff Network Group Day 2018
(03 May 2018)
Unfortunately the event scheduled for Wednesday, 9 May is cancelled
Making a Difference Awards 2018 - winners announced
(03 May 2018)
Our annual Making a Difference Awards took place on Tuesday, 1 May in the Whitworth Hall
Inspired by the power of learning
(03 May 2018)
International success for our undergraduate
Make May Purple to raise awareness of strokes
(03 May 2018)
May is the month that the Stroke Association campaign to Make May Purple for Stroke
Hospitality and events team shortlisted for Sustainable Business Awards
(04 May 2018)
Organised by The Caterer, the UK’s most prestigious hospitality and catering awards showcase innovative brands and trail-blazing people from across the industry
Major funding to bring new galleries and space to Manchester Museum
(04 May 2018)
Manchester Museum has received a confirmed grant of £4,215,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
Mobike debate launches University’s new China institute
(04 May 2018)
Scholars and business people debated Mobike’s experience in the UK at a special event to officially open the Manchester China Institute
Phased roll out of online P&DR system continues
(04 May 2018)
Access to the online system has been extended to more staff for the 2018 review cycle
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
(04 May 2018)
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2018/19 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PSS colleagues
Message from the USS
(04 May 2018)
Stakeholders withdraw proposed changes to USS benefits
Hole in the heart student to take part in Purple Wave
(04 May 2018)
A second year physics student, whose hole in her heart was fixed by surgeons aged 3 months, will participate in the Purple Wave one year on from her second open heart surgery
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(04 May 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(07 May 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
GDPR roadshows this May
(08 May 2018)
GDPR is coming – are you ready?
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Gamelan
(08 May 2018)
On Thursday 10 May, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(08 May 2018)
Announcing the winner of the May 2018 draw
How digital are you?
(08 May 2018)
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
Ten scientists for ten minutes on the Great Science Share for Schools
(08 May 2018)
The Great Science Share for Schools will be taking place on 19 June 2018
Tell us your Wellbeing story
(08 May 2018)
Contribute to our Wellbeing blog
Outreach training with Dr Bunhead
(08 May 2018)
Dr Bunhead – the alias of professional science educator Tom Pringle – will run a two day workshop on 26 and 27 June 2018
Major award recognises social responsibility leadership
(08 May 2018)
Director of Social Responsibility Dr Julian Skyrme has won a top award for leading a commitment to social responsibility in an organisation
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
(08 May 2018)
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Chemistry academics win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
(08 May 2018)
Three academics from the School of Chemistry have won prizes given by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Find out more about National Day for Staff Networks, and join one of our groups
(09 May 2018)
Did you know that the University has 20 different staff network groups?
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
(09 May 2018)
Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs
New Director of the Dalton Cumbrian Facility announced
(09 May 2018)
Professor Fred Currell will be the new Director of The University of Manchester’s Dalton Cumbrian Facility
Redevelopment of Contact theatre
(09 May 2018)
Work is currently underway and the building is set to reopen in the summer of 2019
Driving force
(09 May 2018)
How will our future cars be powered?
UMIP Ignition Awards launched
(09 May 2018)
Funding is available to test or grow entrepreneurial ideas
Social Justice Photography Competition 2018 winners announced
(09 May 2018)
The winners of the Social Justice Photography Competition were announced at a recent event to celebrate Volunteering and Social Justice
Fringe benefits - drug side effects could treat human hair loss
(09 May 2018)
A new drug could ease the distress of men and women who suffer from baldness, according to researchers from the Centre for Dermatology Research
Campus Solutions Student System planned maintenance from Friday to Monday
(09 May 2018)
We're performing some maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student System over the weekend, starting at 4pm this Friday
Running is best medicine to beat pain barrier, says Cardy
(09 May 2018)
Administrator Cardy Camara is to break the pain barrier to take part in the Simply Health Great Manchester Run on 20 May
GDPR: Are you ready?
(09 May 2018)
Two weeks to go
Temporary relocation for our Greenhouse Cafe
(09 May 2018)
The popular Greenhouse Cafe at the George Kenyon Building will be relocating from Monday, 14 May until Friday, 8 June
Congregations for conferment of degrees 9 - 20 July 2018
(09 May 2018)
Members of the General Assembly, Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Residential Life Officers and teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession
Staff benefits update – 9 May 2018
(10 May 2018)
Celebrating our payroll giving scheme, childcare support benefits and the latest discounts you can access
Cancer and geology experts elected Fellows of the Royal Society
(10 May 2018)
Professor Richard Marais and Dr Dame Angela Strank join the list of eminent scientists recognised
Saying goodbye to Gorgosaurus as Manchester Museum embarks on exciting future
(10 May 2018)
Manchester Museum is saying goodbye to the Gorgosaurus on Friday 11 May, but he’ll just be across the road to welcome students in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
UMSU and UoM joint statement on use of strike pay
(10 May 2018)
The University has committed that it will not benefit financially from the strikes, but instead will make sure the money forgone from staff salaries will benefit students through new and additional activities
Your invitation to take part in a public engagement survey
(11 May 2018)
The survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete on how well you think the University supports public engagement
Road closures for Manchester City FC Parade and Great City Games
(11 May 2018)
From late evening on Sunday, 13 May to midday Saturday, 19 May Deansgate will be closed between Quay St and Great Bridgewater St
Interested in recruiting an intern? Come to a coffee morning and find out more
(11 May 2018)
To celebrate ten years of Manchester Graduate Talent, the team are holding a coffee morning on 5 June
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(11 May 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Staff and students celebrate 20 years of peer support recognition
(11 May 2018)
The annual celebration evening took place on 2 May at the Renaissance Hotel
UK’s gender pay gap is narrowing, new research finds
(11 May 2018)
The UK’s gender pay gap is gradually narrowing - but women still have some way to go to match the earning level of their male counterparts, according to a report published by the Department for Education
HCRI launches 10 year anniversary programme
(11 May 2018)
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, HCRI (Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute) is launching a programme of events commencing in May 2018
New defibrillator installed in John Owens Building
(11 May 2018)
The Division of Communications and Marketing has purchased a defibrillator which has been installed in the corridor on the lower ground floor of the John Owens Building
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
(14 May 2018)
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(14 May 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
GDPR Roadshows this week
(14 May 2018)
Are you ready?
Volunteers' Fair
(14 May 2018)
Join organisations across Manchester on 4 June, 2018
An Engineering Night at the Museum
(15 May 2018)
On 9 May the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil engineering hosted “Night at the Museum”, a showcase of Mechanical Engineering projects
Thomas Ashton Institute unlocks the potential of health and safety data
(15 May 2018)
The Thomas Ashton Institute support Lloyd's Register Foundation and HSE to announce 'DISCOVERING SAFETY' programme
Helping vulnerable women in Manchester
(15 May 2018)
Make a donation to Emmeline's Pantry
International Day of Families
(15 May 2018)
UN-founded day highlights importance of family caregivers – here’s some support from University’s staff wellbeing programme
New Data Management Plans: The Essentials
(15 May 2018)
Information for researchers
A week to think about wellbeing
(15 May 2018)
From mental health awareness to coeliac disease, it’s a busy week for wellbeing – with lots of support on offer on campus and online
Start learning Mandarin this summer!
(15 May 2018)
Summer course for both beginner and post-beginner Mandarin learners during July 2018
P60s for tax year 2017-18
(15 May 2018)
Your P60 is now available from MyView
Essentials for Managers
(15 May 2018)
One hour, expert speakers and a new toolkit for people managers – 12 June 2018
Advanced notice of BoB Service Downtime in June
(16 May 2018)
The BoB Service will be unavailable between Monday 11th until Wednesday 13th June
Celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
(16 May 2018)
On Thursday, 17 May we will once again celebrate IDAHOBIT with activities throughout the day
Manchester remembers together one year on: 22 May
(16 May 2018)
A series of events will commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack
Spotlight on Professional Support Services
(16 May 2018)
Chandra Mistry, Mechanical Engineer Compliance and Energy Professional Services Unit Directorate of Estates and Facilities, tells about us about his role managing the University’s vast estate
Research Lifecycle Programme - an invitation
(16 May 2018)
The Research Lifecycle is a five-year programme of investments to support The University of Manchester in meeting its goal of being one of the top 25 research universities in the world
Breaking through the stigma of ME
(16 May 2018)
Help for M.E sufferers
Staff benefits update – 16 May 2018
(16 May 2018)
This week we focus on beauty, health and fitness!
ResLife Advisor Recruitment - open now!
(17 May 2018)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Playing our part in Deaf Awareness Week
(17 May 2018)
How our Head of Pensions Heather Mawson is making a difference
Strike action by Arriva North West and Northern Rail
(17 May 2018)
Disruption to services on Thursday, 24 and Saturday, 26 May
Confucius Institute Talk
(17 May 2018)
White-collar Beauties: Gender, Sexuality and Power in Urban China
Jan Wilkinson to retire from the University
(17 May 2018)
Jan Wilkinson, University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands Library, will retire in August 2018
GDPR: Have you completed your Data Protection Training?
(18 May 2018)
Mandatory requirement for all staff
Research Lifecycle Programme – an invitation
(18 May 2018)
Open house event – Wednesday 13 June.
Lunchtime Tuesday street market
(18 May 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Update for staff on EU matters
(18 May 2018)
The University reaffirms its commitment to being a global institution
Manchester remembers together one year on: 22 May
(21 May 2018)
A series of events will commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(21 May 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
How digital are you?
(21 May 2018)
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
FREE half-term fun for families at the Martin Harris Centre
(21 May 2018)
The Magic of Musicals relaxed performance
Funding to create spectacular new gallery building at Jodrell Bank
(21 May 2018)
Discovery Centre for our iconic radio astronomy site awarded £16.1 million to spark First Light at Jodrell Bank and inspire generations to come
Go with your gut
(21 May 2018)
Professor Gerard Hodgkinson discusses when to follow your intuition
Finding your presentation style
(21 May 2018)
Find your signature style and present with confidence
USS Joint Expert Panel
(21 May 2018)
Joanne Segars OBE has been appointed Chair of the Joint Expert Panel
Reader in Music and Humanist at Arena Memorial Service
(21 May 2018)
University reader to deliver poem at Manchester City Council commemoration
A blooming digital experience
(21 May 2018)
University and Manchester Museum create educational virtual reality at the RHS flower show
52 miles in 24 hours, Ridge Walk for SENSE
(21 May 2018)
School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science Post-Doctoral Research Assistant will be doing the RidgeWalk, 52 miles in 24 hours to raise money for charity
BBSRC Innovator of the year award
(21 May 2018)
James Winterburn and Ben Dolman of the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences win BBSRC’s Early Career Innovator of the Year award
WATCH: Prime Minister delivers major science policy speech at Jodrell Bank
(22 May 2018)
Theresa May unveils four new missions tackling subjects such as zero-carbon vehicles, home energy efficiency and using AI to improve disease detection and prevention
The University is Headline Sponsor of FinTech North Conference
(22 May 2018)
University joins forces with FinTech North
Rutherford ‘SWISH’ announced for Wednesday 25th July
(22 May 2018)
Bring your unwanted clothes and swap with others
Dementia Action Week (21 to 27 May)
(22 May 2018)
Supporting those affect by Dementia
Estival 2018 - Manchester's largest student classical music festival returns!
(23 May 2018)
Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 June 2018, at the Martin Harris Centre
Alumni relations book swap
(23 May 2018)
Book Swap on Friday, 25 May
Staff benefits update – 23 May 2018
(23 May 2018)
Ahead of half term we are focussing on family friendly offers and massage and spa treatments
Check Code Signatories
(23 May 2018)
New online tool for checking Authorised Signatories
We did it! Purple Wave raises £28,000 and counting
(23 May 2018)
2,300 University of Manchester staff, students and alumni raise charity funds – including £15,000 for our Undergraduate Access Scholarship Programme
Diversity Calendar: Mental Health and Wellbeing this May
(24 May 2018)
Documentaries screenings on Tuesday 29th until Thursday 31st of May
Blackwell’s wins big
(24 May 2018)
Book retailer honoured at British Book Awards and by The Booksellers Association
Join the buzz
(24 May 2018)
Bee themed activities needed for Lates at The Museum of Science and Industry
Help Emmeline's Pantry support vulnerable women
(24 May 2018)
Donate items before Wednesday, 30th May
GDPR comes into force today
(25 May 2018)
Are you ready?
Manchester University Music Society - Estival Mashup!
(25 May 2018)
On Tuesday 5 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Lunchtime Tuesday street market
(25 May 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Permit Office closed on Friday, 25th of May
(25 May 2018)
Permit Office closure
Are you #purpleatheart?
(25 May 2018)
Tell job seekers what makes you proud to work at the University
Could you hire a 2018 graduate intern?
(25 May 2018)
Celebrating 10 Years of running MGT's graduate internship programme
140 projects win Investing in Success funding
(25 May 2018)
The University announces Investing in Success winning applications
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
(28 May 2018)
Last few days remaining
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(28 May 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
How digital are you?
(28 May 2018)
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
Get involved in the 2018 Community Festival
(29 May 2018)
Community Festival returns on Saturday 16 June 2018
A new way of reporting – information over intuition
(29 May 2018)
The University’s Analytics project is delivering enhanced ways of data reporting; bringing more sophisticated information to colleagues’ fingertips
Manchester University String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
(29 May 2018)
On Wednesday 6 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester Engineering Campus Development reaches for the sky
(29 May 2018)
Balfour Beatty has reached a key milestone on the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) project with the first reinforced concrete core reaching full height
USS latest: Joint Expert Panel members announced
(29 May 2018)
UUK and UCU have announced their nominees to the JEP
Manchester Histories Festival returns 7-11 June 2018
(29 May 2018)
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is delighted to be part of the Manchester Histories Festival 2018.
GDPR and recruitment
(29 May 2018)
What you need to know
Get fit for summer with Uni Fit's group personal training
(29 May 2018)
The team at Uni Fit Group Personal Training are looking for 10 staff members who are committed to dropping at least one clothes size for summer
Watch warzone trauma surgeon's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
(29 May 2018)
Alumnus David Nott OBE's lecture to be streamed live on Facebook
Half-day session on transgender awareness
(29 May 2018)
This session equips you to be more ‘trans aware’ at the University in a safe, non-judgmental environment and assumes no previous knowledge
Appointment of new Registrar, Secretary, and Chief Operating Officer
(29 May 2018)
Patrick Hackett will formally take up the role of Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2018, following the retirement of Will Spinks
Sneak peek at the GEIC
(30 May 2018)
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has celebrated a key milestone in its construction
Manchester University Wind Orchestra and Brass Band
(30 May 2018)
On Thursday 7 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Win a free getaway at one of the University’s hotels
(30 May 2018)
Staff are invited to enter a competition to win an overnight getaway at one of the University’s fantastic hotel facilities
Staff benefits update – 31 May 2018
(30 May 2018)
This week we are looking ahead to Father’s Day on 17 June
Name our new campus vegetarian store
(30 May 2018)
We're looking for creative name suggestions for a new vegetarian venture
Your invitation to the Students' Union gin festival
(31 May 2018)
The Students' Union are hosting a gin festival from 5 until 7 June
Manchester University Music Society - Symphony Orchestra
(31 May 2018)
On Friday 8 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Join Open Iftar 2018 during Ramadan
(31 May 2018)
Open Iftar is back for its fifth year outside University Place from 4 until 6 June
Students support Manchester Arena attack commemorations
(31 May 2018)
Students helped volunteers from across the city to support the 'Trees of Hope' trail, which commemorated the Manchester Arena attack anniversary