News archive – June 2018
The Magic of Musicals relaxed performance
01 Jun 2018
FREE family-friendly fun at the Martin Harris Centre
Wellbeing Brief - Joyful June
01 Jun 2018
The Wellbeing team will be raising awareness of key health and wellbeing days in June
Leaving campus at the end of term?
01 Jun 2018
Make sure you are setup for 2-factor authentication, before you fly off for the summer
Clear your cupboards of cutlery
01 Jun 2018
FoodonCampus are appealing for staff to return items to restaurants
Last Tuesday street market this semester - plus this week's trader spotlight
01 Jun 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus for the last time until September at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Manchester University Music Society FREE lunchtime concert - Grade 1 Orchestra
01 Jun 2018
On Thursday 7 June, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
IT Services launches new 60-second survey
04 Jun 2018
IT Services at The University of Manchester has launched a quick 60-second survey to inform the areas of prioritisation for IT Modernisation
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
04 Jun 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
RAAIR agreement opens a new frontier for Radio Astronomy technology
04 Jun 2018
The Chinese engineering group CETC (China Electronics Technology Corporation) has entered into a collaboration agreement with the University of Manchester’s School of Physics & Astronomy, and School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Campus tree project brings the urban benefits of trees to the City of Manchester
04 Jun 2018
70 trees planted across the city
Alliance Manchester Business School launches groundbreaking new programme
05 Jun 2018
Alliance Manchester Business School has launched a new executive education programme focusing on the private sector’s growing responsibility towards human rights
Updated guidance on expenses claims and alcoholic drinks
05 Jun 2018
Finance Committee approves changes to our financial regulations and procedures
Call for summer graduation media stories
05 Jun 2018
Showcasing the achievements of our students
Professor Jeanette Winterson delivers the Dimbleby Lecture
05 Jun 2018
The University of Manchester’s Professor of New Writing, Jeanette Winterson delivers the annual Dimbleby Lecture
National Collaborative Outreach Programme week of action
05 Jun 2018
Find out more about our Greater Manchester Higher network
Wellbeing Brief - Raising awareness of Scleroderma and Raynauds
06 Jun 2018
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease of the immune system, blood vessels and connective tissue
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
06 Jun 2018
Announcing the winner of the June 2018 draw
How digital are you?
06 Jun 2018
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
University professor receives Honorary Doctorate
06 Jun 2018
University of Lausanne honours Manchester Professor Emeritus
Essentials for managers – toolkit launched
06 Jun 2018
Providing the essentials for managers
Opening our doors to the local community
06 Jun 2018
On Saturday, 16 June the University will open up its doors to local residents and the general public for our second annual University-wide Community Festival.
Manchester rises in world university league table
06 Jun 2018
The University of Manchester has risen five places in the latest QS World University Rankings - to a position of 29th.
Reminder for all researchers - Research Lifecycle progress so far
07 Jun 2018
The Research Lifecycle Programme is a five-year programme of investments to support the University in meeting its goal of being one of the top 25 research universities in the world, through a series of strategic investments in IT and associated change
Get a birds-eye view of the MECD site as it develops
07 Jun 2018
Back in May 2015 the University of Manchester began the development of the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD)
Going that extra mile to create greener heating facilities on campus
07 Jun 2018
We are currently installing 2.5km (1.5 miles) of pipework to improve the University of Manchester’s district heating network on the east side of the main campus
Northern Rail strike action in June
07 Jun 2018
Three more days of strike action have been announced for Tuesday 19, Thursday 21 and Saturday, 23 June
Update on pay negotiations
07 Jun 2018
Details of Universities and Colleges Employer Association (UCEA) offer and its effect on pay
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension update
07 Jun 2018
Joint Expert Panel holds first meeting
Science and Engineering Research outputs workshop
07 Jun 2018
Helping researchers create world-leading papers in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Wellbeing Brief - Finding the words
08 Jun 2018
In the UK 15 babies will die each day in the UK before, during or shortly after birth – on average one baby every 90 minutes
Andy Burnham opens new RCS Outreach Hub
08 Jun 2018
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has officially opened the Royal College of Surgeons' new Outreach Hub, which is located on the ground floor of the CTF Building. The new hub will give the RCS a full-time, staffed presence in the North and Midlands.
GDPR: Ensuring data protection is part of everyday business
11 Jun 2018
Data Protection by Design
University community recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
11 Jun 2018
Congratulations to Professors Jeanette Winterson, Jaswinder Singh Bamrah and Donal O’Donoghue and our alumni
Consultation to open on proposed changes to UMSS
11 Jun 2018
Consultation period begins on Monday, 18 June 2018
Mixlab – creative opportunity for all our Faculties' researchers
11 Jun 2018
Does your research relate to health? Do you want to creatively engage people with your work?
2018 World Cup
11 Jun 2018
Watch all the action at the Students’ Union
Be Active summer special offer
11 Jun 2018
Buy two courses and get a third one for free
2018 Development Studies Association Annual Conference
11 Jun 2018
Book your free ticket for the final roundtable on strategies for tackling inequalities
Working at the June open days? Try out the University’s new app!
12 Jun 2018
Help our visitors navigate the campus and make the most of the June open days
University staff Wellbeing marks Carers Week
12 Jun 2018
Annual campaign highlights challenges that carers face - and recognises contribution they make
Extension of the appointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor
13 Jun 2018
At its most recent meeting held on 23 May 2018, the Board of Governors approved the extension of the appointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nancy Rothwell, for a period of two years effective from 1 July 2020.
Undergraduate open days - 22 and 23 June 2018
13 Jun 2018
Key information for staff
University internship's 10 year anniversary
13 Jun 2018
Thank you for your support
Staff benefits update – 13 June 2018
13 Jun 2018
Save at Bluedot, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Blackwell’s, Manchester Airport, Pierre Alexandre and don’t forget Father’s Day!
Myeloma awareness charity event - Thursday 21 June
14 Jun 2018
Come and support HR Services
National vigil to mark Grenfell anniversary
14 Jun 2018
A minute's silence will be observed nationally at midday today (Thursday, 14 June)
Digital Futures Workshop
14 Jun 2018
Workshop full but invitation for academics involved in research to get in touch
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14 Jun 2018
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UPDATE: Consultation set to open on proposed changes to UMSS
14 Jun 2018
Current members of UMSS and those eligible to join will be invited to give their views on proposals from Monday, 18 June 2018
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
14 Jun 2018
Staff Learning & Development and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are offering parents returning from shared parental leave, maternity, paternity and adoption leave the opportunity to get together at a peer support group
MECD newsletter
14 Jun 2018
Keep up to date with MECD news – sign up for the new quarterly newsletter
Deadline for the PgCert Higher Education programme
15 Jun 2018
Applications close for the PgCert Higher Education programme on 29 June 2018
Supporting Refugee Week
15 Jun 2018
18-24 June 2018
Judges wanted for Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase
15 Jun 2018
Help to make this year's showcase a great success
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension update
15 Jun 2018
Joint Expert Panel meets for second and third time
Do you have a question about our Student Lifecycle Project?
15 Jun 2018
Have your say on the SLP’s proposed process improvements! We have an online tool so you can pass on any feedback, comments or ask questions quickly, easily and anonymously
Changes proposed to food outlets on campus
15 Jun 2018
Redevelopments are being proposed
Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub National Award
15 Jun 2018
The University of Manchester's Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub have won an award in the category of reputation at the Chemical Industry Awards
Research costing tool - supplier demonstrations
19 Jun 2018
We are gathering requirements to replace pFACT - our current research costing tool
Consultation now open on proposed changes to UMSS
19 Jun 2018
Current members of UMSS and those eligible to join are invited to give their views
New Flexible Working Policy published
19 Jun 2018
Approach to flexible working updated
Central Finance Office closure
19 Jun 2018
The Central PSS Finance Conference is to be held during the afternoon of 20 June
Announcement of new Board members
19 Jun 2018
Board of Governors confirm the appointment of four new lay members
Stay Active for FREE this Summer with Sporticipate
19 Jun 2018
Summer is finally upon us, the World Cup has started so why not earn you time on that sofa or in the beer garden and get involved in the Sporticipate summer programme?
Ever thought about cycling to work?
19 Jun 2018
Find out more over a free breakfast on Thursday, 5 July
GDPR: Have you completed your Data Protection Training?
19 Jun 2018
Mandatory requirement for all staff every two years
Duke of Cambridge is gripped by Manchester’s robotic hand
19 Jun 2018
HRH The Duke of Cambridge got to grips with Manchester innovation when he shook hands with a robotic hand
Take a different journey on Clean Air Day
20 Jun 2018
The national day to reduce air pollution takes place on Thursday, 21 June
University collaboration reveals world’s first-ever graphene sports shoes
20 Jun 2018
The world’s first-ever sports shoes to utilise graphene – the strongest material on the planet – have been unveiled by the University and British brand inov-8
Have your say on our sports, fitness and wellbeing activities
20 Jun 2018
UoM Sport is in the process of assessing our sports, fitness and wellbeing activities and engaging staff in sports and physical activity volunteering
How digital are you?
20 Jun 2018
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
Staff benefits update – 20 June 2018
20 Jun 2018
For those of you thinking about your summer holidays Jet2.com have now joined our UniDiscounts scheme
Researchers awarded prestigious international prize to tackle water scarcity
20 Jun 2018
Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Rahul Nair have won this year’s Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) Creativity Prize for their research in graphene-based membranes
Enjoy traffic-free roads in Manchester at street and cycling festival
21 Jun 2018
HSBC UK Let's Ride Manchester will be taking place on Sunday, 1 July
Welcoming our local friends and neighbours on campus
21 Jun 2018
On Saturday, 16 June around 2,000 people from our local and wider communities were welcomed onto campus for our second annual Community Festival
Working Forward Pledge
22 Jun 2018
Improving our workplace for our working parents and parents to be
New Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation
22 Jun 2018
The creation of a new Institute to be based in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has now been approved
Staff Survey 2017 in action – research staff
25 Jun 2018
It has now been a year since the results of the Staff Survey 2017 were released and in that time, a breadth of activity has taken place across the University
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre announces first partners
25 Jun 2018
Creation of a ‘critical mass’ of scientists, manufacturers, engineers, innovators and industrialists, enabling Manchester to take a graphene application from basic research to finished product
How should we improve staff communications? Have your say and get a free coffee
25 Jun 2018
The University has launched a survey asking for your views on current staff communications and what you’d like to hear more or less about in the future
IT help and support in the Kilburn Building
25 Jun 2018
The IT Support Centre boasts a new walk-up support desk as the Kilburn refurbishment project completes
Doctor of Education open evening
25 Jun 2018
Allowing experienced professionals in the education sector to pursue doctoral studies
Sporting students raise over £15,000 for charity
25 Jun 2018
Students raise funds and benefit local community through events and activities
Nancy meets future scientists at our truly Great Science Share for Schools
25 Jun 2018
Our President tells event reaching 37,000 children from the UK to Korea her tale, which started with collecting bugs as a child…
Project Management training course
25 Jun 2018
Places available for course starting on Wednesday 11 July.
City centre road closures this weekend
26 Jun 2018
The HSBC UK Let's Ride event takes place on Sunday, 1 July
Helping Emmeline's Pantry support vulnerable women
26 Jun 2018
Over the past few weeks a number of University volunteers created a network of drop off locations across campus to take in donations for Emmeline’s Pantry, a Manchester-based foodbank supporting the most vulnerable women in our community
Phone insomniac? Sleepy smart screen could be the answer
26 Jun 2018
Visual displays which may stop us from feeling sleepy, can be redesigned to give us all a well-earned rest, according to a new study
GDPR: Ensuring data protection is part of everyday business
27 Jun 2018
Data Protection by Design
Plans announced for Greater Manchester cycling and walking networks
27 Jun 2018
The network – named Beelines – includes 75 miles of Dutch-style segregated lanes and will be the largest joined-up network in the UK
Staff benefits update – 27 June 2018
27 Jun 2018
A cycling event, a wonderful wellbeing offer, pampering options and special occasion gift ideas for you
Early deadline for fees and expenses - financial year end
27 Jun 2018
Important information on financial year end implications for fees and expenses
Message from the USS
28 Jun 2018
An update from the USS on cost sharing and what it means for you
Find out more about UMSS proposed changes at our roadshows
28 Jun 2018
Following recent communications regarding the challenges facing UMSS, a consultation on proposed changes to The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS) is now open
University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands Library retires
28 Jun 2018
Interim arrangements from 1 September
Roll out of the online P&DR system continues
29 Jun 2018
All research staff and Experimental Officers to have access to the online system for 2018 review cycle
A summertime cream tea treat
29 Jun 2018
The cafe in Alan Gilbert Learning Commons has a special offer on cream teas
Celebrating success
29 Jun 2018
Staff have the key to unlock their potential
Counselling Service summer drop-in programme
29 Jun 2018
The Counselling Service is offering a number of sessions over the summer