News archive – July 2018
President visits our Building Futures apprentices
(02 Jul 2018)
Nancy hears how a new apprenticeship for existing staff is making a difference at work and at home
Tell us your views on staff communications and get a free coffee!
(02 Jul 2018)
The University wants your views on current staff communications and what you’d like to hear more or less about in the future
Distinguished Achievement Awards 2018
(02 Jul 2018)
The Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony has been held to recognise outstanding performance across the University.
HR Services – temporary closure
(02 Jul 2018)
HR Services will be closed 2-4pm on Wednesday, 4 July
University to host Bee in the City
(02 Jul 2018)
University inspired bee sculpture to be installed in John Owens quad
Student Lifecycle Project – new mitigating circumstances process
(02 Jul 2018)
Staff and student feedback influence new mitigating circumstances process
Manchester wins multiple awards at CUBO
(03 Jul 2018)
Social responsibility was the highlight of the night at the recent CUBO Awards (Colleges & University Business Officers)
Changes to Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
(04 Jul 2018)
Adobe Creative Cloud includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and more.
Henry Royce Institute appoints former Rolls-Royce Group Director as interim CEO
(04 Jul 2018)
The Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials has appointed Chris Barkey FREng as its Chief Executive.
Home fee status for UK and EU students beginning in 2019/2020
(04 Jul 2018)
Further information as government confirms home fee status for UK and EU undergraduates and postgraduates.
Update on the UMSS consultation
(04 Jul 2018)
An online modeller has been launched and bookings are being taken for ChatRooms and Roadshows
Engineering student recognised for outstanding talent
(04 Jul 2018)
A student from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been recognised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
What is the Research Lifecycle Programme going to do?
(05 Jul 2018)
Find out more about the planned change projects
Changes to the 147 bus service
(05 Jul 2018)
The bus service will still be free for staff and students travelling between Sackville Street and the Students’ Union Building on Oxford Road
Have your say on our sports, fitness and wellbeing activities
(05 Jul 2018)
Don't miss your chance to give your thoughts on staff sport and physical activity opportunities provided by UoM Sport, as the deadline is Monday, 9 July
Bee inspired by the Bee city trail
(05 Jul 2018)
University bee sculpture installed in John Owens quad
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(05 Jul 2018)
Announcing the winner of the July 2018 draw
City temporary road closures this weekend
(05 Jul 2018)
The 2018 UKFast We Love Manchester 10k race takes place on Sunday, 8 July, alongside the city's Italian Parade
WATCH: Manchester's contribution to the NHS
(06 Jul 2018)
As the NHS turns 70, we look at how University research, our staff, alumni and local hospitals, have helped shape major developments
Manchester academic joins new Facebook commission
(06 Jul 2018)
Professor of Political Science Rachel Gibson has been appointed to a new commission into the influence of social media on the democratic process
Honorary appointment for outgoing CEO of Cancer charity
(06 Jul 2018)
Sir Harpal Kumar, the eminent and influential Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, has been appointed an honorary Chair in Cancer Sciences in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
Have your say on staff communications and get a free caffeine kick
(09 Jul 2018)
We need your views on current staff communications and what you’d like to hear more or less about in the future
President visits student residences being built in Fallowfield
(09 Jul 2018)
Nancy pleased to see our student village is progressing rapidly
Manchester hosts National Network of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
(09 Jul 2018)
Deputy Provosts and Vice Chancellors visit the National Network of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion held at the University
Uncover your science at a lively late show
(09 Jul 2018)
Manchester Museum is hosting Science Uncovered Manchester for the fourth time - join in!
Director of major research centre to head up Manchester faculty
(09 Jul 2018)
Professor Graham Lord, a leading clinical academic and Director of one of the country’s major biomedical research centres, is to join the University as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Blackboard unavailable Thursday 19 July to Sunday 22 July
(09 Jul 2018)
Blackboard will be unavailable from 8pm on Thursday 19 July to 9am on Sunday 22 July for its annual upgrade
Applications for Widening Participation Fellowships open
(10 Jul 2018)
Widening Participation Fellowships are paid fellowships to develop and deliver a range of activities to inspire and engage school and college students from across Greater Manchester, and are open to all non-final year PhD students
Replacing IT equipment? Be careful what you throw out
(10 Jul 2018)
Your old hardware could give away your secrets - even if it's broken
Update on the UMSS consultation
(10 Jul 2018)
An online modeller has been launched and bookings are being taken for ChatRooms and Roadshows
Message from Universities UK regarding USS
(10 Jul 2018)
The USS has recently issued an update to members and Universities UK (UUK) has responded to update members on latest developments
PSS Perspective: Reflection, Reality and Roadmap
(10 Jul 2018)
Join Will Spinks, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and members of the PSS Leadership Team on Thursday, 26 July as they share their insights on the coming year
Thai princess visits Jodrell Bank Observatory
(10 Jul 2018)
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Jodrell Bank Observatory to celebrate the close links between her country and the University in astronomy
Use of water and hosepipes at the University
(10 Jul 2018)
The University is reducing how it uses water to maintain our green spaces
Protecting Blackboard with 2-factor authentication
(10 Jul 2018)
From Sunday 22 July 2018, if you have a teaching or administrative role within Blackboard you will need to use 2-factor authentication as part of the login process
Wellbeing Brief - Be joyful in July
(10 Jul 2018)
Our monthly health and wellbeing calendar is now live on the Staff Wellbeing website
Hospitality and events team grabs top sustainability award
(11 Jul 2018)
The team has scooped the Sustainable Business Award at the UK’s most prestigious hospitality and catering awards, the Cateys, organised by The Caterer
EPSRC IAA 5th Call for Proposals
(11 Jul 2018)
Industry collaboration funding to support impact generation - Submission Deadline – 12 noon, 17th October 2018
Beauty Bee summer facial offer
(11 Jul 2018)
Treat yourself with a pampering facial from Beauty Bee
How digital are you?
(11 Jul 2018)
Last few days remaining
New world-leading precision medicine campus set to open in Manchester
(11 Jul 2018)
Ground-breaking partnership between academia, industry and the NHS and global diagnostics firm QIAGEN to confirm Manchester as a world leader in this vital emerging industry
Staff benefits update – 11 July 2018
(11 Jul 2018)
This week we have offers to celebrate the summer holiday season and the Hotpoint Privilege Club are supporting England with a World Cup-boosted offer
Give your views on evaluating public engagement
(11 Jul 2018)
The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) need your help on measuring and evaluating public engagement
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(12 Jul 2018)
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Library joins the Professional Support Services
(12 Jul 2018)
From Monday, 3 September 2018 The University of Manchester Library will join the Professional Support Services (PSS)
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(12 Jul 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
Additional compensation scheme offered by Northern
(12 Jul 2018)
Staff who have rail season tickets through Northern can claim additional compensation for delays on specified routes
Brunswick Park temporary pedestrian/cyclist route
(13 Jul 2018)
The temporary route will be in place from Saturday, 14 July
Zero tolerance towards bullying, harassment and discrimination
(13 Jul 2018)
The University of Manchester is a global institution that welcomes diversity
James Chadwick medal awarded to Physics Professor
(13 Jul 2018)
Professor Stefan Söldner-Rembold has been awarded the James Chadwick medal from the Institute of Physics
GDPR: Are you compliant?
(16 Jul 2018)
Complete your checklist without delay
One week to go! Have your say on staff communications and get a free coffee
(16 Jul 2018)
We are keen to hear your views on current staff communications and what you’d like to hear more or less about in the future
Proud to be PSS
(16 Jul 2018)
Matt Valentine, Student Conduct and Discipline Manager, tells us about his day to day work and what he enjoys most about working at the University.
Local students rise to financial skills challenge
(16 Jul 2018)
Alliance Manchester Business School host Stock Market Challenge and Investment Challenge activities for local schools
New service will accelerate UK’s graphene industry
(17 Jul 2018)
New service launched by the National Graphene Institute and the National Physical Laboratory will help the UK cash in on graphene
MP praises local pupils getting a taste of university
(17 Jul 2018)
PhD researchers take part in prestigious national scheme which gives school pupils an opportunity to experience university-style learning
Graphene smart membranes can control water
(18 Jul 2018)
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have achieved a long-sought-after objective of electrically controlling water flow through membranes
Wellbeing Brief - SHUSH to be a better listener
(18 Jul 2018)
This month, the Samaritans are challenging the UK to become better listeners by sharing expert tips on how to be a better listener
Take part in a survey for the Occupational Health Service
(18 Jul 2018)
The Occupational Health Service is remodelling their website and would welcome your feedback on making it user-friendly
Staff benefits update – 18 July 2018
(18 Jul 2018)
Roll on summer and save on your health, holiday and home purchases
Find out more about the UMSS consultation at our roadshows
(18 Jul 2018)
An online modeller has been launched and bookings are being taken for ChatRooms and roadshows
Recruitment for ResLife Advisors now open for applications
(18 Jul 2018)
Join us in supporting students in halls
Have a summer wardrobe clear out and get ready to SWISH
(19 Jul 2018)
It's the next Rutherford SWISH on Wednesday, 25 July
HEIST award for IT cyber security campaign
(19 Jul 2018)
The IT Communications and Marketing Team have scooped a silver HEIST award for their ‘Come fly with us’ cyber security campaign
The summer edition of our magazine is now available
(19 Jul 2018)
Read The University of Manchester magazine online or pick up a copy from one of our stands
Researchers - Help us shape the Research Lifecycle Programme
(20 Jul 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, through a series of strategic investments in IT and associated change
How will our Student Lifecycle Project improve graduation?
(20 Jul 2018)
As graduation draws to a close for another year, the Student Lifecycle Project is already looking at ways to improve it
Documentary film on modelmaking workshop screens at Venice Biennale 2018
(20 Jul 2018)
The film, about the role our modelmaking workshop plays in student and staff learning and development, has its premiere screening at the prestigious arts festival
Proud to be PSS
(23 Jul 2018)
Poppy Humphrey, Off Campus Student Affairs Officer for Manchester Student Homes, tells us about her work and what she enjoys most about working at the University.
Wellbeing Brief - National Parks Week
(23 Jul 2018)
This is a great week to discover and learn about all the UK’s National Parks and take notice of the countryside on your doorstep
Alan Gilbert Learning Commons to be temporarily closed
(23 Jul 2018)
The library will be closed for deep cleaning and maintenance from Monday, 30 July to Sunday, 12 August.
Three become Fellows of the British Academy
(23 Jul 2018)
Terrific trio join a community of over 1,400 leading minds
Women in Environmental Science
(23 Jul 2018)
The Women in Environmental Science workshop brings together female environmental scientists for a unique event
Blackboard login has changed
(23 Jul 2018)
If you have a teaching or administrative role within Blackboard you now need to use 2-factor authentication as part of the login process.
Summer surgeries available on Research Information system Pure
(24 Jul 2018)
The Pure Support Team will be available at different venues across campus during lunchtimes to assist with any questions or queries you might have
“I feel like I am achieving my goals”
(24 Jul 2018)
How Building Futures apprenticeship is making a good job great for hospitality supervisor Lauren Hayes
Help us save lives by donating your unwanted items
(24 Jul 2018)
Boost the Give It Don’t Bin It (GIDBI) end of year reuse campaign, which encourages students to donate their unwanted items to the British Heart Foundation (BHF)
University marks commitment to socially responsible investments
(24 Jul 2018)
University signs up to UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment
Roll up, roll up for the University's 2018 Pride entry
(24 Jul 2018)
The University is proud to be supporting Manchester Pride with this year’s theme ‘The Circus of Acceptance’
“I'm proud at every graduation ceremony”
(25 Jul 2018)
Education Administrator Helen Kreissl tells us why she is Proud to be PSS
More schools earn recognition for gender equality work
(25 Jul 2018)
The School of Environment, Education and Development and School of Chemistry have been recognised with Athena SWAN awards
Faculty of Humanities meetings more engaging
(25 Jul 2018)
Faculty meetings made more interactive - action from Staff Survey 2017.
Proposed changes to USS contribution rates
(25 Jul 2018)
Read the latest message from USS on cost sharing
Wellbeing Brief - World Hepatitis Day
(26 Jul 2018)
World Hepatitis Day is on Saturday, 28 July
Five facts on UMSS
(26 Jul 2018)
The University is proposing some changes to The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
Celebrate the arrival of the Bees in the City
(26 Jul 2018)
A two-day family-friendly festival is heading to Manchester this weekend to celebrate the launch of the Bee in the City art trail
Staff benefits update – 25 July 2018
(26 Jul 2018)
This week we can offer you access to award winning Emerald Life’s employee benefit program and (at last) a men’s grooming package
Manchester Arena attack archive awarded National Lottery support
(26 Jul 2018)
Tributes left by the public to remember those killed or injured in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack will be preserved, thanks to a National Lottery grant and the involvement of University staff and students
Campus gets high-definition security camera upgrade
(27 Jul 2018)
The two-year project has seen all external CCTV cameras on the main and some on the north campus updated
Start-up company to expand its peat and heathland wildfire research efforts
(27 Jul 2018)
The founder of EnviroSAR, whose expertise was used as two wildfires devastated moorland areas this summer in the northwest of England, is aiming to expand research and development so her company can better monitor wildfires and restoration at a national level
Appointment of Head of Marketing and Head of Engagement
(27 Jul 2018)
Claire Brown has been appointed as Head of Marketing in the Division of Communications and Marketing
Extension to staff communications survey – and chance to get a free coffee
(27 Jul 2018)
We've extended the deadline on a University-wide survey so we can hear more of your views on current staff communications and what you’d like to hear more or less about in the future
National Student Survey results
(27 Jul 2018)
University receives 83% satisfaction rate in the National Student Survey
Join fellow cyclists at the next Corridor Cycle Breakfast
(27 Jul 2018)
Cycle to work and meet for breakfast on Wednesday, 1 August
Review of governance effectiveness
(30 Jul 2018)
Recommendations to improve governance approved by the Board of Governors
University launches international search for North Campus Development partner
(30 Jul 2018)
Board of Governors approves proposal to seek a corporate partner to develop the North Campus site
Equipping our managers to lead change
(30 Jul 2018)
New skills at the Faculty of Science and Engineering - action from Staff Survey 2017
WATCH: PSS Perspective: Reflection, Reality and Roadmap
(30 Jul 2018)
Video now available of Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer’s event for PSS staff
E-learning session on employment status available
(31 Jul 2018)
As you may be aware, in recent years regulations regarding tax and national insurance payments to workers, those self-employed. and personal service companies have changed
New higher education sector regulators
(31 Jul 2018)
At the beginning of April, the 10 public bodies facing Higher Education were reduced to two, the Office for Students (OfS) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Bingo! A big thank you – and a great catch up for colleagues
(31 Jul 2018)
The work of Directorate of Estates and Facilities staff celebrated at thank you events – positive action from our very first Staff Survey
We are a University – this is a place where we can learn every day
(31 Jul 2018)
Nancy visits our Staff Learning and Development team
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(31 Jul 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