News archive – September 2018
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(01 Sep 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
Improvements to production of budget statements
(03 Sep 2018)
Making finance more efficient and effective
Professor Melissa Westwood appointed as Associate Vice-President for Research
(03 Sep 2018)
Professor Westwood is a Professor of Endocrinology and the Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Autumn/Winter 2018 Season at the Martin Harris Centre
(03 Sep 2018)
Welcome to the Autumn 2018 season at the Martin Harris Centre.
Academic advising resources to help you in your role
(03 Sep 2018)
An online toolkit and training course to help prepare you for academic advising and supporting students
University launches new policy framework
(03 Sep 2018)
New policy framework requires all staff to make sure their policies are up to date and categorised correctly
Courses available for teaching and learning academic development
(03 Sep 2018)
Enhance your skills with these courses offered by the Staff Learning and Development Unit
Improvements to production of budget statements
(03 Sep 2018)
Making finance more efficient and effective
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
(04 Sep 2018)
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
Consultation continues on proposed changes to UMSS
(04 Sep 2018)
Current members of UMSS and those eligible to join are invited to give their views
An evening with Lemn Sissay and Dave Haslam
(04 Sep 2018)
Staff are invited to attend a fundraising dinner at Chancellors Hotel Manchester
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(04 Sep 2018)
Announcing the winner of the September 2018 draw - why not join the winners and support families in need?
Tools to help our staff support our students' wellbeing
(04 Sep 2018)
Division of Campus Life develops new online resources for staff supporting students with wellbeing and mental health
Wi-Fi at the University for staff, students and visitors
(05 Sep 2018)
We’re making some changes to our visitors’ Wi-Fi network to improve performance
Give our new students a warm welcome
(05 Sep 2018)
Help new students settle in to University life by wearing a purple AskMe badge
Help support our public engagement activities by completing a survey
(05 Sep 2018)
Contribute to our watermark application for public engagement and help us achieve an Engage Watermark gold award
Wellbeing September
(05 Sep 2018)
The Be Active course list is now live for you to look and book courses
Rutherford ‘SWISH’ event on Wednesday, 28 November
(05 Sep 2018)
On Wednesday, 28 November from 12.30pm -1.30pm we’ll be running our next SWISH event
Go Abroad Fair
(05 Sep 2018)
The Go Abroad Fair will take place on 25 October 2018 from 11am – 4pm outside University Place
Updated guidance for staff responding to a student death
(05 Sep 2018)
Some updates to the existing policy are now available
Payroll Giving
(05 Sep 2018)
Today is the International Day of Charity and a great opportunity to remind you about the University’s Payroll Giving Scheme
Staff benefits update – 5 September 2018
(05 Sep 2018)
Hoseasons have a flash sale for you to make extra savings!
Find pension scheme updates, all in one place
(06 Sep 2018)
Over the last few months, there have been a number of updates on both the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
Developing our future vision
(06 Sep 2018)
From today (Monday, 10 September) you will have the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Launch event to mark Students' Union reopening
(06 Sep 2018)
The Students' Union is celebrating their reopening with a launch event on Wednesday, 12 September
University shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards
(06 Sep 2018)
The awards celebrate excellence in the higher education sector
Tackling the stigma of mental health
(06 Sep 2018)
The event, hosted by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, will be held on Thursday, 22 November
Menopause at Manchester event
(07 Sep 2018)
More women are working until later in life, which means they will be working through their peri-menopause, menopause and possibly for years afterwards
An evening not to be missed at Manchester Museum and the Whitworth
(07 Sep 2018)
Keep Thursday 20 September free in your diary for two events at the Whitworth and Manchester Museum
Come along to our Brunswick Park wellbeing celebration event
(10 Sep 2018)
Staff, students, and members of the local community are being invited to a celebratory health and wellbeing event marking the official opening of Brunswick Park
USS Joint Expert Panel update
(10 Sep 2018)
JEP plan to publish their first report in September and thank members for contribution to evidence sessions
Come to our Foundation Day Celebrations
(10 Sep 2018)
Dr Gerald Chan to give our prestigious Foundation Lecture on biotechnology and the conflation of science, business and ethics
University launches Fertility Treatment Policy
(10 Sep 2018)
The University is delighted to launch its new Policy designed to support our staff who are undergoing fertility treatment
Courses available for teaching and learning academic development
(10 Sep 2018)
Enhance your skills with these courses offered by the Staff Learning and Development Unit
World Suicide Prevention Week
(11 Sep 2018)
Our staff Wellbeing update looks at World Suicide Prevention Week, which promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Can your cakes rise to the Showstopper Challenge?
(11 Sep 2018)
Calling all baking enthusiasts - the Great Bistro Bake-off is back in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support!
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
(11 Sep 2018)
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
Consultation on proposed changes to UMSS ends today
(11 Sep 2018)
Today (Tuesday, 11 September) is the last day that current members of UMSS and those eligible to join can give their views
Your city centre is changing
(11 Sep 2018)
Transport for Greater Manchester is currently running a conversation alongside Manchester and Salford City Councils to find out what people think of transport and public spaces in the city centre and what they’d like to see improved in the future
Investing in Success: Flexible Spaces
(11 Sep 2018)
Colleagues from Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Estates And the Disabled Advisory Support Services put in a successful bid to look at using our spaces better on campus
How the Student Lifecycle Project will improve our start of year processes
(11 Sep 2018)
As part of our Student Lifecycle Project, colleagues from Schools, Faculties and central teams have collaborated to redesign the processes that underpin start of year to make this period better for students and simpler for staff
Science Spectacular 2018
(11 Sep 2018)
Calling all researchers, share the wonder of your research with the public
Leading the digital learning revolution
(11 Sep 2018)
University of Manchester Worldwide announces new online and blended learning courses
UMSS consultation is now closed
(12 Sep 2018)
Thank you to all colleagues who contributed feedback – key themes emerging from the consultation to be shared with staff
Are you a parent whose child has gone to University?
(12 Sep 2018)
Chance to help inform other parents at our autumn open days in September and October
Brunswick Park opens with celebratory event
(12 Sep 2018)
University and our neighbours enjoy live jazz and wellbeing fun at heart of the campus
Developing our future vision
(12 Sep 2018)
Take the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
(12 Sep 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market returns to campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 18 September
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
(12 Sep 2018)
This is a reminder about the annual process of activating and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) ready for Start of Year (SoY)
HR use social media platform to share learning
(13 Sep 2018)
HR introduces Yammer - action from the Staff Survey 2017
Staff benefits update – 13 September 2018
(13 Sep 2018)
A new offer for staff at Zouk and updates on leisure discounts
The Lume hotel celebrates official opening on campus
(13 Sep 2018)
The Lume, which is dual branded with both Crowne Plaza® and Staybridge Suites® hotels, has officially opened
Leading change effectively at the Library
(13 Sep 2018)
Staff Management and Leadership Development Networks equip Library colleagues to lead change - action from Staff Survey 2017
Joint Expert Panel (JEP) releases its report on USS valuation
(13 Sep 2018)
Read the JEP's Report on pension fund following consultation with members and those eligible to join and Universities UK (UUK) response
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) awareness
(13 Sep 2018)
The PCI DSS is a global framework set up by the major payment card brands, including Visa and Mastercard, designed with the aim of protecting the customer’s cardholder data when it is received, used, transmitted or stored within the merchant’s organisation
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concerts: Oriental Breeze
(13 Sep 2018)
1.10pm, Thursday 27 September at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Jonathon Aasgaard plays Weinberg
(13 Sep 2018)
1.10pm, Thursday 11 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: The Art of Touching the Keyboard
(13 Sep 2018)
1.10pm, Thursday 18 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
The Countdown to the Sustainability Challenge Begins!
(14 Sep 2018)
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge, Tuesday 18 September 2018
Calling all Netballers
(14 Sep 2018)
Are you a member of staff or postgraduate student wanting to get into playing netball?
Beth Underdown: Love Makes as Many - SOLD OUT
(14 Sep 2018)
6pm, Saturday 6 October at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal (please meet in the Mill Yard at 5.30pm)
A Celebration of Muriel Spark: with Jackie Kay, Alan Taylor and Louise Welsh
(14 Sep 2018)
7.30pm, Tuesday 9 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Maternity, Paternity, Parental or Adoption Leave peer support
(14 Sep 2018)
Places available to join peer support group
Box of Tricks presents...Raqqa
(14 Sep 2018)
4.30pm, Thursday 11 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester University Music Society: Welcome Concert
(14 Sep 2018)
5pm, Sunday 30 September 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Quatuor Danel with Michelle Assay
(14 Sep 2018)
1.10pm Thursday 4 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series: flickering presences
(15 Sep 2018)
New works for flute & video, 1.10pm, Thursday 13 December at the Martin Harris Centre.
Academic advising resources to help you in your role
(17 Sep 2018)
An online toolkit and training course to help prepare you for academic advising and supporting students
Greater Manchester’s Joint Audit Panel (Police and Crime)
(17 Sep 2018)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Police need five independent members to help monitor Force governance and budget
Invitation to female employees – Women in Work project for local schools
(17 Sep 2018)
Local schools seeking women workers from all backgrounds and levels to share their experiences with local school girls
School of Maths’ annual Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture
(17 Sep 2018)
Registration for the 2018 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture is now open
New Travel Management Partner
(17 Sep 2018)
Key travel appointed as new Travel Management partner
Take part in a survey about our reputation
(17 Sep 2018)
Staff are invited to take part in a five-minute online survey about university reputation
Advice for users of GlobalProtect on iPhone or iPad - updated
(17 Sep 2018)
iPhone and iPad users who use GlobalProtect will need to upgrade to version 5
Bone Density Tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
(17 Sep 2018)
Painless assessment of your bone strength and risk of fractures for £30
The Sustainability Challenge is Today!
(18 Sep 2018)
8000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
(18 Sep 2018)
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
University desk calendars out now!
(18 Sep 2018)
Get all set for the start the academic year with our popular planning tool
Reduced street food market due to weather conditions
(18 Sep 2018)
Levenshulme Market are back on campus today but with a reduced offering due to high winds
FSE Vice Dean and Head of School appointments
(18 Sep 2018)
Professor Chris Hardacre has been appointed as Vice Dean and Head of School of Natural Sciences and Professor Alice Larkin has been appointed as Vice Dean and Head of School of Engineering
Our Future drop-in sessions
(18 Sep 2018)
If you feel like you need some extra support with team sessions, help and advice is available via Our Future advocate drop-in sessions
Brilliant and BAME: Celebrating Black History Month
(18 Sep 2018)
Join staff, students and the local community in marking Black History Month 2018
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility scheme open for applications
(18 Sep 2018)
Erasmus+ funding to undertake training or teaching in Europe during the 2018/2019 academic year
FREE Chinese language and culture tasters at the Confucius Institute
(18 Sep 2018)
Come along to free taster sessions each evening from Monday, 24 September until Thursday, 27 September, from 6pm until 7pm
USS consultation continues
(19 Sep 2018)
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Wellbeing Champions – helping to bring wellbeing to everyone
(19 Sep 2018)
Wellbeing Champions help spread awareness of wellbeing and our six ways, as well as the wide range of wellbeing opportunities here at the University
Staff benefits update - 19 September
(19 Sep 2018)
It’s a special (bigger than ever) welcome week edition of the Update with a range of great new offers, registration details for the next staff fair and a prize draw
Quatuor Danel evening Concert with Richard Whalley
(19 Sep 2018)
7.30pm, 5 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Sarah Perry: Melmoth
(19 Sep 2018)
7pm, Thursday 11 October 2018, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
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(20 Sep 2018)
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SUMMIT at the Martin Harris Centre
(20 Sep 2018)
This September Andy Smith, Claire Lamont and Fuel bring SUMMIT to the Martin Harris Centre
President and Vice-Chancellor welcomes JEP report on USS valuation
(20 Sep 2018)
Nancy outlines the report’s findings and next steps
Free bike check-ups available at road safety event
(20 Sep 2018)
Staff and students can get free bike check-ups at a road safety event on Wednesday, 26 September from 9am until 3.30pm outside University Place
New documentary celebrates 60 years of Development Studies at Manchester
(20 Sep 2018)
Watch the new documentary now.
Undergraduate Open Days - Saturday, 29 September and 13 October
(20 Sep 2018)
With Undergraduate Open Days taking place on Saturday, 29 September and 13 October, staff may receive queries about what's happening on the day
Talk: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Food Therapy and Wellbeing
(20 Sep 2018)
Take the chance to hear about Chinese medicine from a well-known clinician and expert, organised by the Confucius Institute
Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers
(20 Sep 2018)
Blind Veterans UK will be unveiling ‘Victory Over Blindness’ – a statue depicting blinded World War One soldiers leaving the battle field, outside Manchester Piccadilly Station on Tuesday, 16 October
Ballroom and Latin for Beginners
(20 Sep 2018)
Wednesday 26 September - Wednesday 21 November at 1.05pm at the Martin Harris Centre
Do you use an Apple Mac? Don’t update yet (Updated May 2021)
(21 Sep 2018)
Updated May 2021: IT Services have confirmed that our core applications work as expected, and we're now happy for Mac users to update their Operating Systems to macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Free classes on National Fitness Day
(21 Sep 2018)
National Fitness Day is on Wednesday, 26 September
Let’s celebrate Bi Visibility Day
(21 Sep 2018)
It’s Bi Visibility Day on Sunday, 23 September so join in the bisexual community’s celebrations.
The Big Careers Fair for graduate roles, placements and internships
(21 Sep 2018)
Support our students to secure graduate roles or work experience opportunities by publicising our annual Big Careers Fair - organised by The Careers Service and open to all students and recent graduates
Staff wellbeing benefits fair
(21 Sep 2018)
Following the success of our Staff Wellbeing Benefits Fair in 2017, we are holding a bigger follow-up event in the Whitworth on Tuesday, 30 October, from 12pm until 2pm
Single use plastic action group launched
(21 Sep 2018)
What we are doing to tackle the issue of single use plastic
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
(21 Sep 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market returns to campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone for engineering development
(21 Sep 2018)
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) has celebrated a key milestone in its construction
Local foodbank urgently needs help
(21 Sep 2018)
Due to the extreme weather on 20 September, Emmeline’s basement building was flooded
The Stellify Award – for our amazing students
(24 Sep 2018)
Formerly known as the Manchester Leadership Award, this award is given to students who distinguish themselves by learning about our world, developing their skills and serving our communities
Our Future drop-in sessions
(24 Sep 2018)
If you feel like you need some extra support with team sessions, help and advice is available via Our Future advocate drop-in sessions
Menopause at Manchester events
(24 Sep 2018)
There is an increasing focus on supporting women during the menopause and responsible employers are beginning to put policies and procedures in place to facilitate this
Show your support for the Wear Red Day campaign
(24 Sep 2018)
Each October 'Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC)' holds its annual Wear Red Day, an initiative supported by the University and College Union
National mathematical institute pairs with University to open Manchester office
(24 Sep 2018)
The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR) will be opening a new office in Manchester, in partnership with the University’s School of Mathematics
First cohort of managers become Inspiring Leaders
(24 Sep 2018)
Our fully revised management and leadership suite of programmes develops first 100 team leaders and starts again with 130 more – action from Staff Survey 2017
IT login issues - RESOLVED
(24 Sep 2018)
Some staff and students are reporting issues accessing some University IT services
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(24 Sep 2018)
Clinic offered by fully supervised, final year students
Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome
(24 Sep 2018)
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Schemes – Round 1 now open
Speak Up! Stand Up! Campaign
(24 Sep 2018)
Launch of campaign against harassment, hate crime and sexual violence on Monday, 1 October - action from Staff Survey 2017
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Richard Whalley (piano)
(24 Sep 2018)
7.30pm, Friday 5 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
University Scheme awards 300th Teaching Fellowship
(24 Sep 2018)
Join over 300 colleagues in achieving a Higher Education Academy Teaching Fellowship
The University at the Labour Party conference
(24 Sep 2018)
Policy@Manchester take a wealth of research to Liverpool
Talk: 'Missing Children' - Ann Coffey MP
(24 Sep 2018)
26 September, 3pm - 4.30pm, G306 A/B, Jean McFarlane building
Macmillan Coffee Morning events around campus
(25 Sep 2018)
There's a number of World's Biggest Coffee Morning events happening around campus all week
WATCH: Our amazing Sustainability Challenge 2018
(25 Sep 2018)
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day – welcome to Manchester
Literature Live: Maura Dooley and Finuala Dowling
(25 Sep 2018)
7.30pm, Monday 8 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
The University of Manchester Public Engagement Champions Network 2018/19
(25 Sep 2018)
Passionate about public engagement with experience of helping coordinate public engagement activities? Join our champion scheme
Announcing our wellbeing lecture series
(25 Sep 2018)
We are delighted to confirm that as part of our wellbeing calendar of events for this year, we will be launching a new wellbeing lecture series
A Celebration of Muriel Spark: with Jackie Kay, Alan Taylor and Louise Welsh
(25 Sep 2018)
7.30pm, Tuesday 9 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Mohammed Hanif in Conversation
(25 Sep 2018)
7pm, Wednesday 10 October 2018 at the Central Library
WATCH: Developing our future vision
(26 Sep 2018)
Take the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Car Parks Permit office closure on Monday, 1 October
(26 Sep 2018)
The Car Parks Permit office will be closed on Monday 1 October for a system update
New arrangements for document shredding service
(26 Sep 2018)
The University's paper shredding and disposal service is now being run through Restore Datashred
BBC World Service looking for female experts
(26 Sep 2018)
The BBC is looking for female experts who’d like to appear on air as contributors to BBC World Service English programmes
Get ready for autumn commuting with these helpful cycling tips
(26 Sep 2018)
Autumn is on its way bringing darker evenings and mornings and colder, wetter weather
Central Procurement Office is making buying simpler
(26 Sep 2018)
Further improvements are being made to eMarketplace as a result of feedback from staff to simplify the purchasing experience for everyone
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
(27 Sep 2018)
We’re looking to recognise and celebrate those special people who always go ‘above and beyond’
USS consultation continues
(27 Sep 2018)
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Our Future 'Big Events'
(27 Sep 2018)
Your chance to get together with colleagues and students to talk about the future vision for the University
Staff benefits update - 27 September
(27 Sep 2018)
This week there are opportunities to Be Active, get some pampering and register for the Staff Fair
Managers’ Essentials update
(27 Sep 2018)
Earlier this year we launched our Managers’ Essentials toolkit, a website full of practical resources for managers in order to enable them to manage everyday people situations consistently and easily
University serves up new food market
(27 Sep 2018)
The University has launched a new market featuring local street food vendors in University Place
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
(28 Sep 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
European Commission official to debate Brexit and the European Union's future
(28 Sep 2018)
One of the European Commission’s most senior officials, Mr Margaritis Schinas, is visiting the University to discuss the European Union's future challenges, including Brexit, immigration and the reform of the EU’s governance structures
University secures multi-million pound research partnerships with industry leads
(28 Sep 2018)
The University of Manchester has been awarded a pair of multi-million pound research grants to work with two leading industry partners, Astra Zeneca and AkzoNobel