News archive – December 2018
Finance develop office space for staff
(03 Dec 2018)
The Finance Directorate have taken positive action from 2017 Staff Survey by developing breakout spaces for staff
The Hive - family policies
(03 Dec 2018)
Thank you for sharing your views on The Hive about how to develop policies on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Home Office EU Settlement scheme open for staff
(03 Dec 2018)
Further guidance on the Home Office pilot scheme
Change Management Essentials launch
(03 Dec 2018)
Online resource for those leading, delivering or experiencing change now available
Deadline for submission of staff expenses today
(03 Dec 2018)
Expenses submitted before 5pm on Monday, 3 December will be paid on Friday, 21 December
Christmas closure dates and Recruitment and Payroll deadlines
(03 Dec 2018)
Submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes
Statement: University network issues on Sunday 2 December
(03 Dec 2018)
On Sunday 2 December, the University network experienced a loss of connectivity for a number of hours
University’s Financial Statements published
(03 Dec 2018)
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
University Venues Introduction Day
(04 Dec 2018)
All staff invited to attend University Venues Introduction Day in January 2019
‘In a nutshell’ manager training and development series
(04 Dec 2018)
Lunchtime sessions give managers practical advice on a range of HR topics
Festive afternoon tea available at Chancellors
(04 Dec 2018)
Treat yourself at Chancellors Hotel in the run-up to Christmas
Watch our new videos to find out more about Online Ethical Grand Challenges
(04 Dec 2018)
If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about Ethical Grand Challenges we’ve now produced 2 new videos showcasing the content of the Challenges
Support the Chancellor’s Christmas Dinner project
(04 Dec 2018)
The Christmas Dinner is an annual project founded by our Chancellor Lemn Sissay MBE to provide a Christmas Day for care leavers aged between 18 and 25 – one they’ll never forget
Nominate your outstanding alumni for our 2019 awards
(04 Dec 2018)
Our Outstanding Alumni Awards are presented to Manchester graduates
University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS) closure to new joiners
(04 Dec 2018)
Staff members who are eligible to join UMSS (generally in grades 1-5) but haven’t already done so have until Thursday, 6 December to opt in
Get ready for the Christmas switch off
(04 Dec 2018)
The University is switching off this Christmas, and you can help
Key Travel launches as University Travel Management Partner
(05 Dec 2018)
Key Travel are the University Travel Management Partner
Roll out of the online P&DR system continues
(05 Dec 2018)
All academic staff to have access to the online system for 2018/19 review cycle
Festive celebrations at Christie's Bistro
(05 Dec 2018)
Enjoy a festive lunch, or a drink and supper at special late night opening
University invests in central teaching spaces
(05 Dec 2018)
Teaching spaces across the University have benefitted from renovation
Send Season's Greetings with our e-card
(05 Dec 2018)
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Join Aspire for a mince pie to discuss your recruitment needs
(05 Dec 2018)
Meet the team from Aspire Recruitment who will be on campus on selected dates
Staff benefits update 6th December 2018
(05 Dec 2018)
Discover some festive fun on campus and Christmas gift ideas that won’t break the bank!
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(05 Dec 2018)
Announcing the winner of the December 2018 draw
Enjoy some treats at a Christmas bake sale
(06 Dec 2018)
Come along to the Rutherford Room in the Rutherford Building on 11 December from 12:15pm until 1:15pm
BBC's Songs of Praise to feature Lemn Sissay's Christmas Dinner Project
(06 Dec 2018)
The programme, which also features Chancellors Hotel, will air on Sunday, 16 December
Street food market returns to campus for the last time this year
(06 Dec 2018)
The final street food market of the year will be on Tuesday, 11 December
Key Travel launches as University Travel Management Partner
(07 Dec 2018)
Find out more about Key Travel, and a reminder on travel safety.
Be part of next year’s 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre
(07 Dec 2018)
Call opens for submissions for impact and/or social engagement events.
Learning Through Research Internships 2019
(07 Dec 2018)
Funding available for student research projects
UPDATED: Network maintenance on Wednesday 19 December
(10 Dec 2018)
We’re making some changes to the University network on Wednesday 19 December
Want to Stellify your students? Here’s how
(10 Dec 2018)
All you need to know about developing distinctive Manchester graduates
Join the Christmas festivities at this year's carol concert
(10 Dec 2018)
Our annual carol concert will be held this year on Thursday, 20 December 2018 at 1pm
Nominate your outstanding alumni for our 2019 awards
(10 Dec 2018)
Our Outstanding Alumni Awards are presented to Manchester graduates
University's Financial Statements published
(10 Dec 2018)
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
Car Parks Permit office closure on Friday, 14 December
(11 Dec 2018)
The Car Parks Permit office will be closed on Friday, 14 December and re-open on Monday, 17 December
Registration for School of Maths 2019 competitions now open
(11 Dec 2018)
Registration for the 2019 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and MathsBombe is now open!
Faculty of Humanities DoFO introduces team brief video
(11 Dec 2018)
Written monthly updates now recorded – action from Staff Survey 2017
Join the march to unveil Manchester’s new Emmeline Pankhurst Statue
(11 Dec 2018)
University of Manchester staff and students are being encouraged to join a march to St Peter’s Square to take part in the unveiling of a statue of suffragette, Emmeline Pankhurst.
Investing in Success explores US leading-edge technologies and implications
(11 Dec 2018)
Philip Shapira, Professor of Innovation Management and Policy at Alliance Manchester Business School, has recently returned from a fieldwork visit to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Get ready for the Christmas switch off
(11 Dec 2018)
The University is switching off this Christmas, and you can help
USS Employers publish Valuation Q&A
(12 Dec 2018)
Ahead of the conclusion of the 2017 actuarial valuation and following agreement to run a new 2018 actuarial valuation, a Q&A has been published on the USS Employers website.
Send Season's Greetings with our e-card
(12 Dec 2018)
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Kilburn Building IT Support Centre early closure
(13 Dec 2018)
The IT Support Centre in the Kilburn Building will close at 12 noon on Thursday 13 December
Manchester Access Programme closing for applications on Monday
(13 Dec 2018)
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) closes for applications at 5pm on Monday, 17 December
Staff benefits update - 13 Dec 2018
(13 Dec 2018)
More Christmas savings with an offer from The Body Shop for this weekend and new offer from M&S Opticians!
Watch - videos of open staff meetings now available
(13 Dec 2018)
Videos and transcripts of the open meetings for all staff are now available
North Wales and North West Regional Conference 2019
(13 Dec 2018)
North Wales and North West Regional Network AUA members invited to attend
FSE brings health and safety best practice to the forefront
(13 Dec 2018)
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has been working towards creating a safe workplace and ensuring all staff understand the role they play in maintaining health and safety standards - action from Staff Survey 2017
Booking Travel over Christmas
(14 Dec 2018)
Staff are reminded that from Monday, 31 December you will no longer be able to book travel through Egencia
Send Season's Greetings with our e-card
(16 Dec 2018)
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
How to Stellify our students
(17 Dec 2018)
All you need to know about developing distinctive Manchester graduates
Updated: Network maintenance this Wednesday 19 December
(17 Dec 2018)
We’re making some changes to the University network on Wednesday 19 December
Top performing students from SALC receive awards
(17 Dec 2018)
SALC Undergraduate, Amelia Hall wins the highest award possible at prestigious Undergraduate Awards.
InStitches raises over £600 for charity
(17 Dec 2018)
University knitting group donate funds to Wood Street Mission and Manchester Central Foodbank
Furniture store opening hours
(17 Dec 2018)
Store will be closed on Friday, 21 December until Wednesday, 2 January
Humanities Faculty Office launches social and wellbeing group
(17 Dec 2018)
Faculty ‘champions’ work to engage colleagues - action from Staff Survey 2017
University’s Financial Statements published
(17 Dec 2018)
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
The University of Manchester Pension Saver opens on 1 January 2019
(17 Dec 2018)
Our new pension scheme for all new employees in grades 1-5 and existing colleagues who have previously chosen not to join UMSS
Funds available for China-focused research and networking activities
(17 Dec 2018)
Application deadline: 15 January 2019
The Hive - Family policies
(17 Dec 2018)
Update on progress following a campaign on The Hive
Global ambitions for new CEO of University commercialisation company
(18 Dec 2018)
Andrew Wilkinson has been appointed Chief Executive of The University of Manchester’s intellectual property commercialisation company, UMI3
EU Settlement Scheme Pilot deadline approaching
(18 Dec 2018)
You may have seen our recent communications around the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme pilot, which has been open since mid-November to non-UK EU citizens and non-EEA relatives of EU citizens working at the University
Our Future: All of your ideas are now online
(18 Dec 2018)
Over 700 ideas generated by 4,000 colleagues among the submissions are now online
Support the Chancellor’s Christmas Dinner project
(18 Dec 2018)
There's only one week to go until the Christmas Dinner, an annual project founded by our Chancellor Lemn Sissay MBE to provide Christmas celebrations for care leavers aged between 18 and 25
A message from Patrick Hackett and PSLT
(18 Dec 2018)
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Get ready for the Christmas switch off
(18 Dec 2018)
The University is switching off this Christmas, and you can help
Staff Benefits Update – 19 December 2018
(19 Dec 2018)
It’s the last staff benefits update of 2018!
January Wellbeing Lecture
(19 Dec 2018)
Help your team to thrive
UMIP Innovation Optimiser Ignition Awards launch for funding
(19 Dec 2018)
The UMIP Innovation Optimiser is pleased to announce an open funding call for the Ignition Awards, aiming to inspire and further build on the spirit of enterprise and innovation across the campus
Unwanted ‘extortion’ emails
(19 Dec 2018)
A new trend in junk email has been arriving in inboxes worldwide, with hoax threats of violence and blackmail
Chinese Ambassador visits the University
(20 Dec 2018)
The Chinese Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, visited with his wife, several senior staff from the Chinese Embassy and the Consulate in Manchester and the Consul General Mr Zheng Xiyuan
Water supply disruption in some buildings
(20 Dec 2018)
Owing to water supply issues United Utilities faced yesterday the following buildings may experience low water pressure until a more permanent fix is put in place
Getting a new device at Christmas?
(20 Dec 2018)
If you're lucky enough to get a new phone, laptop or tablet over the Christmas break, don't forget to get it set up
We're recruiting ResLife Advisors
(20 Dec 2018)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism whilst at University?
(21 Dec 2018)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission want to hear from all students and staff who have experienced, witnessed or helped in an incident of racial harassment whilst either studying or working in higher education
Get your 2019 Diversity Calendar
(21 Dec 2018)
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are pleased to announce that the 2019 Diversity Calendar is now available
Workshop: How to maximise policy impact, locally and via UK Parliament
(21 Dec 2018)
Delivered by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), including a speaker from the Greater Manchester Combined Authorities (GMCA)