News archive – January 2019
Exam Extra returns from 2 – 25 January
(02 Jan 2019)
The Library’s package of support for students around exam revision, titled Exam Extra, returns from Wednesday, 2 January to Friday, 25 January
Forgotten your password? Returned with a new phone, laptop or tablet?
(02 Jan 2019)
If you've been lucky enough to get a new phone, laptop or tablet over the Christmas break, don't forget to get it set up on University IT services.
New Year's Honours for our University community
(02 Jan 2019)
Head of Alliance Manchester Business School Professor Fiona Devine has been made a CBE in the New Year's Honours as has honorary lecturer in dentistry, Dr Claire Stevens
Our Future – feeding ideas upwards
(02 Jan 2019)
Over 700 ideas generated by 4,000 colleagues now online – action from Staff Survey 2017
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(02 Jan 2019)
Announcing the winner of the January 2019 draw
A thank you from the Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2018
(02 Jan 2019)
A message from Wood Street Mission, thanking you for Christmas Project donations
Energy Systems in Greater Manchester – Lunchtime Networking Events
(03 Jan 2019)
University leaders warn of ‘high stakes’ of no deal Brexit
(04 Jan 2019)
Nancy Rothwell is one of the signatories of an open letter from UK university leaders to government
Green Impact swap shop for unwanted Christmas presents
(04 Jan 2019)
Everyone welcome to the Green Impact swap shop for unwanted Christmas presents on Tuesday, 8 January
Making our Technician Commitment
(04 Jan 2019)
The University has become a founding signatory to the Science Council’s Technician Commitment
Pure surgeries - lunchtime drop-ins for users
(04 Jan 2019)
New dates have been added for staff and students to attend a lunchtime Pure surgery session
Staff volunteers make it a Christmas Day to remember for local care leavers
(04 Jan 2019)
More than 50 care leavers enjoyed Christmas Day with all the festive trimmings, hosted by our Chancellor Lemn Sissay MBE at Chancellors Hotel
Staff Wellbeing Champions Take Action
(07 Jan 2019)
In January 2018 we launched our network of Staff Wellbeing Champions. These are individuals across the University who have an interest in wellbeing and have committed to promoting it within their teams.
Booking travel at the University
(07 Jan 2019)
Key Travel replaces Egencia as the University Travel Management Partner
Historian David Olusoga OBE becomes Professor at the University
(07 Jan 2019)
David Olusoga has joined The University of Manchester as a Professor of Public History
SEED’s PGCE courses recognised by Ofsted as 'Outstanding'
(07 Jan 2019)
Programmes receive the highest rating
Have your say in shaping IT help and support online
(07 Jan 2019)
As part of the IT Modernisation programme, IT Services are launching a new online service to improve the help and support we offer to staff and students
Autism friendly early openings at Manchester Museum
(07 Jan 2019)
Join us for early openings at the Museum aimed at children with autism and other needs
Nominate your outstanding alumni for our 2019 awards
(08 Jan 2019)
Our Outstanding Alumni Awards are presented to Manchester graduates
Joanne Clague to join Queen’s University Belfast
(08 Jan 2019)
Vikki Goddard appointed Director of Faculty Operations (DoFO) for The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health (FMBH).
Overseas travellers: come and meet our alumni
(08 Jan 2019)
If you travel regularly for work, why not use influential Manchester alumni to help spread your work and ideas?
Join the University WI in 2019
(08 Jan 2019)
Meet new people, learn something new and make a lunch hour away from your desk your New Year's Resolution
Lunch with the Research Lifecycle Programme
(09 Jan 2019)
Join the programme team at their event in February for information about compute capabilities, high performance computing, cloud services and more
There’s still time to enter the Making a Difference Awards
(09 Jan 2019)
With a closing date of 21 January there are less than two weeks to go before the deadline for entering the Making a Difference Awards.
Discovery Day for Manchester businesses
(09 Jan 2019)
On Tuesday, 14 May the Careers Service’s Employer Engagement Team are hosting a 'Discovery Day' event for local Manchester-based businesses
Your Manchester alumni magazine now available
(09 Jan 2019)
Printed copies of the 2018/19 issue of Your Manchester Magazine - for alumni and friends of The University - are available for staff to order from the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR)
Co-op Group CEO Steve Murrells to speak at the Annual Grigor McClelland lecture
(09 Jan 2019)
The lecture will be held at Alliance Manchester Business School on Thursday, 7 February
Staff benefits update - 9th January 2019
(09 Jan 2019)
Welcome to the first staff benefits update of 2019!
Vote for your favourite nomination in the Better World Showcase
(10 Jan 2019)
Have your say on who win's the people's vote in the Better World Showcase
The Manchester Access Programme is looking for academic tutors
(10 Jan 2019)
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is now recruiting academic members of staff or PhD students as academic tutors for 2019
USS consults with UUK on funding arrangements to conclude the 2017 valuation
(11 Jan 2019)
USS formally consults with UUK to conclude the 2017 valuation
Understanding our University’s financial position
(11 Jan 2019)
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
Could you volunteer with Radio Lollipop at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital?
(11 Jan 2019)
If you can spare a few hours after work to help out, the charity is looking for volunteers
The Market reopens its doors
(11 Jan 2019)
On Monday, 14 January The Market at UoM will reopen after the Christmas break
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(11 Jan 2019)
Clinic offered by fully supervised, final year students
Free eye examination appointments available
(11 Jan 2019)
You can get an eye examination free when attending our University teaching clinic
Child abuse linked to risk of suicide in later life
(11 Jan 2019)
Children who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect are at least two to three times more likely to attempt suicide in later life, according to the largest research review carried out of the topic
University to apply for Disability Standard
(14 Jan 2019)
Rigorous assessment across ten areas in support of our equality objectives – action from Staff Survey 2017
New guidance for importing and exporting goods issued
(14 Jan 2019)
The University has produced new guidance for importing and exporting goods
Nominate a student to run for the Students’ Union Exec Elections
(14 Jan 2019)
Staff are encouraged to nominate a student to run for one of eight positions
UCU ballot on last year’s pay increase
(14 Jan 2019)
A message from Karen Heaton about the pay increase applied in September
Stellar astronomical prizes for two Manchester researchers
(14 Jan 2019)
Two University of Manchester astronomers have been awarded some of the Royal Astronomical Society’s (RAS) most prestigious prizes for their research and work in the field
Final call for Erasmus Staff Mobility applications
(14 Jan 2019)
Erasmus+ Funding to undertake Training/Teaching in Europe during the 2018/2019 academic year
Martin Harris Centre Spring 2019 season now on sale
(14 Jan 2019)
Welcome to the spring 2019 season at the Martin Harris Centre.
Professor Igor Larrosa reaches final of the Blavatnik Awards UK
(15 Jan 2019)
School of Chemistry Professor, Igor Larrosa, places as a finalist of the Second Annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Get involved with this year's Community Festival
(15 Jan 2019)
If you haven’t already signed up then there’s still time to get involved in the 2019 Community Festival
The Music that Made Manchester
(15 Jan 2019)
New musical group to re-create earliest documented classical music series performed in the city
Confucius Institute Talk: China's Changing Consumer Markets
(15 Jan 2019)
How fashion manufacturers and retailers react on an ageing society in China
Fighting for Air - Manchester screening plus Q&A session
(15 Jan 2019)
Come and join members of the Clean Air Parents’ Network from Greater Manchester for a free screening of the film, Fighting for Air
The University of Manchester Presidential Fellowships
(15 Jan 2019)
A recruitment call for Presidential Fellows has been advertised in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and in the Faculty of Humanities
Colleagues get clarity on training
(16 Jan 2019)
Division of Communications and Marketing committed to transparency around training budget - action from Staff Survey 2017
Day 1 of the 12 Days of Learning: What will you learn in 2019?
(16 Jan 2019)
Did you start 2019 with resolutions to get fit, learn a new language or tackle a personal goal?
Updated Visa Loans Policy
(16 Jan 2019)
The University regularly reviews its policies to ensure that they are as effective as possible and reflect best practice
Wellbeing brief
(16 Jan 2019)
Take notice in January
Wellbeing Lectures – February and March
(16 Jan 2019)
We are delighted to confirm our upcoming lunchtime wellbeing lectures.
Major Investment in new Digital Humanities Image Viewer
(16 Jan 2019)
A global resource for global researchers
Learning Through Research Internships - submitting 2019 proposals
(16 Jan 2019)
Research staff looking to take part in the programme should submit their proposals by 5pm on Friday, 25 January
Former football player and entrepreneur Gary Neville to speak at AMBS event
(16 Jan 2019)
Entrepreneurs@Manchester is a series of events which brings some of the UK’s foremost entrepreneurs to the University to share the inspirational lessons they have learned in building their businesses
Reminder - end of January deadline for the RRE
(16 Jan 2019)
The University’s 2019 Research Review Exercise (RRE) is open until midnight on Thursday, 31 January 2019
Day 2 of the 12 Days of Learning: Change for the better!
(17 Jan 2019)
Change is inevitable for our staff, both personally, and here at the University.
Staff Benefits Update - 17 January
(17 Jan 2019)
We have new discounts this week for the BLue Dot Festival, Escape Spa, LUMA video and photography services and Stanley security plus a wellbeing prize draw and much more.
Make time to try something new and sign up to Chinese brush painting
(17 Jan 2019)
The Confucius Institute holds 10-week evening Chinese brush painting classes, starting on Tuesday, 29 January
Speak Up! Stand Up! Holocaust Memorial Day
(17 Jan 2019)
The ‘Speak Up! Stand Up!’ Campaign aims to empower people to be an active bystander and take action against harassment, hate crime and sexual violence
BEIS inquiry into the future of audit
(18 Jan 2019)
Professor Christopher Humphrey gives oral evidence at the House of Commons.
Geography at Manchester – a distinctive learning experience
(18 Jan 2019)
Jamie Woodward talks about what makes Manchester’s Geography students’ learning experience distinctive.
University Green retailers open their doors
(18 Jan 2019)
January has seen a number of retailers open on University Green, with more to come in the following weeks
Colleagues use The Hive to share ideas
(18 Jan 2019)
Online platform The Hive provides colleagues with an opportunity to share views
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Learning: Manage, lead and inspire
(18 Jan 2019)
As a manager or leader it’s important to stay curious.
Academic contributors needed for student communications
(18 Jan 2019)
The Student Communication and Marketing team are looking for academic colleagues to provide advice and tips to students in their communications to current students
Survey of staff knowledge and experience of victimisation and hate crime
(18 Jan 2019)
The University wants to hear about any concerns and experiences of student victimisation on campus
Hear more about the Cloudy with A Chance Of Pain study
(18 Jan 2019)
Dr Will Dixon will explain the science behind the study at a special event
Call for scientific images for National Graphene Institute gallery
(18 Jan 2019)
The National Graphene Institute is holding a call for submissions of scientific images to be displayed in the building’s gallery
Bring your unwanted clothes to the next Rutherford SWISH
(18 Jan 2019)
Put the date in your diaries for the next SWISH on Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Researcher to Innovator programme available for Early Career Researchers
(18 Jan 2019)
A new, fully-funded ‘Researcher to Innovator’ programme available for 30 Early Career Researchers at University of Manchester
Make a New Year's resolution to donate blood
(18 Jan 2019)
NHS Blood and Transplant are trying to get as many people as possible to register to give blood and make it their New Year’s resolution for 2019
Staff views on student victimisations at the University
(18 Jan 2019)
Survey launched to gather views on student victimisation at the University
The National Student Survey 2019 launches next week
(21 Jan 2019)
The University’s campaign to encourage students to complete the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019 launches next week (Monday, 28 January 2019) and we need support from all staff to make sure we increase our response rates
Interested in research? Subscribe to the Research Lifecycle newsletter
(21 Jan 2019)
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
Senior leaders listening to staff
(21 Jan 2019)
Staff Survey 2019 launches on 4 March so we’re sharing some of the actions which have taken place as a result of your feedback in the 2017 survey.
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Learning: Time poor? Get more!
(21 Jan 2019)
How long is your to-do list? Do you have a number of things on the go at once?
How to Stellify our students
(21 Jan 2019)
All you need to know about developing distinctive Manchester graduates
President visits Clinical Trials Unit
(21 Jan 2019)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell met with members of the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) in their new home in the Jean MacFarlane Building.
EU settlement scheme
(21 Jan 2019)
After successful private pilots of the system, the next testing phase of the EU Settlement Scheme will now open more widely.
WATCH: Manchester the most LGBT-inclusive university in England
(21 Jan 2019)
Top 20 placing in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index for two years running – and we’ve won Highly Commended Network Group Award
Nominate a student to run for the Students’ Union Exec Elections
(22 Jan 2019)
Staff are encouraged to nominate a student to run for one of eight positions
Day 5 of the 12 Days of Learning: Support for Academics and Researchers
(22 Jan 2019)
Academics and researchers, would you benefit from some support with balancing your responsibilities?
Nominations closing soon for Outstanding Alumni Awards 2019
(22 Jan 2019)
Remember to nominate your outstanding alumni before Friday, 1 February
Beware of fake emails claiming to be from University services
(22 Jan 2019)
Phishing is an email that tries to trick you in to giving out personal information, or visiting fake websites
University publishes ‘no deal’ Brexit risk register
(22 Jan 2019)
The University makes ‘no deal’ Brexit risk register available to staff
Your chance to take part in 'President's Question Time'
(23 Jan 2019)
Choose the topics you'd like the President and Senior Leadership Team to discuss at a live question and answer event
New Order and Hot Chip join Kraftwerk as bluedot 2019 headliners
(23 Jan 2019)
The fourth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event will be at Jodrell Bank Observatory in July
Day 6 of the 12 Days of Learning: Three good things
(23 Jan 2019)
Research has shown that simply by identifying three things a day which we’re grateful for, we can all live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives.
Staff benefits update
(23 Jan 2019)
It’s all about entertainment and leisure this week.
Day 7 of the 12 Days of Learning: Your wellbeing
(24 Jan 2019)
The University is committed to supporting your wellbeing.
Time to Talk Day
(24 Jan 2019)
The University made a public commitment in June 2013 to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination by signing the Time to Change pledge
MECD Pilot Workspace Enters its Second Phase
(24 Jan 2019)
The MECD Pilot Workspace has welcomed its second group of users, find out more about the groups that will be occupying the space for the next 3 months.
New year, new you - sign up for a Be Active class
(24 Jan 2019)
Be Active have a full programme for 2019 at the Wellbeing Rooms in the Simon Building and H11 in the Sackville Building
Register for School of Maths 2019 competitions now open
(24 Jan 2019)
Registration for the 2019 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and MathsBombe is now open!
Action on training for our Professional Service staff
(25 Jan 2019)
Communications and Marketing community transforms approach to training – action from Staff Survey 2017
Day 8 of the 12 Days of Learning: It’s your Career
(25 Jan 2019)
On average, full time workers will each spend over 3,500 days in work over a lifetime.
Organising an event or conference?
(25 Jan 2019)
Remember to ‘Keep it on Campus’ where possible, and take the chance to have a look at the range of venues on offer
Consumed After Hours at Manchester Museum
(25 Jan 2019)
Start your year off by reusing, recycling and living well with less
Thousands of students benefit from the Library’s eTextbook Programme
(25 Jan 2019)
Since September 2018, over 8,600 University students have benefited from seamless online access to their core reading via the Library’s new eTextbook Programme
Update on USS consultation with Universities UK (UUK)
(25 Jan 2019)
The University’s response to the UUK consultation on the proposed recovery plan and schedule of contributions relating to the USS 2017 actuarial valuation
Talk on Sexual Violence on Campus
(25 Jan 2019)
The School of Physics and Astronomy and Faculty of Science and Engineering are delighted to invite Professor Alison Phipps from the University of Sussex to talk about her work
Day 9 of the 12 Days of Learning: Coaching and Manchester Gold
(28 Jan 2019)
Coaching and mentoring offer support, advice and guidance
Anne Barton appointed Director of Manchester Centre for Genetics and Genomics
(28 Jan 2019)
Professor Barton takes up the role following the retirement of Professor Jane Worthington.
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
(28 Jan 2019)
President’s Distinguished Achievement Award – nominations deadline this Friday, 1 February
Manchester-China Showcase 2019
(28 Jan 2019)
The Manchester-China Showcase, taking place on Wednesday 6 March hopes to further improve the University's research collaboration with China
Is there anyone you would like to see the University honour?
(28 Jan 2019)
Nominations for our honorary degree or Medal of Honour or for a national award – deadline is this Friday, 1 February
Finance improve knowledge of teams across Directorate
(28 Jan 2019)
Directorate introduces peer group meetings and rotations to create better understanding of other teams
Postgraduate becomes first University's Carbon Literacy Trainer
(28 Jan 2019)
Zainab bibi, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, has become the first certified Carbon Literacy Trainer from the University of Manchester
Day 10 of the 12 Days of Learning: Connect and communicate
(29 Jan 2019)
Communication is the key to a successful working life, but it’s by no means an easy skill to master.
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(29 Jan 2019)
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
Tour our new business school building in sixty seconds
(29 Jan 2019)
Hyperlapse walk-through of Alliance Manchester Business School’s refurbished building
Introduce our students to this year's Summer School Fair
(29 Jan 2019)
On Tuesday, 12 February, the International Programmes Office will be holding the Summer School Fair 2019 on the ground floor of University Place between 10am and 4pm
Staff wellbeing activity extended
(30 Jan 2019)
Suite of wellbeing activity developed including events, training and champion network
Network storage maintenance on Saturday 2 February
(30 Jan 2019)
Personal file storage (P: drives) will be unavailable for up to three periods of 15 minutes each, at some point between 8am and 4pm on Saturday 2 February
EU
(30 Jan 2019)
Sharing our current understanding of the implications of an EU citizen’s eligibility to work in the UK after 31 January 2020.
Day 11 of the 12 Days of Learning: Get digital
(30 Jan 2019)
In an evolving digital world, it’s essential to have up-to-date digital skills.
Staff benefits update
(30 Jan 2019)
Focus on fitness, fun and pampering
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(30 Jan 2019)
Students in the final year of their optometry degree provide a clinical service to members of the public as part of their training at the University
Six Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice
(30 Jan 2019)
This January and February the wellbeing spotlight is on Take Notice
Nominate a student to run for the Students’ Union Exec Elections
(31 Jan 2019)
Staff are encouraged to nominate a student to run for one of eight positions
Day 12 of the 12 Days of Learning: Project guru
(31 Jan 2019)
How do you plan to develop your project management skills in 2019?
Boost your public engagement – cross-Faculty collaboration encouraged
(31 Jan 2019)
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Scheme – Round 2 now open
World Cancer Day 2019
(31 Jan 2019)
Each year on 4 February, World Cancer Day empowers all of us across the world to show support, raise our collective voice, take personal action and press our governments to do more.
Nominate a student, colleague or alumnus for Volunteer of the Year
(31 Jan 2019)
Celebrate the students, staff and alumni who give their time and commitment to communities locally, national and internationally
New leadership model - Head of School Operations Appointments
(31 Jan 2019)
The new leadership model for the Directorate for the Student Experience (DSE) and specific areas in the Faculties and Schools proposed the creation of a new Head of Schools Operations role.
Emmeline’s Pantry foodbank
(31 Jan 2019)
Donations of new knickers needed