News archive – March 2019
Reminder: Network maintenance this weekend
01 Mar 2019
AMBS colleague appointed to UK Audit Market Review Advisory Board
01 Mar 2019
Professor Chris Humphrey appointed.
Northern Harmony - FREE lunchtime concert at The Martin Harris Centre
03 Mar 2019
A thrilling mix of world harmony traditions!
From Shore to Shore - a powerful new drama with great food and live music
04 Mar 2019
Exclusive showing hosted by the Confucius Institute
The University’s New Social Media Policy
04 Mar 2019
The University has launched its new Social Media Policy
Commemorate the women who shaped Manchester
04 Mar 2019
The John Rylands Library is honouring the women who shaped Manchester
The Staff Survey has arrived!
04 Mar 2019
Complete the Staff Survey 2019 and make your thoughts count
The Good Inside - and on the BBC
04 Mar 2019
A vendor who sells from The Market in University Place features on BBC1 The One Show with an inspiring tale
Mentoring: what's in it for me?
04 Mar 2019
An educational workshop hosted by the School of Medical Sciences as part of International Women's Day celebrations
LITERATURE LIVE: Max Porter in conversation with Luke Brown
04 Mar 2019
This event is in partnership with the Manchester Literature Festival
Join the School of Chemistry for an afternoon of activities
04 Mar 2019
Mark International Women's Day #BalanceforBetter with the School of Chemistry
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
05 Mar 2019
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street today
Suited and booted for International Women’s Day
05 Mar 2019
Division of Communications and Marketing celebrates by helping women get into work with donations of unwanted smart wear.
Complete the Staff Survey 2019 in private
05 Mar 2019
Rooms are available this month for staff to complete the survey in private
New colleagues join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team
05 Mar 2019
Dr Rachel Cowen joins Dr Dawn Edge as our lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion while Professor Alys Young leads our work for the Disability Equalities Standard
Women and Wikipedia: redressing gender bias
05 Mar 2019
An educational workshop hosted by the School of Health Sciences as part of International Women's Day 2019
Forthcoming Wellbeing lectures
05 Mar 2019
We are delighted to confirm our future wellbeing lectures, available to both staff and students.
Hundreds run in Purple Wave taster
05 Mar 2019
A massive 790 of our staff and students took part ahead of May’s 10km Great Manchester Run
Discover ways to better balance your work and home life
06 Mar 2019
Celebrate International Women’s Day with talks on ways to improve your work-life balance
Improvements to The John Rylands Library Special Collections Reading Room
06 Mar 2019
Over the summer we’ll be refurbishing the Special Collections Reading Room of The John Rylands Library
A message from Patrick Hackett and PSLT
06 Mar 2019
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Beware of fake "phishing" emails claiming to be from University services
06 Mar 2019
Phishing messages are emails that try to trick you in to giving out personal information, or visiting fake websites
Online learning – The Future at Manchester
06 Mar 2019
Using digital technologies to enhance the student experience
Celebrate women in sport as part of International Women's Day
06 Mar 2019
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a special reception and panel discussion on Tuesday, 12 March to celebrate International Women’s Day
Manchester International Festival 2019 - priority booking for University staff
07 Mar 2019
Choose from world premieres and special events during 18 extraordinary days (4-21 July 2019)
What would you like to hear about?
07 Mar 2019
Submit topics to be discussed at the next open meeting
COMMONISM
07 Mar 2019
A performed conversation exploring nationality, internationality, theatre and politics, on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
COMMONISM
07 Mar 2019
A performed conversation exploring nationality, internationality, theatre and politics, on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
07 Mar 2019
Announcing the winner of the March 2019 draw
Cancer peer support group to mark first anniversary
07 Mar 2019
It is coming up to one year since the University established the Peer Support Group for those impacted by cancer
The Nancy Rothwell Award 2019 specimen drawing competition opens
08 Mar 2019
The specimen drawing competition for 7 – 18 year olds is now open for submissions
Staff Survey 2019: Reminder emails
08 Mar 2019
You will receive emails reminding you to complete the survey
Professor Nancy Rothwell named Business Masters Ambassador of the Year
08 Mar 2019
The winners of this year’s North West Business Masters Awards were announced last night at a black tie evening held in the majestic surroundings of Gorton Monastery
March Ignition Awards now open for applications
08 Mar 2019
Up to £2,000 funding is available through the Innovation Optimiser every month
It's not too late to get your 2019 Diversity Calendar
08 Mar 2019
The calendar is an important resource for many staff as it highlights all of the significant dates from a diversity perspective throughout the year
Explaining the IT Services Target Operating Model
08 Mar 2019
An Introduction to the IT Services Target Operating Model at The University of Manchester
Students to use their business know-how for charity clothes sale
08 Mar 2019
Alliance MBS has been working with the University Volunteering Team and the British Heart Foundation to bring our students an exciting business retail opportunity which aims to develop business skills, make a positive impact and have fun
Manchester hosts China showcase to strengthen research links
08 Mar 2019
On Wednesday, 6 March The University of Manchester hosted an inaugural showcase event to help Manchester academics better navigate China’s research landscape
MUWO and MUSO are back!
09 Mar 2019
Join the university's wind and string orchestras in this magical evening
President sees stars
11 Mar 2019
Nancy meets the Stellify team and two of our ‘stellified’ students – part of first cohort of distinctive Manchester students graduating this summer
New Institute for Health Policy and Organisation at the University
11 Mar 2019
We are delighted to announce that a new Institute for Health Policy and Organisation (IHPO) has been approved by the University for Manchester Research Institute (UMRI)
Join MACE this March for a coffee break
11 Mar 2019
Attend a short talk followed by coffee and conversation, dedicated to female staff
University thanks body donors for their gift of life and learning
11 Mar 2019
Our Memorial Service marks what body donation means to medical education
University highlighted in European innovation report
11 Mar 2019
University features in new report which looks at some of the innovative ways universities in Europe are working closely with companies, governmental agencies and other public organisations
Understanding our University’s financial position
11 Mar 2019
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
Researchers help launch government inquiry into diversity in STEMM funding
11 Mar 2019
Dr Jessica Louise Boland among 200 scientists behind governement inquiry into equality, diversity and accessibility in STEMM funding
International Women's Day Events
12 Mar 2019
Celebrate International Women's Day #BalanceforBetter with events across the University
Student system (Campus Solutions) maintenance
12 Mar 2019
We’re performing some maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student system this weekend
Staff Survey 2019 has raised over £3,000
12 Mar 2019
So far £3,405 has been donated to three local charities chosen by you
Announcing our February Ignition Award winner
12 Mar 2019
Dr Daniel White, Senior Scientific Officer from Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, has won February's Ignition Award through the UMIP Innovation Optimiser
Flowchart simplifies the travel booking process
13 Mar 2019
Unsure what steps to take before you travel? This flowchart explains the process
Fancy a holiday?
13 Mar 2019
Complete the Staff Survey and you could win a mini break
MUMS lunchtime Concerts: World Music
13 Mar 2019
FREE lunchtime concert at The Martin Harris Centre
An evening with TV historians David Olusoga and Deborah Sugg Ryan
13 Mar 2019
Join us for an evening with David Olusoga and Deborah Sugg Ryan, the stars of the BBC2 series: A House Through Time, which tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time that it was built until the present day
Free eye examination appointments available
13 Mar 2019
You can get an eye examination free when attending our University teaching clinic
Staff benefits update
13 Mar 2019
Special offers this week include the new pricing for Merlin attractions and Drayton Manor, save on Glengarry Glen Ross at Manchester Opera House and be inspired by St Patrick's Day.
Picture this: how to Stellify our students
14 Mar 2019
New diagram shows how we develop our distinctive Manchester graduates – that you can download and edit to suit your own area
The University has officially been accredited as a Living Wage Employer
14 Mar 2019
We are committed to paying a minimum of £9 per hour
Our University gender pay gap
14 Mar 2019
Our annual gender pay gap report for 2018 is now available
Shakespeare Miscellany II: 'Music oft hath such a charm...
14 Mar 2019
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series
The impact of donations: cancer research and more
14 Mar 2019
Come and learn about the impact of financial donations to the University by getting up close and personal with the Museum’s vivarium, try your hand at bomb defusal, and explore our interactive heritage timeline
Staff Survey 2019: Reminder emails
15 Mar 2019
You will receive emails reminding you to complete the survey
ID Manchester sets out bold ambition to be the innovation capital of Europe
15 Mar 2019
Leaders from across the University present unique opportunity to become its partner to deliver ID Manchester
Big Band
15 Mar 2019
Evening concert at The Martin Harris Centre
Submissions invited for University Teaching Excellence Awards 2019
15 Mar 2019
Teaching Excellence Awards recognise individuals’ significant and sustained commitment to teaching, learning and the student academic experience over recent years
CLASS Network Conference 2019
15 Mar 2019
The CLASS Network Conference will take place on Wednesday, 17 April
Take part in a hip-hop style step aerobics class to raise money for Comic Relief
18 Mar 2019
You can join in at lunchtime on Tuesday, 26 March
University submits response to pensions consultation
18 Mar 2019
University response submitted and upcoming USS webinar for members
What is the Research Lifecycle Programme?
18 Mar 2019
The Research Lifecycle Programme is a focused investment of more than £15m rolled out over five years which started in the 2018/19 academic year, and it has a new website
Baroque Orchestra: Music by Handel, Avison, Geminiani and the Earl of Kelly
18 Mar 2019
MUMS Lunchtime Concerts
Stockport Youth Orchestra
18 Mar 2019
Stockport Youth Orchestra returns to the MHC
Take Part in the University's International Photography Competition
18 Mar 2019
The competition is themed around ‘What Does Friendship Mean to You?” and takes place between Monday 18 March and Monday 6 May in 2019
University launches new support for staff experiencing domestic abuse
19 Mar 2019
We provide advice to anyone concerned about a colleague, as well as giving awareness training
Artwork competition for Manchester Engineering Campus Development
19 Mar 2019
Put your stamp on the University's new landmark campus!
Announcing our first Staff Survey 2019 prize winners!
19 Mar 2019
Four lucky members of staff have won holidays
Furniture 4 Reuse refurbishes over 500 office chairs
20 Mar 2019
Local charities, schools and youth groups, as well as the University benefits
Academic Claire Alexander has been nominated for a Guardian HE award
20 Mar 2019
The nomination recognises her website which explores the untold history of migration to Britain
New Leadership Model – Grade 8 management appointments
20 Mar 2019
Progress continues to be made towards achieving the University’s New Leadership Model for the Directorate of the Student Experience (DSE) and specific areas in the Faculties and Schools
Your opinions mean prizes!
21 Mar 2019
Complete the Staff Survey and you could win a mini break
WATCH – Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
21 Mar 2019
Watch the live stream of both open meetings with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
An eggs-cellent idea as reading transforms lives
21 Mar 2019
Donate to the Wood Street Mission book appeal 2019
Planned maintenance on Listserv mailing list service
21 Mar 2019
Our Listserv mailing list service will be unavailable for a short period of time on Wednesday 27 March, so we can apply upgrades to improve performance and reliability
Research Lifecycle Programme workshop: Compute resource and capabilities
21 Mar 2019
Last year, the Research IT team held workshops to gather input on spending Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) funds on developing our computational resources on a year-by-year basis
Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus
21 Mar 2019
Listening to music reduces stress and can have a relaxing effect on our mind and bodies
Our Future: Strategic themes revealed
21 Mar 2019
Update from Board Accountability and Planning Conference
Staff Survey 2019: Reminder emails
22 Mar 2019
You will receive emails reminding you to complete the survey
Student mental health - current trends and future developments
22 Mar 2019
Join us on Wednesday, 10 April for a one-off bespoke event which will help you to understand some of the big issued around student mental health at the University
‘Ignite Your Idea’ with up to £2,000 feasibility funding
22 Mar 2019
Do you have an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, or believe you’ve discovered a solution to a problem?
Understanding our University’s financial position
22 Mar 2019
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
Watch – all staff open meetings livestream
25 Mar 2019
Watch the all staff meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Love for the Streets – a Stellify story
25 Mar 2019
Jonah Ogbuneke raises awareness of homelessness and recruits volunteers with music, art and culture
Easter and early May bank holiday rail engineering works
25 Mar 2019
Information about upcoming Network Rail engineering works that could affect your journey
Help reading transform a young life
25 Mar 2019
Donate to the Wood Street Mission book appeal 2019
The latest holiday winners are revealed!
25 Mar 2019
Four more members of staff have won a holiday thanks to the Staff Survey 2019
The impact of donations
25 Mar 2019
Come and learn about the impact of financial donations to the University by getting up close and personal with the Museum’s vivarium, try your hand at bomb defusal and explore our interactive heritage timeline
Library to introduce new reading lists service this summer
26 Mar 2019
Reading Lists Online will streamline several existing services for staff
A new IT support portal is coming soon
26 Mar 2019
We are modernising and improving the way we operate and deliver IT services
How the Staff Survey 2019 could help Trinity House
26 Mar 2019
Your donations could help fund a community garden in Rusholme
University pledges to help Manchester go zero carbon and plastic free
26 Mar 2019
We’re already taking action on energy use and aim to eliminate avoidable single-use plastics by 2022
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) to launch
26 Mar 2019
PRES is a key source of detailed feedback from our postgraduate research students and allows us to identify what is going well and the areas requiring improvement
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
27 Mar 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
Exploring science-faith dialogue in schools
27 Mar 2019
Join the discussion on Wednesday, 1 May at 6pm in the Milk & Honey Cafe
Get ready to get SWISH-ing
27 Mar 2019
The next SWISH is on Wednesday, 22 May from 12:30pm-1:30pm in the Rutherford room
Universities UK responds to the USS 2018 actuarial valuation consultation
27 Mar 2019
UUK summary of employer responses includes that of our University
Creating an outdoor space at Ronald McDonald House
27 Mar 2019
The University of Manchester partner with Roc Technologies to create an outdoor space at Ronald McDonald House
Join the Purple Wave - free entry for scholarship or research fundraisers
27 Mar 2019
We’re offering free entry to all staff, students and alumni who use their walk, jog or run to raise money for University of Manchester scholarships or research
Staff Benefits Update
28 Mar 2019
A reminder of some of our great family friendly discounts, sign up for a free WW place and we have changes on a couple of popular discounts.
FSE academic appointments and PSLT changes
28 Mar 2019
FSE academic appointments and changes within the Professional Services Leadership Team (PSLT)
Watch – all staff open meetings livestream
28 Mar 2019
Watch the all staff meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team
One week left: Staff Survey 2019
29 Mar 2019
Your thoughts count – and could win you a holiday!
Staff Survey 2019: Reminder emails
29 Mar 2019
You will receive emails reminding you to complete the survey
Are you a parent whose child has gone to University?
29 Mar 2019
We're looking for volunteers who have experience of their children heading off to study at university to represent the parents' stand at our Undergraduate Open Day
Channel 4 documentary featuring Chancellor Lemn Sissay receives BAFTA nomination
29 Mar 2019
The documentary 'Superkids: Breaking Away from Care' has been nominated in the BAFTA TV Specialist Factual award category
Manchester ranked third best UK student city
29 Mar 2019
The annual QS Best Student Cities league table report assesses almost 500 cities in the world and creates a list of the top 100 for students
Second series of the ‘Researcher to Innovator’ programme to launch
29 Mar 2019
Due to popular demand, the UMIP Innovation Optimiser are pleased to announce the launch of a second series of the Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme in May