News archive – May 2019
Wellbeing - Meaningful May
(01 May 2019)
#BeHealthy in Meaningful May
Library’s new reading lists service now live
(01 May 2019)
Reading Lists Online streamlines several existing services
National Walking Month
(01 May 2019)
National Walking Month is a campaign to promote the benefits of walking and to get everyone walking, no matter what your level of fitness is. This year's campaign is being led by the charity Living Streets.
Wellbeing Focus - Action on Stroke Month
(01 May 2019)
Action on Stroke Month 2019 runs throughout May and is an annual awareness event arranged by the Stroke Association.
Call for applications for ESRC Festival of Social Science 2019
(01 May 2019)
The University will again partner with the Economic and Social Research Council, the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University on the ESRC Manchester Festival of Social Science in 2019
EU citizens voting in the European Parliament elections
(01 May 2019)
Some non-UK EU citizens wishing to vote must complete additional form before 7 May
Universities UK Brexit webinar series
(01 May 2019)
The fifth instalment of their Brexit webinar series will discuss the future of EU-UK science and education, and the latest developments to help universities prepare for Brexit
Staff benefits update
(01 May 2019)
This week there is a family friendly focus for all parents out there plus a range of home services that can help you save the pounds for other aspects of life!
Reminder: An invitation to researchers from the Research Lifecycle Programme
(02 May 2019)
Researchers - would you like to join an innovation community?
Open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(02 May 2019)
Colleagues are invited to attend an open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team on Tuesday, 4 June in Lecture Theatre B, University Place from 1.30pm-2.30pm
Tyndall Centre and partners lead new £5m climate research centre
(02 May 2019)
David Olusoga OBE Lecture: "Identity, Britishness and the Windrush"
(02 May 2019)
Wednesday 22 May 2019 at 5.30pm, Samuel Alexander Lecture Theatre
University rewards a tireless campaigner
(02 May 2019)
WATCH: How our Staff Volunteer of the Year improved support for disabled staff with hard work, determination - and “a great, big smile”
Voices of an angel
(02 May 2019)
WATCH: How our student Volunteer of the Year created a choir and brought together people with a range of brain injuries, their carers – and a whole community
Working to stop period poverty for homeless women
(02 May 2019)
WATCH: How the Student Group winner of our Volunteer of the Year Award saw an issue affecting our community – and did something about it
University honours a truly inspiring leader
(02 May 2019)
WATCH: How our Alumni Volunteer of the Year faced bouts of malaria and violent political protests to deliver 350 hours of workshops to over 4,400 Togolese young people – and more
Meet our Volunteers of the Year 2019
(02 May 2019)
Creating Gareth Malone-style choir for people with brain injuries, leading volunteers through malaria and violent political protests and tireless campaigning with a “great, big smile” – our people have made us proud
Library offers extra space, hours and support during exam period
(02 May 2019)
Exam Extra, the Library’s support package for students during the exam and final assignment submissions period, has returned
Applications now open for the May Ignition Award
(02 May 2019)
Apply today for up to £2,000 to test your idea in a risk-free environment
Stanley’s Big Day Out
(03 May 2019)
Join Manchester Museum in their attempt to break the world record for having the most Stanleys gathered all in one place at one time on Saturday, 25 May
Making a Difference Awards 2019
(03 May 2019)
Find out who was presented with Making a Difference winner and highly commended awards
Join Open Iftar 2019 during Ramadan
(03 May 2019)
Open Iftar is back for its sixth year outside University Place from 15 until 17 May
New flexible working resources on Managers’ Essentials
(03 May 2019)
We’ve recently updated our flexible working resources on Managers’ Essentials
Pick up safe driving tips with the WI
(03 May 2019)
Join us for a talk by Steve Ellis from IAM RoadSmart to learn how to be safer on the road
Celebrating National Staff Network Group Day in 2019
(03 May 2019)
Did you know that our University has 20 different staff network groups?
Win £50,000 to develop your idea containing graphene or other 2D materials
(03 May 2019)
A call for expression of interest is now open
Likely travel disruption around Piccadilly Gardens
(03 May 2019)
Piccadilly Gardens is closed due to a police incident
Helping homelessness in Manchester
(06 May 2019)
How our Staff Survey 2019 donation will be used by the Big Change
Understanding Prostate Cancer event
(06 May 2019)
In the UK, around one in eight men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives
Potential minor interruptions to IT login this Thursday
(07 May 2019)
As a result of planned essential maintenance on Thursday 9 May at 11am, IT login to some services may be unavailable for 5-10 minutes
Making a Difference Awards 2019
(07 May 2019)
Find out who was presented with Making a Difference winner and highly commended awards.
Updated Employment Status Guidance
(07 May 2019)
Involved in engaging individuals to undertake work on a short-term or one-off basis? Here’s what you need to know
A gem in the Stellify treasure chest
(07 May 2019)
Tasnim Chowdhury finds amazing opportunities at our University College for Interdisciplinary Learning
Manchester scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry awards
(07 May 2019)
Five academics from The University of Manchester have been honoured with individual awards by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Understanding our University’s financial position
(07 May 2019)
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
Action needed as Export Control Policy and training released
(08 May 2019)
Essential that colleagues read this message and take action as needed
Show your support and have your say on a new cancer research centre
(08 May 2019)
Consultation on the future of the Paterson building site at The Christie, to be redeveloped following last year’s fire
Wood Street Lottery winner
(08 May 2019)
Announcing the winner for May 2019
Our Hospitality and Events Team accelerates action to tackle plastic waste
(08 May 2019)
Now we’re one of the first universities in the country to use 100% plastic-free packing for delivered platters
John Radford and Rob Bristow become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
(08 May 2019)
The Manchester academics are the only two new fellows from the North West
Staff benefits update
(09 May 2019)
Discover the amazing ways you can enjoy your time on campus and save money
Men's Health Week
(09 May 2019)
Week commencing 10th June is Men’s Health Week.
Your chance to shape our University’s values
(09 May 2019)
Shape our University values
Appointment of Director of Faculty Operations for Humanities
(09 May 2019)
A message from Patrick Hackett.
The Manchester Christmas Dinner (for Care Leavers) needs YOU!
(13 May 2019)
Help us create a magical Christmas day for care leavers aged 18-25
UoM staff cricket team takes to the field again
(13 May 2019)
Come and join your colleagues at the crease
Contemporary Chinese Culture through Performing Arts
(13 May 2019)
Come and explore the current British perception about Chinese culture
Fuel efficient Smarter Driver training begins this June
(14 May 2019)
The free programme helps improve fuel use efficiency whilst reducing carbon emissions
P60s for tax year 2018-19
(14 May 2019)
Your P60 is now available from MyView
Social Justice Photography Competition 2019 winners announced
(14 May 2019)
The winners of the Social Justice Photography Competition were announced at a recent event to celebrate Volunteering and Social Justice
Celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
(14 May 2019)
On Thursday, 17 May we will once again celebrate IDAHOBIT with a range of events and activities
Hear the latest authors talk about their work at Blackwell's bookshop
(14 May 2019)
Blackwell's would like to invite staff to attend some upcoming special events
Benugo now open on ground floor of the Simon Building
(14 May 2019)
Their unique Benugo blend coffee, handmade sandwiches, salads and cakes are now available from their outlet in the Simon Building
Our Future: Next phase of development begins
(14 May 2019)
The development of our new vision and strategic plans has begun, with SLT members leading on strategic themes
Get ready for the Rutherford Green Impact Summer SWISH
(14 May 2019)
The Rutherford Green Impact team will be running their next SWISH clothes swap event on Wednesday, 22 May from 12.30-1.30pm
Re-scheduled: Wi-Fi maintenance on Friday 17 May
(14 May 2019)
The Wi-Fi maintenance originally scheduled for Tuesday 14 May will now take place on Friday 17 May
Behind the Black Door competition winners visit Downing Street
(14 May 2019)
This year the Careers Service ran the fifth annual ‘Behind the Black Door’ competition, where ten talented students won a visit to Whitehall for the day to meet with senior civil servants and get their photos taken outside Number 10
Completing the roll out of the online University P&DR system
(14 May 2019)
All academic staff to have access to the online system and process
Exhibition at the Whitworth explores what it means to be a teenager
(14 May 2019)
Prints of Darkness is at the Whitworth until 4 August 2019
The Manchester Graduate Talent Internship Programme is open
(15 May 2019)
The University’s own graduate internship programme offers recruitment solutions for short-term vacancies
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(15 May 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
Innovative screening method for non-adherence to antihypertensive medications
(15 May 2019)
New in-house urine test will identify patients who fail to take their blood pressure lowering medications
Outstanding staff recognised by students
(15 May 2019)
Students’ Union holds its annual Teaching and Volunteering Awards
Your chance to be a part of the award-winning Sustainability Challenge
(15 May 2019)
We need your help to deliver the Sustainability Challenge 2019 to our 1st year undergraduate students!
Upcoming Pure training opportunities
(15 May 2019)
Want to know more about the University’s Research Information system, Pure?
Manchester remembers together two years on: 22 May
(15 May 2019)
City events will commemorate the second anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack
Staff benefits update
(15 May 2019)
As the weather is now improving you can take the time to book a break, pamper yourself or check out University Green.
Study for a free complementary therapies diploma
(15 May 2019)
The ITEC Level 2 Complementary Therapies diploma is offered by White Rose Beauty College
Wood Street Mission Book Appeal 2019
(16 May 2019)
Many thanks to all of you who donated books to Wood Street Mission as part of their Easter Appeal
Brexit Preparedness: Continuity of UK Involvement in Horizon 2020 and Beyond
(16 May 2019)
The session will focus on current Horizon 2020 funding, the UK Government underwrite of H2020 projects after Brexit and future European research funding , including ‘Horizon Europe’
AMBS and MACE recognised in gender equality double success
(16 May 2019)
The University has a strong history of working towards gender equality via local and university-wide actions
Manchester universities to help stop digital ‘brain drain’ to London
(16 May 2019)
A new collaborative scheme, launched today by Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester, aims to improve the digital skills, confidence and employment prospects of local graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds
Public consultation on Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
(16 May 2019)
Programme for Change represents a major transformation programme with the aim of ensuring the Service has the right resources in the right places, is well-equipped, well-managed, and well-led
We're recruiting ResLife Advisors
(17 May 2019)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
How our history has helped shape our University’s values today
(20 May 2019)
As part of Our Future you told us you wanted to talk more about our University culture and values
Speak Up and Stand Up to Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination
(20 May 2019)
University updates its Dignity at Work and Study Policy
Reminder - open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(20 May 2019)
All staff are invited to attend a meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
Blue Moon Monday – road closures
(20 May 2019)
Possible traffic delays due to Manchester City victory parade from 4pm today (Monday, 20 May)
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
(20 May 2019)
Apply for the PG Cert in Higher Education for 2019/20 – applications close Wednesday, 26 June
Singing for Wellbeing
(20 May 2019)
Community choirs and the Natural Voice Approach - an event to discover interest in forming a 'global voices' choir here on campus
Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture 2019: Trust me, I’m not a politician
(21 May 2019)
Alumna Dorothy Byrne's lecture to be streamed live on Facebook
Become a trustee of the University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
(22 May 2019)
We are recruiting a new member for the UMSS trustee board, nominated by members (generally referred to as a member nominated director or MND)
Learn more and join our virtual and augmented reality innovation community
(22 May 2019)
The first VR and AR innovation community meeting at the University
Donations needed for Emmeline's Pantry
(22 May 2019)
Emmeline’s Pantry is a local foodbank for vulnerable women and their families.
World record attempt for most Stanleys in one place
(22 May 2019)
Muscular Dystrophy UK will attempt to break the world record for having the most people called Stanley in one place at one time
Ongoing commitment to Race Equality recognised as University renews Bronze Award
(22 May 2019)
University successfully renews Race Equality Charter
You helped Make a Million!
(22 May 2019)
In the past couple of weeks, the total figure donated by you to charities via our Payroll Giving Scheme has exceeded £1million!
Staff benefits update
(22 May 2019)
Ahead of the next Bank Holiday and half term here are a number of leisure offers for you, including free tickets for Pub in the Park and a reminder to save a date for the next Cycle to Work Breakfast
President visits our new Division of Teaching, Learning and Student Development
(23 May 2019)
Nancy discusses our plans for a step change in teaching and learning and visits “the engine room” of University of Manchester Worldwide (UMW)
Revisions to Statutes and Ordinances
(23 May 2019)
Information following the latest Board of Governors' Meeting
Interested in volunteering at the Whitworth?
(24 May 2019)
Our volunteer programme is an essential part of what we do at the Whitworth
New Director, Transformation Programme appointed
(24 May 2019)
Beth Dodd joins from the University of Leeds
Exhibition Opening - Beyond Faith: Muslim Women Artists Today
(24 May 2019)
Join us for the opening of a new exhibition at the Whitworth
University colleagues embrace Key Travel
(24 May 2019)
New travel management partner success
The Staff Survey 2019 results will be revealed next week
(27 May 2019)
The headline results from the 2019 survey will be published after the all staff open meeting on Tuesday, 4 June
Blackboard maintenance at 1am on Friday 31 May
(28 May 2019)
Blackboard need to perform maintenance between 1am and 5am (BST) on Friday 31 May
Supporting Dignity at Work with mediation
(28 May 2019)
Gemma Dale, University HR Policy and Engagement Manager, explains why mediation can be an effective option for addressing workplace problems
GDPR one year on
(28 May 2019)
A message from Tony Brown, Head of Information Governance
Your feedback leads to changes in our family policies
(28 May 2019)
University reviews its family policies to reflect staff feedback
The Purple Wave raises more than £11k for University causes
(28 May 2019)
Our Purple Wave took to the streets of Manchester once more for the city’s 10k and half-marathon versions of the Great Run on Sunday, 19 May
Fundraising vintage afternoon tea in aid of The Pankhurst Trust
(28 May 2019)
Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of Chancellors Hotel on Friday, 20 September
Income Office closure - Wednesday, 5 June
(28 May 2019)
The Income Office will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday, 5 June
Are you a parent/carer and want to find out more about higher education?
(28 May 2019)
Come along to our free Explore University event on Saturday, 8 June
Car parking permit office closure on Friday 31 May
(28 May 2019)
The office will be closed for Staff Training
Victoria Baths Weekend of Words
(28 May 2019)
Manchester’s Victoria Baths hosts its first Weekend of Words Festival on 7-9 June for three days of spoken word and storytelling.
Lemn Sissay and Dave Haslam in Conversation, part of the Didsbury Arts Festival
(29 May 2019)
Thursday 27 June 2019 at 8.15pm, Emmanuel Church, Didsbury
Social Justice and Workplace Ethics Challenge deadlines approaching
(29 May 2019)
Students must complete all three Ethical Grand Challenges as part of the Stellify Award
Clothing drive for women's interview clothes
(29 May 2019)
The Atrium Green Impact Team is holding a clothing drive in aid of SmartWorks from 24 until 28 June
Jane and Team Glow cycling for Prevent Breast Cancer
(29 May 2019)
On Sunday, 2 June Jane Hardman from the Division of Campus Life will be part of a team of 20 women cycling the CWM Sportive in support of Prevent Breast Cancer, a Manchester-based charity
First year student named undergraduate of the year
(29 May 2019)
A first year engineering student has finished ahead of thousands of others to be named as an undergraduate of the year in a national competition, winning a full summer internship with a major engineering firm
It's Time marketing campaign launching soon
(30 May 2019)
Colleagues from across the University have come together to create an integrated marketing campaign for clearing and late conversion called 'It's Time'
Staff Survey 2019 results will be published next week
(30 May 2019)
The headline results from the 2019 survey will be revealed after the open meeting on Tuesday, 4 June
Creativity@Manchester: read our latest blog
(30 May 2019)
Alessandro Schiesaro, Head of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, talks about creativity as a defining feature of universities in his first blog on Viewpoint
Summer course - Actively Managing Your Mood
(30 May 2019)
A four-week course for University staff starting Monday, 10 June 10th
Viewpoint blog: Augar Review of Post-18 Education and Funding
(30 May 2019)
Professor Clive Agnew reacts to publication of government-commissioned review
Come and talk to the Alzheimer's Society at their roadshow
(31 May 2019)
Find out about their new DementiaConnect service