News archive – July 2019
Be Active summer vacation courses
(01 Jul 2019)
Classes will run from the beginning of July until the end of August
Reading Lists Online is now fully operational for 2019/20
(01 Jul 2019)
Staff can now use one simple system to access multiple Library services
Summer English Courses
(01 Jul 2019)
University will welcome more than 2,000 students from across the globe
Network maintenance this weekend
(01 Jul 2019)
There will be short periods of interruption to network connectivity this Saturday 6 July
Outstanding Alumni Awards announced
(01 Jul 2019)
Four of our outstanding graduates will be recognised during the July graduation ceremonies
Wellbeing update July
(01 Jul 2019)
July and August are the months we promote Learn and Discover, one of the University’s Six Ways to Wellbeing.
Are you a female academic researcher who wants to write for The Conversation?
(01 Jul 2019)
Attend a female-led writing workshop for The Conversation, delivered by Professor Colette Fagan
New website for the Directorate of Finance
(02 Jul 2019)
Newly redesigned website offers streamlined site structure, simplified navigation and much more
WATCH: Using your online stories to uncover our University’s values
(02 Jul 2019)
Find out more about how your input is helping shape our values
Manchester launches Coding Boot Camp
(02 Jul 2019)
Part-time professional web development programme beginning 22 October 2019
Tai-Chi lunchtime drop-in sessions
(02 Jul 2019)
The Confucius Institute is offering two drop-in sessions during July
How we share, inspire and involve
(02 Jul 2019)
Celebrating our engagement journey and becoming a leading civic university
Summer Be Active classes
(02 Jul 2019)
Be Active at the Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building and Sackville Street, North Campus during July and August
University talent takes to the Glastonbury stage
(02 Jul 2019)
Worthy Farm welcomed Lemn Sissay, Professor Carly McLachlan and Professor Michael Wood
The 2019 Distinguished Achievement Awards
(02 Jul 2019)
The ceremony recognises outstanding performance across the University
Food donations urgently needed
(02 Jul 2019)
Schools are out soon and 3 million children across the UK face going hungry with no access to school meals over the holidays
University supports Government’s climate declaration
(02 Jul 2019)
The University of Manchester today joins the Government in its declaration of a ‘climate emergency’ and reaffirms our position and commitment to being a world-leader in sustainable development
Uncovering our values – an open event
(03 Jul 2019)
Hear an overview of the importance of values, and contribute your views
Take a bite out of climate change
(03 Jul 2019)
Learn how to tackle climate change from your own home at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Last chance to win up to £2,000 to explore your idea for a new business
(03 Jul 2019)
“We pledge to inject up to £2,000 each month into a new idea that we believe to be innovative” – Innovation Optimiser, UMIP
Thank you for completing the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
(03 Jul 2019)
Thank you to all academic and professional services colleagues in Schools and Faculties who encouraged postgraduate researchers to complete this year’s PRES
We're recruiting ResLife Advisors
(03 Jul 2019)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
OneTrust - simplifying GDPR compliance
(03 Jul 2019)
Making it quicker, simpler and easier for staff to comply with GDPR and manage information risk
University’s National Student Survey results released
(03 Jul 2019)
Message from Clive Agnew as NSS score improves
Managers Essentials – new resources on employee engagement
(04 Jul 2019)
We continue to share the feedback from our recent staff survey and action planning based on the results has commenced
Call for summer graduation student stories
(04 Jul 2019)
The University is calling for summer graduation stories to showcase the fantastic achievements of our students
Staff benefits update
(04 Jul 2019)
Benefits, discounts and wellbeing for all!
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(04 Jul 2019)
Announcing the winner of the July 2019 draw
Developing a pioneering workspace
(04 Jul 2019)
The workspace brief has been agreed for MECD
Professor Grace Burke appointed Royal Microscopical Society president
(04 Jul 2019)
Professor Grace Burke, Director of the Materials Performance Centre at The University of Manchester, has been named the new president of the prestigious Royal Microscopical Society (RMS)
Viewpoint blog: National Student Survey (NSS) results
(05 Jul 2019)
Professor Clive Agnew, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students and Dr Simon Merrywest, Director for Student Experience, write about the latest NSS results
Celebrating – and ensuring – inclusivity in our labs
(05 Jul 2019)
It’s LGBT STEM Day – new report explores climate in the workplace for Lesbian, Gay, Bi- and Trans scientists
University ranks in European top 10 for teaching excellence
(05 Jul 2019)
Our University remains among the best European universities for teaching excellence in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Europe Teaching Rankings
Stay active this summer - for free
(05 Jul 2019)
Sporticipate are running a Summer Sport Programme until 28 July and activities are free for staff and students
Speak Up! Stand Up! Action against bullying, harassment and discrimination
(08 Jul 2019)
The University has increased the services available to staff who need our support
Last few spaces: 3D printing innovation community meeting
(08 Jul 2019)
There are a few spaces left for the 3D Printing innovation community meeting on Thursday 18 July. Make sure you register your space
Jodrell Bank Observatory added to UNESCO World Heritage List
(08 Jul 2019)
Our home of the iconic Lovell Telescope is UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
New graphene collaboration could revolutionise road infrastructure in the UK
(08 Jul 2019)
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in partnership with Highways England
Summer drop-in wellbeing sessions
(08 Jul 2019)
July and August sessions – just turn up no need to book
Director of Finance to retire in September 2019
(09 Jul 2019)
Stephen Dauncey will retire after three years as Director of Finance
It's Time campaign launches
(09 Jul 2019)
As reported a few weeks ago, the University-wide clearing and late conversion marketing campaign for this year is called ‘It’s Time’
Call for applications - Aurora Leadership Development Programme for Women
(09 Jul 2019)
We are looking for nominations for the national Aurora Leadership Development Programme (Advance HE) for staff who identify as women
Thomas Ashton institute delivers Health and Safety workshop in Nigeria
(10 Jul 2019)
Dr Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo from The University of Manchester's Thomas Ashton Institute delivers important Health and Safety workshop in Nigeria
Staff benefits update
(10 Jul 2019)
Benefits, discounts and wellbeing!
Viewpoint blog: Jodrell Bank added to UNESCO World Heritage list
(11 Jul 2019)
Director of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Professor Teresa Anderson and Associate Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Professor Tim O'Brien write about the prestigious announcement
Thank you for sharing your views on The Hive
(11 Jul 2019)
Thank you for sharing your views on The Hive about what you would like to see included in our wellbeing plans for 2019/20
World-leading cancer research centre to receive £25m in Government funding
(11 Jul 2019)
Plans to create a globally leading cancer research centre in Manchester have been awarded £25 million by the Research England UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF)
Research collaboration will tackle biggest health challenges
(11 Jul 2019)
A major new health research programme, led by our researchers, has been announced to tackle Greater Manchester’s biggest health challenges, as part of a £135m national investment
Molecular Magnetism group win two major international prizes
(11 Jul 2019)
Professor David Collison and Dr Nick Chilton from the School of Chemistry have both won major international prizes
Godlee Observatory opens its doors to the public
(12 Jul 2019)
On Thursday, 18 July the Godlee Observatory is opening its doors to staff, students and the public for unique open day tours in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing
New Leadership Model and alignment with the Student Lifecycle Project
(12 Jul 2019)
The New Leadership Model across the DSE and Faculties recently confirmed a number of further appointments into the senior (Grade 8/9) positions, with the vast majority of these roles now being filled.
Proposed changes to FoodOnCampus outlets
(12 Jul 2019)
A message from Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities
The smarter way to authenticate
(12 Jul 2019)
IT Services are encouraging greater use of the Duo Mobile app and Duo key fob to complete 2-factor authentication.
Mathematics professors awarded prizes by the London Mathematical Society
(12 Jul 2019)
Professor Nicholas Higham and Professor William Parnell from the School of Mathematics have been awarded prizes by the London Mathematical Society
Announcing this year's Teaching Excellence Awards winners
(12 Jul 2019)
The Teaching Excellence Awards Panel is delighted to announce that Dr Jenny Slaughter (Chemistry) and Dr Adam Danquah (Psychology and Mental Health are this year's Teaching Excellence Awards winners
A greener Greater Manchester: update on our donation to the City of Trees
(15 Jul 2019)
How is our Staff Survey 2019 donation helping the City of Trees?
Finance and travel helpdesks closed on Monday
(15 Jul 2019)
Finance and Travel Helpdesks are closed for staff training
Water win! MSC UK Sustainable Seafood University of the Year triumph
(15 Jul 2019)
The University of Manchester is the UK’s leading university for sustainable seafood
Alan Turing will be face of new £50 note
(15 Jul 2019)
Honour for mathematician and computer scientist, dubbed 'the father of modern computing', who worked with British intelligence to help break the German Enigma Machine
Microsoft Office 365 for staff and postgraduate research students
(15 Jul 2019)
As part of Modernising IT we are transforming our End-User experience
Are you a postgraduate interested in blogging?
(16 Jul 2019)
Come along to the STEPs July drop-in session to find out more
WATCH: Patrick Hackett discusses Our People, Our Values
(16 Jul 2019)
Latest developments in Our People, Our Values theme of the new University strategic plan
Interested in trying out VR (virtual reality) equipment for your research?
(16 Jul 2019)
Try the latest mobile VR from Oculus and chat with colleagues from Research IT about how they can help support your work with VR
Changes to Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
(17 Jul 2019)
Adobe Creative Cloud includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and more.
University prospectus wins gold award at 2019 HEIST Awards
(17 Jul 2019)
The University of Manchester has been awarded gold in the Best Undergraduate Prospectus category at the 2019 HEIST Awards.
Pride, the final frontier
(17 Jul 2019)
The University is proud to be supporting Manchester Pride with this year’s theme ‘Deep Space Pride'
Why taking on a Technical Apprentice benefits our University research labs
(17 Jul 2019)
Find out first-hand the benefits of taking on an apprentice at the University
Tactile Collider project wins European Physics Society outreach prize
(17 Jul 2019)
The School of Physic's Tactile Collider project wins European Physics Society outreach prize
Alan Gilbert Learning Commons facade remedial works
(17 Jul 2019)
There will be facade remedial works taking place on Lime Grove and Burlington Street elevations from Monday, 22 July until end of August
New furniture supplier, The Senator Group, join the University
(18 Jul 2019)
They are to be used when our furniture disposal and re-use store cannot help
China’s Science and Technology Minister visits our University
(18 Jul 2019)
China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Wang Zhigang, saw the full scope of our advanced materials research capabilities and commercial opportunities during his visit to campus
Wi-Fi maintenance on Tuesday 23 July
(19 Jul 2019)
As part of our work to invest in the University network, we're performing some maintenance on our wireless service.
Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre to be repurposed for student benefit
(19 Jul 2019)
The University’s Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre is to be repurposed into a student hub, 64 catered en-suite room student accommodation, flexible study space, a café and office space, which will provide a new focal point for our Fallowfield site from September 2020.
Pure system downtime
(22 Jul 2019)
Our Research Management System, Pure, will be unavailable between 8am and 12pm on Friday, 26 July
Blackboard unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 25 July to 9am on Sunday 28 July
(22 Jul 2019)
The following information is provided to inform staff members about this update
Commit to a low carbon culture
(22 Jul 2019)
We can all make changes to the way we travel to create a low carbon flight culture
African and Caribbean Mental Health Community Event - 26 July
(22 Jul 2019)
Would you like to learn about a new mental health project involving African and Caribbean (incl. Mixed heritage) families?
University’s free bus service – reminder of correct stops
(22 Jul 2019)
Free bus route made clear and a request to use your unlimited travel card if possible, after review reveals confusion and cost implications
Attend an afternoon of dialogue and critical thinking
(23 Jul 2019)
Commemorate 200 years since Peterloo by celebrating women in political activism
Showcase your research at Manchester Museum event
(23 Jul 2019)
Friday, 27 September is European Researchers' night and for the fifth time Manchester Museum will be hosting a special late opening showcasing Manchester’s finest researchers and their work for an adult audience
Investing in Success – an update on flexible spaces
(24 Jul 2019)
You may have read about our Investing in Success funding to make better use of our current toilet and other facilities to provide a more inclusive campus
LGBT+ tour of the John Rylands Library
(24 Jul 2019)
Organised by the LGBT Foundation, take a tour with Manchester writer Rosie Garland on Saturday, 27 July from 11:15am until 1:30pm
Could you be a school governor?
(24 Jul 2019)
There are currently a number of school governor vacancies in local schools in Salford, Manchester and Rochdale
Jeanette Winterson to perform one-woman show at Manchester Literature Festival
(24 Jul 2019)
Manchester Literature Festival and the Centre for New Writing are delighted to host one of our most innovative contemporary writers, and professor of creative writing Jeanette Winterson
Our University ethnicity pay gap
(25 Jul 2019)
Our ethnicity pay gap report for 2018 is now available
Staff benefits update
(25 Jul 2019)
How to keep cool and save a date for the next Cycle to Work Breakfast!
Do you work with sensitive or highly restricted data? Tell us your experience
(25 Jul 2019)
Help us develop a service to manage restricted data and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher
Weekend road closure at rear of Stopford Building
(25 Jul 2019)
The road closure is part of the ongoing works to replace the heating pipework between Stopford, A V Hill and Michael Smith buildings
Take part in Cycle to Work Day and get a free breakfast
(26 Jul 2019)
Cycle to Work Day is back on Thursday, 8 August and it’s the perfect opportunity for employees who haven’t tried cycling to work before to give it a go
Eli and Brit Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2019 winners announced
(26 Jul 2019)
Two new technology businesses share this year’s £70,000 prize for novel applications of graphene and other 2D materials
Help for researchers to manage cloud resources and the Condor Pool
(26 Jul 2019)
If you currently pay for Cloud resources out of your own pocket or via a departmental credit card, we can help
Helping a garden grow
(29 Jul 2019)
How our Staff Survey 2019 donation is helping Trinity House
Values development – your last chance to contribute
(29 Jul 2019)
Throughout June and July, we have been asking all our colleagues to contribute to uncovering our shared University values
Manchester hosts the International Congress of Radiation Research 25-29 August
(29 Jul 2019)
ICRR is the largest international meeting covering all aspects of radiation research.
Brunswick Park courtyard closure during works
(29 Jul 2019)
Courtyard between Simon Building and Zochonis Building closed for five weeks from Monday, 5 August 2019
The University’s Sophos Anti-Virus licence is expiring
(30 Jul 2019)
The University’s licence for Sophos Anti-virus expires on Tuesday 20 August 2019, and all instances of Sophos provided by the University must be uninstalled from University or personal computers before this date
Colleagues clean up Crosby Beach
(30 Jul 2019)
The CfMR Green Impact Team uncovered 17 bags of rubbish
From the Crowd: part of the Peterloo 2019 Anniversary Weekend
(30 Jul 2019)
Commemorate the events of Peterloo with a day of music and reflection
University first in the North West to be awarded ‘sanctuary’ status
(30 Jul 2019)
The award recognises our work supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community
IT performance issues - resolved
(30 Jul 2019)
IT performance issues were identified between 10am-11am on Tuesday 30 July
Your mission – learn lots and have fun at bluedot…
(31 Jul 2019)
A public engagement story from our UNESCO World Heritage site Jodrell Bank Observatory – tell us yours or get involved
Jeanette Winterson longlisted for 2019 Booker Prize
(31 Jul 2019)
Professor of Creative Writing in the Centre for New Writing celebrated for her new novel, Frankissstein.
University appoints Donna Hall CBE as honorary professor
(31 Jul 2019)
The University is delighted to appoint Donna Hall as an Honorary Professor of Politics.
University response to Universities Superannuation Scheme consultation
(31 Jul 2019)
Setting out our position on Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) contributions
Find out more about Welcome Week at staff briefing
(31 Jul 2019)
As Welcome Week is fast approaching, we will be holding a staff briefing to discuss planned events and activities
Unruly Subjects - Ireland and India event at Manchester Museum
(31 Jul 2019)
Join Manchester Museum for an evening and talks and music exploring the similar experiences of Ireland and India under colonial rule
University of Manchester students take part in BBC Proms performance
(31 Jul 2019)
40 members of the University’s two chamber choirs perform at the Royal Albert Hall.