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.