News archive – March 2020
Transform a child's life by donating a book this Easter
02 Mar 2020
Wood Street Mission are collecting book donations for children this Easter
WATCH – Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
02 Mar 2020
Watch the live stream of both open meetings with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
University proposal to decarbonise its investment portfolio
02 Mar 2020
Tell us what you think of our pioneering policy change to see disinvestment based on carbon intensity as well as fossil fuel reserves and extraction
Find out more about Aurora Leadership Development Programme for Women
02 Mar 2020
As International Women’s Day approaches, we look at the success of our participation in the Aurora programme
Black Voices Lunchtime Concert followed by a singing workshop
02 Mar 2020
1.10pm, Thursday 5 March at the Martin Harris Centre
Sir Peter Bazalgette Inaugural Lecture
02 Mar 2020
Tuesday 3 March 2020 at, 5.30-6.30pm, Theatre A, University Place
Risk assessment procedures for upcoming travel
02 Mar 2020
Please read the University guidance
Our next UoM Busy Bees WI meeting
03 Mar 2020
To coincide with International Women's Day, come along to the next meeting on Thursday, 5 March
Bus 147 service - diverted due to Charles Street closure
03 Mar 2020
Stagecoach are reporting that there is disruption to the 147 bus service today (Tuesday, 3 March)
USS pension consultation responses
03 Mar 2020
Our University responds to requests from Universities UK
March's author events at Blackwell's Bookshop
03 Mar 2020
Blackwell's will be hosting a number of authors throughout the month
Celebrate International Women's Day
03 Mar 2020
International Women’s Day is on Sunday, 8 March and it’s a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women
Last chance for students to volunteer with Team Rwanda
03 Mar 2020
Encourage students to apply to our exciting new overseas volunteering project before Monday, 9 March
Literature Live: Vahni Capildeo, Anthony Caleshu and Peter Gizzi
03 Mar 2020
6.30pm, Monday 9 March at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Manchester University Music Society - Musica Festival
03 Mar 2020
1.10pm, Friday 6 March 2020 at the Martin Harris Centre
The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra
03 Mar 2020
7pm, Saturday 7 March at The Martin Harris Centre
CoMA Contemporary Music for all Festival
03 Mar 2020
Various times, Sunday 8 March at the Martin Harris Centre
Free eye examinations available at teaching clinic
03 Mar 2020
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test)
Blackboard maintenance on Sunday 5 April
04 Mar 2020
Blackboard will be undertaking maintenance on 5 April to implement upgrades
University is ‘Leader in Openness’ on Animal Research
04 Mar 2020
Understanding Animal Research report recognises University’s hard work on promoting openness
Confucius Institute Talk: Xian Xinghai - The People’s Composer
04 Mar 2020
Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century
Deadline for reporting February strike action
04 Mar 2020
Deadline approaching for reporting strike action
Chancellor creates a buzz at young people awards
04 Mar 2020
Our Chancellor Lemn Sissay attended the Manchester Young Buzz Awards last week, organised by Manchester City Council
Our own coffee blend now available from FoodOnCampus outlets
04 Mar 2020
Our University has launched its own developed coffee blend this week
Building a future for Ethiopian children
04 Mar 2020
Sponsor and support Veronique Rizzuto, who's running the Manchester Universities 5k run to raise funds for the Ethiopian charity she founded
Garden donations needed for dementia hospital volunteer project
04 Mar 2020
Our Volunteering and Community team need your help if you have unwanted garden pots or bulbs, and donations of compost
Latest coronavirus (Covid-19) information for staff and students
04 Mar 2020
Situation last reviewed on 05/03/20 at 14:00 and last updated on 04/03/20 at 17:00
Share your feedback on the core goal and theme draft plans
05 Mar 2020
Our core goal and theme draft plans are now available, let us know your thoughts
Extended Booking Deadline for the Quatuor Danel Open House Weekend
05 Mar 2020
Various times, 27-29 March at the Martin Harris Centre
International Women's Day 2020 at our University
05 Mar 2020
International Women's Day (IWD) is taking place on Sunday, 8 March and exists to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe
Coronavirus (Covid-19) information in place for colleagues
05 Mar 2020
A message from Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Hackett
Advice on coronavirus (Covid-19) for colleagues planning to travel abroad
05 Mar 2020
The University’s advice reflects that issued by the Government
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
05 Mar 2020
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 10 March
How decisions are made at our University
05 Mar 2020
Find out more about our governance and management committees
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
06 Mar 2020
Announcing the winner of the March 2020 draw
Latest coronavirus (Covid-19) information for staff and students
06 Mar 2020
Situation last reviewed on 09/03/20 at 14:00 and last updated on 06/03/20 at 09:00
Transform a child's life by donating a book this Easter
09 Mar 2020
Wood Street Mission are collecting book donations for children this Easter
University proposal to decarbonise its investment portfolio
09 Mar 2020
Tell us what you think of our pioneering policy change to see disinvestment based on carbon intensity as well as fossil fuel reserves and extraction
The Nancy Rothwell Award 2020
09 Mar 2020
Competition celebrates specimen drawing in schools and highlights the benefits of combining art and science
Patrick Johnson appointed as Disabled Students' Commissioner
09 Mar 2020
New Disabled Students' Commission set up by former Universities Minister Chris Skidmore
New wellbeing lectures coming up
09 Mar 2020
Our new monthly wellbeing lectures are now available for booking
SEP Cohort 1 – additional support and information available
09 Mar 2020
Following the recent announcement of proposed changes to student marketing and recruitment and applications and admissions structures, additional resources have been added to StaffNet and a further set of face-to-face drop-in sessions confirmed.
Latest coronavirus (Covid-19) information for staff and students
10 Mar 2020
Situation last reviewed on 10/03/20 at 10:00 and last updated on 10/03/20 at 10:00
Latest version of Jobtrain launching soon
10 Mar 2020
Information for colleagues involved in recruiting staff
Car park charging increases
10 Mar 2020
Following the announcement on 11 February 2020 regarding increases in car park charges, we wanted to provide an update regarding the changes which will be implemented prior to and from 1 August 2020
Card payments at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
10 Mar 2020
The Pay on Exit Machines at Cecil Street Car Park and Dilworth Street Car Park are now accepting card payments
Open Call Out: Manchester Histories Festival 2020
10 Mar 2020
Deadline for entries 27 March 2020
Manchester University Music Society: Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1
10 Mar 2020
1.10pm, Wednesday 11 March at the Martin Harris Centre
WCLC: Vonnegut Collective: shape & colour
10 Mar 2020
1.10pm, Thursday 12 March at the Martin Harris Centre
New Institute for Health Policy and Organisation at the University
11 Mar 2020
This article was included in eUpdate in error. We realise this is an old story and we apologise for any confusion caused.
Catch-up – videos of all staff meetings now available
11 Mar 2020
Videos of the open meetings are now available
Changes to Car Parks Access Systems
11 Mar 2020
Following the implementation of a new car parks management system in 2017, University car parks have been operating two access systems to Car Parks A, D, E and F (Charles Street, Booth Street West, Cecil Street and Dilworth Street)
Promoting your research – new resource open to academics and researchers
11 Mar 2020
Access new online resource with tools and support you need to reach new audiences and increase impact of your research
Appointment of Academic Director for Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity
11 Mar 2020
Professor Søren Holm has been appointed Academic Director for Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity
Viewpoint: Andy Westwood
11 Mar 2020
The government's choices on budget day
More intensive cleaning of public areas has begun
11 Mar 2020
As of this morning (Wednesday 11 March), House Services have commenced more intensive cleaning of public areas to help support the Government’s containment efforts for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
New eLearning – an introduction to Higher Education
11 Mar 2020
Are you new to Higher Education?
Latest coronavirus (Covid-19) information for staff and students
11 Mar 2020
Situation last reviewed on 11/03/20 at 15:00 and last updated on 11/03/20 at 15:00
Food donations urgently needed for local foodbank
12 Mar 2020
Emmeline's Pantry foodbank urgently needs food donations to support local families
Manchester Gold mentoring programme call for mentors
12 Mar 2020
Application closing date extended for Manchester Gold
Dual access permits for car parks
12 Mar 2020
In the coming months, the Car Parks Office will be contacting those with dual access with a view to allowing access to one car park only unless there is a legitimate business need
Staff benefits update
12 Mar 2020
Wellbeing, discounts on fitness and outdoors and a prize draw to win a Calm at Work Friendinabox gift box.
Closing soon: Innovation Community Research Fund
12 Mar 2020
Competition to give researchers chance to kick-start their ideas – applications close on Monday, 16 March
Media Services podcasting and lecture recording suites
12 Mar 2020
Professional facilities for audio, video and screen capture now available
Reporting staff absence due to coronavirus
12 Mar 2020
Staff must report if they are off work due to suspected coronavirus or if they are self-isolating
Number of countries now considered high risk by the University has increased
12 Mar 2020
If the risk to your destination has changed, review your risk assessment and seek approval again
POSTPONED - IT network improvements and upcoming work
12 Mar 2020
Information about the network upgrade and further planned downtime to services
Directly allocated and directly incurred costs during strike action
13 Mar 2020
A response from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Postponed: 2020 Annual PS Network event
13 Mar 2020
Event due to take place on Wednesday, 8 April has been postponed
Latest coronavirus (Covid-19) information for staff and students
13 Mar 2020
Important message from the President and Vice-Chancellor. Situation last reviewed on 16/03/20 at 15:30 and last updated on 13/03/20 at 16:30
Changes to our current teaching practices
13 Mar 2020
Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor sent on Friday, 16 March
IT support to work remotely
13 Mar 2020
Ensuring the University can continue to operate with supported IT services
Postponed: 2020 Annual PS Network event
16 Mar 2020
Event due to take place on Wednesday, 8 April has been postponed
Information for colleagues on recent industrial action
16 Mar 2020
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
Coronavirus update 16/03/20
16 Mar 2020
A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Cancelled: lunchtime street food market, Levy Market
17 Mar 2020
The Levy Market organisers have made the decision to cancel today's (Tuesday, 17 March) market
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
17 Mar 2020
Due to the ongoing situation with coronavirus (Covid-19), we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving new Marketplace listings
A message to all staff from the President and Vice-Chancellor
17 Mar 2020
Suspension of face-to-face teaching and closure of non-essential facilities on campus
Zoom meeting and conferencing software access for all staff
17 Mar 2020
Media Services are providing details of meeting and video conferencing software to support remote working
Looking after your wellbeing
17 Mar 2020
We know that this is a worrying time for many of our staff
Latest coronavirus information for staff and students
17 Mar 2020
Situation last reviewed on 17/03/20 at 17:30 and last updated on 17/03/20 at 17:30
Frequently Asked Questions for students
18 Mar 2020
Regularly updated guidance aimed at students
All Be Active classes cancelled
18 Mar 2020
Due to the current situation with coronavirus (Covid-19), all our classes will now finish
Contacting student support services
18 Mar 2020
We've updated our online resources as we move to remote working
Frequently Asked Questions for staff
18 Mar 2020
Regularly updated guidance for our colleagues and students during the closure period
Working from home guidance
18 Mar 2020
Support for staff working away from the office
WATCH: A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
18 Mar 2020
Nancy talks about the suspension of face-to-face teaching and closure of non-essential facilities on campus
A SCATTER-ing of success!
18 Mar 2020
University makes shortlist for ‘Setting City Area Targets and Trajectories for Emissions Reduction (SCATTER)’ in the research impact category of The Guardian University Awards
Viewpoint: The seven rules of home working
18 Mar 2020
Sir Cary Cooper
Continuing support for staff from Human Resources
18 Mar 2020
Guide to Human Resources Operations during the suspension of face-to-face teaching and closure of non-essential facilities on campus
Post and deliveries during the closure of non-essential facilities on campus
18 Mar 2020
The University post room will close on Friday, 20 March
IT Support Centre phone suspension
19 Mar 2020
Calls to the IT Support Centre temporarily suspended between 8am and 5pm weekdays
Contacting our Disability Advisory and Support Service
19 Mar 2020
The Disability Advisory and Support Service and University of Manchester Assessment Centre teams are currently working from home
Accessing library services during closure of non-essential facilities on campus
19 Mar 2020
An update from our Library
Join our online wellbeing session - Friday, 20 March
19 Mar 2020
Experienced yoga teacher Fiona McBride will lead a short but focused 15-minute online session to pause and breathe
Resources for teaching and learning remotely
19 Mar 2020
We know that many colleagues are working hard to support our students and maintain teaching and learning activities during these challenging times
Updated staff FAQs: staff with caring responsibilities, pay and expenses
19 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Contacting HR Services
20 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Updated staff FAQs: staff with caring responsibilities, Right to Work visa
20 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Updated staff FAQs: recruitment, contracts, human resources, training
20 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Research ethics approval of Covid-19 projects not requiring HRA approval
20 Mar 2020
Details of the application process
Purchasing of and payments for goods and services
20 Mar 2020
Latest update on purchasing of and payments for goods and services
A message from Blackwell's - your campus Bookshop
20 Mar 2020
The Blackwell's team send you and your families our best wishes in this difficult time.
Staff recruitment update
20 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Staff network group spotlight: wellbeing
20 Mar 2020
We continue our monthly look at our different staff network groups with a focus on wellbeing
An important update on end of year assessment and examinations
20 Mar 2020
Update sent to all taught students
Immigration and visas
23 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Update for students living in halls of residence
23 Mar 2020
Information regarding students living in halls of residence
Frequently asked questions for research
23 Mar 2020
Regularly updated guidance for our colleagues and students
Frequently asked questions for postgraduate research
23 Mar 2020
Regularly updated guidance for our colleagues and students
Guidance on new starters and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
23 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Updated staff FAQs: key workers
23 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
24 Mar 2020
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving and posting new Marketplace listings
Advice on sickness absence reporting
24 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Updated staff FAQs: season tickets, access, purchasing IT equipment
24 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Updated research FAQs: will REF2021 go ahead as planned?
25 Mar 2020
Frequently asked questions will be updated regularly
Updated PGR FAQs: continuing research, returning home, tuition fees, reviews
25 Mar 2020
Frequently asked questions will be updated regularly
Updated research FAQs: research contracts
25 Mar 2020
Frequently asked questions will be updated regularly
Staying safe online while working from home
25 Mar 2020
Read IT Services’ and the Information Governance Office’s information on staying cyber-safe while working off campus
Virtual support group for parents on Yammer
25 Mar 2020
New online support group on Yammer for parents balancing work with caring for their children
Share your story
25 Mar 2020
We are looking for staff members to feature in an internal campaign
Advice for staff leaving the University
25 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
An update on campus car parks
25 Mar 2020
Car park accessibility on campus
Additional paid leave over Easter, and additional payments for some staff
25 Mar 2020
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell
How to contact your HR Partner
26 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Research IT Zoom sessions
26 Mar 2020
The campus drop-ins have been changed to Zoom sessions
Viewpoint: Patrick Hackett
26 Mar 2020
A personal perspective on the current situation
“We’ll come out of this even stronger”
26 Mar 2020
How our Food on Campus teams turned our closure into a boost for a local food bank and our homeless community
Updated research FAQs: wellbeing and research IT
26 Mar 2020
Frequently asked questions will be updated regularly
How to submit expenses
26 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Pausing SEP to support our business activities, in response to Covid-19
26 Mar 2020
A message from Patrick Hackett, Student Experience Programme Chair, and Professor April McMahon, Student Experience Programme Executive Sponsor
Ways to support your wellbeing
27 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Resolved: Issues with some Blackboard course units
27 Mar 2020
Earlier this week, some course materials in Blackboard were affected by duplicate content, missing content or notification problems.
New microsite: Our contribution to the fight against coronavirus
27 Mar 2020
Read about how our people are rising to the challenge of tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) and its wide-ranging impacts on our lives
Updated staff FAQs: annual leave and special leave
27 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Updated staff FAQs: PS fixed term contracts and academic probation
27 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Staff Learning and Development activities
27 Mar 2020
Updated guidance from Human Resources Operations
Creative engagement for wellbeing: photography and poetry competitions
27 Mar 2020
With most of us at home amid the evolving Covid-19 situation, there are two things that we can do to positively impact our wellbeing: stay connected and get creative
Updated staff FAQs: season ticket loans, KiddiVouchers, Sugden Centre deductions
27 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Prize fund available for novel applications of graphene and other 2D materials
27 Mar 2020
The Masood Enterprise Centre has opened its annual Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award competition, which offers a £70,000 prize fund for novel ideas involving graphene and other 2D materials that have the potential to be commercialised
Zoom virtual user Yammer group
27 Mar 2020
New online user group on Yammer for users of Zoom
Blackwell's virtual events
27 Mar 2020
Join Blackwell's on Twitter from Monday for a series of virtual author events
An update on student assessment
27 Mar 2020
Important message: ‘no disadvantage’ to students
WATCH: A personal message from our President and Vice-Chancellor
30 Mar 2020
Nancy Rothwell thanks colleagues across the University for their efforts to keep working and to support our country during this uniquely challenging time
University launches #StayInWorkOut
30 Mar 2020
Join UoM Sport’s online community for our staff, students and all our people – and stay fit and well with a host of resources and support
Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis
30 Mar 2020
Scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester form rapid response research group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives
Coronavirus volunteering guidance for staff
31 Mar 2020
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
31 Mar 2020
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has been recognised annually since 2009 and for the first time this year we are marking this important day at our University
Small contributions going a long way
31 Mar 2020
Showing support for the NHS
Food on Campus teams turned our closure into a boost for local community
31 Mar 2020
“We’ll come out of this even stronger”
How our #StayInWorkOut online community keeps our people fit and well
31 Mar 2020
“Although we are physically apart, virtually we can come together and be active as one”
“We have a can do spirit - there’s nothing that defeats us”
31 Mar 2020
How our Halls catering team kept coming on campus, working around new national lockdown rules every day, to look after their “extended family” – our students
Planned network storage upgrade work during April
31 Mar 2020
To ensure that several of the University’s IT services have enough storage space, upgrades are taking place on Saturday 4 and Thursday 9 April
Updated staff FAQs: volunteering and car park charges
31 Mar 2020
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Webinar: School governance during the coronavirus pandemic
31 Mar 2020
Governors for Schools, with Better Governor, have invited the network to join in on Thursday, 2 April from 8am until 9am