News archive – April 2020
Updated research FAQS: personal data storage
(01 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Cancelling or reducing KiddiVoucher deductions
(01 Apr 2020)
The cut off date for the April payroll is Friday, 3 April
Staff car parking charges suspension
(01 Apr 2020)
If you make a regular monthly payment to use a University car park, payments will be suspended from 1 April 2020 until further notice
Updated staff FAQs: Advice for disabled staff, PS probation, work placements
(01 Apr 2020)
Staff FAQs will be updated regularly
Staff Wellbeing Update
(01 Apr 2020)
Keeping healthy while working from home
Updated PGR FAQS: MATLAB, hardship fund, volunteering
(01 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
(01 Apr 2020)
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving and posting new Marketplace listings
Online community to support staff with remote teaching and learning
(01 Apr 2020)
Join and share your expertise and skills in online learning
Sign up for the list of COVID-19 research experts
(01 Apr 2020)
Research expertise on COVID-19 sought by The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology
Viewpoint: Julian Skyrme
(01 Apr 2020)
Bringing out our best in a crisis
Updated staff FAQ: annual leave
(01 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated staff FAQs: Purchasing and paying for goods and services
(02 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated staff FAQs: Working from home safely
(02 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Staff FAQs: Pausing the Student Experience Programme
(02 Apr 2020)
As you may be aware, the Student Experience Programme Board have recommended that the majority of the programme be paused with immediate effect. This pause will allow colleagues to focus on core business activities, which are the University’s priority during this uncertain period.
Updated Research and PGR FAQs: Ethical reviews and data collection
(02 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated research FAQs: Research awards
(03 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Keeping us connected
(03 Apr 2020)
Late-night stint from IT ensures we can work and be paid on time
Museum opens online doors with virtual collections website
(03 Apr 2020)
The mobile-friendly site features some of the Museum's best-loved collections and displays, with specialist content for home educators, families and carers, and researchers
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: IT and cybersecurity
(04 Apr 2020)
A message from Malcolm Whitehouse, Chief Information Officer
Online fitness classes from UoM Sport – this week!
(06 Apr 2020)
Our timetable includes Zumba, HIIT and Abs Blast – and all the family can join in!
July graduation ceremonies: A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
(06 Apr 2020)
Ceremonies scheduled for this July will not take place
Meet the army of student volunteers who are helping our NHS heroes
(06 Apr 2020)
More than 450 medical and social care students step forward in less than a week to join the Manchester National Health Supporters
Volunteers needed at local charity for deprived communities
(06 Apr 2020)
The Bread and Butter Thing needs people to help distribute food and necessities
Please avoid public transport
(06 Apr 2020)
University colleagues asked to follow advice from Transport for Greater Manchester to drive, cycle or walk for any essential journeys
Signing emails with hope and pride
(06 Apr 2020)
Image for University email signature reflects our response to unprecedented times
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
(07 Apr 2020)
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving and posting new Marketplace listings
Zoom security guidance
(07 Apr 2020)
Security guidance and additional features for Zoom video conferencing
Registering volunteer hours – we need your help!
(07 Apr 2020)
Encourage our undergraduate students to register their volunteering hours on our University’s Volunteer Hub
Updated PGR FAQs: training, progression and assessment, IT, funding
(07 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Workshop for managers – supporting wellbeing during coronavirus (Covid-19)
(07 Apr 2020)
An online workshop designed to support wellbeing during these challenging times
Viewpoint: Home Educating during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(07 Apr 2020)
By Lisa Murtagh, Head of Initial Teacher Education
Updated travel and insurance FAQs: flights and making an insurance claim
(07 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Our University 3D printing safety equipment for front-line NHS workers
(07 Apr 2020)
We're repurposing specialised equipment to help produce safety equipment for NHS workers battling COVID-19 in an attempt to help reduce the critical demand across the region
Library and MUP collaboration gives unrivalled digital content access
(07 Apr 2020)
Our University Library and Manchester University Press collaborate to offer instant and unlimited access to all Manchester University Press’ digital content
Universities, Students’ Unions urge landlords to scrap student contracts
(07 Apr 2020)
Universities in Greater Manchester have come together to encourage landlords of private rented accommodation to release students who have vacated their accommodation due to the coronavirus pandemic from their contracts
Staff car parking charges suspension
(08 Apr 2020)
If you make a regular monthly payment to use a University car park, payments will be suspended from 1 April 2020 until further notice
A Literal Jar of Hope – and more
(08 Apr 2020)
How our Division of Psychology and Mental Health is working to support us all through the pandemic
Viewpoint: Staying positive in a lockdown
(08 Apr 2020)
By Sir Cary Cooper
Opening our car parks to NHS heroes
(08 Apr 2020)
How our Car Parks team are playing their part during the coronavirus pandemic
Network downtime on 13 and 14 April
(08 Apr 2020)
IT Services planned network maintenance announcement
Six ways to wellbeing while staying at home
(08 Apr 2020)
Our wellbeing guide is here to help you get back to feeling good and functioning well
Lab breaks bring staff together
(08 Apr 2020)
Using Zoom to connect with staff
Information on domestic abuse
(15 Apr 2020)
For anyone experiencing domestic abuse, working from home at this time may be particularly difficult and they may require support
Workshop for managers – supporting wellbeing during coronavirus (Covid-19)
(15 Apr 2020)
New workshop dates have been added
Zoom booms the University's connectivity
(15 Apr 2020)
Media Services power our normal way of working
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(15 Apr 2020)
Announcing the winner of the April 2020 draw
Find out more about our Wellbeing Champions
(15 Apr 2020)
Our team of over 100 Wellbeing Champions have been supporting colleagues to maintain their wellbeing while working from home
Updated staff FAQs: travel season ticket refunds
(15 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Furlough Leave (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) and University staff
(15 Apr 2020)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
New wellbeing workshops - yoga
(15 Apr 2020)
Get involved with two sessions focusing on pausing, focusing on the breath and simple movement
Open workshops: support for research networking and collaboration
(15 Apr 2020)
Workshops will take place via Zoom
Our University announces unique new health-AI partnership
(16 Apr 2020)
Our University and Finland’s Aalto University have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to further health-AI research
Sew productive – and good for your mental health
(16 Apr 2020)
How close-knit University crafters are staying in touch to raise funds for Wood Street Mission and Manchester Food Bank
Updated PGR FAQs: Graduation, travel insurance, equipment, Zoom
(16 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
New Central Procurement Office website launches
(16 Apr 2020)
The site brings together information on our Central Procurement Office functions in one place
Online open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(16 Apr 2020)
Wednesday 22 April 2020, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Bluedot festival postponed
(16 Apr 2020)
The 2020 festival due to take place at Jodrell Bank in July has been postponed to 22-25 July 2021
Manchester team needs your help to study mental health impact of Covid-19
(17 Apr 2020)
A team of psychologists from the University and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are studying how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting our mental health
Security check: Usernames and passwords
(17 Apr 2020)
Protect yourself and the University when using online services
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
(17 Apr 2020)
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving and posting new Marketplace listings
WATCH: Cary Cooper on supporting staff while we stay at home
(20 Apr 2020)
Cary Cooper talks about how managers can support their staff while staying at home
Online open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(20 Apr 2020)
Wednesday 22 April 2020, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Enactus Manchester team reach semi-final at virtual Enactus UK National Expo
(20 Apr 2020)
Our 60-strong student team have given over 2,000 volunteering hours and raised substantial funding to help refugees and migrants Blossom and Speak Up - and now need advisors with financial and HR expertise
Putting our instruments to sleep – but not our team spirit
(20 Apr 2020)
From running courses for students and colleagues to donating kit to hospitals, how our technicians are preserving the community of the lab bench…and creating a legacy
Updated PGR and Research FAQs: COVID-19 research, volunteering, accommodation
(20 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Team needs your help to study mental health impact of COVID-19
(20 Apr 2020)
Fill in our survey to help psychologists from our School of Health Sciences and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust cast light on little understood impact of pandemics
Looking at diversity at Manchester
(20 Apr 2020)
We continue our monthly look at our different Staff Network Groups with a focus on the Diversity of Manchester from an International perspective
You’re all invited!
(21 Apr 2020)
Come together with our great University community to celebrate the Making a Difference Awards 2020 online
Vote in the Social Justice Photography Competition 2020
(21 Apr 2020)
Vote in the Social Justice Photography Competition, which engages students with social justice issues
Frog Friday Live from Manchester Museum
(21 Apr 2020)
Ever wondered how long frogs live for? How many species of frogs exist? What frogs eat? How to build a frog habitat? And more…
WATCH: Open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(22 Apr 2020)
Today, Wednesday 22 April 2020, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Get active with mywellness app
(22 Apr 2020)
Track your outdoor activity and take part in daily workouts via the mywellness mobile app
Danielle George appointed Associate VP for Teaching, Learning and Students
(22 Apr 2020)
Professor George moves from role in Faculty of Science and Engineering
CEAS successfully fund Uganda project through crowdfunding platform
(22 Apr 2020)
Successful crowdfunding bid will fund a group of students to go to Uganda, to train fellow students in sustainable engineering
Updated Research FAQ: Staff contracts on projects that are due to end
(22 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Manchester’s social and environmental impact top in UK in world rankings
(22 Apr 2020)
The University of Manchester has again ranked as the top higher education institution in the country for its social and environmental impact across its full range of functions
Manchester academic leads coronavirus fight at city’s Nightingale Hospital
(22 Apr 2020)
Professor Tony Redmond from the University’s Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute has been appointed as the medical director of NHS Nightingale Hospital North West
Take a couple of minutes to say thank you
(22 Apr 2020)
Why not reach out today and say thank you via the University’s online thank you scheme
We’re all in this together
(22 Apr 2020)
Save our UK charities by donating via the Payroll Giving Scheme
New look StaffNet homepage launched
(22 Apr 2020)
All the information you need as we work around the continuing challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
Updated PGR FAQ: Funding extensions, childcare, reporting illness
(23 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
WATCH: Open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
(23 Apr 2020)
Senior leaders answer your questions
COVID-19 financial implications for The University of Manchester
(23 Apr 2020)
A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Updated staff FAQS: furlough
(23 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Zoom screen sharing
(23 Apr 2020)
Changes to how you share your screen when using Zoom video conferencing
#StayInWorkOut with Shelagh
(23 Apr 2020)
You can carry on being active at home with Shelagh Stedman
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
(24 Apr 2020)
We have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving and posting new Marketplace listings
Supporting Manchester Central Foodbank during Covid-19
(24 Apr 2020)
The School of Environment, Education and Development and Manchester University Geographical Society has pulled together staff and student support to fundraise online for Manchester Central Foodbank
SEED technicians use their skills to support PPE supply
(24 Apr 2020)
Model Making Workshop technicians in the Manchester School of Architecture use their expertise to design and build urgently-needed PPE visors for NHS staff
Student system (Campus Solutions) maintenance
(24 Apr 2020)
IT Services are upgrading Campus Solutions resulting in a period of downtime
Manchester Access Programme 2020 officially launches
(24 Apr 2020)
MAP is the university’s flagship widening access programme, having run for 15 years and welcomed thousands of local young people onto campus
Updated staff FAQ: Childcare, re-grading, off-campus staff, insurance
(24 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Join our team with the feelgood factor
(27 Apr 2020)
Grab a cuppa and celebrate with Nancy and our University community at the online Volunteer of the Year Awards
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(27 Apr 2020)
Thursday, 7 May, 9.45am – 10.45am
#StayInWorkOut
(27 Apr 2020)
Join The 2.6 Challenge today!
Two Manchester physicists awarded Ernest Rutherford Fellowships
(27 Apr 2020)
Two physicists from The University of Manchester are among ten new recipients of Ernest Rutherford Fellowships from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Online self-coaching wellbeing resources for staff
(27 Apr 2020)
A range of modules available to support your wellbeing whilst staying at home
New Chief Financial Officer appointed
(27 Apr 2020)
Robert Fraser joins from University of Glasgow
Get ready to take part in the 2020 Great Science Share
(27 Apr 2020)
The Great Science Share launches on Monday, 4 May with a new programme that families, young people, staff and students can all enjoy
Study to explore whether writing during lockdown helps emotional wellbeing
(28 Apr 2020)
A Manchester team of psychologists are to study if writing about difficult or emotionally disturbing experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown can help your mental health
Office 365 accelerated approach
(28 Apr 2020)
Aiming to transfer all staff and postgraduate research students to Office 365 by the end of May
Photon Science Institute academics awarded Future Leaders Fellowship
(28 Apr 2020)
Two academics, Dr Patrick Parkinson (Department of Physics and Astronomy) and Dr Jessica Boland (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering), have both been appointed a Future Leader Fellowship (FLF) cohort
COVID-19 is a chronic disease – cancer care model is way forward
(28 Apr 2020)
Professor Kostas Kostarelos, Professor of Nanomedicine, believes a care model usually applied to cancer patients could provide a constructive way forward
Egyptology in Lockdown Live
(29 Apr 2020)
Fascinated & curious about Ancient Egypt? Want to know more about this amazing civilisation?
Connect with colleagues at a new online book club
(29 Apr 2020)
Read something new or explore a genre you wouldn’t usually read while connecting with colleagues
Student hardship fund launched
(29 Apr 2020)
A special appeal to support our Manchester undergraduates
Home schooling heroes - send us your kids’ science questions
(29 Apr 2020)
Our experts answer your children's home school science questions
Students sink their teeth into flipped learning
(29 Apr 2020)
International classroom enjoy full learning experience virtually
Updated staff FAQ: maternity/adoption leave during furlough, special leave
(29 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Update on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - support for furloughed colleagues
(29 Apr 2020)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources, with details of our new website to inform and support affected staff
Guidance on assessing students online
(29 Apr 2020)
Further guidance now available
Photography competition winners to be announced at Volunteer of the Year Awards
(29 Apr 2020)
After a week of voting, the Social Justice Photography Competition has come to a close
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(29 Apr 2020)
Discover ways to support your wellbeing through saving money via the staff discounts, giving back and being active.
RESOLVED: Access to University email accounts
(30 Apr 2020)
Access to all University mailboxes has now been restored for staff and postgraduate research students
Updated Library FAQs: accessing resources, support for online teaching
(30 Apr 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Wellbeing workshop for staff on furlough
(30 Apr 2020)
New online workshop for staff who are on furlough
Research strategy update during the COVID-19 outbreak
(30 Apr 2020)
A message from Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and Professor Melissa Westwood, Associate-Vice-President for Research
Outstanding MIB scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
(30 Apr 2020)
Two prominent biotechnology scientists from the University have been confirmed as Royal Society Fellows among more than 60 of their peers across the world
Highlighting our people's response to the crisis
(30 Apr 2020)
Covid-19 campaign
Viewpoint: Imagining a higher education system beyond Covid-19
(30 Apr 2020)
Andy Westwood, Vice Dean for Social Responsibility in the Faculty of Humanities
RESOLVED: Pure system
(30 Apr 2020)
An update on the Pure system
Sewing scrubs for the NHS
(30 Apr 2020)
A student from the Department of Materials is putting her sewing skills to fantastic use by sewing scrubs for our NHS frontline workers