News archive – June 2020
WATCH: Dr Warren Mansell on mental health
(01 Jun 2020)
Dr Warren Mansell talks about mental health while we are staying at home
#StayInWorkOut timetable
(01 Jun 2020)
Get involved with our online classes #StayInWorkOut campaign
Sustainability during lockdown: record wildlife sightings for 10,000 Actions
(01 Jun 2020)
We’ve updated our 10,000 Actions website so that you can record what you’re doing to help the environment while at home
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(01 Jun 2020)
Thursday, 11 June, 10.00am – 11.00am
Important Library information about teaching resources for Semester 1 2020/21
(02 Jun 2020)
What you need to do to get ready for the new academic year
Staff network group spotlight: Religion/belief and no belief
(02 Jun 2020)
We continue our monthly look at our different staff network groups with a focus on religion/belief and no belief
Reduced 147 bus service
(02 Jun 2020)
The 147 bus service operated by Stagecoach is running less frequently from Monday, 1 June
Promotions, Non-Clinical Professorial Salary Pay Review and PS Re-grading
(02 Jun 2020)
Academic promotions and re-zoning to go ahead this year but with associated pay uplift on hold effective from 1 June 2020; and an update on PS re-grading
Sustainability during lockdown: delete old emails
(02 Jun 2020)
We’ve updated our 10,000 Actions website so that you can record what you’re doing to help the environment while at home
Black Lives Matter and our University
(03 Jun 2020)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar
Volunteer law students to provide pandemic legal advice
(03 Jun 2020)
A group of 40 law students from our University are set to volunteer their services during their holidays to help people affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Exploring our University through our virtual open week
(03 Jun 2020)
Our undergraduate virtual open week will run from 15-19 June, in place of the June 2020 Open Days
Staff benefits update
(04 Jun 2020)
Ways to save money on holidays, energy costs and health inspiration for Joyful June
More than £1 million raised to help students facing hardship
(04 Jun 2020)
More than 2,000 alumni, staff and friends of the University have donated to the University's Emergency Hardship Fund appeal - bringing the total raised to more than £1 million
Performance and Development Reviews to go ahead as usual
(04 Jun 2020)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
MECD - full opening postponed to September 2022
(04 Jun 2020)
A message from Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities
Phased campus reopening update
(04 Jun 2020)
A message from Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Reopening and Corporate Support Group
Sustainability during lockdown: growing your own food
(04 Jun 2020)
We’ve updated our 10,000 Actions website so that you can record what you’re doing to help the environment while at home
Oracle Financials System downtime
(05 Jun 2020)
Downtime for planned maintenance will take place from 5 - 9 June
Join our first ever virtual Purple Wave
(05 Jun 2020)
Our Purple Wave aims to bring together thousands of University staff, students and alumni through one of our mass participation running, walking or jogging events
Pure downtime – today 11am to 12pm
(05 Jun 2020)
Pure will be unavailable later today (Friday, 5 June) between 11am and 12pm
First look inside the Henry Royce Institute Hub Building
(05 Jun 2020)
The fit-out of the Henry Royce Institute Hub Building on campus at The University of Manchester continues to progress however there have been delays to the original occupation schedule
Updated research FAQs: Individual research staff contracts
(05 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Sustainability during lockdown: log your activity on World Environment Day
(05 Jun 2020)
We’ve updated our 10,000 Actions website so that you can record what you’re doing to help the environment while at home
PGR supervisors – toolkit and Yammer group
(05 Jun 2020)
The Postgraduate Researcher Supervisor Toolkit has been updated and refreshed
Have you received an email about your Jobtrain account?
(05 Jun 2020)
If you've registered for a candidate account through our Jobtrain recruitment service, you may have recently received an email
Our Lockdown Lectures gain huge audience reach
(05 Jun 2020)
Launched on 18 May, our lectures have featured some of the nation’s foremost scientists, thinkers, historians and social commentators
University experts join global thought leaders at virtual innovation summit
(07 Jun 2020)
A team of experts from the University join global thought leaders Tony Blair and John Kerry at virtual innovation summit
Manchester Confucius Institute - Eight Brocades of Qigong
(08 Jun 2020)
Series of short tutorials demonstrating the Eight Brocades of Qigong
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(08 Jun 2020)
Thursday, 11 June, 10.00am – 11.00am
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(08 Jun 2020)
Announcing the winner of the June 2020 draw
Black Lives Matter
(08 Jun 2020)
Letter from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice President for Social Responsibility
Intermittent connectivity issues - resolved
(09 Jun 2020)
IT connectivity issues on 9 June
Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(09 Jun 2020)
Thursday 18 June, 12pm – 1pm
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
(09 Jun 2020)
Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19, we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving new Marketplace listings
Updated PGR FAQs: Funded extensions, annual reviews
(09 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Jodrell Bank takes first major steps to resume operations after lockdown
(09 Jun 2020)
After the longest shutdown in their history, the first set of telescopes at the Cheshire-based station are being switched on so they can once again contribute new and exciting data to the international science community
Counselling and mental health service online workshops
(10 Jun 2020)
The counselling and mental health service moves workshop programme online
Manchester maintains highest ever position in latest world rankings
(10 Jun 2020)
The University of Manchester has been named as the world’s 27th best university, maintaining its highest ever position in the QS World University Rankings
University shortlisted for Chartered Institute of PR Excellence Awards
(10 Jun 2020)
We were recognised for Our Future, our vision and strategic plan
The 2020/21 academic year
(10 Jun 2020)
A message from April McMahon
Online resources to help you prepare for your P&DR
(10 Jun 2020)
Staff Learning and Development offers ideas and inspiration to help you consider your career development
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(10 Jun 2020)
With Father’s Day coming soon you might want shopping inspiration and savings via UniDiscounts and Wider Wallet.
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(11 Jun 2020)
Today, Thursday, 11 June, 10.00am – 11.00am
Car parks access
(11 Jun 2020)
While a number of buildings are due to reopen on Monday, 15 June, the car parks staff remain on furlough leave or working from home and therefore a limited amount of car park access is being maintained
Phased campus reopening update
(11 Jun 2020)
A message from Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Reopening and Corporate Support Group
Student Experience Programme update
(11 Jun 2020)
Simon Merrywest, Director for the Student Experience and SEP Programme Director, shares an update on our Student Experience Programme
Office 365 and IMAP – an update
(12 Jun 2020)
While the majority of our staff and postgraduates access their University email using Outlook, macOS mail or mobile apps, some choose to use other email software which uses the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP). If this is you, please read this technical update about IMAP and Office 365.
Updated staff FAQs: PS re-grade applications, P&DRs
(12 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
New director appointed by bp-ICAM as partnership expands low carbon agenda
(12 Jun 2020)
Professor Sarah Haigh will take up the role of Director of bp-ICAM on July 1 – and lead this international centre of research excellence as it looks to further support low carbon technologies
Free online Mandarin taster sessions
(12 Jun 2020)
Stretch your mind at home by learning a new language
Exploring our University through our virtual open week
(12 Jun 2020)
Our undergraduate virtual open week will run from 15-19 June, in place of the June 2020 Open Days
Want to provide your students with their core textbook as an eTextbook?
(12 Jun 2020)
Please let the Library know by 1 July
Find out more about flexible retirement
(12 Jun 2020)
If you’re thinking of reducing your working hours and are at least 55 years old you may want to consider flexible retirement
Reminder: Network downtime weekend of 13/14 June
(12 Jun 2020)
IT Services planned network maintenance announcement
Men’s health week – taking action on COVID-19
(15 Jun 2020)
This week (15-21 June) is men’s health week
Senior leaders to provide finance update at online open meeting
(15 Jun 2020)
Actions being taken on our finances to mitigate against impact of Covid-19
(15 Jun 2020)
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell
Online open meeting - teaching, learning and students
(16 Jun 2020)
Monday 22 June, 11am - 12pm
Online open meeting - Research
(16 Jun 2020)
Wednesday 1 July, 2.15pm-3.15pm.
Our Conversion and Late Recruitment Campaign 2020
(16 Jun 2020)
New campaign offers reassurance and support to our potential students, in light of COVID19 pandemic and our changing world
Applications now open for Emergency Hardship Fund
(16 Jun 2020)
The Emergency Hardship Fund has been created thanks to over £1m in generous donations from alumni, staff, students and friends of The University of Manchester, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Online open meeting - Postgraduate Researchers
(16 Jun 2020)
All Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) are invited to attend an online open meeting with Vice-President for Research Professor Colette Fagan and Professor Melissa Westwood, Associate Vice-President for Research, on Tuesday, 30 June from 12.15pm to 1pm
Supporting local students throughout lockdown
(16 Jun 2020)
The IntoUniversity team has been working tirelessly to support local primary, secondary and post-16 learners from one of the most disadvantaged areas of Manchester
Call for Covid-19 stories as experienced by BAME communities
(16 Jun 2020)
The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource and Education Trust has launched a campaign to collect stories from Greater Manchester’s BAME communities
Connect with colleagues at an online book club
(17 Jun 2020)
Read something new or explore a genre you wouldn’t usually read while connecting with colleagues
New online workshop – mental health for people managers
(17 Jun 2020)
Online workshop with overview of mental health
Online open meeting with the University's Senior Leadership Team
(17 Jun 2020)
Today: Thursday 18 June, 12pm - 1.30pm
Updated research FAQ: Furlough, research resuming, balancing workload
(17 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Viewpoint: Patrick Hackett and Beth Dodd
(17 Jun 2020)
Emerging from a crisis
Focus: Performance and Development Reviews
(17 Jun 2020)
Find out more about the resources available for planning your P&DR
Back care Q&A with UoM Sport
(18 Jun 2020)
UoM Sport are holding a back care Q&A on Friday, 19 June
New service helps hundreds of students to access teaching from home
(18 Jun 2020)
A University service set up after the closure of non-essential facilities on campus has helped hundreds of Manchester students to access their teaching and assessment at home.
Viewpoint: April McMahon
(18 Jun 2020)
Creating a blended experience for our students
Staff benefits update
(18 Jun 2020)
It's Men’s Health Week and we are highlighting wellbeing support, the Cycle to Work Scheme and Payroll Giving.
Cycle to Work Scheme
(18 Jun 2020)
There has never been a better time to swap to cycling and our Cycle to Work scheme can help.
Updated PGR FAQ: Travelling for fieldwork
(18 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
An update on the modernisation of our University network
(18 Jun 2020)
After several months of planning, the upgrades of the University’s data centres took place last weekend
Judy Williams appointed Associate VP for Teaching, Learning and Students
(18 Jun 2020)
She will take up the position from 1 July 2020, alongside her role as Director of the Institute of Teaching and Learning
UKRI public engagement citizen science – research funding call
(19 Jun 2020)
Funding announcement by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will support the expansion of citizen science approaches into new disciplines, involving more members of the public in the creation of knowledge that will transform society
Our 2019 Clearing campaign wins prestigious CASE Award
(19 Jun 2020)
Each year the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards recognise hundreds of institutions around the world for their innovative, inspiring and creative ideas
IT Support Centre phones reopen
(19 Jun 2020)
IT Support Centre phone lines reopen between 8am and 5pm weekdays, bringing back our 24/7 telephone support service for all staff and students
Future of Wythenshawe Sports Ground
(19 Jun 2020)
A message from Vicky Ackerley, Head of Sport and Active Lifestyles
Venture Further 2020 ventures online to deliver digital awards event
(19 Jun 2020)
The winners of the 2020 Venture Further business start-up competition have been announced during the first ever online awards ceremony
WATCH: Online open meeting with the University's Senior Leadership Team
(19 Jun 2020)
Open meeting now available to view including finance update
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
(19 Jun 2020)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Free online Mandarin taster sessions
(22 Jun 2020)
Free taster sessions for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
WATCH: Online open meeting - teaching, learning and students
(22 Jun 2020)
Recording now available
Investment in eLearning posts
(22 Jun 2020)
A message from Professor Danielle George
#StayInWorkOut timetable
(22 Jun 2020)
Get involved with our online classes #StayInWorkOut campaign
Update on voluntary severance and other measures
(22 Jun 2020)
Latest figures and information for colleagues
Wellbeing lecture – resilience with Ian Pettigrew
(23 Jun 2020)
12.00pm – 1.00pm on Wednesday, 1 July
Obituary: David Alan Cruse
(23 Jun 2020)
Former Faculty of Humanities colleague remembered
Spotlight on Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network Group
(23 Jun 2020)
A forum to exchange views and help provide an authoritative voice for BAME staff within the University
Car parks access
(23 Jun 2020)
While a number of buildings reopened on Monday, 15 June, the car parks staff remain on furlough leave or working from home and therefore a limited amount of car park access is being maintained
Additional paid leave in July, meeting light period and carrying over leave
(23 Jun 2020)
A message from Director of Human Resources, Karen Heaton
Sustainable food in lockdown
(23 Jun 2020)
Are you interested in how the sustainable food sector has been affected by and responded to lockdown?
Pure new module preparations 26 June – 1 July
(23 Jun 2020)
Work on the launch of a new module in Pure, Awards Management (AMM), will begin Friday, 26 June until Wednesday, 1 July
Key topics for uncertain times
(24 Jun 2020)
Important links, resources and courses for line managers and individuals to support you through challenging and uncertain times
Join our first ever virtual Purple Wave
(24 Jun 2020)
Sunday, 6 September
Eleven University scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry awards
(24 Jun 2020)
The University of Manchester has seen eleven of its leading scientists honoured with major awards from the Royal Society of Chemisty on Thursday, 24 June
Updated research FAQ: REF2021 deadline
(24 Jun 2020)
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Community Festival goes digital with Manchester Museum
(24 Jun 2020)
Join in our family-friendly activities online on Saturday, 27 June
Online open meetings next week – research
(24 Jun 2020)
Book your place
Update on working from home arrangements
(24 Jun 2020)
All staff who are able to work from home should continue to do so until 1 September 2020 at the earliest
Blackboard annual upgrade this August
(25 Jun 2020)
Advanced notice: Blackboard will be unavailable from Tuesday 4 August (17:00 BST) to Monday 10 August (09:00 BST) due to a planned annual upgrade.
Request to complete short (45min) Online Prevent Training Programme
(26 Jun 2020)
A message from Dr David Barker, Head of Compliance and Risk
Cycle to Work scheme
(26 Jun 2020)
There has never been a better time to swap to cycling and our Cycle to Work scheme can help
Mindfulness meditation sessions
(26 Jun 2020)
Our University Counselling Service is continuing regular mindfulness sessions throughout the summer
PGCE trainee does the maths with Social Responsibility award win
(26 Jun 2020)
Secondary mathematics trainee Najma Mohamed created her own website and used social media to share her passion for maths, focusing particularly on providing additional support for female BAME students
University of Manchester response to Government announcement on research funding
(27 Jun 2020)
Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(29 Jun 2020)
Thursday, 9 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Students continue to support communities despite lockdown
(29 Jun 2020)
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, University students have continued to support communities and engage with social responsibility activities
Wellbeing lecture – resilience with Ian Pettigrew
(29 Jun 2020)
12.00pm – 1.00pm on Wednesday, 1 July
Counselling and mental health service online workshops
(29 Jun 2020)
The Counselling and mental health service moves workshop programme online
More counselling and mental health service online workshops
(29 Jun 2020)
Sessions to help staff learn how to develop skills in assertiveness and manage anxiety
Spotlight on: Parents at UoM Peer Support Group
(29 Jun 2020)
Continuing our monthly spotlight on our staff network groups we focus on Parenting.
Take Part in the Translational Research Survey
(29 Jun 2020)
Translational research turns fundamental discoveries into improvements in human health and economic benefit.
Update on voluntary severance and other measures
(29 Jun 2020)
Latest figures and information for colleagues
Brexit and Horizon 2020 update
(29 Jun 2020)
Information about Brexit negotiations and Horizon 2020
New series of wellbeing webinars
(30 Jun 2020)
Variety of webinars during July and August
Online open meeting for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)
(30 Jun 2020)
Taking place today, Tuesday, 30 June, from 12:15pm to 1pm