News archive – August 2020
Return to campus: an insight from one of our labs
01 Aug 2020
Senior Technical Operations Manager John Moore and Postgraduate Researcher Sarah Brown from the School of Environment, Education and Development reveal what it's like to return to campus after lockdown
Students’ Union welcomes a new Student Executive Officer team
01 Aug 2020
The new Student Executive Officer team will begin their roles from 1 August
What works? Your views on working at our University during lockdown
03 Aug 2020
The survey will be open until Friday, 7 August
New workshops on managing stress
03 Aug 2020
Workshops will take place in August and September
‘Emergency incident’ in GM to secure resources for local authorities
03 Aug 2020
Greater Manchester declaration to enable efficient response
Update on voluntary severance and other measures
04 Aug 2020
The voluntary severance and other measures closed on Friday, 31 July
Microsoft Teams – launch update
04 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams set to launch for all staff and postgraduate research students
Manchester academics elected as Fellows of the British Academy
04 Aug 2020
Former Guardian journalist Professor Gary Younge has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the British Academy, along with Professors James Nazroo and Penny Summerfield
Update on Welcome 2020
04 Aug 2020
A message from Professor April McMahon
Staying active over summer
04 Aug 2020
Our August programme of Zoom classes organised by UoM Sport
SALC: Connect, Engage, Inspire
04 Aug 2020
Explore the latest music, lectures, podcasts, writing and online learning made available to the world by the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Dual award PhD Studentship - call for projects
04 Aug 2020
Project proposals to establish pairs of jointly awarded/dual PhD research projects between The University of Manchester and University of Melbourne are now being called for
What works? Your views on working at our University during lockdown
05 Aug 2020
Share your views before Friday, 7 August
Phased roll out of online expenses module completed
05 Aug 2020
Improving the Employee Experience
Trade Union negotiating meeting update
05 Aug 2020
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
'Manchester’s here for you' campaign reaches thousands ahead of clearing
05 Aug 2020
Our integrated recruitment and conversion campaign is running across social media, digital advertising, newsletters and the website
How to book rooms for preparing online teaching content
05 Aug 2020
Classrooms are now available for academic staff to book and use for preparing online content in preparation for the start of the new academic year
Support and resources for periods of change and uncertainty
05 Aug 2020
Did you know the Staff Learning & Development Team have resources available to support staff during periods of change and uncertainty?
Preparing for retirement in the next 12-18 months?
05 Aug 2020
We’re running two Zoom workshops to support colleagues who are considering or preparing for retirement in the next 12-18 months
Celebrate Manchester Pride at UoM
05 Aug 2020
As expected there will be no Manchester Pride parade this year, but that does not mean we cannot celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at our University and beyond
Update on our University’s equality, diversity and inclusion response
05 Aug 2020
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar
Staff benefits update
06 Aug 2020
Keep up to date with benefits that help support your physical, emotional, mental and financial wellbeing
Support your favourite causes
06 Aug 2020
How you can help with Payroll Giving
10 things to know about the Manchester student experience next year
06 Aug 2020
As we edge closer to September we are all looking forward to welcoming our students back, so here’s a summary of the key things you should know about the student experience next year.
Help crowdfund Manchester Histories DigiFest
06 Aug 2020
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic vital funding has been lost
Updated staff FAQ: International travel and self-isolation / quarantine
06 Aug 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Three Manchester academics named as National Teaching Fellows
06 Aug 2020
They have been recognised for their “outstanding” work at this year’s Advance HE Teaching Excellence Awards for Higher Education
Payroll deadlines 2020/2021
07 Aug 2020
As we enter the new financial year, please note our payroll deadlines month-by-month
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre set to reopen its doors
07 Aug 2020
The Discovery Centre has been closed to the public since lockdown began in March 2020
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
07 Aug 2020
Announcing the winner of the August 2020 draw
Virtual screening of The Story of Plastic
07 Aug 2020
Join members of our Single-use Plastic Action Group for a discussion of the film The Story of Plastic, followed by a Q&A on our University's progress on reducing plastics
University launches Innovation Factory
07 Aug 2020
Designed to be one of Europe’s most effective University Technology Transfer offices, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory has built a new team and processes for commercialising the University’s innovations and intellectual property
Managing energy levels webinar
10 Aug 2020
Wellbeing webinar will take place on Wednesday, 12 August
Introducing the Engagement Monitoring project
10 Aug 2020
Developing a system to record and report student attendance at learning events
Principles for staff returning to work on campus to be confirmed
11 Aug 2020
University developing guidance on priority groups and provision of face coverings
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
11 Aug 2020
Thursday, 27 August at 10.00am
Togetherall – a safe space to talk, share and support others
12 Aug 2020
Free online mental health and wellbeing support available
Updated FAQ: How do I set up my work area?
12 Aug 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Share your views about returning to work to campus
12 Aug 2020
Complete a short online survey from Wednesday, 12 August to Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Dealing with clearing and confirmation telephone calls
12 Aug 2020
Thursday, 13 August 2020 is A-level results day and as always, we’re expecting a very high volume of phone calls into the University
Government announcement regarding replacement A-level grades
12 Aug 2020
Late yesterday evening, the Government announced a “Triple lock” approach to A-level results
Developing your Project Management capabilities
12 Aug 2020
Are you currently leading or working on a project, or looking to develop your project management skills?
WATCH: A message from Professor Nancy Rothwell on Manchester Pride
12 Aug 2020
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell has recorded a message as we celebrate Manchester Pride
Doing things Differently: Communities and the creative sector seminar
12 Aug 2020
Doing things Differently is a seminar series that highlights the work of our Humanities researchers and aims to understand and explore the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 and the lockdown
How to book rooms for preparing online teaching content
12 Aug 2020
Classrooms are now available for academic staff to book and use for preparing online content in preparation for the start of the new academic year
Update on replacement A-level grades
13 Aug 2020
Information on what this means for the confirmation and clearing process
Remote study option for semester 1, academic year 20/21
13 Aug 2020
Guidance on our approach to offering remote study at the start of the next semester, for those students unable to join us on campus.
Open meeting: Teaching, Learning and Students
14 Aug 2020
Tuesday 8 September, 2pm - 3pm
Have you worked in partnership with students engaged in teaching and learning?
14 Aug 2020
Tell us about your experience by completing the following survey
Wind down with music from the Martin Harris Centre
14 Aug 2020
The Martin Harris Centre presents a number of music performances
Manchester moves into UK top 5 in latest world rankings
15 Aug 2020
The University of Manchester is listed as the fifth best institution in the UK according to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
New workshops on managing stress
17 Aug 2020
Workshops will take place in August and September
Exploring flexible working in Professional Services
17 Aug 2020
In the last Staff Survey the provision of flexible working was a key topic for Professional Services staff
Exam results and confirmation and clearing
17 Aug 2020
A message from Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor
Share your views about returning to work to campus
17 Aug 2020
Complete a short online survey from Wednesday, 12 August to Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Director of UMW (University of Manchester Worldwide) to leave in September
17 Aug 2020
Professor Elaine Ferneley, currently the Director of UMW, will be leaving the University at the end of September
Connect with colleagues at a virtual Crafternoon
18 Aug 2020
Thursday, 10 September at 2pm
Supporting your mental health while working from home
18 Aug 2020
LinkedIn Learning training course
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
18 Aug 2020
Thursday, 27 August at 10.00am
Do you use the Fallowfield Loop?
18 Aug 2020
Manchester City Council is asking for feedback from users of the Fallowfield Loop and Yellow Brick Road (Stockport Branch Canal)
Microsoft Teams is here!
18 Aug 2020
Microsoft Teams now available for all staff and postgraduate research students
Take part in Cycle September
18 Aug 2020
Sign up for Cycle September to join a fun, friendly global competition to encourage more people to cycle
Government announcement on student admissions
18 Aug 2020
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell
Academic year 2020/21 – week numbers
19 Aug 2020
A consistent approach to 'numbering' weeks is in place across our University to avoid confusing students.
Boost your confidence with help from our online resources
19 Aug 2020
Has your confidence taken a battering lately, or perhaps you feel you have always had a lack of confidence?
Chief Information Officer Malcolm Whitehouse to leave the University
19 Aug 2020
Malcolm will be leaving us on 31 October, having made a decision to return to interim work before retiring in the next two to three years
Diversity Champions Project scoops award win
19 Aug 2020
Our Diversity Champions Project has won the Community Cohesion and Diversity Award category at the Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards
Staff benefits update
19 Aug 2020
Financial wellbeing, discounts, cycle to work, walking and wellbeing benefits
Update for colleagues who use specific software for teaching
20 Aug 2020
A message from Ian Hutt, Head of Digital Learning
Activation of Blackboard spaces via My Courses (My Manchester)
20 Aug 2020
Return to campus update
20 Aug 2020
Staff returning to campus are no longer required to complete the self-declaration form
Alliance Manchester Business School to head up £32m productivity institute
21 Aug 2020
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) will host a new institute funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to make the UK economy more productive
New Zoom fitness classes available
21 Aug 2020
Some new classes to keep you fit over summer
Covid-19 history project given £1million
21 Aug 2020
A University team of researchers and volunteers who have been documenting NHS voices of Covid-19 since March are to join forces with the British Library thanks to a grant of nearly £1m
Students clock up more mentoring hours for ReachOut than any other university
21 Aug 2020
Students volunteering at the mentoring charity ReachOut have given a staggering amount of their free time this academic year despite some projects finishing slightly earlier than expected due to COVID-19 and lockdown
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
21 Aug 2020
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Counselling and mental health service online workshops
24 Aug 2020
The Counselling and mental health service moves workshop programme online
New e-learning course – managing flexible working
24 Aug 2020
30 minute online learning is aimed at managers who may have to review flexible working requests
Update on voluntary severance and other measures
24 Aug 2020
Closing date for University Managed Catering (UMC) approaching
Update on Undergraduate admissions
24 Aug 2020
A message from Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor
Virtual IAG and enrichment resources for teachers and advisors
24 Aug 2020
Helping teachers access our vital IAG and academic enrichment support online
WATCH: A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar on Manchester Pride
25 Aug 2020
Vice-President for Social Responsibility Professor Nalin Thakkar has recorded a message as we celebrate Manchester Pride
Queering Manchester Museum
25 Aug 2020
Our Museum is hosting a family friendly digital drag show in the lead-up to Manchester Pride
Take part in Cycle September
26 Aug 2020
Sign up for Cycle September to join a fun, friendly global competition to encourage more people to cycle
Return to campus: Kerris' story
26 Aug 2020
Technical Apprentice Kerris Boulton gave an insight into working on campus during its phased reopening
Spotlight on our Staff Network Groups
26 Aug 2020
Throughout 2020 we have been highlighting the different staff network groups we have at our University
Virtual Enterprise School helps accelerate social enterprise revolution
26 Aug 2020
Our first virtual Enterprise School has named the winner of its newly launched entrepreneurship programme
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
27 Aug 2020
Today, Thursday, 27 August at 10.00am
Staff benefits update
27 Aug 2020
The Bank Holiday is on the way and it's time to check out all the benefits, discounts and wellbeing options you can access.
WATCH: Celebration to mark University receiving Queen’s Anniversary Prize
27 Aug 2020
The Manchester Institute for Biotechnology (MIB) was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work supporting the UK’s leading position in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
WATCH: A message from Professor April McMahon on Manchester Pride
27 Aug 2020
Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students Professor April McMahon has recorded a message as we celebrate Manchester Pride
SEP makes it easier for students to pay fees
27 Aug 2020
New functionality allows students to view and pay their fees online at any time
Return to campus: Rhys' story
28 Aug 2020
Rhys Thomas, a Research Associate from the Department of Materials, reveals what it's like to return to campus after lockdown
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
28 Aug 2020
Professional Services Leadership Team answer your questions
Join our first ever virtual Purple Wave
28 Aug 2020
Run, walk or jog wherever you are on Sunday, 6 September
Museum of Medicine and Health launches History of Medicine digital resource
31 Aug 2020
The new digital resource will support home learning and satisfy the curiosities of anyone interested in Manchester’s health care past.