News archive – December 2020
Share your festive photos and updates on our Yammer group
(01 Dec 2020)
With Christmas 2020 set to be very different this year, connect with colleagues and share what you're doing to celebrate
Giving Tuesday thanks from Wood Street Mission
(01 Dec 2020)
On this international day for celebrating all forms of giving - Wood Street Mission has sent a message of thanks and appreciation for all your support and donations
University celebrates at the double
(01 Dec 2020)
Division of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment wins two engagement awards – one for staff and one for students
Information on domestic abuse
(01 Dec 2020)
For anyone experiencing domestic abuse, working from home and the festive period in particular can be difficult and they may require support during this time
Applications open for the Leaders in Teaching Programme 2020/21
(01 Dec 2020)
The programme supports academic and professional services staff involved in, or aspiring to, a position of leadership in teaching and learning
Giving Tuesday 2020
(01 Dec 2020)
Today is #GivingTuesday – the international day to give back.
Planning for 2021: online discussion with the Climate Network
(01 Dec 2020)
The Climate Network is having a planning meeting to reflect on the past year and consider its focus and aims for 2021
3D scanning technology brings cultural sites to life at home
(01 Dec 2020)
New 3D scanning technology is being used to offer virtual tours of museums, galleries and heritage sites in Greater Manchester
Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(02 Dec 2020)
Friday 11 December, 12pm - 1pm
A library for our third century: Imagine2030 launches
(02 Dec 2020)
Imagine2030 is our Library’s vision and priorities for the next ten years
Shelter thank you for all your giving
(02 Dec 2020)
During the past 12 months your donations to great causes has been exceptional
Wear purple to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
(02 Dec 2020)
Join in a host of events on Thursday, 3 December
Travel cost assistance for students experiencing financial hardship
(02 Dec 2020)
Students that might struggle with the cost of travelling home can apply for financial assistance
Christmas closure 2020
(02 Dec 2020)
A reminder that the University will be closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Viewpoint: Improving outcomes for talented students from all backgrounds
(02 Dec 2020)
Head of Widening Participation and Outreach, Stephanie Lee
Promotions, Non-Clinical Professorial Salary Pay Review and PS Re-grading
(02 Dec 2020)
Pay uplifts withheld in 2020 to be awarded and promotions, re-zoning and PS re-grades to go ahead as usual in 2021
Staff benefits update
(03 Dec 2020)
A week to celebrate your giving
University runner-up in Public Sector Equality PinkNews Award
(03 Dec 2020)
The Public Sector Equality Award at the PinkNews Awards 2020 celebrates the bodies who have made efforts to pursue LGBT+ equality in their workplaces and in their communities
USS webinar: planning for retirement
(03 Dec 2020)
The webinar will look at the benefits and options available to you as a member of USS on retirement - how your benefits build up, when you can draw your benefits and in what form you can take your benefits
Anxiety UK say thank you
(03 Dec 2020)
During the past 12 months your donations to great causes has been exceptional
Manchester’s spirit of humanity across generations
(03 Dec 2020)
Alumnus Brian Eadon answered the call to return to the NHS, and a chance encounter led him to mentor current History student Mike Jennings
Students’ return to campus in the new year
(03 Dec 2020)
An update following the latest government announcement
Updated proposals to change our marketing, recruitment and admissions structures
(03 Dec 2020)
Message from Patrick Hackett, Student Experience Programme (SEP) Chair and Professor April McMahon, SEP Executive Sponsor, on updated proposals for people and structural changes as part of Cohort 1 of the Student Experience Programme.
Director of CRUK MI
(03 Dec 2020)
Professor Richard Marais to step down as Director of the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Institute
Inquiry into the erection of fencing at the Fallowfield Halls of Residence
(03 Dec 2020)
Response to the inquiry into the erection of fencing at the Fallowfield Halls of Residence on 5 November 2020
Keep fit in December with the UoM Sport Advent Calendar
(03 Dec 2020)
Take a look each day to see what advent activity you can get involved with, including fun fitness challenges, facts, quiz questions and much more
Manchester Museum shop reopens
(04 Dec 2020)
If you're looking for some festive gift ideas, the Museum shop is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 3pm
Update on testing students
(04 Dec 2020)
Thousands of students are now signed up for COVID-19 testing
Send season's greetings with our e-card
(04 Dec 2020)
Send a card that's very merry, free and environmentally-friendly
Learning for All courses
(04 Dec 2020)
Take a look at what's available from Staff Learning and Development
Blackboard issues - resolved
(04 Dec 2020)
The issues with Blackboard have now been resolved.
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
(04 Dec 2020)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Make a child’s Christmas truly special this year
(07 Dec 2020)
Donate toys, books, toiletries and gifts to Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2020
Health Assured – Free 24/7 confidential helpline
(07 Dec 2020)
New service offering confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors now available to all staff and students
Assessment support for students from the Library
(07 Dec 2020)
The Library is offering online assessment support for students for the upcoming revision and assessment period, including workshops and online resources
Can you help our students Stellify?
(07 Dec 2020)
New guidance for helping undergraduates Step Up and Lead to get our prestigious Stellify Award – and boost their skills and confidence
Changes to the setup of PC clusters
(07 Dec 2020)
IT Services have had to make some changes to the setup of all University PC cluster computers at short notice.
Compassionate Colleague – new dates for January 2021
(07 Dec 2020)
Living and working through a global pandemic has had an impact on the wellbeing of many people
Places available on the ‘Researcher to Innovator’ training programme
(07 Dec 2020)
Opportunity for researchers to develop their innovative thinking and enhance their understanding of the commercialisation process
Car park charges update
(07 Dec 2020)
Charges to remain suspended until the end of March
Could you join Fran and Mustard Tree to help the homeless?
(07 Dec 2020)
Mustard Tree needs six of the best – volunteers needed each day in the run up to Christmas
Academic gets one of world’s top awards in suicide prevention
(08 Dec 2020)
Professor Nav Kapur has been given the 2021 American Association of Suicidology Louis I. Dublin Award lifetime achievement award for outstanding services and contributions to the field of suicide prevention
Support for students over the Christmas closure
(08 Dec 2020)
Information and help for students on and off-campus
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(08 Dec 2020)
Announcing the winner of the December 2020 draw
University of Manchester-University of Toronto Pump-Priming Fund opens
(08 Dec 2020)
The aim of the fund is to provide initial support for the development of research links and catalyse further collaboration
Essential maintenance on network equipment
(08 Dec 2020)
On the evening of Tuesday 15 December, IT Services’ network partners need to perform maintenance on some network equipment to ensure reliability of the service
COVID-19 testing now available to staff working on campus
(08 Dec 2020)
Our University has opened up the student testing programme to staff who are currently required to be on campus
Reminder about Semester 2 teaching resources from the Library
(08 Dec 2020)
Information on creating and updating Reading Lists
Christmas formals enjoyed by all
(09 Dec 2020)
Our Hospitality team sends students home with a smile
Focusing on your wellbeing
(09 Dec 2020)
As 2020 draws to a close we would like to remind you of the many resources we have to support your wellbeing at this time
Christmas closure - car parks access
(09 Dec 2020)
Information on car parking during Christmas closure
A new survey tool for the University
(09 Dec 2020)
Qualtrics launches as the University's preferred survey tool
Viewpoint: Wellbeing and the festive season
(09 Dec 2020)
Wellbeing and Engagement Manager, Gemma Dale
University joins the UK Reproducibility Network
(09 Dec 2020)
Part of our commitment to developing an Open Research environment
It's Community Mapping Day!
(10 Dec 2020)
Today, on World Human Right's Day, help the School of Environment, Education and Development map the way for prosthetic and orthopaedic surgeons to reach those in need of healthcare and prosthetic limbs in Northern Uganda
Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(10 Dec 2020)
Tomorrow, Friday 11 December, 12pm - 1pm
Google celebrates renowned economist and professor Sir Arthur Lewis
(10 Dec 2020)
Today's Google Doodle is Sir Arthur Lewis, who was a lecturer at the Victoria University of Manchester
Take part in a university reputation survey
(10 Dec 2020)
You are invited to take part in a short online survey about university reputation, managed by The World 100 Reputation Network
Improvements to our Academic Leave policy and new guidance
(10 Dec 2020)
A message from Professors Colette Fagan and April McMahon and Karen Heaton
Approving replacement and new staff roles
(10 Dec 2020)
Clarification
Staff benefits update
(10 Dec 2020)
Save at Jodrell Bank, a new helpline, how to look after your wellbeing over Christmas, planning for holidays in 2021 and more messages of thanks from charities.
Take time out to thank colleagues
(10 Dec 2020)
Celebrate your colleagues’ hard work and commitment over the past 12 months
Don’t be a victim of Christmas scams
(10 Dec 2020)
We all have to be vigilant to stay safe online, but scams and online crime can be particularly prevalent at this time of year.
Manchester academics recognised at 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
(10 Dec 2020)
Three Manchester academics have been named among the Laureates and Finalists of the prestigious 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Updates to immigration guidance ready for 1 January 2021
(10 Dec 2020)
From January 2021, freedom of movement between the UK and EU will end
Learn about Chinese winter food and how to make toffee apple fritters
(10 Dec 2020)
Learn how to make these warm winter favourites
Drop-in COVID testing for staff without PC access
(11 Dec 2020)
New testing time available from Tuesday 15 December
Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(11 Dec 2020)
Today, Friday 11 December, 12pm - 1pm
Review of regional COVID-19 restrictions and our University operations
(11 Dec 2020)
The majority of our staff and students will be heading off for a break over Christmas, so we wanted to outline our plans for teaching, learning and research operations for the New Year
High court judgement on former student
(11 Dec 2020)
The case of Reynhard Sinaga
Book our New Year exercise classes
(11 Dec 2020)
Online exercise classes start week commencing 11 January 2021
COVID-19 testing arrangements for students returning in 2021
(11 Dec 2020)
We're advising students to get tested before they return, and testing arrangements on campus will resume in January
Send season's greetings with our e-card
(11 Dec 2020)
Send a card that's very merry, free and environmentally-friendly
Nominations open for our highest honours or a national award
(14 Dec 2020)
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive an Honorary degree, Medal of Honour or national honour
Make a child’s Christmas truly special this year
(14 Dec 2020)
Donate toys, books, toiletries and gifts to Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2020
Issues accessing some University services - restored
(14 Dec 2020)
Services affected by the earlier IT issue have been restored
Take part in a university reputation survey
(15 Dec 2020)
You are invited to take part in a short online survey about university reputation, managed by The World 100 Reputation Network
New and refurbished buildings to open early for engineering teaching
(15 Dec 2020)
Winter 2021 opening of MECD spaces to enhance our teaching and learning
New Year Wellbeing events
(15 Dec 2020)
Resources and information to help you make a good start to 2021
Invitation to attend Christabel Pankhurst Institute launch
(15 Dec 2020)
The launch will be held on 12 January 2021
Manchester Museum receives grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
(15 Dec 2020)
The Museum has been awarded a Capital Kickstart grant of £1,304,489 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, enabling the Museum to push forward with its hello future capital project despite the financial challenge caused by the Covid-19 crisis
Have your say on GMCA’s proposals for the future of bus travel
(15 Dec 2020)
GMCA is asking for your views on its proposals following the findings of the Covid-19 impact report
Chrissie Wellington OBE wins Outstanding Alumni of the Year award
(15 Dec 2020)
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) has announced this year's winner
AVATAR2 trial launch event
(16 Dec 2020)
You are invited to the launch of the AVATAR2 trial on 11 January 2021, a talking therapy for people who hear distressing voices
Director of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment
(16 Dec 2020)
Acting Director Claire Brown appointed to permanent role following a challenging year
Staff benefits update
(16 Dec 2020)
It’s the final staff benefits update of 2020 and what a year it has been.
Call for proposals: Learning Through Research Internships 2021
(16 Dec 2020)
Academic staff are invited to submit their internships proposals by 7 February 2021
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
(16 Dec 2020)
The annual Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme will be open for nominations from Thursday, 7 January 2021
Export Controls and end of the Brexit transition period
(16 Dec 2020)
Find out what is changing, and when
WATCH: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(16 Dec 2020)
Recording now available
Cardiologist appointed International Society of Hypertension President
(16 Dec 2020)
Professor Maciej Tomaszewski recently began his two year term as the Society's President.
Aquatics Centre car park - closure during the Christmas break
(16 Dec 2020)
From 1 January 2021, the Aquatics Centre car park will be operated by Apcoa, and no longer operated by NCP
Certificate of Sponsorship timeframes
(16 Dec 2020)
Update from HR Services
Sign up to be a Compassionate Colleague
(17 Dec 2020)
Over 400 members of staff have now attended a Compassionate Colleague mental health awareness session
Chancellor takes a Winter Walk for BBC programme
(17 Dec 2020)
The programme, which aired on BBC One on Tuesday, 15 December, features Dentdale in Cumbria
A Christmas message from St Peter's House
(17 Dec 2020)
St Peter's House has produced a Christmas film with a message of hope for the festive season and 2021
2020: Our University in review
(17 Dec 2020)
We take a look back at this unprecedented and challenging year and the colleagues’ stories that made it
UoM Sport: Helping our University community keep active
(17 Dec 2020)
Since lockdown in March, our UoM Sport team has provided more than 700 Zoom fitness classes
Trade Union negotiating meeting update
(17 Dec 2020)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Changes to Redeployee Policy
(17 Dec 2020)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Support over the Christmas closure period
(18 Dec 2020)
Our University will officially close at the end of Friday 18 December 2020, and reopen on Monday 4 January 2021.
2021 Diversity Calendar now available
(18 Dec 2020)
The 2021 calendar takes on a different format to reflect our current working practices and will be exclusively available online as an editable pdf
EU R&D Programmes Announcement
(24 Dec 2020)
Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor.
Greater Manchester move to Tier 4 and our University Operations in January
(31 Dec 2020)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Safety Group and Vice-President for Social Responsibility