News archive – June 2021
Expansion of the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
(01 Jun 2021)
A message from our Vice-President for Research, Professor Colette Fagan
International travel: what you need to know
(01 Jun 2021)
You must follow our overseas travel risk assessment approval process
Reminder: Lime and Select Survey become unsupported from 1 July
(01 Jun 2021)
Both Lime and Select Survey services will soon be phased out as users are encouraged to move to Qualtrics
The Guardian at 200: digital festival of events
(01 Jun 2021)
Our University has partnered with The Guardian to celebrate their 200th anniversary
Tutoring opportunities for PhD researchers and postdocs
(01 Jun 2021)
The Brilliant Club’s Researcher Development Programme offers PhD and Early Career Researchers a meaningful, paid, professional development opportunity
We're recruiting ResLife advisors
(01 Jun 2021)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Ride into summer during Bike Month
(01 Jun 2021)
It's the ideal opportunity to get back on your bike and enjoy all the benefits that go with it – from getting healthier, feeling happier and improving the environment
Invitation to online ID Manchester partner announcement
(02 Jun 2021)
10.30am - 11am, Thursday 3 June
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
(02 Jun 2021)
Colleagues and students are now able to collect free rapid lateral flow tests on campus
Preferred partner for £1.5 bn innovation district ID Manchester announced
(03 Jun 2021)
Today (Thursday, 3 June) the UK’s ambition to be a world-leading science and technology innovation hub has taken another step forward as our University announced Bruntwood SciTech as its preferred bidder to deliver ID Manchester
Professor Gary Younge shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2021
(03 Jun 2021)
Award-winning author, broadcaster and columnist-turned-Professor of Sociology, Gary Younge, has been shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2021
Professor Brian Cox stars in new BBC2 series
(03 Jun 2021)
In a four-part series, Professor Brian Cox revisits some of his most memorable moments from previous series, and explores the latest science
Manager briefings – hybrid working
(04 Jun 2021)
Register to attend a manager briefing on our approach to hybrid working
Supporting staff having the COVID-19 vaccine
(04 Jun 2021)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Keep it on Campus
(04 Jun 2021)
During the current climate meetings, events and catering should only be procured in-house
Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers
(04 Jun 2021)
Women may have a stronger immune response to a common form of skin cancer than men, according to early research on mice and human cells
Viewpoint: Patrick Hackett - working smarter and living better
(07 Jun 2021)
Launch of the Hybrid Working Principles
Our University pilots hybrid working principles for Professional Services
(07 Jun 2021)
Working Smarter, Living Better: Hybrid Working Principles
Error message when viewing certain content in Blackboard
(07 Jun 2021)
In a very small number of cases, staff and students may see the error message "Invalid action: launchPackage" when opening certain content in Blackboard
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
(07 Jun 2021)
Apply for PGCert in Higher Education programme 2021/22 entry – deadline Friday, 25 June
Demystifying regulations and commercialisation
(07 Jun 2021)
Register for first two of four-part mini-series of events at our Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation
Staff and students urged to take COVID-19 tests
(07 Jun 2021)
Message from Professor Nalin Thakkar as cases increase in Manchester due to Delta variant
Worldwide internet issues affecting University services - resolved
(08 Jun 2021)
An earlier issue with a Content Delivery Network meant that several major websites across the world were unavailable
University celebrates 200 years of The Guardian newspaper
(08 Jun 2021)
Series of livestreamed events taking place to mark anniversary at our John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Volunteers sought for Humphry Davy notebook project
(08 Jun 2021)
New project to uncover previously unpublished material from the early nineteenth century’s ‘foremost man of science’
Team Rwanda goes remote
(08 Jun 2021)
Encourage students to apply to our remote voluteering project before Monday, 14 June
International travel: what you need to know
(09 Jun 2021)
You must follow our overseas travel risk assessment approval process
Minimising travel - updated government COVID-19 guidance
(09 Jun 2021)
Updated government advice for people living in areas where the new COVID-19 variant is spreading
Trade Union meeting update
(09 Jun 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
MS Teams Guest Access
(09 Jun 2021)
Using Microsoft Teams to communicate with external participants, create teams and share files.
Have your say: Researcher Development Concordat Action Plan
(09 Jun 2021)
We'd like feedback from research staff and fellows
Manchester Museum project 'Roots and Branches' receives public funding
(09 Jun 2021)
The Manchester Museum has been awarded £136,750 of Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant funding for an ambitious two-year partnership project, ‘Roots & Branches’, which aims to accelerate the museum sector’s ability to respond to the climate crisis
Watch: the Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture with Professor David Olusoga
(09 Jun 2021)
The online event took place on Tuesday, 8 June, hosted by our Division of Development and Alumni Relations
Help shape the future of our Be Active classes
(09 Jun 2021)
UoM Sport would like to hear your thoughts on their exercise class timetable in a quick, five-minute survey
Learn, Lead, Progress – developing through coaching and mentoring
(09 Jun 2021)
Find out more about the benefits of coaching and mentoring
Staff benefits update
(10 Jun 2021)
Latest discounts, book on a virtual presentation by Crohns and Colitis UK and sign up for Love to Ride Bike Month.
University launches additional financial support for students
(10 Jun 2021)
In response to the pandemic, an additional fund has been created to further relieve the financial burden on students during the 2020/21 academic year
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(10 Jun 2021)
Thursday, 24 June, 10-11am
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(11 Jun 2021)
Announcing the winner of the June 2021 draw
Our Flexible Learning pages on StaffNet
(11 Jun 2021)
Explore our new pages for everything you need to know about the shift to flexible learning
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
(11 Jun 2021)
Colleagues and students are now able to collect free rapid lateral flow tests on campus
Lemn Sissay named in HM The Queen's Birthday Honours List
(11 Jun 2021)
Chancellor made OBE
UniForum: what you need to know
(14 Jun 2021)
This summer we are launching the fourth round of UniForum alongside several other Russell Group universities
Reminder: Short planned interruptions to connectivity – 15 and 16 June
(14 Jun 2021)
Due to a routine upgrade, there will be two short periods where connectivity to University services will be interrupted.
Join our Community Festival
(14 Jun 2021)
From 18-20 June our University will be opening its virtual doors and welcoming people locally and nationally to our online Community Festival. Why not join us!
Update on COVID-19 restrictions from 21 June
(14 Jun 2021)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and chair of the Campus Management Group
LGBT+ Staff Network Group elections
(15 Jun 2021)
The Group is seeking a new chair or two new co-chairs
Learn about Crohns and Colitis
(15 Jun 2021)
Attend a 30 minute virtual session on Thursday 17th June at 12.30pm
Manager briefing on our approach to hybrid working – new dates added
(15 Jun 2021)
As you may have seen from previous communications, we will pilot hybrid working across Professional Services as we begin to return to campus over the coming months
Wellbeing webinars: supporting returning to work for homeworkers
(15 Jun 2021)
Line managers and Wellbeing Champions are invited to sign up to attend
Interview with Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane
(15 Jun 2021)
Andy Haldane, who has joined Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) as an Honorary Professor, discusses how productivity, skills and devolution are key to the levelling up agenda
Learn Mandarin online this summer
(16 Jun 2021)
Manchester Confucius Institute is offering a variety of Mandarin courses
The Rylands to reopen its doors
(16 Jun 2021)
The historic Rylands will reopen its doors on Thursday, 24 June
Our book of the month from Manchester University Press
(16 Jun 2021)
Production Editor at Manchester University Press Jen Mellor reviews this month's pick
Booking catering or accommodation? Keep it on Campus
(17 Jun 2021)
During the current climate, meetings, events and catering should only be procured in-house
Staff benefits update
(17 Jun 2021)
Information on a free will writing service, join our community festival, learn Mandarin, share your views to UOM and staff discounts update.
Update following CPS decision regarding the incident at Fallowfield, 14 November
(17 Jun 2021)
Statement
Universities UK report on the outcome of their USS pension scheme consultation
(17 Jun 2021)
Employers representing 95% of USS current members have responded to the UUK consultation
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)
(17 Jun 2021)
Adults aged 18 and over that live in the Greater Manchester area can get their first vaccine without an appointment at the MRI walk-in clinic
EU Settlement Scheme – apply before Wednesday, 30 June 2021
(17 Jun 2021)
EU Settlement update
Meetings-light week arrangements for late 2021 and 2022
(18 Jun 2021)
Colleagues are encouraged to reduce their meeting commitments during these weeks
Pedestrian route changes – Royce landscaping works
(18 Jun 2021)
The proposed changes will be in place from Monday, 21 June until the end of August 2021
Volunteers needed to support Manchester's COVID-19 vaccination programme
(18 Jun 2021)
Our University is helping to promote this opportunity on behalf of Manchester Health and Care Commissioning (MHCC), to support Manchester's COVID-19 vaccination programme
Trade Union meeting update
(18 Jun 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
LEAP programme makes its 1,000th fellowship award
(18 Jun 2021)
More than 1,000 staff and students have been awarded an AdvanceHE Teaching Fellowship through our University’s LEAP scheme
Have your say: Researcher Development Concordat Action Plan
(21 Jun 2021)
We'd like feedback from research staff and fellows
Free Will Writing Services
(22 Jun 2021)
Presentation and Q&A
New supplier set up process: what you need to know
(22 Jun 2021)
The updated form represents a major change in process for all requsitioners when setting up a new supplier
Dr Amy Bonsall shortlisted for Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2021
(23 Jun 2021)
FSE Researcher Dr Amy Bonsall, founder and director of the Women in Academia Support Network, has been shortlisted for the Shaw Trust’s 2021 Disability Power 100
New workshops – managing work-life balance
(23 Jun 2021)
Book your place
Sign up to attend our inclusive learning workshops
(23 Jun 2021)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the Directorate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, invites staff involved in the delivery of teaching and learning to a series of inclusive learning workshops
Learn, Lead, Progress – Supporting your development through P&DRs
(23 Jun 2021)
Performance and Development Reviews (P&DRs) are an opportunity to reflect on your achievements and consolidate discussions with your manager that have taken place during the year
Flexible Learning - Our future digital learning environment
(23 Jun 2021)
A group has been set up with colleagues from across the University to review and define the shape of our future digital infrastructure for teaching and learning
Staff benefits update
(23 Jun 2021)
New benefits platform, free will writing presentation and wellbeing updates
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(24 Jun 2021)
Today, 24 June, 10am-11am
Student volunteers transform women’s shelter garden
(24 Jun 2021)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 40 students have joined forces with local residents, volunteering almost 200 hours to transform a garden at temporary accommodation in Manchester
Share your views on using Microsoft 365 and Teams
(24 Jun 2021)
Colleagues and students from across the University are invited to complete two surveys aimed at creating a programme of training, development and support to help everyone benefit from the use of Microsoft 365.
Important information on using R codes
(24 Jun 2021)
Information on purchasing IT equipment and making expense claims using R codes
New Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellows
(24 Jun 2021)
We are delighted to announce that 11 colleagues from across the University will begin Fellowships with our Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) in September.
WATCH: “There’s a lot of love in the Zoom room!”
(24 Jun 2021)
How The Whitworth built a community with no limits during the pandemic
USS update
(24 Jun 2021)
Universities UK consulting further with employers after USS Trustee and Pensions Regulator respond to its proposals
Right to work checks for casual workers - updated guidance
(24 Jun 2021)
To engage casual staff at scale and ensure that there is no delay in the staff member receiving pay, hiring managers can now undertake right to work checks directly at the interview/recruitment stage
Maintenance on the podcasting service – 28 June to 2 July
(24 Jun 2021)
IT Services plan to make some technical changes to the podcasting service (video.manchester.ac.uk) from Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July inclusive, and some services will be unavailable.
Campus maintenance work – tree surveys
(25 Jun 2021)
Health and Safety tree surveys have recently been undertaken across all our campus sites
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics
(25 Jun 2021)
If you are aged 18 or over, you can get a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) or North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH)
Watch: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(25 Jun 2021)
Recording now available
Study identifies heart block cause in athletes
(25 Jun 2021)
An international team of scientists from Manchester, Montpellier and Copenhagen have identified why some endurance athletes experience a heart rhythm disturbance called ‘heart block’
Join us at our next book club meeting
(25 Jun 2021)
The next meeting is on Friday, 30 July from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Flexible Working Policy update
(28 Jun 2021)
The University changes its flexible working policy
Viewpoint: Karen Heaton
(28 Jun 2021)
Why our hard-earned retirement is top of my agenda
Car parks update
(28 Jun 2021)
Opening hours at Charles Street and Booth Street West car parks
Researching with Impact
(28 Jun 2021)
Postgraduate Researchers’ Conference focuses on impact with top tips for academic writing, a career opportunities discussion and interactive workshops
Join the next Climate Network meeting
(29 Jun 2021)
The next meeting is on Thursday, 1 July at 1pm
Upcoming workshops from the Counselling Service
(29 Jun 2021)
Our Counselling Service is running a range of workshops taking place in July and August.
New research costing tool launches for Research Services staff
(29 Jun 2021)
Soft launch of the University’s new research costing tool, BlackDackel
Flexible Learning – mythbusters
(29 Jun 2021)
Are lectures banned? Will all teaching be online? Read our mythbusters to sort the fact from the fiction
Rescheduling of postponed graduation ceremonies update
(30 Jun 2021)
Over the past 18 months our University had to make the difficult decision to postpone in-person ceremonies for the graduating Class of 2020, and for this summer’s upcoming graduating Class of 2021 due to the pandemic
Inaugural Director of People and Organisational Development
(30 Jun 2021)
Adèle MacKinlay to succeed Karen Heaton and join University on provisional date Friday, 1 October
Watch: Dual PhD programme launch
(30 Jun 2021)
You can watch the launch of our Dual PhD programme in collaboration with the University of Chile live on YouTube
Walk-in COVID vaccination clinics across Manchester
(30 Jun 2021)
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all over 18s in Manchester – information on walk-in clinics and other services
Join the Big Team Walking Challenge
(30 Jun 2021)
Take part in our latest challenge
Staff benefits update
(30 Jun 2021)
Discounts, wellbeing and an update and on our payroll giving scheme