News archive – July 2021
Booking catering or accommodation? Keep it on Campus
01 Jul 2021
During the current climate, meetings, events and catering should only be procured in-house
Updated collection points for free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests
01 Jul 2021
Please note that the collection points on campus for colleagues and students to pick up free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow testing kits have been updated
Online staff open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
01 Jul 2021
Friday, 16 July, 2pm-3pm
Time and Autism: Are we asking the right questions?
02 Jul 2021
Free webinar to talk about future directions in improving understanding of time and autism.
NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day
05 Jul 2021
Today marks the 73rd birthday of the NHS and the first annual NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day.
Update following latest government announcement on lifting COVID-19 restrictions
06 Jul 2021
The government has announced that the remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on Monday, 19 July
Our University’s response to the most recent UUK consultation on USS
06 Jul 2021
Our response to the improved position put forward by the pension scheme
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
06 Jul 2021
Announcing the winner of the July 2021 draw
Book your place on our pre-retirement seminar
06 Jul 2021
If you're considering retiring in the next six months, our seminar will cover financial matters
Spotlight on: Parents at UoM staff network group
06 Jul 2021
This month we highlight our staff network support group for parents
Stay fit over the summer with our Be Active Zoom programme
06 Jul 2021
Our summer six week Zoom schedule will commence 19 July and run until 23 August
Teaching PC cluster upgrades
07 Jul 2021
IT Services have been working alongside staff involved in teaching activities to prepare teaching clusters for the start of the 2021/22 academic year
Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award winners announcement
07 Jul 2021
Join us as the £70,000 total prize fund winners will be announced at the Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Awards evening
Viewpoint: Melissa Westwood and Colette Fagan
07 Jul 2021
Prosper: unlocking postdoc career potential
An update on blended, flexible learning
07 Jul 2021
Our approach for next year, and the future
Learn, Lead, Progress – Developing as a leader at our University
07 Jul 2021
As part of our Learn, Lead, Progress campaign, Staff Learning & Development is sharing resources, ideas, guidance and opportunities to support your personal development and career progression
New cookie consent banner for University websites
07 Jul 2021
In compliance with UK privacy law, University websites require explicit consent to install certain types of cookies on visitors’ devices
Join our Dragon Boat Race team!
07 Jul 2021
Manchester Confucius Institute is joining forces with the Lancaster and Liverpool institutes to enter a team at the UK Corporate Games Dragon Boat Race at Wyresdale Park, Preston on Saturday, 4 September
Royal Society Summer Science 2021 event
08 Jul 2021
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute will explore what makes up a tumour at the online event starting on 8 July.
IT Services leadership structure: union meeting minutes
08 Jul 2021
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Staff benefits update
08 Jul 2021
This week we are highlighting fitness, the Big Team Walking Challenge, holidays and days out and special occasions and how to look after yourself....
MRC renews Doctoral Training Partnership
08 Jul 2021
University to benefit from multi-million pound MRC funding investment to support doctoral training.
Information on domestic abuse
08 Jul 2021
For anyone experiencing domestic abuse, working from home can be difficult and they may require support during this time
Professor John McAuliffe appointed Creative@Manchester Platform Director
08 Jul 2021
The University has appointed Professor John McAuliffe as Director of the new Creative@Manchester research platform. He will formally take up the role on 1 September 2021.
Ethnicity Pay Gap report published
08 Jul 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Northern universities announce leadership team for Northern Gritstone
08 Jul 2021
Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield to facilitate the commercialisation of university science and technology-related Intellectual Property in the north of England, announces the appointment of Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as Chief Executive Officer
International travel: what you need to know
08 Jul 2021
You must follow our overseas travel risk assessment approval process
Student wellbeing and support focus groups
09 Jul 2021
Encourage our students to participate in our focus groups
COVID-19: Know the symptoms
09 Jul 2021
Help to keep yourself and others safe while COVID-19 cases are increasing
Clearing catering boxes available to order from Hospitality on Campus
09 Jul 2021
Place your orders for Clearing catering boxes
The Big Team Walking Challenge - it's not too late to join!
12 Jul 2021
Our latest challenge is underway
MAHSC announces new Honorary Clinical Chairs 2021
12 Jul 2021
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) has announced 14 outstanding individuals as Honorary Clinical Chairs for 2021.
PS In Conversation – Hybrid Working
13 Jul 2021
With Julian Skyrme, Director of Social Responsibility and Gemma Dale, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager
Professor David Olusoga to present new BBC programme
13 Jul 2021
'Our NHS: A Hidden History' will air on Thursday, 15 July on BBC One at 9pm
Government move to lift restrictions, 19 July: University operations next steps
14 Jul 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Chair of the Campus Management Group
Contacting the Payroll team
14 Jul 2021
Find out how to contact our Payroll team and resources to help with payroll queries
Survey: career progression barriers faced by PS Ethnic Minorities staff members
14 Jul 2021
Call for survey participants
Colleagues working on campus share their stories
14 Jul 2021
Watch our film of colleagues sharing their experiences of working on campus since last March
Wellcome ISSF Fund – Inclusive Research Project
14 Jul 2021
Our University has been awarded £500,000 of funding from Wellcome, which will be matched with University funds to provide £1m to accelerate and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) throughout our research and discovery approach
Winners announced for the 2021 Harari Graphene Enterprise Award
14 Jul 2021
Two teams will share £70,000 to develop their commercially-viable technology business ideas
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month at Manchester Museum
14 Jul 2021
This summer, share the cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia
Staff benefits Update
14 Jul 2021
COMING SOON! A NEW Lifestyle Savings employee benefit
Pedestrian footpath temporary closure – Royce Landscaping Project
15 Jul 2021
The footpath that runs adjacent to the Royce Landscaping Project will close for safety reasons from Friday, 16 July to Friday, 20 August 2021
Employers’ response to second UUK consultation on USS
15 Jul 2021
94% of USS employers, including our University, support the improved position put forward by the pension scheme
Professor wins prestigious science writing award
15 Jul 2021
Professor Sheena Cruickshank has won the Association of British Science Writers Dr Katharine Giles Award 2021 for best popular article written by a scientist or engineer
2021 financial year end - key dates for transactional areas
16 Jul 2021
The financial year end will be on 30 July 2021, with the Oracle Financials system set to close at 12noon
Ever thought about becoming a school governor?
16 Jul 2021
Find out more about becoming a school governor at our online lunchtime session
Watch live: SLT open meeting
16 Jul 2021
Today, 2-3pm
NSS results released
16 Jul 2021
Message from April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Submit your reading lists to the Library for Semester 1
16 Jul 2021
Help our Library prepare for Semester 1 of the next academic year
Walk-in COVID vaccination clinics across Manchester
16 Jul 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all over 18s in Manchester – information on walk-in clinics and other services
Mulitfaith consultation session - Manchester Museum
16 Jul 2021
As part of Manchester Museum's transformational development hello future, we are delighted to be creating a multifaith space, which will be opening in autumn 2022
Introducing the Students’ Union Executive Officers for 2021/22
19 Jul 2021
The new officers will start in their roles on 3 August.
Professor Matthew Cobb presents 'Genetic dreams, genetic nightmares' on Radio 4
19 Jul 2021
New three part series focuses on fifty years of genetic engineering
Our book of the month from Manchester University Press
20 Jul 2021
Production and Operations Director John Normansell reviews this month's pick
Keep cool and Keep It On Campus
20 Jul 2021
A selection of our Food on Campus outlets stocked with cold drinks and delicious salads are open over the summer
Wellbeing Workshops – new dates
20 Jul 2021
New dates for popular wellbeing webinars and training
UoM Sustainable Futures External Showcase Launch - registrations now open
20 Jul 2021
The Sustainable Futures External Launch event, will bring together researchers from across our University and key external stakeholders
Join security guards on a Museum tour
21 Jul 2021
While on their night shift, three security guards will walk through the galleries and reflect on the Museum collections
Supporting your development from supervisor to senior leader
21 Jul 2021
Staff Learning & Development have created a suite of developmental programmes for everyone in a leadership, line management or a supervisory role at our University
Raise your research profile through UoM's Climate Questions campaign
21 Jul 2021
We are looking for academics keen to get involved in activities to support our Climate Questions campaign.
University to lead the way with crucial climate change campaign
21 Jul 2021
‘Climate Questions’ will run from September to December 2021
Manchester students to help collect Marcus Rashford mural messages
21 Jul 2021
MA students from the Institute of Cultural Practices at our University will help with collecting the messages and documenting the process
Staff benefits update
22 Jul 2021
Launch of new lifestyle savings staff benefit from our partner Vivup and register as a Compassionate Colleague
Vivup benefits platform launches
22 Jul 2021
Discounts on the things that matter most with our new lifestyle savings employee benefit
WATCH: How our donors make a difference to Manchester students
22 Jul 2021
Power of a Pound is a spoken word poem performed by Students' Union Postgraduate Officer, Nana Fredua Agyeman, to thank you for donating to help our students
Campus tour volunteers required
22 Jul 2021
To welcome colleagues who have joined our University during the pandemic we’re running some campus tours for new staff during September
WATCH: Our Distinguished Achievement Awards 2021
22 Jul 2021
Meet the winners of our awards which recognise outstanding performance across the University
North West to become advanced manufacturing hub with new government funding
23 Jul 2021
A UK consortium has secured £22.6m funding for a five-year innovation initiative, the first for the Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI), which will be based in Rochdale
New Vodafone contract – removal of short code dialling
23 Jul 2021
The short code dialling function for University mobiles is being removed to make way for Wi-Fi calling.
Get inspired by nature at Manchester Museum this summer
23 Jul 2021
Families and adults can enjoy a season of events themed around the natural world at Manchester Museum this summer
Updated collection points for free rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests
23 Jul 2021
From Monday, 26 July the collection points on campus for colleagues and students to pick up free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow testing kits will change
Halpin independent review
26 Jul 2021
Halpin independent review rates governance arrangements good and effective with some areas of leading-edge practice
£50 staff rate on rooms at Hyatt Regency Manchester until 31 December 2021
27 Jul 2021
Staff at UoM can make the most of this exclusive offer for a limited time only.
Walk-in COVID vaccination clinics across Manchester
27 Jul 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are available for all over 18s – information on walk-in clinics and other services in central Manchester
New Wellbeing Workshops - building confidence
27 Jul 2021
Available dates for our new webinar
Result from the Senate to the Planning and Resources Committee election
28 Jul 2021
Message from Mark Rollinson, Deputy Secretary on the recent election
Managing Hybrid Working successfully - more sessions added
28 Jul 2021
New: learning and development to support hybrid working
Accepting card payments: what you need to know
28 Jul 2021
How to protect yourself and our customers, suppliers and banks
Staff benefits update
28 Jul 2021
The new Vivup Lifestyle Savings employee benefit, wellbeing updates and events at Manchester Museum
Restructuring Professional Services Support for Researcher Development
28 Jul 2021
A message from Dr Andrew Walsh, Director of Research and Business Engagement
Next step in SEP organisational change
28 Jul 2021
Formal consultation starts on proposed changes to teaching, learning and student experience and postgraduate research teams
Campus tour volunteers required
29 Jul 2021
To welcome colleagues who have joined our University during the pandemic we’re running some campus tours for new staff during September
Vaccination volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours to support NHS
29 Jul 2021
Student volunteers across the University have given up over 1,000 hours of their time to support the COVID19 vaccination programme
UoM signs up to inaugural Student Minds Mental Health Charter Programme
29 Jul 2021
The University of Manchester will be joining the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter Programme.
Appointment of Head of Pensions
29 Jul 2021
Ash Field to lead on the strategic direction of the University's pension service
Demystifying regulations and commercialisation mini-series
30 Jul 2021
Events coming up in September
Take part in a study about cervical cancer screening services
30 Jul 2021
The study aims to understand more about engagement with cervical cancer screening (CCS) services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic