News archive – August 2021
Teaching Excellence Awards Winners, 2021
(02 Aug 2021)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Teaching Excellence Awards.
New Library staffing structure
(02 Aug 2021)
A message from Professor Christopher Pressler, University Librarian
Free will writing service
(02 Aug 2021)
Dunham McCarthy - Free will writing service - staff presentation
Women in higher education invited to 'The future is OURS'
(03 Aug 2021)
Future is OURS takes place between 6-10 September, 2021
Achieving so much in the most challenging of all years
(03 Aug 2021)
A message from Edward Astle, Chair of the Board of Governors and Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor
Historic correspondence collections added to Manchester Digital Collections
(03 Aug 2021)
The Letters of John Ruskin and the Nancy Cunard Correspondence are the latest collections to be added to the University’s world-class image viewer, giving users all over the world access to the unique documents held at The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Digital Futures Fellows event
(04 Aug 2021)
Thursday 23 September, 3pm-4.30pm
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(04 Aug 2021)
Announcing the winner of the August 2021 draw
Learn, Lead, Progress – developing a coaching approach
(04 Aug 2021)
How we can take a coaching approach to developing and supporting others
Pedestrian footpath closure - Royce Landscaping Project
(04 Aug 2021)
The closure will affect access to the Royce building
Unused bikes on campus
(04 Aug 2021)
Got a bike on campus? Haven’t used it for a while? Better check it’s not been tagged
Changes to car parking permits and systems from 1 October 2021
(05 Aug 2021)
What you need to know about changes to car parking
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(05 Aug 2021)
Jodrell Bank, Free Wills presentation, car parking updates, Vivup and wellbeing workshops....
Blackboard maintenance overnight on Tuesday 10 August
(05 Aug 2021)
Blackboard will be unavailable for four hours between 11.30pm on Tuesday 10 August and 3.30am on Wednesday 11 August 2021 (British Summer Time) due to essential maintenance.
Important information on changes to finance authorisation processes
(05 Aug 2021)
Managers should ensure that their teams are aware of these changes
2021-2022 pay offer
(05 Aug 2021)
Universities advised to implement pay uplifts with effect from 1 August 2021
Two finals in one day for victorious cricket team
(06 Aug 2021)
The University of Manchester staff cricket team has won the Plate competition in the Manchester Professionals’ Cricket League 2021
Campus tour volunteers required
(06 Aug 2021)
To welcome colleagues who have joined our University during the pandemic we’re running some campus tours for new staff during September
Walk-in COVID vaccination clinics across Manchester
(06 Aug 2021)
Information on walk-in clinics and other services in central Manchester
Calling all magistrates!
(06 Aug 2021)
If you volunteer as a magistrate, our volunteering team would like to hear from you
Democracy@Risk launch event
(06 Aug 2021)
The launch event will take place on Monday, 20 September from 12noon to 1pm
No programmes to go into Clearing this year
(09 Aug 2021)
Message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Performance issues affecting some University services - update 3
(10 Aug 2021)
Services have returned to normal after yesterday's interruptions
Our book of the month from Manchester University Press
(10 Aug 2021)
Assistant Editorial Controller Humairaa reviews this month's pick
Confirmation and Clearing 2021
(10 Aug 2021)
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Join our next book club meeting
(10 Aug 2021)
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 27 August from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Manchester Museum to temporarily close for final stage of transformation
(10 Aug 2021)
Manchester Museum has reached the final phase of its ambitious transformation project and it will temporarily close its doors so construction work can take place
Our University at top of UK Research and Innovation funding table
(10 Aug 2021)
The University of Manchester has for the first time finished top for the value of funding received from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Contacting HR Services about casual workers and their pay
(11 Aug 2021)
How you can help us process casual workers and their payments faster
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(11 Aug 2021)
More from Vivup, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and upcoming wellbeing courses....
Hybrid working: three tips for structuring your on-campus day
(12 Aug 2021)
Gemma Dale, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager in the Directorate of Human Resources shares some advice on how to make the most of the time you spend working on campus
Enhance your collaboration skills with Microsoft 365 (Teams) training
(12 Aug 2021)
A new series of Microsoft 365 (MS365) online training sessions aims to help colleagues understand key features and share best practice to enhance communications and collaboration for the new academic year.
Mindfulness – supporting your wellbeing during return to campus
(12 Aug 2021)
Sign up for one of our September sessions
Thank You Manchester Weekender
(12 Aug 2021)
Free entertainment and activities in Manchester city centre this Saturday, 14 August and Sunday, 15 August
Forthcoming wellbeing events
(13 Aug 2021)
We have a number of forthcoming wellbeing webinars and training sessions now available for booking, including some focused on wellbeing during return to campus
Updated FAQs - COVID-19 self-isolation
(13 Aug 2021)
The UK government guidance on COVID-19 self-isolation changes on Monday, 16 August
The Soul of the Black Earth - virtual exhibition
(13 Aug 2021)
Manchester Confucius Institute in collaboration with Heilongjiang Museum of Art and Dr He Weimin are excited to announce the launch of our new virtual exhibition The Soul of the Black Earth
Manchester moves up in latest world academic rankings
(15 Aug 2021)
The University of Manchester has moved up to number 35 in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) which ranks 1,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions
Women in higher education invited to 'The future is OURS'
(17 Aug 2021)
We're delighted to announce that the UK's most successful female swimmer, Rebecca Adlington OBE, will be a plenary speaker
Webinar: Managing anxiety and supporting anxious colleagues
(17 Aug 2021)
Sign up for our new webinar on Thursday, 9 September
Get your back to school essentials with Vivup staff benefits
(17 Aug 2021)
Discounts available from Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and many more
Learn, Lead, Progress - leading and managing at our University
(18 Aug 2021)
Find out more about our leadership and management programmes
International travel FAQs: what you need to know
(18 Aug 2021)
We've updated our international travel FAQs
The Big Walk Challenge results
(19 Aug 2021)
The results are in from our Big Walk Challenge teams
Reminder - Short network interruptions: Sat 21 to Tue 24 August
(19 Aug 2021)
IT Services plan to perform some general network maintenance on Saturday 21, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 August 2021, which will result in some short periods of interruption to Wi-Fi across campus, and all network access in some buildings.
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(19 Aug 2021)
The new Vivup lifestyle benefits platform, new local discounts, free will writing session and wellbeing updates
Help new students by joining our AskMe ambassadors
(19 Aug 2021)
Volunteers needed for the Welcome period
Leading University researchers to attend COP26 negotiations
(19 Aug 2021)
Nine researchers from the University will attend the Blue Zone at COP26, the UN Climate Change summit, to observe the negotiations that will be fundamental to securing the future of our planet.
Managed return of staff to campus from 1 September
(19 Aug 2021)
A message from Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Chair of the Campus Management Group
Museum’s ‘Golden Mummies’ collection arrives in China
(19 Aug 2021)
‘Golden Mummies of Egypt’, Manchester Museum’s first ever international touring exhibition, has arrived in Beijing for the final leg of its journey
Manchester top of the table for the UK's Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
(19 Aug 2021)
£25m value-add puts Manchester at the top of the table for the UK's Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, as it becomes partner of choice for innovation in businesses
Issues connecting to some University services - resolved
(20 Aug 2021)
On the morning of Friday 20 August, some colleagues using Sky and Now Broadband reported they were unable to access University services
COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Manchester
(20 Aug 2021)
Information on walk-in clinics and other services in central Manchester
Prosper Postdoc Career Development pilot comes to The University of Manchester
(23 Aug 2021)
Launching on 1 September 2021
Hear Dr Tony Redmond OBE discuss his new book
(23 Aug 2021)
Frontline: Saving Lives in War, Disaster and Disease is published in September
Cycle September
(24 Aug 2021)
Our University is taking part in Cycle September – the global bike challenge
Democracy at the Students' Union
(25 Aug 2021)
How our Students' Union is structured
Discover how to work collaboratively and inclusively with Microsoft 365 training
(25 Aug 2021)
The next phase of Microsoft 365 (MS365) online training is now available to book. The range of training sessions aim to give colleagues the tools to understand and utilise key features that will enhance communication and collaboration across our University.
Travelling to campus: flexible public transport options
(25 Aug 2021)
As more colleagues come to work on campus working in more flexible or hybrid ways, some of our local public transport providers are launching flexible ticket options
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(25 Aug 2021)
Great savings on Bank Holiday entertainment with Vivup and new local benefits
New on our Wellbeing blog
(26 Aug 2021)
Read our latest Wellbeing blog
Social media campaign helps identify historic window crests
(26 Aug 2021)
The campaign was inspired by ongoing survey work of heritage objects across our campus
Remembering 9/11: A composer's journey
(31 Aug 2021)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in America
Introducing hybrid working within Estates and Facilities
(31 Aug 2021)
Steve Jordan, Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities discusses the importance of empowering individuals and teams
Student swims her way to silver in the Paralympics
(31 Aug 2021)
Immunology student Grace Harvey has won a Silver medal in the women's SB5 100m breaststroke at the Paralympics in Tokyo
Dual award PhD studentship call for projects
(31 Aug 2021)
Project proposals to establish pairs of jointly awarded/dual PhD research projects between our University and University of Melbourne are now being called