News archive – September 2021
Bank Holidays for 2022
(01 Sep 2021)
Extra Bank Holiday in 2022 to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Changes to the way we advertise staff roles to reflect flexible working
(01 Sep 2021)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Prosper Postdoc Career Development Pilot – applications now open
(01 Sep 2021)
This week sees the launch of applications for Prosper’s first postdoc career development pilot cohort at the University
Afghanistan crisis response: how you can help
(01 Sep 2021)
Organisations across Greater Manchester urgenly need donations and support
bluedot returns to Jodrell Bank with headliner Björk
(01 Sep 2021)
bluedot returns to Jodrell Bank in 2022 with legendary artist performing world-first audio-visual orchestral show
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics: Manchester Town Hall and Etihad Campus
(01 Sep 2021)
Pop-up clinics will continue to offer vaccinations in September
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(01 Sep 2021)
Announcing the winner of the September 2021 draw
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(02 Sep 2021)
Explore lifestyle benefits and our local benefits via the Vivup platform, latest local benefits, Be Active updates, Sugden Centre membership, special event with Cotswold Outdoors and wellbeing during the return to campus.
Be Active: Free Zoom fitness classes during September
(02 Sep 2021)
Come and join us live on Zoom for some free September group exercise classes, starting 6 September until 1 October
Update on USS - decision of the Joint Negotiating Committee
(02 Sep 2021)
The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) has decided on a package of changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) following consultation on the USS 2020 valuation.
Manchester moves up in latest Times Higher Education world university rankings
(02 Sep 2021)
The University of Manchester is ranked as a top 50 global institution, according to the Times Higher Education (THE)
Manchester Museum's big send-off
(02 Sep 2021)
Manchester Museum hosted a number of celebratory events over the Bank Holiday weekend before temporarily closing its doors to the public so that redevelopment work can be completed
Policy@Manchester: Making the digital world accessible to older people
(02 Sep 2021)
Join a panel of experts on Friday, 17 September to discuss what can be done to make sure everyone has the opportunity to access the digital world
'Right to work' checks can still be carried out remotely
(02 Sep 2021)
New starters can send electronic versions of documents instead of hard copies until April 2022
Travelling to campus: flexible public transport options
(03 Sep 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
Manchester Student Homes: Fallowfield office closure
(03 Sep 2021)
From 5pm on Tuesday, 7 September Manchester Student Homes (MSH) will be closing their office in Fallowfield
Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(03 Sep 2021)
Tuesday 21 September, 1:45-2.45pm
Access your staff benefits through our partner Vivup
(03 Sep 2021)
Discounts on the things that matter most with our new lifestyle savings employee benefit
New workshops from the Counselling Service
(03 Sep 2021)
Our Counselling Service offers a variety of workshops
Issues accessing University services
(03 Sep 2021)
There were issues accessing University systems and services early on the morning of Friday 3 September 2021, affecting both staff and students. These issues are now believed resolved.
Join our University staff book club
(06 Sep 2021)
Next date: Friday, 24 September from 12-1pm
Survey: Understanding demand for a social media data archive
(06 Sep 2021)
The University's Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) are undertaking an exploratory review to build a better picture of the use of social media across the University’s research community.
Celebrating the Bi community
(06 Sep 2021)
This annual event on 23 September has been marked by the University every year since 2012
Reminder and more information on changes to car parking
(07 Sep 2021)
Car parking permits and systems to change from 1 October 2021
Recruiting ResLife Advisors
(07 Sep 2021)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser opens our Henry Royce Institute Hub Building
(07 Sep 2021)
CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) launches home to 400 researchers, PhD Students and professional services staff and £45 million of state-of-the-art equipment, driving research and innovation in advanced materials
Prosper Postdoc Career Development Pilot – applications now open
(07 Sep 2021)
Applications welcome for Prosper’s first postdoc career development pilot cohort at the University
Microsoft 365 online training – limited spaces still available
(07 Sep 2021)
Are you looking for ways to enhance collaborative working? Book onto a Microsoft 365 online training session and discover the possibilities.
Top tips for hybrid working
(08 Sep 2021)
Download your employee guide to hybrid working
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(08 Sep 2021)
Wednesday, 29 September, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Library student offer in semester 1
(08 Sep 2021)
Where to direct your students for key library information at the start of the new academic year
Shared lessons from hybrid working – development for people managers
(08 Sep 2021)
As part of the Professional Services pilot of hybrid working, we are pleased to introduce a new learning and development opportunity for managers leading newly hybrid teams
Walk-up IT support now available
(08 Sep 2021)
To assist with the increase in staff returning to campus, IT Services have resumed the walk-up IT support service for staff.
PROTECT report examines construction sector’s COVID-19 response
(08 Sep 2021)
A report published today as part of the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study on transmission and environment assesses the UK construction sector’s efforts to build ‘COVID-secure’ workplaces
Staff benefits update
(08 Sep 2021)
Access a huge range of discounts
Learn, Lead, Progress – managing a hybrid team
(08 Sep 2021)
Effective management of Hybrid Working teams means you see benefits like increased productivity and collaboration, better work-life balance, improved internal and external talent pools and more
Vital Topics: Regional productivity disparities and levelling up agenda
(08 Sep 2021)
Join us on Thursday, 7 October at 5:30pm
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
(08 Sep 2021)
You can now collect free rapid lateral flow tests from selected Food on Campus outlets
Upcoming book events at Blackwell's
(08 Sep 2021)
Blackwell's Manchester is delighted to confirm its autumn line-up of events
Events and catering: Keep it on Campus
(08 Sep 2021)
With more activities planned on campus, we would like to remind you that events and catering should only be procured in-house
USS pensions update
(09 Sep 2021)
USS Trustee agrees to proceed with the employers’ proposals for concluding the 2020 USS valuation
New Vice-President role to build innovation and policy links
(09 Sep 2021)
Professor Richard Jones, a noted expert on innovation policy, has been appointed to a new, senior role as Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement to enhance links with regional businesses and policy makers
Alison Shedlock wins hospitality ‘Oscar’
(09 Sep 2021)
Our Assistant Director Estates and Facilities – Head of Campus Services takes Public Sector Caterer Award at the Cateys, which recognises achievement in the hospitality and catering sector
New Vodafone tariffs and removal of short code dialling
(09 Sep 2021)
All University mobile phones and devices are moving to new Vodafone tariffs on Wednesday 15 September 2021. Short codes for University mobile numbers will stop working on this date.
Our University shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards
(09 Sep 2021)
We’ve been nominated in the categories of Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Research Project of the Year: STEM and The DataPoints Merit Award
Update on Welcome 2021
(10 Sep 2021)
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Acclaimed novel adapted for star-studded BBC drama
(10 Sep 2021)
The North Water by Professor Ian McGuire, who co-founded our Centre for New Writing, has been adapted for a new BBC series featuring a stellar cast
New online Sustainability Challenge launches in Welcome Week
(10 Sep 2021)
Encourage first year students to take their first step towards the Stellify Awards
Manchester Pride plus share your views in the Stonewall Survey
(10 Sep 2021)
All staff members are encouraged to complete the survey
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics: on campus and around Manchester
(10 Sep 2021)
You can get a COVID-19 vaccination at campus walk-in clinics, plus there are pop-up clinics around the centre of Manchester
Furlough leave ends on 30 September
(10 Sep 2021)
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) comes to an end on Thursday, 30 September 2021
Prosper Postdoc Career Development Pilot – applications now open
(13 Sep 2021)
This week sees the launch of applications for Prosper’s first postdoc career development pilot cohort at the University
University signs up to Academic Integrity Charter
(13 Sep 2021)
The University has joined 133 UK higher education institutions in signing up to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)’s Academic Integrity Charter
Funding opportunity to collaborate with Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
(13 Sep 2021)
Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are interested in developing a research collaboration project with the Chinese University of Hong Kong are invited to apply to our Manchester-CUHK Seed-corn Fund
Register of Interests declaration
(13 Sep 2021)
All staff on Grade 6 or above are required to complete Register of Interests declaration by Thursday, 30 September
Introducing hybrid working in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
(13 Sep 2021)
Jayne Hindle, Head of School Operations for School of Arts, Languages and Cultures discusses hybrid working
Could you be a Wellbeing champion?
(13 Sep 2021)
Wellbeing champions help to bring wellbeing to everyone
Houseplant sale: Students' Union
(14 Sep 2021)
The popular sale will be back at the Students' Union from 22 - 24 September
USS Pensions – proposed changes to contributions and benefits
(14 Sep 2021)
Find out more about the proposals to change your USS benefits and the way you build them up, and the change to the contributions you pay
Sustainable Futures External Showcase Launch - registrations now open
(14 Sep 2021)
Join us at the upcoming Sustainable Futures External Showcase Launch event taking place virtually on Wednesday, 20 October from 10am until 11:30am
Celebrating and recognising the achievements of our Research Staff
(14 Sep 2021)
To celebrate and recognise the achievement of our research staff, the Research Staff Strategy Group is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Research Staff Excellence Awards
Wellbeing at Manchester: Your wellbeing - a priority
(14 Sep 2021)
A message from Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Banji Adewumi and Director of People and Organisational Development Adèle MacKinlay
Scientists develop cosmic concrete from space dust and astronaut blood
(14 Sep 2021)
Manchester scientists have created a concrete-like material made of extra-terrestrial dust along with the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts
Our online Marketplace returns
(14 Sep 2021)
You can now submit ads to our online Marketplace again
Microsoft 365 online training – session videos now available
(14 Sep 2021)
If you missed out on any of the Microsoft 365 (MS365) training sessions that have taken place to date, you can now watch the training videos online at a time that suits you - discover new ways to enhance your collaborative working and communications
VR@Manchester Innovation Club with Facebook guest speaker
(14 Sep 2021)
This month, the VR@Manchester Innovation Club welcomes Dr Scott Murdison, Research Scientist at Facebook to discuss his work with the Facebook Reality Labs
Are you a future National Teaching Fellow?
(15 Sep 2021)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning welcomes expressions of interest by 9am on Monday, 4 October 2021
Our book of the month from Manchester University Press
(15 Sep 2021)
Director of Operations and Production John Normansell at MUP reviews this month's pick
New look for jobs website
(15 Sep 2021)
The University relaunches its recruitment website
Could your team be a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence winner?
(15 Sep 2021)
The University can nominate one team that clearly demonstrates having an impact on teaching and learning through collaboration
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(15 Sep 2021)
Make savings this autumn
Apple users: Urgent security update for iPhone, iPad and Mac
(16 Sep 2021)
Apple has released a critical software update to fix a major security vulnerability – you may need to take action.
Street food market returns to campus
(17 Sep 2021)
The popular Levy Market is back on Tuesday, 21 September with all your street food favourites
Dilworth Street car park barriers
(17 Sep 2021)
Update on parking at Dilworth Street
Teaching and learning in the new academic year
(17 Sep 2021)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Management Group and Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Volunteer remote summer project supports Rwandan social enterprise
(17 Sep 2021)
Our students have adapted tremendously to the challenges of volunteering during the pandemic
Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap
(17 Sep 2021)
The open resource for the music industry, the Roadmap to Super Low Carbon Live Music, was commissioned by the band and produced by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
WATCH: Our video on reducing COVID-19 transmission risk
(17 Sep 2021)
Key points and guidance to protect our University community as more staff and students return to campus
Turing Institute Funding: Health and Care, Sustainability and Digital Twins
(17 Sep 2021)
Upcoming 'sandpit' events in November and December
Free eye tests
(21 Sep 2021)
Book now for a free eye examination at the University Teaching clinic
Watch live: SLT open meeting
(21 Sep 2021)
Today, 1.45pm-2.45pm
Learn Mandarin with Manchester Confucius Institute
(21 Sep 2021)
Enrolment is now open for online courses which begin this autumn
Ian McGuire talks about his new book, The Abstainer
(21 Sep 2021)
One of many exciting events to come from The Centre for New Writing and Blackwell’s bookshop
Syriac Manuscripts added to Manchester Digital Collections
(21 Sep 2021)
Material from the John Rylands Research Institute and Library’s exceptional collection available to explore for the first time
Award-winning Food Market reopens in University Place
(21 Sep 2021)
Art, music and dancing to celebrate the return of our fabulous food stalls
Supporting remote learners in PC clusters
(21 Sep 2021)
To ensure synchronous teaching is made more accessible to remote learners, a solution has been put in place which will allow you to deliver dual learning in PC clusters. This ensures that students logging in remotely will receive the same quality of teaching as those who are on campus.
Viewpoint: Patrick Hackett
(21 Sep 2021)
Slowly emerging from upheaval – an opportunity to do things differently
University responds to latest pension consultation
(21 Sep 2021)
Views had been sought by Universities UK
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(22 Sep 2021)
Our next PSLT online open meeting will be on Wednesday, 29 September from 11.30am – 12.30pm
Last chance to book - Live ‘Welcome to Microsoft 365’ webinar
(22 Sep 2021)
Don't miss your chance to post your questions directly to certified Microsoft 365 (MS365) experts, via the live event chat.
University switchboard – temporary opening times
(22 Sep 2021)
The University’s switchboard service will be operating with slightly reduced hours with immediate effect.
UCU ballot announcement
(22 Sep 2021)
Update from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Update on flooding affecting areas of campus
(22 Sep 2021)
Important update on this morning's flooding incident
Flexible Learning - feed in to shape our future
(22 Sep 2021)
As we move out of the pandemic response and towards our University's future vision for teaching and learning, there are lots of ways to get involved and shape our approach
Today's flooding incident - thank you to colleagues
(22 Sep 2021)
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Staff benefits update
(22 Sep 2021)
Coming soon… Big savings with our new Cycle to Work employee benefit and Vivup prize draw
Our innovative development of employability skills wins awards
(23 Sep 2021)
Honours for UCIL course Creating a sustainable world, our Justice Hub and Library Peer Support team
Keeping everyone safe on campus
(23 Sep 2021)
Message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Management Group.
WATCH: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(23 Sep 2021)
Recording now available
Street food market returns to campus
(24 Sep 2021)
The popular Levy Market will be back Tuesday, 28 September with all your street food favourites
Delay to car parking pay as you go scheme
(24 Sep 2021)
The launch of the car parking pay as you go scheme, due to take place on 1 October 2021, has been delayed.
Wi-Fi issues on campus (archive)
(27 Sep 2021)
Information about Wi-Fi issues
University responds to UCU ballot plans
(27 Sep 2021)
A focus on USS pension
Foodbank collection and activism event
(28 Sep 2021)
Student-founded foodbank calling on Mancunian Changemakers to donate and shape new conversations about inequalities in the city
Major funding boost for UK's open research agenda
(28 Sep 2021)
Our University is one of 18 institutional members of the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) receiving significant funding to drive uptake of open research practices across the sector, furthering the UK’s position at the forefront of rigorous and reproducible research.
First ever civic university agreement for Greater Manchester signed
(28 Sep 2021)
The five higher education institutions of Greater Manchester have launched a flagship agreement with mayor Andy Burnham to work together to drive social and economic change in the city region.
UoM sport, fitness and exercise classes
(28 Sep 2021)
Face to face sessions are returning with small group sessions which will be sociable and fun.
UoM collaboration to help deliver Sustainable Development Goals
(28 Sep 2021)
Manchester and Association of Commonwealth Universities collaborate for Sustainable Development Goals
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(29 Sep 2021)
Today, 29 September, 11:30am-12:30pm
Changes to the leadership structure in IT Services
(29 Sep 2021)
Changes to the leadership structure in IT Services
Change in supplier of Office Supplies
(29 Sep 2021)
A message from the Central Procurement Office
Learn, Lead, Progress - developing yourself and others
(29 Sep 2021)
Find out more about our Learning for All Calendar for 2021-22 and other supporting resources available for all staff from Staff Learning and Development
David Olusoga OBE to chair panel on diversity in statues and public memorials
(29 Sep 2021)
Black History Month event: 12pm, Tuesday 5 October 2021, at the Whitworth
Essential Upgrade to Windows 10 for all University Windows 7 Devices
(29 Sep 2021)
Staff using University Windows 7 desktop computers (PCs) and laptops are now being asked to ensure these devices are up to date and secure by upgrading them to Windows 10.
Now available to view – our Microsoft 365 online video training series
(30 Sep 2021)
If you missed out on any of the recent Microsoft 365 (MS365) training sessions, you can now watch the full suite of training videos online at a time that suits you.
Launch of new cycle to work scheme
(30 Sep 2021)
Switch to a greener commute with our new Cycle to Work employee benefit!
Staff benefits update
(30 Sep 2021)
Switch to a greener commute with our new Cycle to Work employee benefit and new Be Active classes
Bone Density Tests at the Sugden Centre
(30 Sep 2021)
Safe, painless tests with health advice on Monday, 18 October
Volunteering 101 – information session for staff
(30 Sep 2021)
Designed to help you navigate volunteering and all things Stellify
Our Maternal and Fetal Health Researchers are 'Stepping up for Stillbirth'
(30 Sep 2021)
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre staff and students will take two million steps in their memory
Foundation Day
(30 Sep 2021)
We are looking forward to celebrating our Foundation Day on Wednesday 6 October 2021.
Delay in producing Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards
(30 Sep 2021)
Please reassure students that this delay will not affect their enrolment or stay – advice from UK Visas and Immigration authority (UKVI)
New approach to supporting colleague performance
(30 Sep 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Black History Month events
(30 Sep 2021)
For Black History Month this year, the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Centre has an exciting programme of in-person events as well as planned staff and guest blogs, reading lists and playlists