News archive – December 2021
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
01 Dec 2021
Today, 1 December, 11am-12pm
Staff elections to the General Assembly - reminder
01 Dec 2021
Nominations are now open – closing on Monday (6 December)
Join our next book club meeting
01 Dec 2021
The next date is Friday, 17 December at 12:30pm
Change in network connectivity settings
01 Dec 2021
IT Services have recently made some changes to network connectivity settings to improve the security of the network.
Join a Christmas walking tour with Invisible Manchester
01 Dec 2021
Proceeds from tickets sold will help support those affected by homelessness
Learn, Lead, Progress – Planning and supporting your career development
01 Dec 2021
Thinking about your next career opportunity, and preparing for it
Car Parks Office: opening times until the Christmas break
01 Dec 2021
The Car Parks Office will have revised opening times in the lead-up to Christmas while they prepare for the introduction of the pay-as-you-go parking scheme
Translational Research at Manchester 2021 – Event Programme Released
01 Dec 2021
Sir Richard Leese to deliver keynote at the first Translational Partnership Award celebration event on 8-9 December
North West business leaders welcome major report from The Productivity Institute
01 Dec 2021
Business leaders in the North West are championing plans from productivity experts to accelerate the levelling up agenda in the region
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
01 Dec 2021
Update on Giving Tuesday, our Vivup benefits platform, Christmas shopping weekend at Jodrell Bank, wellbeing and Christmas appeals
Send season's greetings with our festive e-card
02 Dec 2021
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Want to understand changes to your USS pension?
02 Dec 2021
Book now for our open meeting with an independent pensions expert on Wednesday, 8 December – and use the modelling tool to see how changes will affect you
Unions announce balloting of members on industrial action
02 Dec 2021
Message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Join colleagues in marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities
02 Dec 2021
The annual day aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities, as well as increase awareness of disability issues
Dr Sadia Habib wins Manchester Culture Award
02 Dec 2021
Dr Habib won in the Promotion of Equality and Social Justice category
COVID-19 vaccination volunteers needed
02 Dec 2021
Be part of the COVID-19 response
Be Active fitness classes during December and January
03 Dec 2021
Our Zoom and face-to-face schedule will help keep you fit and active during the winter months
Street food market returns to campus
03 Dec 2021
The popular Levy Market will be on campus on Tuesday, 7 December with all your street food favourites
Donate a Christmas gift to this year's Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal
03 Dec 2021
The deadline is approaching if you wish to donate a gift
Webinar: Understanding stress
03 Dec 2021
Join our one-hour webinar on Tuesday, 14 December at 11am
Flexible Learning: give your views on shaping our Digital Learning Environment
06 Dec 2021
As our University moves to blended and flexible learning at a greater scale, we want to ensure that the Digital Learning Environment (DLE) is able to provide the right digital infrastructure to support excellent teaching and learning
Deadline approaching for Leaders in Teaching Programme 2022 applications
06 Dec 2021
Applications must be received by 6pm on Monday, 13 December
Help support a local foodbank for women
06 Dec 2021
Emmeline’s Pantry is a Manchester foodbank for women in need. It's the last few days of their Christmas Appeal and they need donations more than ever.
Staying COVID-safe for festive celebrations
06 Dec 2021
Guidance for COVID-safe social activities over the festive period
Our plans for teaching and learning in Semester 2
06 Dec 2021
All students returning to on-campus study
Last chance before the deadline: apply to be a Microsoft 365 Digital Champion
07 Dec 2021
Staff and researchers are invited to apply by 11pm on Friday 10 December, for a chance to become one of our Microsoft 365 (M365) Digital Champions. Apply today to make a difference.
Mindfulness for the festive season
07 Dec 2021
Book on a one-hour meditation session
Staff election to the General Assembly
07 Dec 2021
Four appointments confirmed and nominations period extended until 14 December 2021
Climate Network meeting - Thursday 9 December 2021, 1pm - 2pm
08 Dec 2021
Plastics: the 6R Protocol and wider applications
Watch live: SLT open meeting on pensions
08 Dec 2021
Today, 1pm – 2pm
Send season's greetings with our festive e-card
08 Dec 2021
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
The Manchester graduate devoting his career to tackling climate change
08 Dec 2021
Matt Petinaud, an Environmental Science graduate, has made his dreams of protecting and preserving the environment a nine-to-five reality
Could you become a school governor?
08 Dec 2021
Becoming a school governor supports local communities and gives you an opportunity to develop new and existing skills
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
08 Dec 2021
How to support local Christmas appeals, last minute shopping, wellbeing, mental health support and how to access our employee assistance programme now and over the holiday period
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
08 Dec 2021
Announcing the winner of the December 2021 draw
Guidance on international travel
08 Dec 2021
What you need to know about self-isolation and quarantine if you're planning international travel
Join our training session to learn basic life support
08 Dec 2021
The session is on Wednesday, 15 December from 4pm until 5:30pm
Radical Readers December book group: Beyond Black History Month
08 Dec 2021
Black History Month might be assigned to October – but the aims of the campaign, including awareness and recognition, remain pertinent year-round
Updated Government guidance
08 Dec 2021
The Government has announced new COVID-19 guidance in response to rising cases of the Omicron variant
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series 2022
09 Dec 2021
Sustainable Futures has launched the first set of events, as part of the 2022 Seminar Series
Professor David Olusoga awarded prestigious President's Medal
09 Dec 2021
The British Academy has awarded Professor David Olusoga the President’s Medal, its most prestigious accolade, for telling diverse stories from Britain’s past
Call for Applications: Aurora Leadership Development Programme for Women
09 Dec 2021
The programme supports women into leadership roles
Government guidance - update
09 Dec 2021
Update following announcement of new COVID-19 guidance in response to rising cases of the Omicron variant
Update for staff following government announcement – 10 December
10 Dec 2021
Campus will remain open and in-person teaching and research will continue
Postponement of Winter Graduation Ceremonies to March/April 2022
10 Dec 2021
Message from Nancy Rothwell and Nalin Thakkar
Golden Mummies of Egypt to open in Shanghai
13 Dec 2021
Manchester Museum’s landmark exhibition moves from success in Beijing to Shanghai
Last chance to visit Manchester Museum Shop
13 Dec 2021
It’s your last chance to visit Manchester Museum Shop on Friday, 17 December before it temporarily closes as part of Manchester Museum’s redevelopment
Making hybrid inclusive for all
13 Dec 2021
Hybrid working update
COVID update – make sure you get boosted
13 Dec 2021
Booster jabs now available to everyone over 18 years old
StellarHE leadership programme: applications now open
14 Dec 2021
StellarHE is a leadership development programme for diverse leaders (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) in higher education
Furniture store Christmas and New Year closure
14 Dec 2021
Our furniture store will have revised opening times
Volunteers needed: Help the homeless with Mustard Tree
14 Dec 2021
Christmas is a season of giving, so there’s no better time to volunteer
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
14 Dec 2021
Thursday 16 December, 12-1pm
Guidance to the end of Semester 1
14 Dec 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Management Group and Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Help shape communications for the Womens Higher Education Network
14 Dec 2021
The Womens Higher Education Network is looking for volunteers
Building access on campus from week commencing 20 Dec
14 Dec 2021
Selected buildings on campus will require a swipe card to access from Monday 20 December
Lecturer named Young Woman Engineer of the Year
15 Dec 2021
Aerospace Systems Lecturer Dr Ciara McGrath has been named the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year
Be Active Christmas and New Year exercise classes
15 Dec 2021
Keep active over the festive period by joining our fitness classes
Reminder about Semester 2 teaching resources from the Library
15 Dec 2021
Submitting Reading Lists
Send season's greetings with our festive e-card
15 Dec 2021
It's not too late to send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Sign up to receive the Pankhurst newsletter
15 Dec 2021
Keep up to date with the Institute's latest news and events as well as funding and fellowship opportunities
WATCH: Want to understand changes to your USS pension?
15 Dec 2021
Recording of our open meeting with an independent pensions expert on Wednesday, 8 December now available – and use the modelling tool to see how changes will affect you
Switch off this Christmas
15 Dec 2021
Our University is switching off this Christmas, and you can help
Watch live: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
16 Dec 2021
Today, 12-1pm
Coronavirus Special Leave for 2022
16 Dec 2021
Message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
16 Dec 2021
It’s been another challenging year but we have delivered an improved suite of benefits for you.
Wellbeing help and resources over Christmas and the New Year
16 Dec 2021
Message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Car parks update: Christmas/New Year closure plus PAYG scheme launch
16 Dec 2021
Find out about access to campus car parks, plus the launch of the pay as you go scheme
Income Office closure
16 Dec 2021
Update
IT support over the Christmas break
16 Dec 2021
If you have any IT queries over the break, IT Services are still here for you.
Nominate a colleague for a Distinguished Achievement Award, 2022
17 Dec 2021
Faculties and all members of staff are invited to nominate individuals or teams at the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Support for students over the Christmas closure
17 Dec 2021
Information and help for students on and off-campus
Widening Participation 2021 Highlights
17 Dec 2021
We're pleased to announce the launch of our Widening Participation 2021 Highlights publication
Take part in a university reputation survey
17 Dec 2021
You are invited to take part in a short online survey about university reputation, managed by The World 100 Reputation Network
Watch the recording of our latest SLT open meeting
17 Dec 2021
The latest SLT open meeting took place on Wednesday, 16 December
A Jurassic effort for Stan's Secret Santa
17 Dec 2021
The Manchester Museum received more than 350 donations for their Stan's Secret Santa campaign
Nominations open: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour and national honours
20 Dec 2021
Your chance to honour remarkable individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society and embody our values
Reminder: work your pension out and have your say
20 Dec 2021
USS consultation ends on Monday, 17 January – have your say and use the modelling tool to see how changes will impact you
Join us at our next Book Club meeting
20 Dec 2021
Next meeting Friday, 28 January 2022, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Making hybrid work more inclusive – new workshops
20 Dec 2021
Book now – more of our popular focus groups and shared learning sessions now available
Let’s hear it for our Tree Musketeers!
20 Dec 2021
Our students plant over 100 trees to help fight climate crisis
2021: Our University in review
21 Dec 2021
We take a look back at another unprecedented and challenging year and the colleagues’ stories that made it
WATCH: Nancy and Patrick thank all our staff
21 Dec 2021
Our President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell and Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Hackett give an end of year message, thanking colleagues for all of their hard work
Change to Fit Note procedure for sickness absence
21 Dec 2021
The Government has made a temporary change to the Fit Note Scheme (formerly known as ‘sick notes’)
50,000 Actions over Christmas and the New Year
22 Dec 2021
Visit our 50,000 Actions Portal for seasonal ideas and inspiration to live more sustainably and take care of our planet
Christmas and New Year closure: additional information
22 Dec 2021
Our University will close today (Wednesday, 22 December) and will reopen on Tuesday, 4 January 2022