News archive – March 2022
Transition to new TLSE and PGR PS management structures to begin
(01 Mar 2022)
Transition to our new organisational model will begin on 7 March 2022
Delivering Imagine2030
(01 Mar 2022)
The University of Manchester Library Annual Report 2020/21
Team Rwanda: Applications open for flagship volunteer project
(01 Mar 2022)
Creating opportunities for Widening Participation students
Reminder: Network maintenance during March
(01 Mar 2022)
Upcoming IT maintenance on 3 and 17 March may cause disruption to the Wi-Fi and wired network
Join a discussion on hybrid working and inclusion
(01 Mar 2022)
Join a University panel 4-5pm on Monday, 7 March as part of our International Women's Day celebrations
The UK-China Photography Competition returns for its fourth year
(01 Mar 2022)
Hosted by Creative Manchester and Manchester China Institute, this year’s theme centres around “The Feeling of Home.”
Supporting each other, during the current European conflict
(01 Mar 2022)
Support and advice for staff and students
Have your say on our People and Organisational Development strategy
(01 Mar 2022)
Join Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development, for this International Women's Day themed session on Monday, 7 March, 3pm-4pm
Get involved in our Community Festival
(02 Mar 2022)
The deadline to register your interest in taking part has been extended to Friday, 11 March
Shaping our People and OD strategy
(02 Mar 2022)
Have your voice heard and share your ideas as we create our new strategy
Senate Statement regarding Conflict in Ukraine
(02 Mar 2022)
A further statement has been unanimously agreed by our University’s principal academic authority
Recruitment drive at Jodrell Bank
(02 Mar 2022)
New visitor offer to open this summer
Award-winning regional development expert joins AMBS
(02 Mar 2022)
Professor Raquel Ortega-Argilés has been appointed Chair of Regional Economic Development at Alliance Manchester Business School.
Eat to Beat the Menopause, Monday 7 March, 12pm - 1pm
(02 Mar 2022)
Sign up for an event with Registered Nutritional Therapist Fiona Hutchison for International Women’s Day
Book your place: WHEN - Women's Higher Education Network, Monday 7 March
(02 Mar 2022)
Find out more about WHEN with Alice Chilver, Founder and CEO and Yasmin Ali, Director of Operations at this event staged for International Women's Day
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(03 Mar 2022)
International Women's Day, new benefits A-Z, Mother's Day inspiration and Vivup prize draw
International Women's Day - Being a Male Ally, Wednesday 9 March, 10.15am - 11am
(03 Mar 2022)
Join Nalin Thakkar and Patrick Hackett for a discussion on the role of male allies at our University
International Women's Day - Burnout: A Lived Experience, Thursday 10 March
(03 Mar 2022)
Join Deborah Bulcock as she openly shares her own journey with burnout, providing insights on the factors that led to it, what it felt like to live through, and what she learned from the experience
University Mental Health Day - 3 March 2022
(03 Mar 2022)
This national event is the biggest day of the year for student mental health
Celebrating International Women's Day: launch of @WAM - Women at Manchester
(03 Mar 2022)
Join the launch of our University’s new Women’s Network, Tuesday 8 March, 10am – 11am
UCIL celebrates recording breaking student enrolments
(03 Mar 2022)
Key milestone allowing students to study beyond disciplinary boundaries
Conflict in Ukraine
(03 Mar 2022)
A statement from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Do you have a question about Microsoft 365?
(03 Mar 2022)
Connect with your local M365 Digital Champion, for support to find out the answer
International Women's Day - how do we #BreakTheBias?
(04 Mar 2022)
Join our panel to discuss this year's International Women's Day theme #BreakTheBias on Wednesday 9 March, 12pm - 1pm
Viewpoint: Professor Judy Williams
(04 Mar 2022)
Every day is a learning day – the impact of D2 Fellowships at the University
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2022/23
(04 Mar 2022)
Book a session to find out more
Athena Swan, Disability Confident & the Race Equality Charter: Wednesday 9 March
(04 Mar 2022)
Join our University Academic Leads for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for this charter marks update for International Women’s Day
Dr Alison Fisher appointed as academic theme lead for UCIL
(07 Mar 2022)
A message from Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice President for Blended and Flexible Learning
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(07 Mar 2022)
Our next PSLT online open meeting is on Wednesday, 16 March at 11:30am
Consultancy process up and running
(07 Mar 2022)
Faculty of Science and Engineering fully switched to new consultancy service – making it quicker and easier for colleagues who want to make an impact
Academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences
(07 Mar 2022)
Professors Rob Ford and Edward Fieldhouse recognised for excellence and impact of their work in politics and electoral behaviour
Book on a digital wellbeing workshop
(07 Mar 2022)
Explore the impact of digital on your wellbeing in this staff-focused online workshop
Planned outages on My Manchester and Video Portal
(07 Mar 2022)
Due to planned maintenance, some services will be unavailable on the morning of Friday 11 March.
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(07 Mar 2022)
Announcing the winner of the March 2022 draw
Encourage our students to vote for their Students’ Union
(07 Mar 2022)
Just five minutes for our students to have their say – slides and information for colleagues available
Bone density screening available at the Sugden Centre
(08 Mar 2022)
You can book an appointment on Tuesday, 29 March
Rescheduled graduation ceremonies: March - April 2022
(08 Mar 2022)
At Whitworth Hall from Monday, 21 March to Friday, 8 April 2022
We’re changing how students log in from tomorrow
(08 Mar 2022)
2-factor authentication will be required for all taught students to access Blackboard, University email and Microsoft 365 from tomorrow, Wednesday 9 March 2022.
Manchester Museum announces Anita Sethi as first Writer-in-Residence
(08 Mar 2022)
Anita is an award-winning writer and broadcaster whose acclaimed book l ‘I Belong Here: A Journey along the Backbone of Britain’ blends memoir, nature writing and current affairs, the paperback edition for which is published this spring
University and College Union (UCU) further industrial action
(08 Mar 2022)
Pay and working conditions
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
(08 Mar 2022)
A message from our Director of People and Organisational Development, Adèle MacKinlay
Sustainable Futures Seminar: registrations now open
(08 Mar 2022)
Book your place on our next seminar
A reminder to Keep It On Campus
(08 Mar 2022)
What to do if you are booking events and meeting spaces
Purple Wavers launch Great Manchester Run
(08 Mar 2022)
Students and staff dropped in on the Great Manchester Run to help launch this year’s event last week
Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series
(08 Mar 2022)
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is delighted to announce the Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series
Reminder: Network maintenance on Thursday 17 March
(09 Mar 2022)
Upcoming IT maintenance on 17 March may cause disruption to the Wi-Fi and wired network
Hybrid working survey results
(09 Mar 2022)
Survey results show that hybrid working has improved staff wellbeing and productivity
Viewpoint: Professor Danielle George
(09 Mar 2022)
What next for Flexible Learning?
Book now - Shaping our strategies
(09 Mar 2022)
Have your voice heard and share your ideas as we create our new strategies
Learn, Lead, Progress: Widening Participation training module
(09 Mar 2022)
Understand access to higher education through our new module
Duo 2-factor authentication now required for Blackboard access
(09 Mar 2022)
All staff must now use Duo to access Blackboard
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(10 Mar 2022)
Bluedot festival staff offer, Easter camp offer, benefits A-Z, International Women's Day, wellbeing courses, ideas for Mother’s Day gifts an how to donate via the payroll giving scheme.
Our response to the situation in Ukraine
(10 Mar 2022)
The Russian government’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is of ever-increasing concern as the conflict and human tragedy escalates
University-based charity launches urgent appeal to provide Ukraine medical aid
(10 Mar 2022)
A humanitarian charity based at our University has launched an urgent appeal, as it seeks to raise money to provide emergency medical aid for the millions of people displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Request for MBA Project Participants
(10 Mar 2022)
A Global MBA Live Business Project group is supporting an Ed-Tech start-up who is developing an artificial intelligence teacher's assistant which is designed to improve the student experience, well-being and support teacher development.
Support for colleagues affected by the situation in Ukraine
(10 Mar 2022)
Colleagues who are directly affected by the conflict are invited to an informal drop-in on Wednesday, 16 March
Our colleagues fundraising for Ukraine
(10 Mar 2022)
Find out how you can support our colleagues or make a donation
University launches bioscience showcase for British Science Week
(11 Mar 2022)
The site hosts online resources developed by researchers, lecturers, staff and students to celebrate British Science Week (11 to 20 March 2022)
UCU re-ballot announcement
(11 Mar 2022)
Update from Adèle MacKinlay
Street food market returns to campus
(11 Mar 2022)
The popular Levy Market will be on campus on Tuesday, 15 March at lunchtime with all your street food favourites
Daoism in China’s Climate Change Policy: webinar
(11 Mar 2022)
Join BBC broadcaster, author and sinologist, Martin Palmer on 22 March, co-hosted by the Manchester China Institute and Manchester Museum
Take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level with She's the Business
(11 Mar 2022)
The popular event for female entrepreneurs is back and launching soon
Alliance Manchester Business School appoints highly cited regional economist
(14 Mar 2022)
One of the most highly cited regional economists globally, Professor Philip McCann, has been appointed Chair of Urban and Regional Economics at Alliance Manchester Business School.
Homes for Ukraine: find out more
(14 Mar 2022)
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government’s new Homes for Ukraine scheme
University publishes initial research into historic links with slavery
(14 Mar 2022)
Everyone’s views are important on this topic. Please share your feedback.
New consultancy process launches
(14 Mar 2022)
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health fully switched to new consultancy service – making it quicker and easier for colleagues who want to make an impact
East Asian and BAME people encouraged to join the stem cell registry
(14 Mar 2022)
#SwabForYvette campaign appeals to people of BAME descent to find donor for much-loved explorer – and others who need life-saving match
Manchester Gold Staff Mentoring Programme
(15 Mar 2022)
Call for mentors and mentees
Jodrell's First Light Pavilion opening date announced
(15 Mar 2022)
The new interactive visitor attraction will open on Saturday, 4 June
Confidential waste collections to resume
(15 Mar 2022)
Find out more about when confidential waste consoles will be emptied
A focus on pensions – busting some myths
(15 Mar 2022)
Substantial USS increases now off the table – members’ contributions to stay at 9.8% with employers increasing to 21.6%
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team (PSLT)
(16 Mar 2022)
Watch today (Wednesday, 16 March) at 11:30am
Our University’s pay and employment conditions
(16 Mar 2022)
How we give our colleagues the best pay and conditions possible
GlobalProtect issues - resolved
(16 Mar 2022)
Updates on today's access problems with the Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Have your say on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy
(16 Mar 2022)
Share your views and help shape the new strategy
Join our Purple Wave at this year's Great Manchester Run
(16 Mar 2022)
You can take part in the 10km or half marathon events on Sunday, 22 May
Teaching Assistant enhanced sick pay provision
(16 Mar 2022)
Our current sick pay provision for Teaching Assistants is to be enhanced
Adèle MacKinlay visits Security services
(16 Mar 2022)
Adèle takes part in an evening shift with Security services
Digital Futures: Industry Summit 2022
(16 Mar 2022)
The Interline and The University of Manchester unite for a festival of Technology, celebrating the return of in-person events with a full spectrum exploration of the future of retail and fashion technology
Manchester Magistrates Initiative launched
(16 Mar 2022)
On Tuesday the Manchester Magistrates Initiative, a new partnership between our University and the Manchester Magistrates Bench was launched
Chancellor Lemn Sissay receives OBE at Windsor Castle
(17 Mar 2022)
Our Chancellor and acclaimed poet and author Lemn Sissay was honoured for services to literature and charity
New cookie consent banner for Staffnet
(17 Mar 2022)
From Monday, 21 March, a banner will pop up on the Staffnet site asking visitors to give consent to install certain types of cookies on their computers or mobile devices
Sign up for our methods@manchester Summer School 2022
(17 Mar 2022)
Our popular programme of research-methods courses will take place online between 20 June and 8 July
Staff evacuate students from Russia after invasion of Ukraine
(17 Mar 2022)
As the world’s eyes fell on Ukraine following the Russian invasion of its borders, staff from our International Programmes Office (IPO) had to focus their gaze on getting our students back to the UK
New era for Kenyan healthcare begins
(18 Mar 2022)
Groundbreaking initiatives promoting excellence in healthcare education and training as well as developing a Comprehensive Cancer Care Services network were launched by the Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta this week
Closing soon: Library Open Access monograph competition
(18 Mar 2022)
Unfunded monograph authors: there’s just one week to enter the competition to win funding to make your monograph Open Access
New Director of IT Services appointed
(18 Mar 2022)
Patrick Hemmaway has been appointed as our new Director of IT Services
Cyber security fundamentals: protecting yourself at home and at work
(18 Mar 2022)
As the ongoing conflict continues to escalate in Ukraine, many organisations will be impacted by the heightened threat of cyber security attacks
Watch Manchester United Women play Everton in Old Trafford historic match
(18 Mar 2022)
You can claim two free tickets - a chance to be a part of a historic game
Turing-Manchester Seminar Series (RESCHEDULED)
(18 Mar 2022)
Now taking place on 29 March
Class in the Classroom: Institute of Teaching and Learning workshop
(18 Mar 2022)
Sign up to attend on Thursday, 24 March
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series – 24th March 2022
(18 Mar 2022)
The online seminars in this series will bring together researchers and key external stakeholders to discuss sustainability activity at UoM
Office for Open Research launch event
(18 Mar 2022)
All colleagues are invited to the launch event for the Office for Open Research, taking place via Zoom on Monday, 4 April, 2-4pm
Access to SharePoint 2010 websites
(18 Mar 2022)
Due to an identified cyber security threat, IT Services has changed how you access University resources that use the SharePoint 2010 platform.
Information Rights requests and Microsoft Teams conversations
(21 Mar 2022)
A reminder about the use of Microsoft Teams
Student Mental Health Matters staff training
(21 Mar 2022)
Training available in April, May and June
Our Board of Governors welcomes Deirdre Evans
(21 Mar 2022)
Chief Financial Officer of Football Foundation set to tackle risk management at our University
Creative Manchester Poetry Competition 2022
(21 Mar 2022)
Creative Manchester, in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and the Great Science Share for Schools, is running a Micropoetry competition themed around ‘Climate Change’
Be part of our most moving graduations ever
(21 Mar 2022)
Join the processions for our rescheduled graduation ceremonies following the COVID pandemic and watch from the best seats in the house
Supporting our colleagues with the Real Living Wage
(21 Mar 2022)
Our University has committed to the increased Real Living Wage rate
Supporting your wellbeing
(21 Mar 2022)
New strategy to promote an inclusive and supportive community through a whole University approach to timely mental health and wellbeing support
Institute of Teaching and Learning 2020/21 Fellowships reports
(21 Mar 2022)
We're delighted to share with colleagues the outputs from the projects completed by our Inaugural ITL Fellows, which focused on a range of ways we can enhance teaching and learning for all of our students
Manchester Graduate Talent 2022: now open for internal internship opportunities
(22 Mar 2022)
The Careers Service is pleased to announce that Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) is now open for 2022
Submit your nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards 2022
(22 Mar 2022)
Submissions invited for awards recognising a significant and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Watch the recording of our latest PSLT open meeting
(22 Mar 2022)
Our latest PSLT open meeting took place on Wednesday, 16 March at 11:30am
Remembering those we've lost on National Day of Reflection
(23 Mar 2022)
Two years on from the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, today (Wednesday, 23 March) is National Day of Reflection
Technical issue with Key Travel booking confirmations
(23 Mar 2022)
What you need to know if you've made any booking arrangements with Key Travel since 17 March
New UoM Sport staffing structure
(23 Mar 2022)
New one-team approach to ensure we deliver programmes and facilities collaboratively
Your invitation: DDAR’s coffee morning for International Women’s Day
(23 Mar 2022)
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) will be holding a coffee morning on Friday, 25 March from 10:30am-11:30am, and you are invited to join them
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(23 Mar 2022)
Our next SLT online open meeting is on Thursday, 7 April at 12pm
Dr Miriam Firth appointed Flexible Learning academic theme lead for assessment
(23 Mar 2022)
A message from Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice-President for Blended and Flexible Learning
Youth-led #BeeWell uncovers insights into young people’s experiences
(23 Mar 2022)
Greater Manchester’s #BeeWell programme, which focuses on young people’s wellbeing, carried out the biggest survey of its kind in the country in Autumn 2021
Learn, Lead, Progress: Leadership and management resources
(23 Mar 2022)
Find out more about our Leadership and Management Frameworks and associated tools and learning resources
Sexual assault: how to contact NHS referral centres
(23 Mar 2022)
The NHS has launched a campaign to raise awareness of sexual assault referral centres (SARCs)
Workshop: Connectivity and inclusivity in higher education
(23 Mar 2022)
Join us for the first of two workshops on Wednesday, 6 April from 10am until 3pm
AMBS Social Responsibility Symposium
(23 Mar 2022)
Join AMBS’ Social Responsibility Committee, chaired by Hongwei He, for our first AMBS Social Responsibility Symposium.
New exhibition, Designing Dante, launches at Rylands
(24 Mar 2022)
Explore how Dante’s Divine Comedy has been designed on and beyond the page in the 700 years since his death.
Book now: Autism Week events
(24 Mar 2022)
Events will take place week commencing Monday, 4 April
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(24 Mar 2022)
Purple Wave, bone density testing, Covid guidance, NeuroDiversity Celebration Week, Autism Pride, beauty treatments and the A-Z of all your staff benefits.
Last chance to help define the future of research support and infrastructure
(24 Mar 2022)
The Research Lifecycle Programme team are hosting their final series of engagement workshops to get researchers’ views for a RLP2 business case on future investments to facilitate research
Manchester Museum announces Wild, a new exhibition coming in late 2023
(24 Mar 2022)
‘Wild’ is a new exhibition from Manchester Museum that will explore the very concept of wild and different perspectives to bring a richness to our understanding of it
Viewpoint: Professor Colette Fagan and Angus Hearmon
(24 Mar 2022)
Investing in research support at our University
Fundraising for Ukraine Appeal: Students' Union music nights
(24 Mar 2022)
Join our students this weekend at two events
The Unseen Vulvas: Stories of Vulval Disease
(24 Mar 2022)
Challenging the stigma
Watch our online session: How to survive and thrive during menopause
(24 Mar 2022)
Our session hosted by Learning and Development to mark International Women's Day was very popular - and you can now watch the recording
Community Festival 2022 - save the date!
(25 Mar 2022)
On Saturday, 25 June we'll once again be opening our doors to the local community
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2022 - call for applications
(25 Mar 2022)
Colleagues can now submit applications to become part of the next cohort of Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) Fellowships
Everyone is invited to our Making a Difference Awards!
(25 Mar 2022)
A date for your diary - Tuesday, 10 May, 6pm - 7:30pm
Accessing information about Budget Holders and Authorised Signatories
(25 Mar 2022)
Online tool updated to simplify financial processes
Volunteers needed for our Undergraduate Open Days
(28 Mar 2022)
Our in-person Undergraduate Open Days will be returning later this year
Help shape our Public Engagement Framework
(28 Mar 2022)
Help us refresh the University's Public Engagement Framework
Network disruption during April
(29 Mar 2022)
IT Services and its network partners continue to update the University network
Join our next book club meeting
(29 Mar 2022)
The next meeting will be on Friday, 29 April at 12:30pm
Car parks and permit office: Easter opening times
(29 Mar 2022)
Find out which car parks are operating and revised permit office opening times over the Easter break
Be Active fundraiser – Ukraine Crisis Appeal
(29 Mar 2022)
Join us for some group exercise in person or on Zoom, and help us raise money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal supported by the British Red Cross
Manchester charity which creates change in conflict zones wins major award
(29 Mar 2022)
A charity that supports individuals or communities affected by war, violence or oppression which began as a University research project has won a major award
Supporting students and staff fleeing conflict zones
(30 Mar 2022)
Prompted by the acute need for support for University students and staff fleeing Ukraine, and similar situations around the world, our University is creating an emergency fund of more than £5 million
Teaching Fellowship and Teaching Excellence information sessions
(30 Mar 2022)
Book your place on our National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) and Collaboration Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE information sessions as part of the Collaborative Pipeline Programme 2022/23 - places limited
Senate elections 2022: Submit your nominations
(30 Mar 2022)
A number of appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will terminate on 31 August 2022
Advances in Data Science and AI Seminar: Augusto dos Santos Pereira
(30 Mar 2022)
Sign up to attend
Gender, Ethnicity and Disability pay gap report published
(30 Mar 2022)
Our Gender, Ethnicity and Disability pay gap report for 2021 is now available
Planned outages on My Manchester and Video Portal
(30 Mar 2022)
Due to planned maintenance, some services will be unavailable on the morning of Tuesday 5 April.
Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr Cassandra Cross
(30 Mar 2022)
Book your place
Calling all female founders, start-ups or small businesses!
(30 Mar 2022)
She's The Business returns on Thursday, 7 April
Have your say - Shaping our strategies
(31 Mar 2022)
Have your voice heard and share your ideas as we create our new strategies
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(31 Mar 2022)
Ideas on how to give back to the local community, the Ukraine crisis and run in the Purple Wave for Re-write Cancer?
Join us in marking Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
(31 Mar 2022)
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has been recognised annually since 2009 and once again we are marking this important day on Thursday, 31 March
Critical update to the Google Chrome web browser
(31 Mar 2022)
Google have issued an emergency update to their Chrome web browser, to fix a serious security issue
Professor Michael Luger, former Director of Business School 2007-2013
(31 Mar 2022)
A message from Professor Fiona Devine, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School
Join the Purple Wave fundraising team
(31 Mar 2022)
Support Re-write Cancer and secure your Purple Wave place for free
Celebrating our National Teaching Fellows: AdvanceHE Teaching Excellence Awards
(31 Mar 2022)
Following the first in-person ceremony since 2019, Professor Judy Williams reflects on the inspiring event and the outstanding work of our award winners
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series: upcoming events
(31 Mar 2022)
Book your place