News archive – April 2022
Watch: Chancellor Lemn Sissay receiving his OBE
(01 Apr 2022)
A fascinating look behind the scenes of investitures at Windsor Castle, as Lemn receives his OBE from HRH The Prince of Wales
Wellbeing webinar: Stress awareness
(01 Apr 2022)
April is Stress Awareness Month
Humans In The Loop: The Future of Design and Digital Manufacturing
(01 Apr 2022)
Sign up to attend on Thursday, 16 June
A reminder to Keep It On Campus
(01 Apr 2022)
What to do if you are booking events and meeting spaces
Living with Covid - updated guidance for staff
(01 Apr 2022)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and chair of the Campus Management Group
Last chance to book: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(01 Apr 2022)
Our next SLT online open meeting is on Thursday, 7 April at 12pm
Applications open for Inclusive Advocacy Programme
(04 Apr 2022)
The programme connects senior research leaders to talented research staff for a 12-month period
Last chance to sign up for Manchester Gold mentoring programme
(04 Apr 2022)
Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme closes on Tuesday, 12 April
University publishes initial research into historic links with slavery
(04 Apr 2022)
Everyone’s views are important - please share your feedback in our survey
The Office for Open Research officially launched
(04 Apr 2022)
The University of Manchester’s Office for Open Research launched this week.
Today's street food market: cancelled
(05 Apr 2022)
The organisers of Levy Market have made the decision to cancel today's street food market on Bridgeford Street due to the weather forecast
SafePod: Securely access research Data Centre datasets on campus
(05 Apr 2022)
In collaboration with the ESRC SafePod Network, the University has now launched a SafePod on campus in the Main Library
Right to work checks are changing
(05 Apr 2022)
Right to work checks must be carried out via the Home Office's online service
A warm welcome to Board Sketch #2
(05 Apr 2022)
These sketches are aimed at giving you more insight into each of the Board of Governors meetings to help engage our University community with the Board and its work
New Senior Executive sponsors for Staff Network Groups
(05 Apr 2022)
Four Staff Network Groups have been allocated senior executive sponsors
British Pop Archive set to open at John Rylands Research Institute and Library
(06 Apr 2022)
The archive will celebrate and preserve British popular music and other aspects of popular culture, recognising its pivotal influence on the world stage
How you can help protect yourself and our University
(06 Apr 2022)
Cyber security: be extra vigilant and aware
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(06 Apr 2022)
Announcing the winner of the April 2022 draw
New StaffNet site for Research and Business Engagement
(06 Apr 2022)
New StaffNet site for Research and Business Engagement to complement our externally facing research strategy web pages
Watch live: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
(07 Apr 2022)
Watch today (Thursday, 7 April) at 12pm
Reminder: Network disruption during April, starting this weekend
(07 Apr 2022)
IT Services and its network partners continue to update the University network
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(07 Apr 2022)
Stress awareness, Blackwell's, Fundraising for the Ukraine Crisis appeal with Be Active, Update on Summer fitness sessions and financial wellbeing in these difficult times
Staff Survey 2022 to launch 26 April
(07 Apr 2022)
Your voice is important - please share your views
Research Office Update (March 2022)
(07 Apr 2022)
The latest funding news, updates and open calls are below. If you have anything that you would like to be shared in future updates, please email research.services@manchester.ac.uk
Our new University Chancellor
(07 Apr 2022)
Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England Nazir Afzal OBE is next Chancellor of The University of Manchester
Could you be a Manchester Gold mentor?
(07 Apr 2022)
We have received very high levels of interest from mentees, but unfortunately we have a current shortfall in applications from mentors
University to host 2022 EUA-CDE Annual Meeting
(07 Apr 2022)
Registration is now open
Learn, Lead, Progress: Developing your career
(07 Apr 2022)
Would you like to progress your career and are wondering where to start?
Refugee Afghani women given free MA places
(07 Apr 2022)
Our University has provided free places on its Masters in Educational Leadership in Practice programme to a group of 15 Afghani refugee women, supporting them in their ambition to set up schools, colleges and nurseries for Afghani refugees living in exile
TAI Annual Lecture 2022: Removing the blinkers – why is it so difficult?
(07 Apr 2022)
With guest speaker Dame Judith Hackitt
Nominations are open for the Students’ Union awards
(08 Apr 2022)
Celebrating what makes Manchester amazing
Deadline reminder for completing strike declaration forms
(08 Apr 2022)
If you took part in strike action on any or all of the following days 28, 29, 30, 31 March and 1 April, you need to complete our declaration form
Budget holders and Oracle Financial approvers: setting vacation rules
(08 Apr 2022)
Setting approval delegations for planned absence
Get fit for summer with our Be Active classes
(08 Apr 2022)
Sign up for our eight-week exercise classes
Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase: Call for submissions
(08 Apr 2022)
The Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase returns for its seventh year on Thursday, 16 June 2022
Updated training focusing on stress and mental health available
(08 Apr 2022)
Sign up for an e-learning course designed to assist staff to support colleagues who are experiencing stress and difficulties with their mental health
Find books in Main Library more easily with ‘Locate This Book’
(11 Apr 2022)
View an interactive map showing your book’s exact location in Main Library.
Street food market returns to campus
(11 Apr 2022)
The popular Levy Market will be on campus on Tuesday, 12 April at lunchtime with all your street food favourites
Last chance to sign up for Manchester Gold mentoring programme
(11 Apr 2022)
Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme closes tomorrow (Tuesday, 12 April)
New training resources from Policy@Manchester
(11 Apr 2022)
Resources available for policy engagement and impact
Manchester Museum appoints new Environmental Action Manager
(11 Apr 2022)
Manchester Museum has announced that is has appointed Hannah Hartley as its Environmental Action Manager, a new position for the museum.
Webinar: Figshare research data repository
(11 Apr 2022)
Following successful webinars in 2021, the Research Lifecycle Programme and Library team are holding another webinar with Figshare, the University’s institutional research data repository.
Intermittent IT connectivity issues - update 2
(12 Apr 2022)
IT services are investigating intermittent issues some people are having accessing University services
We’ve taken action on…hybrid working for PS staff
(12 Apr 2022)
Is it worth 15 minutes of your time to fill in the Staff Survey? We think so, because when you tell us what you think, we listen and take action
Listen: Our new Chancellor on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs
(12 Apr 2022)
Find out more about our new Chancellor Nazir Afzal as he picks his favourite tracks, book and luxury item
Over $500,000 of funding awarded for Canadian research internships
(12 Apr 2022)
42 University of Manchester students have been selected to take part in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship scheme this year.
Teaching and Scholarship Network event
(12 Apr 2022)
12 May 1.30 pm
Observing Ramadan: guidance for staff and students
(12 Apr 2022)
What you need to know about supporting colleagues observing Ramadan
Watch the recording of our latest SLT open meeting
(12 Apr 2022)
Our latest SLT open meeting took place on Thursday, 7 April at 12pm
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
(12 Apr 2022)
How to submit a nomination
Eli Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2022: introduction and overview webinar
(12 Apr 2022)
Interested in the Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award? Join this webinar to find out more
Athena Swan progress for the Schools of Natural Sciences and Engineering
(13 Apr 2022)
The ongoing commitment to gender equality in the Faculty of Science and Engineering has been recognised by Advance HE with the School of Natural Sciences receiving a Silver Athena Swan award.
University Equality Information report published
(13 Apr 2022)
The University’s Equality Information report 2022 has now been published
Update on UCU ballots on pay and working conditions, and pension
(13 Apr 2022)
Message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Becoming an accredited menopause friendly employer
(13 Apr 2022)
We are delighted to announce our commitment to becoming an accredited menopause friendly employer.
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(13 Apr 2022)
We have a few Easter updates on Vivup for you, free Will writing service, bookable wellbeing and fitness sessions, menopause news and how to support The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Maintenance on IT sign-in service
(13 Apr 2022)
IT Services will be performing maintenance on one of the IT login services between 9am-9.30am on Tuesday 19 April
Over $500,000 of funding awarded for Canadian research internships
(14 Apr 2022)
42 University students have been selected to take part in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship scheme this year
We’ve taken action on…senior leadership communication
(14 Apr 2022)
Is it worth 15 minutes of your time to fill in the Staff Survey? We think so, because when you tell us what you think, we listen and take action.
Queen’s canopy coming to University Green
(14 Apr 2022)
New trees and wildlife friendly hedging to be planted in November
Nominations are open for the FindAUniversity Postgraduate Awards
(14 Apr 2022)
Categories are open for staff and students
Sir Tom Shakespeare to present the Arthur Lewis Lecture
(14 Apr 2022)
The School of Social Sciences is delighted that Sir Tom Shakespeare CBE will present the annual Arthur Lewis Lecture in Manchester on 3 May with a talk on disability rights
Spotlight on: Religion and belief within our Staff Network Groups
(14 Apr 2022)
In April Ramadan, Easter, and Passover are observed by different staff groups – giving us an opportunity look at how our Staff Network Groups support people of faith
Introducing Diversity Travel: providing additional travel booking support
(19 Apr 2022)
Our new arrangement with Diversity Travel will provide colleagues with offline support for travel bookings
Could you be a volunteer Harassment Support Advisor?
(19 Apr 2022)
We are looking for volunteers to join our current team of Harassment Support Advisors (HSAs)
Manchester University Press shortlisted for the British Book Awards
(19 Apr 2022)
Our University press has been shortlisted for Academic, Education and Professional Publisher of the Year at the annual British Book Awards (aka the Nibbies)
bluedot In Conversation with BBC Countryfile presenter Tom Heap
(19 Apr 2022)
Hosted by Bruntwood, journalist Tom Heap will be in conversation with Tom Hawkins
Spring graduation: Engagement with graduates via social media and live streaming
(19 Apr 2022)
Content created by our University social media accounts received high engagement levels across multiple channels over the graduation period
Join our staff five-a-side football teams
(20 Apr 2022)
From 25 April, join colleagues to play friendly football matches
Bee Active and get moving with Transport for Greater Manchester
(20 Apr 2022)
As the weather starts improving, and as part of a new ‘Bee Active’ active travel campaign, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are encouraging people to get out cycling, walking, and wheeling this spring
Writing for The Conversation
(20 Apr 2022)
Share your research with a wider audience
Manchester children release Ukraine charity single
(20 Apr 2022)
With help from Senior Development Officer Laurenne Chapman, the children recorded their version of 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone'
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(21 Apr 2022)
The weather is improving and it's time to look at benefits that support your wellbeing!
Celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022 at summer graduation
(21 Apr 2022)
Our graduation ceremonies will take place in-person at Whitworth Hall from Monday, 11 July to Friday, 22 July 2022
Learn Mandarin this spring
(21 Apr 2022)
A new term of Mandarin courses begins next week with Manchester Confucius Institute
Simon and Hallsworth recruitment open
(21 Apr 2022)
The Early Career Research Fellowships scheme is open for applications from excellent early career scholars who have completed a doctoral degree and have already demonstrated a potential for research in relevant subject areas.
City Nature Challenge 2022 comes to Greater Manchester
(21 Apr 2022)
What is City Nature Challenge?
Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future
(21 Apr 2022)
The EPSRC has issued a pre-announcement for “Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future”.
Government call for evidence: new 10-year plan to improve mental health
(21 Apr 2022)
The 12-week call for evidence will seek views on what can be improved within the current service and build our understanding of the causes of mental ill-health
Humanities colleagues to switch to new consultancy process
(22 Apr 2022)
Faculty of Humanities fully switches to new consultancy service from Monday, 25 April – making it quicker and easier for colleagues who want to make an impact
Street food market returns to campus
(22 Apr 2022)
The popular Levy Market will be back on campus on Tuesday, 26 April at lunchtime with all your street food favourites
Be Active update: what's on and coming up
(22 Apr 2022)
UoM Sport has a number of classes and events to help get you fit or improve your wellbeing for summer
We’ve taken action on…flexible working
(22 Apr 2022)
Is it worth 15 minutes of your time to fill in the Staff Survey? We think so, because when you tell us what you think, we listen and take action.
Wellbeing webinar: mental health awareness
(22 Apr 2022)
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is 9-15 May
How is hybrid working, working for you?
(25 Apr 2022)
Manager training session on Wednesday, 27 April
Bone density screening available at the Sugden Centre
(25 Apr 2022)
You can book an appointment on Monday, 23 May
Funding and Digital Health Centre agreed by international Alliance
(25 Apr 2022)
The universities of Manchester, Melbourne and Toronto have announced new funding to develop bi- and trilateral research projects, and a declaration to establish a new International Centre for Translational Digital Health
Prosper PI Network
(25 Apr 2022)
Simple steps to supporting postdoc career development
Share your research with a wider audience
(25 Apr 2022)
How to join The Conversation - training sessions with editors
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(25 Apr 2022)
A bumpy year but our generous members donate £3,250 to help struggling local families
We’ve taken action on…EDI and dignity at work
(25 Apr 2022)
Is it worth 15 minutes of your time to fill in the Staff Survey? We think so, because when you tell us what you think, we listen and take action.
Join our Purple Wave at this year's Great Manchester Run
(25 Apr 2022)
You can take part in the 10km or half marathon events on Sunday, 22 May
Staff Survey 2022 is open – complete your survey now
(26 Apr 2022)
The Staff Survey is open from 26 April until 17 May
Introducing Diversity Travel: providing additional travel booking support
(26 Apr 2022)
Our new arrangement with Diversity Travel will provide colleagues with offline support for travel bookings
A place to pay it forward…
(26 Apr 2022)
We talk to Board of Governor lay member, Gary Buxton about who he is, how he and his colleagues support our University – and why he was drawn to this essential role
Vote in the Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition
(26 Apr 2022)
Vote for your favourite entry
Flexible Learning - Staff open meeting
(26 Apr 2022)
An open meeting to update staff on the direction of travel for the Flexible Learning strategy is taking place on Wednesday, 11 May, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Support our FoodOnCampus cafes and food outlets
(27 Apr 2022)
Our FoodOnCampus cafes need your support, now more than ever
Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research: Annual Lecture 2022
(27 Apr 2022)
This year's lecture will take place on Tuesday, 10 May at 4:30pm
Deadline approaching: Teaching Excellence Awards 2022 nominations
(27 Apr 2022)
Call for nominations for the annual awards recognising a significant and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Next steps in SEP organisational change
(27 Apr 2022)
A message from Patrick Hackett, Student Experience Programme Chair, and Professor April McMahon, Student Experience Programme Executive Sponsor
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(27 Apr 2022)
Save 10% at Food on Campus outlets, how to save at supermarkets, discounts, free Will writing, the staff survey and a focus on dementia
Issues with access to Campus Solutions student system - resolved
(28 Apr 2022)
Information regarding earlier issues with the Campus Solutions Student System
Manchester one of the world’s leading universities in THE Impact Rankings
(28 Apr 2022)
Our University has retained its position as one of the world's leading institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, released at a special event on Wednesday, 27 April
Football professionals back suicide prevention partnership in national campaign
(28 Apr 2022)
England manager Gareth Southgate has backed a partnership - led by the League Managers Association (LMA) and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham -which aims to help prevent suicide, as it is rolled out across the country following a successful launch in Greater Manchester in 2021
Join leading experts in a discussion on the future of British TV
(28 Apr 2022)
The event will mark the launch of the British Pop Archive, and the addition of the Granada TV Archive to the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Celebrating National Day for Staff Networks
(28 Apr 2022)
Have you thought about joining a Staff Network Group?
Reminder of upcoming Bank Holidays 2022
(28 Apr 2022)
There will be an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
My Manchester essential work - downtime on Friday afternoon
(29 Apr 2022)
Further to yesterday's issues with My Manchester, additional work needs to take place.
We’ve taken action on… wellbeing
(29 Apr 2022)
Is it worth 15 minutes of your time to fill in the Staff Survey? We think so, because when you tell us what you think, we listen and take action.
University ends investments in coal, oil and gas
(29 Apr 2022)
In addition, the carbon intensity of its investments has been reduced by 37%
New research calls with our international university partners
(29 Apr 2022)
We’re pleased to announce three new research funding calls with partners in Toronto, Melbourne, Tel Aviv and Stockholm happening over the next few weeks
The Turing Scheme: call now open for PGRs
(29 Apr 2022)
We’re pleased to announce that the call is open for Turing Scheme placements for our postgraduate researchers