News archive – May 2022
Royal Geographical Society honours Lemn Sissay OBE
(03 May 2022)
Ness Award recognises our Chancellor's contributions to promoting insightful understandings of our place in the world through poetry and the spoken word
Just one week until our 2022 Making a Difference Awards!
(03 May 2022)
There is just one week to go before our 2022 Making a Difference Awards take place, live from the Whitworth Hall
Staff Survey 2022 reminder! Have you completed yours?
(03 May 2022)
The Staff Survey is open until 17 May - complete your survey now
Issues affecting IT login and some web services - update 2
(03 May 2022)
Issues accessing some services were reported earlier today
University ranked in top 5 for digital engagement in the 2021/22 academic year
(03 May 2022)
Our University has been ranked fifth for digital engagement and online presence by the independent edurank table
Senate nominations: update
(03 May 2022)
Ballots for election to Senate are now open
Join our next book club meeting
(03 May 2022)
The next meeting is on Friday, 27 May from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Media Relations Team shortlisted for communications award
(03 May 2022)
Our Media Relations Team (MRT) has been shortlisted for a Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) regional DARE Award
Deadline extended for Inclusive Advocacy Programme
(03 May 2022)
The programme connects senior research leaders to talented research staff for a 12-month period
FBMH Black Student Collective launch event
(04 May 2022)
Join us at the Students' Union on Tuesday, 24 May from 4pm to 6pm
Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture 2022 – Innovators of Tomorrow
(04 May 2022)
This year's guest speaker is broadcaster and CEO of TeenTech Maggie Philbin OBE
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS): guidance updated
(04 May 2022)
What you need to know about the Academic Technology Approval Scheme update
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(04 May 2022)
Announcing the winner of the May 2022 draw
Wellbeing webinar: mental health awareness
(04 May 2022)
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is 9-15 May
Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2022
(04 May 2022)
15-19 June 2022 sees the return of Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries.
Celebrating National Day for Staff Networks
(04 May 2022)
Have you thought about joining a Staff Network Group?
Institute of Teaching and Learning: Focus on teaching week
(04 May 2022)
A programme of events and workshops focusing on teaching and learning practice
Call for staff Community Festival Ambassadors
(04 May 2022)
Would you like to be part of our University’s 2022 Community Festival?
Medals of Honour for Shalni Arora, Duncan Craig OBE and Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
(05 May 2022)
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell presided over a Medal of Honour presentation and dinner which took place on Wednesday, 27 April in the Christie Bistro
UKRI | Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships
(05 May 2022)
Applications are now open
Join our LGBTQ+ friendly social event to mark IDAHOBIT
(05 May 2022)
Our LGBTQ+ Staff Network invite you to join them at Milk and Honey Café on Tuesday, 17 May at 5:30pm until 7:30pm
Understand your role in higher education, and develop your career
(05 May 2022)
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2022/23 entry, and academic and PS colleagues are eligible to apply
UoM UKRI Impact Acceleration Account: Call for proposals
(05 May 2022)
The submission deadline is 13 July 2022
Viewpoint: Colette Fagan
(05 May 2022)
REF2021 results countdown – what it is and why it’s so important
Share your ideas and feedback on our group exercise programme
(05 May 2022)
Complete our quick survey to tell us what classes you'd like to see on the 2022/2023 programme
Using graphics on your email signature
(06 May 2022)
You can choose to download a graphic to add to your email signature that reflects our University's visual identity
New AMBS partnership to support SME’s post-pandemic recovery
(06 May 2022)
The new initiative will deliver a free, 24/7 programme to help at least 400 SMEs in Greater Manchester
Call for nominations for the Research Staff Strategy Group Excellence Awards
(06 May 2022)
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of our research staff
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(06 May 2022)
Highlighting a number of health awareness days, free Will writing service, mental health resources and staff survey reminder!
Staff Survey 2022 – over 3,400 trees planted so far!
(06 May 2022)
The Staff Survey is open until 17 May
Entrepreneurs share £75,000 prize money at Venture Further Awards
(06 May 2022)
After a two-year hiatus, the Venture Further Awards were held live in the Whitworth Hall on Wednesday, 4 May
Library exam and assessment support for your students
(09 May 2022)
Find out where to direct your students for support
Successful release of new processes and technology
(09 May 2022)
Latest developments from SEP
It's Women's Health Week 8-14 May 2022!
(09 May 2022)
This week is a perfect time to talk about the menopause
Staff Survey 2022 reminder! Have you completed yours?
(10 May 2022)
The Staff Survey is open until 17 May - complete your survey now
Join our Making a Difference Awards
(10 May 2022)
Everyone’s invited to our 2022 Making a Difference Awards, live-streamed from the Whitworth Hall at 6pm tonight
Cyclist raises £3,065 for University charity
(10 May 2022)
Media Relations Officer Joe Stafford cycled the Ronde van Nederland route to raise funds for medical and humanitarian relief charity UK-Med
University publishes initial research into historic links with slavery
(10 May 2022)
Everyone’s views are important - please share your feedback in our survey by Tuesday, 31 May
Sign up to Women@Manchester
(10 May 2022)
Colleagues are encouraged to sign up to the Women@Manchester staff network
Meet the winners of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Awards
(10 May 2022)
We're delighted to announce this year's winners
WATCH: Flexible Learning - online staff open meeting
(11 May 2022)
You can join the livestream today (Wednesday, 11 May) at 11:30am until 12:30pm
Institute of Teaching and Learning: Focus on teaching week
(11 May 2022)
A programme of events and workshops focusing on teaching and learning practice
Join us to mark IDAHOBIT 2022
(11 May 2022)
Tuesday, 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition: winners revealed
(11 May 2022)
Voting has ended and the results are in
REF results confirm our University as a research powerhouse
(12 May 2022)
A message from Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell and Professor Colette Fagan
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(12 May 2022)
Catch up on the Making a Difference Award winners, women's health week, mental health support for you and your family and how to access discounts
Staff Survey 2022 – over 4,500 trees planted so far!
(12 May 2022)
The Staff Survey is open until Tuesday, 17 May
Important change to an IT Service
(12 May 2022)
IT Services need to make a short-notice change on the morning of Friday 13 May
Giving a voice to singers and cultures across the world
(12 May 2022)
Our research has supported the development of natural voice practitioners and new trends in community singing – inspiring choirs and singing networks in the UK and beyond
Shaping healthcare guidelines to prevent and reduce stillbirths
(12 May 2022)
Our research into pregnancy risk factors has influenced UK and international health policy, helping educate parents and save lives
Student 2-factor authentication during online exams
(12 May 2022)
Information for staff involved in online exams taking place between 23 May and 10 June 2022.
Reducing climate change caused by shipping and aviation
(12 May 2022)
Work at our Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has been used to drive policy changes in shipping and aviation to bring greenhouse gas emissions targets more in line with Paris Agreement
University retains ‘Leader in Openness’ award on animal research
(12 May 2022)
Our University has retained its status as one of the top universities in the country for openness in animal research
Wellbeing webinar: men's health
(12 May 2022)
Sign up to attend our next wellbeing webinar
ResLife colleague wins national award for transforming student engagement
(13 May 2022)
Luci Cockayne picks up the ‘Residential Life New Professional’ award, after joining our University just last year
UK-Med founder recognised at Pride of Manchester Awards
(13 May 2022)
Professor Tony Redmond OBE gets Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedicated work on the frontline of humanitarian disasters around the world
Relocation into the new home of Engineering and Materials kicks off
(13 May 2022)
Our Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Team lead a programme of relocation of colleagues continuing throughout the Summer
Urgent: Travelling to Sri Lanka
(13 May 2022)
Important update for all staff and students
Hospitality on Campus: update
(13 May 2022)
Helping us, helping you - what you need to know when placing catering orders
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series: Dr Claudia Henninger and Prof Holly Shiels
(13 May 2022)
Sign up to attend on Thursday, 26 May
Interdisciplinary Research PS Network: Meet the research platform directors
(13 May 2022)
Join us on Thursday, 19 May
Vice-President for Research joins Times Higher Education REF panel discussion
(13 May 2022)
Professor Colette Fagan was invited to participate in an online webinar
Making a Difference Awards take place live from the Whitworth Hall
(16 May 2022)
On Tuesday, 10 May we were joined by staff, students, alumni and friends from around the world to celebrate the incredible and inspiring work of our University community
Learning at Work Week, 16 - 22 May
(16 May 2022)
What is going to be your 'Learning Uncovered' action this week?
Staff Survey 2022 - more time to complete
(17 May 2022)
The Staff Survey 2022 will now run until 31 May
Blackboard downtime on Friday 20 May between 10pm and midnight
(17 May 2022)
In preparation for the upcoming exam period, we are increasing Blackboard capacity to accommodate the anticipated higher volume of student and staff access.
Help support and cheer on our Purple Wave runners!
(18 May 2022)
We're looking for Cheerpoint volunteers for the Great Manchester Run on Sunday, 22 May
Email and Teams: communicating effectively with colleagues
(18 May 2022)
With many of us adopting hybrid working patterns, we'd like to remind colleagues of effective use of email and other communication tools
Tell us how you travel to campus and enter our £50 prize draw
(18 May 2022)
Measuring the carbon impact of commuting
Flexible Learning: A first look at the direction of our future strategy
(18 May 2022)
Share your ideas and feedback
Honorary degree for science star Maggie Philbin OBE
(18 May 2022)
Inspiring broadcaster and co-founder of TeenTech gives our Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture, asking how can we benefit from the creative thinking of those who may be younger and wiser?
Joule Library Closure and ID Manchester
(19 May 2022)
As a consequence of the upcoming closure of the Sackville Street Building the Joule Library will close on Friday, 10 June 2022 at 5pm
Digital Champions Network: Supporting you with Microsoft 365
(19 May 2022)
We are proud to announce that over 1,000 colleagues have been helped by your champs so far!
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(19 May 2022)
Reminder about the staff survey, how to access staff discounts and giving back by volunteering for Purple Wave or via payroll giving
Look after your wellbeing at St Peter's House
(19 May 2022)
Find out more about the programme of activities available
Reminder of upcoming Bank Holidays 2022
(19 May 2022)
There will be an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Launch of British Pop Archive and ‘Collection’ Exhibition
(19 May 2022)
Luminaries from the worlds of pop culture and academia flooded the John Rylands Research Institute & Library last night to celebrate the launch of the British Pop Archive (BPA) and the exhibition ‘Collection’.
Northern Gritstone secures first close of £220m ahead of first investments
(20 May 2022)
Northern Gritstone, the new investment business focused on university spin-outs in the north of England, announces a first close of £220m having seen strong interest from investors in its proposition
Preparing for your Performance and Development Review
(20 May 2022)
Your opportunity to review the past year in your role, and plan your objectives for the next 12 months
Important information about reading lists and the eTextbook programme
(20 May 2022)
Help the Library get ready for the next academic year
Urgent: eMarketplace issue
(20 May 2022)
The issue users are experiencing with the transmission of eMarketplace POs is currently being escalated as a top priority service call with Oracle
Book your place on the latest Institute of Teaching and Learning workshops
(23 May 2022)
Sign up to attend
Issues affecting usage of My Manchester and lecture podcasts - resolved
(23 May 2022)
Information regarding recent issues affecting usage of My Manchester and lecture podcasts
Mental health and suicide prevention during exam periods
(23 May 2022)
During exam and assessment period students can experience increased stress and anxiety
Further Hebrew and Persian manuscripts added to Manchester Digital Collections
(23 May 2022)
More than a hundred further items added
Discovering a head for heights…
(24 May 2022)
Diana Hampson looks back over her career and 25 years as our Director of Estates and Facilities
Supporting and mentoring black pupils to top UK universities
(24 May 2022)
The With Insight Education charity, who work in collaboration with our Access and Student Success team, was featured on ITV's Granada Reports
Last chance to book: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(24 May 2022)
Wednesday, 8 June, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Senate election results
(24 May 2022)
Senate elections were held in May 2022 for 16 vacancies on Senate from 1 September 2022
Updated policy on the use of animals in research and teaching activities
(24 May 2022)
Ensure you are familiar with the updated policy if you carry out research or teaching activities involving animals or animal tissues/cells
eMarketplace issue: resolved
(24 May 2022)
The eMarkeplace issues we have been experiencing have now been resolved and you are now able to raise orders through the portal as usual
Technical errors discovered with this year’s Staff Survey
(25 May 2022)
Decision taken to re-run Staff Survey in the Autumn
Linguistic Diversity Collective launched
(25 May 2022)
A new initiative in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures has recently launched
Rachel Brealey appointed Chief Operating Officer at the University of Leeds
(25 May 2022)
She will join Leeds on 15 August 2022 from her current role as our Director of Faculty Operations in BMH and co-director of Reshaping PS
Masood Entrepreneurship Centre: inaugural Showcase event
(25 May 2022)
Join us on Tuesday, 14 June from 1pm until 6pm
Stellify Award deadlines approaching
(25 May 2022)
The Stellify Award is our most prestigious extra-curricular award available for all undergraduate students
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(25 May 2022)
This week is a focus on events you can take part in from our friends on campus at St Peter’s and Blackwell’s.
Viewpoint: Simon Merrywest
(26 May 2022)
Why we're running our first harm reduction campaign
Book your place on the next Institute of Teaching and Learning workshops
(26 May 2022)
Places are available on the Institute of Teaching and Learning’s three-part workshop series beginning on Thursday, 9 June, exploring the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Open Research Accelerator Fund – Application deadline approaching
(27 May 2022)
The deadline for returning applications for the Open Research Accelerator Fund from the Office for Open Research is 3 June 2022
Levelling Up expert to address Alliance Manchester Business School
(27 May 2022)
Chairman of the UK Levelling Up Advisory Council, Andy Haldane, is delivering a Vital Topics lecture at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) on Thursday, 9 June at 3:15pm
Join our next book club meeting
(27 May 2022)
Our next meeting is on Friday, 24 June from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Maintenance on network storage service
(30 May 2022)
An upgrade to one of the University’s network storage services means that some services will be unavailable on Saturday, 11 June
Join the Care for Carers Day at St Peter's House
(30 May 2022)
As part of Carers Week, St Peter's House are hosting a day of events and activities for carers on Friday, 10 June from 10:30am until 3pm
Catherine Grills appointed Director of Faculty Operations (FSE)
(30 May 2022)
Catherine Grills, currently Head of Business Change in the Directorate of Planning, will take up her role on 1 July
Communicating with Employment services
(30 May 2022)
The way you communicate with Employment services is changing
Looking back: By Royal Appointment
(31 May 2022)
As HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations approach, we look back at the historic day our University's Royal Charter was granted at our 2004 inauguration
Victorious Academies Trust: Non Executive Director/Trustee/Governor opportunity
(31 May 2022)
The Victorious Academies Trust is looking to strengthen their Board
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(31 May 2022)
How you can access leisure discounts to help save while enjoying the jubilee bank holiday weekend