News archive – June 2022
Women@Manchester announce series of events for all staff
01 Jun 2022
All staff encouraged to attend series of events organised by Women@Manchester
Timetable Project – Staff open meeting
01 Jun 2022
An open meeting for staff to ask questions and share their views about our new timetabling process and Policy, taking place on Wednesday, 15 June, 2.00pm – 3.00pm.
WATCH: Advice on Trusted Research
06 Jun 2022
Four short films explain how to navigate risk and compliance issues relating to reputation, the National Security Investment Act, Intellectual Property and Export Control
Unlock your potential to Learn, Lead, Progress with coaching
07 Jun 2022
Find out about coaching at the University, and the resources, programmes and opportunities available
Cancelled: lunchtime street food market, Levy Market
07 Jun 2022
The Levy Market organisers have made the decision to cancel today's (Tuesday, 7 June) market
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
08 Jun 2022
Watch live at 11:30am
Update meeting: an update on the Digital Learning Environment review
08 Jun 2022
All staff are invited to attend an update meeting about the Digital Learning Environment (DLE) on Monday, 20 June
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion conference 2022
08 Jun 2022
Thank you and next steps following the conference
IT Maintenance and downtime in June and July
08 Jun 2022
During June and July, IT Services are performing maintenance on several systems which will have an impact on access to certain services.
Changes to SEP technology release timeline
08 Jun 2022
The University is facing resource challenges across two of its major projects, the Student Experience Programme (SEP) and the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP).
Managing for Wellbeing: learning and development opportunities
08 Jun 2022
Three courses to provide managers with the awareness and skills to support staff with wellbeing at work
Do you use PC clusters or the Remote PC Cluster Access service for teaching?
08 Jun 2022
IT Services are updating the portfolio of software applications available in teaching PC clusters and remote access PC Clusters for the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
09 Jun 2022
Support available during the cost of living crisis
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with Manchester Museum
09 Jun 2022
Manchester Museum is celebrating South Asian Heritage Month (18 July – 17 August) with an unmissable two-day festival featuring film, music, workshops and more.
Monkeypox: What you need to know
09 Jun 2022
Useful information about the monkeypox outbreak in the UK
Using Teams v Zoom
09 Jun 2022
Microsoft Teams Functionality
Sign up for a Women@Manchester event, Wednesday 15 June
09 Jun 2022
A series of events featuring external speakers organised by the Women@Manchester (W@M) staff network is taking place in June and July
Scholarships launched for people fleeing conflict and persecution
10 Jun 2022
Our University has created fully-funded scholarships for 20 students who are fleeing war and persecution, with people now able to apply to start studying in September
University of Birmingham report on historical conversion therapy
10 Jun 2022
Our University has been made aware of a report produced by the University of Birmingham called “‘Conversion Therapy’ and the University of Birmingham, c.1966-1983”
Swiss Deputy Ambassador in the UK to deliver guest lecture
10 Jun 2022
Staff and students are invited to attend this event on Wednesday 15 June, 2pm - 3pm, Theatre A, Roscoe Building
Launch of new social media eLearning materials
13 Jun 2022
Colleagues can access the course to learn the latest social media best practice and understand how our University uses digital channels to achieve communications and marketing objectives
Meetings light week
13 Jun 2022
This week (from Monday, 13 June) colleagues are encouraged to reduce their meeting commitments
A message from Wayne Keating, Interim FSE Technical Review Project Sponsor
13 Jun 2022
Last month (25 May 2022), the Board of Governors approved the University entering into formal consultation with the trade unions on proposals for the strategic and structural changes to the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) Technical Operations.
Booking travel – A temporary new approach to target ongoing difficulties
14 Jun 2022
Updated guidance and new temporary approach for booking travel
Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement
14 Jun 2022
Internet Explorer (IE) retires on 15 June 2022, after which it will be out of support.
Recognising and celebrating research staff: call for nominations
14 Jun 2022
The deadline for our Research Staff Strategy Group Excellence Awards has been extended to 20 June
Sign up for a Women@Manchester event, Thursday, 23 June
14 Jun 2022
All staff encouraged to attend series of events organised by Women@Manchester
First Light Pavilion wows first 1,000 visitors
14 Jun 2022
Jodrell Bank’s newest attraction, the First Light Pavilion opened its doors to visitors for the first time over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, with over 1,000 people exploring the stunning new building
Watch live: The Timetable Project Open meeting
15 Jun 2022
Watch live today at 2pm
From the Lakes to the rainforest and back again
15 Jun 2022
Our Curator of Herpetology, Andrew Gray takes on charity hike in tribute to the woman who inspired his love of reptiles and amphibians – his Grandma
Come along to our Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase
15 Jun 2022
Explore the range and diversity of our research by engaging with the researchers who are at the heart of new discoveries
Summer study skills and specialist Library support for your students
15 Jun 2022
The Library is here to support your students throughout the Summer with a series of workshops, online resources and drop-in support
University receives £5.65m to transform research into impact
15 Jun 2022
The University of Manchester has received £5.65m funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA), in order to turn its cutting-edge research into innovative solutions for businesses, charities and other organisations
Enabling guest Wi-Fi for undergraduate open days
15 Jun 2022
IT Services are enabling guest Wi-Fi across main campus for the undergraduate open days, to allow prospective students and their guests to enjoy free Wi-Fi while looking around the University.
Students speak directly with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
15 Jun 2022
Students from our University posed questions to the Ukrainian President during a live question and answer session
Transport for Greater Manchester city centre events promoting active travel
15 Jun 2022
The events will be held from 9am-5pm at Stevenson Square, Manchester on Thursday 16 June and from 10am-2pm at Cutting Room Square, Manchester on Saturday 18 June
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
16 Jun 2022
Announcing the winner of the June 2022 draw
Summer Mandarin courses
16 Jun 2022
Learn Mandarin this summer with the Confucius Institute
Staff benefits update
16 Jun 2022
Jodrell Bank’s new First Light Pavilion and how you can save on visiting, other discounts and disability support
Former head of levelling up task force addresses AMBS
16 Jun 2022
The former head of the UK government’s levelling up task force discussed the subsequent white paper’s ambitious vision during a Vital Topics lecture at Alliance Manchester Business School
Car Park Permit Office adjusted opening hours: week commencing 4 July
16 Jun 2022
Opening times will change for that week only
Rail strike action: commuting and business travel
16 Jun 2022
A nationwide rail strike has been called by the RMT union to take place for three days on Tuesday 21, Thursday, 23 and Saturday, 25 June
Hybrid working at the University
16 Jun 2022
Over the last year we have been piloting our Hybrid Working principles, to overwhelmingly positive feedback
Volunteering at the Whitworth: social and open evening
16 Jun 2022
Learn more about volunteering at the Whitworth on Thursday, 23 June
Oracle Financials system downtime
17 Jun 2022
Routine maintenance is scheduled to be carried out on Oracle Financials today (Friday, 17 June) from 3pm
Learn to make an authentic Chinese dish at a cooking class
17 Jun 2022
Join us on Saturday, 25 June
Take part in our summer graduation celebrations
17 Jun 2022
Graduation is a huge team effort and relies on numerous colleagues to come together, delivering a truly memorable experience
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series: final event
17 Jun 2022
Join us on Thursday, 7 July
Understand your role in higher education, and develop your career
17 Jun 2022
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2022/23 entry and academic staff and PS colleagues can apply
Car parks access: planned rail strike days
17 Jun 2022
Colleagues unable to travel by train on Tuesday, 21 June and Thursday, 23 June can use our University car parks without charge
Reminder: IT maintenance work this Wednesday, Saturday, and on 9 July (updated)
20 Jun 2022
IT Services are continuing to perform maintenance on University systems throughout the next few weeks
External Calling (Teams Voice): A new telephony solution for our University
20 Jun 2022
Read on to find out more about upcoming changes to our telephony service
Preparing for your Performance and Development Review
20 Jun 2022
Your opportunity to review the past year in your role, and plan your objectives for the next 12 months
‘Golden Mummies of Egypt’ exhibition to open in Shenzhen
20 Jun 2022
Golden Mummies of Egypt, Manchester Museum’s first ever international touring exhibition, will open at Nanshan Museum in Shenzhen on Friday 24 June.
Rail strike action: guidance for managers
20 Jun 2022
A nationwide rail strike has been called by the RMT union to take place for three days on Tuesday 21, Thursday, 23 and Saturday, 25 June
Get fit for summer with our Be Active class schedule
21 Jun 2022
During the summer vacation, we will be offering group exercise classes in-person at the Wellbeing Rooms in the Simon Building and virtually on Zoom
Update: car parks access and rail strike action
21 Jun 2022
Colleagues unable to travel by train due to rail strike action can use our University car parks without charge throughout the week
Discounted hotel rate for Hyatt Regency Hotel
21 Jun 2022
Colleagues are reminded that there is a discounted rate of £73 per night (bed and breakfast) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Booth Street West, next to the AMBS building.
Our Community Festival returns this weekend!
21 Jun 2022
Join us on Saturday, 25 June at our Community Festival
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog: Windrush Day
22 Jun 2022
Windrush Day 2022 takes place today, Wednesday, 22 June
Changes to how P&OD operations manage your queries
22 Jun 2022
You will no longer receive a CAS number when contacting P&OD operations
Updated: Our way of saying thank you
22 Jun 2022
Thank you from President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell
Simon Thomson appointed Director of Flexible Learning
22 Jun 2022
Professor Simon Thomson, currently Director of the Centre for Innovation in Education at the University of Liverpool and previously Head of Digital Pedagogy at Leeds Beckett University, will take up his role on 18 July
Hybrid working in the Division of International Development
22 Jun 2022
Deborah Williams, International Programmes Administrator shares her experience of hybrid working
Staff benefits update
22 Jun 2022
Thank you from the University, Community Festival, Save on Psych Fest and Be Active classes
The ‘Gift of time’ from our Chancellor
23 Jun 2022
Watch Lemn Sissay OBE perform his poem marking the end of his seven years as our Chancellor and welcoming his new chapter within the University
My Manchester unavailable - Resolved
23 Jun 2022
The issues accessing My Manchester are now resolved
Criminology lecturer awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
23 Jun 2022
Dr Marion Vannier has been recognised as one of the most promising science and research leaders in the country by being awarded a coveted Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Transform your commute with a free e-bike trial
23 Jun 2022
University staff can hire an e-bike free of charge for up to 4 weeks under this new scheme
Discounted hotel rate for Hyatt Regency Hotel
23 Jun 2022
Colleagues can get a discounted rate of £73 per night (bed and breakfast) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Booth Street West, next to AMBS
Media Relations colleagues win PRCA Dare In-House Team of the Year award
24 Jun 2022
Congratulations to our Media Relations colleagues
Donations urgently needed to help a women’s refuge
24 Jun 2022
Could you donate any kitchenware to help women in temporary accommodation?
Summer graduation hospitality packages
24 Jun 2022
Hospitality on Campus is now in a position to be able to confirm arrangements for celebrations following graduation ceremonies this summer, including capacities for the marquee and hospitality packages
Pop up Museum at the British Cardiovascular Society 100 year celebrations
24 Jun 2022
Historical medical equipment and instruments showcased at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) annual conference.
Racism and Health: Past Challenges and Current Opportunities - 11 July 2022
24 Jun 2022
Invitation to a Plenary, followed by an 'In Conversation' event with guest, Dr David Williams
Spotlight on University reputation
24 Jun 2022
Reflecting on the results from our latest reputation report
WATCH: Our support for researchers in a changing world
27 Jun 2022
Nalin Thakkar and Dave Polya discuss our changing world and how our research community will be fully supported to continue their vital work while mitigating new risks
Call for summer graduation student stories
27 Jun 2022
We're looking for summer graduation stories to showcase the fantastic achievements of our students
Two academics selected for Top 50 Women in Engineering
27 Jun 2022
Professors Caroline Jay and Aline Miller, have been recognised in the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) for their stellar contributions and impact in engineering
Communicating with P&OD Recruitment services
27 Jun 2022
The way you communicate with P&OD Recruitment services is changing
Volunteers required to support Clearing telephone hotline
28 Jun 2022
Colleagues in DSE Admissions need assistance to staff the clearing telephone hotline on Thursday, 18 August and Friday, 19 August
Inaugural showcase celebrates innovation and enterprise
28 Jun 2022
More than 80 entrepreneurs, colleagues, investors and wider support partners gathered to learn how entrepreneurial individuals have benefitted from the support provided by MEC over the last 20 years
Join our next book club meeting
29 Jun 2022
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 29 July at 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Getty Foundation awards £48k to the Whitworth
29 Jun 2022
Created in 2018, The Paper Project funds a variety of projects by curators around the world who study prints and drawings, simultaneously boosting their professional development and bringing new discoveries about works on paper to light
Our University named one of UK's best in student review awards
29 Jun 2022
StudentCrowd is the only independent awards based solely on verified student reviews
Manchester hosts top European doctoral association conference
29 Jun 2022
The European University Association’s Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE) launched its new vision on doctoral education at the conference
Closing soon: Hybrid working pilot survey for academic colleagues
29 Jun 2022
Academic survey - share your views on the PS hybrid working pilot by Wednesday, 6 July
New microsite: Finance Transformation Programme
30 Jun 2022
The Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) has launched a new microsite to provide key information to colleagues across the University about the Programme
Are your details up to date? Review your personal information within MyView
30 Jun 2022
New digital process for submitting HESA details announced
Winners of the Distinguished Achievement Awards 2022
30 Jun 2022
The winners were recognised at an award ceremony in the Whitworth Hall on Wednesday 29 June, 2022