News archive – August 2022
Sustainable Hub for Chemical Engineering
(01 Aug 2022)
Our University is building an Industrial Hub for Sustainable Chemical Engineering with a £1m grant from the Wolfson Foundation
Rescheduled network downtime: Thursday 4 August
(01 Aug 2022)
The upgrade work scheduled for Thursday 21 July was unable to take place, and has therefore been rescheduled for Thursday 4 August, between 7pm and 8.30pm.
A new Chancellor for the University
(01 Aug 2022)
Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England Nazir Afzal OBE starts his seven year tenure as Chancellor of The University of Manchester
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
(01 Aug 2022)
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Online wellbeing webinars for people managers
(02 Aug 2022)
Book your place on our next webinars
Campus Solutions access issues - fixed
(02 Aug 2022)
Information about issues with access to the Campus Solutions Student System
Sign up for a Women@Manchester event, Monday, 19 September
(03 Aug 2022)
Microaggressions in the workplace, How to say when it's not okay
Find out about leadership and management development opportunities
(03 Aug 2022)
Develop your leadership and management skills with L&OD’s programmes and resources
COVID-19: Planning for the next academic year
(03 Aug 2022)
Actions that will be taken over the summer period in preparation for the 2022/23 academic year
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(04 Aug 2022)
Announcing the winner of the August 2022 draw
Manchester academics awarded National Teaching Fellows 2022
(04 Aug 2022)
Two University of Manchester academics have been named 2022 National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE for their outstanding contributions to teaching
Progress on race equity ahead of the launch of EDI and People & OD strategies
(04 Aug 2022)
A message from Adèle MacKinlay and Banji Adewumi
Unplanned Network outage - Thursday 4 August
(04 Aug 2022)
On Thursday 4 August at approximately 11.25am there was a campus wide network outage affecting connectivity across campus and to key services.
The University of Manchester Magazine online now
(05 Aug 2022)
The latest edition of The University of Manchester Magazine has been published and is live on the website
How to securely store your documents and collaborate with Office365 Applications
(05 Aug 2022)
It is vital that staff consider the security of their information when deciding on where to store it and how to collaborate with others - learn more with our best practice guidance using Microsoft 365
Help shape the future of Research IT
(05 Aug 2022)
We are looking for new members to join our Research IT Academic Advisory Group (RITAAG), from PhD researchers to senior academics and PS staff
IT Account Manager unavailable: Monday 8 August, 11-12noon
(05 Aug 2022)
The IT Account Manager (IAM) will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 11am on Monday 8 August for up to an hour.
New staff induction: welcome pack available
(08 Aug 2022)
Our staff induction has been updated with all the information you need to welcome new colleagues
Local MPs visit the University
(08 Aug 2022)
Find out more about this and other news from Policy@Manchester in the latest GM Policy Hub Update
IT maintenance affecting My Manchester and the Video Portal
(08 Aug 2022)
Essential IT maintenance on Tuesday 9 August will affect access to My Manchester and the Video Portal.
New 2022/23 Executive Team joins the SU
(09 Aug 2022)
The Students' Union welcome eight new officers as they start their year-long positions to rally for change and the student voice across campus
Manchester Pride: get involved
(09 Aug 2022)
We'll celebrate Manchester Pride later this month - find out how you can take part, plus share your views in this year's Stonewall survey
Counselling Service: summer lunchtime workshops
(10 Aug 2022)
From managing anxiety to mindfulness, book your place on one of our workshops
Amber weather warning issued by Met Office
(10 Aug 2022)
Extreme heat is expected from Thursday, 11 August until Sunday, 14 August
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(10 Aug 2022)
Cost of living crisis, payroll giving, counselling support and signposting ways to save on day to day costs.
Emergency IT changes - update 3
(10 Aug 2022)
Updates on campus-wide network connectivity issues
Manchester Climate Change Conversation: have your say
(11 Aug 2022)
Take part in a short survey on climate change action and what it means for the city of Manchester
New Hybrid Working Framework
(11 Aug 2022)
We are committing to hybrid working in Professional Services from September 2022
Help us create a Manchester playlist for new students
(11 Aug 2022)
The Student Communications Team are putting together a Manchester Spotify playlist to share with our new students arriving in September – and we need your help!
Join our next book club meeting
(12 Aug 2022)
The next meeting is on Friday, 26 August at 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Making connections at our PGR family day
(12 Aug 2022)
PGR parents and carers came together with their children to share experiences and talk about their research
Flexible Learning: Digital Learning Environment review report published
(15 Aug 2022)
A message from Professor Caroline Bowsher, University Academic Lead for the Digital Learning Environment and Chair of DLE Review
Manchester among top international universities in new academic rankings
(15 Aug 2022)
Our University has been ranked at number 38 in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities
Car parks access: planned rail strike on Thursday, 18 August
(16 Aug 2022)
Arrangements for on-campus parking during the latest rail strike
Celebrating 10 years in partnership with our merchandise supplier Infinity Inc
(16 Aug 2022)
Through a partnership with Ecologi, this month, Infinity Inc have planted 1,000 trees on behalf of our University to celebrate 10 years of working together
Medieval plaque is a rare find
(16 Aug 2022)
A medieval plaque discovered in a field in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has been acquired by Manchester Museum and will be on public display when the museum reopens in February 2023.
A big ‘thank you’ to our colleagues who supported graduation
(17 Aug 2022)
As we hosted our first in-person summer graduation ceremonies for three years, our colleagues worked tirelessly to make it an occasion to remember
Manchester Pride: get involved
(17 Aug 2022)
We'll celebrate Manchester Pride later this month - find out how you can take part, plus share your views in this year's Stonewall survey
Lunch and Learn session: Using EDI data
(17 Aug 2022)
Join our next Lunch and Learn session on Wednesday, 24 August from 12pm until 12:45pm
A-level Results Day communications plans
(17 Aug 2022)
On Thursday 18 August we’ll be welcoming thousands of new students to our University
Spotlight on: Supervising at Manchester
(18 Aug 2022)
Steven Jones, a Security Supervisor from the Directorate of Estates and Facilities, tells us his experience of completing our Supervising at Manchester development programme
Harm reduction campaign commended for supporting student safety
(18 Aug 2022)
Our first harm reduction campaign for drug and alcohol safety has been hailed a sector-leading success, becoming one of our most popular student news pieces of the 2021/22 academic year
Confirmation and Clearing is underway
(18 Aug 2022)
Phone lines opened from 8am today (Thursday, 18 August) as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level and other results
New 3D collection launched on Manchester Digital Collections
(19 Aug 2022)
This month’s release on Manchester Digital Collections (MDC) includes 3D models for some of the Rylands’ most famous items
A look inside Manchester Museum’s £15 million transformation
(19 Aug 2022)
Manchester Museum has released new footage from its ambitious capital development project, hello future
Sign up for our autumn Women@Manchester events
(19 Aug 2022)
All colleagues are welcome to sign up to our next series of online events
UPDATE: Confirmation and Clearing telephone calls - Clearing now closed
(19 Aug 2022)
The University has now filled all available places in Clearing
Preparing for your Performance and Development Review
(22 Aug 2022)
Your opportunity to review the past year in your role, and plan your objectives for the next 12 months
Researcher reaches final of Three Minute Thesis competition
(22 Aug 2022)
Postgraduate researcher Chris Worth has made it to the final six of the prestigious national competition
Statement on investigation into work of PhD student
(22 Aug 2022)
Outcome of initial phase of investigation
Improved ‘My Placement’ system goes live
(23 Aug 2022)
Enhanced experience for placements, field trips and group travel
The role of social media in showcasing graduate impact
(23 Aug 2022)
For this year's summer graduation ceremonies, the Social Media team collaborated with the Social Responsibility team to make showcasing our graduates' impact a priority across our channels
Reminder: car parks pay-as-you-go hourly rates to increase
(24 Aug 2022)
A reminder that the changes will be implemented from Thursday, 1 September 2022, plus Car Park Permit Office opening hours during September
EDI Lunch and Learn session: Ways to inclusion
(24 Aug 2022)
Join our next lunchtime session on Monday, 12 September at 1pm
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
(24 Aug 2022)
The current cost of living crisis is leading to many people worrying about making ends meet in the next six months or so. These pressures can take a toll on your mental health. If you’re struggling it’s important to know that there is help out there.
Carrying over annual leave into 2022/2023
(25 Aug 2022)
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Get On Board with TfGM's new low bus fares
(25 Aug 2022)
From 4 September, a single bus journey will be no more than £2 for an adult and £1 for a child
Being a PGR Parent
(25 Aug 2022)
Perpetual Eze-Idehen, a PGR graduate from the Department of Chemical Engineering, has recently setup the Researchers Parents, Carers and Guardian Network, to offer support to PGR students who have caring responsibilities for children.
Upgraded Jisc Discovery tool now live
(26 Aug 2022)
The upgrade includes updates to the dashboard, enhanced features and a better user experience
Volunteers needed: Re-Write Cancer fundraising day
(26 Aug 2022)
A group of colleagues are planning a fundraising day on Thursday, 22 September, and they need your help
Manchester Pride: the countdown is on!
(26 Aug 2022)
We're proud to support Manchester Pride, which takes place in the city this weekend
Car Park Permit Office: September opening hours
(30 Aug 2022)
The Permit Office will be operating revised hours during September
Join our Students' Union at their open day for staff
(31 Aug 2022)
The Students' Union will be hosting an open day for University colleagues on Wednesday, 7 September
Calling all technical staff: reminder to complete the NTDC skills survey
(31 Aug 2022)
Take part for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher and give your thoughts on creating development opportunities for technical staff
Update on meetings light weeks
(31 Aug 2022)
Meetings light weeks will no longer take place - a message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Can alumni volunteers help you with your events planning?
(31 Aug 2022)
We are proud to have the largest alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK, with more than 500,000 graduates in more than 190 countries around the world