News archive – November 2022
Tell us what you think about our University’s reputation
01 Nov 2022
You are invited to take part in a short online survey about university reputation, managed by The World 100 Reputation Network
Enter our Library Open Access Monograph Competition
01 Nov 2022
Authors can enter if they will soon be publishing a monograph, or if they published one on or after 1 October 2021
Teams Voice: A new internet-based phone system
01 Nov 2022
Microsoft Teams Voice will allow colleagues to make and receive external calls from anywhere via their laptop, desktop, or smartphone - internal calls will continue to be free via Teams-to-Teams calling
Upcoming rail industrial action: what you need to know
02 Nov 2022
Guidance for working arrangements and information on campus car parks access
New publication celebrates inspirational authors
02 Nov 2022
A new anthology of stories written by Manchester students is to be published later this month, celebrating the wealth of literary talent produced by our Centre for New Writing
Maintaining and continuing our lifelong learning
02 Nov 2022
Support your career development with resources for continuous learning
Hybrid Manchester
02 Nov 2022
New resource available to support managers to continue to implement hybrid working
Nominations open: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour and national honours
02 Nov 2022
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive one of our University’s highest awards or a national honour
Changes to travel policy to halve our emissions from aviation
03 Nov 2022
Message from Professors Nalin Thakkar (VP Social Responsibility), Colette Fagan (VP Research) and April McMahon (VP Teaching, Learning and Students)
Join our next book club meeting
03 Nov 2022
Our next meeting is on Friday, 25 November at 12:30pm
First Humanitarian Scholarship students welcomed
03 Nov 2022
Our University has hosted an event to welcome the first recipients of our newly-created Humanitarian Scholarships for students fleeing conflict and persecution
COVID vaccination pop-up on campus and our latest guidance
03 Nov 2022
Pop-up centre on campus on Wednesday, 9 November and updated FAQs
Upgrade to Research Explorer
03 Nov 2022
Work to improve our research profile platform during December 2022 – information and guidance available
Important building news - updated 2pm, 3 November
03 Nov 2022
Heating and hot water in a number of buildings on the west side of Oxford Road have been repaired (3 November 2022).
Viewpoint: Operations and change
03 Nov 2022
Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Manchester Access Programme: applications now open
04 Nov 2022
The programme is open to Year 12 students in Greater Manchester
Henry Royce Institute receives £95m government funding
04 Nov 2022
Henry Royce Institute headquartered at The University of Manchester receives £95m new government funding for advanced materials research and development
Professor completes 30 years of humanitarian aid missions
04 Nov 2022
Professor Tony Redmond OBE has returned from Ukraine, his final aid assignment after 30 years of humanitarian missions worldwide
Sign up for our WHEN Career Accelerator Programme
04 Nov 2022
An opportunity to focus on career direction and achievement
Manchester’s galleries and museum to receive Arts Council England funding
04 Nov 2022
Manchester Museum, The Whitworth and Manchester Art Gallery are among 990 cultural organisations across the country to receive Arts Council England funding
Active Travel Hub on Booth Street East
04 Nov 2022
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
07 Nov 2022
Today, Monday 7 November, 11am
Our People & Organisational Development strategy
07 Nov 2022
Adéle MacKinlay provides more information on our P&OD strategy
Car park access: cancelled rail strikes
07 Nov 2022
An update on campus car parking following the cancellation of rail strikes
Reminder: Tell us what you think about our University’s reputation
07 Nov 2022
Take five minutes to complete a short online survey about university reputation – and help us design our strategy
Upgrade of ZendTo file transfer service
07 Nov 2022
The University file transfer service ZendTo is due to be upgraded on Monday 14 November.
Share your views for International Men’s Day
07 Nov 2022
Sign up for International Men's Day focus group
Funding award: how creativity, culture and heritage can address inequities
07 Nov 2022
Organisations of Hope: Building a Creative Consortium for Health Equity in Greater Manchester explores how creativity, culture and heritage can address inequities.
Issues affecting My Manchester and Campus Solutions - services restored
07 Nov 2022
Information on Monday's issues
‘Never OK’ Sexual Harassment student campaign launches
07 Nov 2022
Never OK is a joint campaign by our University, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford, promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated
Extraordinary Senate Election 2022
08 Nov 2022
This extraordinary election is taking place to implement Senate’s decision to increase its membership to enable the addition of nine Heads of School to the formal membership of Senate
Reminder: Upgrade to Research Explorer
08 Nov 2022
Work to improve our research profile platform starts in December 2022 – information and guidance available – thanks to colleagues who have provided feedback
Flexible Learning: Hypothesis social annotation tool now live
08 Nov 2022
Hypothesis social annotation tool now available for staff and students
Have your say on race equality
08 Nov 2022
Share your views ahead of the University’s Race Equality Charter submission and shape our future commitments
New Timetabling Policy and Code of Practice
08 Nov 2022
As part of the ongoing work to provide the University with a better method of timetabling to benefit our students and colleagues, the University Timetabling Policy has been revised, and a new Timetabling Code of Practice issued.
Book now: Will computers replace mathematicians?
08 Nov 2022
Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw lecture by Professor Kevin Buzzard: Will computers replace mathematicians?
New SharePoint site supports move to SharePoint Online
08 Nov 2022
SharePoint Migration Online site contains helpful information as we migrate SharePoint 2010 sites to SharePoint Online
People power as citizens come together to advise Greater Manchester Universities
08 Nov 2022
First meeting of fifty local people from across Greater Manchester, who will help shape priorities for jobs, growth and skills as part of the region's Civic University Agreement
Welcome to our first Board Sketch of the new academic year
09 Nov 2022
These regular Sketches are designed to give you a little more insight into each of the Board of Governors meetings - a key recommendation from the independent 2021 Halpin review into the University’s governance.
Tips to avoid sending personal data to the wrong people
09 Nov 2022
Colleagues reminded to be careful when sending emails containing personal data, in particular special category data
Remembrance Day
09 Nov 2022
Two minutes' silence at 11am on Friday 11 November
University and College Union (UCU) industrial action
09 Nov 2022
Pay, ‘working conditions’ and the USS pension.
The Manchester Christmas Dinner is back!
10 Nov 2022
Get involved! Our first fundraiser is a movie night at the Savoy in Heaton Moor on Wednesday, 16 November
Winter graduation ceremonies – hospitality arrangements
10 Nov 2022
Booking hospitality for graduation ceremonies this December 2022
Supporting our students with their assessments
10 Nov 2022
What you need to know about the additional support measures we have in place for students during the assessment period
Join the University of Manchester Staff Association
10 Nov 2022
The University of Manchester Staff Association (UMSA) is the social club for all members of staff.
Reclaim the Night: save the date
10 Nov 2022
Get involved in the SU's campaign to end gender-based violence
Last chance to register for the Research Staff Conference 2022
10 Nov 2022
Last chance to register for the Supporting Researchers to Connect and Communicate Conference 16 November
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
11 Nov 2022
Announcing the winner of the November 2022 draw
Network disruption, Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 November, 6pm
11 Nov 2022
Essential maintenance will result in short network outages.
Mandatory Data Protection and Cyber Security training
14 Nov 2022
A reminder that all staff are required to complete a short, refreshed training course by Friday, 27 January
Gender Underrepresentation in STEM: Perspectives from Across the Globe
14 Nov 2022
Sign up for this Gender and Education Association (GEA) virtual seminar on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 3 pm – 4.30pm
Work Experience Bursary: applications now open
14 Nov 2022
The University’s Work Experience Bursary scheme which offers financial support to full time undergraduate students, is now open for applications.
Wi-Fi issues on campus - update 1
14 Nov 2022
Information about Wi-Fi connectivity issues across campus
Extraordinary Senate Election 2022 – nominations deadline
15 Nov 2022
The nominations deadline for this extraordinary election is Monday, 21 November
University launches £9million cost of living support for students
15 Nov 2022
Our University is dedicating £9million to providing further student support
Sign up for our Women@Manchester events
15 Nov 2022
All colleagues are welcome to sign up to our next series of online events
Our University among the 200 most powerful global university brands
16 Nov 2022
Manchester is ranked 51-60 in the world in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2022, an increase from 61-70 last year
Major legal firms arrive on campus for The Law Fair
16 Nov 2022
Wednesday 23 November, 11am-3pm
Register now for the 2022 Annual Doubleday Lecture
16 Nov 2022
This year’s lecture will be delivered by Professor Nigel Osborne MBE
Sign up for our International Men's Day focus group
16 Nov 2022
Share your views on International Men's Day
Manchester named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023 list
16 Nov 2022
Manchester is the only UK city to feature on the list
Flexible Learning strategy endorsed by Senate
16 Nov 2022
Learn more about our future direction and join the staff open meeting on Thursday, 1 December 2022
One week left – Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
17 Nov 2022
Every year our University makes a submission to the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, which measures how inclusive we are for LGBT+ colleagues
Researchers in Residence national research funding scheme extended
17 Nov 2022
Scheme to boost innovation by bringing universities together extended to December 2022
Important: Water outage on campus (resolved)
17 Nov 2022
Following reports of a burst mains water pipe near Mancunian Way, we have received reports that several of our campus locations have been left with no water
Global University Alliance delivers results, one year on
17 Nov 2022
Celebrating the first anniversary of our alliance with the universities of Melbourne and Toronto that’s delivering teaching and research on some of the world’s most urgent challenges
Pudsey's Patisserie: Help raise funds for BBC's Children in Need
17 Nov 2022
Come along today (Thursday, 17 November) and treat yourself to a homemade cake
Upcoming strike action: How it may affect you
17 Nov 2022
Guidance for staff regarding upcoming industrial action
Supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance
17 Nov 2022
For the tenth year running our University will mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) to honour those who have lost their lives to transphobia in the last 12 months
Awards season for Jodrell Bank Centre of Engagement
18 Nov 2022
Centre wins two awards, and is shortlisted for four more
Join our Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline (ACCD) Network
18 Nov 2022
Our University has a network for all colleagues (PS or academic) involved in formal or informal academic appeals and complaints, and academic or non-academic conduct and discipline issues
New accommodation websites launched for students
18 Nov 2022
Two new websites dedicated to student accommodation, one for current residents and one aimed at prospective residents
Wear orange: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
18 Nov 2022
Help us raise awareness, increase advocacy and create space for discussion
Sustainable Futures: speaker line up revealed
18 Nov 2022
Join us to celebrate the first year anniversary of Sustainable Futures
IT login issues - resolved
18 Nov 2022
Earlier issues with the IT login service were preventing staff and students from logging into services
From today (Monday, 21 November) how we recruit has changed
21 Nov 2022
We are moving to a new online and automated process to make our recruitment process quicker, easier and more efficient.
UNISON to re-ballot members
21 Nov 2022
Update from Adèle MacKinlay
Exam and assessment support for students from the Library
21 Nov 2022
The Library is offering online and in-person exam and assessment support for students throughout the exam period, including workshops, online resources and drop-in support
Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr Meropi Tzanetakis
21 Nov 2022
Taking place on 29 November at 12:30pm
Our new social responsibility and civic engagement website has launched
22 Nov 2022
Find out more about our continuing commitment to social responsibility and civic engagement
Estranged Students Solidarity Week: support available
22 Nov 2022
Estranged Students Solidarity Week runs from 21 until 25 November - make your students aware of support available
HEAT Upload – Term 1 deadline approaching
22 Nov 2022
If you have carried out Access or Widening Participation (WP) delivery this term, you must input tracking data to HEAT (the Higher Education Access Tracker) by 9 December 2022
Viewpoint: Nicky Cullum
23 Nov 2022
Our developing role in addressing Health Inequalities – join the conversation and the work we’re planning.
Extraordinary Senate Election 2022: deadline extended
23 Nov 2022
Deadline for nominations for the Faculties of Biology, Medicine and Health and Science and Engineering has now been extended to Tuesday, 29 November at 12 noon
Lunchtime session: Mindfulness for the menopause
23 Nov 2022
Take a break and join us for a 50-minute session on Tuesday, 6 December
Network disruption on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December
23 Nov 2022
Information about upcoming network maintenance on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening
Christmas and New Year closure dates 2022: a reminder
23 Nov 2022
Our University will officially close at the end of Thursday, 22 December 2022, and reopen on Tuesday, 3 January 2023
Announcing the winners of our Hyatt Regency Hotel competition
23 Nov 2022
A whopping 430 colleagues entered our StaffNet competition to win a free night in December in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester by answering our hotel quiz
Aurora Leadership Development Programme for Women
24 Nov 2022
Open call for applications – deadline midnight on Monday, 28 November
Employee Assistance Programme
24 Nov 2022
Access free health, wellbeing and financial advice
Festive drinks now available from FoodOnCampus
24 Nov 2022
As the days get colder, warm up with one of our festive favourites
Student cost of living payment: next steps
24 Nov 2022
How we're processing payments to students, where to direct enquiries, and FAQs
Manchester/Melbourne call for joint PhD proposals
25 Nov 2022
Our University together with the University of Melbourne continue to support research collaboration and the development of globally engaged researchers
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25 Nov 2022
We believe that bullying, harassment, and discrimination is never okay
Black Friday special: Get a TOTUM discount card for £9.99
25 Nov 2022
For a limited time, you can get a TOTUM discount card at a discounted price
Donate a gift to this year's Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal
25 Nov 2022
Help support struggling families across Manchester and Salford by gifting something special for them to open on Christmas Day, or you can make a donation
Marking World AIDS Day together
25 Nov 2022
World AIDS Day will take place on Thursday, 1 December and for several years we've raised thousands of pounds for this important cause
Last chance to tell us what you think about our University’s reputation
28 Nov 2022
Short online survey about university reputation closes at midnight on Monday, 19 December
Important information about Semester 2 teaching resources
28 Nov 2022
The Library is preparing for Semester 2 so now is the time to submit teaching material requests and update your reading lists
Manchester Access Programme
28 Nov 2022
Manchester Access Programme celebrates its 2022 cohort
Could you make a difference in your local school?
28 Nov 2022
You could volunteer as a school governor
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
28 Nov 2022
Monday, 5 December at 12pm-1pm on Zoom.
Hundreds of students attend annual Go Abroad Fair
28 Nov 2022
The Go Abroad fair highlights international opportunities available to our students
Book now: Introduction to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement
28 Nov 2022
Find out more about social responsibility and civic engagement at our University
Irene Manton Linnean Society Annual Lecture - 8 December 2022
29 Nov 2022
The Linnean Society is welcomed back for the 2022 Irene Manton lecture on 8 December.
Last chance to take part: Manchester's travel consultation
29 Nov 2022
After successfully launching an active travel strategy for the city centre, Manchester City Council wants to learn how people feel about Active Travel across Manchester
Additional bank holiday in 2023: King’s Coronation
29 Nov 2022
A bank holiday has been declared to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Giving Tuesday
29 Nov 2022
Thank you for your generosity
Last chance to have your say on race equality
29 Nov 2022
Race Equality Charter survey closes on Friday, 2 December
Disability History Month
29 Nov 2022
Celebrating disability history
Opening hours at the Library and Rylands over the Christmas vacation
30 Nov 2022
Vacation opening hours 2022 / 2023
Join our next book club meeting
30 Nov 2022
Our next meeting is on Friday, 16 December from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Entries now open for our 2023 Making a Difference Awards
30 Nov 2022
Now in its eighth year, our Making a Difference Awards are back for 2023, and we are ready to recognise and celebrate yet more positive impact from our staff, students, alumni and local communities
Deadline extended: Aurora Women in Leadership programme
30 Nov 2022
The deadline for nominations for the national Aurora Leadership Development Programme for staff who identify as women (Advance HE) has been extended until 6 December
Ofsted praise for AMBS apprenticeship programme
30 Nov 2022
Alliance Manchester Business School’s Executive Education programme receives praise from Ofsted
MICRA seedcorn funding call opens
30 Nov 2022
MICRA are pleased to announce that seedcorn funding applications are now open for 2022-2023