News archive – February 2023
Unfunded monograph authors: enter the Library’s OA funding competition
01 Feb 2023
There’s just under one month left to enter the Library’s competition to win Open Access funding
Mandatory fire awareness e-learning
01 Feb 2023
Colleagues new to our University must complete it, and all colleagues must take it as a refresher course
Maintenance affecting University phone lines
01 Feb 2023
IT Services are performing maintenance on University phone lines between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday 2 February.
Manchester-India relationship gathers momentum
01 Feb 2023
Our University’s strong relationship with India has taken another step forward, with two high level delegations on campus in January
Online event: Being Muslim at Manchester with Chancellor Nazir Afzal
01 Feb 2023
Providing a unique opportunity for all colleagues, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to come together to discuss shared experiences and learn more about how to be a truly inclusive university
Watch live: Professional Services Open Meeting
02 Feb 2023
Today, 3-4pm
Appointment of our first Chief Information Security Officer
02 Feb 2023
Heather Lowrie has been appointed as our University’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will be joining IT Services at the start of May 2023
Time to talk day
02 Feb 2023
Join the nations’ biggest mental health conversation
People and OD policy updates
02 Feb 2023
Updates and changes to People and OD policies
Furniture Store relocation to Simon Building
03 Feb 2023
The Furniture Store is moving location from Monday, 6 February
Andrew Wilkinson appointed President of TenU
03 Feb 2023
TenU, the collaboration of leading UK, US and mainland European technology transfer organisations, has appointed Andrew Wilkinson, CEO of the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, as its new President
New restaurant The Beehive opens on campus
03 Feb 2023
The new restaurant is situated within the historic Oddfellows Hall
SharePoint 2010 migration to SharePoint Online: what you need to do
03 Feb 2023
We’ll shortly start the migration process for SharePoint 2010 sites - where the owners have asked us to do this for them
One in Two podcast marks World Cancer Day
03 Feb 2023
To mark World Cancer Day, we have released a special episode of our cancer research podcast
Book now: our latest Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement session
06 Feb 2023
The session will cover our work on social inclusion, from our global programmes to our work with local apprentices
Help shape the future of public engagement at our University
06 Feb 2023
Share your thoughts on how well we engage the public in our research, teaching and cultural activities
Manchester alumni named among India’s top 75 young achievers
06 Feb 2023
Four alumni honoured for their achievements
LGBT+ history month - support available
06 Feb 2023
Support available for our LGBT+ community at the University
Ordering research resources from the Library
06 Feb 2023
Use the Library's Order a Book, Order a Chapter and Order an Article services to get what you need
Car Parks Office: revised opening times
07 Feb 2023
Opening times will change on Friday, 10 and Monday, 13 February
Join our next book club meeting
07 Feb 2023
The next meeting is on Friday, 24 February from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Support our knit sale in aid of British Heart Foundation
07 Feb 2023
InStitches, the University knitting and stitching group, is holding a charity sale of work on Wednesday, 8 February from 12pm-2pm in the Students’ Union foyer
Student Experience Internships: applications now open
07 Feb 2023
The programme offers penultimate year undergraduates the opportunity to undertake an internship within our University or with a local charity/not-for-profit organisation
Get your COVID-19 booster on campus today
08 Feb 2023
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be taking place on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 between 11am-3pm
Submit your nominations for the Senate election 2023
08 Feb 2023
A number of appointments to the elected category of Senate’s membership will terminate on 31 August 2023
Leading academic and MBA candidate named on Northern Power Women lists
08 Feb 2023
Professor Jill Rubery is named on the 2023 Northern Power Women Awards Power List, and Nkem Igwe is on the Futures List
First chance to come together and share your bicentenary ideas
08 Feb 2023
Help us celebrate two centuries of education, discovery and impact – first online staff collaboration on Monday, 13 February
Tickets available to book: Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition
08 Feb 2023
Manchester Museum will be the only UK venue showcasing this extraordinary exhibition
Supporting you during the Turkey-Syria earthquakes
08 Feb 2023
At The University of Manchester, we understand that global events and natural disasters can have a profound impact on members of our community, be that our staff or student population
Small number of students occupying University buildings
09 Feb 2023
Overnight a small number of individuals have gained unauthorised access to some parts of three University-owned buildings, MECD, Samuel Alexander Building and the John Owens Building
Improvements in managing course units and programmes
09 Feb 2023
A better experience for both students and colleagues
Comedy icon teams up with universities to launch new learning centre
09 Feb 2023
Local universities, donors and comedian Peter Kay join forces to help social mobility at launch of new learning centre in Salford
Nominations are open for our Rewarding exceptional performance scheme
10 Feb 2023
There's still time to submit a nomination - our scheme closes on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: how you can help
10 Feb 2023
We're highlighting a range of trusted organisations and charities providing relief and support in the affected areas
Sustainable Development Goals to be incorporated into all UoM courses
10 Feb 2023
Pilot project continues to highlight our world-leading place in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals
Reporting process for participation in strike action
10 Feb 2023
A message from Andrew Mullen, Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development
LBGT+ history month – spotlight on ALLOUT
13 Feb 2023
Celebrating our ALLOUT staff network
Love from Manchester
13 Feb 2023
Our cardiovascular research showcased during National Heart Health Month
Assessment optionality: help to shape our research
13 Feb 2023
All staff who teach students are invited to complete a survey as part of a project to investigate academic and student opinions on the feasibility and practicality of assessment optionality
Find out more about our University of Sanctuary network
14 Feb 2023
Do you work with, or are you interested in our University's work with, refugees, asylum seekers and those forcibly displaced from home?
Campus Solutions Student System downtime
14 Feb 2023
IT Services are performing maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student System.
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
14 Feb 2023
Announcing the winner of the February 2023 draw
Wisdom from ‘The West’ Conference
14 Feb 2023
Three day conference (15-17 March 2023) celebrating the work of Professor Catharine West
Dilworth Street car park - drainage works
15 Feb 2023
On Thursday, 16 February drainage cleaning will be taking place on Dilworth Street car park
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
15 Feb 2023
Book now to find out more about the University’s bicentenary activities in 2024 and to ask the panel a question
New preferential rates for Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House, Oxford Road
15 Feb 2023
Details of preferential booking rates for 2023
Update: Reporting process for participation in strike action
15 Feb 2023
A message from Andrew Mullen, Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development
Supporting our students during the current industrial action
15 Feb 2023
An update on what we are doing to minimise the impact of the current industrial action on our students
Get involved in our International Women’s Day activity
16 Feb 2023
Events and activities will take place across our University next month to celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March
Free eye tests and contact lens fittings available at University clinic
16 Feb 2023
Free eye examinations, contact lens checks and fittings, and appointments for children can be made in our specialist Optometry Clinic
Museum reopening: a season of events to mark new beginnings
17 Feb 2023
Manchester Museum has announced an unmissable programme of events as part of its reopening celebrations
Final reminder: confirm availability to teach if applicable for 2023/4 timetable
17 Feb 2023
The deadlines to complete the existing Flexible Working Arrangement (FWA) survey or to complete an application for a Teaching Availability Arrangement (TAA) are midnight on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
University ranked 30th in Stonewall’s Top 100 Workplace Equality Index
17 Feb 2023
Our University achieves Gold award for meeting criteria around LGBT+ inclusion
Closing soon: Library Open Access monograph competition
17 Feb 2023
Unfunded monograph authors: there’s just one week to enter the competition to win funding to make your monograph Open Access
Celebrating our Manchester-Melbourne research collaboration
17 Feb 2023
The inaugural Cookson Scholars Conference took place virtually on 8 and 9 February 2023
UCU strike action paused for the next two weeks
18 Feb 2023
Strike action due to take place on 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 February and 1, 2 March, will not now go ahead.
Watch the recording of our recent Professional Services open meeting
20 Feb 2023
You can watch the recording of our latest Professional Services open meeting, which took place on 2 February 2023
Bone density tests at the Sugden Centre
20 Feb 2023
Book an appointment on Tuesday, 14 March
Closing soon: Rewarding exceptional performance scheme
21 Feb 2023
It's not too late to submit a nomination - our scheme closes on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Global Graduates: encourage our students to apply
21 Feb 2023
Creating opportunities for Widening Participation students
My Manchester access issues - resolved
21 Feb 2023
Issues with access to My Manchester website were reported on the morning of 21 February.
Do you use Virtual Reality technology in your teaching or research?
21 Feb 2023
Complete our quick survey on current and future use of VR technology at our University
Join our Big Fairtrade Get Together with Food on Campus Mcr
22 Feb 2023
Food on Campus Mcr would like to invite you to join a free event in University Place on Wednesday, 1 March to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2023
Thousands visit Museum during weekend reopening
22 Feb 2023
The much-loved Manchester Museum reopened its doors on Saturday, 18 February at 10am
Microsoft Teams Voice training video now available to view
22 Feb 2023
Whether you currently have a phone number or not, if you are on a relevant Microsoft staff licence, * you will receive a number this year within Teams Voice, as our University gets ready for the national switchover to internet phone calling
Viewpoint: April McMahon
23 Feb 2023
The hype and reality of ChatGPT: Exploring its impact on teaching and learning
Could you volunteer at our Purple Wave events?
23 Feb 2023
Our UoM Sport team is looking for volunteers for their upcoming Purple Wave events in March and May
Last chance to nominate: Volunteer of the Year Awards 2023
24 Feb 2023
Nominations for this year's awards will close on Monday, 6 March 2023
Ukraine invasion anniversary: Minute's silence at 11am today
24 Feb 2023
The UK will hold a minute's silence to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Manchester University Press and The Mill launch new event series
24 Feb 2023
Manchester University Press is delighted to announce a new collaboration with independent news outlet The Mill, to launch a new event series available exclusively to their subscribers
Team Rwanda: encourage our students to apply
27 Feb 2023
Creating opportunities for our Widening Participation students
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians welcome roadmap for new energy mix
27 Feb 2023
Policy@Manchester's publication ‘Going Nuclear’ has been highlighted by a number of MPs and Lords
Updated course: Research Integrity training
28 Feb 2023
The course is a mandatory requirement for all colleagues whose role involves research
Help us develop our role in Addressing Health Inequalities
28 Feb 2023
Vice-President and Chancellor, Professor Nancy Rothwell to launch event to showcase research and bring colleagues together on Tuesday, 28 March – sign up now
bluedot festival day tickets now on sale
28 Feb 2023
You can now purchase day tickets for the award-winning music and science festival which is being held at Jodrell Bank from 20 until 23 July 2023
University appoints consultants to work on residences strategy
28 Feb 2023
Our University has appointed three professional services consultancies to consult on a major investment and development strategy for its student accommodation
Next steps on our current student occupations
28 Feb 2023
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO)