News archive – March 2023
Paul Whitehouse and professor join forces on TV programme about rivers
(01 Mar 2023)
The Gone Fishing star, actor and comedian Paul Whitehouse will be joined by Professor Jamie Woodward to talk about microplastic pollution
Watch live: SLT open meeting
(01 Mar 2023)
Today, 12-1pm
Turkey-Syria earthquake response: join our panel event
(01 Mar 2023)
Join the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) to discuss the needs and challenges of the response on Friday, 3 March from 4pm until 6pm
Search for successor to Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell to begin
(01 Mar 2023)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell’s term as President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester completes in summer 2024 and the search for her successor will begin shortly
Senate election: ballots now open
(01 Mar 2023)
Following the closure of the nominations window for election to Senate, ballots are open for all three faculties
International Women's Day: support available
(01 Mar 2023)
As we recognise International Women's Day this month, we take a look at support available
Manchester Museum open day: exclusive invitation for colleagues
(02 Mar 2023)
We're delighted to invite University colleagues to an open day on Monday, 6 March 2023, when the Museum is closed to the public
Our University has updated its Publications Policy, embracing Rights Retention
(02 Mar 2023)
Our updated Publications Policy is part of our commitment to more open and reproducible research
Appointment Panel for our next President and Vice-Chancellor
(02 Mar 2023)
As part of the preparations to select a new President and Vice-Chancellor, the Nominations Committee of the Board of Governors has created an Appointment Panel to oversee and advise on the process of identifying a successor over the year ahead, leading to a final recommendation to the Board
Our next President and Vice-Chancellor: Listening to views
(02 Mar 2023)
A message from Philippa Hird, Chair of our University's Board of Governors
Last chance to book onto our March Teams Voice training
(02 Mar 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
UKRI Impact Acceleration Account: Third call for proposals
(03 Mar 2023)
The next submission deadline is 26 April 2023
Poetry for Wellbeing: Learn and Discover
(03 Mar 2023)
Book your place on our popular poetry workshop
International Women's Day: spotlight on Women@Manchester
(03 Mar 2023)
Celebrating our Women@Manchester staff network
Designing cheat-proof exams to improve students' higher-level thinking skills
(03 Mar 2023)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) is pleased to announce the release of the first in a series of Project Reports from our 2021/22 cohort of ITL Fellows
Viewpoint: Rachel Cowen and Adèle MacKinlay
(06 Mar 2023)
Driving gender equity - our journey so far
Your Purple Pennies charitable causes announced
(06 Mar 2023)
Thank you to those who voted for your Purple Pennies charitable causes
10,000 students to receive second cost of living payment
(07 Mar 2023)
We understand that the rising cost of living is a major concern for our students, and we're committed to providing support to help
Promote the Spring Careers Fair to our students
(07 Mar 2023)
The Spring Careers Fair will be held at The Academy on Tuesday, 14 March from 11am until 4pm
Manchester’s female scholars celebrate major research appointments
(07 Mar 2023)
Congratulations to colleagues who have been appointed as National Institute for Health and Care Senior Investigators
Beauty Bee treatments: March offers
(07 Mar 2023)
Special prices available for treatments on Wednesday, 15 March
Wi-Fi issues RESOLVED
(07 Mar 2023)
IT Services are investigating issues with Wi-Fi / eduroam issues across campus
Get involved in our Community Festival 2023
(08 Mar 2023)
Help us show our local friends and neighbours, the breadth of work that goes on at our University on Saturday, 10 June
Join our next book club meeting
(08 Mar 2023)
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 31 March from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Student Volunteering Week: giving back to our local communities
(08 Mar 2023)
From helping the homeless to landscaping improvements and much more, our students made a difference to the residents of Manchester
Cutting our carbon footprint from aviation
(08 Mar 2023)
New travel policy to halve our emissions from flying – how are we doing?
Find out more about the work of medical aid charity UK-Med
(08 Mar 2023)
Come along to Christie's Bistro on Thursday, 9 March from midday to 5pm
Furniture reuse open day: North Campus
(09 Mar 2023)
If you're looking for some home office items, come along to see what's available on Wednesday, 15 March
Continuing to support our National Student Survey (NSS) campaign
(09 Mar 2023)
We’re halfway through – so please do continue to help promote the NSS to our final year students
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(09 Mar 2023)
Announcing the winner of the March 2023 draw
SafeZone campus engagement recognised with award
(10 Mar 2023)
Our University has won the Community Engagement category at awards hosted by Critical Arc, the owners of SafeZone
Celebrating the 100 Black Women Professors NOW programme
(10 Mar 2023)
New cohort join participants of the national programme
Improvements to key People and OD systems
(10 Mar 2023)
Important changes coming over the next few months
Erasmus+ funding scheme closes
(10 Mar 2023)
The final staff mobility grant has closed, as funds have now all been allocated
Access a range of staff benefits with Vivup
(10 Mar 2023)
Staff discounts on supermarkets, fashion, technology and much more
Exploring multi-disciplinary ageing research: guest lecture and showcase
(13 Mar 2023)
MICRA are delighted to announce an in-person, cross-faculty Research Showcase taking place on Monday, 3 April at the Henry Royce Institute
Professor wins tech industry award
(13 Mar 2023)
Professor of Statistical Literacy Jackie Carter has won an award at the FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards, which celebrate the tech industry’s most exceptional talent in order to inspire the next generation from the UK and beyond
Open Research Accelerator Fund – now open for applications
(13 Mar 2023)
Find out more about the fund and how to apply
University TEF Provider Submission for 2023
(13 Mar 2023)
Message from April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, and Craig Best, Head of Student and Academic Services
InStitches knit sale raises £300 for the British Heart Foundation
(14 Mar 2023)
The craft group raised the funds from a sale of knitted items during BHF Heart Week in February
Wi-Fi issues on campus - Update 5
(14 Mar 2023)
IT Services are investigating issues with Wi-Fi access on campus
Work, health and wellbeing post-pandemic: guest lecture
(15 Mar 2023)
Professor Dame Carol Black discusses post pandemic health - where we were, where we are now, and what the future of work might look like
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
(15 Mar 2023)
International Day to Combat Islamophobia is marked on 15 March across the world
Budget announcement: New AI national prize named in University’s honour
(15 Mar 2023)
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday, 15 March) announced a new prize for artificial intelligence named after our University's invention of the first stored programme computer in 1948
Applications now open for Behind Manchester’s Doors Programme
(16 Mar 2023)
Enhancing employability for widening participation students
Celebrating women's achievements: Q&A session with Board of Governors Chair
(16 Mar 2023)
As part of our continuing series of events to mark International Women's Day, our Board of Governors Chair Philippa Hird will be sharing her career journey and her aspirations for gender equity
After the Flood: The Church, Slavery, and Reconciliation
(16 Mar 2023)
EDI screening on Wednesday 19th April
Senate nominations and election results
(16 Mar 2023)
Following the recent Senate nomination and election process, the staff members listed below will become Senate members from 1 September 2023 until 31 August 2026
Updated: Update on pay award 2023-24 and ongoing industrial relations dispute
(17 Mar 2023)
Updated on 17 March 2023
World Sleep Day
(17 Mar 2023)
Are you getting enough sleep?
BAME staff network elections: Co-Chair opportunities
(17 Mar 2023)
Our University is proud to have several different staff network groups – one of which is the Black, Asian Minority and Ethnic (BAME) group
Student in appeal for funding after cyclone hits Malawi
(17 Mar 2023)
Lizzie Beach is raising money for two charities working to deliver aid to those in need after a cyclone hit the country
University publishes endowment investments climate report
(20 Mar 2023)
Our University has published a report into the climate impact of its endowment investments which reveals that, by 31 July 2022, the carbon intensity of its endowment equity investment portfolio has been reduced by 55% from 2019
Observing Ramadan - supporting employees and students
(20 Mar 2023)
What you need to know about supporting employees and students observing Ramadan
Major funding for Greater Manchester innovation in materials, health and AI
(20 Mar 2023)
Four new projects have received a share of millions of pounds awarded to the Greater Manchester Innovation Accelerator
General Assembly Election 2023: Staff elections
(20 Mar 2023)
Nominations for three staff places are open until Monday, 3 April
There's still time to join this year's Purple Wave
(21 Mar 2023)
Join our community of colleagues, students and alumni taking part in this year's Great Manchester 10k run or half marathon on Sunday, 21 May 2023
Issue with University Telecoms - RESOLVED
(21 Mar 2023)
IT Services are investigating an issue with incoming telephone calls to the University
Judges wanted for Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase 2023
(21 Mar 2023)
Open to both academic and PS staff, help to make this year's showcase a great success
Lemn Sissay to judge Twitter micropoetry competition
(21 Mar 2023)
Budding writers have been challenged to craft a Twitter micropoem on the theme of the ‘science around us’ by Creative Manchester, which has launched its annual Micropoetry Competition to mark World Poetry Day
Workers' Playtime launches at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
(22 Mar 2023)
The exhibition explores culture and community in 19th century industrial Lancashire.
Staying safe on campus
(22 Mar 2023)
A reminder that you can download the SafeZone app - designed to help keep you safe and give you extra peace of mind on campus
Manchester remains the favourite university of UK’s top employers
(22 Mar 2023)
The University is the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 recruiters
High Court officers attend Simon Building
(22 Mar 2023)
Students leave building
A conversation with: Melissa Febos and Helen Mort
(22 Mar 2023)
Manchester University Press is delighted to host this event on Wednesday, 3 May
Your Purple Pennies causes: Supporting Manchester’s cancer research
(22 Mar 2023)
Purple Pennies will launch on Monday, 27 March
Your Purple Pennies causes: Helping disadvantaged students
(23 Mar 2023)
Purple Pennies will launch on Monday, 27 March
Deadline approaching: HEAT upload
(23 Mar 2023)
The deadline for submitting activity is Friday, 31 March
Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) ranked 5th in the world
(23 Mar 2023)
Considered one of the most infuential and authoritive university rankings, QS World University Rankings has ranked Manchester School of Architecture #5 by subject in this year's publication.
Share your views: our next President and Vice-Chancellor
(24 Mar 2023)
Attend a workshop and share your views on what the University should be looking for in our next President and Vice-Chancellor
Your Purple Pennies causes: Wood Street Mission
(24 Mar 2023)
Purple Pennies will launch on Monday, 27 March
Final call to shape the future of public engagement support at our University
(24 Mar 2023)
Tell us how well we engage the public in our research, teaching and social responsibility activities
University response to student referendum
(24 Mar 2023)
Message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Make a collective impact - join Purple Pennies
(27 Mar 2023)
Sign up to our new micro giving scheme
Free sanitary products available on campus for staff and students
(27 Mar 2023)
We're helping to tackle period poverty by providing free sanitary products
Manchester Gold staff mentoring programme: Call for mentors and mentees
(27 Mar 2023)
Register to be a mentor or mentee
AMBS launches portfolio of short businesses courses: 50% discount for staff
(27 Mar 2023)
Alliance Manchester Business School has launched 16 short businesses courses in Executive Education - and University colleagues can benefit from a discount of 50% across the programme suite
New term dates: Mandarin classes
(28 Mar 2023)
Enhance your language skills with our Confucius Institute
Reminder: booking catering and events on campus
(28 Mar 2023)
We’d like to remind colleagues that meetings, events and catering should be procured in-house whenever possible
Listening, learning and responding to disabled students
(28 Mar 2023)
Professor Jackie Carter, our Academic Lead for Disability, has contributed to an article on the subject for the Times Higher Education, along with postgraduate research student Laura Howard
Get a 10% discount on bluedot tickets
(29 Mar 2023)
Jodrell Bank’s intergalactic celebration of music, science and cosmic culture returns from 20 - 23 July
Read our latest quarterly research and impact newsletter
(29 Mar 2023)
Research and Impact @Manchester – Spring 2023
Does your email signature need updating?
(29 Mar 2023)
If you're using promotional graphics in your email signature, make sure they are up-to-date
Manchester University Press launch their new podcast
(29 Mar 2023)
Episodes are available across various platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts
Be inspired by Greater Manchester's celebration of blossom
(30 Mar 2023)
The National Trust has launched its Bloomtown trail – 30 places to experience blossom in Manchester and Salford during April
Our new Access and Student Success impact report is here
(30 Mar 2023)
Help us to support talented students from non-traditional backgrounds to access HE and flourish once they’re on campus – and boost your own skills and potential too
IT staff recognised for outstanding achievements and innovation in technology
(30 Mar 2023)
The UCISA Awards recognise, celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements and innovation of staff working in or supporting technology in UCISA member organisations
Disability Equity course for all staff
(30 Mar 2023)
New eLearning course for all staff
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Lunch and Learn workshop
(31 Mar 2023)
Join us to find out more about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and understand why you should be using it
Transgender Day of Visibility
(31 Mar 2023)
Transgender Day of Visibility is on Friday, 31 March
Exploring the boundaries of flexibility in learning
(31 Mar 2023)
Thomas Nuhse is an ITL fellow whose project explores a flexible, competency based course in Quantitative Biology
International Women’s Day
(31 Mar 2023)