News archive – April 2023
Research Staff Excellence Awards 2023
(02 Apr 2023)
Do you know a researcher or team who’s had an outstanding year? Then nominate them for the Research Staff Strategy Group Excellence Awards
Manchester Museum: ‘Looking for languages’ family-friendly trail
(03 Apr 2023)
The Linguistic Diversity Collective in partnership with Creative Manchester and Manchester Museum are holding a language-themed museum trail during the Easter holidays
Looking for furniture store items? Find them via social media
(03 Apr 2023)
The Furniture Store, which recently moved location to the Simon Building, has now launched a Twitter channel to highlight incoming and refurbished stock
Gender, Ethnicity and Disability pay gap report
(03 Apr 2023)
Our Gender, Ethnicity and Disability pay gap report for 2022 is now available
Join our next book club meeting
(04 Apr 2023)
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 28 April from 12.30pm until 1.30pm
Car Parks Permit Office: adjusted opening hours plus top-up reminder
(04 Apr 2023)
Opening hours on Thursday, 27 and Friday, 28 April 2023 will change
Deadline extended: General Assembly election nominations
(04 Apr 2023)
The initial closing date for the above election has passed, and the number of nomination forms received does not equal the number of vacancies declared
InStitches craft charity sale: Thursday, 6 April
(04 Apr 2023)
There will be a selection of handmade crafts available to buy with proceeds donated to local charities
Inequalities in young people’s wellbeing revealed by #BeeWell survey
(04 Apr 2023)
The latest #BeeWell survey demonstrates that while the wellbeing of young people across Greater Manchester has remained stable over the past two years, girls and LGBTQ+ young people have again reported significantly lower levels of wellbeing
Maintenance affecting My Manchester, Campus Solutions and more
(04 Apr 2023)
IT Services need to make a change on a service, to reduce the risk of unscheduled service disruption.
Be Active Easter/summer schedule now available
(05 Apr 2023)
UoM Sport will be running a reduced programme during the Easter break at the Armitage Centre and Wellbeing Rooms until 16 April
Research shows disappearance of 'Manc' accent feature - but not in north of city
(05 Apr 2023)
New research by one of our linguistics experts has found that a major aspect of the traditional ‘Manc’ accent is still going strong in northern parts of the city, but is disappearing from people’s speech elsewhere
Recycle your old or unwanted pairs of trainers
(05 Apr 2023)
UoM Sport has announced a partnership with JogOn, to help reduce the amount of trainers and running shoes being sent to landfill
UCU re-ballot results
(05 Apr 2023)
Following a re-ballot of the University and College Union’s (UCU) members, UCU has secured an extension of its mandate for industrial action until September 2023
Cyber Essentials: new certification
(06 Apr 2023)
Register your project with IT Services
Huge success for inaugural Engineering the Future conference
(06 Apr 2023)
Hosted by the School of Engineering and the Department of Materials this first of its kind event has showcased our engineering research and teaching
Join our Wellbeing Choir
(06 Apr 2023)
The next 12 weeks of sessions start on Wednesday, 12 April
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(11 Apr 2023)
Announcing the winner of the April 2023 draw
Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto (MMT) Research Fund call
(11 Apr 2023)
Last year saw the new MMT (Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto) Alliance going from strength to strength with the launch of a new multilateral fund
DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards
(11 Apr 2023)
The multi-drug precision medicine trial for adults, teenagers and children with rare cancers is helping to find treatments for rare cancers.
Manchester graphene firm signs $1 billion UAE deal
(11 Apr 2023)
Manchester spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges
Student volunteers join local residents on Fallowfield community project
(12 Apr 2023)
Our volunteers helped improve the appearance of a local area for our community neighbours
Maintenance on My Manchester and the Student System (Campus Solutions)
(12 Apr 2023)
IT Services are performing maintenance which will result in downtime.
Join our University Staff Golf Society
(12 Apr 2023)
Our University Staff Golf Society has been around for many years and we are always looking for new members
Unit Surveys launch 17 April
(13 Apr 2023)
Unit Surveys launch Monday 17 April 2023 for all taught students and will remain open until 11.59pm on Sunday 14 May.
Teaching and Learning Conference 2023 - call for contributors
(13 Apr 2023)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the first University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference on Thursday, 6 July 2023
Seminar on machine learning and metabolic modelling
(14 Apr 2023)
Professor Claudio Angione talk on machine learning and metabolic modelling approaches
Book now: Environmental sustainability information session
(14 Apr 2023)
Find out more about environmental sustainability at our University
Exam and assessment support for students from the Library
(17 Apr 2023)
The Library is offering exam and assessment support for students for the upcoming exam and assessment period, including workshops, online resources and drop-in support.
Showcase our Digital Experience Week to students
(17 Apr 2023)
Digital Experience Week begins Monday, 24 April, and there's a number of events for students to explore digital career opportunities and build digital skills
Industrial action update – 17 April
(17 Apr 2023)
UCU has announced an extension of their Action Short of Strike (ASOS) to include a marking and assessment boycott, commencing on Thursday 20 April.
Refugee Tales ‘The Walking Inquiry’ exhibition (25-27 April)
(17 Apr 2023)
The exhibition, which brings together people with lived experience of immigration detention and Volunteer Visitors, will launch at The University with a roundtable discussion and film screening.
Reminder: Additional bank holiday in May 2023 - King's Coronation
(18 Apr 2023)
A reminder that there will be a bank holiday to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Take part in our 2023 graduation ceremonies
(18 Apr 2023)
It's almost time to celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2023
PGR Parents and Carers Support Network: Eid celebration
(18 Apr 2023)
Join us with your families on Sunday, 23 April from 2pm until 5pm
Get 20% off your next booking at Oddfellows Hall
(19 Apr 2023)
We’re offering 20% off all bookings for Oddfellows Hall, for events taking place before 31 August 2023
Process underway to replace Blackboard Learn
(19 Apr 2023)
In August last year, our University began the process of procuring a new Central Learning Environment (CLE) system to replace Blackboard Learn, as part of the Flexible Learning Programme
New podcast: improving cancer screening uptake in the LGBTQIA+ community
(19 Apr 2023)
Our latest One in Two episode looks at how to improve cancer screening uptake in the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalised groups, with Dr Jen Davies-Oliveira and Stewart O’Callaghan
Guidance and reporting for marking and assessment boycott
(19 Apr 2023)
UCU has confirmed a period of Action Short of Strike (ASOS) in the form of a marking and assessment boycott, commencing tomorrow, Thursday, 20 April
Sign up to BFI Player and stream films for free
(20 Apr 2023)
Colleagues can now access BFI Player for free
Last chance to book onto our April Teams Voice training
(20 Apr 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
Wellbeing and stress management training
(20 Apr 2023)
Stress management and wellbeing training for leaders and managers
Our University Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
(21 Apr 2023)
Recognising religion and belief at our University
UK Emergency Alerts: Test alert sent to smartphones on 23 April
(21 Apr 2023)
All smartphone users in the UK will receive a message
Manchester Gold
(21 Apr 2023)
Sign up as a mentor before Friday, 28 April
Peer support celebrated at awards ceremony
(21 Apr 2023)
This year’s Peer Support Celebration and Awards Event took place in Whitworth Hall on the evening of 20 April 2023
Last chance to support our National Student Survey (NSS) campaign
(24 Apr 2023)
The NSS survey will close on Sunday 30 April
Raheem Sterling Foundation launches new scholarships
(24 Apr 2023)
Foundation's new partnership with our University and King’s College London launches 14 scholarships - seven in Manchester and seven in London - that promise to be “a real game changer” for local young people
Global issues with Blackboard - resolved
(25 Apr 2023)
Earlier issues with Blackboard have now been resolved.
Empowering international students through peer support
(25 Apr 2023)
The Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) has released its second project report, which focuses on the innovative work of Dr Li-Chia Chen
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
(25 Apr 2023)
How to submit a nomination
'A revelation' – international work travel by train
(26 Apr 2023)
How Manchester Museum Director, Esme Ward connected with museum colleagues across Europe – with not one late train and full WiFi, time to read and see the sights – as she journeyed to a conference in Stockholm
Advances in Data Science and AI Conference 2023
(26 Apr 2023)
Get Involved at ADSAI 2023 – Call for abstracts (Deadline 5pm Monday, 15 May)
Keep it on campus: hotel bookings in Manchester
(27 Apr 2023)
Details of preferential booking rates for 2023, for both business and personal use
New PGR Voice survey - launches 2 May
(27 Apr 2023)
The survey gives Postgraduate Researchers an opportunity to tell us about their experiences
Mentorship: the power of Manchester Gold for technical staff
(27 Apr 2023)
Cassandra Hodgkinson, Technical Operations Manager, FBMH, gives an overview of why technical staff in particular could benefit from our Manchester Gold programme
Jenni Rose awarded PQ Lecturer of the Year
(28 Apr 2023)
This week, AMBS Lecturer Jenni Rose was awarded the prestigious national PQ Public Sector Lecturer of the Year at Proud Embankment in London
Successes of the Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP)
(28 Apr 2023)
The Research Lifecycle Programme has been running for almost four years and is designed to transform our research IT environment
Wellbeing Month - May 2023
(28 Apr 2023)
Activities to help you feel well and thrive
What you told us about race equality
(28 Apr 2023)
Race Equality Charter staff survey and focus groups results