Staff announcements
What’s on in September?
(28 Aug 2025)
Welcome to September’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Updated: Out-of-hours University-wide network disruption
(27 Aug 2025)
Essential out-of-hours work to improve the University of Manchester’s network will take place from 6pm on Friday 5 September until 7pm on Sunday 7 September.
GMBA Campus Solutions Migration
(26 Aug 2025)
AMBS’s GMBA programme will be migrated from its own environment to the main University instance of Campus Solutions during Autumn 2025.
Welcoming and supporting new research staff
(21 Aug 2025)
As we head into a new academic year, the Researcher Development team is here to help researchers and their supervisors get off to a strong start.
Still using a Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC? Arrange your upgrade soon.
(21 Aug 2025)
If you’re using a Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC, you should arrange for your Windows 11 upgrade as soon as possible.
Reading Lists Online user interface: support throughout September
(20 Aug 2025)
Following the recent update to our Reading Lists Online user interface, the Library is offering tailored advice and support to teaching staff.
Open Research Conference 2025 – resources available
(19 Aug 2025)
More than 120 delegates from across the country and abroad attended, bringing together a breadth of expertise – and resources available on Figshare.
Prepare for the new way to access teaching software: Join an AppsAnywhere demo
(18 Aug 2025)
In September and early October, we are offering online demonstrations of AppsAnywhere, the University’s portal for accessing IT-supported teaching and learning software applications.
Be part of The Manchester Christmas Dinner Steering Group
(18 Aug 2025)
Bring your ideas and planning skills to help make a real difference to young care leavers who would otherwise be alone at Christmas.
Looking after visitors here at Manchester
(15 Aug 2025)
The University is legally responsible for ensuring that every visitor is properly entitled to work or participate in our activities – access information, guidance and support in welcoming visitors.
Traffic management system to be introduced at Dover Street
(14 Aug 2025)
A traffic management scheme will be introduced to Dover Street on Monday, 1 September, for approximately one year in order to prepare for the planned refurbishment works at the Zochonis Building.
Dealing with Confirmation and Clearing telephone calls
(13 Aug 2025)
Thursday, 14 August is A-Level results day and as always, we’re expecting a very high volume of phone calls to the University
Digital and AI Academy apprenticeship opportunity
(08 Aug 2025)
Build your Data and AI Skills
What's new at the library: Submit Taught Course Recommendations and more
(07 Aug 2025)
Reminder to submit your Taught Course Recommendations and a new Manchester Digital Collection of Early European Print.
5 things colleagues need to know about confirmation and clearing 2025
(04 Aug 2025)
Everything staff need to know about Confirmation and Clearing 2025 — key dates, helplines, team roles, and how we can all support students during this life-changing moment.
Minor changes to the REF 2029 Open Access policy
(04 Aug 2025)
Research England has published some minor clarifications – the Library’s REF Open Access policy guidance has been updated to reflect these changes.
Purple Place - your August benefits update
(01 Aug 2025)
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition.
What’s on in August?
(31 Jul 2025)
Welcome to August’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Scheduled maintenance on lecture capture (podcast) service from 11-14 August
(31 Jul 2025)
The Lecture Capture (Podcasting) service is undergoing an upgrade between 8am on Monday 11 August and 12 noon on Thursday 14 August.
Christie’s Café closing for refurbishments – reopening with a new look
(28 Jul 2025)
If Christie’s Café is your go-to spot for a morning coffee or a catch-up over lunch, the café will be closing from Thursday 31 July for some exciting refurbishment work.
Check your research ethics status with our useful tool
(24 Jul 2025)
Use our interactive resource to determine if your project requires University research ethics approval before undertaking recruitment and data collection.
Update for Permit Holders at Booth Street West, Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
(23 Jul 2025)
On Thursday, 7 August, Booth Street West multistorey car park will be closed due to electrical safety testing.
New guidance for supporting students experiencing harassment or sexual misconduct
(22 Jul 2025)
We’re introducing new measures to comply with OfS regulations on harassment and sexual misconduct. Find out what’s changing, where to signpost students, and how we’re supporting colleagues.
University Switchboard now live on new platform
(21 Jul 2025)
Switchboard upgrade improves service for colleagues and external callers
Boost your profile with our Research Visibility Checklist
(17 Jul 2025)
Simple, high-impact actions to help you promote your research - from quick wins to go big.
Reminder: Submit your Taught Course Recommendations to the Library for 2025/26
(15 Jul 2025)
Thank you for all your support so far in helping us prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26. If you are teaching in Semester 1 please ensure all your recommendations for your taught course materials are in place via Reading Lists Online.
Teaching & learning software for 2025/26 - what will be available and how to access it
(11 Jul 2025)
In preparation for the 2025/26 academic year, a full list of the IT-supported teaching and learning software applications available from start of year is now on Connect.
Summer workspace refresh
(10 Jul 2025)
As we transition into the summer period on campus, we wanted to remind colleagues that it’s a great opportunity to refresh and reorganise their workspaces.
NSS results – What you need to know
(09 Jul 2025)
The NSS results provide a vital opportunity for hearing student voices and shaping what comes next.
Free bus service from Manchester Victoria: trial extended to 27 July
(07 Jul 2025)
An exciting update on our commitment to sustainable, fair, and affordable travel for our university community.