Staff announcements
Recognising you: November highlights on Purple Place
(31 Oct 2025)
Celebrate your colleagues this November, plus your chance to win a £100 Tesco voucher.
Share feedback to enhance your digital experience
(30 Oct 2025)
We want to hear from you to understand your digital experiences in your work and teaching to help shape improvements across the University.
What’s on in November?
(30 Oct 2025)
Welcome to November’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.
Issues accessing My Manchester and Slate - resolved
(29 Oct 2025)
Information about issues with access to some University services
Planned network downtime this November
(29 Oct 2025)
A large piece of work upgrading some of our critical network hardware is due to continue into November, which means some planned service downtime for staff and students.
Be part of this year’s Winter Graduation Ceremonies
(28 Oct 2025)
Taking place 11 to 19 December 2025 | Whitworth Hall
VIDEO: A few ways we're keeping our University cyber-resilient
(27 Oct 2025)
Cyber resilience is a shared responsibility for all of us here at The University of Manchester.
Engagement@Manchester: Collaborative Practice
(24 Oct 2025)
Join our community of practice to share, learn and connect on Wednesday, 26 November 12.30pm – 1.40pm at 3.204 University Place, Oxford Road (in-person).
Campus safety essentials: Laws and guidelines for bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters
(23 Oct 2025)
Your guide to understanding the rules, risks, and resposible use of bikes and e-mobility devices.
Keeping Manchester Graduate Talent at our University
(22 Oct 2025)
Now is a great time to be recruiting our very own 2025 graduates to your roles
New research calls with international university partners in Austin, Texas and Stockholm
(21 Oct 2025)
We’re excited to announce two new research funding calls with our international partner institutions.
Have you switched from Zoom to Teams yet?
(17 Oct 2025)
As a University we will be standardising our video conferencing services in favour of Microsoft Teams. This means that we will be moving away from Zoom, and do not plan to renew our University-wide Zoom contract beyond February 2026, except for a limited number of special use cases.
Transfer of materials – important information
(15 Oct 2025)
Information and support on outbound and inbound transfer of materials for researchers – Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs) must be in place.
Safely dispose of your old IT kit during our Amnesty Week
(15 Oct 2025)
In support of the University’s commitment to a zero-carbon future, IT Services are holding another IT Kit Amnesty, from Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October across campus.
How we’re tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals with our Directory of Activities
(14 Oct 2025)
The Office for Social Responsibility has recently relaunched our Directory of Activities microsite, a searchable online resource showcasing the wide range of work taking place across the University that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Conferences & Venues wallplanner now available for 2025/26
(13 Oct 2025)
Our 2025/2026 wallplanner is now available - with limited stock.
Update: upcoming bus strikes called off
(10 Oct 2025)
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that bus services across Greater Manchester will be disrupted this week, following confirmation of strike action.
Our Publications Policy has been updated
(10 Oct 2025)
Providing clarity about who can be named as authors and authorship responsibilities.
Issues accessing My Manchester and My Staff Portal - Resolved
(09 Oct 2025)
Information about issues with access to some University services
End of support for Microsoft Windows 10
(08 Oct 2025)
Microsoft Windows 10 goes out of support on Tuesday 14 October, and all University laptop and desktop PCs with Windows 10, including those used in labs, should either be upgraded or replaced.
EDI leadership programmes – last chance to apply!
(07 Oct 2025)
Applications for our range of inclusive leadership development programmes, launching in 2026, are closing soon
What's New at the Library: October 2025
(06 Oct 2025)
Teaching and Learning support for Autumn 2025, improvements to our spaces including new cosy campus area, Open Research Fellowships and support on managing research data.
Financial wellbeing and retirement planning sessions
(03 Oct 2025)
Explore a range of financial wellbeing resources to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, and make confident financial choices
October’s Colleague Benefit Update – Purple Place
(02 Oct 2025)
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition.
Planned network downtime in October and November
(01 Oct 2025)
What you need to know
Undergraduate open days – Saturdays 4 and 11 October
(29 Sep 2025)
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2026.
What’s on in October?
(29 Sep 2025)
Welcome to October’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 Academic Returners Policy
(26 Sep 2025)
Funding available for academic colleagues returning from extended leave
Christie's Cafe reopens with fresh new look
(25 Sep 2025)
Earlier this month, UniCafe reopened Christie's following it's refurbishment - and we've loved welcoming everyone back!
Last chance to apply for Manchester Gold
(24 Sep 2025)
Applications close on Friday, 3 October for the autumn intake of Manchester Gold