Staff announcements
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.
Embedding Equity in Everything We Do
(04 Jul 2025)
Introducing our new Digital Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Purple Place - your July benefits update
(03 Jul 2025)
Focus on Personal Development this July
What’s new at the Library: preparing for Welcome and more
(02 Jul 2025)
Support for colleagues from Welcome activities to Reading Lists: here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer.
Discover innovative practices in community-engaged research from around the world
(01 Jul 2025)
Join our webinar on Wednesday, 9 July and visit our new Engaged Research Hub, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester.
Update to our Policy and Procedure on Contracts of Employment
(30 Jun 2025)
From Tuesday, 1 July 2025 employees on a Fixed Term Contract who reach 3 years service will automatically be transferred to a Finite Funded Permanent Contract (FFPC).
What’s on in July?
(27 Jun 2025)
Welcome to July’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.
UK government launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS)
(27 Jun 2025)
New research security scheme comes into force on 1 July 2025 – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues.
Changes to the availability of Zoom
(26 Jun 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 the end of the 2025 calendar year.
PDR guidance and support for all staff
(25 Jun 2025)
As we approach the Performance and Development Review (PDR) period, we would like to encourage you think about your PDR in a way that is designed to support your growth, recognise your achievements and provide you with meaningful feedback to help guide your development.
Reflecting on the first year using SEAtS
(24 Jun 2025)
As we wrap up another academic year, we want to thank you for your continued support with adopting the Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS). Your commitment has played a vital role in helping to support student academic engagement and wellbeing.
University-wide network disruption
(23 Jun 2025)
University-wide network disruption on Wednesday, 2 and Thursday, 3 July
New Personal Relationship Policy
(19 Jun 2025)
Understanding our new position on employee-student relationships
Come and speak to IT Services about Windows 11, the P drive retirement and more
(18 Jun 2025)
Join us for a chat and share your thoughts, concerns and questions with our friendly team of IT experts!