Staff announcements
Essential safety tips during rising temperatures
(20 May 2025)
As temperatures continue to remain high, it's important to be aware of a few simple safety steps to support one another.
Call recording to be introduced for IT Support Centre
(19 May 2025)
The IT Support Centre will begin call recording in late May to enhance service, support staff, and aid training, with full data privacy safeguards in place.
Campus Solutions Student System downtime: 7-9am Thurs 22 May
(19 May 2025)
IT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, meaning it will be unavailable between 7am and 9am on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Organising barbecues on campus
(16 May 2025)
We’d like to make you aware of the guidance for on campus barbecues.
Exclusive discount: 50% off our AMBS Global Part-time MBA
(15 May 2025)
Applications for our July 2025 intake close on Friday, 6 June.
Open Research Conference 2025
(14 May 2025)
Find out more about our Open Research offering and success stories here at Manchester – Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June
Research Staff Excellence Awards – nominations open
(13 May 2025)
Celebrate our research community’s contribution to our University’s goals and ambitions – nominations open until Tuesday, 27 May
May exam and assessment period: what colleagues need to know
(12 May 2025)
Find out how to support students and access key staff resources during the exam and assessment period, including wellbeing services, study spaces, and academic guidance.
Staying secure online
(12 May 2025)
In light of recent high profile cyber-attacks targeting the retail sector, we urge all staff to remain vigilant and follow safe practices regarding their passwords and the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
No Mow May: we're taking part, are you?
(09 May 2025)
We’re giving the lawnmowers a break and letting nature do its thing across campus.
New system for Mitigating Circumstances and Extensions launching in 2026
(08 May 2025)
A new standardised system for mitigating circumstances and extensions will launch for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students in 2026/27, improving efficiency, consistency and data security across all schools.
Hosting sensitive data overseas
(07 May 2025)
UK Government guidance on protecting your data in the latest in a series of short Trusted Research videos – plus our University’s export control advice around devices.
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
(06 May 2025)
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2025/26 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PS colleagues.
Library News Round Up: May
(06 May 2025)
Our support for teaching and learning and research colleagues plus details of our collections and Muriel Stott Building Summer Closure.
New free bus service from Manchester Victoria: six-week trial begins 6 May
(02 May 2025)
An exciting update on commitment to sustainable, fair, and affordable travel for our university community.
Car park closures for May bank holidays
(02 May 2025)
Booth Street West car park will be closed on Monday, 5 and Monday, 26 May
Submit your Register of Interests form now
(01 May 2025)
All colleagues grade 6 or above must complete a declaration of interest form every year. This year's needs to be returned by Monday, 19 May.
Travel Plan 2025-2030: Reminder about increases to car park pricing
(30 Apr 2025)
Changes to car parking charges will take effect from 30 May
What’s on in May?
(29 Apr 2025)
Welcome to May’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.
Book your Windows 11 upgrade
(28 Apr 2025)
If you’re using a Windows 10 PC, you can now book your upgrade to Windows 11.
Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme
(28 Apr 2025)
Last chance to sign up for Manchester Gold - applications close on Friday, 2 May
Canvas rollout underway – important Blackboard switch off notice and upcoming events
(25 Apr 2025)
Our first course units have successfully begun teaching using Canvas. With Blackboard switching off in October, staff should begin building September 2025 courses now. Join upcoming roadshows and visit the Canvas microsite for support.
Staff Network Day Event on Wednesday, 14 May
(25 Apr 2025)
Celebrate our staff networks this May
Oracle Financials and eMarketplace
(22 Apr 2025)
Oracle Financials shut down (Tuesday, 22 April)
Visit our new Engaged Research Hub
(22 Apr 2025)
Information, guidance and support – with inspiring case studies – for colleagues interested in participatory research, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester.
Manchester Marathon disruption on campus
(17 Apr 2025)
As you may be aware, this year’s adidas Manchester Marathon is taking place on Sunday, 27 April and will be finishing outside Whitworth Hall, with over 32,000 marathon participants and 50,000 spectators expected to pass through Oxford Road on that day.
New research leadership programme launched for mid-career academics
(17 Apr 2025)
We are pleased to launch a new Research Leadership Essentials programme for mid-career academics across the university.
REF 2029: Library support for REF Open Access requirements
(16 Apr 2025)
Support available for researchers to ensure your outputs meet all requirements to be eligible for submission to the next REF.
Ensuring fire safety on campus
(15 Apr 2025)
It's important that we are all aware and reminding ourselves of essential fire safety tips to ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.
Resolved: Issues accessing Blackboard and My Manchester
(14 Apr 2025)
Information about issues affecting My Manchester and Blackboard