Staff announcements
Refurbishments to AGLC and Main Library
(10 Jun 2025)
Updates on opening hours and closure dates over the summer
P Drive file storage service retiring soon - move your files to OneDrive
(09 Jun 2025)
IT Services are planning to retire the P Drive service which can be used by staff and students for the storing of personal files and documents, and personal web pages. Microsoft OneDrive will become the default personal file storage.
Book your place at the Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline Network Conference
(06 Jun 2025)
The annual Appeals, Complaints, Conduct and Discipline (ACCD) Network Conference will take place on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the main lecture theatre of the Samuel Alexander Building.
Elections now open for co-chair positions on two staff networks
(05 Jun 2025)
Both the Disabled Staff Network Group and LGBTQ+ Staff Network: BeeProud are looking to appoint new Co-Chairs
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
(04 Jun 2025)
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription renewals due on Saturday, 6 September
Use AppsAnywhere to access all IT-supported T&L applications from September 2025
(03 Jun 2025)
From September 2025 all IT-supported teaching and learning software applications on cluster PCs will be accessed via AppsAnywhere.
What’s new at the Library: Everything you need to know this Summer
(02 Jun 2025)
From staff training and textbook donations to major building refurbishments and exciting new archive additions – here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer.
Join us at the Festival of Business 2025
(02 Jun 2025)
AMBS is excited to announce its Festival of Business 2025, taking place from 16–19 June.
What’s on in June?
(30 May 2025)
Welcome to June’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.
Review your Personal Information in MyView
(29 May 2025)
Take a few minutes to review your details today – your data makes a difference
Booth Street West car park to close for electrical testing
(28 May 2025)
Booth Street West car park will be closed on Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 June.
Updated Data Protection Policy
(27 May 2025)
Our data protection policy now includes AI, Software as a Service and Social Media
Travel plan 2025-2030: Car park pricing to increase next week
(23 May 2025)
Previously announced changes to car parking charges will take effect from Friday, 30 May
Book your place at the 2025 Teaching and Learning Conference
(23 May 2025)
Join us for the Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 (2–3 July), a free, two-day event celebrating innovation and best practice in teaching at Manchester. Featuring keynotes, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.
Philanthropy launches Ideas with Impact Prize to support budding innovators
(22 May 2025)
A new competition to help founders turn innovative ideas into high-value commercial startups has been launched by The University of Manchester.
Summer heating schedule update
(21 May 2025)
We have switched from our winter heating mode to our summer heating mode.
Essential safety tips during warm weather
(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.