Staff announcements
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!
Spot it, report it: Keeping campus safe for everyone
(18 Jun 2025)
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, we’re reminding all colleagues of the importance of reporting safety issues – no matter how small they may seem.
WATCH: UK government guidance on research security
(17 Jun 2025)
Watch this short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – this time, an authoritarian government scenario.
Undergraduate open days - Saturday, 21 June and Saturday, 28 June
(16 Jun 2025)
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2026
Measles update for summer holidays
(13 Jun 2025)
Information on the latest outbreaks and what you can do
PgCert in Higher Education programme 2025/26 entry
(13 Jun 2025)
Applications close on Fridday, 27 June 2025 for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2025/26 entry
All SharePoint 2010-held information to be deleted
(12 Jun 2025)
Check you have all the documents needed from SharePoint 2010 in any new repository and what to do if not - deadline 30 June 2025.
Reading Lists: Preparing your Taught Course Materials for 2025/26
(11 Jun 2025)
As we prepare for the next academic year, the Library is beginning to organise the taught course materials your students will need. Your input is vital to ensure these resources are available and accessible when required.
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