Staff announcements
New Director of IT Services
(05 Jul 2022)
Patrick Hemmaway starts as Director of IT Services
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription renewals due on 6 September
(05 Jul 2022)
Annual subscriptions for any of the Adobe Creative Cloud family of software products (for example, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro DC) which were purchased through the IT Services volume licence agreement are all due for renewal on Tuesday 6 September 2022.
Digital inclusion and identity, future data and cybersecurity
(04 Jul 2022)
Book now for Centre for Digital Trust and Society’s Anniversary Forum on Wednesday (6 July)
Car Park Permit Office adjusted opening hours: week commencing 4 July
(01 Jul 2022)
A reminder that opening times will change for next week only
Racism and Health: Past Challenges and Current Opportunities - 11 July 2022
(01 Jul 2022)
Invitation to a Plenary
Are you a PGR parent or carer? Join our family day
(01 Jul 2022)
Share experiences, have fun and meet with other PGR parents and careers and their children
IT maintenance affecting My Manchester and the Video Portal
(01 Jul 2022)
Essential IT maintenance on Wednesday 6 July will affect access to My Manchester and the Video Portal.
Closing soon: Hybrid working pilot survey for academic colleagues
(29 Jun 2022)
Academic survey - share your views on the PS hybrid working pilot by Wednesday, 6 July
Join our next book club meeting
(29 Jun 2022)
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 29 July at 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Volunteers required to support Clearing telephone hotline
(28 Jun 2022)
Colleagues in DSE Admissions need assistance to staff the clearing telephone hotline on Thursday, 18 August and Friday, 19 August
Communicating with P&OD Recruitment services
(27 Jun 2022)
The way you communicate with P&OD Recruitment services is changing
Call for summer graduation student stories
(27 Jun 2022)
We're looking for summer graduation stories to showcase the fantastic achievements of our students
Racism and Health: Past Challenges and Current Opportunities - 11 July 2022
(24 Jun 2022)
Invitation to a Plenary, followed by an 'In Conversation' event with guest, Dr David Williams
Summer graduation hospitality packages
(24 Jun 2022)
Hospitality on Campus is now in a position to be able to confirm arrangements for celebrations following graduation ceremonies this summer, including capacities for the marquee and hospitality packages
Donations urgently needed to help a women’s refuge
(24 Jun 2022)
Could you donate any kitchenware to help women in temporary accommodation?
Discounted hotel rate for Hyatt Regency Hotel
(23 Jun 2022)
Colleagues can get a discounted rate of £73 per night (bed and breakfast) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Booth Street West, next to AMBS
Transform your commute with a free e-bike trial
(23 Jun 2022)
University staff can hire an e-bike free of charge for up to 4 weeks under this new scheme
My Manchester unavailable - Resolved
(23 Jun 2022)
The issues accessing My Manchester are now resolved
Staff benefits update
(22 Jun 2022)
Thank you from the University, Community Festival, Save on Psych Fest and Be Active classes
Hybrid working in the Division of International Development
(22 Jun 2022)
Deborah Williams, International Programmes Administrator shares her experience of hybrid working
Changes to how P&OD operations manage your queries
(22 Jun 2022)
You will no longer receive a CAS number when contacting P&OD operations
Update: car parks access and rail strike action
(21 Jun 2022)
Colleagues unable to travel by train due to rail strike action can use our University car parks without charge throughout the week
Get fit for summer with our Be Active class schedule
(21 Jun 2022)
During the summer vacation, we will be offering group exercise classes in-person at the Wellbeing Rooms in the Simon Building and virtually on Zoom
Preparing for your Performance and Development Review
(20 Jun 2022)
Your opportunity to review the past year in your role, and plan your objectives for the next 12 months
External Calling (Teams Voice): A new telephony solution for our University
(20 Jun 2022)
Read on to find out more about upcoming changes to our telephony service
Reminder: IT maintenance work this Wednesday, Saturday, and on 9 July (updated)
(20 Jun 2022)
IT Services are continuing to perform maintenance on University systems throughout the next few weeks
Car parks access: planned rail strike days
(17 Jun 2022)
Colleagues unable to travel by train on Tuesday, 21 June and Thursday, 23 June can use our University car parks without charge
Understand your role in higher education, and develop your career
(17 Jun 2022)
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2022/23 entry and academic staff and PS colleagues can apply
Oracle Financials system downtime
(17 Jun 2022)
Routine maintenance is scheduled to be carried out on Oracle Financials today (Friday, 17 June) from 3pm
Rail strike action: commuting and business travel
(16 Jun 2022)
A nationwide rail strike has been called by the RMT union to take place for three days on Tuesday 21, Thursday, 23 and Saturday, 25 June