Staff announcements
Food waste bins rolled out across campus
(20 Jan 2025)
Food waste bins are now available in all academic buildings on campus.
Academic tutors needed: Manchester Access Programme
(16 Jan 2025)
A fantastic opportunity to contribute to the social responsibility goals of our University whilst also further developing your one-to-one tutoring
Research Review Exercise (RRE) open for all REF-eligible staff
(15 Jan 2025)
The annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff is open until Monday, 17 February 2025.
Our Library news round-up
(14 Jan 2025)
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (January 2025)
What’s on in January?
(13 Jan 2025)
Welcome to January’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 now: Find out more about our move from Blackboard to Canvas
(10 Jan 2025)
This year, we say goodbye to Blackboard Learn and welcome Canvas by Instructure. Register to attend our January open meeting online to hear what we have achieved, what’s to come and what you need to do to prepare for the move to Canvas.
Investing in Interdisciplinarity
(09 Jan 2025)
The University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) is launching the latest round of pump-priming awards – launch event on Tuesday, 14 January
There’s still time to enter the 2025 Making a Difference Awards
(08 Jan 2025)
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 15 January!
Weather notice: staying safe when travelling in icy weather
(07 Jan 2025)
Temperatures in Manchester are expected to be freezing until Sunday, 12 January.
Exclusive January dining offer for staff
(07 Jan 2025)
Staff will be able to enjoy 33% off the main menu at Manchester Museum and Whitworth Cafe from Monday to Friday.
Race Terminology Workshop
(07 Jan 2025)
Sign up for Race Terminology Workshop on Monday, 3 February
Rewarding Exceptional Performance – nominations now open
(06 Jan 2025)
Take time to recognise members of your teams
A better assessment experience with Cadmus
(03 Jan 2025)
A new assessment tool, Cadmus, offers many benefits to both colleagues and students. There are a number of resources available to get you started, or register for an upcoming training session.
Do you know how to report a phishing email?
(03 Jan 2025)
Phishing is a technique which scammers will use to try to find out details such as your username and password, banking details or other useful information relating to your work or personal life.
Have you returned with any new gadgets?
(02 Jan 2025)
Instructions from IT Services about setting up new equipment and recovering your IT account
Repair works to car park D access road
(18 Dec 2024)
Drivers will be required to exit via Bridgeford Street until the road junction to Higher Cambridge St is repaired – expected by end of week commencing Monday, 6 January.
University staff help Manchester Christmas Dinner exceed targets
(18 Dec 2024)
We are pleased to announce that we have exceeded the fundraising target for the Manchester Christmas Dinner thanks to donations from across the University.
Shaping our digital future: Insights from the 2023/2024 Jisc survey
(17 Dec 2024)
We are listening to what people across the University have to say about their digital experiences and improvements they would like to see from the 2023/2024 Jisc Digital Experience Insights Survey.
Switch off before the festive period
(16 Dec 2024)
As we approach the end of the semester, it's important to ensure that we leave our campus in the best possible condition.
Conferences & Venues wallplanner now available for 2025
(13 Dec 2024)
Our 2024/2025 wallplanner is now available - with limited stock.
Car park closures over the festive break
(13 Dec 2024)
An update on car park closures ahead of Christmas.
Keeping You Secure: Cyber Safety at our University
(13 Dec 2024)
In today's digital world, being safe online is crucial for you and our University
Resource Booker downtime
(12 Dec 2024)
Work to upgrade the system starts on Sunday, 15 December – system expected back online before the end of the week
Make their year: Celebrate your colleagues with a University award nomination
(12 Dec 2024)
The festive season is a perfect time to reflect on the exceptional contributions of your colleagues and take the opportunity to nominate them for one of the University’s prestigious awards.
Keep It On Campus 2025
(10 Dec 2024)
The Conferences & Venues team are preparing for next year’s Keep It On Campus event, which will be taking place on the 7 and 8 of January 2025.
Blackboard maintenance and downtime
(09 Dec 2024)
Blackboard will be unavailable from 10pm on Tuesday 17 December until 4am on Wednesday 18 December
Switch off during the festive season
(06 Dec 2024)
Our University is committed to becoming carbon zero by 2038, and one way we can all help to achieve this is by remembering to switch off non-essential electrical items.
Weather warning issued by Met Office
(05 Dec 2024)
The Met Office has issued a weather warning from this afternoon until Sunday, 8 December.
More government guidance on research security
(05 Dec 2024)
Colleagues are asked to watch a short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – this time, overseas presentations
Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) Showcase 2025
(05 Dec 2024)
A chance for researchers and Professional Services colleagues to come together and discover the positive impact RLP is having on our research environment – on Wednesday, 5 February