Staff announcements
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
Open Research Conference 2025
(14 Apr 2025)
Explore the latest innovations and bold new ideas with researchers, PGRs and research support professionals from across the University on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June.
Updating Reading Lists Online: Advance preview sessions for teaching staff
(11 Apr 2025)
On Tuesday, 1 July Reading Lists Online will introduce a fresher, more user-friendly interface.
Digital and AI Academy apprenticeship opportunity
(09 Apr 2025)
Sign up for information sessions by Friday, 25 April
New benefit for colleagues - Electric Vehicle Scheme launched
(08 Apr 2025)
Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle through our reward and benefits platform, Purple Place.
RESOLVED: Issues with Xerox Managed Print Service
(08 Apr 2025)
IT Services are investigating an issue with the University’s managed print service.
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover
(07 Apr 2025)
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover this April
Campus Solutions Student System downtime: 11 to 14 April
(07 Apr 2025)
IT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, which means it will be unavailable from 3pm on Friday 11 April, to 12noon on Monday 14 April, 2025.
Join the academic procession at Summer Graduations 2025
(04 Apr 2025)
Colleagues are invited to join the academic procession at Summer Graduation 2025, celebrating student achievements and creating a memorable experience. Register attendance and order gowns via the graduation website.
Library News Roundup - April 2025
(03 Apr 2025)
This month, here's what the Library has to offer. Keep updated by checking our news website.
Ensuring safety for fieldwork and events
(02 Apr 2025)
It's important to stay informed about the latest health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment for everyone. Below are some key updates and reminders for all colleagues.
New resources from Research Communications Conference 2025
(02 Apr 2025)
This year’s event was our most popular yet – get guidance, support and inspiration from our tools and resources page
Cosy Campus spaces relaunch across campus
(01 Apr 2025)
Our Cosy Campus initiative is relaunching across the University – you can find out more about it at our event on Tuesday, 8 April at 4.00pm in the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons.
Streamlining the thesis journey: eProg's new upgrade
(01 Apr 2025)
PGR thesis submission functionality now live in eProg
Neonatal Care Leave Policy
(31 Mar 2025)
Introducing our new Neonatal Care Leave Policy
What’s on in April?
(31 Mar 2025)
Welcome to April’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.
Capturing your research news stories in Pure
(28 Mar 2025)
Researchers appearing in University’s News Digest email will have the details recorded in their account - more information available
University publishes new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
(27 Mar 2025)
Policy regularly revised to match IP trends, regulations and changing academic environment – new version effective from 1 April 2025
Latest updates on our journey to Canvas - what colleagues need to know
(26 Mar 2025)
We are excited to share even more big developments to support you as we continue our transformative journey to Canvas, the new Central Learning Environment (CLE) replacing Blackboard in September.
Does your University PC need upgrading to Windows 11?
(26 Mar 2025)
As you may be aware, Microsoft Windows 10 will go out of support on Tuesday 14 October 2025. After this date, Microsoft will not provide any updates for it, including critical security fixes.
Digital Futures to recruit academic leads
(25 Mar 2025)
University’s research platform to recruit five colleagues for exciting new role – application deadline Monday, 7 April
Oracle Financials downtime – Wednesday, 2 to Thursday, 10 April 2025
(24 Mar 2025)
Oracle Financials will be unavailable from 2pm on Wednesday, 2 April until 9am on Thursday, 10 April 2025 as part of a necessary system upgrade.