Staff announcements
WATCH: Recordings of Canvas CLE and SEAtS open meetings
(26 Jul 2024)
Get the latest updates on the new Student Engagement and Attendance System, plus our move from Blackboard Learn to Canvas by Infrastructure.
Planned IT maintenance on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August
(26 Jul 2024)
Over the weekend of 3 and 4 August, IT Services are performing maintenance on network storage and Wi-Fi.
Could you spot a phishing email if you received one?
(25 Jul 2024)
The widely reported IT outage last Friday caused significant global disruption.
Sustainable guidelines for Welcome events
(24 Jul 2024)
As we head towards the new academic year, events are being organised to welcome students. The Environmental Sustainability team has developed best practice guidelines encouraging sustainability at events offering giveaways, to reduce negative impacts on the environment and local community.
Improving the diversity and inclusivity of research here at Manchester
(23 Jul 2024)
Researchers invited to take part in a study exploring how opportunities for collaboration with industry are disseminated among colleagues – find out more
Tell us what you think about our Student Voice Strategy
(22 Jul 2024)
Consultation on our Student Voice Strategy is now open to colleagues across the University. Give your feedback.
Update on pay award 2024 - 25
(19 Jul 2024)
Latest update on the 2024/25 pay negotiations
Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (AGLC) closed over the summer
(18 Jul 2024)
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (AGLC) will be closed from Monday, 22 July while we make improvements.
AI guidelines for communications and marketing colleagues
(17 Jul 2024)
New guidelines available for communications and marketing colleagues outlining best practices for generative AI tools
Development opportunities for PGR supervisors
(16 Jul 2024)
Expanded continuing professional development (CPD) - helping supervisors to provide the best support for PGRs
International Staff Network
(15 Jul 2024)
Creating a community for our international colleagues
Working abroad this summer?
(12 Jul 2024)
Our new Research Security Hub shows you how to stay safe with guidance on travelling and working abroad.
Request library support for Welcome 2024
(10 Jul 2024)
The Library will support the University’s welcome activities via our 'Get Started' campaign launching September 2024.
Furniture4Reuse celebrates success of stationery scheme
(09 Jul 2024)
Furniture4Reuse, the University’s dedicated used furniture store, has a dedicated scheme for colleagues and students to donate any unused stationery.
National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 – Five Things to Know
(08 Jul 2024)
The NSS survey is one of the most important ways we gather feedback from final-year students about their experience of studying and living in Manchester.
Christie's Cafe to reopen on Monday, 8 July
(08 Jul 2024)
Christie’s will reopen from Monday, 8 July, as part of graduation celebrations.
New home for Organisational Development
(05 Jul 2024)
Organisational Development moves to John Owens
SafeZone watches launch - find out how to get yours
(04 Jul 2024)
We are proud to announce the launch of SafeZone Watches, following a collaboration between Campus Support & Security (CS&S), the Student Experience team, and DASS.
University an exemplar in postdoctoral support
(04 Jul 2024)
Our contribution to European University Association’s Council for Doctoral Education review of practices - and our new PI toolkit
Submissions invited for Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) 2024
(02 Jul 2024)
Submissions invited for awards recognising a significant and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Book now: open meetings to prepare for Canvas by Instructure and SEAtS
(01 Jul 2024)
As we get ready to move to Canvas by Instructure from Blackboard Learning and for the introduction of our new Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS), two open meetings are being held in July focussed on preparing for these transitions.
Connecting devices to the telecoms network – what you need to know
(28 Jun 2024)
Please inform the telecoms team of any telecoms-enabled devices that need to be connected to the network
Research Lifecycle Programme recruiting academic theme leaders
(28 Jun 2024)
Three new leaders will help shape RLP’s themes and ensure they are meeting the needs of the academic and wider research community – see how to apply.
Our identity management system is changing
(27 Jun 2024)
We will soon be transitioning to a new identity management system so we are keen to engage current and previous users of our User Registration System (URS), to understand how they use it and help them prepare for the changes.
Innovation Academy now campus-wide
(26 Jun 2024)
Inspiring and accelerating innovation, business engagement, intellectual property and commercialisation.
New colleague experience surveys for new joiners and leavers
(25 Jun 2024)
We are launching three new surveys for colleagues to help us understand more about their experiences of working at our University
Applications close this Friday, 28 June for the PgCert in Higher Education programme
(24 Jun 2024)
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2024/25 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PS colleagues
Cadmus: Transforming assessment
(24 Jun 2024)
Register for training, meet Cadmus at the T&L Conference, and find out how using Cadmus can help to improve assessment at our University
Resource Booker downtime, 27 June - 1 July
(22 Jun 2024)
Booking tiles which link to rooms used for teaching in the timetabling system will be unavailable between Thursday, 27 June and Monday, 1 July
Replacing Blackboard Learn with Canvas by Instructure
(21 Jun 2024)
Plans and updated timelines on our journey in moving CLE.