University news
Reminder: COVID-19 testing available to staff working on campus
(22 Jan 2021)
Colleagues are reminded that asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is available for staff who are currently required on campus
Support available while working during lockdown
(20 Jan 2021)
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Our Assessment Pledge 2020-21
(19 Jan 2021)
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students and Laetitia Alexandratos, Education Officer and Nana Agyeman, Postgraduate Officer, University of Manchester Students’ Union
Information and advice following closure of UK travel corridors
(18 Jan 2021)
All UK travel corridors will remain closed until Monday, 15 February – information available to those affected
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
(18 Jan 2021)
The annual Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme is open for nominations
How we delivered 1,039 activities to 18,900 learners in a year like no other
(18 Jan 2021)
Widening Participation in action – helping talented pre-16s fulfil their potential despite the pandemic
Nominations open for our highest honours or a national award
(18 Jan 2021)
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive an Honorary degree, Medal of Honour or national honour
Equipment to help you work from home
(14 Jan 2021)
As we are now back in lockdown many of us continue to work from home
Update on critical worker status
(14 Jan 2021)
The Department for Education (DfE) has issued further clarification about critical worker status for people working in higher education
Viewpoint: Flexible futures
(14 Jan 2021)
Director of HR, Karen Heaton
Making a Difference Awards – deadline extended
(14 Jan 2021)
Due to popular demand, we are extending the deadline for our Making a Difference Awards entries
University to host COVID-19 vaccination centre
(13 Jan 2021)
Our University will be supporting the COVID community vaccination programme by hosting a centre at the former Chancellors Hotel site
Support available while working during lockdown
(13 Jan 2021)
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Furlough leave
(13 Jan 2021)
Information on the continuing furlough leave scheme
Coronavirus Special Leave
(13 Jan 2021)
Coronavirus Special Leave is available in addition to our usual Special Leave allowance
Flexible working options for staff
(12 Jan 2021)
During this lockdown, the closure of schools means that many staff will be home schooling or need to balance work commitments with childcare
Change to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion structure and reporting
(11 Jan 2021)
Mehrunnisa Lalani is appointed Interim Head of EDI
There’s still time to enter our Making a Difference Awards
(11 Jan 2021)
The deadline's approaching for submitting nominations for our Making a Difference Awards
New reductions in rent following national lockdown
(08 Jan 2021)
The following message has been sent to our students today (Friday, 8 January)
Reminder: COVID-19 testing available to staff working on campus
(08 Jan 2021)
Colleagues are reminded that asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is available for staff who are currently required on campus
Nominations open for our highest honours or a national award
(07 Jan 2021)
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive an Honorary degree, Medal of Honour or national honour
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
(06 Jan 2021)
The annual Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme will be open for nominations from Thursday, 7 January 2021
Support for colleagues working during lockdown
(05 Jan 2021)
Critical worker status, Coronavirus Special Leave, flexible working and furlough leave are options available to colleagues
New national restrictions and our University
(05 Jan 2021)
A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Horizon Europe - UK Association to the Programme
(05 Jan 2021)
An update regarding EU research funding
2021 New Year Honours for University academics
(04 Jan 2021)
Congratulations to our academic staff who have been named in this year’s New Year’s Honours
Greater Manchester move to Tier 4 and our University Operations in January
(31 Dec 2020)
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Safety Group and Vice-President for Social Responsibility
EU R&D Programmes Announcement
(24 Dec 2020)
Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor.
Trade Union negotiating meeting update
(17 Dec 2020)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
2020: Our University in review
(17 Dec 2020)
We take a look back at this unprecedented and challenging year and the colleagues’ stories that made it