University news
Watch live: Open meeting for staff
(22 Oct 2021)
Today, 22 October, 10:30am-11:30am
Practical ideas needed for freeing up staff time
(21 Oct 2021)
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development and Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and SLT lead for the Staff Survey Action Plan
Additional day of leave and funding for Christmas social events
(21 Oct 2021)
A message from Banji Adewumi, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
SEP admissions release goes live
(20 Oct 2021)
Update from Simon Merrywest, SEP Programme Director, on the release of new processes and technology to support admissions
Universities UK response to UCU strike ballots
(18 Oct 2021)
Students do not deserve further disruption - UUK spokesperson
Open meeting for staff
(15 Oct 2021)
An open meeting to address pensions, pay and conditions is taking place on Friday, 22 October, 10:30am-11:30am
Professor Mike Shaver appointed as Sustainable Futures Platform Director
(15 Oct 2021)
Professor Mike Shaver has been appointed as Director of the Sustainable Futures research platform and will formally take up the role on 1 November 2021
Contributions calculator shows impact of no change to USS
(15 Oct 2021)
USS and USS Employers publish more information on how changes to the pension scheme will affect different staff
Our 'assessment commitments' 2021-22
(14 Oct 2021)
Supporting students to succeed in assessments
Viewpoint: Colette Fagan and Nalin Thakkar
(13 Oct 2021)
Getting ready for COP26
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
(13 Oct 2021)
You can collect free rapid lateral flow tests from our Food on Campus outlets
Contracts, pay gaps and workload at our University
(12 Oct 2021)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Trade Union meeting update
(12 Oct 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
WATCH: Our Sustainable Development Goals Report
(11 Oct 2021)
Our new Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021-22 is available to download
University academic theme lead roles for Flexible Learning appointed
(08 Oct 2021)
A message from Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice President for Blended and Flexible Learning
Marcus Rashford MBE receives Honorary Degree at Old Trafford ceremony
(07 Oct 2021)
England international footballer Marcus Rashford MBE received his honorary doctorate from our University at a special ceremony which took place at Old Trafford
USS pensions update
(07 Oct 2021)
USS Trustee confirms that contributions are 21.4% for employers and 9.8% for members with effect from 1 October 2021
Nominate a colleague for a Distinguished Achievement Award, 2022
(07 Oct 2021)
Faculties and all members of staff are invited to nominate individuals or teams at the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Chief Financial Officer update
(06 Oct 2021)
Message from Patrick Hackett
WATCH: Our University marks Foundation Day
(06 Oct 2021)
Our Foundation Day celebrations return to Whitworth Hall
Pay at our University
(05 Oct 2021)
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Helplines available to people affected by the case of Reynhard Sinaga
(05 Oct 2021)
Support available ahead of BBC2 documentary, Catching a Predator (Wednesday, 6 October at 9pm)
SEP to reach major milestone with release of new admissions processes
(04 Oct 2021)
October will mark a major milestone in the delivery of the Student Experience Programme with the release of new Application and Admissions functionality and processes.
Watch: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(04 Oct 2021)
Recording now available
University to host the Manchester Festival of Climate Action
(04 Oct 2021)
The University is to host a four-day programme of talks tackling the biggest climate questions.
Trade Union meeting update
(01 Oct 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Universities launch city-wide network of safe spaces
(01 Oct 2021)
We are delighted to be pioneering a new city-wide initiative with our colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford, to further enhance the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our shared community
UCIL celebrates a decade of interdisciplinary learning
(01 Oct 2021)
Interdisciplinary learning is going from strength to strength, with UCIL at the forefront
New approach to supporting colleague performance
(30 Sep 2021)
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Changes to the leadership structure in IT Services
(29 Sep 2021)
Changes to the leadership structure in IT Services