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Stories of Sustainability

The examples below showcase how colleagues across Professional Services are advancing the Sustainability ambition of the PS Vision. Through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improvement, these stories highlight impactful projects, lessons learned, and meaningful progress across our community.

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HESA Data Futures Project

The University was required to replace the current statutory annual Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Student return with one returned multiple times in-year. 
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Hybrid Working Project

The vision was to "work smarter, live better." It aimed to create a flexible workforce, embedding new working methods to enhance flexibility optimising estates and technology.
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Teams Voice Project

The introduction of Microsoft Teams, has enabled University colleagues to make internal calls without desk phones, fostering flexibility through integrated, modern technologies.
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Power Automate

Colleagues attended a 2-day Power Automate training by QA, addressing skill gaps from the MS365 Champions closure and building a support network to enhance workflow optimization.
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Finance Apprenticeships Pilot

In December 2024, FBMH launched a structured Finance Apprenticeship Scheme, aligning roles with training, fostering diversity, and creating career pathways through engaging recruitment efforts.
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The Launch of Connect

The University of Manchester launched the Connect platform to unify ITSM, CSM, and SIR, replacing legacy systems to boost efficiency, enhance user experience, and enable digital transformation.
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Bedroom Guarantee Agreement

Since 2018, AMBS has faced challenges like Covid and a cyber-attack but remains focused on meeting BGA bed-night targets.
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Student Engagement Toolkit

Student engagement is key for UoM projects. The new Toolkit ensures student voices shape change, fostering collaboration & impact.
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Increasing Cost Recovery to Enable Sustainable Research Growth in FSE

The Finance team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering recently led successful project on cost recovery and commitment to long-term financial sustainability.
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SCO: Evolving Our Approach to Change

The Strategic Change Office fosters inclusive, practical change by simplifying processes, prioritizing collaboration, and empowering staff to engage confidently and meaningfully.
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FBMH Lab Goods 4 Reuse: Laboratory Equipment Rehoming Initiative

FBMH established new scheme to improve lab sustainability by redistributing surplus equipment, reducing waste, maximising resources, and supporting research groups with free essentials.
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Equity at Manchester - Ensuring all Voices are Heard

The EDI team revises the process of how the University conducts Equality Impact Assessments to enhance efficiency.
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The Bright Idea – A Solar Solution Transforming Campus Energy.

The University of Manchester’s solar power deal cuts emissions by 25%, saving 12,000 tCO₂ annually, supporting its 2038 zero-carbon goal.