Staff announcements
Research Communications Conference 2024
(18 Mar 2024)
Developing the skills you need to reach new audiences - browse our conference tools and resources
Complete our phishing awareness training
(18 Mar 2024)
Could you spot a phishing email if you received one? Do you know what to look out for?
Supporting students with their dissertations and final projects
(15 Mar 2024)
With dissertations and final project deadlines on the horizon, it’s a good time to take a look at the support available for students through the library and the My Learning Essentials programme.
Open Research Conference and Open Research Award 2024
(14 Mar 2024)
The University’s inaugural Open Research conference will take place at Manchester Museum on Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Want to learn more about AI? Complete the Jisc Discovery tool's new question set
(13 Mar 2024)
A new 'Digital skills in AI and generative AI' question set is now available for all staff
Old quad entrance to Whitworth Hall to be closed from 12 March 2024
(12 Mar 2024)
As part of the ongoing redesign of the ‘Old Quad’ area on campus, the entrance on the Whitworth Hall side of the Queen’s Arch will be closed for two weeks from today, Tuesday, 12 March 2024, when access from the Chamber’s Room will reopen.
Cookson Scholars Conference on Wednesday, 10 and Thursday, 11 April
(12 Mar 2024)
This online conference explores the work of the international research partnership between the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne
Changes to Microsoft Teams software
(11 Mar 2024)
In October 2023, Microsoft released a new version of the Teams software, making it quicker and easier to use. From Sunday 31 March 2024, the ‘classic’ version of Teams will stop working.
Institute of Teaching and Learning Conference 2024
(11 Mar 2024)
Save the date: Wednesday, 26 and Thursday, 27 June 2024
Paternity policy update
(08 Mar 2024)
Changes to paternity policy come into effect on Saturday, 6 April
Let's talk about equality, diversity and inclusion
(06 Mar 2024)
New in conversation series to encourage open and honest discussion across equality, diversity and inclusion
One in Two podcast – special episode
(05 Mar 2024)
Professor David Wedge discusses how analysing genomics can improve our understanding of the aggressiveness of breast cancer
Open meeting: Preparing to move from Blackboard Learn to Canvas by Instructure
(04 Mar 2024)
An open meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 March at 1pm.
Book Club Meeting
(04 Mar 2024)
Our next meeting will be Friday, 5 April 2024 12:30-1:30pm.
UKRI IAA Commercial Development Fund
(01 Mar 2024)
Launch of fund for essential first steps, to support spin-out and licensing opportunities
WATCH: University responds to student visa check-in concerns
(29 Feb 2024)
During a recent open meeting with students, we announced a significant change to the current visa check-in process.
Welcome Event for new colleagues
(29 Feb 2024)
Last few spaces available on our new-look event on Thursday, 14 March
Campus Solutions Student System downtime on 11 March
(28 Feb 2024)
On Monday 11 March, IT Services are performing maintenance which will affect access to the Campus Solutions Student System. During this maintenance, Campus Solutions will be unavailable.
The University’s 2024 Diversity Calendar
(28 Feb 2024)
Our 2024 Diversity Calendar is now available
Important information for colleagues with uploaded videos on the Video Portal
(27 Feb 2024)
If you use video portal videos on external services (such as Articulate Rise and Storyline, SoftChalk, Nearpod, H5P and so on) an upcoming change may affect the visibility of your videos.
Careers Service: March events for students
(27 Feb 2024)
Annual Spring Careers Fair and themed weeks feature in a busy month to help our students prepare for their futures
2024-25 Open Research Fellowship Programme
(26 Feb 2024)
Applications open for the 2024-25 cohort of Fellows as part of the Open Research Fellowship Programme
Fancy a discounted stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel?
(23 Feb 2024)
As spring approaches and the nights begin to draw out, why not treat yourself to a stay at the Hyatt?
Celebrating Teams Voice Phase 2 success
(22 Feb 2024)
Over 21,000 landlines replaced - and nothing goes to landfill
Senate elections - nominations deadline
(21 Feb 2024)
Academic and research colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination by noon on Monday, 26 February.
PC cluster software – important information and action required
(21 Feb 2024)
If you use PC clusters for teaching, you must let IT Services know your software requirements before Friday 29 March by completing the form below, to ensure the clusters can be ready in time, otherwise the software you need may be unavailable.
Recycling disposable vapes/e-cigarettes
(20 Feb 2024)
You can now recycle your disposable vapes/e-cigarettes at University Place
Update: Intermittent network connectivity issues
(20 Feb 2024)
IT Services are aware of intermittent network connectivity problems caused by an issue in the region outside of our direct control.
Maintenance affecting Campus Solutions
(19 Feb 2024)
IT Services will be performing some maintenance which will affect Campus Solutions.
Final week for students to apply for Summer School places
(19 Feb 2024)
Please promote this opportunity to your students