Promotions
This section provides information on support available when applying for promotion. It includes: Training and workshop support, procedures and guidance; Promotion criteria and links to useful information.
Workshop Support
There are a series of workshops to support colleagues usually at the beginning of Semester 1, if you require support before then please contact your School Promotions Advisors.
School Promotion Advisors
School of Biological Sciences
| Division | Name and Job Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences | John Bowes (T&R) Senior Lecturer | j.bowes@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences | Hector Chinoy (T&R) Clinical Professor of Rheumatology and Neuromuscular Disease HEFCE | hector.chinoy@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Molecular & Cellular Function | Lisa Swanton (T) Senior Lecturer | lisa.swanton@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Neuroscience | Andrew Doig (T) Professor | andrew.doig@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine | Sarah Herrick (T&R) Professor | sarah.herrick@manchester.ac.uk |
| Professor Mahesh Nirmalan Faculty advisor for Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) | mahesh.nirmalan@manchester.ac.uk |
School of Health Sciences
| Division | Name and Job Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences | Magnus Rattray (T&R) Professor of Computational and Systems Biology | magnus.rattray@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences | Georgina Moulton (T) Professor of Bio-Health Informatics and Education | georgina.moulton@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work | Penny Bee (T&R) Professor in Applied Health Research | penny.e.bee@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care | Caroline Sanders (T&R) Professor of Medical Sociology | caroline.sanders@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care | Tracey Farragher (T&R) Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences Epidemiology | tracey.farragher@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care | Katherine Payne (T&R) Professor of Health Economics | katherine.payne@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience | Anna Theakston (T&R) Professor of Developmental Psychology | anna.theakston@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Psychology and Mental Health | Shôn Lewis (T&R) Clinical Professor in Adult Psychiatry | shon.lewis@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Psychology and Mental Health | Gillian Haddock (T&R) Professor of Clinical Psychology | gillian.haddock@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Pharmacy and Optometry | Jason Hall (T) Professor of Pharmacy Education | jason.hall@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Pharmacy and Optometry | Jayne Lawrence (T&R) Professor of Pharmacy | jayne.lawrence@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Pharmacy and Optometry | Phil Morgan (T&R) Professor of Optometry; Director of Eurolens Research | philip.morgan@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Pharmacy and Optometry | Andrew Mawdsley (T) Clinical Senior Lecturer | andrew.mawdsley@manchester.ac.uk |
| Professor Mahesh Nirmalan Faculty advisor for Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) | mahesh.nirmalan@manchester.ac.uk |
School of Medical Sciences
| Division | Name and Job Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Cardiovascular Sciences | Elizabeth Cartwright (T&R) Professor and Head, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences | elizabeth.j.cartwright@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Cardiovascular Sciences | Ashraf Kitmitto (T&R) Professor of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences | ashraf.kitmitto@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Cardiovascular Sciences | David Eisner (T&R) Professor in Cardiac Physiology | eisner@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Dentistry | Kevin Seymour (T) Clinical Professor of Periodontology | kevin.seymour@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Dentistry | Anne-Marie Glenny (T&R) Director of Research / Professor of Health Sciences Research | a.glenny@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Dentistry |
Nick Silikas (T&R) Professor of Oral Biomaterials Sciences |
nikolaos.silikas@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Dentistry | Julian Yates (T&R) Clinical Professor | julian.yates@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Developmental Biology & Medicine | Valerie Kouskoff (T&R) Reader | valerie.kouskoff@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Developmental Biology & Medicine | Matt Ronshaugen (T&R) Senior Lecturer | matthew.ronshaugen@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology | Anne White (T&R) Professor of Endocrine Science | anne.white@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology | John Mclaughlin (T&R) Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology & Nutrition | John.Mclaughlin@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology | Karen Piper Hanley (T&R) Head of Division and Professor | karen.piperhanley@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology | Timothy Brown (T&R) Professor | timothy.brown@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Lucie Byrne-Davis (T&R) Professor of Health Psychology | lucie.byrne-davis@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Isobel Braidman (T) Professor of Medical Education | isobel.braidman@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Jo Hart (T&R) Professor of Health Professional Education | jo.hart@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Rachel Cowen (T) Professor of Inclusive Researcher and Academic Development | rachel.cowen@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Carsten Timmermann (T&R) Professor of History of Science, Technology and Medicine | carsten.timmermann@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Medical Education (including CHSTM) | Helen Jopling (T) Senior Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry, Director of Education School of Medical Sciences, Deputy Head of Division of Medical Education, and Programme Director MSc Clinical Biochemistry | Helen.jopling@manchester.ac.uk |
| Division of Cancer Sciences | Mairead Mcnamara (T&R) Clinical Senior Lecturer | mairead.mcnamara@manchester.ac.uk |
| Professor Mahesh Nirmalan Faculty Advisor for Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) | mahesh.nirmalan@manchester.ac.uk |
A recording of the Academic Promotions information workshop held on 8 November 2024 is now available to view online. Discussions in the session focussed on promotion pathways, academic promotion process and criteria, building your case for promotion, School Promotion Advisors and networks of support.
FAQs around academic promotion can be accessed online.
As an equal opportunities employer, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is committed to promoting equality and diversity for all and in supporting all suitably qualified candidates for promotion.
As part of our commitment to both the Athena SWAN charter and the Race Equality charter, we particularly welcome female and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues. Academic promotions will always be awarded on merit.
Promotions P&OD contact:
People and Organisational Development
Promotion - Research Staff
- For advice and guidance on research staff promotion please visit the webpages Research Development Promotions
Promotions contact:
Research staff: resdev@manchester.ac.uk
Policies, Procedures and Guidance
Useful documents / information for academic promotions:
- University of Manchester Academic and Research Promotions Page
- FBMH Academic Promotions Procedure
- FBMH Academic Promotions Timetable
- FBMH Curriculum Vitae Guidance
- FBMH MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chair Appointment Procedure
Forms
Forms for use in academic promotions:
- Form 1 Individual Statement
- Form 2 Senior Colleague Statement
- Form 3 School Promotions Committee Recommendations
- Form 4 Referee Details
Applicants for promotion are asked to note the following points:
- When selecting a promotions track you should ensure that this is in line with your contract of employment. If you have any queries about this please discuss this with your Head of Division in the first instance.
- Where an application for promotion to Chair is unsuccessful it will not then be considered for promotion to Reader in the same promotions round by either the School or Faculty Promotions Committee.