News archive – January 2023
Exchange your unwanted Christmas gifts at our January Swap Shop
03 Jan 2023
Join us on Tuesday, 10 January from 11am until 2pm at The Atrium on the first floor, University Place
Returning after the break - IT advice
03 Jan 2023
Have you received a new laptop, phone or tablet over the Christmas break? Have you forgotten your password?
Student fundraisers’ success in telephone campaign
03 Jan 2023
Student telephone fundraisers raise over £18,000 to support their peers at Manchester - gifts from generous alumni will go directly to support students who need it most
Book now: Timetable Project open meeting
03 Jan 2023
Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 1pm – 2pm on Zoom
Rail industrial action: what you need to know
03 Jan 2023
Guidance for working arrangements
Upgrade to Research Explorer
04 Jan 2023
Work to improve our research profile platform during December 2022 – information and guidance available
Recycling Christmas cards and natural/real Christmas trees
04 Jan 2023
A reminder on how to recycle
Savings on campus with FoodInAdvance
04 Jan 2023
Use your staff ID card to save 10% across Food on Campus
Don’t let flu and COVID-19 affect your start to 2023
04 Jan 2023
Winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels. Please speak to your line manager if this affects you.
Professor Tony Redmond OBE steps down as UK-Med Chair
05 Jan 2023
UK-Med, the frontline medical aid charity based at our University, has announced that founder Professor Tony Redmond OBE has stepped down as Chair after 29 years in the role, to be replaced by former GP and advisor on quality and standards to the Department of Health, Sir John Oldham
Book on our Teams Voice training to be ready for internet phone calling
05 Jan 2023
Whether you currently have a phone number or not, if you are on a relevant Microsoft staff licence, * you will receive a number this year within Teams Voice, as our University gets ready for the national switchover to internet phone calling
Oracle Financials system downtime
05 Jan 2023
Due to routine maintenance, Oracle Financials will be unavailable from 3pm on Friday, 6 January until Monday, 9 January
Student Experience Internship Programme 2023 launches
05 Jan 2023
The Student Experience Internship team is pleased to announce that the SEI 2023 programme is now accepting project proposals for Learning Through Research (LTR) internships
Join our next book club meeting
06 Jan 2023
Our next meeting is on Friday, 27 January from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
There’s still time to enter the 2023 Making a Difference Awards
06 Jan 2023
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by Monday, 16 January 2023
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
06 Jan 2023
Announcing the winner of the January 2023 draw
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
06 Jan 2023
Each year, over 17,000 of our students graduate, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment
Develop your emotional intelligence in 2023
09 Jan 2023
Guidance on the L&OD resources available to support you to develop your emotional intelligence at work
Stay on track this January
09 Jan 2023
Tips to help you stay on track with New Year's resolutions
Book now - Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement: Better Health
10 Jan 2023
Our next session is on Wednesday, 18 January
Academic tutors needed: Manchester Access Programme
10 Jan 2023
A fantastic opportunity to contribute to the social responsibility goals of our University whilst also further developing your one-to-one tutoring
Upgrade to Research Explorer
10 Jan 2023
Work to improve our research profile platform during December 2022 – information and guidance available
EDI focus groups
10 Jan 2023
Share your experiences and help shape our University’s EDI chartermarks
Apprentices contribute to international neutrino science project
10 Jan 2023
Technical apprentices from the Faculty of Science and Engineering have been given a rare opportunity to work on a £1billion international particle physics project
Turnitin unavailable 14-15 January
11 Jan 2023
Turnitin will be undertaking scheduled maintenance from 5pm (GMT) on Saturday 14 January until 1am (GMT) on Sunday 15 January.
Wellbeing at work: sessions for people managers
11 Jan 2023
Find out what dates are available for our online sessions and sign up to attend
New travel policy
11 Jan 2023
Changes to travel policy to halve our emissions from aviation – full details and guidance for staff
Reminder: Mandatory Data Protection and Cyber Security training
11 Jan 2023
All staff are required to complete a short, refreshed training course
Rewarding exceptional performance scheme opens
12 Jan 2023
Nominations are open from Thursday, 12 January to Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Saving the pennies in January
12 Jan 2023
This week's staff benefits update highlights the Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme, staff discounts, FoodinAdvance and free things to do in Manchester.
Share your views: former Central Retail Park site, Ancoats
12 Jan 2023
Manchester City Council has published a refreshed plan for the former Central Retail Park site on Great Ancoats Street
Interested in playing netball?
12 Jan 2023
We're looking for staff and postgraduate students to join the campus netball league
Join UoM Sport for a day of yoga and relaxation
13 Jan 2023
Come and join us for a relaxing and social day on Saturday, 28 January from 10am until 4:30pm
New preferential rates for Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House, Oxford Road
13 Jan 2023
The Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House have announced their new University preferential booking rates for 2023
Complete our survey: before your move to internet phone calls with Teams Voice
13 Jan 2023
If you have not yet completed our Teams Voice survey, or if you have a new starter in your team this year, we need to capture important details via our online form
UCU announce plans for further industrial action
13 Jan 2023
Following a meeting of the University and College Union’s (UCU’s) Higher Education Committee (HEC) on Thursday 12 January, the UCU has announced plans for a further 18 days of industrial action to take place in February and March
Women@Manchester Network ‘Inspiring Leaders’ session
16 Jan 2023
Professor Colette Fagan and Professor April McMahon share perspectives about their career
Staff Survey 2022 Results
16 Jan 2023
A message from Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Covid vaccinations on campus - Monday 30 January
16 Jan 2023
We’re pleased to announce that a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be taking place on Monday 30 January, 2023.
The Prostate Gap exhibition (6 January to 10 February 2023)
17 Jan 2023
A photographic exhibition exploring under-represented people with prostate cancer
Confirm your availability to teach if applicable for the 2023/4 timetable
17 Jan 2023
If applicable, colleagues need to either (1) formalise an existing Flexible Working Arrangement (or apply for one) by the deadline of Tuesday, 28 February 2023, OR (2) apply for a Teaching Availability Arrangement by the deadline of Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Book now: Professional Services Open Meeting - 2 February
17 Jan 2023
This meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team will focus on the Staff Survey results
Learn Mandarin with the Confucius Institute
17 Jan 2023
The start of a new year is a great time to begin learning a language, and with our January courses starting soon why not join us and learn Mandarin?
Launch of research costing tool
18 Jan 2023
New system BlackDackel available to Research Academics and Project Managers
Rob Ford appointed as Senior Fellow by UK in a Changing Europe
18 Jan 2023
Professor Rob Ford has been appointed as a Senior Fellow by Brexit research network UK in a Changing Europe
Students' Union: Exec Officers applications now open
18 Jan 2023
Encourage our students to enhance their skills by submitting applications for Exec Officers positions at our Students' Union
Reminder: new travel policy
19 Jan 2023
Changes to travel policy to halve our emissions from aviation – full details and guidance for staff
Using phone Auto-Attendants or Call Queues/Hunt Groups? We need to migrate it
19 Jan 2023
The External Calling (Teams Voice) project is preparing the University for the removal of phone landlines and the introduction of internet phone calling
Mandatory Data Protection and Cyber Security training
19 Jan 2023
A reminder that all staff are required to complete a short, refreshed training course by the end of next week (Friday, 27 January)
Explore your benefits and savings
19 Jan 2023
Boost your 2023 health and fitness goals, help combat financial stress, Veganuary and don’t miss the latest discount updates
Free inter-campus travel on 147 bus consultation
19 Jan 2023
We'd like to hear your views and feedback
Exhibition explores experiences of under-represented people with prostate cancer
19 Jan 2023
The Prostate Gap exhibition runs from 6 January to 10 February 2023
Our new microsite: how we are addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
20 Jan 2023
Our University has recently launched our new social responsibility and civic engagement website, which includes a searchable microsite highlighting our wide range of work and activities to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2023: nominations open
20 Jan 2023
You can nominate those who volunteer to help communities
Be part of TfGM’s Get On Board spring campaign
20 Jan 2023
This spring TfGM want to celebrate the people who have benefited from public transport and/or walking, cycling or wheeling
Wellbeing training for managers
20 Jan 2023
Sign up for wellbeing training this February
Reminder: Applications for the final Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Scheme
23 Jan 2023
Are you interested in spending a short period of time teaching or training in another European country?
Applications now open: Flexible Learning pilots
23 Jan 2023
Following on from the announcement in December, colleagues can now apply for funding to co-create the future of education at Manchester
Vote for your University charitable causes
23 Jan 2023
Vote for three charitable causes to receive your Purple Pennies
bluedot announces star-studded festival line-up
24 Jan 2023
bluedot, which takes place at Jodrell Bank from 20 - 23 July this year, has announced this year's headline acts
Civic celebration event sets scene for Manchester Museum reopening
24 Jan 2023
On Thursday, 19 January the first in a series of celebration events was held to highlight Manchester Museum’s role in the cultural, educational, social, and civic life of our city region
Go red for Manchester Heart Month
24 Jan 2023
The British Heart Foundation are proud to announce the launch of their biggest campaign yet, taking place this February: Heart Month
Do you work in a lab that uses a phone? We need to capture your feedback
25 Jan 2023
The External Calling (Teams Voice) project is preparing our University for the removal of phone landlines and the introduction of internet phone calling
Microsoft 365 issues - update 3
25 Jan 2023
Microsoft are reporting an issue accessing M365 services, including Outlook and Teams
Join our astrophotography events at Jodrell Bank
25 Jan 2023
Discover how you can use simple equipment to capture different images of the night sky
Keeping fit and active with UoM Sport
25 Jan 2023
Join our group fitness and exercise classes - there's a wide range with something to suit everyone
Maintenance on the Student System (Campus Solutions)
25 Jan 2023
IT Services are performing upgrades on the Campus Solutions Student System, which will result in downtime.
Manchester Museum announces funding for a new Social Justice Manager
25 Jan 2023
Manchester Museum has announced that it has received significant philanthropic support from Savannah Wisdom to create a new Social Justice Manager role and drive forward its work on family poverty, inclusion and social mobility over the next five years.
Beauty treatments at the Wellbeing Rooms: Fiver February
26 Jan 2023
Beauty Bee are offering selected treatments for £5 during the month of February
Summer school opportunities for undergraduates
26 Jan 2023
Summer School Week is a series of in-person and virtual events sharing summer school opportunities for undergraduates, taking place from 30 January to 3 February
National Student Survey (NSS 2023) launches
26 Jan 2023
The NSS 2023 is now open, which means it’s time for our final year students to tell us about their time at Manchester. Please encourage your students to take part.
Guidance for planned rail and teacher strikes
26 Jan 2023
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
When April met April
26 Jan 2023
Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, was introduced to a Tenontosaurus skeleton, also named April, at Manchester Museum
Last chance to book: Timetable Project open meeting
27 Jan 2023
Remember to book your place at the Timetable Project's open meeting, taking place Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at 1pm – 2pm on Zoom
Cosy Campus
27 Jan 2023
Spaces to relax on-campus
LGBT+ history month
27 Jan 2023
Celebrating LGBT+ culture
Working with the United Nations to reverse biodiversity decline
27 Jan 2023
In December 2022, our University was announced as a founding member of a new alliance at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15)
University and College Union (UCU) industrial action
27 Jan 2023
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Be part of our Wall of Women!
27 Jan 2023
Help us mark International Women’s Day with our Wall of Women
Our Wellbeing Choir is back - join us
30 Jan 2023
Come and join us at St Peters House starting Wednesday, 8 February, from 1pm – 1.45pm in the auditorium
Library training and support for Semester 2
30 Jan 2023
Find out what support and resources are available from our Library
Let’s celebrate two centuries of education, discovery and impact
30 Jan 2023
We need your ideas to shape the University’s bicentenary celebrations
Join our 2.5k and 5k Purple Wave events
31 Jan 2023
Our first Purple Wave events of 2023 are our 2.5k and 5k organised runs on Wednesday, 1 March at Platt Fields Park
Community Fridge launches at Students' Union
31 Jan 2023
We are excited to announce that we are opening a Community Fridge at the Students’ Union - for those that need a little extra help
Delivering Imagine2030 - Library Annual Report 2022
31 Jan 2023
The University of Manchester Library Annual Report 2021-22 is now live
Senate membership update
31 Jan 2023
Senate recently voted to increase the size of its membership, from 70 to 100 members
Last chance to book onto our February Teams Voice training
31 Jan 2023
Whether you currently have a phone number or not, if you are on a relevant Microsoft staff licence, * you will receive a number this year within Teams Voice, as our University gets ready for the national switchover to internet phone calling
Reporting process for participation in strike action
31 Jan 2023
Further guidance on reporting participation in UCU Industrial Action