News archive – January 2025
Do one thing for your wellbeing this January
02 Jan 2025
Take part in our free programme of events for our ‘Starting Well in 2025 Campaign’ this January
Have you returned with any new gadgets?
02 Jan 2025
Instructions from IT Services about setting up new equipment and recovering your IT account
Do you know how to report a phishing email?
03 Jan 2025
Phishing is a technique which scammers will use to try to find out details such as your username and password, banking details or other useful information relating to your work or personal life.
A better assessment experience with Cadmus
03 Jan 2025
A new assessment tool, Cadmus, offers many benefits to both colleagues and students. There are a number of resources available to get you started, or register for an upcoming training session.
Starting well
03 Jan 2025
A message from Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor.
Medebridge Solar Farm hits new milestone
03 Jan 2025
The University is excited to announce that Medebridge, the new solar farm that will provide us with 65% of our electricity demand from 2025, has reached a major milestone with the installation of over 100,000 solar modules.
Learn Mandarin this winter to improve your wellbeing
03 Jan 2025
Are you looking for a new hobby this year to improve your wellbeing? You can learn Mandarin at the Confucius Institute this winter. Courses start on 3 February and run for ten weeks.
Rewarding Exceptional Performance – nominations now open
06 Jan 2025
Take time to recognise members of your teams
Book now: Townhall with Colette Fagan and Alison Fairclough
06 Jan 2025
Taking place 1-2pm on Wednesday, 22 January
Professor Yaojun Li recognised in New Year Honours
06 Jan 2025
Professor Yaojun Li, a distinguished researcher and educator at The University of Manchester, has been made an OBE for his exceptional services to the Advancement of Knowledge in Social Mobility and to Ethnic Integration.
Book now: Public Engagement – what, why, how
06 Jan 2025
Book your place on the Public engagement session on Wednesday, 15 January.
University spinout secures major investment in drug development
07 Jan 2025
Apini, founded by Professor Sam Butterworth, is first programme launched through newly formed Slingshot Therapeutics Limited
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
07 Jan 2025
Watch our short films showing how our Greater Manchester Graduates contribute to our city and beyond
Race Terminology Workshop
07 Jan 2025
Sign up for Race Terminology Workshop on Monday, 3 February
Exclusive January dining offer for staff
07 Jan 2025
Staff will be able to enjoy 33% off the main menu at Manchester Museum and Whitworth Cafe from Monday to Friday.
Weather notice: staying safe when travelling in icy weather
07 Jan 2025
Temperatures in Manchester are expected to be freezing until Sunday, 12 January.
There’s still time to enter the 2025 Making a Difference Awards
08 Jan 2025
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 15 January!
Investing in Interdisciplinarity
09 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) is launching the latest round of pump-priming awards – launch event on Tuesday, 14 January
Welcome event for colleagues
09 Jan 2025
Last few spaces available on our new-look event on Thursday,16 January 2025
Bone Density Tests at the Sports Centre
09 Jan 2025
Book your appointment for Tuesday, 4 February
Prime Minister appoints Professor Teresa Anderson MBE to board of Royal Museums Greenwich
09 Jan 2025
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announces that University professor and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich.
Book now: Find out more about our move from Blackboard to Canvas
10 Jan 2025
This year, we say goodbye to Blackboard Learn and welcome Canvas by Instructure. Register to attend our January open meeting online to hear what we have achieved, what’s to come and what you need to do to prepare for the move to Canvas.
Unit M appoints Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Aline Miller
10 Jan 2025
The newly launched innovation capability based at the University is aimed at fostering connections between the University and the regional innovation ecosystem to promote inclusive growth.
Manchester researchers win Bezos Earth Fund prize for climate innovation
13 Jan 2025
Research team led by Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize
What’s on in January?
13 Jan 2025
Welcome to January’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Supporting students and colleagues during the exam period
13 Jan 2025
Last week marked the start of a key period in our academic calendar, with many students engaging in assessments, including exams.
New Year Swap, Shop and Bake Sale
14 Jan 2025
Buy a bake, swap any unwanted holiday gifts or buy an item for £3 at The Atrium, University Place on Wednesday, 15 January 11am to 2pm.
180 coats collected by Staff Association for Human Appeal
14 Jan 2025
UMSA says a huge thank you to colleagues who donated coats to the Wrap Up Warm campaign.
Our Library news round-up
14 Jan 2025
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (January 2025)
Research Review Exercise (RRE) open for all REF-eligible staff
15 Jan 2025
The annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff is open until Monday, 17 February 2025.
Book now: Manchester 2035: Are we on the right track?
15 Jan 2025
Join our own strategy experts as they challenge Professor Duncan Ivison 1-2pm on Friday, 24 January
Free places on Association of Higher Education Professionals courses
15 Jan 2025
Sign up for AHEP events – January and February 2025
Baroque Opera: An evening with international theatre director Peter Sellars
16 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester is set to welcome renowned international theatre director Professor Peter Sellars this February as part of The British Academy’s Aspect of Art Lecture Series.
Academic tutors needed: Manchester Access Programme
16 Jan 2025
A fantastic opportunity to contribute to the social responsibility goals of our University whilst also further developing your one-to-one tutoring
Research culture and environment – collaboration and interdisciplinarity
17 Jan 2025
We are passionate about bringing people together, combining expertise from across disciplines, roles and sectors to address society’s biggest questions. Find out how we nurture and accelerate interdisciplinary and collaborative research and the support available to you.
Holocaust Memorial Day - Monday, 27 January
17 Jan 2025
Reflecting on the Holocaust
Thank you for supporting the 2024 Christmas Dinner
20 Jan 2025
A huge thanks from the Christmas Dinner Steering Group to everyone that got involved to make Christmas 2024 a special one, for young care leavers from across Greater Manchester.
Food waste bins rolled out across campus
20 Jan 2025
Food waste bins are now available in all academic buildings on campus.
Opportunity to attend the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
20 Jan 2025
All Professional Services colleagues are invited to apply for a funded place at the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
Sustainable Futures and Bupa combine to affect healthcare sector's environmental impact
21 Jan 2025
The University and Bupa have announced a new Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Prosperity Partnership to develop novel methods and strategies to drastically reduce the healthcare sector’s environmental impact upon our planet.
Find out how collaboration can boost your research
21 Jan 2025
Register for Team Research workshops – part of our research culture and environment support
Opportunity to attend the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
21 Jan 2025
All Professional Services colleagues are invited to apply for a funded place at the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
2025 Digital Trust and Security Events
21 Jan 2025
Sign up for Digital Trust events in February and April
Have you had your say about your digital experience?
22 Jan 2025
We still want to hear from you to understand your digital experiences in your work and teaching.
University ranked in top 100 globally across all subject areas
22 Jan 2025
Our commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching across all subject areas has been recognised in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject (WURS) for 2025.
Discover the Universe with The Jodcast!
23 Jan 2025
Tune in to The Jodcast, the UK’s oldest monthly astronomy podcast from Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
Viewpoint: Jennie Blake, Siobhan Cartwright, Steve Jones
23 Jan 2025
Becoming one university – a staff perspective
Wellbeing Choir
23 Jan 2025
Sign up for Wellbeing Choir this term Wednesday, 5 February to Wednesday, 23 April
Works taking place at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
23 Jan 2025
From 6pm on 6 February, IT Services will be carrying out work on the network switches at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks.
LGBT+ History Month 2025
24 Jan 2025
Social Justice and the LGBT+ Journey
Apprenticeship development opportunities launching this April
24 Jan 2025
Sign up for insight sessions for new Project Management, Business Change and Data Driven Leadership courses
International Mother Language Day 2025
24 Jan 2025
A series of events celebrating language diversity
Purplewave 2025: Join Us on Sunday, 18 May
27 Jan 2025
Be part of the University’s Purplewave community event and make a difference.
National Student Survey (NSS) 2025 launches
27 Jan 2025
The National Student Survey (NSS) 2025 is now open, offering final-year undergraduate students the opportunity to share their feedback on their time at Manchester.
Launch of the Data and AI Academy
28 Jan 2025
An exciting new apprenticeship programme for Professional Services colleagues
A healthy start to 2025: Tips for managing flu season
28 Jan 2025
Winter illnesses are currently on the rise – please speak to your line manager if you are affected.
Religious awareness days this February
29 Jan 2025
Observing religious celebrations this February
Research culture and environment – responsible and ethical research
29 Jan 2025
Upholding the highest levels of responsible and ethical research is integral to a thriving and supportive research culture. Find out how we have embedded good research practice, enabling researchers to produce work of the highest quality in its rigour, integrity, sustainability and creativity.
Rewarding Exceptional Performance – nominations open until 21 February
29 Jan 2025
Take time to recognise members of your teams
Nominations are open for the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025
29 Jan 2025
Celebrating the very best of volunteering, the awards are open to any undergraduate or postgraduate currently studying at our University and give us the opportunity to recognise those who epitomise what it means to make a difference.
Professor April McMahon to step down
30 Jan 2025
April will leave position as VP for Teaching, Learning and Students later this year
Health and Safety update
30 Jan 2025
It's important to stay informed about the latest health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment for everyone. Below are some key updates and reminders for all colleagues.
Kenya and Manchester Gender Equality Partnership
31 Jan 2025
Essential Training Courses
31 Jan 2025
Complete Your Essential Training Courses by Friday, 28 February