News archive – February 2020
Dare to be a Daniel!
03 Feb 2020
Meet our Widening Participation champion, David Allison
Could you change someone’s life this summer?
03 Feb 2020
Offer a project for Nuffield Research Placements scheme – gain valuable experience and support while mentoring a talented, enthusiastic sixth form student
University proposal to decarbonise its investment portfolio
03 Feb 2020
Tell us what you think of our pioneering policy change to see disinvestment based on carbon intensity as well as fossil fuel reserves and extraction
Literature Live: Luke Brown and Emma Jane Unsworth
04 Feb 2020
6.30pm, Monday 10 February at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Further strike dates declared by University and College Union
04 Feb 2020
Fourteen days of strike action have been declared in February and March
Wellbeing Lecture: Wellbeing and Values
04 Feb 2020
Find out more about University’s values and how they can influence our wellbeing at this free event
Celebrate LGBT History Month with a whole host of activities
04 Feb 2020
For the tenth year running we are delighted and proud to present a full programme of events for LBGT History Month
Your invitation to take part in the Future HE Professionals Survey
04 Feb 2020
The Association of University Administrators (AUA) invite you to take part in their survey
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
04 Feb 2020
Join the Museum on Saturday, 8 February for their early opening for children who have autism and other needs
In conversation with Honorary Professor of Politics John Bercow
04 Feb 2020
Blackwell's are hosting the event at Manchester Central Library on Tuesday, 18 February
Would you like to join our running group community?
04 Feb 2020
Did you know that they university has a community group for runners?
HR Services – temporary closure today (Weds)
05 Feb 2020
HR Services closed on Wednesday 5 February
New guidance for requesting institutional commitment for research bids
05 Feb 2020
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has launched new guidance to simplify the process of applying for additional financial contributions and/or institutional letters of support
New leadership for MICRA
05 Feb 2020
Alistair Burns becomes new Director.
Live near Oldham? Ever thought about volunteering as a school governor?
05 Feb 2020
If so, join us at Oldham Sixth Form College on the evening of Wednesday, 26 February to find out more about school governing
The Soul of the Black Earth - 60 years of Contemporary Chinese Printmaking
05 Feb 2020
New exhibition at Alliance Manchester Business School from 19 February until 13 March 2020
Three, two, one… LEGO®!
05 Feb 2020
Providing the building blocks for the next generation of engineers
Professor’s grandmother one of first to be treated with insulin
05 Feb 2020
Professor of infectious diseases David Denning has taken part in an event in Cardif to honour his grandmother who was one of the first children in the world to be treated with insulin
Tai Chi taster session at this month's WI meeting
06 Feb 2020
Come along today (Thursday, 6 February)
Entrepreneurs@Manchester: Griff Holland, co-founder of Friska
06 Feb 2020
Join us as Griff talks about his trials and tribulations, proving that business can be both ethical and sustainable while being successful
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
06 Feb 2020
Announcing the winner of the February 2020 draw
Withdrawal Agreement and transition: what does it mean for HE and research?
06 Feb 2020
Universities UK International (UUKi) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 12 February 2020
UMDS Present 'An Intervention' by Mike Bartlett
06 Feb 2020
7pm, 12-14 February at the John Thaw Studio Theatre, Martin Harris Centre
Shared network drive maintenance this weekend
06 Feb 2020
As a result of recent performance issues on some shared network drives (you may know these as your S: Drive, G: Drive or similar), IT Services are performing remediation work this weekend.
Viewpoint blog: Peter Gries
06 Feb 2020
Pathogens and Prejudice: Will the coronavirus infect our community?
Further information on the planned industrial action
06 Feb 2020
The University and College Union (UCU) has announced further strike action
Creepy Crawly Chronicles Creative Writing at Manchester Museum
06 Feb 2020
Find out more about our Creepy Crawly Chronicles Story Competition - and get tips from children’s author Jane Kerr on writing an entry
Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus
06 Feb 2020
Enhance your wellbeing with live music on campus
Oracle Financials System downtime
07 Feb 2020
Oracle Financials unavailable from 3pm today (Friday)
Celebrating International Women's Day in FBMH - an invitation
07 Feb 2020
Please join us on Thursday, 5 March from 1pm-3pm as we welcome Anita Shervington
Encourage our students to stand as Students' Union executive officers
07 Feb 2020
The Students’ Union will be holding its 159th election and they need your help in identifying the potential leaders of the next Officer team
Felicity gears up for marathon challenge
07 Feb 2020
Felicity Wicks, Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Officer in the Directorate of Student Experience, is running the London Marathon in April to raise funds for Diabetes UK
UCU week of action against workplace racism
07 Feb 2020
The University and College Union (UCU) is holding a week of action from 10 - 14 February 2020
Registering student volunteer hours: we need your help!
07 Feb 2020
Last year, students applied to volunteer 4,600 times but many are still missing out on the Stellify Award by not recording their hours
President visits the University’s new research facilities at AMBS
07 Feb 2020
Nancy sees how new data visualisation and behavioural research facilities are enhancing multidisciplinary research
University Retains HR Excellence in Research Award
10 Feb 2020
Review panel notes a good deal of work has been done over the last eight years and that the University is continuing to strive for further improvement
Success for Echoes Nursery
10 Feb 2020
Echoes Nursery is one of the University’s on campus nurseries and on the 6th February they received the gold award for their involvement with The Early Years Quality Assurance Framework (QAF).
Manchester Central Library reflects on Biafra War
11 Feb 2020
Manchester Central Library hosted a day-long event to reflect on the complex history and legacies of the Nigeria-Biafra war
RESOLVED: Issues with telephone calls to 0161 275 numbers
11 Feb 2020
External callers dialling University numbers starting with 0161 275 were unable to get through if they were calling from a landline.
Manchester University Music Society: New Sounds
11 Feb 2020
1.10pm, Friday 14 February at The Martin Harris Centre
Price changes for car parking to support environmental sustainability
11 Feb 2020
Message from Patrick Hackett about changes from 1 August
Lunchtime Concert with Richard Whalley (piano)
11 Feb 2020
1.10pm, Thursday 13 February at The Martin Harris Centre
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
11 Feb 2020
7.30pm, Friday 14 February at The Martin Harris Centre
Mental Health Talk today
12 Feb 2020
Final reminder that #ANDYSMANCLUB are giving a lunchtime talk today
Fanaroff Lecture 2020
12 Feb 2020
Tickets available for second Fanaroff Lecture
EPSRC industry collaboration funding opportunity
12 Feb 2020
Impact Acceleration Account - new submission deadline 16 March 2020
Björk, Groove Armada and Metronomy to headline bluedot 2020
12 Feb 2020
The ground-breaking musician Björk will close the July festival at Jodrell Bank Observatory, with Groove Armada and Metronomy also headlining the fifth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event
New wellbeing lectures coming up
12 Feb 2020
Our new monthly wellbeing lectures are now available for booking
Easter yoga retreat
12 Feb 2020
Sponsored by Sporticipate at the Wellbeing Rooms, this day of yoga and relaxation will take place on 28 March, from 9.30am – 4.30pm
The Better World Awards 2020
12 Feb 2020
The Better World Awards celebrate the social responsibility achievements from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
MECD - more than just one building!
12 Feb 2020
Some “did you know” facts about MECD that might surprise you…
Flowchart simplifies the risk assessment process
13 Feb 2020
Before you book travel, determine the risk assessment you require with this flowchart
Staff Benefits Update
13 Feb 2020
Valentines is on the way and it’s time to share the love!
Our Cycle to Work Scheme limit soars!
13 Feb 2020
The scheme limit is increasing from £1,000 to £2,820 in line with the Annual Season Ticket Loan Scheme
An update from Universities UK (UUK) on the Brexit transition period
13 Feb 2020
UUK and UUKi are continuing to lobby the government on behalf of UK universities
Valuing and Nurturing an Inclusive Environment - the Role of Leaders
13 Feb 2020
Inclusive Manchester is an institution-wide initiative which aims for all members of our community to feel and to be included in all aspects of our activity, to reinforce our University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
An invitation to celebrate International Women's Day in FBMH
13 Feb 2020
Please join us on Thursday, 5 March for a ‘Girls Count: Equity in STEM’ lecture
Government guidance on Trusted Research
13 Feb 2020
Information to help researchers protect their work
Viewpoint blog: Malcolm Whitehouse
13 Feb 2020
Becoming a digital University together
Building a future for Ethiopian children
13 Feb 2020
Sponsor and support Veronique Rizzuto, who's running the Manchester Universities 5k run to raise funds for the Ethiopian charity she founded
AMBS partners with Zymergen at leading US science conference
13 Feb 2020
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is co-organising a session at the prestigious 2020 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in Seattle this week
How decisions are made at our University
13 Feb 2020
Find out more about our governance and management committees
Has your department reduced its plastic use?
14 Feb 2020
If so, we'd like to hear about your plastic-free actions
Updated: Planned network maintenance in Fallowfield and Victoria Park
14 Feb 2020
IT Services are investing in improving the speed and capacity of the University’s Wi-Fi and wired network
Innovation Community Research Fund Competition
14 Feb 2020
The Innovation Community (IC) from the Research Lifecycle Programme are holding an innovation competition to give researchers the opportunity to kick-start their research ideas
Honorary doctorate for one of India’s most famous philanthropists
14 Feb 2020
Our University has awarded an Honorary Degree of Enterprise to Ratan Tata, one of India’s most famous and successful industrialists and philanthropists
Love Giving
14 Feb 2020
Share love and spread kindness on Valentine's Day by donating to your favourite charity.
Running the London Marathon for Maggie's
14 Feb 2020
Brian Hopla from the Information Governance Office is running the Virgin London Marathon to raise funds for Maggie's Centres
Are you Manchester Gold?
17 Feb 2020
Our staff mentoring programme needs mentors and mentees – closing date Friday, 13 March
Leadership in Finance - new interim arrangements
17 Feb 2020
New interim arrangements in place to lead the Directorate of Finance
Discovery Day for Manchester businesses
17 Feb 2020
Opportunity to showcase your work and to talk to visitors about supporting business growth and development
Are you a Rare talent?
17 Feb 2020
Take part in our art competition to mark Rare Disease Day – and see your work at The Whitworth! Closing date this Friday (21 February)
Lindsey Hilsum in Conversation with Ellah Wakatama at HOME Mcr
18 Feb 2020
6.45pm, Wednesday 19 February at HOME Mcr
Free Lunchtime Concert: Jack Adler-McKean - Solo tuba
18 Feb 2020
1.10pm, Thursday 20 February at the Martin Harris Centre
GUY: A New Musical
18 Feb 2020
7.30pm, Wednesday 19 February at The Martin Harris Centre
Manchester University Music Society (MUMS) Opera - The Enchanted Pig
18 Feb 2020
7pm, Friday 21 February and Saturday 22 February at the Martin Harris Centre
It’s Time conversion and clearing campaign
18 Feb 2020
Following on from the success of ‘It’s Time’ in 2019, we will be running this late conversion and clearing campaign again, this time with even more content, joined-up working and impact for our audiences
Find out about influencing policy at a one-day workshop
18 Feb 2020
The event will take place on Tuesday, 17 March from 9:30am until 4:30pm
A climate summit full of hope
18 Feb 2020
Meet our Widening Participation champion, Emma Nichols
Last chance to nominate for the Volunteer of the Year Awards
18 Feb 2020
Do you know a student, colleague or alumnus who epitomises what it means to make a difference? Make a nomination before Monday, 2 March
Sir Peter Bazalgette Inaugural Lecture
18 Feb 2020
Tuesday 3 March 2020 at, 5.30-6.30pm, University Place
Join us on a ‘Walk for Women’ for International Women’s Day
19 Feb 2020
On Saturday, 7 March 2020, Manchester City Council will be hosting their third ‘Walk for Women’ as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations
The Proud Trust takeover at Manchester Museum
19 Feb 2020
Join the Proud Trust at Manchester Museum on Saturday, 22 February as they celebrate LGBT History Month
A father’s loving legacy
19 Feb 2020
Celebrate our people changing lives by nominating them for Volunteer of the Year Award
National Apprenticeship week 2020
19 Feb 2020
Technical Apprenticeship Programme team up with Manchester Young Lives for National Apprenticeship Week
Error in pay deductions for strike action – further update
19 Feb 2020
Information regarding pay deductions for strike action
Air quality in Manchester: holding our breath?
19 Feb 2020
Our University in partnership with Centre for Cities will be holding a panel discussion on air quality at Manchester Art Gallery
Information for colleagues on upcoming industrial action
19 Feb 2020
Information from HR for staff and guidance on dealing with student enquiries
Staff network spotlight: women's groups
19 Feb 2020
This month we look at women's groups available for staff to join
Share your feedback on the core goal and theme draft plans
19 Feb 2020
Our core goal and theme draft plans are now available, let us know your thoughts
SIGN UP: Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
19 Feb 2020
All staff invited to attend a meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Staff Benefits and Wellbeing Update
20 Feb 2020
Be a part of the University’s Purple Wave, save on travel including lodges and boating breaks with Hoseasons, plus physio and food savings!
Viewpoint: Vikki Goddard
20 Feb 2020
Under-representation, does it matter?
Improving provision of computer equipment
20 Feb 2020
Information about how IT Services are improving the supply of computers to staff and postgraduate researchers
Reviewing our intellectual property policy
20 Feb 2020
Intellectual property policy to be re-written to incorporate feedback and to support our new vision and strategic plan
Joint statement on coronavirus
20 Feb 2020
Statement from Greater Manchester Higher Education Institutions and Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China
Delving into the archives for International Women’s Day
20 Feb 2020
Who were the first women graduates of Manchester Medical School?
MIB receives Queen's Anniversary Prize at Buckingham Palace ceremony
21 Feb 2020
The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) collected a prestigious award at a special ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, 20 February
WATCH: A true Manchester champ!
24 Feb 2020
Celebrate our people changing lives by nominating them for Volunteer of the Year Award
Wi-Fi problems - resolved
24 Feb 2020
Earlier issues with Wi-Fi connectivity have now been resolved
WATCH: Big Volunteer Day achieves record-breaking numbers
24 Feb 2020
More than 2,000 students get ‘Volunthero’ cards and badges to thank them for their commitment to volunteering throughout their studies
Open workshop: Tell us what compute resources you need
24 Feb 2020
Research Lifecycle Programme invites researchers to say what data storage, processing power and memory would benefit their research
Professional Services staff – save the date
24 Feb 2020
2020 Annual PS Network Event to be held on Wednesday, 8 April
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert: Gazelleband
24 Feb 2020
1.10pm, Thursday 27 February 2020 at The Martin Harris Centre
MANTIS Festival: Digital Overlays
24 Feb 2020
29 February - 1 March (Times - Various) at The Martin Harris Centre
University proposal to decarbonise its investment portfolio
24 Feb 2020
Tell us what you think of our pioneering policy change to see disinvestment based on carbon intensity as well as fossil fuel reserves and extraction
Lunch Event: Managing and sharing research data
24 Feb 2020
Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) team to discuss future of research data management and how our researchers can get involved
Learn Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy with The Confucius Institute
24 Feb 2020
Courses in February and March
Last chance to enter the Social Justice Photography Competition
24 Feb 2020
Be inspired by our film and encourage our students to get involved
Viewpoint: Professor Keith Brown
24 Feb 2020
University employment contracts
Get set, go! Three months until the Great Manchester Run 2020
25 Feb 2020
Sign up to be a part of our Purple Wave with thousands of staff, student and alumni on Sunday, 24 May
Coronavirus information for staff and students
25 Feb 2020
Last reviewed on 27/02/20 at 14:00 and last updated on 25/02/20 at 13:30
Online financial training module available for budget holding non-finance staff
25 Feb 2020
The Finance Directorate is creating a suite of online financial training modules, aimed at non-finance staff who are budget holders
Socially responsible investment policy consultation - frequently asked questions
25 Feb 2020
The consultation about proposed changes to the University’s Socially Responsible Investment Policy opened on 3 February and we have received a large number of responses so far
Horizon 2020 Brexit update - Global Talent Visa launched
25 Feb 2020
The UK's new Global Talent Visa has launched
Free eye examinations available at teaching clinic
25 Feb 2020
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test)
Take Part in the University's International Photography Competition 2020
26 Feb 2020
Use your smartphone camera to capture what family means to you and you could win £1000!
Director of Communications and Marketing, Sally Sykes to leave the University
26 Feb 2020
Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Hackett thanks Sally for all she has achieved and wishes her every success
Celebrate International Women's Day
26 Feb 2020
International Women’s Day is on Sunday, 8 March and it’s a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women
International Women's Day event - Girls count: Equity in STEM - 5 March
26 Feb 2020
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health will host a talk by guest speaker Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow, Strategist and Community Organiser, Anita Shervington
Learning Through Research Internships - second call for proposals
26 Feb 2020
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for funded internships
Sir Peter Bazalgette Inaugural Lecture
26 Feb 2020
The lecture will be held on Tuesday 3 March 2020 from 5.30-6.30pm, University Place
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
27 Feb 2020
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will return to campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 3 March
Submit your question for the PSLT open meetings
27 Feb 2020
All staff are invited to submit questions in advance of the open meetings
Share your feedback on the core goal and theme draft plans
27 Feb 2020
Our core goal and theme draft plans are now available, let us know your thoughts
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
27 Feb 2020
We all need serenity in our lives and you can boost your wellbeing and mental health with a free concert, the Big White Wall and check out the health and beauty UniDiscounts and Wider Wallet that also support your financial wellbeing.
Viewpoint: Nalin Thakkar
27 Feb 2020
Decarbonising our investments
All travel bookings to mainland China suspended until further notice
27 Feb 2020
Please read the University guidance
Head of EPSRC visits the University
27 Feb 2020
EPSRC Executive Chair Professor Dame Lynn Gladden recently visited The University of Manchester, for a range of meetings and tours of the new MECD and Royce buildings
RESOLVED: Documents service unavailable
27 Feb 2020
The University documents service is now available. IT Services are monitoring for any further issues.
Interdisciplinary workshop on water research
27 Feb 2020
To coincide with World Water Day on 22 March, Manchester Environmental Research Institute will be hosting an interdisciplinary workshop on Monday, 23 March
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Big Data: Academic/Research Workshop
27 Feb 2020
In this workshop, colleagues will share examples of their research
Last chance to nominate for the Volunteer of the Year Awards
28 Feb 2020
Do you know a student, colleague or alumnus who epitomises what it means to make a difference? Make a nomination before 9am on Monday (2 March)
School Governor Initiative roadshow goes to Oldham
28 Feb 2020
On the evening of Wednesday, 26 February, our School Governor Initiative together with its partner charity Governors for Schools went to Oldham to speak to local schools and University staff residing in the borough
Latest coronavirus information for staff and students
28 Feb 2020
Situation last reviewed on 04/03/20 at 14:00 and last updated on 27/02/20 at 17:00
Creative Manchester presents "Music on Campus"
28 Feb 2020
Enhance your wellbeing with live music on campus, on Tuesday 3 March, 12.15-1.30pm
Planned IT service interruptions from 6 to 8 March
28 Feb 2020
As part of the IT network modernisation project, IT Services are performing some work which may cause short interruptions to the wired and Wi-Fi network across campus and in halls
Join us on a ‘Walk for Women’ for International Women’s Day
28 Feb 2020
On Saturday, 7 March 2020, Manchester City Council will be hosting their third ‘Walk for Women’ as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations
Proposed changes to student marketing, recruitment and admissions structures
28 Feb 2020
Message from Patrick Hackett, Student Experience Programme (SEP) Chair and Professor April McMahon, SEP Executive Sponsor, on proposed people and structural changes to deliver the next phase of the Programme, to provide an outstanding student and learning experience.
Proposed closure of imaging radiochemistry
28 Feb 2020
Message from Professor Graham Lord, Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health