News archive – February 2021
Manchester Access Programme recruiting academic tutors - last chance to apply
01 Feb 2021
Are you an academic or PhD student and want to support the progression of talented local young people to university?
University moves up THE most international universities ranking
01 Feb 2021
We’re now 23rd in the world, out of more than 170 – calculated by international student score, international staff score, international co-authorship score and international reputation metrics
Senate Elections 2021
01 Feb 2021
Academic and research staff encouraged to seek nomination as a number of Senate appointments will terminate on 31 August 2021
COP26: Annual UN climate summit
01 Feb 2021
Expressions of Interest process launches – deadline Friday, 5 March
Updated redeployment policy
01 Feb 2021
Policy updated with agreement from campus trade unions
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
02 Feb 2021
The annual Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme is open for nominations
Welcoming students to Semester 2
02 Feb 2021
Resources and information available for Semester 2
Join the next meeting of our book club
02 Feb 2021
The book club will meet on Friday, 26 February from 12:30 until 1:30pm.
Climate Network relaunch event
02 Feb 2021
Taking place on Thursday, 4 February
Trade Union meeting update
02 Feb 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Professor David Olusoga to present lockdown learning video lesson
02 Feb 2021
Professor of Public History and presenter of BBC's A House Through Time David Olusoga OBE will present a lesson on YouTube on Thursday, 4 February
Fall in love with volunteering this Student Volunteering Week
03 Feb 2021
This year more than ever has shown just how important volunteers are
Support available while working during lockdown
03 Feb 2021
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Looking back: Ellen Wilkinson, politician and social justice campaigner
03 Feb 2021
As the anniversary of Ellen Wilkinson's death approaches on 6 February, we look back at the remarkable life and trailblazing career of the former politician and Manchester alumna
Staff benefits update
03 Feb 2021
Offers on UK cottage stays, Time to Talk Day and other wellbeing support
Online staff open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
04 Feb 2021
Today, Thursday 4 February, 1pm - 2pm
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
04 Feb 2021
Announcing the winner of the February 2021 draw
Cancer breakthroughs at Manchester shine bright
04 Feb 2021
Our University's contribution to cancer research has been celebrated in a collection of research stories published on World Cancer Day (Thursday, 4 February) to showcase the diversity of the research we undertake and how it is transforming patient outcomes globally
School students to continue tradition of sending letters to US presidents
04 Feb 2021
Our American Studies programme is asking UK school students to write letters to the new US presidential administration in a competition
Empower young people to achieve their potential in STEM
04 Feb 2021
In2scienceUK works with passionate STEM professionals to support disadvantaged young people to pursue degrees, apprenticeships and careers in STEM
Wellbeing lecture: Positive psychology for managers
04 Feb 2021
There's still places available on Sukh Pabial's new version of his popular wellbeing lecture for those with line management responsibilities
Social Responsibility – Three years in three minutes
05 Feb 2021
Our short film showcases some of our achievements
Oracle Financials system downtime
05 Feb 2021
Oracle Financials will be unavailable from 3pm today (Friday, 5 February) until Monday, 8 February for planned maintenance (patching)
The Students' Union's 160th Elections are now open
08 Feb 2021
The SU wants you to be part of it
Help our city reflect its full history
08 Feb 2021
University supports consultation on Manchester’s public spaces and its histories
Take part in the Purple Wave monthly challenges
08 Feb 2021
Join UoM Sport over the next four months as we set a number of challenges for you to take on at home!
CareerConnect platform launched
09 Feb 2021
CareerConnect is the new online careers platform exclusive to our students and graduates
National Student Survey 2021 is now open
09 Feb 2021
Our campaign to encourage students to complete the National Student Survey (NSS) 2021 launches this week
Upcoming wellbeing workshops from the Counselling Service
09 Feb 2021
The Counselling Service is offering a programme of wellbeing workshops
Recognition for Manchester scientists involved in Lighthouse Labs project
09 Feb 2021
Our staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key component of the Government’s COVID-19 testing programme
WATCH: How we are tackling social inclusion
10 Feb 2021
We’re engaging, involving and inspiring different communities locally and around the world to develop understanding of social inclusion and foster effective solutions
Support available while working during lockdown
10 Feb 2021
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Enhanced COVID community testing - Moss Side, Hulme, Whalley Range, Fallowfield
10 Feb 2021
Public Health England have found a small number of cases of the COVID variant first found in Kent in parts of Manchester, and so a community testing programme has been put in place across key areas of Manchester this week
South Asian Heritage Month presents COVID-19 vaccine - Ask the experts
10 Feb 2021
You will be able to hear from a range of experts from different South Asian backgrounds who have expertise in the field, including spread of disease and immune responses
Henry Royce Institute Conference 2021
10 Feb 2021
Flagship stakeholder conference will focus on ‘Developing advanced materials for a sustainable society'
Volunteer of the Year Awards: now open for nominations
10 Feb 2021
In a year like no other, the impact of COVID-19 has shown just how incredible volunteers are, from supporting the NHS, to foodbank donations and helping neighbours
Love giving and your payroll giving achievements
10 Feb 2021
Your donations to good causes via our payroll giving scheme have surpassed £1,250,000!
UCIL launches new ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ unit
10 Feb 2021
Inspiring students to shape a fairer world
Teaching, Learning and Students - open meeting
10 Feb 2021
Wednesday 24 February 2021, 11.15am-12.15pm
Staff open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
10 Feb 2021
Recording now available
Staff benefits update
10 Feb 2021
Payroll giving scheme success, staycation and florist offers and wellbeing support
Enhancements to MyView expenses
10 Feb 2021
Following the successful launch of MyView expenses last year, further improvements have been made to the online approval process based on your feedback
Surge in use of online mental health services during COVID-19 pandemic
10 Feb 2021
There has been a surge in the use of online mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research, as millions of people unable to access traditional services have sought help from digital providers
Equality, diversity and inclusion: Lessons learnt and action plan
11 Feb 2021
Report and action plan published
New dates: Compassionate Colleague training
12 Feb 2021
Over 500 members of staff have now attended a Compassionate Colleague briefing, and we have new dates available
Do you know someone that deserves a Pride of Manchester Award nomination?
12 Feb 2021
The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards 2021, in association with TSB, will be celebrating the region’s unsung heroes this March, with a glitzy virtual awards ceremony hosted by actress Kym Marsh
Share your memories and experiences of Manchester's Gay Village
12 Feb 2021
Manchester Village Stories is a University research project focused on your stories and experiences
Our investment in student support explained
12 Feb 2021
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Student Experience, and Dr Simon Merrywest, Director for the Student Experience
Interruptions to network connectivity and changes to eduroam Wi-Fi - updated
12 Feb 2021
You will need to update eduroam Wi-Fi on your phone, tablet or laptop, if it is not managed by the University. There have been some slight changes to the network upgrade.
Increase in Living Wage
15 Feb 2021
Our University will be paying the increased Living Wage rate
Equality, diversity and inclusion training - recruitment and promotions panels
15 Feb 2021
From Monday, 15 February 2021 it will be the responsibility of all colleagues who are part of promotion and staff recruitment panels to ensure they have completed two online equality, diversity and inclusion training sessions
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
16 Feb 2021
The annual Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme will be open for nominations until Friday, 26 February 2021
Help our students access careers opportunities across Asia
16 Feb 2021
Asia Careers Insight Series launches for students and graduates
Using security features on Zoom for teaching sessions
16 Feb 2021
How to utilise Zoom’s security features for your teaching and learning activities
Our impact film on Better Health
16 Feb 2021
We’re committed to promoting good health and wellbeing for our staff, students and communities around the world
Project to research COVID-19's impact on people from ethnic minorities launched
16 Feb 2021
A coalition of 10 universities in England and Scotland, led by The University of Manchester, has announced ambitious plans to research COVID-19’s social and economic impact on people from ethnic minorities
Take part in our monthly Virtual Purple Wave challenges
16 Feb 2021
From February to May there will be various monthly challenges that you can do in your own time and set goals to keep you physically active
Free Pilates Zoom fitness classes
16 Feb 2021
The classes are being offered free for the next two weeks as part of the Sporticipate programme
Support available while working during lockdown
17 Feb 2021
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Make learning personal
17 Feb 2021
Take time to enhance your personal and professional development
Teaching, Learning and Students - open meeting
17 Feb 2021
Wednesday 24 February 2021, 11.15am-12.15pm
Staff benefits update
17 Feb 2021
During half term and ‘meeting light’ week, we are focussing on some of your wellbeing benefits and inviting you to share your countryside and wildlife photographs!
#ChooseToChallenge - FBMH International Women’s Day event
17 Feb 2021
"It's all in your head" - The experience of disabled women in higher education
Windows 10 upgrades on hold
18 Feb 2021
IT Services have paused work to upgrade our University’s managed laptop and desktop computers to Windows 10, due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Manchester scientists awarded Guinness World Record for finest woven fabric
18 Feb 2021
A team of scientists has been honoured with the Guinness World Record for weaving threads of individual molecules together to create the ‘world’s finest fabric’, overtaking finest Egyptian linen.
Viewpoint: Keeping connected in Europe after the Brexit Deal
18 Feb 2021
Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Luke Georghiou
Positive results from student course unit surveys
18 Feb 2021
Positive ratings for units across the University, as we launch a new President’s Student Partners Scheme to continue working closely with students
University financial statements 2019/20
18 Feb 2021
Our financial statement is now available
Trade Union meeting update
19 Feb 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
“The children were excited by what their future could hold…”
22 Feb 2021
IntoUniversity Manchester North annual report shows how we’re helping talented students from all backgrounds to fulfil their potential
Help our students improve their skills
22 Feb 2021
Opportunity to help children and young people who don’t have access to private tutors – high demand expected when national lockdown ends
University launches self-guided tour app
22 Feb 2021
Prospective students can take remote tours of campus during lockdown – or enjoy self-guided visits when it’s safe to do so
Roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions - latest government announcement
22 Feb 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a four step roadmap
Online staff open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
23 Feb 2021
Friday 5 March, 11am – 12pm
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme
23 Feb 2021
A reminder before the scheme closes on Friday, 26 February
Review of risk assessments
23 Feb 2021
Colleagues are asked to review their risk assessments to reflect the requirements of COVID-19 – resources for best practice
Sign up for one of our digital wellbeing workshops
23 Feb 2021
Join Jane Mooney and Sarah Shepherd to explore the impact of digital on your wellbeing in this new staff-focused online workshop
Payroll deadlines are changing
23 Feb 2021
From March 2021 onwards the monthly deadlines for submitting HR and Payroll paperwork and uploading casual worker timesheets are being brought forward
Using security features on Zoom for teaching sessions
23 Feb 2021
How to utilise Zoom’s security features for your teaching and learning activities
Senate elections - ballots now open
23 Feb 2021
Following the closure of the nominations window for election to Senate, ballots have now opened for the Faculties of Humanities and Science and Engineering
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
23 Feb 2021
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Get your Zoom fitness class pass
23 Feb 2021
UoM Sport are offering a new Zoom pass offer for fitness classes from March – May 2021
Today, Open meeting: Teaching, Learning and Students
24 Feb 2021
Watch the live stream here at 11.15am
Support available while working during lockdown
24 Feb 2021
If you are balancing work with caring responsibilities or commitments, there are options available to support you
Additional paid leave over Easter
24 Feb 2021
In recognition of the efforts being made by all our staff, we will be giving staff two extra days holiday around the Easter break on Thursday, 1 April and Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Our environmental sustainability impact film
24 Feb 2021
Environmental sustainability covers a wide array of themes and actions
Staff Networks spotlight: women's groups
24 Feb 2021
With International Women's Day taking place on 8 March, we look at the various women's groups available for staff to join
Staff benefits update
24 Feb 2021
Save on outdoor clothing, travel and opportunities to boost your wellbeing
Your Voice, Our Manchester
25 Feb 2021
The University partners with People Insight on a short survey for staff
Listen to our podcast celebrating LGBT+ History Month
25 Feb 2021
Earlier this week, colleagues and alumni met online to discuss support for the LGBTQ+ community, with the theme Mind, Body, Spirit
Wellbeing for academic and research staff – webinar
26 Feb 2021
This webinar will focus on the wellbeing of academic and research staff, raising awareness about factors that can impact negatively on mental wellbeing and exploring therapeutic tools to support positive mental wellbeing, creativity and motivation
New guidance for subtitling videos
26 Feb 2021
It is now a requirement that all videos published on our websites via YouTube and the University portal are subtitled
COVID-19 roadmap – students returning to on-campus studies
26 Feb 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility, and chair of the Campus Management Group
BAME Staff Network Group elections
26 Feb 2021
The Group is seeking two new co-chairs
Women in Leadership: Celebrating International Women's Day
26 Feb 2021
Join the Times Higher Education on International Women's Day for an inspirational conversation celebrating women in higher education leadership
Supervising at Manchester – applications open
26 Feb 2021
We are pleased to announce that applications for 2020/21 cohorts of our Supervising at Manchester programme are now open