News archive – February 2022
Reminder: Planned network downtime from 7pm on Weds 2 and Thurs 3 February
01 Feb 2022
Upcoming IT maintenance will cause disruption to network access
Spotlight on: ALLOUT
01 Feb 2022
February is LGBT+ History Month, so it’s timely to learn more about ALLOUT, our LGBT+ Staff Network Group
Funding call: collaborative research in digital health
01 Feb 2022
The funding competition from the Joint Translational Centre for Digital Health Research is open to all staff
Student Volunteering Week: Help us reach 15,000 volunteer hours!
01 Feb 2022
This year it will run from Monday, 7 February until Sunday, 13 February
National Student Survey opens on 7 February
01 Feb 2022
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
#BeeWell announces funding award from BBC Children in Need
01 Feb 2022
The three-year funding award will further support young people to play a leading role in the response to the #BeeWell mental health and wellbeing survey – the largest of its kind in the country
World Cancer Day: The changing landscape of cancer research
01 Feb 2022
Join us for an exclusive event, taking place on Friday, 4 February 2022 at 12.30pm for World Cancer Day.
Returning to hybrid working
02 Feb 2022
A message from Patrick Hackett about the PS hybrid working pilot
Supporting action on nature and biodiversity: join our group
02 Feb 2022
We're looking for members to join our Nature Action Group
Dr Alexander Gardner-McTaggart appointed UMW academic theme lead
02 Feb 2022
A message from Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice President for Blended and Flexible Learning
Time to Talk Day, Thursday 3 February
02 Feb 2022
Join the national conversation about mental health
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
02 Feb 2022
Join ALLOUT, save on campus, discounts and cancer and heart health awareness and a volunteering opportunity at The Whitworth.
IT issues under investigation - update 3
03 Feb 2022
Updates about issues with GlobalProtect and My Manchester
Clean Air Zone protests: severe delays expected
03 Feb 2022
The protests are expected to cause severe delays on roads across Manchester today (Thursday, 3 February)
New policy publication On Cancer – launched for World Cancer Day
04 Feb 2022
The publication brings together pioneering research and expertise
Sustainable Futures seminar series
04 Feb 2022
The event will see separate talks from Dr Ian Mell and Professor Kevin Taylor
Try Bee Network Cycle Hire for free
04 Feb 2022
Following a successful public trial last year, the latest promotional event will be held at MediaCity in Salford on Tuesday, 8 February
bluedot 2022 tickets now on sale
04 Feb 2022
The festival returns to Jodrell Bank Observatory from 21 - 24 July 2022
Chinese New Year lion dance on campus
04 Feb 2022
On Tuesday, 8 February Manchester Confucius Institute invites you to enjoy a traditional, fun and colourful Chinese lion dance
Sign up for our Be Active classes
04 Feb 2022
It's not too late to book your place on our eight-week fitness classes
Greenhouse Café to reopen
04 Feb 2022
On Monday, 7 February the Greenhouse Café in George Kenyon building will re-open its doors
Get involved in our Community Festival
04 Feb 2022
Our annual Community Festival is being held this year on Saturday, 25 June
Let's talk recycling!
07 Feb 2022
It's Recycle Week from 7 - 11 February
Sign up for our March wellbeing webinars
07 Feb 2022
Join us for our March wellbeing webinars
Flood remedial work update
07 Feb 2022
Student Services now open, North and South wings of Samuel Alexander Building open today (Monday, 7 February) and all work due to be completed by mid-March
Increase in bike theft on campus
07 Feb 2022
Information on how to keep your bikes safe
Reminder: school governor webinar this week
07 Feb 2022
Book now for our webinar, Becoming a school governor on Thursday (10 February)
IT issues - update 4
07 Feb 2022
Information about issues with the IT login service, first reported on Monday afternoon.
COVID safe? It’s our ancestors we should be thanking
08 Feb 2022
Some of the most important measures implemented to prevent the spread and severity of COVID can be traced back to our ancestors, says a Manchester scientist in a new book
Top rankings for University social media engagement in W100 report
08 Feb 2022
In the quarterly World100 social media report, our University has been ranked first worldwide for two engagement categories
UNESCO International Mother Language Day 2022
08 Feb 2022
Did you know there are around 200 languages spoken in Manchester at any one time?
Get 50% off LGBT+ books from Manchester University Press
08 Feb 2022
To mark LGBT+ History Month, Manchester University Press are offering 50% off selected titles during February
Recycle Week: understanding how and why we use single-use plastic
09 Feb 2022
It's Recycle Week from 7 - 11 February
Learn, Lead, Progress: inclusive learning for an inclusive community
09 Feb 2022
Find out more about inclusive learning
Rewarding Exceptional Performance open for nominations
09 Feb 2022
There's still time to submit a Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme nomination for PS staff
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
09 Feb 2022
Announcing the winner of the February 2022 draw
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
10 Feb 2022
As it’s Payroll Giving Week we are focussing on our nationally commended payroll giving scheme.
Emergency medicine expert named NIHR & RCEM Young Researcher of the Year
10 Feb 2022
Congratulations to Dr Anisa Jafar who has been named as Young Researcher of the Year by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM)
Take part in events to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
11 Feb 2022
Sign up to attend upcoming events focusing on Sport and Politics in Art
A thank you to our student volunteers
11 Feb 2022
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has thanked our student volunteers for their work in our communities
Plagiarism: fostering a culture of academic integrity
11 Feb 2022
With Plagiarism Prevention Day approaching on 19 February, get involved in the conversation and share best practice
Urgent: Travelling to Ukraine
11 Feb 2022
Important update for all staff and students
Watch live: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
14 Feb 2022
Watch today (Monday, 14 February) at 2:30pm
Consultancy – a first step to something incredible
14 Feb 2022
University launches our new consultancy service to make it quicker and easier for colleagues who want to make an impact
Election of our new Chancellor
14 Feb 2022
Nominations now open for the election of our new Chancellor – visit our University’s website for more information
Getting to know our Board of Governors
14 Feb 2022
We talk to Chair Edward Astle about who he is, how he and his colleagues support our University – and why he was drawn to this essential role
2-factor authentication for students is coming
14 Feb 2022
From Wednesday 9 March 2022, all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students (whether on or off campus) will need to use 2-factor authentication to log in to Blackboard, University email and Microsoft 365.
Meetings light week starts 21 February
15 Feb 2022
Future meetings light weeks will be timed to avoid school holidays following feedback from colleagues
Masterpiece played on Whitworth Hall organ notches up 5 million YouTube views
15 Feb 2022
Jonathan Scott of the acclaimed Scott Brothers Duo performs Bach's 'Air on the G String' in the video
Issues affecting usage of My Manchester - resolved
15 Feb 2022
Information about access to My Manchester
Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2022 launches
15 Feb 2022
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre has launched its annual Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award competition, for novel ideas involving graphene and other 2D materials that have the potential to be commercialised
Student Volunteering Week smashes multiple records
15 Feb 2022
How our students have helped make a difference in our local communities for Student Volunteering Week
Upcoming author events at Blackwell's
15 Feb 2022
The bookshop on University Green has a programme of events coming up
Update on USS pension and UCU proposal
15 Feb 2022
A statement from the Committee of University Chairs
Watch the recording of our latest SLT open meeting
15 Feb 2022
Our first SLT 2022 open meeting took place on Monday, 14 February
Update on rescheduled graduation ceremonies: Classes of 2020 and 2021
15 Feb 2022
We can now confirm the full schedule of ceremonies, which will take place in the Whitworth Hall from Monday, 21 March to Friday, 8 April 2022
A passion for education – “a real leveller”
16 Feb 2022
We talk to one of our newest Board of Governors lay members, Jatin Patel about who he is, how he and his colleagues support our University – and why he was drawn to this essential role
University to block network access for remaining Windows 7 devices
16 Feb 2022
Windows 7 desktop computers (PCs), laptops, laboratory, and shared devices, that do not have formal approval and additional measures applied by IT Services, expose the University to increased cyber risk.
Managing for Wellbeing - new learning and development opportunities
16 Feb 2022
Launch of three new courses to provide managers with the awareness and skills to support staff with wellbeing at work
Global health expert named on 2022 Northern Power Women Future List
16 Feb 2022
Congratulations to Lecturer in Global Health Dr Omolade Femi-Ajao, who features on this year's Northern Power Women Future List
Free COVID-19 testing kits no longer available on campus after Friday
16 Feb 2022
After Friday, 18 February, staff and students will no longer be able to collect free testing kits on campus
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
17 Feb 2022
Discounts, wellbeing and International Women's Day
Manchester graduates most targeted by UK’s top employers
17 Feb 2022
The independent annual review of graduates' prospects is carried out by High Fliers Research
Flexible learning – what does it mean for us?
17 Feb 2022
There are lots of misconceptions around flexible learning – but what is it exactly?
Amber and yellow weather warnings: Storm Eunice
17 Feb 2022
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for Storm Eunice with significant disruption expected
International Women’s Day talk - The Gendered Brain by Gina Rippon
17 Feb 2022
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet the neuroscientist and author shattering the myth of the gendered brain
Examining the ecological legacy of Britain’s cotton empire
17 Feb 2022
'Cottonopolis: lessons for environmental science through the hidden histories of Manchester' will be a co-collaboration between our Schools, disciplines and partners
Launch of the Research Risk Profiler tool
17 Feb 2022
Research and Business Engagement, in collaboration with the Research Lifecycle Programme, have launched the ‘Research Risk Profiler’, a tool that helps researchers navigate the increasingly complex risk and compliance landscape for research.
Faculty operational changes
18 Feb 2022
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Network maintenance during March
18 Feb 2022
Upcoming IT maintenance may cause disruption to the Wi-Fi and wired network
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
18 Feb 2022
Our next PSLT online open meeting is on Wednesday, 16 March at 11:30am
Take part in our first Purple Wave event of 2022
18 Feb 2022
Run, jog or walk in our 2.5km and 5km event on Wednesday, 9 March
Digital Tools and Climate Responses
18 Feb 2022
A Digital Futures and Sustainable Futures cross-platform event
Changes to the recruitment process
21 Feb 2022
We are changing how we ask you to communicate with us
Dilworth Street car park temporary closure
21 Feb 2022
Dilworth Street car park will be closed from Monday, 7 March to Thursday, 14 April inclusive – permit holders will have access to Cecil Street and Booth Street West car parks
Car Parks Office – reduced opening times
21 Feb 2022
Car Parks Office will operate reduced opening times week commencing Monday, 28 February
University responds to latest USS consultation
21 Feb 2022
Our University is not able to support terms of UCU proposal – read response in full
Deadline approaching: Rewarding Exceptional Performance scheme
22 Feb 2022
The deadline is Friday, 25 February for submitting nominations
Manchester Museum announces reopening date
22 Feb 2022
The Museum is in the final phase of its £15million transformation project, hello future, and will reopen its doors to the public in February 2023
Inaugural workshop of the new Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI
22 Feb 2022
Sign up to attend by 10 March
Our University rises to 22nd on Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers List
23 Feb 2022
The Stonewall Workplace Equality Index ranks organisations on their commitment to creating welcoming environments for their LGBTQ+ staff
Learn, Lead, Progress: Manchester Gold mentoring programme
23 Feb 2022
Find out more how to apply as a mentor or mentee
USS pension scheme – important update
23 Feb 2022
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) formally votes to implement package of reforms to pension scheme
‘Living with COVID’ - Updated COVID-19 guidance for staff
23 Feb 2022
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and chair of the Campus Management Group
Welcome to our first Board Sketch
23 Feb 2022
Designed to give you a little more insight into each of the Board of Governors meetings as part of our broader communications package
Chancellor pens his first book for children
23 Feb 2022
Don't Ask The Dragon by Chancellor Lemn Sissay is a heartwarming tale of friendship and longing
Scoping the RLP2: Calls for engagement
23 Feb 2022
The Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) want to know how you would invest £20 million in supporting research activities.
Celebrating International Women's Day - 8 March 2022
23 Feb 2022
Events and activities will take place across our University
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
24 Feb 2022
How to get involved in university events, updates on staff discounts and wellbeing resources
New appointments in the Directorate for the Student Experience
24 Feb 2022
From 7 March, a new, consistent Professional Services management structure will start to be implemented across several teams, including within the Directorate for the Student Experience (DSE).
Update on recent media coverage regarding the Whitworth Art Gallery
24 Feb 2022
You may have seen that there has been some speculative media coverage initiated in the Guardian with regard to the Whitworth Art Gallery
Welcoming our new Chief Financial Officer
24 Feb 2022
Carol Prokopyszyn will be our new Chief Financial Officer starting in June 2022
Join our discussion on SDG 17 as part of SDG Action and Awareness Week
24 Feb 2022
Join us at 11am on Friday 4 March as we deliver the talk "The power of partnership: SDG 17 and university partnerships to achieve the goals" as part of SDG Action and Awareness Week (28 Feb -4 March)
Unfunded monograph authors competition
25 Feb 2022
Unfunded monograph authors: enter the Library’s competition to win OA funding by 25 March 2022.
Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition 2022: entries close soon
25 Feb 2022
Closing date is Friday, 4 March
Europe’s most ambitious innovation district cements deal
25 Feb 2022
Announced today (Friday, 25 February) the ID Manchester project has taken another important step forward, with completion of the £1.5 billion joint venture between The University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech
Research Costing Tool project: Decommissioning of pFACT
25 Feb 2022
BlackDackel, a web-based costing tool, has been implemented for the current Research Services Support cohort. As a result, the project will now enter a decommissioning phase of the old, unsupported costing system, pFACT.
Sample food and drink at our Fairtrade Fortnight event
25 Feb 2022
Come along to our Food on Campus event on Thursday, 3 March from 10am until 2pm in The Drum, University Place
New University asset management system is live
25 Feb 2022
From February 2022 there is a new place to access University visual content
AI initiatives: get involved
25 Feb 2022
Your chance to give your feedback
Changes to USS pension
25 Feb 2022
Clarification of effect on member pensions
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
28 Feb 2022
Our next PSLT online open meeting is on Wednesday, 16 March at 11:30am
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2022: entries close soon
28 Feb 2022
There's still time to submit entries
How is hybrid working, working for you?
28 Feb 2022
A development opportunity for people managers