News archive – February 2025
University launches new Office for Open Research website
03 Feb 2025
A Library hub for Open Research services and support
What’s on in February?
03 Feb 2025
Welcome to February’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.
Manchester 2035: Phase 1 complete, what comes next?
03 Feb 2025
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Phase 1 of our Manchester 2035 strategy. Your insights, ideas, and questions have been key in shaping the future of our University.
Make a difference every payday
03 Feb 2025
February is Payroll Giving Month – an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the benefits of supporting good causes by donating directly from your pay.
Researchers – did you know that due diligence is an ongoing process?
04 Feb 2025
Get government guidance on research security, explaining how to avoid risks when you are offered an opportunity by an external provider in the latest in a series of short Trusted Research videos.
Evolve: celebrating two years of transforming IT services and activities
04 Feb 2025
Watch the new video showcasing the Evolve programme's achievements over the last two years.
Library News Round Up - February
05 Feb 2025
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (February 2025)
Research culture and environment – open, impactful research
05 Feb 2025
A culture of open and impactful research seeks to ensure that our researchers’ findings and data are accessible to, and reusable by, others, and that the research has meaningful benefits outside of academia. Find out how we support you to produce work that is open, reproducible, robust and has a positive impact on our communities and beyond.
Tree of Life: How exploring diversity can create unity
05 Feb 2025
The new creative arts exhibition at Manchester Museum will be available for the public to visit from 6 February to 1 May 2025.
What’s happening on our journey to Canvas?
06 Feb 2025
We welcomed over 300 colleagues to the open meeting on Thursday 23 January to hear updates about the University’s move to Canvas from Blackboard Learn later this year.
Viewpoint: Colette Fagan, Scott Taylor, and Lynda McIntosh
06 Feb 2025
Global rankings and how to improve citations-based performance
HIV Testing Week
06 Feb 2025
HIV Testing week Monday, 10 to Sunday 16 February
Innovation Academy’s Founders Network Dinner
06 Feb 2025
A thriving community for University of Manchester entrepreneurs
Disruption to University Wi-Fi on Sunday 16 February
07 Feb 2025
IT Services need to perform some maintenance on University Wi-Fi on Sunday 16 February between 9am and 9pm.
Watch: Recording of open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
07 Feb 2025
The open meeting with Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and the Professional Services Leadership Team took place on Tuesday 4 February.
New report on cardiovascular disease welcomed by British Heart Foundation
07 Feb 2025
Healthy Hearts, a new collection from Policy@Manchester, offers expert research, insight, and recommendations on addressing the major health challenge of cardiovascular disease.
National Apprenticeship Week
07 Feb 2025
Developing our people through our apprenticeship programmes
Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 - call for papers
10 Feb 2025
We are excited to announce the third University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference on 2 and 3 July 2025.
Manchester Museum and Whitworth Collections launch
10 Feb 2025
You can now get even closer to the world-class collections at Manchester Museum and The Whitworth with just a few clicks.
Senate election - nominations deadline
11 Feb 2025
Academic and research colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination by noon on Tuesday, 25 February.
The University is economic and social powerhouse of the North in latest impact report
11 Feb 2025
In a new economic report published today, the University's far-reaching benefit to the region and to the UK was revealed - for every £1 invested in research activities, the University generates £5.95 in productivity benefits to the UK economy.
Adam Rutherford in conversation with David Olusoga OBE
11 Feb 2025
Monday, 10 March
The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025
12 Feb 2025
Call for contributions – deadline Monday, 31 March
Book now: Our commitment to sustainability townhall with Duncan Ivison
12 Feb 2025
Join our sustainability experts for a conversation with Professor Duncan Ivison 11.30am-12.30pm on Friday, 21 February.
Manchester 2035: Your questions answered - podcast now available
13 Feb 2025
Over the past months, more than 5,500 of you took part in Phase 1 of our Manchester 2035 strategy process - through workshops, local events, townhalls and online submissions.
Guidelines for using or developing AI
13 Feb 2025
The University AI Strategy Group which comprises of colleagues from across the University have developed guiding principles for all our University community to advise on best practices around using and developing AI.
Driving SME Growth: Insights from Manchester’s Scale-Up Roundtable
13 Feb 2025
Following the recent publication of the SME300, North West Business Insider gathered some of the region’s business leaders to discuss growth and the ways to achieve it.
Travel Plan: 2025-2030
13 Feb 2025
Following a thorough impact assessment and review, we can now share the final outcome of the University’s travel plan for the next five years.
University of Manchester publishes Access and Student Success Impact Report 2023/24
14 Feb 2025
The University of Manchester is proud to release the latest Access and Student Success Impact Report, celebrating the strides we have made in making education more accessible and supporting students from under-represented backgrounds.
Team Rwanda: Student applications open for flagship volunteer project
14 Feb 2025
After a successful summer in Rwanda in 2024, the University’s flagship overseas project Team Rwanda is back for 2025. Help us increase the range of experiences available to widening participation students by spreading the word about this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Sustainability Fair
14 Feb 2025
Discover the environmental impact and sustainable production of food at our Sustainability Fair on Wednesday, February 26
Ramadan 2025
14 Feb 2025
Ramadan Guidance for Staff and Students
Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement - An Introduction to Better Health
14 Feb 2025
Book now: Better Health online session on Wednesday, 26 February.
University reaffirms environmental sustainability commitment with Concordat
17 Feb 2025
President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison signs Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, developed by the UK research and innovation (R&I) sector
Planning a fieldtrip for students?
17 Feb 2025
Recommended travel companies for student fieldtrips
Open funding call for projects to enhance our research culture
18 Feb 2025
Can you help us build better research cultures together?
Our University placed 50th in THE World Reputation Rankings 2025
18 Feb 2025
Manchester has risen in the prestigious rankings, built on a survey of 55,000 expert academic voices from around the world – a powerful and robust indicator of global academic standing.
International Women’s Day 2025
19 Feb 2025
Accelerating Action for Rights, Equality, and Empowerment
Changes to voucher ordering process
19 Feb 2025
The voucher ordering process now uses more user-friendly forms
Purplewave 2025
19 Feb 2025
Join us as part of the Great Manchester Run 10km.
Call for expressions of interest for the 2025 Universally Manchester Festival
20 Feb 2025
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours, the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester
New Head of School of Environment, Education and Development appointed
20 Feb 2025
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Khalid Nadvi has been appointed as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED).
Declutter and donate: join our campus-wide stationery amnesty
20 Feb 2025
Over a year ago, Furniture4Reuse started a successful scheme and opened the 'Stationery Store' - accepting donations of unwanted stationery.
The passing of Professor Lou Kushnick
21 Feb 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Lou Kushnick OBE.
HospitalityOnCampus equipment amnesty
21 Feb 2025
Have you ordered catering from Hospitality On Campus and still got some equipment leftover? Let us know and we’ll arrange to pick up from your offices and staff kitchens.
Pay award for all colleagues from 1 March
24 Feb 2025
The second element of the 2024/25 pay award will be reflected in all colleagues’ March pay
Presentation: The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) & The University of Manchester
24 Feb 2025
Academics at Risk Around the World – How can universities help? Tuesday, 25 March
GM Fellowship Scheme doubles in size as second year begins
25 Feb 2025
Policy@Manchester has welcomed ten exceptional entrants to this year’s Greater Manchester (GM) Policy Fellowship Scheme following the success of the inaugural programme in 2024.
More big steps on our move to Canvas - what colleagues need to know
25 Feb 2025
The first University courses using Canvas to start teaching are now live thanks to the hard work from the technical and eLearning teams involved.
Watch: Our commitment to sustainability townhall with Duncan Ivison
25 Feb 2025
The Townhall was an opportunity to hear more about our sustainability commitment and how sustainability will be woven into our Manchester 2035 strategy.
UKRI Harmonised IAA funding
26 Feb 2025
Fast and flexible funding for knowledge exchange activities – 9th call for proposals – submission deadline Wednesday, 23 April
Call for Reviewers: Advance HE Fellowship Scheme
26 Feb 2025
Following the successful launch of the newly accredited University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme (AHEFS) earlier this semester, the Teaching Excellence team is seeking colleagues to join the scheme as reviewers.
Have a marvellous March with Beauty Bee
27 Feb 2025
Abby from Beauty Bee offers a wide range of treatments, which can be booked on campus on Wednesdays at the Wellbeing Rooms
Car Park Office announces permit transfer opportunities available
27 Feb 2025
To improve the current capacity issues across University car parks, the Car Park Permit Office is now able to offer a small number of transfers to other car parks.
Health and Safety update
28 Feb 2025
As we wrap up February, it's important to highlight some key health and safety points to ensure everyone's well-being on campus.