News archive – March 2021
Contacting HR Services
01 Mar 2021
It’s now possible to contact colleagues in HR Services by phone, as well as by email and Teams
Collaborative Conservation – World Wildlife Day 2021
01 Mar 2021
Manchester Museum presents webinar highlighting Panama Wildlife Conservation projects including those for endangered Harlequin Frogs
New fitness class Zoom schedule
01 Mar 2021
Book your online fitness classes from 15 March – 7 May
Join the next meeting of our book club
02 Mar 2021
The book club will meet on Friday 26 March, from 12:30 until 1:30pm.
COP26: Annual UN climate summit
02 Mar 2021
Deadline for Expressions of Interest process is approaching on Friday, 5 March
UoM Climate Network Meeting
02 Mar 2021
Sign up to attend on Thursday, 4 March
Get your Zoom fitness class pass
02 Mar 2021
UoM Sport are offering a new Zoom pass offer for fitness classes from March – May 2021
Manchester Gold staff programme: call for mentors and mentees
03 Mar 2021
Our staff mentoring programme Manchester Gold is now open for colleagues who would like to register as a mentor or apply as a mentee
Manchester's unique toad abode
03 Mar 2021
One of the world’s rarest toads has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside its country of origin by scientists at Manchester Museum
Additional paid leave over Easter
03 Mar 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
Sign up for our pre-retirement webinars
03 Mar 2021
Find out more about financial impact and lifestyle changes on our pre-retirement webinars
Have you received your survey invitation from People Insight?
03 Mar 2021
Your Voice, Our Manchester – share your views
£500 private rent contribution awarded to 600 students
03 Mar 2021
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Our impact film on cultural engagement
03 Mar 2021
Cultural engagement encompasses our creative programmes as well as partnerships with our cultural institutions – all of which contribute to our role as a key driver of social development and cultural exchange
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 - entry closing date
03 Mar 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
International Women's Day 2021: #ChooseToChallenge
03 Mar 2021
International Women’s Day is a global campaign to highlight the inequalities and biases faced by women around the world
Participate in the COP26 Universities Network
03 Mar 2021
Get involved with the build up to the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference
The USS timeline 2021
03 Mar 2021
Key dates in this year’s Universities Superannuation Scheme 2020 valuation
USS pension update
03 Mar 2021
Publication of Universities Superannuation Scheme 2020 valuation
My Healthy Advantage app and Wellbeing Portal
03 Mar 2021
All university staff can access Health Assured’s ‘My Healthy Advantage’ App and online Wellbeing Portal.
Staff benefits update
03 Mar 2021
Flowers, travel, wellbeing and the photo of the week
New face coverings being made available on campus
04 Mar 2021
Enhanced protection with surgical face coverings
PS in conversation: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
04 Mar 2021
With Interim Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Mehrunnisa Lalani, and Professional Services EDI Champion, Vikki Goddard.
Our round-up of events celebrating International Women's Day
04 Mar 2021
This year's International Women's Day is on Monday, 8 March
Have your say on Greater Manchester's rail network
04 Mar 2021
A public consultation has been launched on timetable options to improve rail performance in the north of England
New dates for 'Compassionate Colleague' sessions
04 Mar 2021
Over 600 staff from across the University have now attended our mental health awareness session ‘Compassionate Colleague’.
Update on the Research Lifecycle Programme
04 Mar 2021
More information on the Research Lifecycle Programme
Online staff open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
05 Mar 2021
Today, Friday 5 March, 11am
Presentation on IBM's Data Science Teaching and Research Resources
05 Mar 2021
A demonstration of IBM's free-to-use Data Science Teaching and Research Resources will take place on Wednesday, 24 March at 4pm
USS pension – further information
05 Mar 2021
Universities UK Chief Executive publishes blog on growing challenges for USS and USS to hold member webinar giving valuation update
Changes to Library service availability from 8 March
08 Mar 2021
Service availability at the Library has changed in response to new government guidance on COVID-19
First steps to flexible learning – we want to hear your views
08 Mar 2021
Attend our open meeting - ‘First steps to flexible learning’ on 13 April, 2021 from 11.00am to 12.00pm, and/or email us to share your views and experiences
Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) – now open
08 Mar 2021
Colleagues can recruit a graduate into an internship to support their employability by providing them with vital work experience and the opportunity to develop key skills
COVID-19 vaccine Q&A
08 Mar 2021
A Q&A session for staff about the COVID-19 vaccine is being held on Friday, 12 March at 12 noon.
New partnership - John Rylands Research Institute and The John Rylands Library
09 Mar 2021
The two organisations will now be known as the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Building an inclusive organisation together
09 Mar 2021
Help shape the future of the University’s EDI strategy
Trade Union meeting update
09 Mar 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Karen Heaton to retire
09 Mar 2021
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2021/22
09 Mar 2021
Find out how to apply
Sign up for our pre-retirement webinars
09 Mar 2021
Find out more about financial impact and lifestyle changes on our pre-retirement webinars
Office desks and chairs available
09 Mar 2021
Sourcing equipment to help you work from home
WATCH: SLT open meeting
09 Mar 2021
Recording now available
Appointment of new Pro-Chancellor
09 Mar 2021
Update on Pro-Chancellor appointment
Export Controls: keeping informal collaborations under control
09 Mar 2021
Important update
Guide to inclusive language
10 Mar 2021
An updated guide to using inclusive language which embraces and celebrates our diverse community of staff and students is now available on StaffNet
Additional paid leave over Easter
10 Mar 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
Save the date for our Making a Difference Awards
10 Mar 2021
Join our Chancellor Lemn Sissay and President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell to enjoy this year's Making a Difference Awards from the comfort of your own home
Biological and Biomedical Sciences showcased in new online resource
10 Mar 2021
The BioDiscovery resources have been developed to celebrate British Science Week (8-13 March)
Trial of online annotation tool, Hypothesis
10 Mar 2021
Hypothesis is a tool which allows anyone to add, view, and respond to comments on public webpages, including online articles and documents.
Your Voice, Our Manchester - last chance to have your say!
10 Mar 2021
Survey closes at midnight Friday, 12 March
Our Facts and Figures 2021
10 Mar 2021
We have a new infographic that details our key facts and figures
Take part in the national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
10 Mar 2021
Postgraduate researchers are invited to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes using only one static PowerPoint slide
Staff benefits update
10 Mar 2021
Latest discounts, wellbeing offers and staff photo of the week
Wellbeing for academic and research staff – webinar
11 Mar 2021
It 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
Results from the Senate nominations and election
11 Mar 2021
Following the recent Senate nomination and election process, the staff listed below will become Senate members from 1 September 2021 until 31 August 2024
Universities UK seeks more information on USS 2020 valuation
11 Mar 2021
Letters written to USS Trustee and the Pensions Regulator
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
11 Mar 2021
Thursday, 25 March, 10.00am – 11.00am
Rare meteorite recovered in UK after spectacular fireball
11 Mar 2021
In a major event for UK science, the meteorite that fell from the fireball that lit up the sky over the UK and Northern Europe on Sunday, 28 February has been found
Encourage students to complete the Census 2021
11 Mar 2021
Census Day is 21 March and we’re asking staff to help promote the importance of completing the census to our students
Take a look around new and updated spaces in MECD
11 Mar 2021
Explore 360 degree images of the new blended lecture theatre, teaching and lab spaces
Easter car parking arrangements and Charles Street Car Park three-day closure
11 Mar 2021
Important information regarding car parking on campus over the Easter period
A step closer to diagnosing Parkinson's with a skin-swab test
12 Mar 2021
The study results offer hope that a pioneering new test could be developed to diagnose the degenerative condition through a simple and painless skin swab
Student referendum - statement from The Board of Governors
12 Mar 2021
Statement from The Board of Governors following the student referendum result
Share how your work impacts the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
15 Mar 2021
A call for case studies showing how you are tackling the Sustainable Development Goals
Your Voice, Our Manchester survey extended to Friday, 19 March
15 Mar 2021
Have your say on staff wellbeing and our response to COVID 19
Russell Group seeks more information on USS 2020 valuation
15 Mar 2021
Letters written to the Pensions Regulator
Online open meeting on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
16 Mar 2021
Wednesday 24 March, 12.45pm – 2pm
Are you using Microsoft Teams yet?
16 Mar 2021
A reminder of online resources to help you collaborate and communicate effectively with Teams.
Additional paid leave over Easter
17 Mar 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
COVID-19: Reflections one year on
17 Mar 2021
Today (Wednesday, 17 March) marks one year since our working lives on campus changed irrevocably
Have you completed your survey?
17 Mar 2021
Your Voice, Our Manchester survey closes on Friday, 19 March
Viewpoint - Working smarter and living better: a hybrid future
17 Mar 2021
Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Wellbeing blog: A year like no other
17 Mar 2021
Wellbeing and Engagement Manager Gemma Dale on the challenges of the last twelve months
First annual Thomas Ashton Institute lecture
17 Mar 2021
The lecture Regulatory Choices - Making Work Safer? with guest speaker Dr David Snowball will take place on 21 April at 4pm
Staff benefits update
17 Mar 2021
Discounts to help you enjoy savings as restrictions start lifting and meet Birdy the Harris Hawk!
The Universities Superannuation Scheme: Seven things to know
18 Mar 2021
Read the key issues at the heart of pension negotiations ahead of the University’s open meeting on Wednesday, 24 March
Easter car parking arrangements and Charles Street Car Park three-day closure
18 Mar 2021
Important information regarding car parking on campus over the Easter period
Issues affecting the Pure system
18 Mar 2021
Update
Prosper PI Network: Postdoc skills development for the future
18 Mar 2021
The next network meeting is on Wednesday, 21 April from 2pm - 3pm
KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University collaboration
18 Mar 2021
Academic staff who are interested in developing a research collaboration project with KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University are invited to apply to the University's new pump-priming fund
A big step in student engagement and wellbeing
18 Mar 2021
Pilot of new attendance system starts in April
Student Volunteering Week celebrates online success
19 Mar 2021
Record number of ‘Thank You’ cards sent to student volunteers
New face coverings available on campus
19 Mar 2021
Enhanced protection with surgical face coverings
Car parking charges update
19 Mar 2021
An update on campus car parking charges
Civic arts funding boost for The Whitworth
19 Mar 2021
Finalists were chosen for the ways in which they have adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
Providing the right access to clean water
22 Mar 2021
Today (Monday, 22 March) is World Water Day - find out how our experts are applying their findings, or discussing where it’s needed most, to make positive differences in communities worldwide
Book aims to help diversify midwifery workforce
22 Mar 2021
'With Women' is a book about midwives from Black and Asian communities, and will be sent to every school across Greater Manchester, in a bid to promote midwifery as a career choice
Oracle Financials System downtime
23 Mar 2021
Planned maintenance will take place on Wednesday, 24 March at 8am
UK to hold minute's silence to mark anniversary of first COVID-19 lockdown
23 Mar 2021
At midday a minute's silence is being held in memory of those who have died, and at 8pm people are being encouraged to stand on doorsteps with phones, candles and torches to signify a 'beacon of remembrance'
Your Voice Our Manchester survey has now closed
23 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking part
Spotlight on: International Staff Network Group
23 Mar 2021
The Group was established in 2010 as a way to bring our 2,000+ international staff from over 100 different countries together
Gardening by the Moon – an insight into sustainable farming
23 Mar 2021
Join us to explore how the 24 seasons of the traditional Chinese lunar or Moon calendar were used since the beginnings of farming
Call for Manchester Gold mentors
23 Mar 2021
Opportunities to be a mentor on our Manchester Gold programme
Today, Open meeting on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension
24 Mar 2021
Watch the live stream here at 12.45pm
Personal safety on campus
24 Mar 2021
A reminder of support available
Relax Kids! Holiday wellbeing sessions for children
24 Mar 2021
We are hosting some wellbeing sessions for children of our staff during the holidays
BAME Staff Network Group elections
24 Mar 2021
The Group is seeking two new co-chairs
Remote study options in 2021/22
24 Mar 2021
Reviewing study options for students in Semester 1 of the next academic year
Manchester graduate campaign leads to hate crime recording changes
24 Mar 2021
Two of our graduates who have been campaigning for nearly three years have been celebrating this week, as the Government announced it will ask the police to record crimes motivated by a person's sex or gender
Trade Union meeting update
24 Mar 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Online event: Pandemic mitigation and crisis management
24 Mar 2021
Lecturer in Sociology Dr Elisa Pieri will present her research on 20 April at 1pm
Staff benefits update
24 Mar 2021
The last update before the Easter break
New £50 note design featuring Alan Turing is revealed
25 Mar 2021
The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June, which would have been the mathematician's birthday
University submits REF2021 return
25 Mar 2021
Vice-President for Research Professor Colette Fagan thanks all those involved in preparing the University’s return to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 which was submitted on Wednesday, 24 March
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
25 Mar 2021
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has been recognised annually since 2009 and once again we are marking this important day at our University
Changes to Library organisation
25 Mar 2021
Creating Library services to deliver Imagine2030
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2021/2022
25 Mar 2021
The application window for the 2021/2022 cohort of Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) Fellowships is now open
WATCH: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team on USS pension
25 Mar 2021
Recording now available
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
26 Mar 2021
Recording now available
Creative Manchester Poetry Competition 2021
26 Mar 2021
Create a micropoem in 280 characters on the theme of 'space'
Supporting staff who choose to have the COVID-19 vaccine
26 Mar 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Establishing a new Research Relationship Oversight Group
26 Mar 2021
Message from Professor Nalin Thakkar and Dr Andrew Walsh
Online open meeting on first steps to flexible learning
26 Mar 2021
Tuesday 13 April, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Manchester Museum announces support of Diverse Curriculum Charter
26 Mar 2021
The Museum is delighted to announce its support of a new Diverse Curriculum Charter
Get involved with our Virtual Purple Wave
26 Mar 2021
Choose from one of our four distances and join us as we run, jog and walk all over the world
International photography competition
28 Mar 2021
Manchester China Institute and Creative Manchester run third International Photography Competition
Shielding to end on 31 March 2021
29 Mar 2021
Clinically extremely vulnerable colleagues should continue to work at home where possible
Modernising IT: Progress and realising benefits
29 Mar 2021
An update on our IT Modernisation programme
Sanctuary Seeker Awareness training
29 Mar 2021
Help us make our University a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers as a University of Sanctuary - training course on Thursday, 22 April
Digital Futures - Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series
30 Mar 2021
Announcing the next round of speakers for the upcoming Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series
Gender pay gap report published
30 Mar 2021
Our gender pay gap report for 2020 is now available
New date added: Holiday wellbeing sessions for children
30 Mar 2021
Due to popular demand, we have added an additional date of wellbeing sessions for children of our staff during the holidays
Join the next meeting of our book club
30 Mar 2021
Next date: Friday 30 April, 12:30-1:30pm.
Summer graduation ceremonies: Message from President and Vice-Chancellor
30 Mar 2021
Ceremonies scheduled for this July will not take place in-person
Easter closure and support
31 Mar 2021
A reminder that in recognition of the efforts being made by all our staff, there will be two extra days holiday around the Easter break on Thursday, 1 April and Tuesday, 6 April
2021-22 pay negotiations commence
31 Mar 2021
First of three meetings takes place today, 31 March
First KEF release shows diverse contributions of universities to local areas
31 Mar 2021
Information about the ways universities help level up their local areas is one of the highlights of the data released in the first iteration of Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) today (31 March 2021)
Your Voice, Our Manchester – University-level results
31 Mar 2021
A message from Vice-President for Research Colette Fagan and Director of Human Resources Karen Heaton
Car park update - Charles Street maintenance work
31 Mar 2021
The maintenance work at Charles Street car park has finished ahead of schedule
Online talk: Daoism, TCM and the links to health preservation practice in China
31 Mar 2021
Tai Chi and Daoyin, which is also known as Qigong have become very popular in the western world due to their many health benefits
Reminder: Network disruption over the extended Easter break
31 Mar 2021
Short losses of connectivity expected from Sunday, 4 April to Tuesday, 6 April