News archive – March 2024
UKRI IAA Commercial Development Fund
01 Mar 2024
Launch of fund for essential first steps, to support spin-out and licensing opportunities
Free eye examinations on-campus
01 Mar 2024
Free eye examination and discounted spectacles at the Optometry Teaching Clinic
Ramadan 2024
01 Mar 2024
Ramadan Guidance for Staff and Students
£1.5m gift from Simon Sadler to provide new bursary for care leavers
04 Mar 2024
A generous £1.5m gift from British businessman and University of Manchester alumnus Simon Sadler has enabled our University to launch a new bursary for students leaving care
Book Club Meeting
04 Mar 2024
Our next meeting will be Friday, 5 April 2024 12:30-1:30pm.
Director of EDI, Banji Adewumi to leave for new role
04 Mar 2024
Banji Adewumi will be leaving the University this June.
Open meeting: Preparing to move from Blackboard Learn to Canvas by Instructure
04 Mar 2024
An open meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 March at 1pm.
Simulated learning activities: supporting students
05 Mar 2024
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowship Project set out to develop an education framework that focuses on supporting students in simulated learning activities
One in Two podcast – special episode
05 Mar 2024
Professor David Wedge discusses how analysing genomics can improve our understanding of the aggressiveness of breast cancer
Let's talk about equality, diversity and inclusion
06 Mar 2024
New in conversation series to encourage open and honest discussion across equality, diversity and inclusion
AMBS’ apprenticeship provision rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
06 Mar 2024
AMBS has achieved a ‘Good’ rating across all assessment areas in a report published today by Ofsted, following a full inspection of its apprenticeship provision.
WATCH: Recording of open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
06 Mar 2024
An open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team took place on Monday 4 March.
Early Career Researchers contributing to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
07 Mar 2024
How the Researcher to Innovator programme encourages and supports research colleagues to develop entrepreneurial mind-sets, confidence, commercial awareness and resilience.
Opening of the Innovation Space at Booth Street East
07 Mar 2024
Three floors of new facilities to help us provide blended, flexible and accessible learning to our communities
The Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture 2024
07 Mar 2024
This year’s flagship lecture will see Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell ‘in conversation’ with Professor Sir Andre Geim, on Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Paternity policy update
08 Mar 2024
Changes to paternity policy come into effect on Saturday, 6 April
Why are health outcomes grim up north?
08 Mar 2024
Join an expert panel to discuss solving health inequalities, part of the N8 and the RSA’s UP North series, on Tuesday, 26 March
Religious Celebrations and Awareness Days this March
08 Mar 2024
Observing religious celebrations this March
Zero tolerance to discrimination: joint statement from the University and SU
08 Mar 2024
A statement provided to our students earlier today, Friday 8 March
Institute of Teaching and Learning Conference 2024
11 Mar 2024
Save the date: Wednesday, 26 and Thursday, 27 June 2024
Student Experience Programme's (SEP) 'people and structures' evaluation
11 Mar 2024
Professor Allan Pacey, Deputy Dean and Deputy Vice-President, FBMH and Dr Sandra Crosbie, Senior Business Change Manager, will lead an evaluation of the delivery of the ‘people and structures’ element of SEP to review how the changes were planned and implemented.
Pro-Life Society: a joint statement from the University and Students' Union
11 Mar 2024
A statement provided to our students earlier today, Monday 11 March
Changes to Microsoft Teams software
11 Mar 2024
In October 2023, Microsoft released a new version of the Teams software, making it quicker and easier to use. From Sunday 31 March 2024, the ‘classic’ version of Teams will stop working.
AI and Digital Healthcare Technologies Framework
11 Mar 2024
Pankhurst Institute Seminar Series, Thursday 28 March 2024
Tine Buffel named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
12 Mar 2024
Professor of Sociology and Social Gerontology recognised as a leading expert in her field
Cookson Scholars Conference on Wednesday, 10 and Thursday, 11 April
12 Mar 2024
This online conference explores the work of the international research partnership between the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne
Medals of Honour for charity leaders and philanthropist
12 Mar 2024
University bestows the Medal of Honour on Nick Bent and Abigail Shapiro, Justin Watson and Andrew Brode
Old quad entrance to Whitworth Hall to be closed from 12 March 2024
12 Mar 2024
As part of the ongoing redesign of the ‘Old Quad’ area on campus, the entrance on the Whitworth Hall side of the Queen’s Arch will be closed for two weeks from today, Tuesday, 12 March 2024, when access from the Chamber’s Room will reopen.
Want to learn more about AI? Complete the Jisc Discovery tool's new question set
13 Mar 2024
A new 'Digital skills in AI and generative AI' question set is now available for all staff
UK National Commission for UNESCO patronage for Great Science Share for Schools
13 Mar 2024
The Great Science Share for Schools granted patronage of the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO in 2024
Manchester team into University Challenge semi-finals
13 Mar 2024
The team beat Christ Church, Oxford to move forward in the popular TV quiz for students
Wood Street Mission Lottery
14 Mar 2024
Announcing the winner of the March 2024 draw
Viewpoint: April McMahon
14 Mar 2024
Replacing Blackboard Learn with Canvas by Instructure: How we will improve teaching and learning experiences for students and staff
Open Research Conference and Open Research Award 2024
14 Mar 2024
The University’s inaugural Open Research conference will take place at Manchester Museum on Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Neurodiversity celebration week 2024
15 Mar 2024
Celebrating the talents and strengths of our neurodivergent community
Supporting students with their dissertations and final projects
15 Mar 2024
With dissertations and final project deadlines on the horizon, it’s a good time to take a look at the support available for students through the library and the My Learning Essentials programme.
Healthier Futures: Ageing and Health Inequalities Networking Event
18 Mar 2024
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 10am, Emmeline Suite, Christabel Pankhurst Building
Complete our phishing awareness training
18 Mar 2024
Could you spot a phishing email if you received one? Do you know what to look out for?
Research Communications Conference 2024
18 Mar 2024
Developing the skills you need to reach new audiences - browse our conference tools and resources
Probation period reminder
19 Mar 2024
Introducing automated probation period reminders for managers
Policy@Manchester Seminar on AI and transport
19 Mar 2024
Academics, local policymakers and experts in transport and urban planning met in February
Biological Services Facility achieves prestigious AAALAC accreditation
19 Mar 2024
The accreditation is testament to the University’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare and quality in research.
Deadline approaching: HEAT upload
20 Mar 2024
If you have carried out Access and Success activity this term you must input tracking data to HEAT by Thursday, 28 March
University of Manchester to host first ASA Public Anthropology Festival
20 Mar 2024
PeopleFest: Public Anthropology Festival 2024 takes place from Friday, 5 to Sunday, 7 April
Opportunities to be part of our School Governor Initiative
21 Mar 2024
Becoming a school governor supports local communities and gives you an opportunity to develop new and existing skills
Spring Open Day at the Confucius Institute
21 Mar 2024
Always fancied learning a new language, but not sure what learning Mandarin is like? Interested in Chinese characters and want to try your hand at Chinese calligraphy?
Manchester University Press shortlisted in the British Book Awards 2024
21 Mar 2024
Manchester University Press shortlisted for Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year
Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2024 is now open
22 Mar 2024
This annual award aims to help students, postdoctoral researchers and recent graduates establish new companies involving graphene or other 2D materials
Lemn Sissay OBE returns as judge for the 2024 Micropoetry Competition
22 Mar 2024
Esteemed poet and former Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay OBE, has been unveiled as a judge in this year’s Micropoetry competition.
Simon Singh, author and film-maker: Fermat’s Last Theorem
22 Mar 2024
Friday, 12 April 2024, 4pm-5pm, University Place Lecture Theatre A
Transgender Day of Visibility
25 Mar 2024
Transgender Day of Visibility is on Sunday, 31 March
New funding to support research technical professionals
25 Mar 2024
University senior technical specialists lead three projects of 11 in a £16 million investment by funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Call for paddlers: North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race
25 Mar 2024
The Dragon Boat Race takes place on Saturday, 27 April in Liverpool
Nominations are open for the SU Awards 2024
25 Mar 2024
From our course reps to volunteers, societies, and campaigners – we want to celebrate the huge breadth of incredible students here at UoM.
Bone density tests at the Sugden Centre
25 Mar 2024
Book your appointment for Monday, 15 April
New research calls with our international university partners
26 Mar 2024
A new partnership with Heidelberg and our Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto partnership going strong – find out more about opportunities
MP tours our pioneering environmental research facilities
26 Mar 2024
Afzal Khan visited newly redeveloped Firs Environmental Research Station and Manchester Air Quality Supersite
IT maintenance during the Easter break
26 Mar 2024
IT Services need to perform work on several systems during the Easter break, which will result in disruption to Campus Solutions, network connectivity and IT login at different times.
Healthier Futures: Health and Social Care needs, resourcing, access and delivery workshop
26 Mar 2024
Thursday, 30th May, 10am - 1pm
Reminder: Submit your PC cluster software requirements by Friday 29 March
27 Mar 2024
If you use PC clusters for teaching, you must let IT Services know your software requirements for the 2024/25 academic year, before Friday 29 March.
World Autism Acceptance Week
27 Mar 2024
Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Week (Tuesday, 2 April until Friday, 8 April)
Real Living Wage increase
27 Mar 2024
The Real Living Wage hourly rate will increase to £12.00 from Monday, 1 April
Talk 200 – new podcast on energy and climate change now available
28 Mar 2024
Talking energy and climate change: “We don’t have hundreds of years to sort this out.”
Dr Eric Li awarded Medal of Honour
28 Mar 2024
In January 2024, the President and Vice-Chancellor presented Dr Eric Li with the University’s Medal of Honour at a special ceremony in Hong Kong.
University and BBC co-create exciting Religions and Theology learning tool
28 Mar 2024
A new A Level learning resource has been co-created by a team of academics from the Religions and Theology department in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, with the support of the BBC Beyond Belief team.
SALC Easter Egg collection to benefit local families this Easter
28 Mar 2024
Local food banks will receive a big donation from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures this Easter weekend.
Our University Pay Gap Report 2023
28 Mar 2024
Gender, Ethnicity, Disability, Sexual Orientation and Religion Pay Gaps Report 2023 is now available
Stress Awareness Month April 2024
28 Mar 2024
Navigating Stress: Shining a Light on Stress Awareness Month this April
Neurodivergent Wellbeing Webinar
28 Mar 2024
Neurodivergent Wellbeing Webinar on Wednesday, 24 April with Neurodiversity Coach Liz Mulhall-Brewer
Women@Manchester seminar
28 Mar 2024
Through Activism and Academia - Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE in conversation with Professor Jackie Carter
Centre for Digital Trust and Society Seed Corn Showcase
28 Mar 2024
Centre for Digital Trust and Society Seed Corn Showcase on Thursday, 16 May
Social responsibility and civic engagement: Prosperous communities
28 Mar 2024
Book your place to attend our next session on Wednesday, 10 April