News archive – March 2025
Thank you for completing your essential courses
03 Mar 2025
Thank you to those of you who have completed all eight essential training courses and helped us create a safe and compliant environment for all our colleagues and students.
Religious awareness days this March and April
03 Mar 2025
Observing religious celebrations this March and April
Professor Dan George to take up GCHQ role
03 Mar 2025
She will be on secondment as Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security
What’s on in March?
03 Mar 2025
Welcome to March’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.
Funding bodies’ research outcomes data collection – deadline
04 Mar 2025
Submit your data to Researchfish, the online submission system used by many funders, by Thursday, 13 March – plus further information
Call centres, new numbers and handset recycling: Your Teams Voice update
04 Mar 2025
As the Teams Voice (External Calling) project nears its end, we have a few important updates about changes to our telephony service.
FSE leads pilot programme to teach students essential cooking skills
04 Mar 2025
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing.
University of Manchester Showcases Groundbreaking HPV Research in Kenya
05 Mar 2025
The visit focused on strengthening partnerships that address major health challenges, with particular emphasis on cancer research and women’s health.
Change in supplier of IT Consumables (ITRAP)
05 Mar 2025
A message from Central Procurement Office
March Library News Round Up
05 Mar 2025
This month, here's what the Library has to offer. Keep updated by checking our news website.
Your Voice Matters
05 Mar 2025
Listening to – and acting on – colleague and student feedback
Manchester Marathon announces new finish line on Oxford Road
06 Mar 2025
This year’s adidas Manchester Marathon is taking place on Sunday, 27 April, and will finish outside Whitworth Hall on Oxford Road – resulting in road closures on the date.
MEC entrepreneurship opportunities for recent graduates and students
06 Mar 2025
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is offering a 12-week entrepreneurship programme and is hosting their annual student start-up competition both open for all current students and recent graduates (last 2 years) to apply for.
2025 Making a Difference Awards shortlisted entries announced
06 Mar 2025
The Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility recognise and celebrate the positive impact our staff, students, alumni, and external partners are having on communities and wider society.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 2025
06 Mar 2025
Sign up for Neurodiversity Celebration Week events this March
Show appreciation for your colleagues
07 Mar 2025
Appreciate colleagues by saying thank you or recognising others via thank-you
Work for Outside Bodies Policy and University Consultancy Policy
07 Mar 2025
The University introduces two new policies to replace the previous Policy on Outside Work and Consultancy
New Register of Interest process launches
07 Mar 2025
We are launching the new and improved ‘Register of Interest’ process and all colleagues grade 6 or above will be required to complete the form by Tuesday, 6 May.
Book now: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Manchester 2035 - Phase 2
10 Mar 2025
Your voice matters. Join us on 17 March, 1–2pm and help shape the next phase of Manchester 2035.
Payroll Giving Month success
10 Mar 2025
Now that Payroll Giving Month has come to an end, it’s time to take the opportunity to celebrate our generous colleagues who’ve chosen to support their University with donations directly through their pay.
The University’s 2025 Diversity Calendar
10 Mar 2025
Have you seen our Diversity Calendar?
Undergraduate bursaries and scholarships for underrepresented groups - applications open
11 Mar 2025
The University offers a range of financial support packages to help students to access and succeed at University, regardless of their background.
Ready to compete? Manchester Varsity 2025 is here
11 Mar 2025
The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are excited to host the second annual Manchester Varsity on 31 March and 2 April 2025.
The University of Manchester maintains strong global standing in QS Subject Rankings
12 Mar 2025
The University of Manchester continues to demonstrate academic excellence across a wide range of subjects as revealed in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. While the University has experienced some shifts in individual subject rankings, it ranks among the best universities across the world.
Students experience significant positive outcomes from international placements
12 Mar 2025
An evaluation of international placements conducted by the Placements & International Programmes Office highlights the significant positive outcomes secured by students from their time abroad.
Updated Financial Procedures now available
12 Mar 2025
The University’s Financial Procedures have been significantly updated and are now available. All colleagues are required to familiarise themselves with the revised document and comply with them immediately.
Report into Student Experience Programme released
12 Mar 2025
Evaluation of people and structures element of the Programme concludes
Funding call for Early Career Researchers
13 Mar 2025
University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) announces Interdisciplinary Research Placement Funding – deadline Monday, 28 April
Your Voice Matters – Acting on feedback in FSE
13 Mar 2025
Addressing leadership visibility in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The University establishes new partnership with University of Texas
14 Mar 2025
We have signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, as Manchester and Austin become sister cities.
Nominate a Colleague for the SU Academic Awards 2025
17 Mar 2025
The SU Academic Awards 2025 are fast approaching, and we need your help to recognise the outstanding staff who go above and beyond to support our students.
Manchester 2035: Phase 2 – Making the Leap
17 Mar 2025
Visit our in person and digital Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab from 1 April
UK Metascience Unit funds new research at the University
18 Mar 2025
Manchester among first recipients of a UK government grant to find better ways to conduct, distribute and fund research - with opportunities for staff to get involved
Team Research teamwork and collaboration training
18 Mar 2025
Register now for our Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research workshop
Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities
19 Mar 2025
Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers
Are you curious about the inner workings of IT at our University?
19 Mar 2025
Come and have a chat and share your thoughts with our friendly team of IT experts!
Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Manchester 2035 - Phase 2
19 Mar 2025
The Townhall was an opportunity to hear more about from Professor Duncan Ivison and subject matter experts from the sprint groups, who helped to shape your ideas from Phase 1 into bold, cross-cutting proposals.
Join Health Research from Home’s hackathon
20 Mar 2025
Are you an early-career researcher with an interest in health data? Join our Health Research hackathon, led by experienced instructors, Wednesday, 7 to Friday, 9 May
Open Research Award 2025
20 Mar 2025
Call for nominations – deadline Wednesday, 30 April
Community collaboration looks to tackle digital poverty
20 Mar 2025
IT Services and Office for Social Responsibility team up with IT provider Stone to donate laptops to northwest cadets
Your Voice Matters – Colleague wellbeing
20 Mar 2025
Actions taken from the Wellbeing Survey 2024
Medals of Honour awarded to Mr Yakub Patel and Professor Michael Schmidt
20 Mar 2025
Two outstanding individuals have been recognised with Medals of Honour, one of the University’s highest accolades.
Cooking demonstration with award-winning chef
20 Mar 2025
Cooking at Manchester - Wednesday, 26 March
Stress Awareness Month in April
20 Mar 2025
Access support and sign up for workshop series for Line Managers and Leaders
Bordeaux-Manchester research fund
21 Mar 2025
Manchester reconnecting with Europe – new seed fund now available, deadline for submission Wednesday, 23 April
WATCH: Sustainability podcast with experts from the University
21 Mar 2025
Our expert panel answer your remaining questions from Duncan’s ‘Commitment to sustainability’ townhall event in February.
The University's Innovation Factory Appoints New CEO
21 Mar 2025
The University's Innovation Factory Appoints Dr Catherine Headley as New CEO
Confucius Institute Spring Open Day - Saturday, 5 April
21 Mar 2025
Take part in a variety of free cultural activities
Digital Futures, NVIDIA & Dell presents NVIDIA AI Day
21 Mar 2025
Sign up for free NVIDIA AI sessions and training - Wednesday, 23 to Thursday, 24 April
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme
24 Mar 2025
Recognising Hidden Disabilities with the Sunflower
Your Voice Matters – complete the survey
24 Mar 2025
On Tuesday, 25 March our new colleague engagement survey will open – the survey is confidential (delivered by an independent survey partner People Insight) and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Oracle Financials downtime – Wednesday, 2 to Thursday, 10 April 2025
24 Mar 2025
Oracle Financials will be unavailable from 2pm on Wednesday, 2 April until 9am on Thursday, 10 April 2025 as part of a necessary system upgrade.
National Student Survey (NSS): we need your help
25 Mar 2025
The National Student Survey (NSS) closes next month, and we need your help to boost our response rates, which are currently below target.
Digital Futures to recruit academic leads
25 Mar 2025
University’s research platform to recruit five colleagues for exciting new role – application deadline Monday, 7 April
Does your University PC need upgrading to Windows 11?
26 Mar 2025
As you may be aware, Microsoft Windows 10 will go out of support on Tuesday 14 October 2025. After this date, Microsoft will not provide any updates for it, including critical security fixes.
Your Voice Matters – Welcoming new colleagues
26 Mar 2025
Improving new colleagues’ experiences through welcome events, surveys and clearer guidance
Latest updates on our journey to Canvas - what colleagues need to know
26 Mar 2025
We are excited to share even more big developments to support you as we continue our transformative journey to Canvas, the new Central Learning Environment (CLE) replacing Blackboard in September.
British Academy funding for our international research innovation
27 Mar 2025
Awards for two teams working with partners to enhance research capability and a Global Innovation Fellowship for a colleague working with NGO in Kenya
University publishes new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
27 Mar 2025
Policy regularly revised to match IP trends, regulations and changing academic environment – new version effective from 1 April 2025
Capturing your research news stories in Pure
28 Mar 2025
Researchers appearing in University’s News Digest email will have the details recorded in their account - more information available
Bone density tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
28 Mar 2025
We will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Monday, 28 April
Our University Pay Gap 2024
28 Mar 2025
Gender, Ethnicity, Disability, Sexual Orientation and Religion Pay Gap reporting 2024
Transgender Day of Visibility
28 Mar 2025
Transgender Day of Visibility - Monday, 31 March
Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Student Experience Programme
28 Mar 2025
Your Voice Matters. Join us 1-2pm on Tuesday, 8 April to explore the recent report into the people and structures element of the Student Experience Programme.
Celebrating Student Volunteering Week 2025
28 Mar 2025
Last month’s Student Volunteering Week saw the University and Students’ Union host an incredible five days of activities, including four volunteer days, six information sessions, and a ‘Get Into Volunteering’ fair. More than 200 students took part, making a real difference in the community.
What’s on in April?
31 Mar 2025
Welcome to April’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 Digital Ideas Lab – Now Open!
31 Mar 2025
Today marks the launch of our digital Ideas Lab as part of the next phase of Manchester 2035 – your chance to help shape our University’s bold new direction.
Neonatal Care Leave Policy
31 Mar 2025
Introducing our new Neonatal Care Leave Policy