News archive – April 2024
Explore 200 years of innovation with our self-guided campus tours
02 Apr 2024
Take the brand-new tour of the University’s history – in person and on campus, or remotely from anywhere in the world, through a self-guided app.
Manchester Gold staff mentoring programme: Call for mentors and mentees
02 Apr 2024
Register to be a mentor or mentee
Religious awareness days this April
02 Apr 2024
Observing religious celebrations this April
Meet Wiley Prize winner – aged 98
03 Apr 2024
Dr Raymond Schofield awarded this year’s Wiley Prize for Biomedical Sciences, with Judith Kimble and Allan Spradling
Do you need to re-record your Microsoft Teams voicemail?
03 Apr 2024
Voicemail is one of the great features of Teams Voice calling in the Microsoft 365 suite of apps, which is why Teams Voice users are encouraged to make sure their custom greeting is up to date.
Innovation Space - Booth Street East launch event
03 Apr 2024
Launching our new teaching Innovation Space building on Booth Street East.
Call for papers: Teaching and Learning Conference 2024
04 Apr 2024
Submissions invited from all staff and students by 5pm on Monday, 22 April
Have your say: The Student Experience Programme (SEP) evaluation survey is now live
04 Apr 2024
The SEP evaluation committee want to hear from a wide variety of colleagues and students as part of their assessment of the ‘people and structures’ element of SEP.
Carer and Flexible Working Policy
05 Apr 2024
Carer and Flexible Working updates from Saturday, 6 April
International Asexuality Day
05 Apr 2024
International Asexuality Day on Saturday, 6 April
The Centre for Digital Trust and Society Forum - Wednesday, 3 July
05 Apr 2024
The Centre for Digital Trust and Society Forum returns for a third year!
Sustainable Futures Seminar Series
05 Apr 2024
April and May Seminars
The University of Manchester Environment and Health Symposium
05 Apr 2024
Thursday, 13 June
Postdoctoral researcher wins Women in Science award
08 Apr 2024
“Believe in yourself, defy stereotypes…and persist in pursuing your dreams,” says Dr Reem Swidah, honoured for her work in sustainable development
Learn Mandarin this Spring from the comfort of your home
08 Apr 2024
Our comprehensive classes are now all available online
Join The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme
08 Apr 2024
Skills development and £605 per placement for young researchers and PhD students helping disadvantaged school pupils access university and succeed when they get there
Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities
08 Apr 2024
Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers
Election of staff to our University's General Assembly 2024
08 Apr 2024
A message from Mark Rollinson, Deputy Secretary
Cancer research team win prestigious international award
09 Apr 2024
‘Team Womb’ hailed for a true multidisciplinary effort that changed clinical practice across the UK
Recycle unwanted IT kit during the Amnesty Week
09 Apr 2024
In support of the University’s commitment to a zero carbon future, IT Services are holding an IT Kit Amnesty running from Monday 15 April to Friday 19 April.
Professor Colette Fagan Appointed to UKRI Research England Council
09 Apr 2024
Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, has been appointed to the UK Research and Innovation Research England Council.
Exploring Internalised Ableism: Insights from a registered Blind AuDHD Rhino
09 Apr 2024
Exploring Internalised Ableism: Insights from a registered Blind AuDHD Rhino with Jamie Shields on Thursday, 18 April (Online)
Welcome Event for new colleagues
09 Apr 2024
Spaces available on the first of our new-look events on Thursday, 25 April
Devo Manc led to significant improvements across health system, study finds
10 Apr 2024
University researchers’ evidence shows working together in partnership, locally has better outcomes and supports people to live healthier and happier lives
University named Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
10 Apr 2024
We are one of 21 universities recognised by UK's lead technical authority on cyber security
Senate nominations and election results
10 Apr 2024
Appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will commence on 1 September 2024
Book Club meeting
10 Apr 2024
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, 26 April 2024, 12:30 - 1:30pm
University signs new partnership with behavioural science and technology organisation
11 Apr 2024
The University signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greater Manchester-based organisation KultraLab Limited
Universally Manchester Festival: 200 years, four remarkable days
11 Apr 2024
Join us at a birthday celebration like no other as we mark our bicentenary with 150+ events
Tips for effective meetings
11 Apr 2024
We’ve created a short five step meetings guide to support individuals, teams, and leaders with scheduling, planning and conducting meetings
John Owens south entrance closed until end of May
11 Apr 2024
As the ongoing redesign of the ‘Old Quad’ area of campus enters its next phase, the south entrance to the John Owen’s Building – the entrance closest to Burlington Street – is closed until further notice.
WATCH: University and SU leaders host open meeting on free speech
12 Apr 2024
The open meeting on free speech took place on Monday 8 April 2024.
Viewpoint: Duncan Ivison
15 Apr 2024
Duncan Ivison, incoming President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his visit to our University and meeting our community in March
Duncan Ivison familiarisation, reflections and contractual details - Spring update
15 Apr 2024
An update from Philippa Hird, Chair of the Board of Governors, on the arrival of new President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison
Pet Shop Boys in conversation at John Rylands Library
15 Apr 2024
Jon Savage, Professor of Popular Culture, will interview Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe on Friday, 26 April 2024
Be part of Team 200 and volunteer at Universally Manchester Festival
15 Apr 2024
Would you like to be part of our Team 200 at Universally Manchester Festival?
Judges needed for the Postgraduate Research Showcase 2024
16 Apr 2024
Academics and PS colleagues can support postgraduate students to develop their presentation skills – or simply watch the showcase on Wednesday, 12 June
Changes to Duo 2-factor authentication for some services
16 Apr 2024
The way you log in to University services including Blackboard and MyView is changing.
Wood Street Mission Lottery
16 Apr 2024
Announcing the winner of the April 2024 draw
Campus Solutions Student System issues - restored
17 Apr 2024
Information from IT Services in reference to Campus Solutions
Sustainability Action Month
17 Apr 2024
Check out our month-long programme of interactive activities and events
Fostering wellbeing at our University - have your say
17 Apr 2024
Our wellbeing commitment launches today alongside our staff wellbeing survey
Wild Researchers’ Night at Manchester Museum
18 Apr 2024
A chance for researchers to share their work with museum visitors – how to register expressions of interest, deadline Tuesday, 7 May
Manchester researchers part of £7m investigation of mental health
18 Apr 2024
Colleagues to co-lead two challenge areas in national research network, Population Health Improvement UK
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team - April 2024
18 Apr 2024
The SLT open meeting will take place on Tuesday 30 April, 2024 and include updates from Nancy Rothwell and April McMahon.
Final push for our National Student Survey (NSS) campaign
19 Apr 2024
We’re almost there! NSS 2024 closes on Tuesday 30 April – so please keep promoting the survey to our final year students to help us reach our target response rate.
Listserv mailing list issues - resolved
19 Apr 2024
Information about Listserv issues
Celebrating Passover - supporting colleagues and students
19 Apr 2024
What you need to know about supporting colleagues and students celebrating Passover
University named University of the Year at Educate North Awards
19 Apr 2024
The University wins prestigious award for outstanding contributions in learning, innovation, and research
Celebrating our people: ‘Bicentenary Way’ installation begins
22 Apr 2024
A first look at ‘Bicentenary Way’ - our commemorative, legacy installation featuring our people from across the decades, as it starts to be laid in Brunswick Park.
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
22 Apr 2024
The Times Higher Education Awards are now open for entries and our University is seeking nominations in several categories to showcase our excellent projects, people and teams.
Tell us how you travel to campus and enter our £50 draw
22 Apr 2024
Measuring the carbon impact of commuting
Bicentenary Way works to begin on 24 April
22 Apr 2024
There is going to be some construction taking place in Brunswick Park from 15 April as part of the university’s bicentennial celebrations.
Earth Day
22 Apr 2024
Celebrate Earth Day and get involved this April
DSE Outstanding Contribution (DOCA) Awards 2024 - Celebrating our 10th Annual Ceremony
23 Apr 2024
Every year the Directorate for the Student Experience recognises, rewards, celebrates and thanks staff for their contribution to the Directorate and to the University of Manchester, through the DSE Outstanding Contribution Awards, known as the DOCAs.
University wins gold and bronze awards for Estates excellence
23 Apr 2024
Our University celebrates double win at AUDE Awards for The Christmas Dinner and Zero Without a Net
Changes to printing for staff and students
23 Apr 2024
Between June and July 2024, IT Services are working with Xerox to install more than 400 new Multi-Function Devices (combined printer, scanner and copier) across the University, replacing most of the existing devices on campus.
Pause. Check. Protect - helping students be aware of financial scams
23 Apr 2024
We’ve launched a campaign called Pause. Check. Protect, to alert students of financial scams that can be targeted at them during their time at university.
General Assembly election – extension
24 Apr 2024
Nomination period for Academic and Research staff, or Professional Services staff grades 6 and above, has been extended – nominations now open until Tuesday, 30 April
President of Ireland receives honorary degree from the University
24 Apr 2024
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is visiting the University this week and has been presented with an honorary degree.
Access and Student Success Impact Report 2022/23
25 Apr 2024
Today we publish the University’s Access and Student Success impact report for academic year 2022/23, celebrating our initiatives supporting students from under-represented groups.
Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme
25 Apr 2024
Last chance to sign up for Manchester Gold
Wi-Fi disruption on 27 and 28 April
25 Apr 2024
IT Services need to perform maintenance on the Wi-Fi service, which will result in short disruption over the weekend of 27 and 28 April.
Lesbian Visibility Day
25 Apr 2024
Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day
Active Bystander
26 Apr 2024
How to safely intervene when witnessing harassment or discrimination
Peer Support Community celebrated at Awards Ceremony
26 Apr 2024
This year's annual Peer Support Awards event took place at Whitworth Hall on the evening of Thursday, 25 April 2024.
Pure availability – update
29 Apr 2024
Our support portal for researchers will be unavailable from 7am on Thursday, 2 May until 8am on Tuesday, 7 May. Your profile on Research Explorer will remain available.
All colleagues can attend our 2024 Making a Difference Awards
29 Apr 2024
Watch the livestream on Thursday, 9 May, from the University’s Whitworth Hall to celebrate how our students, staff, alumni and external partners are making a difference
Research Staff Excellence Awards 2024
30 Apr 2024
Award nominations now open – there are new categories and an easier nominations process. Deadline Monday, 3 June 2024.
Manchester researchers discuss policy with government officials
30 Apr 2024
Policy@Manchester hosts Department for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss arts, heritage and tourism, and civil society and youth.
Manchester Museum announced as finalist for Museum of the Year Awards 2024
30 Apr 2024
Manchester Museum has been unveiled as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, the world’s largest museum prize.