News archive – April 2025
Manchester Gold 2025 launches
01 Apr 2025
Apply to be a mentor or mentee by Friday, 2 of May
Streamlining the thesis journey: eProg's new upgrade
01 Apr 2025
PGR thesis submission functionality now live in eProg
Estates celebrates outstanding achievements
01 Apr 2025
On Friday, 28 March, colleagues from across our Estates & Facilities team came together for the third annual Estates & Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Cosy Campus spaces relaunch across campus
01 Apr 2025
Our Cosy Campus initiative is relaunching across the University – you can find out more about it at our event on Tuesday, 8 April at 4.00pm in the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons.
New resources from Research Communications Conference 2025
02 Apr 2025
This year’s event was our most popular yet – get guidance, support and inspiration from our tools and resources page
Senate nominations and election results
02 Apr 2025
Following the recent Senate nomination and election process, the staff members listed below will become Senate members from 1 September 2025 until 31 August 2028.
Manchester Professor wins award for her commitment to disability inclusion
02 Apr 2025
Professor Jackie Carter is honored with Culture Shift Award for Leadership in Advancing Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
Ensuring safety for fieldwork and events
02 Apr 2025
It's important to stay informed about the latest health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment for everyone. Below are some key updates and reminders for all colleagues.
Support our Purplewave fundraisers!
03 Apr 2025
This May, the University of Manchester community will come together for the Purplewave, the University’s official entry in the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10K.
Library News Roundup - April 2025
03 Apr 2025
This month, here's what the Library has to offer. Keep updated by checking our news website.
Your Voice Matters – Purple Place
03 Apr 2025
Improvements to colleague recognition, discounts and benefits offerings
Five Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
04 Apr 2025
An unprecedented five academics named as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising their excellence, impact and advancement of social sciences for the public good.
Reminder – Complete the Colleague Engagement Survey
04 Apr 2025
The survey is now open and runs until Tuesday, 22 April
Join the academic procession at Summer Graduations 2025
04 Apr 2025
Colleagues are invited to join the academic procession at Summer Graduation 2025, celebrating student achievements and creating a memorable experience. Register attendance and order gowns via the graduation website.
Campus Solutions Student System downtime: 11 to 14 April
07 Apr 2025
IT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, which means it will be unavailable from 3pm on Friday 11 April, to 12noon on Monday 14 April, 2025.
Lead MCR – Meet the Students Shaping the Future of the University
07 Apr 2025
Over 10,000 students at the University of Manchester had their say in the 2025 Lead MCR election.
University joins EmilyTest pilot to tackle gender-based violence in higher education
07 Apr 2025
Manchester one of the first universities in England to take part in pilot of initiative to set minimum standards in gender-based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover
07 Apr 2025
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover this April
New research centre for the North of England aims for a sustainable future
08 Apr 2025
The Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) Centre to collaborate with communities, governments and businesses to develop low-carbon living initiatives.
RESOLVED: Issues with Xerox Managed Print Service
08 Apr 2025
IT Services are investigating an issue with the University’s managed print service.
Three Manchester academics appointed to UK Research and Innovation
08 Apr 2025
Nancy Rothwell, Cecilia Wong and Jayne Lawrence are council members for UKRI, which provides investment and support for the country’s researchers and business.
New benefit for colleagues - Electric Vehicle Scheme launched
08 Apr 2025
Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle through our reward and benefits platform, Purple Place.
Digital and AI Academy apprenticeship opportunity
09 Apr 2025
Sign up for information sessions by Friday, 25 April
University to collaborate with leading innovator in AI-driven automation and robotics
10 Apr 2025
Manchester and InGen Dynamics to create a dynamic ecosystem where academia and industry work hand-in-hand to develop AI-powered solutions that redefine the future of automation and robotics.
Improving IT Services – Your Voice Matters
10 Apr 2025
Training investment, technological advancements and updated job descriptions are having a significant impact on improving system availability and staff morale in IT Services
Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Student Experience Programme
10 Apr 2025
The Townhall was an opportunity to explore the recent report into the people and structures element of the Student Experience Programme.
Centre for Digital Trust and Society Seed Corn Showcase
10 Apr 2025
How to get involved – and explore the successes of previously funded projects.
Manchester 2035 Digital Ideas Lab: one week left to add your feedback
11 Apr 2025
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab over the past two weeks.
Love2Shop? You could win a £100 voucher
11 Apr 2025
Have your say in the Colleague Engagement Survey before Tuesday, 22 April, and be in with the chance of winning one of nine £100 Love2Shop vouchers
Updating Reading Lists Online: Advance preview sessions for teaching staff
11 Apr 2025
On Tuesday, 1 July Reading Lists Online will introduce a fresher, more user-friendly interface.
Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN) Conference 2025 is coming to Manchester
11 Apr 2025
Annual Conference 2025: Be Bold – an exploration of stepping outside of comfort zones, together
Open Research Conference 2025
14 Apr 2025
Explore the latest innovations and bold new ideas with researchers, PGRs and research support professionals from across the University on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June.
Spring Mandarin courses at the Confucius Institute
14 Apr 2025
Sign up to a Mandarin course at the Confucius Institute this spring.
Resolved: Issues accessing Blackboard and My Manchester
14 Apr 2025
Information about issues affecting My Manchester and Blackboard
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
14 Apr 2025
The Times Higher Education Awards are now open for entries and our university is seeking nominations in several categories.
Ensuring fire safety on campus
15 Apr 2025
It's important that we are all aware and reminding ourselves of essential fire safety tips to ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.
REF 2029: Library support for REF Open Access requirements
16 Apr 2025
Support available for researchers to ensure your outputs meet all requirements to be eligible for submission to the next REF.
Your Voice Matters: Supporting managers
16 Apr 2025
Improving our hub of essential resources for managers
New research leadership programme launched for mid-career academics
17 Apr 2025
We are pleased to launch a new Research Leadership Essentials programme for mid-career academics across the university.
Manchester Marathon disruption on campus
17 Apr 2025
As you may be aware, this year’s adidas Manchester Marathon is taking place on Sunday, 27 April and will be finishing outside Whitworth Hall, with over 32,000 marathon participants and 50,000 spectators expected to pass through Oxford Road on that day.
Visit our new Engaged Research Hub
22 Apr 2025
Information, guidance and support – with inspiring case studies – for colleagues interested in participatory research, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester.
Join our Innovation Academy's next Founders Network event
22 Apr 2025
Come and connect with fellow entrepreneurs on Monday, 12 May
Oracle Financials and eMarketplace
22 Apr 2025
Oracle Financials shut down (Tuesday, 22 April)
John Kennedy Lecture Series: In conversation with Dame Louise Richardson
23 Apr 2025
An invitation to join us for the second John Kennedy Lecture taking place on Thursday 22 May 2025
Your Voice Matters - Colleague Engagement Survey now closed
23 Apr 2025
More than 6,300 colleagues participated in our new annual colleague survey and had their say
Venture Further Awards 2025: Finalists for leading UK university start-up competition
24 Apr 2025
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is delighted to announce the exceptional finalists for this year's Venture Further Awards 2025.
University expands its strategic partnership with Amentum
25 Apr 2025
Building on highly successful work around world-changing technologies – combining the power of academic research and industrial know-how.
Staff Network Day Event on Wednesday, 14 May
25 Apr 2025
Celebrate our staff networks this May
Our resolute commitment to equality and inclusion
25 Apr 2025
A message following the Supreme Court ruling last week (16 April).
Dying Matters Week (Monday, 5 to Sunday, 11 May)
25 Apr 2025
Share your experience of bereavement at the University
Canvas rollout underway – important Blackboard switch off notice and upcoming events
25 Apr 2025
Our first course units have successfully begun teaching using Canvas. With Blackboard switching off in October, staff should begin building September 2025 courses now. Join upcoming roadshows and visit the Canvas microsite for support.
PGR Voice survey 2025
28 Apr 2025
A chance for our Postgraduate Researchers to tell us about their experiences, so we can make improvements wherever needed – encourage them to get involved from Monday, 12 May
Inua Ellams, appointed Honorary Research Fellow
28 Apr 2025
Acclaimed poet, playwright, and performer, Inua Ellams, appointed Honorary Research Fellow
Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme
28 Apr 2025
Last chance to sign up for Manchester Gold - applications close on Friday, 2 May
Book your Windows 11 upgrade
28 Apr 2025
If you’re using a Windows 10 PC, you can now book your upgrade to Windows 11.