News archive – May 2018
World Asthma Day
01 May 2018
Asthma awareness
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
01 May 2018
On Thursday 3 May, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Update on pay negotiations
01 May 2018
A message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
New Express Zumba class
01 May 2018
A new class starting 11 May at H11, Sackville Street Building
WI lunchtime talk: The History of Code-Breaking
01 May 2018
Join the University’s WI for their monthly meeting on Thursday, 3 May to hear from Jo Welch, author of ‘The Einstein Code’
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with David Fanning (piano)
01 May 2018
On Friday 4 May, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
01 May 2018
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Volunteer of the Year 2018 winners announced
01 May 2018
Volunteer of the Year Awards honour staff, students and alumni
Spotlight on Professional Support Services
02 May 2018
Helena Edwardson, IT Training Officer, tells us about her role and what sets the University apart from other employers
General Assembly elections results
02 May 2018
New members from 1 September 2018
Come along to a Dementia Friends Information Session
02 May 2018
Two sessions will take place during Dementia Action Week
Staff take on students in charity football matches
02 May 2018
Male and female teams played on Monday, 30 April after the matches were postponed from earlier in the year due to March's poor weather
The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
02 May 2018
Providing retirement benefits for staff working in universities like ours is extremely important if we are to continue to retain and recruit highly valued, quality staff
Manchester is in top ten for innovation among Europe’s universities
02 May 2018
The University has moved up to seventh place in an independent ranking of Europe’s most innovative universities
GDPR: How the University uses your data
02 May 2018
New Staff Privacy Notice
Staff benefits update – 2 May 2018
02 May 2018
Great new offers for Bluedot and Beauty Bee and another fantastic prize draw for the Royal Exchange to see Maxine Peake’s latest role in Happy Days
Temporary relocation for our Greenhouse Cafe
02 May 2018
The popular Greenhouse Cafe at the George Kenyon Building will be relocating from Monday, 14 May until Friday, 8 June
Changes to MyView portal login
02 May 2018
We have upgraded MyView, our online self-service portal, where staff can currently access pay advice and view or change other personal employment information
Cancelled: National Staff Network Group Day 2018
03 May 2018
Unfortunately the event scheduled for Wednesday, 9 May is cancelled
Making a Difference Awards 2018 - winners announced
03 May 2018
Our annual Making a Difference Awards took place on Tuesday, 1 May in the Whitworth Hall
Inspired by the power of learning
03 May 2018
International success for our undergraduate
Make May Purple to raise awareness of strokes
03 May 2018
May is the month that the Stroke Association campaign to Make May Purple for Stroke
Hospitality and events team shortlisted for Sustainable Business Awards
04 May 2018
Organised by The Caterer, the UK’s most prestigious hospitality and catering awards showcase innovative brands and trail-blazing people from across the industry
Major funding to bring new galleries and space to Manchester Museum
04 May 2018
Manchester Museum has received a confirmed grant of £4,215,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
Mobike debate launches University’s new China institute
04 May 2018
Scholars and business people debated Mobike’s experience in the UK at a special event to officially open the Manchester China Institute
Phased roll out of online P&DR system continues
04 May 2018
Access to the online system has been extended to more staff for the 2018 review cycle
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
04 May 2018
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2018/19 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PSS colleagues
Message from the USS
04 May 2018
Stakeholders withdraw proposed changes to USS benefits
Hole in the heart student to take part in Purple Wave
04 May 2018
A second year physics student, whose hole in her heart was fixed by surgeons aged 3 months, will participate in the Purple Wave one year on from her second open heart surgery
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
04 May 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
07 May 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
GDPR roadshows this May
08 May 2018
GDPR is coming – are you ready?
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Gamelan
08 May 2018
On Thursday 10 May, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
08 May 2018
Announcing the winner of the May 2018 draw
How digital are you?
08 May 2018
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
Ten scientists for ten minutes on the Great Science Share for Schools
08 May 2018
The Great Science Share for Schools will be taking place on 19 June 2018
Tell us your Wellbeing story
08 May 2018
Contribute to our Wellbeing blog
Outreach training with Dr Bunhead
08 May 2018
Dr Bunhead – the alias of professional science educator Tom Pringle – will run a two day workshop on 26 and 27 June 2018
Major award recognises social responsibility leadership
08 May 2018
Director of Social Responsibility Dr Julian Skyrme has won a top award for leading a commitment to social responsibility in an organisation
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
08 May 2018
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Chemistry academics win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
08 May 2018
Three academics from the School of Chemistry have won prizes given by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Find out more about National Day for Staff Networks, and join one of our groups
09 May 2018
Did you know that the University has 20 different staff network groups?
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
09 May 2018
Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs
New Director of the Dalton Cumbrian Facility announced
09 May 2018
Professor Fred Currell will be the new Director of The University of Manchester’s Dalton Cumbrian Facility
Redevelopment of Contact theatre
09 May 2018
Work is currently underway and the building is set to reopen in the summer of 2019
Driving force
09 May 2018
How will our future cars be powered?
UMIP Ignition Awards launched
09 May 2018
Funding is available to test or grow entrepreneurial ideas
Social Justice Photography Competition 2018 winners announced
09 May 2018
The winners of the Social Justice Photography Competition were announced at a recent event to celebrate Volunteering and Social Justice
Fringe benefits - drug side effects could treat human hair loss
09 May 2018
A new drug could ease the distress of men and women who suffer from baldness, according to researchers from the Centre for Dermatology Research
Campus Solutions Student System planned maintenance from Friday to Monday
09 May 2018
We're performing some maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student System over the weekend, starting at 4pm this Friday
Running is best medicine to beat pain barrier, says Cardy
09 May 2018
Administrator Cardy Camara is to break the pain barrier to take part in the Simply Health Great Manchester Run on 20 May
GDPR: Are you ready?
09 May 2018
Two weeks to go
Temporary relocation for our Greenhouse Cafe
09 May 2018
The popular Greenhouse Cafe at the George Kenyon Building will be relocating from Monday, 14 May until Friday, 8 June
Congregations for conferment of degrees 9 - 20 July 2018
09 May 2018
Members of the General Assembly, Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Residential Life Officers and teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession
Staff benefits update – 9 May 2018
10 May 2018
Celebrating our payroll giving scheme, childcare support benefits and the latest discounts you can access
Cancer and geology experts elected Fellows of the Royal Society
10 May 2018
Professor Richard Marais and Dr Dame Angela Strank join the list of eminent scientists recognised
Saying goodbye to Gorgosaurus as Manchester Museum embarks on exciting future
10 May 2018
Manchester Museum is saying goodbye to the Gorgosaurus on Friday 11 May, but he’ll just be across the road to welcome students in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
UMSU and UoM joint statement on use of strike pay
10 May 2018
The University has committed that it will not benefit financially from the strikes, but instead will make sure the money forgone from staff salaries will benefit students through new and additional activities
Your invitation to take part in a public engagement survey
11 May 2018
The survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete on how well you think the University supports public engagement
Road closures for Manchester City FC Parade and Great City Games
11 May 2018
From late evening on Sunday, 13 May to midday Saturday, 19 May Deansgate will be closed between Quay St and Great Bridgewater St
Interested in recruiting an intern? Come to a coffee morning and find out more
11 May 2018
To celebrate ten years of Manchester Graduate Talent, the team are holding a coffee morning on 5 June
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
11 May 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Staff and students celebrate 20 years of peer support recognition
11 May 2018
The annual celebration evening took place on 2 May at the Renaissance Hotel
UK’s gender pay gap is narrowing, new research finds
11 May 2018
The UK’s gender pay gap is gradually narrowing - but women still have some way to go to match the earning level of their male counterparts, according to a report published by the Department for Education
HCRI launches 10 year anniversary programme
11 May 2018
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, HCRI (Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute) is launching a programme of events commencing in May 2018
New defibrillator installed in John Owens Building
11 May 2018
The Division of Communications and Marketing has purchased a defibrillator which has been installed in the corridor on the lower ground floor of the John Owens Building
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
14 May 2018
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
14 May 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
GDPR Roadshows this week
14 May 2018
Are you ready?
Volunteers' Fair
14 May 2018
Join organisations across Manchester on 4 June, 2018
An Engineering Night at the Museum
15 May 2018
On 9 May the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil engineering hosted “Night at the Museum”, a showcase of Mechanical Engineering projects
Thomas Ashton Institute unlocks the potential of health and safety data
15 May 2018
The Thomas Ashton Institute support Lloyd's Register Foundation and HSE to announce 'DISCOVERING SAFETY' programme
Helping vulnerable women in Manchester
15 May 2018
Make a donation to Emmeline's Pantry
International Day of Families
15 May 2018
UN-founded day highlights importance of family caregivers – here’s some support from University’s staff wellbeing programme
New Data Management Plans: The Essentials
15 May 2018
Information for researchers
A week to think about wellbeing
15 May 2018
From mental health awareness to coeliac disease, it’s a busy week for wellbeing – with lots of support on offer on campus and online
Start learning Mandarin this summer!
15 May 2018
Summer course for both beginner and post-beginner Mandarin learners during July 2018
P60s for tax year 2017-18
15 May 2018
Your P60 is now available from MyView
Essentials for Managers
15 May 2018
One hour, expert speakers and a new toolkit for people managers – 12 June 2018
Advanced notice of BoB Service Downtime in June
16 May 2018
The BoB Service will be unavailable between Monday 11th until Wednesday 13th June
Celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
16 May 2018
On Thursday, 17 May we will once again celebrate IDAHOBIT with activities throughout the day
Manchester remembers together one year on: 22 May
16 May 2018
A series of events will commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack
Spotlight on Professional Support Services
16 May 2018
Chandra Mistry, Mechanical Engineer Compliance and Energy Professional Services Unit Directorate of Estates and Facilities, tells about us about his role managing the University’s vast estate
Research Lifecycle Programme - an invitation
16 May 2018
The Research Lifecycle is a five-year programme of investments to support The University of Manchester in meeting its goal of being one of the top 25 research universities in the world
Breaking through the stigma of ME
16 May 2018
Help for M.E sufferers
Staff benefits update – 16 May 2018
16 May 2018
This week we focus on beauty, health and fitness!
ResLife Advisor Recruitment - open now!
17 May 2018
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Playing our part in Deaf Awareness Week
17 May 2018
How our Head of Pensions Heather Mawson is making a difference
Strike action by Arriva North West and Northern Rail
17 May 2018
Disruption to services on Thursday, 24 and Saturday, 26 May
Confucius Institute Talk
17 May 2018
White-collar Beauties: Gender, Sexuality and Power in Urban China
Jan Wilkinson to retire from the University
17 May 2018
Jan Wilkinson, University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands Library, will retire in August 2018
GDPR: Have you completed your Data Protection Training?
18 May 2018
Mandatory requirement for all staff
Research Lifecycle Programme – an invitation
18 May 2018
Open house event – Wednesday 13 June.
Lunchtime Tuesday street market
18 May 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Update for staff on EU matters
18 May 2018
The University reaffirms its commitment to being a global institution
Manchester remembers together one year on: 22 May
21 May 2018
A series of events will commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
21 May 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
How digital are you?
21 May 2018
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
FREE half-term fun for families at the Martin Harris Centre
21 May 2018
The Magic of Musicals relaxed performance
Funding to create spectacular new gallery building at Jodrell Bank
21 May 2018
Discovery Centre for our iconic radio astronomy site awarded £16.1 million to spark First Light at Jodrell Bank and inspire generations to come
Go with your gut
21 May 2018
Professor Gerard Hodgkinson discusses when to follow your intuition
Finding your presentation style
21 May 2018
Find your signature style and present with confidence
USS Joint Expert Panel
21 May 2018
Joanne Segars OBE has been appointed Chair of the Joint Expert Panel
Reader in Music and Humanist at Arena Memorial Service
21 May 2018
University reader to deliver poem at Manchester City Council commemoration
A blooming digital experience
21 May 2018
University and Manchester Museum create educational virtual reality at the RHS flower show
52 miles in 24 hours, Ridge Walk for SENSE
21 May 2018
School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science Post-Doctoral Research Assistant will be doing the RidgeWalk, 52 miles in 24 hours to raise money for charity
BBSRC Innovator of the year award
21 May 2018
James Winterburn and Ben Dolman of the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences win BBSRC’s Early Career Innovator of the Year award
WATCH: Prime Minister delivers major science policy speech at Jodrell Bank
22 May 2018
Theresa May unveils four new missions tackling subjects such as zero-carbon vehicles, home energy efficiency and using AI to improve disease detection and prevention
The University is Headline Sponsor of FinTech North Conference
22 May 2018
University joins forces with FinTech North
Rutherford ‘SWISH’ announced for Wednesday 25th July
22 May 2018
Bring your unwanted clothes and swap with others
Dementia Action Week (21 to 27 May)
22 May 2018
Supporting those affect by Dementia
Estival 2018 - Manchester's largest student classical music festival returns!
23 May 2018
Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 June 2018, at the Martin Harris Centre
Alumni relations book swap
23 May 2018
Book Swap on Friday, 25 May
Staff benefits update – 23 May 2018
23 May 2018
Ahead of half term we are focussing on family friendly offers and massage and spa treatments
Check Code Signatories
23 May 2018
New online tool for checking Authorised Signatories
We did it! Purple Wave raises £28,000 and counting
23 May 2018
2,300 University of Manchester staff, students and alumni raise charity funds – including £15,000 for our Undergraduate Access Scholarship Programme
Diversity Calendar: Mental Health and Wellbeing this May
24 May 2018
Documentaries screenings on Tuesday 29th until Thursday 31st of May
Blackwell’s wins big
24 May 2018
Book retailer honoured at British Book Awards and by The Booksellers Association
Join the buzz
24 May 2018
Bee themed activities needed for Lates at The Museum of Science and Industry
Help Emmeline's Pantry support vulnerable women
24 May 2018
Donate items before Wednesday, 30th May
GDPR comes into force today
25 May 2018
Are you ready?
Manchester University Music Society - Estival Mashup!
25 May 2018
On Tuesday 5 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Lunchtime Tuesday street market
25 May 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Permit Office closed on Friday, 25th of May
25 May 2018
Permit Office closure
Are you #purpleatheart?
25 May 2018
Tell job seekers what makes you proud to work at the University
Could you hire a 2018 graduate intern?
25 May 2018
Celebrating 10 Years of running MGT's graduate internship programme
140 projects win Investing in Success funding
25 May 2018
The University announces Investing in Success winning applications
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
28 May 2018
Last few days remaining
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
28 May 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
How digital are you?
28 May 2018
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
Get involved in the 2018 Community Festival
29 May 2018
Community Festival returns on Saturday 16 June 2018
A new way of reporting – information over intuition
29 May 2018
The University’s Analytics project is delivering enhanced ways of data reporting; bringing more sophisticated information to colleagues’ fingertips
Manchester University String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
29 May 2018
On Wednesday 6 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester Engineering Campus Development reaches for the sky
29 May 2018
Balfour Beatty has reached a key milestone on the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) project with the first reinforced concrete core reaching full height
USS latest: Joint Expert Panel members announced
29 May 2018
UUK and UCU have announced their nominees to the JEP
Manchester Histories Festival returns 7-11 June 2018
29 May 2018
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is delighted to be part of the Manchester Histories Festival 2018.
GDPR and recruitment
29 May 2018
What you need to know
Get fit for summer with Uni Fit's group personal training
29 May 2018
The team at Uni Fit Group Personal Training are looking for 10 staff members who are committed to dropping at least one clothes size for summer
Watch warzone trauma surgeon's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
29 May 2018
Alumnus David Nott OBE's lecture to be streamed live on Facebook
Half-day session on transgender awareness
29 May 2018
This session equips you to be more ‘trans aware’ at the University in a safe, non-judgmental environment and assumes no previous knowledge
Appointment of new Registrar, Secretary, and Chief Operating Officer
29 May 2018
Patrick Hackett will formally take up the role of Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2018, following the retirement of Will Spinks
Sneak peek at the GEIC
30 May 2018
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has celebrated a key milestone in its construction
Manchester University Wind Orchestra and Brass Band
30 May 2018
On Thursday 7 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Win a free getaway at one of the University’s hotels
30 May 2018
Staff are invited to enter a competition to win an overnight getaway at one of the University’s fantastic hotel facilities
Staff benefits update – 31 May 2018
30 May 2018
This week we are looking ahead to Father’s Day on 17 June
Name our new campus vegetarian store
30 May 2018
We're looking for creative name suggestions for a new vegetarian venture
Your invitation to the Students' Union gin festival
31 May 2018
The Students' Union are hosting a gin festival from 5 until 7 June
Manchester University Music Society - Symphony Orchestra
31 May 2018
On Friday 8 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Join Open Iftar 2018 during Ramadan
31 May 2018
Open Iftar is back for its fifth year outside University Place from 4 until 6 June
Students support Manchester Arena attack commemorations
31 May 2018
Students helped volunteers from across the city to support the 'Trees of Hope' trail, which commemorated the Manchester Arena attack anniversary