News archive – May 2020
University inspired colouring for relaxation
01 May 2020
Colour for relaxation with these University inspired designs
Digital Futures - Creative and Heritage Challenge Area Survey
01 May 2020
A survey on collaboration in research, teaching and knowledge exchange
Updated Research and PGR FAQs: Funding extensions, Library services, laptops
01 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated staff FAQ: Working elsewhere during furlough leave
01 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Supporting social enterprises to deliver food to those in need
01 May 2020
Our catering team is helping social enterprises Fareshare and Cracking Good Food
Older people’s stay healthy lockdown guide published
01 May 2020
A guide to help older people stay healthy at home during the COVID-19 lockdown has been published by University academics
Tales to Inspire: The Online Series
01 May 2020
Alumnus Krishnan Patel has developed his vision for making a difference during these challenging times
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
04 May 2020
Thursday, 7 May, 9.45am – 10.45am
Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
04 May 2020
Tuesday, 12 May, 1pm - 2pm
Temporary suspension of StaffNet's Marketplace
04 May 2020
Due to the ongoing situation with coronavirus (Covid-19), we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend approving new Marketplace listings
Wellbeing and mental health support for staff
04 May 2020
Services available for anyone who needs support for their wellbeing and mental health
WATCH: Lemn Sissay invites all to Making a Difference Awards
04 May 2020
Join us for “the greatest hits of our very best work to improve the wellbeing of society and the environment”
Innovation Community meetings, May 2020
04 May 2020
Now online so you can keep in touch and make new connections with people who have similar research or technology interests
#GivingTuesdayNow is today
05 May 2020
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of unity in response to Coronavirus. A day where we can all come together to recognise, celebrate and give thanks for the incredible outpouring of compassion we have witnessed during this crisis.
Intermittent access to University Services - Update 6, 10.05am
05 May 2020
IT Services were made aware of intermittent issues connecting to University services
COVID-19 financial implications for the University
05 May 2020
A message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Leadership coaching and support for women
05 May 2020
Join Queen Bee Coaching via Zoom on Sunday, 10 May at 2pm or Thursday, 14 May 7.30pm to hear coaches and clients talk about their experience and discover if it is for you
Breaking barriers to higher education for care experienced young people
05 May 2020
Supporting the Supporters is a collaborative conference bringing adults who work to support care-experienced young people together to share their expertise and make positive changes
Download a University Zoom background
06 May 2020
We've created some Zoom background templates
Viewpoint: Our research response to Covid-19
06 May 2020
Professor Ian Bruce
Setting up your work station while staying at home
06 May 2020
Alternative ways to make your work set up at home comfortable
Staff Learning and Development at home
06 May 2020
You can continue to access our huge range of resources from home, including Change Management Essentials
The Institute of Teaching and Learning website launches
06 May 2020
The Institute of Teaching and Learning is delighted to launch their new website
Updated staff FAQs: Pay for key workers
06 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
07 May 2020
Today, Thursday, 7 May, 9.45am – 10.45am
Staff benefits update
07 May 2020
Latest on wellbeing, discounts and payroll giving
Digital developments to support our applicants and offer holders
07 May 2020
Following the suspension of all face-to-face conversion events due to COVID-19, a group of colleagues from across the University has been convened to look at enhancing our digital presence for undergraduate applicants and offer holders
POSTPONED: Network downtime weekend of 16/17 May
07 May 2020
IT Services planned network maintenance announcement
You're all invited - celebrate our volunteers this afternoon!
07 May 2020
Grab a cuppa and celebrate with Nancy and our University community at the online Volunteer of the Year Awards this afternoon
Coming soon – ‘Lockdown Lectures’
07 May 2020
Our researchers to provide insight into their areas of interest
Digital Futures survey - Citizens and Government
07 May 2020
If your research, teaching, or professional activity is in the area of citizens and government we'd like to hear from you
Confirmation of start dates for the academic year 2020/21
07 May 2020
A message from Professor April McMahon, Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Graduate uses lockdown experience to make documentary
07 May 2020
A University graduate with Aspergers Syndrome has made the most of the lockdown to put together a documentary about the impact of his condition on mental health
Updated FAQs: New academic year, furlough leave
07 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated PGR FAQs: Funding extensions, tuition fee payment plans
07 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
UK Government lockdown announcement
10 May 2020
Staff will be informed of eventual return to campus well in advance. UPDATED 10/5/20
Back care at home - #StayInWorkOut
11 May 2020
University sports physiotherapist Jamie Miller has created a Back Care at Home video
Online mental wellbeing service sees record increase in usage
11 May 2020
Big White Wall offers help with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and lifestyle challenges
Meet the winners of our 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards
11 May 2020
Good news is needed right now so we transferred our annual event online to continue celebrating the very best of our University community
Wood Street Mission Lottery
11 May 2020
Announcing the winner of the May 2020 draw
Assessment support for students from the Library
11 May 2020
Direct your students to our online resources
Encourage your children to take part in the 2020 Great Science Share
11 May 2020
Share scientific questions across social media and win prizes for schools
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
11 May 2020
Professional services leadership team answer your questions
Making a Difference Awards take place on Facebook Live!
11 May 2020
Staff, students, alumni and friends from around the world celebrate the incredible and inspiring work of our University community
Bringing a little Zen to our crazy times
11 May 2020
Student Engagement team organise online yoga session for our students for Stress Awareness Month, part of our Six Ways to Wellbeing
WATCH: Online open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
11 May 2020
Today, Tuesday 12 May, 1pm - 2pm
University helps test 150,000 pieces of PPE for Manchester City Council
12 May 2020
Dr Obuks Ejohwomu, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, helps Manchester City Council test thousands of pieces of PPE
Online community to support Academic Advising model implementation
12 May 2020
The Academic Advising model emphasises staff-student partnership in a process of discussion, prioritisation, reflection and implementation
PPE testing for local council reaches 150,000 milestone
12 May 2020
A University academic has helped Manchester City Council (MCC) coordinate and test thousands of pieces Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for key workers in the city
Social Justice Photography Competition 2020 winners announced
12 May 2020
Voting has ended and the results are in
Staff participate in virtual choir tribute to NHS
12 May 2020
The Choir Project MCR has teamed up virtually with members of Northenden Community Choir and the Royal Northern College of Music and Deloitte staff choirs, joined by musical theatre singer Kerry Ellis and poet Tony Walsh
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
12 May 2020
IDAHOBIT will take place on Sunday, 17 May 2020
Share your thoughts and experiences on wellbeing
13 May 2020
All colleagues are invited to share their thoughts and experiences of wellbeing on the wellbeing blog
Interim adjustments to Financial Procedures
13 May 2020
Some adjustments have been made to reflect the current Covid-19 situation
Update on furlough leave
13 May 2020
A message from Director of Human Resources Karen Heaton following the Government’s announcement
How is the COVID crisis impacting our community?
13 May 2020
Recording the challenges faced by our diverse community
Viewpoint: A time of learning
13 May 2020
Jonathan Winter, Head of Staff Learning and Development
Online open meeting on teaching, learning and students
13 May 2020
Tuesday, 19 May, 2pm - 3pm
IT connectivity issues - Resolved
13 May 2020
After extensive investigation with various parties, the connectivity issues experienced over the past few days are now considered resolved
Staff Learning and Development at home
13 May 2020
You can continue to access our huge range of resources from home, including Personal Development Planning
POSTPONED: Network downtime Sat 16 and Sun 17 May
13 May 2020
Following discussions with the Teaching and Learning Group Executive about the potential impact on our students, and given the recent network connectivity issues, we are postponing the planned work to upgrade our data centres to the weekend of the 13 and 14 June.
Information on domestic abuse
14 May 2020
For anyone experiencing domestic abuse, working from home at this time may be particularly difficult and they may require support
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
14 May 2020
This week the focus is on our Cycle to Work Scheme, latest offers from Wider Wallet and the amazing resources you can access from our cultural institutions
Phased return to campus and new working arrangements
14 May 2020
A message from Nalin Thakker, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research
WATCH: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
14 May 2020
Senior Leadership Team answer your questions
Professor Brian Cox launches our ‘Lockdown Lectures’ series
15 May 2020
Join some of the nation’s foremost scientists, thinkers, historians and social commentators for some informal lectures from the comfort of your own home
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
15 May 2020
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2020/21 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PS colleagues
The Russell Group has appointed Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell as its next Chair
15 May 2020
Professor Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, will take over on 1 September 2020 from the current Chair, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow
SharePoint is moving to SharePoint Online
15 May 2020
With new features, greater storage and better integration with other tools, we are changing the way we work for the better
Weekly Tai chi classes on Zoom
15 May 2020
All staff invited to take part in weekly Tai chi classes
Mental Health Awareness Week
18 May 2020
This week (18-24 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week
Phased roll out of online expenses module
18 May 2020
Improving the Employee Experience
Questions about email or Office 365?
18 May 2020
If you're having issues accessing email, this may be related to the Office 365 transfer
Update on how our University is responding to Covid-19
18 May 2020
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO)
WATCH: Online open meeting with April McMahon
19 May 2020
The panel answer your questions
WATCH: Our Covid-19 campaign
19 May 2020
Highlighting our people’s response to the crisis
Take our survey on how Covid-19 situation is affecting our community
19 May 2020
We'd like to understand the range of challenges different groups and individuals are facing in order to have a better understanding of how the decisions we all make affect others
New open access course on antibiotic resistance
19 May 2020
'An introduction to antibiotics and drug-resistant infections' is aimed primarily at members of the public and patients.
Updates to this year's Stellify Award
19 May 2020
Some changes have been made due to the current Covid-19 situation
Counselling and mental health service online workshops
20 May 2020
The Counselling and mental health service moves workshop programme online
Online open meeting on research
20 May 2020
Thursday, 28 May, 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Making the most of online learning
20 May 2020
You can continue to access our huge range of resources from home
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
21 May 2020
It is Mental Health Awareness Week and the key theme this year is Kindness.
Voluntary severance scheme and other voluntary measures
21 May 2020
Details of a new voluntary severance scheme and other voluntary options for colleagues
Phased campus reopening update
21 May 2020
A message from Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Reopening and Corporate Support Group
Learn about wellbeing with Futurelearn
26 May 2020
Free Moocs about wellbeing available from Futurelearn
Saying 'I do' with a difference
26 May 2020
A couple whose wedding day was put on hold due to the Covid-19 lockdown have celebrated their special day with a 'DIY' ceremony
University to decarbonise its investment portfolio
26 May 2020
The University of Manchester has announced that it will end investments in fossil fuel reserve and extraction companies by 2022, and ‘decarbonise’ all investments by 2038
Discover our online key communication skills courses
27 May 2020
You can continue to access our huge range of resources from home
Sustainability during lockdown: log your activity on our 10,000 Actions website
27 May 2020
We’ve updated our 10,000 Actions website so that you can record what you’re doing to help the environment while at home
Test your general knowledge with the SEED end of year quiz
27 May 2020
The School of Environment, Education and Development are hosting an online quiz to celebrate the end of the academic year
WATCH: Edward Astle reflects on the Making a Difference Awards
27 May 2020
Edward Astle, Chair of the University’s Board of Governors has recorded a short message reflecting on the 2020 Making a Difference Awards and the importance of this event for the wider University community
Tutor trains multidisciplinary team at NHS Nightingale hospital
27 May 2020
Yinka Kuye, regional tutor for the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education, speaks about her involvement in the operation of London's NHS Nightingale hospital
Online workshop dates available on managing teams remotely
27 May 2020
As we continue to work from home, many managers may be finding that for the first time they are managing virtually
Updated PGR FAQs: Funded extensions, accessing campus, annual reviews
27 May 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
WATCH: Online open meeting on research
28 May 2020
Thursday, 28 May, 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
28 May 2020
Highlighting the online services that can help support your wellbeing to help you keep active, keep healthy and learn and discover. Plus in discounts there are plenty of great deals including one for all our cyclists!
Catch-up on our wellbeing lectures
28 May 2020
Wellbeing lectures are available for all to watch
Phased campus reopening update
28 May 2020
A message from Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Reopening and Corporate Support Group
Voluntary measures information updated
28 May 2020
Extra information added on notice periods, VS payments, returning from career breaks and more
Transfers to Office 365
28 May 2020
An update on the accelerated approach
You are invited to join the Venture Further Awards 2020 online event
29 May 2020
£75,000 prize fund to be announced at Venture Further Awards 2020
Blackboard downtime – 2am Monday 1 June
29 May 2020
Blackboard expected to be down from 2am to 3am on Monday 1 June
Reduced 147 bus service
29 May 2020
The 147 bus service operated by Stagecoach will run less frequently from Monday, 1 June
Impact of COVID-19 on researchers and the UK research base
29 May 2020
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has commissioned a survey to gather important evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the activities of UK researchers and research groups