News archive – May 2023
Help shape our Assessment Toolkit
01 May 2023
Join a workshop to help build our new assessment toolkit
Research Staff Excellence Awards 2023
02 May 2023
Do you know a researcher or team who’s had an outstanding year? Then nominate them for the Research Staff Strategy Group Excellence Awards
Invitation to Manchester Museum print collection launch
02 May 2023
We are delighted to invite you to the launch of our new retail print collection in collaboration with Venture Arts, on 3 May at the Manchester Museum shop
Viewpoint: Steve Jordan
02 May 2023
Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities Steve Jordan takes us through the challenges and opportunities in bringing to life one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by a higher education institution in the UK
University of Manchester Students’ Union wins at Educate North Awards 2023
02 May 2023
Our Students’ Union has won Students’ Union of the Year in the Educate North Awards 2023
Manchester students reach Undergraduate of the Year Awards finals
03 May 2023
Three of our students have reached the finals of the prestigious targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards – an awards ceremony which identifies and celebrates the UK’s best undergraduates
Laying the foundation for better course unit selection and refund management
03 May 2023
Continued system improvements for students and colleagues
Our first Estates and Facilities inaugural awards ceremony held
03 May 2023
The first Estates and Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards took place in Whitworth Hall on 25 April 2023
Deaf Awareness Week: a focus on inclusivity
03 May 2023
Deaf Awareness Week runs from 1 to 7 May 2023
Update: URGENT NOTICE: Aquatics Centre Car Park closed
03 May 2023
The Aquatics Centre Car Park is currently closed until further notice following a fire
Celebrating the contribution of our staff networks
03 May 2023
Celebrate and join staff networks at an event on Wednesday, 10 May
Our latest updates from UoM Sport
03 May 2023
There's still time to join the Purple Wave, find out about our Be Active schedule and summer strengthening programme, and we'd like to hear your thoughts in our survey
Professor David Olusoga OBE to receive BAFTA Special Award
03 May 2023
Professor David Olusoga OBE will be presented with a BAFTA Special Award at the forthcoming BAFTA Television Awards for outstanding contribution to television
Psychology and Cybersecurity: Implications for Research and Practice
03 May 2023
Join us on Tuesday, 30 May at Alliance Manchester Business School for this Seminar with Q&A and lunch provided
Celebrating the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery opening
04 May 2023
On Thursday, 27 April 2023 a special event was held at the Manchester Museum to mark the opening with sponsor Dr Lee Kai Hung and invited guests
Making a Difference Awards 2023
04 May 2023
Everyone is invited to our Making a Difference Awards
Wi-Fi issues on campus - fixed
04 May 2023
Information about Wi-Fi issues on campus
Lenagan Library update
04 May 2023
The Lenagan Library remains closed until the next academic year
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription renewals due on 6 September
04 May 2023
Annual subscriptions for any of the Adobe Creative Cloud family of software products (for example, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro DC) which were purchased through the IT Services volume licence agreement are all due for renewal on Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Making a difference with jobs and skills for local communities
05 May 2023
Four colleagues share their experience of working at our University
Barbecues on campus
05 May 2023
As the warm weather approaches, we’d like to make you aware of the guidance on campus barbecues
Major Albrecht Dürer exhibition to open at the Whitworth
05 May 2023
A team of Manchester-based and international researchers have been examining Dürer’s art from the perspective of material culture studies for over five years
Google Analytics is changing
05 May 2023
Google Analytics is a free web analytics tool that is used on many University sites to track and report website traffic
Aquatics Car Park update
05 May 2023
Car park closure information
Digital Trust and Security Seminar: YOSO: You Only Speak Once
05 May 2023
Join special guest speaker, Bernardo Magri, Senior Lecturer in the Systems and Software Security group
Guidance and reporting for marking and assessment boycott
05 May 2023
UCU has confirmed a period of Action Short of Strike (ASOS) in the form of a marking and assessment boycott
Documentary reveals devastating impact of plastic pollution
05 May 2023
Our University hosts exclusive public screening of the documentary ‘Plastic Warriors’
The Coronation of King Charles III
06 May 2023
Today marks the coronation of King Charles III
Join us at this year's Community Festival 2023
09 May 2023
On Saturday, 10 June 2023, we'll once again be opening our doors to our local community
Reminder: booking catering and events on campus
09 May 2023
We’d like to remind colleagues that meetings, events and catering should be procured in-house whenever possible
Venture Further Awards: watch online
09 May 2023
You can join the livestream as this year's Venture Further Awards winners are announced
Celebrate our Volunteers of the Year
09 May 2023
From setting up the UK’s first charity to fund womb cancer research to supporting the mental health of students and fighting ‘hidden hunger’ in children – our winners make us proud
Wellbeing activities this May
09 May 2023
Sign up for thai chi, financial wellbeing and much more
Rollout successfully underway for External Calling (Teams Voice)
10 May 2023
The main rollout for your new University telephony solution, Microsoft Teams Voice is currently underway, with over 3,500 phone numbers successfully migrated to-date
Further improvements to our recruitment system coming soon
10 May 2023
Recruitment system improvements
Staying safe on campus
11 May 2023
A reminder that you can download the SafeZone app - designed to help keep you safe and give you extra peace of mind on campus
Network issues in Fallowfield campus - resolved
11 May 2023
Information about loss of connectivity in the Fallowfield campus
Come and speak to IT Services
11 May 2023
Are you curious about the inner workings of IT at our University? Join us for a chat and share your thoughts with our friendly team of IT experts!
Nominations open: Teaching Excellence Awards 2023
11 May 2023
Submissions invited for awards recognising a significant and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Promote our study abroad programme to our students
12 May 2023
Students heading for international study placements share their experiences
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
12 May 2023
Announcing the winner of the May 2023 draw
Campus Solutions Student System downtime
12 May 2023
IT Services are performing maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student System.
Making a Difference Awards 2023
12 May 2023
Meet our winners and highly commended
Car park update
12 May 2023
Aquatics car park closure
Introducing Managers Need to Know
15 May 2023
A new communication and engagement channel for our University’s line managers
Help to shape our academic development programmes
15 May 2023
Staff are invited to complete a survey as part of the reaccreditation process for the New Academics Programme (NAP) and the Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP).
Global Manchester – our new international e-newsletter
16 May 2023
Capturing the breadth of our international news to inform and engage our non-student audiences located outside of the UK
No Mow May: We're taking part, are you?
16 May 2023
We’re liberating our lawns and providing a space for nature on campus this May
Former Manchester student Meera Syal wins BAFTA’s highest award
16 May 2023
The career of Manchester alumna Meera Syal was recognised by BAFTA on Sunday night, as she was given their highest Fellowship award at their glittering ceremony in London
Entrepreneurs share £100,000 prize money at Venture Further Awards
16 May 2023
The Venture Further Awards were held in the Whitworth Hall on Wednesday 10 May, celebrating the entrepreneurial talent and creativity from students and recent graduates
The way to report sickness is changing
16 May 2023
All you need to know as we prepare to move to a new way of reporting sickness absence
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
17 May 2023
IDAHOBIT is on Wednesday, 17 May
New call: Manchester/Stockholm research fund
17 May 2023
The next round of funding is now open
Manchester Graduate Talent 2023: now open for internal internship opportunities
17 May 2023
The Careers Service is pleased to announce that Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) is now open for 2023
WATCH: UK-Med founder delivers this year's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
17 May 2023
Professor Tony Redmond OBE, who has spent 35 years responding to wars and major disasters around the world, gave this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture on Tuesday, 16 May
Action you need to take: Register of Interests declaration
17 May 2023
A reminder of what you need to do to complete a declaration in the Register of Interests
First colleagues move into new cancer research facility at The Christie
18 May 2023
Scientists, clinicians and operational staff are now moving into a new £150m cancer research centre at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust’s site on Wilmslow Road in Withington
Do you want to develop new skills as a coach?
18 May 2023
Learn more at our information session on a pilot project to coach students of Black heritage
Manchester twins with Tokyo to offer joint research experience
18 May 2023
Postgraduate researchers will be jointly selected and spend time in Manchester and Tokyo, benefiting from the expertise, facilities and infrastructure of two globally renowned institutions
Mental Health Awareness week
18 May 2023
Access a range of support
Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Showcase
18 May 2023
Taking place on Tuesday, 6 June from 12pm until 5pm
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
18 May 2023
Applications are open for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2023/24 entry and are welcome from academic staff and PS colleagues
Book launch: Devolution in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region
19 May 2023
Tuesday, 13 June at Manchester Central Library from 5:30pm
Menopause in the Workplace – book your place
19 May 2023
Event will take place on Wednesday, 7 June
Manchester Arena terror attack anniversary
19 May 2023
Two one-minute silences will take place at Manchester Victoria Station on Monday, 22 May – at 12 noon and 22.31pm, the exact anniversary of the attack six years ago
Help us choose our new CLE to replace Blackboard Learn
19 May 2023
In August last year, our University began the process of selecting a new Central Learning Environment (CLE) to replace Blackboard Learn (which is due for renewal in 2025)
Medals of Honour for Clare Bottle, Aneez Esmail and Russell Meehan
19 May 2023
Chair of the Board of Governors, Philippa Hird, presided over a Medal of Honour presentation and dinner which took place on Wednesday, 17 May at Christie's
Essential network maintenance on Tuesday 23 May
22 May 2023
IT Services need to perform emergency maintenance, which will result in two short outages to the campus network.
Support charitable causes with your Purple Pounds
22 May 2023
Sign up to donate your Purple Pounds to your chosen charitable causes
Summer graduation hospitality packages
22 May 2023
Hospitality arrangements for celebrations following graduation ceremonies this summer, including capacities for the marquee and hospitality packages
Obituary: Martin Amis
22 May 2023
Martin Amis, former Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing, has died at the age of 73.
Inspirational student who graduated despite having brain cancer has sadly died
22 May 2023
Tributes paid to Laura Nuttall, who graduated last summer while undergoing treatment, working as a Brain Tumour Charity ambassador and helping out in her community
Reporting Requirements for the Marking and Assessment Boycott
22 May 2023
Those participating in the Marking and Assessment Boycott are required to report their involvement as per University Requirements and national UCU guidance.
Sir Patrick Vallance to become Honorary Chair at The University of Manchester
23 May 2023
Sir Patrick Vallance FRS FMedSci FRCP HonFREng, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser who played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed an Honorary Chair in Biological Sciences in our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Relax and unwind with our yoga and gong bath retreat
23 May 2023
Come and join us for a day of yoga, massage, and healing sounds of the gong bath on Saturday, 3 June
Submit changes to reading lists and eTextbooks to the Library for 2023/24
23 May 2023
It's time to help the Library get your reading lists ready and choose your core eTextbook for the 2023/2024 academic year
Reduced rate membership of Manchester International Festival 2023
24 May 2023
Enjoy a range of Festival benefits as part of the University’s partnership with MIF23 – Thursday, 29 June to Sunday, 16 July
Funding for ‘greener’ international travel
24 May 2023
Colleagues say our top up fund for reducing emissions is easy to access – and opens up new ways of working
Free Be Active staff memberships until end of June
24 May 2023
At UoM Sport, we are here to support you and your wellbeing with our free membership offer, which gives staff access to the best facilities on campus until 30 June 2023
Sir Andre’s Life Scientific
24 May 2023
Listen to our graphene pioneer tell his story on BBC Radio 4
Institute for Data Science and AI’s Conference
24 May 2023
Taking place on 13 June 2023
Purple Wave success at the Great Manchester Run
24 May 2023
Congratulations to our colleagues, students and alumni who took part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday, 21 May
Writing workshops: Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries
25 May 2023
Following the success of the past two years of celebrations, the 2023 festival showcases a vibrant programme of events in libraries across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester
Alumna's gift increases number of Manchester Masters Bursaries to 100
25 May 2023
Thanks to the generosity of alumna Aline Egan, who made the decision to remember our University in her will, we are now able to increase the number of Manchester Master’s Bursaries offered to talented and deserving students from 75 to 100 bursaries every year for the next four years
Information security when working on campus or remotely
25 May 2023
Whether you are working on campus, working remotely or travelling between locations we’d like to remind staff about the importance of protecting portable devices, keeping information secure and being mindful of your physical surroundings
Capita cyber incident: USS members affected
25 May 2023
We are aware that the personal details of USS members may have been compromised in a data breach of Capita servers
Sign up for the Appeals, Complaints, Conduct, and Discipline network conference
25 May 2023
The ACCD is a network for any colleagues (PS or academic) involved in formal or informal academic appeals and complaints, and academic or non-academic conduct and discipline issues
Could you be a volunteer Harassment Support Advisor?
25 May 2023
We are looking for volunteers to join our current team of Harassment Support Advisors (HSAs)
Addressing Unfair Reality of Health Inequality with Professor Dame Nicky Cullum
25 May 2023
Free alumni event on Tuesday, 20 June
Heart Heroes Project
25 May 2023
Another year of incredible work from the Heart Heroes project
National Windrush Day
26 May 2023
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to the UK
UK Biobank to move to Manchester Science Park
26 May 2023
The facility will have a state-of-the-art robotic freezer to serve researchers four times faster than currently, following £127.6m funding
Digital Trust and Society Forum 2023: registration now open
26 May 2023
Registration for the Digital Trust and Society Forum 2023 is now open
Aquatics Centre car park update and Permit Office closure
26 May 2023
The Aquatics Centre car park is currently closed following a fire
Thank you to our wellbeing champions
29 May 2023
Find out more about how to become a wellbeing champion
New way to record sickness absence
30 May 2023
From Wednesday, 31 May 2023, the way colleagues record sickness absence is changing
AMBS students raise funds for British Heart Foundation through pop-up shops
30 May 2023
Split into two teams, 14 first-year students aimed to maximize their contributions to the BHF while gaining valuable skills and commercial experience while competing to be the winning team
Vote now in the ‘Research in Action’ image competition
30 May 2023
Voting is open until Friday, 9 June
UKRI Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account - call for proposals
31 May 2023
The fourth call for proposals is now open
Spotlight on Kindling Farm: a blueprint for sustainable farming
31 May 2023
Our University is proud to have been working alongside Manchester’s leading grassroots sustainable food organisations, the Kindling Trust and Veg Box People, for over a decade now
Learn Mandarin this summer with the Confucius Institute
31 May 2023
Enhance your language skills by taking a Mandarin course