News archive – June 2019
UniLife - latest issue available online
02 Jun 2019
The June 2014 issue of the University newsletter is now online
Our School Governors Initiative reaches 1,000 milestone
03 Jun 2019
The Initiative, with a network of over 1,000 staff and alumni, celebrated the milestone figure recently at the Making A Difference Awards
Mediation support services at the University
03 Jun 2019
Mediation allows those involved to generate solutions to resolve their issues. How does a session work at the University?
Alumni Volunteers Month: Celebrating our community of volunteers
03 Jun 2019
This month, we’re celebrating the contribution that our community of over 8,000 alumni volunteers make across the globe.
Our University’s response to USS Trustee’s proposals
03 Jun 2019
Update on Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) consultation with employers for the 2018 actuarial valuation
Success at the Three Minute Thesis Competition
03 Jun 2019
An 80,000 word thesis would take nine hours to present – their time limit…three minutes!
The Stellify Award – all you need to know
03 Jun 2019
We have produced a crib sheet for staff, explaining the University’s most prestigious extra-curricular accolade
Staff Wellbeing Update
03 Jun 2019
Welcome to Joyful June
Explore the story of Peterloo
03 Jun 2019
Manchester Histories’ programme of events commemorates the protest, its legacy, and the future of democracy
Undergraduate open days
03 Jun 2019
Key information for our open days on Friday, 21 and Saturday, 22 June
Reminder - open meeting today with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
04 Jun 2019
Those unable to attend can watch the live stream, and a recording of the meeting will be available later this week
Alumni Volunteers Month: Celebrating our volunteers who improve employability
04 Jun 2019
On the second day of our Alumni Volunteers Month, we’re celebrating the alumni who volunteer to help us be among the best universities in the world for the employability of our students.
Hear authors talk about their latest work at Blackwell's bookshop
04 Jun 2019
Blackwell's would like to invite staff to attend some upcoming special events
Unearthing the hidden voices: intersectionalities in higher education
04 Jun 2019
A joint one-day national conference on the theme of intersectionality of disability, sexuality and gender identity and other identities
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
04 Jun 2019
Announcing the winner of the June 2019 draw
Modernising IT - find out more
04 Jun 2019
There is now a dedicated area where staff can find more information about the IT Modernisation programme here at The University of Manchester
The Staff Survey 2019 results are in!
04 Jun 2019
92% of staff consider the University a ‘good place to work’
Summer programme offered by the University Counselling Service
04 Jun 2019
A series of lunchtime sessions, many of them staff only
Join in mass bell ringing event as part of Manchester International Festival 19
04 Jun 2019
Artist Yoko Ono is calling on the public to take part in the opening event Bells for Peace
Staff Survey: One year on from the results being published
05 Jun 2019
Find our how your views are being put into action right across our University
Summer Sing-a-long Relaxed Performance - free and open to all!
05 Jun 2019
Friday 7 June 2019 at 11.30am, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre
Alumni Volunteers Month: Introducing you to Manchester Day of Action
05 Jun 2019
On the third day of our Alumni Volunteers Month, we introduce you to our newest programme – Manchester Day of Action
Are you still using the Cisco or Shrew Soft Virtual Private Network?
05 Jun 2019
In November 2017, IT Services implemented a new VPN service called GlobalProtect (or OpenVPN for some versions of Linux) and they now intend to decommission the old Cisco and Shrew Soft VPN service
Watch – all staff open meeting
05 Jun 2019
Watch Tuesday’s all staff open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team
Your chance to shape our University’s values
05 Jun 2019
Shape our University values
Proposed changes to the senior leadership structure in the University Libraries
05 Jun 2019
A message from Chris Pressler, University Librarian and Director of the John Rylands Library
Sign up - PSLT open meetings
06 Jun 2019
All staff invited to attend a meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team (PSLT)
Viewpoint blog: Our Global Influence
06 Jun 2019
Professor Luke Georghiou writes about an emerging theme in our strategic plan
A new way to say thank you
06 Jun 2019
Show your colleagues your appreciation with our new thank you scheme
Men’s Health Week 10th - 16th June
06 Jun 2019
Men we are with you!
Staff benefits update
06 Jun 2019
Start JoyFul June by looking at all the staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing services you can access
MECD Pilot Workspace open meeting
06 Jun 2019
Come along and find out more about the MECD Pilot Workspace in this interactive open meeting for staff on Tuesday, 11 June
IT Support Portal – Thank you for all your feedback so far
06 Jun 2019
We are modernising and improving the way we operate and deliver IT services
Free Library Choir lunchtime concerts at St Peter’s House
06 Jun 2019
The Library Choir will be performing two summer concerts on Tuesday, 11 June and Thursday, 20 June from 1.15pm-2pm
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
06 Jun 2019
Join us for our early opening at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families and carers, and siblings
Intensive Mandarin summer school
06 Jun 2019
Registration now open at the Confucius Institute
Alumni Volunteers Month: Can alumni volunteers help you?
07 Jun 2019
We’re inviting you to learn more about how alumni volunteers can support your own projects
New leadership model - latest Grade 8 and 9 management appointments
07 Jun 2019
More progress towards achieving the new leadership model for the Directorate for the Student Experience and specific areas in the Faculties and Schools
Manchester team wins global Minus CO2 Challenge at EAGE 2019
07 Jun 2019
A team of Manchester students from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) won the final of the global Minus CO2 Challenge
University becomes a Leader in Openness on Animal Research
07 Jun 2019
The University’s commitment to transparency regarding animal research recognised by national award
Understanding our University’s financial position
07 Jun 2019
Find out more about our financial performance for 2017/18
University shortlisted for Chartered Institute of PR Excellence Awards
09 Jun 2019
We were recognised for Our Future, our vision and strategic plan
Welcome to Men's Health Week 2019
10 Jun 2019
This week at UoM we are focusing on men’s health.
Your feedback leads to changes in our family policies
10 Jun 2019
University reviews its family policies to reflect staff feedback
How mediation can help working relationships
10 Jun 2019
University mediator, Anne O’Neill explains the benefits of mediation and why it differs to other workplace resolutions
Last few spaces: Virtual and Augmented Reality event
10 Jun 2019
The first VR and AR innovation community meeting at the University
WATCH: Innovative podcast gets on Soapbox to tell deaf people’s stories
10 Jun 2019
The inspiring life stories of deaf people from around the world, collected over ten years by a Manchester researcher, are to be explored in an innovative new podcast and public science event
My Manchester maintenance on 13 June
11 Jun 2019
Due to scheduled maintenance, some sections of My Manchester will be unavailable between 7am and 9am on Thursday 13 June:
Undergraduate open days in June
11 Jun 2019
Key open day information to know
Employee Engagement Masterclass
11 Jun 2019
Would you like to know more about employee engagement?
WATCH: We need to hear from you to help shape our University values
11 Jun 2019
Colleagues are invited to share their experiences of working at our University to help uncover a single set of University values that will feature in our new strategic plan
May Bank Holiday 2020 changed to a Friday
11 Jun 2019
Next year's early May bank holiday will be moved back to Friday, 8 May to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Do you think your views have been acted on?
12 Jun 2019
Do you think enough is being done to tackle some of the issues highlighted in the Staff Survey 2013 – both at University level and in your own areas
FoodonCampus outlets summer opening
12 Jun 2019
As our students leave for the summer vacation period, some of our FoodonCampus outlets are closed or have revised opening hours
Opportunities to collaborate and innovate in online learning
12 Jun 2019
The next Manchester Online Learning Interest (MOLIG) event will take place on Thursday, 11 July at the Grand Hall, The Whitworth from 9am to 1pm
Boost your wellbeing with summer drop-in sessions for staff
12 Jun 2019
No need to book, just turn up
Wellbeing prize draw
12 Jun 2019
This month there are opportunities to win FriendinaBox gifts each week!
Upcoming open meetings with PSLT
12 Jun 2019
All staff are invited to attend two open meetings, and submit questions in advance
Staff wellbeing update
13 Jun 2019
On campus activities to keep you happy and healthy over the summer plus ways to save on bus fares and travel discounts!
National Blood Week 2019
13 Jun 2019
It is National Blood Week this week and it is a time that many people may want to consider giving a donation of blood for the first time.
Come to our Community Festival
13 Jun 2019
On Saturday, 15 June the University will be opening our doors to the local community
Be Active summer vacation courses
13 Jun 2019
The classes will run from the beginning of July until the end of August
Panel discussion on poetry by Late Nanak Singh
14 Jun 2019
The event will take place on Tuesday, 18 June from 6pm-8pm at Manchester Museum
Are you a postgraduate interested in blogging?
14 Jun 2019
Come along to the STEPs June drop-in session to find out more
Performance issues on network file storage
14 Jun 2019
Update on network storage performance issues
Call for summer graduation media stories
18 Jun 2019
Showcasing the achievements of our students
GEIC to host world’s first Graphene Hackathon
18 Jun 2019
Teams will compete to develop and prototype innovative ideas using conductive graphene inks
WATCH: President discusses new Vision and Purpose
18 Jun 2019
Latest developments in vision and strategic plan
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
18 Jun 2019
Staff Learning & Development and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are offering parents returning from shared parental leave, maternity, paternity and adoption leave the opportunity to get together at a peer support group
“They gave their todays for our tomorrows”
18 Jun 2019
How House Services colleague Steve helps the British Legion – to thank them and his fellow former servicemen and women
Clothing drive for women's interview clothes
18 Jun 2019
The Atrium Green Impact Team is holding a clothing drive in aid of SmartWorks from 24 until 28 June
Response to University and College Union pensions letter
19 Jun 2019
Setting out our position on Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) contributions
University plans to address United Nations’ targets
19 Jun 2019
Our report focuses on key issues set out by the UN
Happy to talk flexible working
19 Jun 2019
Recruiting managers encouraged to consider whether roles can be undertaken flexibly when advertising new posts
Mowgli Street Food founder to speak at business event
19 Jun 2019
Nisha Katona MBE will discuss how she attracts the right skills and talent to her business and why it is important for scale-ups
Viewpoint blog: Our Civic Future
20 Jun 2019
Professor James Thompson writes about an emerging theme in our strategic plan
Go Home on Time Day
20 Jun 2019
Celebrate the longest day of the year by spending the time at home – better still, make it a habit!
Staff benefits update
20 Jun 2019
Time for a pamper, get outdoors, consider a Be Active course or book a holiday!
University joins the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse
20 Jun 2019
Enabling employers to support employees facing domestic abuse and to help employees who are perpetrators to stop
University and higher education acronym glossary
20 Jun 2019
Following staff feedback during the open meetings we have now developed an acronym glossary
Accounting and Finance Inaugural Lectures
20 Jun 2019
Newly promoted professors share their latest research findings
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre to host first ever graphene hackathon
20 Jun 2019
Our purpose-built facility to nurture Manchester’s growing community of graphene companies and scientists to host a weekend of high intensity innovation
University reaches highest ever place in latest university world rankings
20 Jun 2019
Manchester is now listed as the world’s 27th best university, ranking 6th in the UK and 8th in Europe.
Five year funding boost for national musculoskeletal research centre
20 Jun 2019
Significant funding award ensures collaborative Centre will continue to make an impact on reducing the burden of work disability caused by musculoskeletal conditions
Blackboard unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 25 July to 9am on Sunday 28 July
21 Jun 2019
The following information is provided to inform staff members about this update
Early deadline for fees and expenses - financial year end
21 Jun 2019
Important information on financial year end implications for fees and expenses
Is your email signature up to date?
21 Jun 2019
Make sure your email signature includes key information so colleagues can contact you
Do you think your views have been acted on?
24 Jun 2019
Do you think enough is being done to tackle some of the issues highlighted in the Staff Survey 2013 – both at University level and in your own areas
Watch – all staff open meetings livestream
24 Jun 2019
Watch the all staff meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Mediation at the University
24 Jun 2019
Why taking an informal route to solving problems at work, where possible, can reap multiple benefits
Update on our charity donation to the Big Change
24 Jun 2019
How is our Staff Survey 2019 donation helping the Big Change?
Learn more and join our 3D printing innovation community
24 Jun 2019
Our Research Lifecycle Programme invites colleagues to first meeting to discuss use of 3D printing in research
Last chance – submit your ideas for IT support for research
24 Jun 2019
The call for ideas will be closing on Friday, 12 July
We all want to be part of something bigger
24 Jun 2019
Share your experiences online to help us uncover our University’s values
New biomanufacturing hub will support Manchester's green city ambitions
24 Jun 2019
A newly-opened facility to transform manufacturing processes and make them more environmentally friendly has already become a recognised beacon for leadership in innovation to support a greener economy
Colleagues influence change in University family policies
24 Jun 2019
Staff share their views on how to develop policies on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Staff wellbeing prize
24 Jun 2019
Win a Friendinabox
Student Lifecycle Project rolls out technology to support student recruitment
24 Jun 2019
Introduction of the first pan-University customer relationship management (CRM) system
University signs up to the Slave-Free Alliance
25 Jun 2019
As part of our commitment to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we’re the first higher education institution to become a member
MCR Strollers visit a local Chinese wellbeing centre
25 Jun 2019
The Sheung Lok Centre in Ardwick, is a Chinese wellbeing centre that is part of the Wai Yin Society.
Announcing the winners of the Creative Manchester Poetry Competition!
25 Jun 2019
First, Second and Third Place winners announced in Staff, Student and Alumni categories.
The University hosts regional heat of world-wide competition
25 Jun 2019
Six Laboratory Technicians battle it out in the regional heat of the WorldSkills competition
What would you like to see in our staff wellbeing activity?
26 Jun 2019
We’d like to know what you would like to see included in our plans for the next academic year
Welcoming our local friends and neighbours on to campus
26 Jun 2019
From walking on custard to watching the Flash-Bang chemistry show, more than 3,000 people learned all about our University
Staff benefits update
27 Jun 2019
Benefits, discounts and wellbeing plus the latest prize draw!
Exploring the emerging role of the University impact professional
27 Jun 2019
The University hosts the annual N8 Impact Network meeting with over 35 delegates from the eight most research activities universities in the north
Announcing the winners of the Creative Manchester Poetry Competition
27 Jun 2019
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners announced in Staff, Student and Alumni categories
Thank you for attending the open meetings
27 Jun 2019
Over 1,500 colleagues attended PSLT open meetings this year, a further 2,200 watched the live streams and more than 730 watched on catch-up
Senior Leadership Team Appointments
27 Jun 2019
Professor April McMahon to be Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students and Professor Nalin Thakkar to be Vice-President for Social Responsibility
Learn Mandarin with the Confucius Institute this Summer!
27 Jun 2019
Different routes of study for beginner and post-beginner learners of Mandarin at our summer school
Take part in this year’s stellar Pride entry
27 Jun 2019
This year it is easier than ever to register your interest in participating in the University’s Manchester Pride entry
Manchester’s innovation model is a pointer to the future
28 Jun 2019
A senior cabinet minister has praised The University of Manchester for its pioneering approach to ensure homegrown discovery is brought to market in the UK
University reaffirms commitment to the LGBT+ community
28 Jun 2019
University, Students Union and AllOut reaffirm commitment to the LGBT+ community