News archive – June 2021
Expansion of the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
01 Jun 2021
A message from our Vice-President for Research, Professor Colette Fagan
International travel: what you need to know
01 Jun 2021
You must follow our overseas travel risk assessment approval process
Reminder: Lime and Select Survey become unsupported from 1 July
01 Jun 2021
Both Lime and Select Survey services will soon be phased out as users are encouraged to move to Qualtrics
The Guardian at 200: digital festival of events
01 Jun 2021
Our University has partnered with The Guardian to celebrate their 200th anniversary
Tutoring opportunities for PhD researchers and postdocs
01 Jun 2021
The Brilliant Club’s Researcher Development Programme offers PhD and Early Career Researchers a meaningful, paid, professional development opportunity
We're recruiting ResLife advisors
01 Jun 2021
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Ride into summer during Bike Month
01 Jun 2021
It's the ideal opportunity to get back on your bike and enjoy all the benefits that go with it – from getting healthier, feeling happier and improving the environment
Invitation to online ID Manchester partner announcement
02 Jun 2021
10.30am - 11am, Thursday 3 June
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
02 Jun 2021
Colleagues and students are now able to collect free rapid lateral flow tests on campus
Preferred partner for £1.5 bn innovation district ID Manchester announced
03 Jun 2021
Today (Thursday, 3 June) the UK’s ambition to be a world-leading science and technology innovation hub has taken another step forward as our University announced Bruntwood SciTech as its preferred bidder to deliver ID Manchester
Professor Gary Younge shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2021
03 Jun 2021
Award-winning author, broadcaster and columnist-turned-Professor of Sociology, Gary Younge, has been shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2021
Professor Brian Cox stars in new BBC2 series
03 Jun 2021
In a four-part series, Professor Brian Cox revisits some of his most memorable moments from previous series, and explores the latest science
Manager briefings – hybrid working
04 Jun 2021
Register to attend a manager briefing on our approach to hybrid working
Supporting staff having the COVID-19 vaccine
04 Jun 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Keep it on Campus
04 Jun 2021
During the current climate meetings, events and catering should only be procured in-house
Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers
04 Jun 2021
Women may have a stronger immune response to a common form of skin cancer than men, according to early research on mice and human cells
Viewpoint: Patrick Hackett - working smarter and living better
07 Jun 2021
Launch of the Hybrid Working Principles
Our University pilots hybrid working principles for Professional Services
07 Jun 2021
Working Smarter, Living Better: Hybrid Working Principles
Error message when viewing certain content in Blackboard
07 Jun 2021
In a very small number of cases, staff and students may see the error message "Invalid action: launchPackage" when opening certain content in Blackboard
Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
07 Jun 2021
Apply for PGCert in Higher Education programme 2021/22 entry – deadline Friday, 25 June
Demystifying regulations and commercialisation
07 Jun 2021
Register for first two of four-part mini-series of events at our Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation
Staff and students urged to take COVID-19 tests
07 Jun 2021
Message from Professor Nalin Thakkar as cases increase in Manchester due to Delta variant
Worldwide internet issues affecting University services - resolved
08 Jun 2021
An earlier issue with a Content Delivery Network meant that several major websites across the world were unavailable
University celebrates 200 years of The Guardian newspaper
08 Jun 2021
Series of livestreamed events taking place to mark anniversary at our John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Volunteers sought for Humphry Davy notebook project
08 Jun 2021
New project to uncover previously unpublished material from the early nineteenth century’s ‘foremost man of science’
Team Rwanda goes remote
08 Jun 2021
Encourage students to apply to our remote voluteering project before Monday, 14 June
International travel: what you need to know
09 Jun 2021
You must follow our overseas travel risk assessment approval process
Minimising travel - updated government COVID-19 guidance
09 Jun 2021
Updated government advice for people living in areas where the new COVID-19 variant is spreading
Trade Union meeting update
09 Jun 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
MS Teams Guest Access
09 Jun 2021
Using Microsoft Teams to communicate with external participants, create teams and share files.
Have your say: Researcher Development Concordat Action Plan
09 Jun 2021
We'd like feedback from research staff and fellows
Manchester Museum project 'Roots and Branches' receives public funding
09 Jun 2021
The Manchester Museum has been awarded £136,750 of Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant funding for an ambitious two-year partnership project, ‘Roots & Branches’, which aims to accelerate the museum sector’s ability to respond to the climate crisis
Watch: the Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture with Professor David Olusoga
09 Jun 2021
The online event took place on Tuesday, 8 June, hosted by our Division of Development and Alumni Relations
Help shape the future of our Be Active classes
09 Jun 2021
UoM Sport would like to hear your thoughts on their exercise class timetable in a quick, five-minute survey
Learn, Lead, Progress – developing through coaching and mentoring
09 Jun 2021
Find out more about the benefits of coaching and mentoring
Staff benefits update
10 Jun 2021
Latest discounts, book on a virtual presentation by Crohns and Colitis UK and sign up for Love to Ride Bike Month.
University launches additional financial support for students
10 Jun 2021
In response to the pandemic, an additional fund has been created to further relieve the financial burden on students during the 2020/21 academic year
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
10 Jun 2021
Thursday, 24 June, 10-11am
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
11 Jun 2021
Announcing the winner of the June 2021 draw
Our Flexible Learning pages on StaffNet
11 Jun 2021
Explore our new pages for everything you need to know about the shift to flexible learning
Collect free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests on campus
11 Jun 2021
Colleagues and students are now able to collect free rapid lateral flow tests on campus
Lemn Sissay named in HM The Queen's Birthday Honours List
11 Jun 2021
Chancellor made OBE
UniForum: what you need to know
14 Jun 2021
This summer we are launching the fourth round of UniForum alongside several other Russell Group universities
Reminder: Short planned interruptions to connectivity – 15 and 16 June
14 Jun 2021
Due to a routine upgrade, there will be two short periods where connectivity to University services will be interrupted.
Join our Community Festival
14 Jun 2021
From 18-20 June our University will be opening its virtual doors and welcoming people locally and nationally to our online Community Festival. Why not join us!
Update on COVID-19 restrictions from 21 June
14 Jun 2021
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and chair of the Campus Management Group
LGBT+ Staff Network Group elections
15 Jun 2021
The Group is seeking a new chair or two new co-chairs
Learn about Crohns and Colitis
15 Jun 2021
Attend a 30 minute virtual session on Thursday 17th June at 12.30pm
Manager briefing on our approach to hybrid working – new dates added
15 Jun 2021
As you may have seen from previous communications, we will pilot hybrid working across Professional Services as we begin to return to campus over the coming months
Wellbeing webinars: supporting returning to work for homeworkers
15 Jun 2021
Line managers and Wellbeing Champions are invited to sign up to attend
Interview with Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane
15 Jun 2021
Andy Haldane, who has joined Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) as an Honorary Professor, discusses how productivity, skills and devolution are key to the levelling up agenda
Learn Mandarin online this summer
16 Jun 2021
Manchester Confucius Institute is offering a variety of Mandarin courses
The Rylands to reopen its doors
16 Jun 2021
The historic Rylands will reopen its doors on Thursday, 24 June
Our book of the month from Manchester University Press
16 Jun 2021
Production Editor at Manchester University Press Jen Mellor reviews this month's pick
Booking catering or accommodation? Keep it on Campus
17 Jun 2021
During the current climate, meetings, events and catering should only be procured in-house
Staff benefits update
17 Jun 2021
Information on a free will writing service, join our community festival, learn Mandarin, share your views to UOM and staff discounts update.
Update following CPS decision regarding the incident at Fallowfield, 14 November
17 Jun 2021
Statement
Universities UK report on the outcome of their USS pension scheme consultation
17 Jun 2021
Employers representing 95% of USS current members have responded to the UUK consultation
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)
17 Jun 2021
Adults aged 18 and over that live in the Greater Manchester area can get their first vaccine without an appointment at the MRI walk-in clinic
EU Settlement Scheme – apply before Wednesday, 30 June 2021
17 Jun 2021
EU Settlement update
Meetings-light week arrangements for late 2021 and 2022
18 Jun 2021
Colleagues are encouraged to reduce their meeting commitments during these weeks
Pedestrian route changes – Royce landscaping works
18 Jun 2021
The proposed changes will be in place from Monday, 21 June until the end of August 2021
Volunteers needed to support Manchester's COVID-19 vaccination programme
18 Jun 2021
Our University is helping to promote this opportunity on behalf of Manchester Health and Care Commissioning (MHCC), to support Manchester's COVID-19 vaccination programme
Trade Union meeting update
18 Jun 2021
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
LEAP programme makes its 1,000th fellowship award
18 Jun 2021
More than 1,000 staff and students have been awarded an AdvanceHE Teaching Fellowship through our University’s LEAP scheme
Have your say: Researcher Development Concordat Action Plan
21 Jun 2021
We'd like feedback from research staff and fellows
Free Will Writing Services
22 Jun 2021
Presentation and Q&A
New supplier set up process: what you need to know
22 Jun 2021
The updated form represents a major change in process for all requsitioners when setting up a new supplier
Dr Amy Bonsall shortlisted for Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2021
23 Jun 2021
FSE Researcher Dr Amy Bonsall, founder and director of the Women in Academia Support Network, has been shortlisted for the Shaw Trust’s 2021 Disability Power 100
New workshops – managing work-life balance
23 Jun 2021
Book your place
Sign up to attend our inclusive learning workshops
23 Jun 2021
The Institute of Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the Directorate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, invites staff involved in the delivery of teaching and learning to a series of inclusive learning workshops
Learn, Lead, Progress – Supporting your development through P&DRs
23 Jun 2021
Performance and Development Reviews (P&DRs) are an opportunity to reflect on your achievements and consolidate discussions with your manager that have taken place during the year
Flexible Learning - Our future digital learning environment
23 Jun 2021
A group has been set up with colleagues from across the University to review and define the shape of our future digital infrastructure for teaching and learning
Staff benefits update
23 Jun 2021
New benefits platform, free will writing presentation and wellbeing updates
Watch live: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
24 Jun 2021
Today, 24 June, 10am-11am
Student volunteers transform women’s shelter garden
24 Jun 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 40 students have joined forces with local residents, volunteering almost 200 hours to transform a garden at temporary accommodation in Manchester
Share your views on using Microsoft 365 and Teams
24 Jun 2021
Colleagues and students from across the University are invited to complete two surveys aimed at creating a programme of training, development and support to help everyone benefit from the use of Microsoft 365.
Important information on using R codes
24 Jun 2021
Information on purchasing IT equipment and making expense claims using R codes
New Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellows
24 Jun 2021
We are delighted to announce that 11 colleagues from across the University will begin Fellowships with our Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) in September.
WATCH: “There’s a lot of love in the Zoom room!”
24 Jun 2021
How The Whitworth built a community with no limits during the pandemic
USS update
24 Jun 2021
Universities UK consulting further with employers after USS Trustee and Pensions Regulator respond to its proposals
Right to work checks for casual workers - updated guidance
24 Jun 2021
To engage casual staff at scale and ensure that there is no delay in the staff member receiving pay, hiring managers can now undertake right to work checks directly at the interview/recruitment stage
Maintenance on the podcasting service – 28 June to 2 July
24 Jun 2021
IT Services plan to make some technical changes to the podcasting service (video.manchester.ac.uk) from Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July inclusive, and some services will be unavailable.
Campus maintenance work – tree surveys
25 Jun 2021
Health and Safety tree surveys have recently been undertaken across all our campus sites
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics
25 Jun 2021
If you are aged 18 or over, you can get a COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) or North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH)
Watch: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
25 Jun 2021
Recording now available
Study identifies heart block cause in athletes
25 Jun 2021
An international team of scientists from Manchester, Montpellier and Copenhagen have identified why some endurance athletes experience a heart rhythm disturbance called ‘heart block’
Join us at our next book club meeting
25 Jun 2021
The next meeting is on Friday, 30 July from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Flexible Working Policy update
28 Jun 2021
The University changes its flexible working policy
Viewpoint: Karen Heaton
28 Jun 2021
Why our hard-earned retirement is top of my agenda
Car parks update
28 Jun 2021
Opening hours at Charles Street and Booth Street West car parks
Researching with Impact
28 Jun 2021
Postgraduate Researchers’ Conference focuses on impact with top tips for academic writing, a career opportunities discussion and interactive workshops
Join the next Climate Network meeting
29 Jun 2021
The next meeting is on Thursday, 1 July at 1pm
Upcoming workshops from the Counselling Service
29 Jun 2021
Our Counselling Service is running a range of workshops taking place in July and August.
New research costing tool launches for Research Services staff
29 Jun 2021
Soft launch of the University’s new research costing tool, BlackDackel
Flexible Learning – mythbusters
29 Jun 2021
Are lectures banned? Will all teaching be online? Read our mythbusters to sort the fact from the fiction
Rescheduling of postponed graduation ceremonies update
30 Jun 2021
Over the past 18 months our University had to make the difficult decision to postpone in-person ceremonies for the graduating Class of 2020, and for this summer’s upcoming graduating Class of 2021 due to the pandemic
Inaugural Director of People and Organisational Development
30 Jun 2021
Adèle MacKinlay to succeed Karen Heaton and join University on provisional date Friday, 1 October
Watch: Dual PhD programme launch
30 Jun 2021
You can watch the launch of our Dual PhD programme in collaboration with the University of Chile live on YouTube
Walk-in COVID vaccination clinics across Manchester
30 Jun 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all over 18s in Manchester – information on walk-in clinics and other services
Join the Big Team Walking Challenge
30 Jun 2021
Take part in our latest challenge
Staff benefits update
30 Jun 2021
Discounts, wellbeing and an update and on our payroll giving scheme