News archive – June 2023
Social responsibility and civic engagement: prosperous communities session
01 Jun 2023
Book your place to attend our next session on Wednesday, 14 June
Manchester top in UK and Europe and 2nd in the world in THE Impact Rankings
01 Jun 2023
Our University is the only institution in the world to rank in the top 10 in every year the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have existed
Heinrich Simon Papers added to Manchester Digital Collections
01 Jun 2023
The digital collections and associated digital edition chronicle the life and achievements of August Heinrich Simon (1805-60), the Prussian lawyer, civil servant, independent legal author, reformer and revolutionary of 1848 through archives held at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library and the Cadbury Research Library (University of Birmingham)
Government call for evidence: 'major conditions' strategy
02 Jun 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a call for evidence on a number of health conditions
Student drug use: updates to our harm reduction approach
02 Jun 2023
In January 2022, our University, in partnership with the Students' Union, made an important decision to shift our approach to drugs from a zero-tolerance stance to a harm reduction approach
Does your email signature need updating?
02 Jun 2023
If you're using promotional graphics in your email signature, make sure they are up-to-date
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
02 Jun 2023
Book now to hear more about our University's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to ask the panel a question
Join our next book club meeting
05 Jun 2023
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 30 June from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Get the most out of Microsoft 365 with our University 365 Champions
05 Jun 2023
Enhance your digital skills - open to all staff from June
Groundbreaking Ukrainian politics course to launch
06 Jun 2023
Our University is to launch a new course on Ukrainian politics in the autumn, strengthening its place as a key institution in the UK for students studying Ukrainian politics and society
University unveils plans to redevelop student accommodation site
06 Jun 2023
Our University has unveiled the next phase of its plans to provide more high-quality, modern student accommodation on the Fallowfield campus
Last chance to help shape our academic development programmes
06 Jun 2023
The deadline to complete the surveys has been extended until Thursday 8 June.
Closing soon: Research Staff Excellence Awards 2023
07 Jun 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
A message for staff participating in the Marking and Assessment Boycott
07 Jun 2023
Effective from 9 June: A review of pay withholding arrangements for those choosing not to report
Manchester Museum: summer programme of events
07 Jun 2023
The Museum brings you the biggest names and most imaginative, inclusive events in their Summer of Stories
IT Strategic Leadership Team appointments
07 Jun 2023
An update from PJ Hemmaway, Director of IT, on recent senior appointments in IT Services
Watch live: SLT open meeting
08 Jun 2023
Today, 1-2pm
Future Fortnight: Helping finalists get ready for life after university
08 Jun 2023
Running from Monday, 12 – Friday, 23 June, Future Fortnight features a packed programme of careers events and support to help our final year students begin their graduate career
Mobile Apps and Sensors in Surveys: June workshops
08 Jun 2023
Attend either in-person or online
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
09 Jun 2023
Announcing the winner of the June 2023 draw
Updated: Notification of a cyber incident
09 Jun 2023
An update from Patrick Hackett
Manchester Graduate Talent: placing our students in University roles
09 Jun 2023
The scheme is a fantastic opportunity for our undergraduate finalists to take their first career steps
Don't miss our Community Festival 2023
09 Jun 2023
It’s less than a week until our Community Festival
Office for Open Research launches the Open Research Fellowship Programme
12 Jun 2023
In a significant development, the Office for Open Research has unveiled the Open Research Fellowship Programme marking the one-year anniversary since its launch
Social responsibility and civic engagement: prosperous communities session
12 Jun 2023
Book your place to attend our next session on Wednesday, 14 June
More protection from phishing emails
12 Jun 2023
A new email filtering service will give us a greater level of protection from phishing emails
Additional support for you following cyber incident
12 Jun 2023
Following the notification of a cyber incident at our University last week, we have put together additional support for you, while we continue our work to resolve it
Book now – Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and PJ Hemmaway
12 Jun 2023
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 14 June between 10.30-11.00am
MEC Showcase: Supporting Entrepreneurship Education across the Disciplines
13 Jun 2023
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) would like to invite programme administrators (both senior and junior), as well as academics and PS colleagues, to join this session
Are you a Teams Voice user? It is time to recycle your old phone handset
13 Jun 2023
If your phone number has been migrated to Microsoft Teams Voice and you have an old telephone handset that is now out of use, we need you to drop off your phone equipment at one of our four recycling locations
Library training and support available over the summer period
14 Jun 2023
The Library continues to support students and researchers throughout the summer with a programme of workshops, online resources and drop-in support
Arthur's Brew in Arthur Lewis building closes permanently
14 Jun 2023
Unfortunately we’ve had to take the difficult decision to permanently close Arthur’s Brew
Immediate password reset and removal of VPN access
14 Jun 2023
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO)
Urgent notice: Planned IT downtime on Thursday, 15 June 2023
15 Jun 2023
As part of our response to the ongoing cyber incident, the following systems will be temporarily unavailable this afternoon (Thursday, 15 June)
50% discount on AMBS short business courses
15 Jun 2023
We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to all University colleagues interested in taking any of our short business courses
Campus car parks: update
15 Jun 2023
An update on capacity while the Aquatics Centre car park remains closed
Launching our bicentenary countdown
15 Jun 2023
It’s 200 days until the start of our 200th anniversary – and we’re inviting you to get involved
Spotlight on: Men's Health Week
15 Jun 2023
Men’s Health Week is an international event with the aim of raising awareness and improving access to the information, services and treatment needed to maintain physical and mental health
Update: University systems access
15 Jun 2023
As part of our response to the cyber incident, please note updates on access to the following University systems
Deadline approaching: PG Cert in Higher Education applications
16 Jun 2023
The closing date for the PgCert in Higher Education programme 2023/24 entry is 30 June
Active Travel Hub works: Booth Street East
16 Jun 2023
Work will take place within the Active Travel Hub on Booth Street East, adjacent to Engineering Building A, from Monday, 19 June until Monday, 3 July 2023
British Pop Archive: one year on
16 Jun 2023
The first exhibition, Collection, which ran between May 2022 and February 2023, featured iconic items from the Manchester pop culture scene
Cyber incident: latest update
16 Jun 2023
A week on since we shared the news of the cyber incident, a summary of where we are
Protecting you from phishing emails – further improvements
19 Jun 2023
Further changes have been made to the University email filtering service for all colleagues and students to give us greater protection from phishing emails.
Update: Aquatics and Booth Street West car parks
19 Jun 2023
Aquatics car park has reopened and can be accessed by Aquatics permit holders – issues with ground floor access now resolved. Booth Street West car park users can exit using the intercom if required.
King honours friends and associates of our University
19 Jun 2023
Congratulations to those named in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Book now – Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and PJ Hemmaway
20 Jun 2023
The meeting will take place 2.30pm - 3.30pm on Thursday, 22 June
Additional safety measures on campus
20 Jun 2023
Updated 20 June 2023, 11am:
Vision for ID Manchester to be unveiled in new Strategic Regeneration Framework
21 Jun 2023
Vision for ID Manchester to be recognised internationally as one of the world's leading applied innovation districts
Experian identity protection offer
21 Jun 2023
As part of our cyber incident response we are offering colleagues and postgraduate research students a free, 12-month subscription to a leading identity protection service
Help shape our academic development programmes
21 Jun 2023
Staff are invited to attend engagement sessions as part of the reaccreditation process for the New Academics Programme (NAP) and the Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP).
Suspicious emails received by some staff and students
21 Jun 2023
Following our reporting of a cyber incident earlier this month, we are aware that some staff and students have been sent emails purporting to be from those behind it
Cyber incident – your new daily round up
21 Jun 2023
A message from Patrick Hackett – how we will keep you informed as we continue to address the cyber incident
Meet your Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase and MDC award winners 2023
22 Jun 2023
This year’s Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase took place on Thursday, 15 June 2023
Pure system upgrade
22 Jun 2023
The system will be unavailable between 8am and 10am on Friday, 23 June
Cyber incident – Daily round up
22 Jun 2023
Today’s key information – 22 June 2023
New call: University of Manchester and Tel Aviv University Research Fund
23 Jun 2023
The next round of funding is now open
Cyber attack: More on the data accessed
23 Jun 2023
Further to our previous communications on the cyber attack, we now understand some more about the data that has been accessed by a criminal entity.
Cyber incident - Daily round up
23 Jun 2023
Today's key information - 23 June 2023
Reminder: Mandatory Data Protection and Cyber Security training
26 Jun 2023
All staff should have completed this short training course
Cyber incident - Daily round-up
26 Jun 2023
Today's key information - 26 June 2023
Higher Education Access Tracker – deadline Friday, 7 July
27 Jun 2023
If you have carried out Access and Success activity this term, please input your tracking data to the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT)
Teaching and Learning Conference 2023 - tickets for plenary sessions
27 Jun 2023
Dive into the world of teaching and learning at the University of Manchester during this one-day internal conference.
Cyber incident - Daily round-up
27 Jun 2023
Today's key information - 27 June 2023
Watch live: Distinguished Achievement Awards
28 Jun 2023
From 11:30am, 28 June
Eid Mubarak
28 Jun 2023
Eid Mubarak to our Muslim colleagues
Guidance for those impacted by the removal of VPN access
28 Jun 2023
A message from Adèle MacKinlay, Director of People and Organisational Development
Cyber incident – daily round-up
28 Jun 2023
Today’s key information – 28 June 2023
Professor Gary Younge wins Orwell Prize for Journalism 2023
29 Jun 2023
Congratulations to Gary, who joined our University in 2020 from The Guardian, where he was appointed US correspondent in 2003, before becoming their editor-at-large in 2015
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
29 Jun 2023
Wednesday, 5 July, 2:30-3:30pm on Zoom
Our Distinguished Achievement Award winners for 2023
29 Jun 2023
Announcing the winners of this year’s Distinguished Achievement Awards
Cyber incident – daily round-up
29 Jun 2023
Today’s key information – 29 June 2023
Bee Network: fares and ticketing announcement
30 Jun 2023
To mark the three month milestone until the transformational Bee Network starts, a number of new announcements on fares and ticketing have been revealed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham
Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon at Jodrell Bank
30 Jun 2023
Get ready to be amazed as the magic of the album comes alive in a ground-breaking Planetarium spectacular
Cyber incident – daily round-up: Password reset grace period
30 Jun 2023
Today’s key information – 30 June 2023