News archive – August 2024
Welcome, Professor Duncan Ivison
01 Aug 2024
Meet our new President and Vice-Chancellor
What’s on in August?
01 Aug 2024
Welcome to the first edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
01 Aug 2024
Over 17,000 of our students graduate each year, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education, and protecting the natural environment.
Celebrating Manchester Pride
02 Aug 2024
Celebrate inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights this August
Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities
02 Aug 2024
Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers
Introductory training course for new Jobtrain recruitment system users
05 Aug 2024
Essential Jobtrain training course now available online from Monday, 5 August for all Jobtrain users
Talking fairness and equality - and Manchester as a living lab…
06 Aug 2024
Talk 200 – two new podcasts celebrating 200 years of education and innovation here at Manchester
AMBS Fantasy Football League 2024/25
06 Aug 2024
Do you see yourself as the Pep Guardiola or Erik ten Hag of AMBS? Why not compete against other staff in the AMBS fantasy football league?
New partnerships with Indian universities – with funding opportunities
07 Aug 2024
University partners with Ashoka University and O.P. Jindal Global University
Diversity Champions Programme: applications open
07 Aug 2024
Following another successful cohort in 2023/24, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Directorate are delighted to open recruitment for the next cohort of the Diversity Champions programme with Be What You See Consultancy Ltd.
Teaching stars celebrate double win in national awards
08 Aug 2024
We are delighted to announce two prestigious national award wins: the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) and a new appointment to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme.
New Executive Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
08 Aug 2024
Sarah Fox joins the University on 7 October
Stronger together – support following recent events
08 Aug 2024
Updated Thursday 8 August 17:00 - The University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Students’ Union stand united in condemning the horrifying acts of hate and racism witnessed in some parts of the UK over recent days.
Viewpoint: Professor Ang Davies
09 Aug 2024
Professor Ang Davies: What learning do we need to offer our communities?
200 Years of Excellence – events and highlights to come
12 Aug 2024
Our Bicentenary celebrations will continue for the rest of the year - take a look
Confirmation and Clearing: What you need to know
12 Aug 2024
With A-level results day taking place on Thursday (15 August), here's everything you need to know about Confirmation and Clearing: what they are, how hotlines work, and where to direct calls.
WATCH: Recording of welcome event with Duncan Ivison
12 Aug 2024
A message from Duncan Ivison following a special welcome event which took place with our new President and Vice-Chancellor last week.
Interdisciplinary research workshop
13 Aug 2024
University research platforms event to help researchers collaborate well, Tuesday, 10 September - register for a ticket now
Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) announces funding opportunities
13 Aug 2024
To support the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) goals and our partners across the North West, we have a series of funding opportunities designed to drive regional growth and create a more productive and R&D intensive economy.
Introduction to the Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship Programme
15 Aug 2024
Applications are now open to join the SSI Fellowship programme
University places among top international universities in 2024 academic rankings
15 Aug 2024
The University of Manchester has been ranked at number 52, out of more than 2500 institutions in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) which ranks the world’s leading higher education institutions.
Planned maintenance on manchester.ac.uk website
16 Aug 2024
The main University website – manchester.ac.uk – is undergoing maintenance on Wednesday 28 August, and this will result in some unavailability during the day.
Leadership appointments for some research platforms and institutes
19 Aug 2024
Five directors announced at our research platforms and institutes, which bring colleagues together to solve global challenges
IT information presentation for new students
19 Aug 2024
IT Services are again offering to deliver a short presentation as part of local student induction events
EDI Leadership Programmes launching in this autumn
20 Aug 2024
Upgrade to Oracle Financials
21 Aug 2024
Our Oracle Financials software will be upgraded later this year
Teaching and Learning Innovation Space opens for new academic year
21 Aug 2024
The new spaces within Booth Street East, which will be our first zero emissions building, will be available to book in September.
Performance Development Reviews (PDR)
22 Aug 2024
New range of support now available
Colleague wellbeing support
22 Aug 2024
Access a range of free wellbeing and mental health support
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Webinar
22 Aug 2024
Sign up for PCOS webinar on Wednesday, 4 September, 12 to 1pm
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
23 Aug 2024
Enhancing the University's network
23 Aug 2024
Enhancing the University's network - key themes and actions
Welcome Event for new colleagues
23 Aug 2024
Colleague welcome event on Tuesday, 10 September
Information on immigration changes for international colleagues
23 Aug 2024
Actions for international colleagues
Join our Welcome Week open meeting
27 Aug 2024
Find out more about what is happening during Welcome Week at our online event taking place Thursday, 5 September 11am-12pm
Marketplace downtime
27 Aug 2024
Marketplace will be down from 2pm until the end of the day (Tuesday, 27 August)
Read our Responsible Research and Innovation Framework
28 Aug 2024
Responsible research and innovation is work that has a positive impact on society and is undertaken in the public interest. As such, it is critical for research excellence and for maintaining public trust.
Upcoming changes to the printing service
28 Aug 2024
During September and October 2024, IT Services are working with Xerox to install more than 400 new Multi-Function Devices (combined printer, scanner and copier) across the University, replacing most of the existing devices on campus.
Changes to IT login service
29 Aug 2024
IT Services are making some changes to the IT login service, which means that logging in to some University services will look different.
Postdoc Appreciation Week – special event
29 Aug 2024
Research colleagues and postdocs – book now for the Future-Ready Postdocs event on Wednesday, 18 September
Winter MMR vaccination drop-ins for colleagues and students
29 Aug 2024
Vaccinations are available from Wednesday, 11 September to Wednesday, 2 October
What’s on in September?
30 Aug 2024
Welcome to September’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
Houseplant Sale at the Students’ Union
30 Aug 2024
The Houseplant Sale is coming back to The University of Manchester! Taking place inside the Students’ Union for 3 days only in 2024 from Monday, 16 to Wednesday, 18 September from 10am to 7pm.
Works affecting Booth Street West (Car Park D) extended
30 Aug 2024
Update: the ongoing remedial works at the Booth Street West (Car Park D) access road will now continue until Tuesday, 3 September, due to additional work needing to be resolved. As a result, the temporary traffic system will remain in place during this time. These works will not be extended beyond this date, due to school re-openings taking place.