News archive – September 2018
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
01 Sep 2018
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
Improvements to production of budget statements
03 Sep 2018
Making finance more efficient and effective
Professor Melissa Westwood appointed as Associate Vice-President for Research
03 Sep 2018
Professor Westwood is a Professor of Endocrinology and the Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Autumn/Winter 2018 Season at the Martin Harris Centre
03 Sep 2018
Welcome to the Autumn 2018 season at the Martin Harris Centre.
Academic advising resources to help you in your role
03 Sep 2018
An online toolkit and training course to help prepare you for academic advising and supporting students
University launches new policy framework
03 Sep 2018
New policy framework requires all staff to make sure their policies are up to date and categorised correctly
Courses available for teaching and learning academic development
03 Sep 2018
Enhance your skills with these courses offered by the Staff Learning and Development Unit
Improvements to production of budget statements
03 Sep 2018
Making finance more efficient and effective
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
04 Sep 2018
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
Consultation continues on proposed changes to UMSS
04 Sep 2018
Current members of UMSS and those eligible to join are invited to give their views
An evening with Lemn Sissay and Dave Haslam
04 Sep 2018
Staff are invited to attend a fundraising dinner at Chancellors Hotel Manchester
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
04 Sep 2018
Announcing the winner of the September 2018 draw - why not join the winners and support families in need?
Tools to help our staff support our students' wellbeing
04 Sep 2018
Division of Campus Life develops new online resources for staff supporting students with wellbeing and mental health
Wi-Fi at the University for staff, students and visitors
05 Sep 2018
We’re making some changes to our visitors’ Wi-Fi network to improve performance
Give our new students a warm welcome
05 Sep 2018
Help new students settle in to University life by wearing a purple AskMe badge
Help support our public engagement activities by completing a survey
05 Sep 2018
Contribute to our watermark application for public engagement and help us achieve an Engage Watermark gold award
Wellbeing September
05 Sep 2018
The Be Active course list is now live for you to look and book courses
Rutherford ‘SWISH’ event on Wednesday, 28 November
05 Sep 2018
On Wednesday, 28 November from 12.30pm -1.30pm we’ll be running our next SWISH event
Go Abroad Fair
05 Sep 2018
The Go Abroad Fair will take place on 25 October 2018 from 11am – 4pm outside University Place
Updated guidance for staff responding to a student death
05 Sep 2018
Some updates to the existing policy are now available
Payroll Giving
05 Sep 2018
Today is the International Day of Charity and a great opportunity to remind you about the University’s Payroll Giving Scheme
Staff benefits update – 5 September 2018
05 Sep 2018
Hoseasons have a flash sale for you to make extra savings!
Find pension scheme updates, all in one place
06 Sep 2018
Over the last few months, there have been a number of updates on both the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and The University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
Developing our future vision
06 Sep 2018
From today (Monday, 10 September) you will have the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Launch event to mark Students' Union reopening
06 Sep 2018
The Students' Union is celebrating their reopening with a launch event on Wednesday, 12 September
University shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards
06 Sep 2018
The awards celebrate excellence in the higher education sector
Tackling the stigma of mental health
06 Sep 2018
The event, hosted by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, will be held on Thursday, 22 November
Menopause at Manchester event
07 Sep 2018
More women are working until later in life, which means they will be working through their peri-menopause, menopause and possibly for years afterwards
An evening not to be missed at Manchester Museum and the Whitworth
07 Sep 2018
Keep Thursday 20 September free in your diary for two events at the Whitworth and Manchester Museum
Come along to our Brunswick Park wellbeing celebration event
10 Sep 2018
Staff, students, and members of the local community are being invited to a celebratory health and wellbeing event marking the official opening of Brunswick Park
USS Joint Expert Panel update
10 Sep 2018
JEP plan to publish their first report in September and thank members for contribution to evidence sessions
Come to our Foundation Day Celebrations
10 Sep 2018
Dr Gerald Chan to give our prestigious Foundation Lecture on biotechnology and the conflation of science, business and ethics
University launches Fertility Treatment Policy
10 Sep 2018
The University is delighted to launch its new Policy designed to support our staff who are undergoing fertility treatment
Courses available for teaching and learning academic development
10 Sep 2018
Enhance your skills with these courses offered by the Staff Learning and Development Unit
World Suicide Prevention Week
11 Sep 2018
Our staff Wellbeing update looks at World Suicide Prevention Week, which promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Can your cakes rise to the Showstopper Challenge?
11 Sep 2018
Calling all baking enthusiasts - the Great Bistro Bake-off is back in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support!
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
11 Sep 2018
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
Consultation on proposed changes to UMSS ends today
11 Sep 2018
Today (Tuesday, 11 September) is the last day that current members of UMSS and those eligible to join can give their views
Your city centre is changing
11 Sep 2018
Transport for Greater Manchester is currently running a conversation alongside Manchester and Salford City Councils to find out what people think of transport and public spaces in the city centre and what they’d like to see improved in the future
Investing in Success: Flexible Spaces
11 Sep 2018
Colleagues from Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Estates And the Disabled Advisory Support Services put in a successful bid to look at using our spaces better on campus
How the Student Lifecycle Project will improve our start of year processes
11 Sep 2018
As part of our Student Lifecycle Project, colleagues from Schools, Faculties and central teams have collaborated to redesign the processes that underpin start of year to make this period better for students and simpler for staff
Science Spectacular 2018
11 Sep 2018
Calling all researchers, share the wonder of your research with the public
Leading the digital learning revolution
11 Sep 2018
University of Manchester Worldwide announces new online and blended learning courses
UMSS consultation is now closed
12 Sep 2018
Thank you to all colleagues who contributed feedback – key themes emerging from the consultation to be shared with staff
Are you a parent whose child has gone to University?
12 Sep 2018
Chance to help inform other parents at our autumn open days in September and October
Brunswick Park opens with celebratory event
12 Sep 2018
University and our neighbours enjoy live jazz and wellbeing fun at heart of the campus
Developing our future vision
12 Sep 2018
Take the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
12 Sep 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market returns to campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 18 September
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
12 Sep 2018
This is a reminder about the annual process of activating and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) ready for Start of Year (SoY)
HR use social media platform to share learning
13 Sep 2018
HR introduces Yammer - action from the Staff Survey 2017
Staff benefits update – 13 September 2018
13 Sep 2018
A new offer for staff at Zouk and updates on leisure discounts
The Lume hotel celebrates official opening on campus
13 Sep 2018
The Lume, which is dual branded with both Crowne Plaza® and Staybridge Suites® hotels, has officially opened
Leading change effectively at the Library
13 Sep 2018
Staff Management and Leadership Development Networks equip Library colleagues to lead change - action from Staff Survey 2017
Joint Expert Panel (JEP) releases its report on USS valuation
13 Sep 2018
Read the JEP's Report on pension fund following consultation with members and those eligible to join and Universities UK (UUK) response
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) awareness
13 Sep 2018
The PCI DSS is a global framework set up by the major payment card brands, including Visa and Mastercard, designed with the aim of protecting the customer’s cardholder data when it is received, used, transmitted or stored within the merchant’s organisation
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concerts: Oriental Breeze
13 Sep 2018
1.10pm, Thursday 27 September at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Jonathon Aasgaard plays Weinberg
13 Sep 2018
1.10pm, Thursday 11 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: The Art of Touching the Keyboard
13 Sep 2018
1.10pm, Thursday 18 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
The Countdown to the Sustainability Challenge Begins!
14 Sep 2018
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge, Tuesday 18 September 2018
Calling all Netballers
14 Sep 2018
Are you a member of staff or postgraduate student wanting to get into playing netball?
Beth Underdown: Love Makes as Many - SOLD OUT
14 Sep 2018
6pm, Saturday 6 October at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal (please meet in the Mill Yard at 5.30pm)
A Celebration of Muriel Spark: with Jackie Kay, Alan Taylor and Louise Welsh
14 Sep 2018
7.30pm, Tuesday 9 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Maternity, Paternity, Parental or Adoption Leave peer support
14 Sep 2018
Places available to join peer support group
Box of Tricks presents...Raqqa
14 Sep 2018
4.30pm, Thursday 11 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester University Music Society: Welcome Concert
14 Sep 2018
5pm, Sunday 30 September 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Quatuor Danel with Michelle Assay
14 Sep 2018
1.10pm Thursday 4 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series: flickering presences
15 Sep 2018
New works for flute & video, 1.10pm, Thursday 13 December at the Martin Harris Centre.
Academic advising resources to help you in your role
17 Sep 2018
An online toolkit and training course to help prepare you for academic advising and supporting students
Greater Manchester’s Joint Audit Panel (Police and Crime)
17 Sep 2018
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Police need five independent members to help monitor Force governance and budget
Invitation to female employees – Women in Work project for local schools
17 Sep 2018
Local schools seeking women workers from all backgrounds and levels to share their experiences with local school girls
School of Maths’ annual Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture
17 Sep 2018
Registration for the 2018 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture is now open
New Travel Management Partner
17 Sep 2018
Key travel appointed as new Travel Management partner
Take part in a survey about our reputation
17 Sep 2018
Staff are invited to take part in a five-minute online survey about university reputation
Advice for users of GlobalProtect on iPhone or iPad - updated
17 Sep 2018
iPhone and iPad users who use GlobalProtect will need to upgrade to version 5
Bone Density Tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
17 Sep 2018
Painless assessment of your bone strength and risk of fractures for £30
The Sustainability Challenge is Today!
18 Sep 2018
8000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge
Calling all Macmillan Coffee Morning organisers!
18 Sep 2018
We're compiling a round-up of Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning events around campus - get yours on the list
University desk calendars out now!
18 Sep 2018
Get all set for the start the academic year with our popular planning tool
Reduced street food market due to weather conditions
18 Sep 2018
Levenshulme Market are back on campus today but with a reduced offering due to high winds
FSE Vice Dean and Head of School appointments
18 Sep 2018
Professor Chris Hardacre has been appointed as Vice Dean and Head of School of Natural Sciences and Professor Alice Larkin has been appointed as Vice Dean and Head of School of Engineering
Our Future drop-in sessions
18 Sep 2018
If you feel like you need some extra support with team sessions, help and advice is available via Our Future advocate drop-in sessions
Brilliant and BAME: Celebrating Black History Month
18 Sep 2018
Join staff, students and the local community in marking Black History Month 2018
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility scheme open for applications
18 Sep 2018
Erasmus+ funding to undertake training or teaching in Europe during the 2018/2019 academic year
FREE Chinese language and culture tasters at the Confucius Institute
18 Sep 2018
Come along to free taster sessions each evening from Monday, 24 September until Thursday, 27 September, from 6pm until 7pm
USS consultation continues
19 Sep 2018
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Wellbeing Champions – helping to bring wellbeing to everyone
19 Sep 2018
Wellbeing Champions help spread awareness of wellbeing and our six ways, as well as the wide range of wellbeing opportunities here at the University
Staff benefits update - 19 September
19 Sep 2018
It’s a special (bigger than ever) welcome week edition of the Update with a range of great new offers, registration details for the next staff fair and a prize draw
Quatuor Danel evening Concert with Richard Whalley
19 Sep 2018
7.30pm, 5 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Sarah Perry: Melmoth
19 Sep 2018
7pm, Thursday 11 October 2018, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
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20 Sep 2018
Any staff member can sign up to receive our daily news digest
SUMMIT at the Martin Harris Centre
20 Sep 2018
This September Andy Smith, Claire Lamont and Fuel bring SUMMIT to the Martin Harris Centre
President and Vice-Chancellor welcomes JEP report on USS valuation
20 Sep 2018
Nancy outlines the report’s findings and next steps
Free bike check-ups available at road safety event
20 Sep 2018
Staff and students can get free bike check-ups at a road safety event on Wednesday, 26 September from 9am until 3.30pm outside University Place
New documentary celebrates 60 years of Development Studies at Manchester
20 Sep 2018
Watch the new documentary now.
Undergraduate Open Days - Saturday, 29 September and 13 October
20 Sep 2018
With Undergraduate Open Days taking place on Saturday, 29 September and 13 October, staff may receive queries about what's happening on the day
Talk: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Food Therapy and Wellbeing
20 Sep 2018
Take the chance to hear about Chinese medicine from a well-known clinician and expert, organised by the Confucius Institute
Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers
20 Sep 2018
Blind Veterans UK will be unveiling ‘Victory Over Blindness’ – a statue depicting blinded World War One soldiers leaving the battle field, outside Manchester Piccadilly Station on Tuesday, 16 October
Ballroom and Latin for Beginners
20 Sep 2018
Wednesday 26 September - Wednesday 21 November at 1.05pm at the Martin Harris Centre
Do you use an Apple Mac? Don’t update yet (Updated May 2021)
21 Sep 2018
Updated May 2021: IT Services have confirmed that our core applications work as expected, and we're now happy for Mac users to update their Operating Systems to macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Free classes on National Fitness Day
21 Sep 2018
National Fitness Day is on Wednesday, 26 September
Let’s celebrate Bi Visibility Day
21 Sep 2018
It’s Bi Visibility Day on Sunday, 23 September so join in the bisexual community’s celebrations.
The Big Careers Fair for graduate roles, placements and internships
21 Sep 2018
Support our students to secure graduate roles or work experience opportunities by publicising our annual Big Careers Fair - organised by The Careers Service and open to all students and recent graduates
Staff wellbeing benefits fair
21 Sep 2018
Following the success of our Staff Wellbeing Benefits Fair in 2017, we are holding a bigger follow-up event in the Whitworth on Tuesday, 30 October, from 12pm until 2pm
Single use plastic action group launched
21 Sep 2018
What we are doing to tackle the issue of single use plastic
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
21 Sep 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market returns to campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone for engineering development
21 Sep 2018
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) has celebrated a key milestone in its construction
Local foodbank urgently needs help
21 Sep 2018
Due to the extreme weather on 20 September, Emmeline’s basement building was flooded
The Stellify Award – for our amazing students
24 Sep 2018
Formerly known as the Manchester Leadership Award, this award is given to students who distinguish themselves by learning about our world, developing their skills and serving our communities
Our Future drop-in sessions
24 Sep 2018
If you feel like you need some extra support with team sessions, help and advice is available via Our Future advocate drop-in sessions
Menopause at Manchester events
24 Sep 2018
There is an increasing focus on supporting women during the menopause and responsible employers are beginning to put policies and procedures in place to facilitate this
Show your support for the Wear Red Day campaign
24 Sep 2018
Each October 'Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC)' holds its annual Wear Red Day, an initiative supported by the University and College Union
National mathematical institute pairs with University to open Manchester office
24 Sep 2018
The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR) will be opening a new office in Manchester, in partnership with the University’s School of Mathematics
First cohort of managers become Inspiring Leaders
24 Sep 2018
Our fully revised management and leadership suite of programmes develops first 100 team leaders and starts again with 130 more – action from Staff Survey 2017
IT login issues - RESOLVED
24 Sep 2018
Some staff and students are reporting issues accessing some University IT services
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
24 Sep 2018
Clinic offered by fully supervised, final year students
Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome
24 Sep 2018
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Schemes – Round 1 now open
Speak Up! Stand Up! Campaign
24 Sep 2018
Launch of campaign against harassment, hate crime and sexual violence on Monday, 1 October - action from Staff Survey 2017
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Richard Whalley (piano)
24 Sep 2018
7.30pm, Friday 5 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
University Scheme awards 300th Teaching Fellowship
24 Sep 2018
Join over 300 colleagues in achieving a Higher Education Academy Teaching Fellowship
The University at the Labour Party conference
24 Sep 2018
Policy@Manchester take a wealth of research to Liverpool
Talk: 'Missing Children' - Ann Coffey MP
24 Sep 2018
26 September, 3pm - 4.30pm, G306 A/B, Jean McFarlane building
Macmillan Coffee Morning events around campus
25 Sep 2018
There's a number of World's Biggest Coffee Morning events happening around campus all week
WATCH: Our amazing Sustainability Challenge 2018
25 Sep 2018
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day – welcome to Manchester
Literature Live: Maura Dooley and Finuala Dowling
25 Sep 2018
7.30pm, Monday 8 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
The University of Manchester Public Engagement Champions Network 2018/19
25 Sep 2018
Passionate about public engagement with experience of helping coordinate public engagement activities? Join our champion scheme
Announcing our wellbeing lecture series
25 Sep 2018
We are delighted to confirm that as part of our wellbeing calendar of events for this year, we will be launching a new wellbeing lecture series
A Celebration of Muriel Spark: with Jackie Kay, Alan Taylor and Louise Welsh
25 Sep 2018
7.30pm, Tuesday 9 October 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Mohammed Hanif in Conversation
25 Sep 2018
7pm, Wednesday 10 October 2018 at the Central Library
WATCH: Developing our future vision
26 Sep 2018
Take the opportunity to share your ideas about the future of our University
Car Parks Permit office closure on Monday, 1 October
26 Sep 2018
The Car Parks Permit office will be closed on Monday 1 October for a system update
New arrangements for document shredding service
26 Sep 2018
The University's paper shredding and disposal service is now being run through Restore Datashred
BBC World Service looking for female experts
26 Sep 2018
The BBC is looking for female experts who’d like to appear on air as contributors to BBC World Service English programmes
Get ready for autumn commuting with these helpful cycling tips
26 Sep 2018
Autumn is on its way bringing darker evenings and mornings and colder, wetter weather
Central Procurement Office is making buying simpler
26 Sep 2018
Further improvements are being made to eMarketplace as a result of feedback from staff to simplify the purchasing experience for everyone
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
27 Sep 2018
We’re looking to recognise and celebrate those special people who always go ‘above and beyond’
USS consultation continues
27 Sep 2018
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Our Future 'Big Events'
27 Sep 2018
Your chance to get together with colleagues and students to talk about the future vision for the University
Staff benefits update - 27 September
27 Sep 2018
This week there are opportunities to Be Active, get some pampering and register for the Staff Fair
Managers’ Essentials update
27 Sep 2018
Earlier this year we launched our Managers’ Essentials toolkit, a website full of practical resources for managers in order to enable them to manage everyday people situations consistently and easily
University serves up new food market
27 Sep 2018
The University has launched a new market featuring local street food vendors in University Place
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
28 Sep 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
European Commission official to debate Brexit and the European Union's future
28 Sep 2018
One of the European Commission’s most senior officials, Mr Margaritis Schinas, is visiting the University to discuss the European Union's future challenges, including Brexit, immigration and the reform of the EU’s governance structures
University secures multi-million pound research partnerships with industry leads
28 Sep 2018
The University of Manchester has been awarded a pair of multi-million pound research grants to work with two leading industry partners, Astra Zeneca and AkzoNobel