News archive – September 2020
New workshop on managing stress
01 Sep 2020
Workshop will take place on Wednesday, 2 September
Where to direct students for Library information in Semester 1
01 Sep 2020
Information on Library services for new students
Online open meeting - teaching, learning and students
01 Sep 2020
Tuesday 8 September, 2pm - 3pm
Back to the lab: An insight into return to campus
01 Sep 2020
Senior Technical Operations Manager John Moore and Postgraduate Researcher Sarah Brown from the School of Environment, Education and Development reveal what it's like to return to campus after lockdown
Manchester Histories Digifest 2020 programme launch
01 Sep 2020
To celebrate Alf’s Act – 50 Years of Disabled People’s Rights, the digital festival will take place on Friday, 5 and Saturday, 6 September
Detailed guidance for returning to campus published
01 Sep 2020
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility and Chair of the Campus Reopening and Corporate Support Group
Manchester Museum to reopen its doors to the public
01 Sep 2020
Our Museum will reopen on Wednesday, 16 September
Reassurance on our continued use of Zoom
01 Sep 2020
Addressing concerns raised about use of Zoom in China, and our introduction of Microsoft Teams
Posture care whilst working from home
02 Sep 2020
How to take care of your posture and joints while working from home
Update on travelling to campus
02 Sep 2020
New information on car parking and charges, and cycle storage
Strategy to help Greater Manchester schools as they reopen
02 Sep 2020
One of our experts is leading a recovery strategy to help schools in Greater Manchester as they reopen after the coronavirus lockdown
Join colleagues at Bike Back Better meeting
02 Sep 2020
The group will be discussing plans for Cycle September
Manchester Postdoc Appreciation Week is coming
02 Sep 2020
Celebrate with postdoc colleagues on Friday, 25 September
Learn more about the work of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
02 Sep 2020
Meet Abney the cocker spaniel and a volunteer speaker on Wednesday, 16 September
Join our online celebration to mark University's Queen’s Anniversary Prize
02 Sep 2020
The Manchester Institute for Biotechnology (MIB) was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work supporting the UK’s leading position in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Staff benefits update
02 Sep 2020
Are you making the most of your staff benefits
Discover Microsoft Teams
03 Sep 2020
Interactive orientation events for staff and postgraduate research students
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
03 Sep 2020
Announcing the winner of the September 2020 draw
Online open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
03 Sep 2020
Monday, 14 September, 10.00am – 11.00am
Managing Remotely - new workshop
03 Sep 2020
A new workshop is available on managing teams remotely
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell takes up position as Chair of the Russell Group
03 Sep 2020
President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, has begun her term as the Chair of the Russell Group
Alumni engagement programme recognised in CASE Platinum Awards
04 Sep 2020
A pioneering alumni engagement programme has been recognised in the CASE Platinum Awards as the best activity across Europe and a global finalist in the category of Best Practices in Alumni Relations
Connect with colleagues at a virtual Crafternoon
07 Sep 2020
Thursday, 10 September at 2pm
Join our online celebration to mark University's Queen’s Anniversary Prize
07 Sep 2020
The Manchester Institute for Biotechnology (MIB) was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work supporting the UK’s leading position in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Process for reporting positive COVID-19 cases or self-isolation
07 Sep 2020
In our efforts to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and support the NHS Test and Trace programme, a standard University-wide process has now been agreed for all reports of positive COVID-19 cases or self-isolation, from both students and staff.
Webinar for USS members
07 Sep 2020
Our Role in Protecting Members' Pensions is part of a series of webinars keeping you up to date on the scheme, your pension and planning for the future.
Today, Open meeting: Teaching, Learning and Students
08 Sep 2020
Watch the live stream here at 2pm
Connect with colleagues at an online book club
08 Sep 2020
Read something new or explore a genre you wouldn’t usually read while connecting with colleagues
IT support arrangements during Start of Year
08 Sep 2020
As you may expect, IT support arrangements will look slightly different during 2020’s welcome period.
Interested in Sustainable Fashion?
08 Sep 2020
On Thursday, 10 September 1-2pm the South Manchester Clothing hub, Stitched Up will be giving a talk on Sustainable Fashion
Join alumni around the world to break a record
08 Sep 2020
Take part in the Worldwide Charity Run on Saturday, 19 September
Campus cleaning and ventilation information published
08 Sep 2020
Details of action taken by Estates and responsibilities for staff and students
University leaders come together for student call to action on COVID safety
08 Sep 2020
University leaders from across Greater Manchester have come together to remind students of their important role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 as the new academic year starts
Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
09 Sep 2020
Monday, 14 September, 10.00am – 11.00am
Posture care whilst working from home
09 Sep 2020
How to take care of your posture and joints while working from home
University social enterprises accepted on prestigious social science accelerator
09 Sep 2020
Three University enterprises selected to participate in Aspect Accelerator
Viewpoint: EDI matters
09 Sep 2020
Responding inclusively to transition and recovery
Mindset self-coaching resource
09 Sep 2020
Resource addresses issues such as confidence, wellbeing and imposter syndrome
Returning to work on campus – your views
10 Sep 2020
In August colleagues shared their views on returning to work on campus
Important update regarding TfGM electric vehicle charge points
10 Sep 2020
Ground floor electric vehicle charge points in Booth Street West car park to be upgraded
Electric pool car unavailable
10 Sep 2020
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the electric pool car is currently unavailable to hire out
Scheme to help students get online
10 Sep 2020
When the University went into lockdown, the Helpmegetonline scheme was launched so that students without a laptop or access to WiFi and were unable to purchase this and fulfilled certain criteria could request the loan of a laptop or a dongle
Important update regarding TfGM electric vehicle charge points
10 Sep 2020
Electric vehicle charge points in Booth Street West car park to be upgraded
What works? Your experiences of working during lockdown
10 Sep 2020
A summary of key findings is now available
Pure system now available
11 Sep 2020
The Pure system is now back online having been unavailable this morning
WATCH: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
14 Sep 2020
Today, Monday, 14 September, 10.00am – 11.00am
Boost your confidence with help from our online resources
14 Sep 2020
Has your confidence taken a battering lately, or perhaps you feel you have always had a lack of confidence?
Learn about pre-retirement
14 Sep 2020
Attend webinars on pre-retirement finance and lifestyle
Places available on Researcher to Innovator development programme
14 Sep 2020
Opportunity for researchers to develop their innovative thinking and enhance their understanding of the commercialisation process.
Microsoft Teams: live events and student launch
14 Sep 2020
Since the launch of Microsoft Teams in August for staff and postgraduate research (PGR) students, the uptake has been positive with more than 5,000 active users and rising.
Trade Union negotiating meeting update
15 Sep 2020
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Car Parks Office opening
15 Sep 2020
Car Parks Office to reopen on Wednesday, 16 September – but you will need to book an appointment in advance
Event: Climate Anxiety? What can we do about it?
15 Sep 2020
Join the Climate Network on Thursday, 17 September
Staff benefits update
15 Sep 2020
Sign up to meet Hearing Dog Abney
Help Lighthouse Laboratories Network expand their COVID-19 testing capability
16 Sep 2020
Register to help
Our AskMe campaign 2020
16 Sep 2020
Get involved in this year's AskMe and Welcome campaigns, to help welcome our new students
Manchester Museum and the Whitworth to reopen to the public
16 Sep 2020
Manchester Museum and the Whitworth art gallery are reopening their doors to the public from today (Wednesday, 16 September) for the first time since the lockdown came into place six months ago
Managing at Manchester – applications open
16 Sep 2020
We are pleased to announce that applications for 2020/21 cohorts of our successful Managing at Manchester programme are now open until Friday, 25 September
Free inter-site bus travel to resume
16 Sep 2020
From Monday, 21 September free travel on the 147 bus between north and south campus will resume
Posture care whilst working from home
16 Sep 2020
How to take care of your posture and joints while working from home
Our commitment to an on-campus experience
16 Sep 2020
Practicalities for face-to-face teaching in the forthcoming academic year
WATCH: Online open meeting - PSLT
17 Sep 2020
Recording now available
Mandatory Information Security and Data Protection training – reminder
17 Sep 2020
Have you completed your training?
Car park charges to be reinstated from Thursday, 1 October
17 Sep 2020
Colleagues who do not wish to pay for parking on a monthly basis because they are mainly working from home need to take action before Monday, 5 October
Black History Month: 'Brilliant and Black' with Professor Gary Younge
17 Sep 2020
On Thursday, 1 October award-winning author, broadcaster and columnist Professor Gary Younge will deliver this year’s keynote lecture to mark the start of Black History Month
Viewpoint: Blended and flexible learning
17 Sep 2020
Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Blended and Flexible Learning
Campus sees drop in energy consumption
18 Sep 2020
Campus sees 30% drop in electricity use during lockdown
Selected Food on Campus outlets to reopen
18 Sep 2020
Some Food on Campus outlets will reopen on Monday, 21 September 2020
Update on reading list materials from the Library
18 Sep 2020
The Library would like to thank staff for their support in getting teaching resources and reading lists ready for Semester 1
Countdown to the Social Justice Challenge begins
18 Sep 2020
Help students take their first step towards the Stellify Award
Innovative PPE respirator design could assist in the fight against COVID-19
18 Sep 2020
University staff and frontline medical workers have combined to design and test a new type of respirator to keep healthcare professionals safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Walk and cycle your way back to campus
18 Sep 2020
There's a variety of help and resources available
Updated research FAQ: Fellowships
18 Sep 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Updated travel FAQ: campus car parks
18 Sep 2020
Frequently asked questions are updated regularly
Writing for Wellbeing
19 Sep 2020
1pm – 2pm on Tuesday, 22 September on Zoom
Support and resources for periods of change and uncertainty
21 Sep 2020
Did you know the Staff Learning and Development Team have resources available to support staff during periods of change and uncertainty?
Car park charges to be reinstated from Thursday, 1 October
21 Sep 2020
Colleagues who do not wish to pay for parking on a monthly basis because they are mainly working from home need to take action before Monday, 5 October
Volunteering to restart on campus
21 Sep 2020
After a lot of hard work over the summer, plans are now in place for students to continue volunteering
What works? Your experiences of working during lockdown
21 Sep 2020
Full set of responses and infographics now available
Café Muse reopens its doors!
21 Sep 2020
Museum café opens again to the public
Celebrating and recognising the achievements of the University's research staff
21 Sep 2020
To celebrate and recognise the achievement of the University’s research staff, the Research Staff Strategy Group has introduced a new University awards scheme
Cleaning update: new display poster and how to get antiviral wipes
21 Sep 2020
New information from Estates and Facilities
The 2020 Irene Manton Lecture - Thursday, 3 December 2020
22 Sep 2020
Staff and students are invited to attend this year's Irene Manton Lecture: 'Metamorphosis: a 300 year story of intrepid women, rainforests and butterflies'
Don't be a victim of phishing
22 Sep 2020
Please be vigilant and double check the emails landing in your inbox before you act on them; those requests may not be genuine.
Guidance on supporting wellbeing during return to campus
22 Sep 2020
As staff start to return to campus in greater numbers, supporting wellbeing and mental health remains a critical task for our people managers
Finance Helpdesk telephone lines reopen
22 Sep 2020
The Finance Helpdesk phone lines are now open as usual, between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday
Updated risk assessment measures for campus reopening
22 Sep 2020
The University has produced instructions, guidance and made significant changes to ensure the campus is COVID-secure
Update: University working through new coronavirus measures
22 Sep 2020
More information to be communicated shortly
Connect with colleagues at an online book club
23 Sep 2020
Read something new or explore a genre you wouldn’t usually read while connecting with colleagues
Update on travelling to campus
23 Sep 2020
Information on car parking and charges, and cycle storage
Guidance on wearing face coverings on campus
23 Sep 2020
Make sure you are aware of when and where to wear a face covering, and what types are suitable
Reporting a positive COVID-19 test or self-isolation
23 Sep 2020
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our campus COVID-secure and protect each other and the NHS
Online event: author Ian McGuire talks about his latest novel
23 Sep 2020
Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing Ian McGuire will talk about The Abstainer - an epic story of revenge and obsession
Update for staff following Government announcements on increased COVID measures
23 Sep 2020
A message from Professor Nalin Thakkar and Karen Heaton
Car park charges to be reinstated from Thursday, 1 October
24 Sep 2020
Colleagues who do not wish to pay for parking on a monthly basis because they are mainly working from home need to take action before Monday, 5 October
Staff benefits update
24 Sep 2020
Great news from Jodrell!
Using the new NHS COVID-19 app – information for managers and staff
24 Sep 2020
App available from today and QR codes need to be generated for some areas of campus
FSE Students Hubs are open!
24 Sep 2020
Colleagues share their experiences of working at the two new temporary Student Support Hubs
Be Active classes
24 Sep 2020
From sunrise yoga to express body blast, there's something for everyone
IT Services student support arrangements during Start of Year
24 Sep 2020
IT support arrangements will look slightly different during 2020’s welcome period
Trade Union negotiating meeting update
25 Sep 2020
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources
Prevent Breast Cancer: Introducing the Update Hours
25 Sep 2020
The charity Prevent Breast Cancer will be streaming a series of live chats during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Black History Month at the Students’ Union
25 Sep 2020
The Students’ Union launch their Black History Month 2020 events programme
PositiviTEA – take a break and connect
28 Sep 2020
Wednesday, 14 October
University preparations and precautions to reduce the risk of COVID infection
28 Sep 2020
The University is continuing to make the campus as safe as possible for staff, students and the local community
Car park charges to be reinstated from Thursday, 1 October
28 Sep 2020
Colleagues who do not wish to pay for parking on a monthly basis because they are mainly working from home need to take action before Monday, 5 October
Pure is currently unavailable
28 Sep 2020
The Pure support team are aware of the issue and will post an update once available
Pure system now available
28 Sep 2020
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the downtime
New guidance and resources to support staff in teaching and assessment design
28 Sep 2020
Support for teaching and assessment in upcoming academic year on the Institute of Teaching and Learning website
FREE fitness and wellbeing sessions for staff on campus
28 Sep 2020
Safe, socially-distanced exercise classes from Monday, 28 September to Friday, 2 October
Using Microsoft Teams in teaching and learning activity
28 Sep 2020
Microsoft Teams is now available for all staff and students across the University. It provides a suite of collaboration tools that you may find useful in communicating with your students as part of teaching.
Launch of new Remote PC cluster access service
29 Sep 2020
IT Services are launching an updated service allowing students and teaching staff to access PC clusters remotely
Reporting a positive COVID-19 test or self-isolation
29 Sep 2020
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our campus COVID-secure and protect each other and the NHS
Microsoft Teams on managed computers
29 Sep 2020
The latest version of Microsoft Teams will be installed on all University managed computers (Windows 7 and 10) from 8pm this evening
Keep fit and well through autumn and winter
30 Sep 2020
UoM Sport have organised a jam-packed programme to help keep you fit and healthy
Research beacons ‘COVID Catalysts’ campaign launches
30 Sep 2020
A suite of lectures identifying how the coronavirus pandemic has acted as a catalyst to drive change across key topics, from addressing inequalities to developments on climate change, went live today (Wednesday, 30 September)
Toolkit developed to help students study online during COVID-19 pandemic
30 Sep 2020
In response to the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, a Manchester expert has developed a new tool to help students to learn effectively online while their physical lectures and seminars are not taking place
Support and resources for periods of change and uncertainty
30 Sep 2020
In order to support staff during periods of change and uncertainty, the Staff Learning and Development team has a range of resources available