News archive – September 2024
Applications streaming software launched in PC clusters
02 Sep 2024
Our new applications streaming software, AppsAnywhere is now live on cluster PCs. This service allows more flexible delivery of teaching and learning applications across campus, which makes it simpler to find and launch the software you need.
World Suicide Prevention Day Webinar
02 Sep 2024
Let’s talk about suicide webinar hosted by Zero Suicide Alliance on Monday, 9 September
Book now: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison
02 Sep 2024
Taking place 10:30am-12pm, Thursday 19 September
Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure) Policy
03 Sep 2024
New Whistleblowing Policy and reporting procedure now available
University new member of the Good Employment Charter
03 Sep 2024
The Charter – created by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Greater Manchester districts, trade unions, employers and employees from all sectors – aims to raise employment standards across the region
Learn Mandarin at the Confucius Institute this autumn
03 Sep 2024
Want to challenge yourself after the summer break and learn a new language? Did you know native Mandarin speakers make up 14% of the world’s population?
Connectivity issues on campus - resolved
04 Sep 2024
Information about IT connectivity issues
Showcasing University facilities and equipment on Research Explorer
05 Sep 2024
A chance to demonstrate how the facility or equipment you manage can support colleagues and partners on the external facing web portal of Pure.
Organic veg for sale on campus
05 Sep 2024
Collect your box of fruit and veg every week from The Veg People, an environmentally-friendly organisation that the University helped set up in 2015
University celebrates triple nomination in prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
05 Sep 2024
The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence, innovation and community.
Manchester expert appointed as Chair of UK2070 Commission
06 Sep 2024
Professor Cecilia Wong takes up new post at independent inquiry into city and regional inequalities in the United Kingdom
New attendance monitoring tool SEAtS to launch later this month
06 Sep 2024
Message from Professor Dan George, Associate Vice President of Blended and Flexible Learning and Project Sponsor, on the University-wide implementation of SEAtS - our new attendance monitoring platform.
Professor of Critical Care Medicine becomes Vice Dean for Health and Care Partnerships
06 Sep 2024
Professor Paul Dark took up the role, based in FBMH, on 1 September.
The Bee Cup launches across campus
09 Sep 2024
Sip sustainability with The Bee Cup, a reusable cup scheme and joint initiative between the University, Manchester City Council, and InOurNature. It has launched in several hot drink locations across campus and on Oxford Road on Monday, 9 September.
World Suicide Prevention Day
09 Sep 2024
Raising awareness of suicide and supporting those affected by it
IT maintenance and downtime: Tues 10 and Thurs 12 September
09 Sep 2024
IT Services need to perform critical planned maintenance in readiness for Start of Year.
Are you a future National Teaching Fellow?
09 Sep 2024
The Institute of Teaching and Learning welcomes expressions of interest in being nominated for the following AdvanceHE Teaching Excellence recognition schemes in the next annual cycle (2024/25)
Summer round-up: Everything you might have missed
09 Sep 2024
For colleagues who have spent time away over the summer, we have compiled the main announcements that will help you prepare for the new academic year.
Graide Pilot - exploring how AI can improve marking times and feedback quality in STEM
09 Sep 2024
A pilot looking at a STEM based, AI enabled, Assessment software called Graide will be held at 11am, Thursday 12 September
Teams Build Dreams…
10 Sep 2024
Team Research Community Event – launch of micro-catalyst funding call 2024/5 on Tuesday, 15 October
Manchester University Press releases Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell
10 Sep 2024
Book by acclaimed music journalist, Patrick Clarke is the first in MUP’s British Pop Archive series
Manchester scientist and broadcaster honoured by the Royal Society
10 Sep 2024
Professor of Zoology, Matthew Cobb awarded the prestigious Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture
Bone Density Tests at the Sports Centre
10 Sep 2024
Book your appointment for Tuesday, 8 October
Book club – September meeting
11 Sep 2024
Next meeting Friday, 27 September, 12.30-1.30pm and will cover The Invisible Women’s Club by Helen Paris and The Yield by Tara June Winch.
Towards Digital Equity - Introducing our new Digital Equity Charter
11 Sep 2024
Professor Jane Mooney, Chair of the Flexible Learning Digital Equity Working Group, introduces our new Digital Equity Charter.
Dr David Abrutat: Lovell’s Spies – GCHQ and the Cold War
11 Sep 2024
A part of the captivating series of Heritage Lectures in the iconic Jodrell Bank Space Dome, this lecture will take place on Thursday 26 September, 7:30pm-9pm. In person lecture and livestream options available.
Changes to the Purchasing Card request process
11 Sep 2024
There have been some changes to the Purchasing Card process that requesters need to be aware about.
Improving the diversity and inclusivity of research here at Manchester
12 Sep 2024
Colleagues are invited to take part in a study exploring how opportunities for collaboration with industry are disseminated among staff – find out more
Observing religious awareness days in October and November
12 Sep 2024
Upcoming religious celebrations this autumn
Update on pay award 2024/25
12 Sep 2024
Implementation of pay increases for colleagues in September payroll
University heating update: winter schedule
13 Sep 2024
As we prepare to welcome our new and returning colleagues and students back to the University, the Directorate of Estates and Facilities will be closely monitoring the extended weather forecast to determine the appropriate time to switch to winter heating across campus.
Our new Library news round-up
16 Sep 2024
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (September 2024)
M62 closure this weekend
16 Sep 2024
Plan your journey - disruption expected as Network Rail replaces the existing bridge that takes trains over the M62, between junction 19 and 20 near Rochdale.
Welcome 2024 - Supporting new students on campus
16 Sep 2024
Welcome Week 2024 kicks off today (Monday 16 September), marking the start of an exciting two-week period for our new undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Develop your research impact – new training dates
17 Sep 2024
Learn how to work with stakeholders more strategically and how to plan for, communicate and evidence your work’s results in the real world.
New Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research
17 Sep 2024
The University welcomes Professor Stephanie Snow as our new Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research.
Help us support our students’ digital equity
18 Sep 2024
Signpost our students to a range of resources to help support the recent launch of our Digital Equity Charter
University continues to be national leader in knowledge exchange
18 Sep 2024
The University of Manchester has achieved the highest possible score for its work with intellectual property and commercialisation, research partnerships and public and community engagement in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework rating by Research England.
Wild Researchers Night
18 Sep 2024
What can AI teach us about the nation's favourite pet? How will seaweed save the world? What's in the mud beneath our feet? Find out the answers at Manchester Museum’s Wild Researchers Night on Wednesday, 25 September.
Book now: Join our Foundation Day celebration
18 Sep 2024
This year’s celebrations will take place on Wednesday, 2 October at 3.30pm in the University Place
University becomes an Endometriosis Friendly Employer
19 Sep 2024
University helps break taboos by becoming an Endometriosis Friendly Employer
Nominations open for the 2025 President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards
19 Sep 2024
Nominations are open – this is your opportunity to recognise your colleagues for making an outstanding contribution to our University
Planned disruption to Wi-Fi
20 Sep 2024
IT Services and its network partners need to perform maintenance work which will affect Wi-Fi access on campus and in halls.
Opening up Research programme launches
20 Sep 2024
Join us – along with President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Research, Professor Colette Fagan – at a special event on Monday, 28 October
Bi-Visibility Day
23 Sep 2024
Celebrate Bi-Visibility Day on Monday, 23 September
Charles Street Car Park is closing
23 Sep 2024
Charles Street Car Park will be closing on Sunday, 20 October, as part of the University’s process of vacating buildings that form part of the ID Manchester site.
FoodOnCampus rebrands as Unicafe
23 Sep 2024
FoodOnCampus, our network of cafés across campus run by the University, has officially been rebranded as Unicafe
Watch: Recording of Townhall with Duncan Ivison
23 Sep 2024
The townhall with President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison took place on Thursday, 19 September
The Manchester Christmas Dinner – volunteers needed
23 Sep 2024
Volunteers needed to get involved in The Manchester Christmas Dinner Steering Group
Announcing our Teaching Excellence Awards Winners 2024
24 Sep 2024
The Institute of Teaching and Learning is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Teaching Excellence Awards on behalf of the University.
Student Experience Programme (SEP) evaluation update
24 Sep 2024
The timeline for the evaluation of the ‘people and structures’ element of SEP has been extended and more opportunities to get involved have been created.
Professor of Criminology awarded Fellowship of Academy of Social Sciences
25 Sep 2024
Judith Aldridge one of 45 leading social scientists chosen for highlighting the importance of social sciences to understanding and tackling challenges facing society today.
Black History Month
25 Sep 2024
Events and activities coming up this October
EDI Leadership Development programmes launching this autumn
25 Sep 2024
Applications for 100 Black Women Professors are now open
Interested in playing netball and competing in the Campus Netball League?
26 Sep 2024
We have two teams that play in the women’s social netball University Campus Netball League and are looking for new players for the 2024/25 season.
Join our Appeals, Complaints, Conduct, and Discipline (ACCD) Network
26 Sep 2024
Are you involved in student casework or related support? Our University has an active network for all colleagues (PS or academic) involved in academic appeals and complaints, and academic or non-academic conduct and discipline issues.
Active Travel Breakfast event for colleagues
26 Sep 2024
Sign up for Active Travel Breakfast on Wednesday,16 October 2024
Shofar in the Park
26 Sep 2024
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) in the park on Thursday, 3 October
World Mental Health Day - Thursday, 31 October
26 Sep 2024
Sign up for World Mental Health Day webinar
Introduction to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement - Wednesday, 9 October
26 Sep 2024
Find out more about our University’s commitment to social responsibility, civic engagement and public engagement sessions for staff
Manchester researchers awarded major ERC grants
27 Sep 2024
European Research Council funding for projects that will revolutionise early detection of brain diseases, investigate gut microbiome interaction in cancer immunity and help to discover new chemistry and physics
£1.7bn innovation district opens its doors and reveals new name, Sister
27 Sep 2024
Previously known as ID Manchester, the science and technology innovation district that will be delivered over the next 15 years, unveils its new name, Sister
What’s on in October?
30 Sep 2024
Welcome to October’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.
Winter heating schedule update
30 Sep 2024
Heating has started to be turned on across campus after temperature monitoring by the Directorate of Estates & Facilities
Cadmus now available to help to improve assessment
30 Sep 2024
We are happy to announce that a new assessment tool called Cadmus will be available to use in Blackboard across the University from today, Monday, 30 September.
The University of Manchester joins the UK Town and Gown Association
30 Sep 2024
The University of Manchester, along with Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester City Council and Manchester Student Homes (the university housing service for both The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University), is delighted to join the UK Town and Gown Association (UKTGA) under their new membership model.
Thanks to all staff for Welcome 2024
30 Sep 2024
The team that co-ordinated Welcome 2024 would like to thank everyone involved in delivering it this year.