News archive – October 2018
Our Future drop-in sessions
01 Oct 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
Manchester Lecturer Wins International Teaching Award
01 Oct 2018
The British Academy of Management recognises the value of a ‘Manchester Education’
Making our senior leaders more visible
01 Oct 2018
FSE has invested heavily to provide informal opportunities for staff to meet its senior leaders.
Introductory message from Patrick Hackett
01 Oct 2018
An introductory message from our Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO) Patrick Hackett as he officially starts his new role
Trans*fer a Journey - new dates available
01 Oct 2018
Become more 'trans-aware' with this engaging workshop
Win £10,000 to launch your own spin-out
01 Oct 2018
Take part in UMIP’s Next Big Thing Competition 2018
Staff Wellbeing Fair – Tuesday, 30 October 2018
01 Oct 2018
All staff invited to free event – come together and see the wide range of wellbeing benefits that are available to you
Wellbeing Brief
01 Oct 2018
Optimistic October
Sanger embraces new approach to genomic research
01 Oct 2018
Three new Associate Faculty, including Patrick Cai from the University, will help to found the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s skills in synthetic genomics
Wellbeing Brief - Breast cancer
02 Oct 2018
Male and female colleagues are encouraged to find out more about breast cancer care
Become a school governor
02 Oct 2018
Staff are invited to find out more about becoming a school governor over a cuppa
Swaptober event to encourage buying smarter
02 Oct 2018
Your chance to sample unbranded stationery products from one of our main suppliers
Student system maintenance
02 Oct 2018
We’re performing some maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student system this weekend
Join the ResLife Team as an Administrative Assistant
02 Oct 2018
Help us support students in halls
IT Service Week is here
02 Oct 2018
IT Service Week runs from 1 to 5 October 2018 - and the theme this year is magic!
Be Active free classes next week
03 Oct 2018
From 8 until 12 October you can try a class before you buy
Record numbers of students take part in Welcome activities
03 Oct 2018
Students arriving in September were given a warm welcome to the city and campus, with record numbers participating in a variety of events and activities
Staff benefits update – 3 October
03 Oct 2018
Discover how you can save on baby sleep coaching, insurance, travel, physiotherapy - register for the Staff Wellbeing Fair and take part in a wellbeing prize draw
Could you be the difference for a looked after child or young person?
03 Oct 2018
Independent Visitors are volunteers and amazing people who befriend and spend time with a child or young person within Local Authority Care
The Future of the Corporation, Economy and Society
03 Oct 2018
Alliance Manchester Business School and the British Academy is bringing together a panel to share their latest thinking and research into the future of capitalism and the corporation.
Book your place on next week's staff learning and development courses
03 Oct 2018
Places available on Chairing Meetings That Deliver Results and Trans*fer - A Journey
Take part in a survey on university reputation
04 Oct 2018
Many staff will be familiar with our External Stakeholders Survey – a qualitative, biennial survey that seeks to understand stakeholder perceptions of our reputation and status
USS consultation continues
04 Oct 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'
04 Oct 2018
Your chance to get together with colleagues and students to talk about the future vision for the University
Undergraduate Open Day - Saturday, 13 October
04 Oct 2018
With an Undergraduate Open Day taking place on Saturday, 13 October, staff may receive queries about what's happening on the day
Join us at Science Spectacular 2018!
04 Oct 2018
Come along to the Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum on Saturday, 20 October from 11am to 4pm for a family fun science day
New Travel Management Partner
05 Oct 2018
Key travel appointed as new Travel Management partner
Change Management Essentials launch event
05 Oct 2018
We are extending our support for all those involved in making change happen at the University - action from Staff Survey 2017
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
05 Oct 2018
Announcing the winner of the October 2018 draw
Better World Showcase 2019
05 Oct 2018
Celebrating how the Faculty of Science and Engineering is Making a Difference
Podcasting in the University
05 Oct 2018
Do you podcast in your research group, department, school and/or Faculty at the University?
Our School Governors Initiative wins Spirit of Manchester Award
05 Oct 2018
More than 200 University staff volunteer their skills to help schools, and now the University's flagship School Governors Initiative has won a high-profile award
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
05 Oct 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Ensemble DENOTE
05 Oct 2018
1.10pm, Thursday 25 October at the Martin Harris Centre
UMIP Ignition Awards open funding call
05 Oct 2018
The UMIP Innovation Optimiser is pleased to announce the launch of our open funding call for the Ignition Awards, aiming to inspire and further build on the spirit of enterprise and innovation across the campus
Employee Lifecycle project - Making the University a better place to work
08 Oct 2018
The Employee Lifecycle Project outline upcoming changes to benefit staff
Maths and reading mentors needed
08 Oct 2018
Alliance MBS partner high school, Whalley Range, is looking for Maths and/or Reading Mentors who could work with Year 7-9 students
EPSRC announces further £14 million to keep UK Catalysis Hub sparking
08 Oct 2018
Professor Chris Hardacre and the University lead alongside two other institutions on UK’s Catalysis Hub that will support a nationwide research programme
Back Care Awareness Week
08 Oct 2018
This week there’s a national campaign to help people avoid back problems – University staff well-being gives you the information
Outlook – planned maintenance
08 Oct 2018
Between 5.45pm and 6pm (15 minutes) on Monday 8 October 2018, IT Services will be performing planned maintenance to Outlook and you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing your emails.
Join the ResLife Team - Residential Life Officer Vacancy
08 Oct 2018
Help us to support students in halls
MCR Strollers at Maggie’s Culture Crawl
08 Oct 2018
The University MCR Strollers raise £519 at Maggie’s Cancer Centre's Culture Crawl
World Mental Health Day
09 Oct 2018
This year’s theme is young people and mental health in a changing world – staff Well-being gives you the information
Join in UoM’s first Bake Off
09 Oct 2018
On Wednesday, 24 October from 1pm until 3pm colleagues will come together to show off their baking skills in categories including: gluten free, vegan, nut free, sugar free, brownies, cookies, classic cakes and everyone’s favourite - the show stopper
Brilliant and BAME
09 Oct 2018
Our first University-wide Black History Month Event was held on Wednesday, 3 October
Login changes: Outlook Web App
09 Oct 2018
From Tuesday 23 October 2018 staff and postgraduate research students logging in to the Outlook Web App (OWA) will need to use 2-factor authentication from Duo.
Manchester Recycle Week 2018
09 Oct 2018
The University is running a recycling week from 15 until 19 October in partnership with Manchester City Council, Manchester Student Homes and Manchester Metropolitan University
Help promote the Social Justice Challenge and Workplace Ethics Challenge
09 Oct 2018
This year, the Class of 2016 will become our first cohort of students to graduate with the prestigious Stellify Award
Do you know a student who would make an excellent leader?
09 Oct 2018
Manchester Students’ Union will be hosting their Part Time Officer Elections and you can help them by suggesting students you think would make excellent leaders
Issues with toilets and water supply in University buildings now resolved
09 Oct 2018
The issues with toilets and water supply now resolved
Local foodbank urgently needs help
09 Oct 2018
Emmeline’s Pantry is a local foodbank for vulnerable women and their families
WATCH: University marks its Foundation Day
10 Oct 2018
Scientist and businessman, Dr Gerald Chan will deliver the University’s prestigious annual Foundation Day lecture today
Social responsibility Big Ideas for Our Future
10 Oct 2018
Staff from across the University come together to discuss Big Ideas for Our Future
When Patrick met Patrick
10 Oct 2018
As we welcome our new Registrar and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO) Patrick Hackett, some of you may have noticed he shares his name with another staff member
Fiftieth anniversary of 'black power salute' to be celebrated at lecture
10 Oct 2018
The School of Social Sciences and the Runnymede Trust are delighted to welcome Olympic gold medal winner Tommie Smith to Manchester
Greater Manchester universities to offer more mental health support to students
10 Oct 2018
The new service will transform mental health provision for university students in Greater Manchester by making sure that it’s easier to get referred, regardless of where someone studies or lives and that young people are supported with the transition to university
Sing with the Wellbeing Choir
10 Oct 2018
You are invited to join the Wellbeing Choir who meet on Wednesday lunchtimes
Our Future 'Big Events'
11 Oct 2018
Your chance to get together with colleagues and students to talk about the future vision for the University
Staff benefits update – 11 October
11 Oct 2018
You can now save money with the EE mobile network via Voice Mobile, save on healthcare costs with Medicash, sign up for wellbeing courses plus the Staff Wellbeing Fair
Upcoming Postgraduate Open Days
11 Oct 2018
Please help us promote this event to our current students and offer-holders
MMS Presidential Meeting - 'Exploring the Arts, Medicine and Science'
11 Oct 2018
An opportunity to hear some of the University's most inspirational speakers explore the relationship between the 'Arts, Medicine and Science'
Take part in a survey on university reputation
11 Oct 2018
Many staff will be familiar with our External Stakeholders Survey – a qualitative, biennial survey that seeks to understand stakeholder perceptions of our reputation and status
Surgeries available on Research Information system Pure
11 Oct 2018
The Pure Support Team will be available at different venues across campus during lunchtimes to assist with any questions or queries you might have
Confucius Institute Talk: Chinese Gardens
11 Oct 2018
How a British botanist opened China to the West
Food and Drink Festival at the Students' Union
11 Oct 2018
The festival will run from Monday, 15 October to Friday, 19 October
Museum director shortlisted for Manchester People's Culture Award
11 Oct 2018
Esme Ward, Director of the Manchester Museum, is shortlisted for the Manchester People's Culture Award, supported by the Manchester Evening News
New Blackboard tool for checking file accessibility
11 Oct 2018
A new accessibility checking tool (Ally) is available in Blackboard for all 2017-18 and 2018-19 units as well as all organisation spaces.
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
12 Oct 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
Addressing Global Challenges – SBS film launches for National Biology Week
12 Oct 2018
Film launched at the Royal Society’s annual awards.
Our Future - your Big Ideas (so far!)
12 Oct 2018
Help shape a new vision and future strategic direction for the University
Grab yourself some freebies at the Food On Campus Food Fayre
12 Oct 2018
Find out more about Food On Campus, our suppliers and our new product range
Change to our recruitment advertising approach in Professional Services
12 Oct 2018
Message from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources, about a change to recruitment advertising in Professional Services
UMSS consultation update
12 Oct 2018
An update from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources, on the UMSS consultation process
Confucius Institute Choir Harmony looking for new members
12 Oct 2018
The Confucius Institute Choir Harmony is starting rehearsing again in October and is looking for new members
Confucius Institute cookery classes
12 Oct 2018
The Confucius Institute is hosting three fun and hands-on cookery classes led by Cracking Good Food at Manchester Deaf Centre
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Citizen of the World
14 Oct 2018
Citizen of the World: Mieczyslaw Weinberg (1919-1996) A Sung Life. 1.10pm, Thursday 8 November 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Staff wellbeing benefits fair
15 Oct 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
Launch of Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation
15 Oct 2018
Institute will see new approach in tackling medicine’s biggest challenges
Estates and Facilities develop new staff training application process
15 Oct 2018
Directorate of Estates and Facilities develop new approach to manage staff training - action from Staff Survey 2017
Enterprise Exchange Event - Funding Innovation - 31 October
15 Oct 2018
Navigating the 'Valley of Death'
Show your support for Wear Red Day
16 Oct 2018
Wear Red and show racism the red card
Manchester Recycling Week: polystyrene recycling
16 Oct 2018
Staff can now recycle polystyrene packaging on campus by leaving it alongside the nearest internal recycling bins
USS consultation continues
16 Oct 2018
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Free eye examination appointments available
16 Oct 2018
You can get an eye examination free when attending our University teaching clinic
Older people who self-harm at highest risk of suicide, finds study
16 Oct 2018
People over 65 who harm themselves are more likely to die by suicide than other age groups, according to new research published in The Lancet Psychiatry by Manchester and Keele University academics
Login changes to the Outlook Web App – two week extension
16 Oct 2018
Staff and postgraduate research students have until Tuesday 6 November before they will need to use 2-factor authentication from Duo to log in to the Outlook Web App (OWA)
Want to find out where the University has appeared in the news?
17 Oct 2018
Any staff member can sign up to receive our daily news digest
Pay increases and inflation
17 Oct 2018
The University has released information about pay increases and inflation
Manchester Recycling Week: cardboard recycling
17 Oct 2018
If you're wondering what to do with those cardboard delivery boxes, they can be recycled
Student wins Good Witness Challenge
17 Oct 2018
At the recent Welcome Fair, students were invited to take the 'Good Witness Challenge' at the University Security stand
How long should you keep your records for?
18 Oct 2018
Remember to check the University Records Retention Schedule
Grab yourself some freebies at the Food On Campus Food Fayre
18 Oct 2018
Find out more about Food On Campus, our suppliers and our new product range
Our Future 'Big Events'
18 Oct 2018
Your chance to get together with colleagues and students to talk about the future vision for the University
Surgeries available on Research Information system Pure
18 Oct 2018
The Pure Support Team will be available at different venues across campus during lunchtimes to assist with any questions or queries you might have
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) open day
18 Oct 2018
Come and see the new Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) and learn how you and your colleagues can work together
Obituary: Professor Paul O’Brien CBE
18 Oct 2018
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Paul O’Brien CBE FREng FRS
Our Future – submit your Big Idea
18 Oct 2018
Your chance to get involved and share your Big Idea about Our Future
Enjoy a Viennese-themed evening at Chancellors this Christmas
18 Oct 2018
Our Chancellors Hotel is hosting an exciting festive concert with the Northern Chamber Orchestra
Staff benefits update - 18 October
18 Oct 2018
You can now save money with the EE mobile network via Voice Mobile and register for the Staff Wellbeing Fair
EU Settlement Scheme
18 Oct 2018
University advice for EU colleagues ahead of second pilot of scheme to enable resident EU citizens and family members to apply for settled or pre-settled status
Blackwell's special evening events
18 Oct 2018
Blackwell’s has a couple of fantastic events coming up at the Anthony Burgess Foundation
Manchester Recycling Week: recycling residential electrical waste
18 Oct 2018
Find out how to recycle small electrical items
Professor Danielle George presents episode of BBC documentary Horizon
18 Oct 2018
A team of world experts reveal the mysteries of an avalanche's destructive power by finding out what is going on at its very heart
Take part in a survey on university reputation
18 Oct 2018
Many staff will be familiar with our External Stakeholders Survey – a qualitative, biennial survey that seeks to understand stakeholder perceptions of our reputation and status
Helping shape our future approach to University communications
18 Oct 2018
Over the summer the Division of Communications and Marketing conducted an all-staff survey asking for your views on how our University currently communicates with staff and what improvements could be made
Director of Communications and Marketing in Platinum publication
18 Oct 2018
Sally Sykes contributes to Chartered Institute of Public Relations' 70th anniversary celebrations
AMBS Executive Education shares best practice
19 Oct 2018
Professor Graham Winch features in video.
Networking and wellbeing opportunity for parents
19 Oct 2018
Staff Learning and Development are revising our offering for the Peer Support Group for Parents Returning from Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave
Win £10,000 to launch your own spin-out
19 Oct 2018
Take part in UMIP’s Next Big Thing Competition 2018
How inclusive is our University?
19 Oct 2018
Take the survey for Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and see if we can hit the Top 100 again
Manchester Recycling Week: plastic recycling
19 Oct 2018
Did you know the only types of plastic which are currently widely recycled are plastic bottles?
Dr Julian Skyrme is UK Director of the Year
19 Oct 2018
Dr Julian Skyrme is awarded UK Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
19 Oct 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street
First child-led exhibition opens at the Whitworth
19 Oct 2018
'We Are 11' is an exhibition curated by 11 year olds from Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Division of Communications and Marketing Big Ideas for Our Future
20 Oct 2018
Staff from across the Division of Communications and Marketing come together to discuss Big Ideas for Our Future
Open Access Week events and film screening
22 Oct 2018
Open Access Week takes place 22 – 28 October
Staff invited to attend the University Employability Showcase
22 Oct 2018
The event will provide an update on the latest student employability trends
Research Lifecycle Programme Open House Event
22 Oct 2018
Anyone at the University with an interest in research is invited to come along to our next event, to find out about the past three months' progress
Staff show their support for annual Wear Red Day
23 Oct 2018
On Friday, 19 October Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) held its annual Wear Red Day, which University and College Union (UCU) supports
Sing with the Wellbeing Choir
23 Oct 2018
You are invited to join the Wellbeing Choir who meet on Wednesday lunchtimes
Library acquires First World War online resource
23 Oct 2018
As the centenary of the ending of the Great War approaches, we’re pleased to announce that the Library has acquired a remarkable electronic archive entitled 'The First World War'
Join us at our wellbeing pop-up event
23 Oct 2018
Jane Frame of Friendinabox will host a mindful letter writing workshop prior to our Staff Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday, 30 October
Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal launches
23 Oct 2018
Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2018 has launched and the focus of the appeal is new toys for the age group 0-14 years
Come along to our Staff Wellbeing Fair
23 Oct 2018
All staff invited on Tuesday, 30 October – see the wide range of wellbeing benefits that are available to you
Do you use Crystal Reports?
23 Oct 2018
IT Services are taking steps to ensure that all our data is stored securely
Ian Kinloch funded by Royal Academy of Engineering to tackle industry challenges
23 Oct 2018
Academy funds leading engineers to tackle industry challenges
Manchester Academics visit the House of Lords regarding Responsible AI
23 Oct 2018
Manchester Academics visit the House of Lords to make the case for continued Government support into the development of Responsible AI
Second Open Research Forum
24 Oct 2018
The Second Open Research Forum will take place on Monday, 5 November
Grab yourself some freebies at the Food On Campus Food Fayre
24 Oct 2018
Find out more about Food On Campus, our suppliers and our new product range
The Diamond anniversary of the High Voltage Lab
24 Oct 2018
The High Voltage Lab in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering celebrates its 60 year anniversary
We're recruiting ResLife Advisors
24 Oct 2018
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
24 Oct 2018
Clinic offered by fully supervised, final year students
Staff benefits update – 25 October
25 Oct 2018
The staff wellbeing fair is nearly here – plus join a mindful letter writing course and other health discounts
Our Future Big Events
25 Oct 2018
Staff take part in University wide Our Future Big Events
USS consultation continues
25 Oct 2018
USS members and those eligible to join are being invited to take part in a consultation on USS contribution rates
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series: The Songs of Shostakovich and Weinberg
25 Oct 2018
Rosalind Dobson (Soprano) and Michelle Assay (Piano) perform the songs of Shostakovich and Weinberg. 1.10pm, Thursday 22 November 2018 at the Martin Harris Centre
Our Future – Big Idea submission
26 Oct 2018
Your chance to get involved and share your Big Idea about Our Future
Car Park Permit Office closure
26 Oct 2018
The Car Park Permit Office will close today at 12:30pm for staff training
Promote our annual Postgraduate Study Fair to students
26 Oct 2018
This is a brilliant opportunity for our student to meet with representatives from universities throughout the UK and overseas, and find out more about the variety of postgraduate course places on offer
Annual Teddy Chester Lecture: Evidence and policy in a world of fake news
26 Oct 2018
Martin McKee, Professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene, explores the origins of ‘fake news’ and traces examples of this phenomenon from the French Revolution to today’s Trump/Brexit-era
WATCH: Volunteering and Social Justice Fair proves popular with students
26 Oct 2018
Last week, over 1,300 students attended our annual Volunteering and Social Justice Fair
InStitches autumn sale for charity
26 Oct 2018
Help us raise funds for Wood Street Mission and Manchester Foodbank
Deadline extended: Win £10K to launch your own spin-out
26 Oct 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, academic workload and feedback from budding entrepreneurs, we have decided to extend the deadline for applications for UMIP's Next Big Thing competition from Wednesday, 31 October to Friday, 30 November
Share how you make a difference
26 Oct 2018
Share how you are contributing to Sustainable Development and we will donate £2 to charity
Changes to UMSS announced
26 Oct 2018
Find out more about what these mean for you if you’re a member of UMSS or eligible to join
Embracing a Digital Future: Ways of Working and Future Tech
26 Oct 2018
Limited places are available to University staff interested to hear from three guest speakers about their collective experiences of transformation and change.
Find out more about organising events at the University
26 Oct 2018
A few places are still available on a session running on Thursday, 22 November
Towards Excellence - a message from Patrick Hackett and PSLT
29 Oct 2018
A message from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Celebrate SpiNNaker 1 million – a flagship for neuromorphic computing
29 Oct 2018
Join colleagues in celebrating the delivery of the full 1 million processor SpiNNaker machine
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
30 Oct 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
Our Future – Big Idea submission
31 Oct 2018
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their Big Idea and took part in Our Future events
Make a child’s Christmas wonderful this year
31 Oct 2018
Give generously to Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2018
Get to know your new Travel Management System
31 Oct 2018
All staff are invited to attend a workshop to learn more about the new Travel Management System
Car Park D access road widening to start
31 Oct 2018
The planned works will start week commencing Monday, 5 November