News archive – November 2023
UKRI Open Access policy for longform publications
01 Nov 2023
Webinar on new policy – Wednesday, 8 November
Experian subscription offer ends soon
01 Nov 2023
The offer is open to all University staff and PGR students
Men’s Health Awareness Month
01 Nov 2023
Sign up for free men's health events
Michael Wood to launch latest book at The Portico Library
01 Nov 2023
‘China’s Greatest Poet: In the Footsteps of Du Fu’ is described as a beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world’s greatest poets
Rethinking our Finance Transformation Programme
02 Nov 2023
A decision has been made by the Programme Board not to proceed with the Finance Transformation Programme
New CLE supplier to replace Blackboard Learn in 2025 announced
02 Nov 2023
Following extensive consultation with staff and students, the Flexible Learning team can now reveal which CLE (central learning environment) system has been chosen to replace Blackboard Learn in 2025.
Take part in our 5k Purple Wave Santa dash
02 Nov 2023
Join our festive 5km run, walk or jog on Wednesday, 6 December at Platt Fields Park
Houseplant sale at the Students' Union
02 Nov 2023
Find a plant for your home or office at the Students' Union houseplant sale, from Monday, 6 to Wednesday, 8 November, 10am until 7pm
A clarification on current demonstrations
02 Nov 2023
The University of Manchester has no involvement with the Israeli defence sector
MUP to publish series of books drawing from the British Pop Archive
03 Nov 2023
Manchester University Press will be publishing an exciting series of short books, taking inspiration from the British Pop Archive (BPA) which is currently housed at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Black Fell: Combining gaming and opera for a compelling effect
03 Nov 2023
Senior Lecturer Frances Leviston is launching a new, online interactive digital opera in partnership with Martin Suckling, Head of Music at the University of York
Introducing our latest Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellows
03 Nov 2023
The new Fellows will work on year-long projects to enhance teaching and learning
Book now: Open meeting on pensions
03 Nov 2023
Wednesday, 15 November 1-2pm
Talk Money Week
06 Nov 2023
Improve your financial wellbeing
University awarded Silver REC award
06 Nov 2023
We are the second UK university to be awarded a Silver Race Equality Charter award
Open Access monograph competition 2023/24
06 Nov 2023
Authors can enter if they will soon be publishing a monograph, or if they published one on or after 1 October 2022
Essential maintenance on Campus Solutions Student System
07 Nov 2023
IT Services need to perform maintenance on the Campus Solutions Student System on Thursday 9 November.
Nominations open: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour and national honours
07 Nov 2023
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive one of our University’s highest awards or a national honour
Former Ukrainian President delivers guest lecture
07 Nov 2023
Viktor Yushchenko and his wife Katherine visited to speak to students about the war in his country, after attending events in Ireland to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement
Find out more about our University’s commitment to social responsibility
07 Nov 2023
Social responsibility, civic engagement and public engagement: open sessions for staff
Pure research information system: automatic access
07 Nov 2023
We are pleased to announce that colleagues who hold a teaching, or teaching and scholarship role will have automatic access to Pure, our research information system
Join our live debate: the rights and wrongs of animal research
07 Nov 2023
Some of the leading thinkers on different sides of the debate around animal research are to take on the issue in front of staff and students in a live event at the Whitworth Hall on 28 November, between 7pm and 9pm
Outcome of UCU ballot
07 Nov 2023
The University and College Union (UCU) fails to reach the legal threshold for a further mandate for industrial action
Work Experience Bursary: Applications now open
08 Nov 2023
Funding career opportunities for full-time undergraduates
Could you help with a gift for our Manchester Christmas Dinner?
08 Nov 2023
The Manchester Christmas Dinner is a movement started here in Manchester 10 years ago by our former Chancellor, Lemn Sissay OBE, and gives care leavers aged 18 to 25 a Christmas Day to remember
November offers from Beauty Bee
08 Nov 2023
Special prices available for treatments during November 2023
Changes to the usage of video portal videos on external websites
09 Nov 2023
Information for colleagues who embed videos from the Video Portal on non-University websites
The University of Manchester signs the Armed Forces Covenant
09 Nov 2023
The University pledges its commitment to the Armed Forces Community
Remembrance Day 2023
09 Nov 2023
Celebrating Diwali
10 Nov 2023
Wishing our colleagues and students a very Happy Diwali
Join our next book club meeting
10 Nov 2023
The next meeting is on Friday, 24 November, 12.30 to 1.30pm
Disability History Month
10 Nov 2023
Disability History Month takes place 16 November to 16 December
Planned maintenance on University Documents service
10 Nov 2023
IT Services will perform maintenance on the University Documents service (documents.manchester.ac.uk) on Friday, 17 November from 10am
In conversation with Dan Sarginson - International Men’s Day, 21 November
10 Nov 2023
Former rugby league international, Dan Sarginson, will share his personal battle with mental health and his road to recovery.
Events to mark National Productivity Week
10 Nov 2023
Over 15 events are being held across the UK and these will be held both online and in key cities across the UK, including Belfast, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Warwick
Anti-bullying week
13 Nov 2023
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 that takes place from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November
Fire Awareness Training
13 Nov 2023
Complete your online Fire Awareness training by the end December 2023
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
13 Nov 2023
Announcing the winner of the November 2023 draw
Winter graduation ceremonies: hospitality arrangements
14 Nov 2023
Our Hospitality on Campus team can help you with planning post-ceremony celebrations
AI: Should we be pessimistic or optimistic?
14 Nov 2023
Join our Alumni Events team for panel discussion on the future of AI technology on Tuesday, 5 December
Funding boost for cost of living student support
14 Nov 2023
Our University’s Cost of Living Working Group has been awarded a further £30k for the continued delivery of several key initiatives
New Director of the Pankhurst Institute appointed
14 Nov 2023
Professor Alejandro Frangi (FREng) becomes Director of the Pankhurst Institute
Counting down to our bicentenary
15 Nov 2023
In less than two months our University turns 200 and our bicentenary celebrations begin
Watch live: Open meeting on pensions
15 Nov 2023
Today, 1-2pm
Law Fair comes to campus: encourage our students to attend
15 Nov 2023
The annual Law Fair takes place this year on Tuesday, 21 November
Events at AMBS during December
15 Nov 2023
Sign up to attend
Reminder: Aquatics car park - spaces available for current permit holders
16 Nov 2023
The Car Parks Office invites applications from current permit holders wishing to transfer from their current car park to the Aquatics Centre car park
Our Making a Difference Awards are now open for entries
16 Nov 2023
Are you making a difference to society or environment? Or do you know someone who is? Our annual Making a Difference Awards are now open for entries and nominations
Win a free night in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester
16 Nov 2023
How would you like the chance to win one free night at Manchester’s Hyatt Regency Hotel?
Book launch: David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the sun machine by Nicholas Royle
16 Nov 2023
Come along to our book launch on 29 November from 5pm until 7pm, the Samuel Alexander Building, Room A7
Festive Event celebrating our NHS 75th Anniversary - John Lewis Cheadle
17 Nov 2023
In collaboration with Professor Dame Robina Shah, Director of the Doubleday Centre for Patient Experience
StellarHE leadership programme
17 Nov 2023
Deadline extended to Monday, 11 December due to a technical issue
Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal: could you make a donation?
17 Nov 2023
Help give children from low-income families a happy and memorable Christmas by donating a gift
Transgender Day of Remembrance
20 Nov 2023
Remembering those who have lost their lives to transphobia
Men’s Health Awareness Month
20 Nov 2023
Sessions available for Men’s Health Awareness Month events
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
20 Nov 2023
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 28 November, 12:30-1:30pm
Connectivity issues - resolved
20 Nov 2023
IT Services are investigating issues when using some services on and off campus
Organising your festive celebrations: what you need to know
20 Nov 2023
It’s the time of year when many colleagues plan their team celebrations
Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies
21 Nov 2023
The University of Manchester Response
Submit your teaching resources for Semester 2
21 Nov 2023
Plus a reminder about exam and assessment support available to our students from the Library
Pudsey's Patisserie raises £631 for BBC Children in Need
21 Nov 2023
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities held their annual bake sale in aid of BBC Children in Need on Tuesday, 14 November
Ending soon: Experian subscription offer
22 Nov 2023
The offer is open to all staff and PGR students who were with the University at the time of the cyber incident
Christabel Pankhurst Institute officially opens flagship building
22 Nov 2023
The multimillion-pound research and innovation institute that builds on Manchester’s academic strengths in AI, digital health and advanced materials officially opened last week
Embracing the magic of autumn
22 Nov 2023
Watch our film and experience the wellbeing benefits of nature on campus
Islamophobia Awareness Month
22 Nov 2023
IAM 2023 #Muslim Stories staff panel event on Monday, 27 November
Solstice and Equinox series: with Jeanette Winterson CBE and Alice Oswald
22 Nov 2023
The ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series of events, presented by Creative Manchester, continues this December with appearances from two high-profile writers in two of our finest cultural institutions
Task and Finish Group – addressing operational issues
22 Nov 2023
An update from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO)
Complete our quick survey: opportunities and challenges of AI
22 Nov 2023
Digital Futures is leading a review of AI that will report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Governors
Read our first quarterly research and impact newsletter of the academic year
23 Nov 2023
Research and Impact @Manchester – Autumn 2023
Winter Solstice Season at Jodrell Bank
23 Nov 2023
As the nights get darker, be inspired by a stellar season of events at Jodrell Bank
Staff benefits update
23 Nov 2023
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals including TOTUM, RAC, Vivup and much more
Pronouns on your Microsoft 365 profile – new feature
23 Nov 2023
From today (Thursday, 23 November) you will have the option to add pronouns to your Microsoft 365 profile
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women
24 Nov 2023
UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls
Greater Manchester Investment Zone announced in Autumn Statement
24 Nov 2023
A new Investment Zone for Greater Manchester, announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement earlier this week, is expected to create 32,000 jobs and leverage £1.1 billion of private sector investment
University Old Quad to be remodelled
24 Nov 2023
Historic section of campus to be redesigned as part of upcoming bicentenary celebration and commitment to sustainability
An update on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) on campus
24 Nov 2023
Following further investigations, the University has now identified the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels in limited locations within the Schuster building
December payroll deadlines and pay dates
24 Nov 2023
Deadlines for December payroll, plus details of December pay dates
Our impact on the city-region and beyond unveiled
27 Nov 2023
Evaluation of REF2021 impact case studies highlights examples of our research and innovation bringing economic, health and cultural benefits - locally, nationally and internationally
Festive shopping at Manchester Museum and the Whitworth
27 Nov 2023
Get an exclusive 15% staff discount at the Museum on Monday, 4 December and the Whitworth on Tuesday, 12 December
Digital Experience Insights Survey is open - complete your survey now
27 Nov 2023
We want to hear from you
December offers from Beauty Bee
27 Nov 2023
Special offers available for treatments now and during December
Stonewall Workplace Equality Index survey
27 Nov 2023
Share your views on how inclusive we are for LGBT+ colleagues
Giving Tuesday - Thank you for your generosity
28 Nov 2023
Giving Tuesday takes place on Tuesday, 28 November and is the international day of giving back
Estranged Students Solidarity Week: support available
29 Nov 2023
Our University offers enhanced support to estranged students
Open call for contributors to our bicentenary festival, Universally Manchester
29 Nov 2023
From poetry to physics, healthcare to music, science to the arts, we are looking for contributors to take part in our flagship bicentenary event – Universally Manchester festival
Join a candelight carol service at Holy Name Church
29 Nov 2023
The service will be held on Wednesday, 13 December at 7pm
‘Stanta Claws’ is coming to town
29 Nov 2023
Manchester Museum’s beloved Tyrannosaurus rex, Stan, is getting into the festive spirit by pulling on his Santa hat for a charity gift appeal
Epilepsy Action: Talk and Support Group
30 Nov 2023
The next meeting is on Thursday, 7 December at 7pm until 8:30pm
StellarHE leadership programme
30 Nov 2023
Deadline extended to Monday, 11 December due to a technical issue
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
30 Nov 2023
Shine a light on Persons with Disabilities this Monday, 4 December at the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
Finances at a glance 22/23
30 Nov 2023
An overview of our Financial Statements for 22/23
Planned disruption to IT login service and IT Account Manager
30 Nov 2023
IT Services need to perform maintenance on Tuesday, 5 December which will result in disruption to the IT login service and IT Account Manager
UNISON information sessions
30 Nov 2023
Information sessions will take place from Monday, 4 December to Friday, 15 December