News archive – November 2024
Develop your leadership skills with our Mediation Training Course
01 Nov 2024
Sign up for online Mediation Webinar on Tuesday 12 or Thursday 21 November
Men’s Health and Mental Health Awareness Month
01 Nov 2024
Sign up for Men's Health Awareness events this November
Appeal for tolerance following recent incident
03 Nov 2024
A statement from President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison
University unveils landmark report on advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
04 Nov 2024
As the UK’s first university to include social responsibility as a core goal, we have released a new report setting out how it is tackling the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Academic Promotions criteria and guidance now available
04 Nov 2024
We are pleased to announce that the guidance for colleagues who wish to apply for promotion in the 2024/2025 academic promotions round is now available.
Tuition fee and maintenance loan announcement
04 Nov 2024
A response from Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor
Additional closure day and funding for festive celebrations
05 Nov 2024
Message from Ele Morrissey, Executive Director of People
Lunchtime Calligraphy for Wellbeing at the Confucius Institute
05 Nov 2024
Are you looking for a lunchtime activity to improve your wellbeing? Join the Confucius Institute’s four-week Calligraphy for Wellbeing course and spend your lunch break doing something creative and mindful.
Talking creative and culture: Manchester’s “anthropological soup”
06 Nov 2024
Talk 200 – the latest podcast in our series to celebrate 200 years of education and innovation here at Manchester
Our Library news round-up
06 Nov 2024
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (November 2024)
Viewpoint: Manchester 2035: Funding a world-class university
07 Nov 2024
Read our latest Viewpoint post from Carol Prokopyszyn, Chief Financial Officer and Martin Schröder, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Manchester to lead new £8m research centre on equitable low carbon living
07 Nov 2024
University leads new centre to tackle sustainability transformations and low carbon inequalities.
Help us identify student roles for the new version of Stellify
07 Nov 2024
Can you help to identify student roles which could be included in the new version of Stellify?
Remembrance Day 2024
07 Nov 2024
Time for reflection
Anti-Bullying Week 2024
08 Nov 2024
Access Report and Support or train to be a Harassment Support Advisor
Help make Christmas special for a local care leaver
08 Nov 2024
Established in Manchester in 2013 by our former Chancellor, Lemn Sissay OBE, The Christmas Dinner hosts a fun and memorable Christmas Day to care leavers aged 18-25, who would otherwise be on their own.
StellarHE Leadership Programme for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse Colleagues
11 Nov 2024
Apply by Friday, 6 December
Access and success: 200 years of education without barriers here at Manchester
11 Nov 2024
Join President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison and guests for a very special final Talk 200 event – our podcast series to celebrate 200 years of education and innovation here at Manchester
Have your say on our University
11 Nov 2024
Take part in a short online survey about global university reputation – and enter a prize draw
Funding for health inequalities research
12 Nov 2024
Team Research Micro-catalyst 2024-25 is now open
Wi-Fi Transformation: Phase One complete
12 Nov 2024
We are proud to announce the successful completion of phase one of the Wi-Fi Transformation Project, a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing a world-class digital infrastructure.
President and Vice-Chancellor visits Cambridge to advance innovation partnership
12 Nov 2024
Professor Duncan Ivison joins delegation led by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham: “Working collaboratively, the partnership will build on the strengths of both cities’ universities and innovation ecosystems to deliver real benefits for our regions and beyond.”
Interim Chief Property Officer, Steve Jordan to leave for new role
13 Nov 2024
Steve Jordan will leave for a new role at the University of Birmingham in February
What tuition fee rises mean for our students
13 Nov 2024
Important information on tuition fee increases and support available for students
Income Office new office days
13 Nov 2024
Starting from the week commencing Monday, 11 November the Income Office will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm.
Get ready for the next Research Review Exercise (RRE)
14 Nov 2024
The next annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff will be opening in January 2025.
Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace
14 Nov 2024
Carly McLachlan, four-time Grammy Award winner Nile Rodgers, government officials, business leaders and climate organisations attend exclusive conference hosted by King Charles III.
National Grief Awareness Week (Monday, 2 to Friday 8 December)
14 Nov 2024
Sign up for our bereavement talk and social event with Greater Manchester Bereavement Service - Monday, 2 December
University celebrates success in global subject rankings
14 Nov 2024
We’ve risen in the global Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Subject Rankings results for 2024 and been ranked top in UK for four subject areas
Evaluating Your Practice event
15 Nov 2024
Discover strategies to evaluate and enhance your professional practice at an online event on Monday, 20 January, 2025.
UK Disability History Month
18 Nov 2024
Reflecting on Disability Livelihood and Employment
Our Making a Difference Awards are now open for entries
18 Nov 2024
Are you making a difference to society or the environment? Or do you know someone who is? If the answer is yes, then why not enter the University’s annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility.
Directorate of EDI shine at European Diversity Awards
18 Nov 2024
University EDI Directorate win Highly Commended trophy in the Diversity Team of the Year category at the European Diversity Awards
Ensuring your safety on campus
18 Nov 2024
At the University, the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and visitors is our top priority. We have implemented a range of measures to ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.
Additional boost in financial aid for students from low-income households
18 Nov 2024
Message from April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Making a Difference Award briefing session
19 Nov 2024
Thinking of entering or nominating for a Making a Difference Award? Join our online briefing session on Thursday 28 November for advice and tips.
Campus Support & Security win ‘Star Performance’ Award for SafeZone
19 Nov 2024
Paul Greenlees and wider Campus Support & Security team were rewarded for their efforts at the SafeZone Conference 2024.
Professor Ashley Blom appointed Vice-President and Dean of FBMH
19 Nov 2024
Message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison
Transgender Day of Remembrance
19 Nov 2024
Remembering those who have lost their lives to transphobia
Join our Research Communications Conference 2025
20 Nov 2024
Save the date – Wednesday, 5 March 2025 – to develop the skills you need to reach new audiences
Great Science Share for Schools wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
20 Nov 2024
Campaign that reached over 670,000 pupils in more than 3,500 schools, spanning 36 countries, this year is celebrated for its brilliant chemistry education
Make your nomination: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour, National Honours
20 Nov 2024
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive one of our University’s highest awards or a national honour. Deadline Friday 7 February, 2025.
Have your say on our University – reminder
21 Nov 2024
Take part in a short online survey about global university reputation – and enter a prize draw – by midnight on Monday, 9 December
Changes to membership of our Board of Governors
21 Nov 2024
A message from the Chair of the Board, Philippa Hird
Purple Place – new reward and benefits platform launched!
21 Nov 2024
From today (21 November) you can now access our brand-new reward and benefits platform 'Purple Place’, hosted by Reward Gateway. Purple Place replaces our previous provider Vivup
Book now: Cultural engagement information session
21 Nov 2024
Following previous ‘Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement’ information sessions which have taken place over the past year, we are now inviting colleagues to attend our next session – cultural engagement - taking place online on Wednesday 4 December at 12pm.
World Aids Day (Sunday, 1 December)
21 Nov 2024
Sign up for HIV Awareness in the Workplace Webinar on Thursday, 5 December
Fancy a festive stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel?
22 Nov 2024
A handy place to stay for Winter graduation, a Christmas party or a trip around the Christmas markets – with a staff discount!
University researchers ranked in global top 1% most influential academics
22 Nov 2024
More than a dozen colleagues feature in list demonstrating remarkable and far-reaching influence in their field, through rankings built on rigorous citation analysis.
Support the Manchester Christmas Dinner today
22 Nov 2024
The Manchester Christmas Dinner is an annual project founded in 2013 by our former Chancellor, Lemn Sissay OBE. It all started as one dinner in Manchester, but has since grown into a UK wide movement.
Jeanette Winterson at the John Rylands, 5 December
22 Nov 2024
All are welcome to join award-winning writer, acclaimed author and Professor of New Writing at The University of Manchester, Jeanette Winterson CBE, as she returns to the John Rylands Research Institute and Library this Christmas to read a story and talk about her work.
A new approach to University leadership
26 Nov 2024
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison
Project Unity secures government investment
27 Nov 2024
Researchers secure share of multimillion-pound investment from the Department for Business and Trade Research to work towards a net-zero automotive industry
New call: Manchester/ Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) research fund
27 Nov 2024
The next round of funding is now open
University receives $1.3m donation to create new cancer research fund
27 Nov 2024
Alumna Judith Sear accelerates our cancer research impact with generous gift to our North American Foundation for The University of Manchester (NAFUM), creating the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund
Pilot Digital Equity Fund for students to be launched in December
27 Nov 2024
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot Digital Equity Fund for students in December 2024.
Manchester Museum shortlisted for European Museum of the Year
27 Nov 2024
Manchester Museum has been announced as one of the nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2025.
December Payroll, Recruitment, and Employee Change Deadlines 2024
28 Nov 2024
Religious awareness days this December
28 Nov 2024
Observing religious celebrations this December
Stan's Secret Santa at Manchester Museum (3-8 December)
28 Nov 2024
Donate non-perishable Christmas food items, including chocolate selection boxes, biscuits and sweets and clothes for Barnabus and Mustard Tree
Manchester celebrates 200 years of excellence with new Studentships and Fellowships
28 Nov 2024
To celebrate its Bicentenary, Manchester will build on its research excellence legacy and invest in the future with an ambitious programme to fund and support researchers across its faculties.
Last chance to have your say on our University
29 Nov 2024
Take part in a short online survey about global university reputation and enter a prize draw – closes on Monday (9 December)
Evaluating your practice: An online event for University staff
29 Nov 2024
Join us for an interactive online event designed to explore various ways to evaluate and enhance your professional practice.
The University celebrates double win at Times Higher Education Awards
29 Nov 2024
The University wins two awards from Times Higher Education in recognition of its outstanding support to students and STEM research.