News archive – December 2022
Double win at Manchester Culture Awards
01 Dec 2022
Our Museum and former Chancellor Lemn Sissay were announced as winners at an award ceremony in Manchester on 24 November
Would you like to progress your career and are wondering where to start?
01 Dec 2022
Resources available through L&OD to support you to develop your career
Marking World Aids Day together
01 Dec 2022
We're supporting World Aids Day on Thursday, 1 December, plus read more from one of our graduates, Kieran Yates, as he answers questions about living with HIV
Our University's financial performance 2021/22
01 Dec 2022
A message from Professor Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Carol Prokopyszyn, Chief Financial Officer
Watch live: Flexible Learning open meeting
01 Dec 2022
You can watch the livestream at 2pm today (Thursday, 1 December)
Reporting strike days
01 Dec 2022
A reminder of what you need to do if you participated in strike action or action short of strike (ASOS)
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2023/24: information sessions
01 Dec 2022
Book a session to find out more
Get in the festive spirit at the St Peter's House carol service
02 Dec 2022
Join this year's carol service on Friday, 16 December at 1pm
Updating the way our devices connect to the internet
02 Dec 2022
Work to take place on Monday, 5 December and Tuesday, 6 December 2022, with a minimal risk of disruption
Watch: Behind the scenes at our Museum gift shop
02 Dec 2022
Manchester Museum may be closed, but colleagues from the Museum gift shop are gearing up for a busy festive season
Take part in this year’s Winter Wheelers challenge
02 Dec 2022
Winter Wheelers is on from 1 – 25 December and there are prizes up for grabs every day
Graphene partnership with Khalifa University aims to tackle global challenges
02 Dec 2022
An ambitious partnership between our University and Abu Dhabi-based Khalifa University of Science and Technology has been agreed with the aim to deliver a funding boost to graphene innovation that will help tackle the planet’s big challenges
Upcoming events from Be Active
02 Dec 2022
Join our UVA Glow Up Zumbathon or our annual Keith Hood Christmas running event
Watch live: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
05 Dec 2022
Today, 12-1pm
Jeanette Winterson launches Creative Manchester's 'Solstice and Equinox series'
05 Dec 2022
On Thursday, 15 December, Professor of New Writing, Jeanette Winterson CBE will launch Creative Manchester’s ‘Solstice and Equinox Series’
Graduate Outcomes Survey: What you need to know
05 Dec 2022
Help us promote the largest annual social survey in the UK
Jackie Carter appointed Academic Lead for Disability
05 Dec 2022
Jackie will take on this role in February 2023
Take a stroll around the cosmos at Jodrell Bank
05 Dec 2022
This winter we are opening our doors and filling our spaces with festive cheer as we launch our inaugural winter programme
Professor Fiona Devine to be next Vice-President and Dean of Humanities
05 Dec 2022
Professor Fiona Devine has been appointed to succeed Professor Keith Brown as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities when he steps down from that role at the end of academic year 2022/23.
Maintenance affecting My Manchester and Campus Solutions
05 Dec 2022
IT Services are performing an update from 10am-2pm on Saturday 10 December, which will affect My Manchester and the Campus Solutions Student System.
Knead to know: our new pizza delivery service
06 Dec 2022
A new service available from local supplier I Knead Pizza
Opportunity knocks for student support staff
06 Dec 2022
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group develops skills in the Directorate for the Student Experience – working with colleagues and our students in a whole new way
December pay dates and reminder of Christmas/New Year closure
06 Dec 2022
Those paid at the end of the month will have an earlier pay date for December
Have you completed your REC survey?
06 Dec 2022
Race Equality Charter survey extended to Friday, 9 December
Mango, meat and motors: Confronting the climate on Manchester’s Curry Mile
07 Dec 2022
Researchers from our Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI) joined our neighbours to discuss how together we can make the Curry Mile a place that serves people and the environment.
Send season's greetings with our festive e-card
07 Dec 2022
Our popular University e-card is now available for you to send festive wishes around the world and closer to home
Supporting our students
07 Dec 2022
Information about student support including how to access resources, the role we can all play in supporting our students and how to escalate concerns
Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2023 - call for applications
07 Dec 2022
The Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) is now welcoming applications for the 2023/24 cycle of ITL Fellowships
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week
07 Dec 2022
Masood Entrepreneurship Centre delivered a week-long series of events to celebrate entrepreneurial spirit
Car parks access during upcoming rail strike action
07 Dec 2022
National action has been announced to take place on Tuesday, 13, Wednesday, 14, and Friday, 16 December
Deadline approaching: Manchester Access Programme (MAP)
08 Dec 2022
Applications close on Sunday, 11 December
Professor April McMahon appointed deputy chair of the TEF assessment panel
08 Dec 2022
Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students has been appointed as deputy chair (academic) of the panel for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
Our heart heroes reach charity award finals
08 Dec 2022
University honoured in British Heart Foundation Heart Hero Awards for Give It Don’t Bin It campaign, which collected 2,118,661 tonnes of unused items – equivalent to 12,504,637kg CO2 emissions
WATCH: Recording of SLT open meeting now available
08 Dec 2022
Colleagues were invited to attend an online open meeting with the University’s Senior Leadership Team on Monday 5 December, 2022.
Finance deadlines ahead of Christmas/New Year closure
08 Dec 2022
Dates you need to be aware of if you're processing any finance requests or are an Oracle Financials user
Nominate your colleagues for a Distinguished Achievement Award 2023
08 Dec 2022
This is your opportunity to recognise your colleagues for making an outstanding contribution to our University
Payroll giving, discounts and benefits
08 Dec 2022
Celebrating your fantastic giving, how to save money at a challenging time, get fit with Be Active and how to send a festive eCard
FoodOnCampus outlets: Christmas/New Year closure
08 Dec 2022
Find out when our FoodOnCampus outlets will close
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
09 Dec 2022
Announcing the winner of the December 2022 draw
Strep A - advice for parents and caregivers
09 Dec 2022
Recent news coverage has increased awareness of Strep A infections in children this week.
Keep it on Campus: January 2023 venues event
09 Dec 2022
Join our Conferences and Venues team on 11 January 2023
Multi-faith space update
09 Dec 2022
The University announces plans to develop new multi-faith spaces
Mandatory Data Protection and Cyber Security training
12 Dec 2022
A reminder that all staff are required to complete a short, refreshed training course by Friday, 27 January
Income Office - opening hours
12 Dec 2022
Opening hours over the festive period
Jeanette Winterson launches ‘Solstice and Equinox series’
12 Dec 2022
On Thursday 15 December, Professor of New Writing, Jeanette Winterson CBE will launch Creative Manchester’s ‘Solstice and Equinox Series,’ at the Rylands, Deansgate
Student Experience Programme reaches important milestone
12 Dec 2022
New team structures in Faculties, Schools and central directorates
From Boys to Men
13 Dec 2022
Researcher honoured for his work to stop boys becoming domestic abuse perpetrators
Rail industrial action: what you need to know
13 Dec 2022
Guidance for working arrangements
Museum and the Whitworth shops: 10 gift ideas for under £20
13 Dec 2022
Struggling for unique gift ideas? Our gift shop retail teams have picked their top picks - all under £20
StellarHE leadership programme
13 Dec 2022
Apply before Monday 16 January
We need your information – preparing for internet phone calls
13 Dec 2022
If you are a UK-based colleague on a Microsoft 365 staff licence, you need to submit your details via our online form, so we can assign you a phone number to make calls via Microsoft Teams Voice
PGR Supervisors Toolkit: section update
14 Dec 2022
Following feedback from supervisors and postgraduate researchers, Dorcas Inclusive Education has developed, for the PGR Supervisor Toolkit, a section on anti-racist and culturally responsive supervision and how to embed this within supervisory practice
Cancelled: St Peter's House carol service
14 Dec 2022
The annual carol service was due to take place on Friday, 16 December
Recent updates to our IT infrastructure and services
15 Dec 2022
IT Services is constantly working to ensure our information and services remain secure, stable and efficient for all staff and students
Flexible Learning: apply for funding to co-create the future of education
15 Dec 2022
Following endorsement of the Flexible Learning strategy by Senate, we now want to begin working with our colleagues and students by funding pilots for innovative ideas that will help us to realise the potential of blended and flexible learning
Championing a good night out for all
15 Dec 2022
How our crime reduction advisor, Ian Halliwell is supporting women’s safety on campus and throughout our city’s thriving night-time economy
Free local activities across Manchester
15 Dec 2022
A guide to free local activities taking place across the festive period
Switch off this Christmas
15 Dec 2022
Our University is switching off this Christmas, and you can help
Read our quarterly research and impact newsletter
15 Dec 2022
Research and Impact @Manchester - December 2022
Book now - Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement: Better Health
16 Dec 2022
Our next session is on Wednesday, 18 January
Campus car park arrangements: Christmas closure
16 Dec 2022
What you need to know about campus car parks over the Christmas and New Year period
University furniture store: Christmas closure plus 2023 relocation details
16 Dec 2022
The furniture store is currently open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 3pm, but will be closed on the last day before the Christmas closure (Thursday, 22 December)
Giving back to the University – an honour and a privilege
16 Dec 2022
We talk to one of our Board of Governors lay members, alumnus David Buckley about who he is, how he and his colleagues support our University – and why he was drawn to this essential role
Boost your immunity this winter
16 Dec 2022
Don’t let flu and COVID-19 affect your plans this festive season.
Staying well during the festive season
16 Dec 2022
Wellbeing tips and mental health support
‘Twin Turbos’ student team to take on 3,000km rally race
16 Dec 2022
An adventurous University student and his brother will be taking part in a transcontinental car rally that raises money for some of the poorest children in Morocco
Landscaping team work with researchers to go green
19 Dec 2022
University using home-made compost on campus – dramatically decreasing our carbon footprint
Maintenance affecting University phone lines
19 Dec 2022
IT Services are performing maintenance on University phone lines between 6pm and 8pm on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 December.
New Heads of Alliance Manchester Business School and School of Social Sciences
19 Dec 2022
Following a rigorous selection process, two new Heads of School have been appointed in the Faculty of Humanities.
Viewpoint: Adèle MacKinlay
19 Dec 2022
Reflections on a privileged life – join the conversation.
Oracle Financials: December 2022 month end closure
20 Dec 2022
A reminder that all Oracle Financials users must be logged out by 12noon on Wednesday, 21 December
Recognising hidden disabilities
20 Dec 2022
The University marks one year since joining the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme.
Pioneering Manchester wins prestigious openness award
20 Dec 2022
Honoured for our openness campaign using social media platforms, a film depicting a day in the life of an animal technologist and more
Nominations open: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour and national honours
20 Dec 2022
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive one of our University’s highest awards or a national honour
2022: Our University in Review
21 Dec 2022
As the end of the year approaches, we take a look back at achievements, memories and more from around our University
Keeping active during the festive break
21 Dec 2022
Join our final workouts of the year this week with Khoula, or you can access our series of online workouts any time
Rewarding exceptional performance
21 Dec 2022
Nominations open from Thursday, 12 January to Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Queen's Green Canopy arrives at University Green
21 Dec 2022
Landscaping team plant trees and wildlife-friendly hedges with saplings provided by the late Queen’s project to support wildlife, protect our environment and create a lasting legacy
PGRs gather for Christmas social event
21 Dec 2022
Postgraduate researchers with parenting or caring responsibilities came together to celebrate the festive season and share experiences
WATCH: Winter Graduation 2022
21 Dec 2022
Chancellor Nazir Afzal OBE and Dr Julian Skyrme reflect on Winter Graduation, plus celebrating our Winter Class of 2022
Sign up to the Whitworth mailing list
22 Dec 2022
Discover what's on at the Whitworth including exhibitions, collections, events and much more - direct to your inbox
Outcome of Unison re-ballot
22 Dec 2022
University receives results from the Unison re-ballot on industrial action.
Student support over Christmas closure and setting your out of office message
22 Dec 2022
Where to direct students for information and help and suggested text for your automatic email replies
University members recognised in New Year Honours
31 Dec 2022
The first honours granted by King Charles III