News archive – December 2023
Announcing the winners of our Hyatt Regency Hotel competition
01 Dec 2023
407 colleagues entered our StaffNet competition to win a free night in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester by answering our hotel quiz
Manchester University Press celebrate launch of DJ Paulette's new book
01 Dec 2023
DJ Paulette’s Welcome to the club book launch will take place on Thursday, 25 January
Manchester Access Programme: applications open
01 Dec 2023
Please encourage Year 12 students in Greater Manchester that you may have contact with to apply
Accessing brilliance: Universal design for universities
01 Dec 2023
Join this seminar on Thursday, 7 Dec 2023, from 1pm - 2pm
World AIDS Day
01 Dec 2023
Unite to support people living with and affected by HIV and remember those who lost their lives to AIDS
Revision of Teaching and Scholarship promotions criteria
01 Dec 2023
Have your say on draft guidance documents to contribute to our consultation
HEAT upload deadline: Friday, 8 December
04 Dec 2023
We need to upload our A&S activity data regularly to ensure we get an accurate picture of our work throughout the year
Aurora Women’s Leadership Development Programme for Women
04 Dec 2023
Deadline for Applications - Friday, 5 January 2023
University of Manchester wins top prize at Green Gown Awards
04 Dec 2023
A powerful signal to our community about the seriousness with which we are working to our zero carbon target
Send season's greetings with our festive e-card
04 Dec 2023
Our popular University e-card is now available for you to send festive wishes around the world and closer to home
IT maintenance work on 13 and 14 December
05 Dec 2023
IT Services need to perform maintenance on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December, which will result in disruption to network connectivity from approximately 8.35pm on both evenings.
Manchester is top in Europe once again in sustainability rankings
05 Dec 2023
The University has been rated top in the UK and Europe, and third in the world, in the independent QS World rankings
Are you entering or nominating for a Making a Difference Award?
05 Dec 2023
Why not join our online workshop for advice and tips?
Never OK: How to report sexual harassment or violence and the support available
06 Dec 2023
We're committed to promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated.
National Grief Awareness Week
06 Dec 2023
National Grief Awareness Week ( 2 to 8 December)
A lasting legacy supporting University research
06 Dec 2023
Jan Robinson's gift to the University in her will supports research into rare genetic diseases, like those faced by her children Tim and Sam
Pathways event: find out more about training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis
06 Dec 2023
The open evening will be delivered remotely
Our University wins Platinum Engage Watermark for public engagement excellence
06 Dec 2023
Our University has been awarded a Platinum Watermark for the effectiveness of the ways in which it works to engage society with its activities in research, teaching and culture
Using Research Professional
07 Dec 2023
Free training to help researchers find funding and help PS staff who support them
Rewarding Exceptional Performance (REP) Scheme
07 Dec 2023
Save the date - nominations open from Monday, 8 January 2024
Happy Hanukkah
07 Dec 2023
Wishing our colleagues and students a happy Hanukkah
Winter Graduation – what to expect
07 Dec 2023
Ceremonies take place at Whitworth Hall from Monday, 11 December to Friday, 15 December 2023
Car park access during Christmas and New Year closure
08 Dec 2023
Plus a reminder on accessing our car parks if you lose or forget your ID or permit card
THE Outstanding Achievement Award for President and Vice-Chancellor
08 Dec 2023
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell has been honoured for her achievements by the Times Higher Education at its prestigious annual awards ceremony
Staying well during the festive season
08 Dec 2023
Support information for the upcoming winter break
Manchester team secures place in University Challenge quarter-finals
08 Dec 2023
The team beat Edinburgh to move forward in the popular TV quiz for students
Enhancing the use of The Christie’s health data
08 Dec 2023
The next Pankhurst seminar will be on 24 January 2004
Keep it on Campus: showcasing our venues for your events
11 Dec 2023
Join our Conferences and Venues team on 9 or 10 January 2024
University of Manchester and Osaka University launch new strategic partnership
11 Dec 2023
New alliance – launched on the same day as a mayoral memorandum of understanding, signed by Andy Burnham and Hideyuki Yokoyama – complements ongoing civic engagement between our two cities
Christmas songs and carols
11 Dec 2023
Wednesday, 20 December at the Whitworth Hall
Take part in a university reputation survey
11 Dec 2023
You are invited to take part in a short online survey about university reputation, managed by The World 100 Reputation Network
Christmas and New Year closure dates: 2023
12 Dec 2023
A reminder that our University will officially close at the end of Thursday, 21 December 2023, and reopen on Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
12 Dec 2023
Announcing the winner for December 2023
Join our next book club meeting
12 Dec 2023
Our next meeting will be on Friday, 26 January from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Deadline approaching: gift voucher purchases
12 Dec 2023
The deadline for ordering vouchers will be 10am on Friday, 15 December 2023
Scite: a research discovery and analysis platform, now available via the Library
13 Dec 2023
We have a new subscription to Scite – a platform to provide staff and students with additional context around research publications
Kickstart your new year with 50% off short business courses at AMBS
13 Dec 2023
With the end of the year fast approaching, you might be thinking about kickstarting your new year with a focus on prioritising your professional development
Switch off during the festive season
14 Dec 2023
Our University is switching off during the Christmas and New Year closure, and you can help
Two University colleagues awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
14 Dec 2023
Dr Madhvi Menon and Dr Thomas Day Goodacre among the most promising science and research leaders in the country – awarded a coveted Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation
Blackboard Upgrade – January 2024
15 Dec 2023
In September 2025 the University will be switching our online Learning Environment from Blackboard to Canvas
Activities over the winter break
15 Dec 2023
Things to do in Manchester this winter
Join our purple pathway of light, as we turn 200
15 Dec 2023
On Wednesday, 17 January we'll be celebrating the start of our University's 200th year with a special evening of light, poetry and performances
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
15 Dec 2023
Each year, over 17,000 of our students graduate, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment
Staff Benefits update
15 Dec 2023
Festive Offers this December
MUP author wins Royal Society of Literature Prize
18 Dec 2023
Taj Ali, the author of one of our forthcoming books, has been awarded the RSL Giles St Aubyn Prize
Two Prosperity Partnerships announced in boost to University research
18 Dec 2023
The two collaborations are with Boots and No7 Beauty Company, and Shell Research Limited (Shell)
New animation highlighting support available to our students
18 Dec 2023
You can share the resource on your communication channels
Merry Christmas
18 Dec 2023
Wishing our staff and students a Happy Christmas and New Year
Update on Remote Access
18 Dec 2023
Update on Remote Access (VPN) Restoration - December 2023
Library update: new resource, funding opportunity, plus OA monograph competition
19 Dec 2023
Find out more about a new My Learning Essentials Resource, UKRI funding now open, and a reminder that the Open Access monograph competition 2023/24 closes in January
Call for Diagrams: UoM Bicentenary Diagrams Collection
19 Dec 2023
You are invited to submit a diagram for a special Bicentenary Diagrams Collection (1824-2024)
Don’t fall victim to phishing attacks
19 Dec 2023
Email fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated measures to try and scam people – posing as trusted contacts and asking you to check IT account details are just some of the ways this can happen
Make your nomination: Honorary degrees, Medals of Honour, National Honours
20 Dec 2023
Submit your nomination for an outstanding individual to receive one of our University’s highest awards or a national honour. Deadline Friday 26 January, 2024.
New fundraising appeal making a difference to Manchester research
20 Dec 2023
Our University’s new winter fundraising appeal highlights the difference donations are making
New year, new challenge: Learn Mandarin in 2024
20 Dec 2023
Take on a new challenge and enrol on a course with the Confucius Institute
Professor Duncan Ivison appointed as our next President & Vice-Chancellor
20 Dec 2023
Professor Duncan Ivison will formally take up his role as President & Vice-Chancellor on 1 August 2024
Unwanted gift? Bring it to our New Year Swap Shop
21 Dec 2023
We're holding a gift swap shop on Thursday, 4 January, from 11am until 2pm in the Atrium, University Place
Student support over Christmas closure and setting your out of office message
21 Dec 2023
Where to direct students for information and help and suggested text for your automatic email replies
PGRs celebrate with their families at festive event
21 Dec 2023
The PGR Parents, Carers and Guardian Network was delighted to welcome members and dependents onto campus for its annual festive extravaganza
2023: Our year in review
21 Dec 2023
We take a look back at the highlights from another exceptional year for our University community