Staff announcements
Declutter and donate: join our campus-wide stationery amnesty
(20 Feb 2025)
Over a year ago, Furniture4Reuse started a successful scheme and opened the 'Stationery Store' - accepting donations of unwanted stationery.
Purplewave 2025
(19 Feb 2025)
Join us as part of the Great Manchester Run 10km.
Changes to voucher ordering process
(19 Feb 2025)
The voucher ordering process now uses more user-friendly forms
Open funding call for projects to enhance our research culture
(18 Feb 2025)
Can you help us build better research cultures together?
Planning a fieldtrip for students?
(17 Feb 2025)
Recommended travel companies for student fieldtrips
Ramadan 2025
(14 Feb 2025)
Ramadan Guidance for Staff and Students
Team Rwanda: Student applications open for flagship volunteer project
(14 Feb 2025)
After a successful summer in Rwanda in 2024, the University’s flagship overseas project Team Rwanda is back for 2025. Help us increase the range of experiences available to widening participation students by spreading the word about this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Guidelines for using or developing AI
(13 Feb 2025)
The University AI Strategy Group which comprises of colleagues from across the University have developed guiding principles for all our University community to advise on best practices around using and developing AI.
The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025
(12 Feb 2025)
Call for contributions – deadline Monday, 31 March
Senate election - nominations deadline
(11 Feb 2025)
Academic and research colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination by noon on Tuesday, 25 February.
Manchester Museum and Whitworth Collections launch
(10 Feb 2025)
You can now get even closer to the world-class collections at Manchester Museum and The Whitworth with just a few clicks.
Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 - call for papers
(10 Feb 2025)
We are excited to announce the third University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference on 2 and 3 July 2025.
Disruption to University Wi-Fi on Sunday 16 February
(07 Feb 2025)
IT Services need to perform some maintenance on University Wi-Fi on Sunday 16 February between 9am and 9pm.
What’s happening on our journey to Canvas?
(06 Feb 2025)
We welcomed over 300 colleagues to the open meeting on Thursday 23 January to hear updates about the University’s move to Canvas from Blackboard Learn later this year.
Library News Round Up - February
(05 Feb 2025)
Check out what the Library has on offer from this month (February 2025)
Researchers – did you know that due diligence is an ongoing process?
(04 Feb 2025)
Get government guidance on research security, explaining how to avoid risks when you are offered an opportunity by an external provider in the latest in a series of short Trusted Research videos.
What’s on in February?
(03 Feb 2025)
Welcome to February’s edition of ‘What’s on?’. Here you will find everything you can get involved in for free each month, ranging from cultural, extracurricular and celebratory events and activities.
University launches new Office for Open Research website
(03 Feb 2025)
A Library hub for Open Research services and support
Kenya and Manchester Gender Equality Partnership
(31 Jan 2025)
Health and Safety update
(30 Jan 2025)
It's important to stay informed about the latest health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment for everyone. Below are some key updates and reminders for all colleagues.
Nominations are open for the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025
(29 Jan 2025)
Celebrating the very best of volunteering, the awards are open to any undergraduate or postgraduate currently studying at our University and give us the opportunity to recognise those who epitomise what it means to make a difference.
Rewarding Exceptional Performance – nominations open until 21 February
(29 Jan 2025)
Take time to recognise members of your teams
A healthy start to 2025: Tips for managing flu season
(28 Jan 2025)
Winter illnesses are currently on the rise – please speak to your line manager if you are affected.
Purplewave 2025: Join Us on Sunday, 18 May
(27 Jan 2025)
Be part of the University’s Purplewave community event and make a difference.
Apprenticeship development opportunities launching this April
(24 Jan 2025)
Sign up for insight sessions for new Project Management, Business Change and Data Driven Leadership courses
Works taking place at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
(23 Jan 2025)
From 6pm on 6 February, IT Services will be carrying out work on the network switches at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks.
Have you had your say about your digital experience?
(22 Jan 2025)
We still want to hear from you to understand your digital experiences in your work and teaching.
Find out how collaboration can boost your research
(21 Jan 2025)
Register for Team Research workshops – part of our research culture and environment support
Opportunity to attend the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
(20 Jan 2025)
All Professional Services colleagues are invited to apply for a funded place at the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
Food waste bins rolled out across campus
(20 Jan 2025)
Food waste bins are now available in all academic buildings on campus.