Recent Updates

Here, you’ll find the latest news, success stories, and key developments from across Professional Services at The University of Manchester. This space showcases the incredible work happening across our community, highlighting improvements, innovations, and the impact of our collective efforts.

Whether it’s new initiatives, service enhancements, or examples of best practice, this section keeps you informed and inspired as we continue to evolve and strengthen our ways of working together.

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  Your Voice Matters – Complete the survey

  On Tuesday, 25 March our new colleague engagement survey will open – the survey is confidential (delivered by an independent survey partner People Insight) and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.

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  Manchester 2035: Phase 2 – Making the Leap

  The insights collated from Phase 1 of our Manchester 2035 strategy have shaped bold proposals, or "leaps," designed to transform our university by 2035 while building on strong foundations like excellent teaching, world-class research, and an outstanding staff and student experience. From 1–11 April, join the Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab—an interactive exhibition in the Nancy Rothwell building or online via IdeaScale—to explore, refine, and collaborate on these transformative ideas. 

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  Introducing Connect

  Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and COO, introduces Connect - our new online IT support portal for colleagues and students across the University.

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  Improving our People Service for you

  How our People Directorate is driving for excellence in their service through incremental changes. As part of the vision and ambitions for Professional Services, we are committed to service excellence through delivery and continuous improvement of our services. We’re focused on being sustainable, agile and inclusive.

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  Evolve Programme Achievements

  Our IT Evolve programme is delighted to have published a new video celebrating its first two years of transforming IT services and activities, and the significant benefits the programme has delivered for colleagues and students. This has improved the experience for students and colleagues, ensuring smoother access to services and better collaboration.

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  Leadership & Change Management Hub

  We're delighted to offer these exciting professional development opportunities for the University of Manchester team in partnership with Corndel, an award-winning workplace training provider.

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  Travel Plan: 2025-2030

  Following a thorough impact assessment and review, we can now share the final outcome of the University’s travel plan for the next five years.

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  The University establishes new partnership with University of Texas

  We have signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, as Manchester and Austin become sister cities.

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  Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme

  Recognising Hidden Disabilities with the Sunflower

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  Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities

  Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers

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  Are you curious about the inner workings of IT at our University?

  Come and have a chat and share your thoughts with our friendly team of IT experts!

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  Team Research teamwork and collaboration training

  Register now for our Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research workshop

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  Updated Financial Procedures now available

  The University’s Financial Procedures have been significantly updated and are now available. All colleagues are required to familiarise themselves with the revised document and comply with them immediately.

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  The University’s 2025 Diversity Calendar

  Have you seen our Diversity Calendar?

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  New Register of Interest process launches

  We are launching the new and improved ‘Register of Interest’ process and all colleagues grade 6 or above will be required to complete the form by Tuesday, 6 May.

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  Work for Outside Bodies Policy and University Consultancy Policy

  The University introduces two new policies to replace the previous Policy on Outside Work and Consultancy

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  Change in supplier of IT Consumables (ITRAP)

  A message from Central Procurement Office

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  Call centres, new numbers and handset recycling: Your Teams Voice update

  As the Teams Voice (External Calling) project nears its end, we have a few important updates about changes to our telephony service.

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  Health and Safety update

  As we wrap up February, it's important to highlight some key health and safety points to ensure everyone's well-being on campus.

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  HospitalityOnCampus equipment amnesty

  Have you ordered catering from Hospitality On Campus and still got some equipment leftover? Let us know and we’ll arrange to pick up from your offices and staff kitchens.

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