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.

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  Supporting colleagues and students during Passover

  Supporting colleagues and students during Passover this April

  Read more

• 

  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. 

  Read more

• 

  Introducing Connect

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

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme

  Recognising Hidden Disabilities with the Sunflower

  Read more

• 

  Leadership and management apprenticeship opportunities

  Leadership and management opportunities for aspiring and experienced managers

  Read more

• 

  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!

  Read more

• 

  Team Research teamwork and collaboration training

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

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  The University’s 2025 Diversity Calendar

  Have you seen our Diversity Calendar?

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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

  Read more

• 

  Change in supplier of IT Consumables (ITRAP)

  A message from Central Procurement Office

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  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.

  Read more

• 

  Does your University PC need upgrading to Windows 11?

  As you may be aware, Microsoft Windows 10 will go out of support on Tuesday 14 October 2025. After this date, Microsoft will not provide any updates for it, including critical security fixes.

  Read more

• 

  University publishes new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy

  Policy regularly revised to match IP trends, regulations and changing academic environment – new version effective from 1 April 2025

  Read more

• 

  What's on? April edition

  Welcome to April’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.

  Read more

• 

  Neonatal Care Leave Policy

  Introducing our new Neonatal Care Leave Policy

  Read more

• 

  Cosy Campus spaces relaunch across campus

  Our Cosy Campus initiative is relaunching across the University – you can find out more about it at our event on Tuesday, 8 April at 4.00pm in the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

  Read more

• 

  Library News Roundup

  This month, here's what the Library has to offer. Keep updated by checking our news website.

  Read more

• 

  Join the academic procession at Summer Graduations 2025

  Colleagues are invited to join the academic procession at Summer Graduation 2025, celebrating student achievements and creating a memorable experience. Register attendance and order gowns via the graduation website.

  Read more

• 

  New benefit for colleagues - Electric Vehicle Scheme launched

  Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle through our reward and benefits platform, Purple Place.

  Read more

• 

  Digital and AI Academy apprenticeship opportunity

  Sign up for information sessions by Friday, 25 Apri

  Read more

• 

  Open Research Conference 2025

  Explore the latest innovations and bold new ideas with researchers, PGRs and research support professionals from across the University on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June.

  Read more

• 

  Manchester 2035 Digital Ideas Lab: one week left to add your feedback

  Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab over the past two weeks.

  Read more

• 

  Improving IT Services – Your Voice Matters

  Training investment, technological advancements and updated job descriptions are having a significant impact on improving system availability and staff morale in IT Services

  Read more

• 

  New research centre for the North of England aims for a sustainable future

  The Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) Centre to collaborate with communities, governments and businesses to develop low-carbon living initiatives.

  Read more

• 

  University to collaborate with leading innovator in AI-driven automation and robotics

  Manchester and InGen Dynamics to create a dynamic ecosystem where academia and industry work hand-in-hand to develop AI-powered solutions that redefine the future of automation and robotics.

  Read more

• 

  University joins EmilyTest pilot to tackle gender-based violence in higher education

  Manchester one of the first universities in England to take part in pilot of initiative to set minimum standards in gender-based violence prevention, intervention and support.

  Read more

• 

  Manchester Gold 2025 launches

  Apply to be a mentor or mentee by Friday, 2 of May

  Read more

• 

  Ensuring fire safety on campus

  It's important that we are all aware and reminding ourselves of essential fire safety tips to ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus.

  Read more

• 

  Your Voice Matters: Supporting manager

  Improving our hub of essential resources for managers

  Read more

• 

  Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Student Experience Programme

  The Townhall was an opportunity to explore the recent report into the people and structures element of the Student Experience Programme.

  Read more

• 

  Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Manchester 2035 - Phase 2

  The Townhall was an opportunity to hear more about from Professor Duncan Ivison and subject matter experts from the sprint groups, who helped to shape your ideas from Phase 1 into bold, cross-cutting proposals.

  Read more