The University recognises that flexible working can be beneficial to both staff and the University. Finding the right work-life balance is important for all of us in terms of motivation and commitment to our work. Here you can find resources to help you manage...
Category: Biological Sciences
FBMH Covid 19 Survey
Dear ColleaguesI hope you are well. As a Faculty we would like to better understand the ever changing challenges and successes, which have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic so that we can learn from them for the future. We would appreciate if you could please take...
Tackling Racism on Campus: Decolonising the institution
This is the sixth webinar in the series linked to the Tackling Racism on Campus: Raising awareness and creating the conditions for confident conversations project. This is an Advance HE Project funded by SFC and led by an expert group of EDI practitioners, academics,...
SBS Athena SWAN Flexible Working Event – Thank you!
Thank you so much for signing up for our School of Biological Sciences Athena SWAN Flexible Working Event. Initial feedback indicates it was a real success.Flexible working is so important to many people at the University and is reflected in the interest shown for our...
Prostate Cancer
Men's health months - lets talk about prostate cancer...This month we have asked some guest bloggers to talk about their experiences working in the area of men's health. Professor Paul Townsend talks to us about some of his research which aims to improve diagnosis and...
NOVEMBER IS FOR MEN’S HEALTH
This November is Men’s Health Month, and November 19th is International Men’s Day. This year’s theme, ‘Men Leading By Example’ shines the spotlight on positive male role models, and actions, whilst addressing more serious issues facing men, such as men’s mental...
A research team’s experiences of working remotely
I joined the University of Manchester in 2007 having worked for many years in various roles within the NHS (predominantly and latterly in research). My role as the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR) Study...
Flexible Working: Myths and Realities
Event: Flexible Working: Myths and Realities Event Date: Tuesday 26th November 2019; 09:30-11:00 Location: Stopford Lecture Theatre 3Summary: Come and hear different perspectives on flexible working, and find out about how the University is responding to increased...
SBS Athena SWAN survey 2019 – NOW LIVE
Following feedback from the SAT we have pushed the 'summer' survey back to autumn, to try to capture a wider audience/demographic. This is now open and can be found HERE. Please complete - even if you did it last year, we need the data it creates to support our...
International Men’s Day 19 November 2019 – Men Leading By Example
We need your help! This year is a fantastic theme, to get men talking/ sharing anything from what IMD means to you and how you lead by example in your work role/ or home life, to who inspires you or even how you lead by example by looking after your mental and...
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