The most popular question in each category is:

• Alterations, Signage & Furniture

  How do I order new furniture?

  Call the Helpdesk on 2882 to log your request

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• Car Parking

  How do I request a car parking permit?

  You should apply for a permit within the application window, which is September to mid October. Go to our Staff Travel pages for information regarding permit application.

  Our Travel Plan Manager will consider your application if there has been a significant change of circumstance. Please email  the Travel Team detailing your change of circumstance.

  If you’re a new starter, contact the Travel Team to arrange your permit application.

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• Catering & Hospitality

  How do I book catering for meetings?

  Please visit our catering service page and view our hospitality menu and complete the eFIN70 online order form.

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• Cleaning

  Do Facilities clean my computer?

  Our cleaners are instructed not to touch your computer as we do not wish to disturb what could be a vital word document or spreadsheet, for example.

  Cleaning computer equipment is considered to be a personal responsibility of staff across the University.

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• Environment Team

  How do I contact the Environment Team?

  Go to our Contact page.

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• Mail Service

  How to order pre-paid envelopes and where do I get them from?

  To obtain pre-paid envelopes please contact the CaReS Admin Team on 0161 247 3665 or email caresadmin@mmu.ac.uk. We will need your department name and budget code to recharge the envelope service costs. All envelopes will be returned to our office where they will be counted and sent on to you. This counting is for recharge purposes.

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• Maintenance & Repairs

  I need to report a fault/request a repair. How do I do this?

  Please visit our Request a Repair site and notify us either on line or by telephoning our Helpdesk on extension 2882.

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• Portering

  I want to move offices. How do I arrange this?

  Please contact your houseforeperson who will arrange for the team to assist your move.

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• Reception

  How do I contact reception?

  Please visit either the staff or students pages and select the appropriate building from the menu provided.

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• Room Booking

  How do I book a room for an internal meeting training session etc?

  The following link will take you to the MMU Room Booking System where you can find a room to meet your requirements www.mmu.ac.uk/sas/timetabling.php
  For external events and conferences, visit the Venues for Events site.

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• Security

  I’m working late at All Saints Campus and don’t feel safe going to get transport home. Can security help?

  Yes. Contact Ext. 1334 to arrange for security to escort you to your transport. Please state where you wish to be collected, where you want to go to and what time you would like security to arrive to escort you.

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• Sports Service

  How much do the facilities cost to use?

  All MMU sports facilities are available at subsidised rates for students and staff. Further information is available on the Sport website.

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• Student Accommodation

  How can I find out what student accommodation MMU has to offer?

  Please visit the Accommodation website to find out about student accommodation in both Manchester and Cheshire campuses.

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• Transport

  How do I hire vehicles?

  We are able to hire vehicles for staff to use on MMU business. Please email or forward the proforma to Ian Hamblett, Security and Group Transport Manager, Cavendish Building North to request this service.

  To use this service, the driver must have a:

  • Minimum age of 25 years
  • Be able to show a valid driving licence (both parts)

  Driving licences should be brought to Room 128, 1st floor, Cavendish Building North, All Saints Campus for verification.

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• Travel

  How do I find out about getting a discount on travel?

  Visit our Staff Travel web pages or contact the Travel Team

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• Venues for Events

  I'm not sure about which room to book for our event?

  Contact the Conference Office ext 1565, the team has a wealth of knowledge about meeting space across all campuses.

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• Waste & Recycling

  How do I dispose of unwanted furniture/electrical/bulky white items?

  Please fill out our online Waste and Recycling Collection Request form.

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