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News archive – December 2015

Workplace Giving supports #GivingTuesday with £10 bonus for new sign-ups
01 Dec 2015
Workplace Giving will add £10 to the first regular charity donation you make direct from your pay between 30 November and 4 December

Research IT Newsletter - December 2015
01 Dec 2015
The 32nd in a regular series of updates on IT research support and facilities for postgraduates, researchers and academics of The University of Manchester

Christmas closure dates and recruitment/payroll deadlines
01 Dec 2015
Submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes

Connectivity issues affecting the Janet network
01 Dec 2015
Issues affecting The University of Manchester and other institutions

Today is #GivingTuesday – the global day of giving
01 Dec 2015
Across campus there are a number of events happening and ways for you to take part

Ibrahim Olabi named Humanities Postgraduate Taught Student of the Year
01 Dec 2015
Honour for student who set up and runs assistance programme for Syrian people

Alumna directs film on her own family’s experience of homelessness
01 Dec 2015
Special screening with question and answer session on Thursday, 3 December

Preparations begin for launch of 2016 student surveys
01 Dec 2015
Both the NSS (National Student Survey) and PTES (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey) will open on Monday, 1 February and close on Saturday, 30 April 2016

Wood Street Mission Lottery
01 Dec 2015
Announcing the winner for December

Read the latest news from UMIᶟ
02 Dec 2015
December issue of e-newsletter out now

Shaping a crucial element of the Northern Powerhouse
02 Dec 2015
Workshop to discuss research at £235 million Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials

New Travel Update helps you plan your journeys in Greater Manchester
02 Dec 2015
Sign up for weekly Travel Update from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)

Welcoming back the highly successful Alan Turing Cryptography Competition!
02 Dec 2015
And introducing 2016 MathsBombe!

Join us for a WI Christmas celebration!
02 Dec 2015
The next meeting of The University of Manchester Busy Bees WI will be held on Thursday, 3 December 2015 (12.45-1.45pm) in the Oxford Room, St Peter’s Chaplaincy

Michelle creates multitude of Dementia Friends
02 Dec 2015
Now our Champion takes her commitment to the cause to an even higher level

The Medicine Cabinet – Unlocking Manchester's Medical History
02 Dec 2015
On Saturday, 12 December 2015 (11am – 4pm) at Chetham's Library, M3 1SB

Manchester Museum awarded £5 million for a permanent South Asia Gallery
02 Dec 2015
Following a manifesto commitment by the current government, the Chancellor announced on 25 November that £5 million will support Manchester Museum to create a new South Asia gallery in partnership with the British Museum

Museum of the Citizen: opening up a dialogue on Manchester Museum's new gallery
02 Dec 2015
Join in a discussion via social networks on Friday, 4 December (12.30-2pm) around Manchester’s plans to create a large new permanent South Asia gallery in partnership with the British Museum

Staff benefits update
02 Dec 2015
December has arrived and so have the latest monthly newsletters from Perkz and SuperBreak with all their latest deals for you, plus new discounts with the Royal Exchange Theatre and Kiehls!

13th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading: Lorna Goodison
03 Dec 2015
Thursday 10 December, 6pm, at the John Rylands Library

Teaching Excellence Awards 2015-16
03 Dec 2015
Submissions are invited for the 2015-16 University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Awards

Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement
03 Dec 2015
New course on Monday, 18 January 2016 (9.30am - 1pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum

Masterclass in Evaluating Public Engagement
03 Dec 2015
New course on Monday, 18 January 2016 (1.45 - 4.45pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum

Process mapping and identifying process waste
03 Dec 2015
On Thursday, 07 April 2016 (9.30 - 1pm) in Staff Learning and Development, 5th Floor, Roscoe Building

Research Strategy refreshed
04 Dec 2015
The University has refreshed its Research Strategy, and added a new element in the form of a Statement of Research Expectations

Disaster Dialogue: Gender in Disaster Risk Reduction
04 Dec 2015
On 10 December 2015 (5.30-7pm) in Arts Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building

Teaching Excellence and the Green Paper - joint student/staff discussion event
04 Dec 2015
Join us for the first open conversation on Monday, 14 December 2015 (5-7pm) in Students' Union, Oxford Road

University will host online small business debate at 2pm today
04 Dec 2015
On Friday, 4 December at 2pm, entrepreneurial alumni from the University are to take part in a live YouTube debate, sharing their experiences of running a small business

Open Lecture on Manchester Town Hall Murals
04 Dec 2015
On Wednesday, 9 December (5.30 – 6.30pm) in the Main Lecture Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building

Manchester Medical School gains global award for innovation
04 Dec 2015
Manchester Medical School has recently been awarded Apple’s prestigious Distinguished Program Status

Greater Manchester LEP awarded new Life Science Enterprise Zone
04 Dec 2015
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has awarded a new Life Science Enterprise Zone to the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership

Call up for extras!
04 Dec 2015
Breadline Productions are looking for extras for a crowd scene on Monday, 7 December from approximately 9am to 12 noon at Victoria Baths, Manchester

How To Be Better - Contact's seasonal show with a difference
04 Dec 2015
On 16, 17 and 18 December (7.30pm) and 19 December (1pm, 4pm and 7.30pm) - suitable for over 14s

Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
07 Dec 2015
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work

Graphene partnership could deliver next generation of aircraft
07 Dec 2015
University working with leading Chinese aviation company

Winter Warmers – ends this week!
07 Dec 2015
Last chance to donate your Winter Warmers to homeless charity Lifeshare

Get involved in Dementia Matters
07 Dec 2015
Researchers needed for interactive workshops to improve dementia awareness in secondary schools

Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
07 Dec 2015
Come along on Saturday, 12 December

Network connectivity issues on Janet network: Updated 12:02 Thursday 10 December
08 Dec 2015
Issues identified with external network connections affecting UK HE/FE institutions

Street Market returns today
08 Dec 2015
From 11:30am to 2:30pm on Bridgeford Street

Ben Abbott is MHS Postgraduate Taught Student of the Year
08 Dec 2015
PhD student Ben, from the Institute of Cancer Sciences, has been recognised in the 2015 Distinguished Achievement Awards for his active participation in a wide range of extracurricular roles

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
08 Dec 2015
Thursday 10 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Research Review Exercise 2015 – one week left
09 Dec 2015
If you’ve received an email asking you to complete your Research Review Exercise (RRE) for 2015, you have only one week left to do so: the RRE closes at 12 noon on Wednesday, 16 December

Find out how the nose knows
09 Dec 2015
Learn about our most mysterious sense with interactive smelling tests, jellybeans and maggots

Maximise your public engagement
09 Dec 2015
Two workshops to help beginners and more experienced researchers

Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - String Society (MUSS)
09 Dec 2015
Friday 11 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

WATCH: A bird’s eye view of the University
09 Dec 2015
Take a flight over campus, courtesy of the Division of Communications and Marketing

Staff benefits update
09 Dec 2015
Some great ideas to make savings on your last minute Christmas shopping and discounted breaks for those of you who like to travel away for the festive period

Pop-up exhibition in Chetham's Library: The Medicine Cabinet
09 Dec 2015
Saturday 12 December 2015 11am – 4pm Chetham's Library, M3 1SB

Quatuor Danel Shostakovich Cycle
09 Dec 2015
10-13 December at the Martin Harris Centre

Enjoy mulled wine and baked treats in School of Social Sciences
09 Dec 2015
You are invited to the SoSS Christmas charity bake on 10 December (12-2pm) in G.002, Arthur Lewis Building

WATCH: MECD Time Lapse (Demolition – Phase 1)
09 Dec 2015
Seen from the roof of the National Graphene Institute, the demolition of Bowden Court and Ronson Hall as they make way for the University’s new engineering campus has been captured

Work resumes on hotel and AMBS Executive Education Centre
09 Dec 2015
Work on the development paused earlier this year due to the contractor going into administration

Contact's new season now on sale
09 Dec 2015
Contact, Manchester’s vibrant contemporary performance venue, today announces its exciting and provocative spring/summer programme of outstanding theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, music and live art

Unconscious bias training
09 Dec 2015
The University has arranged a number of one hour lunchtime sessions on unconscious bias

Read The University of Manchester Magazine
10 Dec 2015
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University

Discuss research at Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials
10 Dec 2015
Register now for workshop on Friday, 8 January 2016

Manchester University Music Society Festive Concert
10 Dec 2015
Thursday 17 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Christmas car parking on campus
10 Dec 2015
Opening hours from Wednesday, 23 December 2015 to Sunday, 3 January 2016

IT Services update
10 Dec 2015
Voluntary severance scheme in IT Services

Police witness appeal
10 Dec 2015
Greater Manchester Police are investigating a report of rape involving a 19 year old female student

IT Services notice: Cryptowall Ransom malware
10 Dec 2015
IT Services have issued a warning about a recent rise in incidences of malware on campus.

University unveils plaque in honour of Nobel Prizewinner Sir Lawrence Bragg
11 Dec 2015
Fellow Nobel Prizewinner and Langworthy Chair Sir Kostya Novoselov gives inaugural annual lecture in his honour

Owens Park revamp given go ahead
11 Dec 2015
Planners agree to £200 million plan to create 3,000 modern, high-quality student accommodation units

Green Impact Awards Ceremony
11 Dec 2015
On Thursday, 19 November, the prestigious Whitworth Hall hosted the Green Impact Awards ceremony for teams who participated in the 2014/15 programme

Participate in University research
13 Dec 2015
By volunteering to take part in research studies and trials, members of staff can play a very real part in supporting our students and our research

Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
14 Dec 2015
All staff, students and their representatives are obliged to report accidents under the University’s Health and Safety Policy Statement 2013/14

Lecturers wanted for University Language Centre in January 2016
14 Dec 2015
The ULC is looking for academic members of staff to give a lecture to a group of students from Mongolia who will be attending a short-course at the University in January

Colleagues hit a high note with local radio station
14 Dec 2015
Residential Services staff help children in poverty celebrate Christmas

Advice on balancing business and the academia behind it
14 Dec 2015
First ever Enterprise Exchange shows colleagues how to combine academia with commerce

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Khymerikal
14 Dec 2015
Thursday 17 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Too many cooks ... raise money for charity
14 Dec 2015
The Microwave and Communication Systems Group in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering held an International Food Day on Thursday, 24 November

Care leavers to celebrate Christmas in style
15 Dec 2015
Thanks to all who have given to our Chancellor Lemn Sissay’s ambitious, and very personal, festive project

‘Calm and a Clementine’ lunchtime relaxation session for staff
15 Dec 2015
Why not take some time before Christmas to relax?

Physical Chemistry MOOC wins higher education 'Oscar'
15 Dec 2015
Praised for highly innovative teaching techniques by a ‘who’s who’ of higher education experts

December's CoreMunicate goes online
15 Dec 2015
The latest CoreMunicate has been issued during December's team brief cascade to PSS staff

Wish your campus colleagues a Merry Christmas
15 Dec 2015
Use our social media to spread festive cheer

Christmas switch off
15 Dec 2015
Don’t forget to give your appliances a festive break

Visit our pop-up Heritage Centre and Shop
15 Dec 2015
Displays on the University’s history, including films of staff and students talking about our heritage

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase postponed
15 Dec 2015
New date being sought

Vote for new female statue in Manchester
15 Dec 2015
Several of the six women nominated to be made into Manchester’s first female statue in over 100 years have links to the University

Go for gold!
15 Dec 2015
Develop your career with a mentor

Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
15 Dec 2015
You should now be thinking about accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new semester

Say Happy Christmas with an eCard
16 Dec 2015
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly

Heritage, Philanthropy and Widening Participation come together
16 Dec 2015
Inspiring the next generation in healthcare professions – in honour of Charlotte Beswick

Staff benefits update
17 Dec 2015
Welcome to the last staff benefits update of 2015! There’s still time for last minute deals!

Nine-year-old fronts global fight to save frog from extinction
17 Dec 2015
Sir David Attenborough supports her campaign with the University and Manchester Museum

Graphene proves a perfect fit for wearable devices
17 Dec 2015
Mobile phones and healthcare monitors could be directly printed into clothing and even skin

Sing a song of Christmas!
17 Dec 2015
Join your colleagues at the staff carol concert on Tuesday, 22 December (12-1pm) in the Whitworth Hall

Jodrell Bank celebrates 70th birthday
17 Dec 2015
A year of celebration will start this week as the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory celebrates its 70th birthday

Turnitin unavailable on Saturday, 19 December 2015 (3-7pm)
17 Dec 2015
There will be a short period of scheduled downtime to the Turnitin service

Furniture store opening times
17 Dec 2015
Furniture4reuse will be closed on Wednesday, 23 December

Payroll Giving Scheme
17 Dec 2015
Workplace Giving UK, which has been supporting the promotion of our Payroll Giving Scheme, has folded with the loss of 25 jobs

University agrees Staff Survey action plans
18 Dec 2015
Local management teams to act following strong response to our second survey

FoodOnCampus Christmas opening hours
18 Dec 2015
Between Monday, 21 December 2015 and Monday, 18 January 2016

Say thank you with a card
21 Dec 2015
Any member of staff can send a simple ‘thank you’ card via email to colleagues who have helped them – in a big or a small way

Honour for surgeon who’s operated on thousands in warzones
21 Dec 2015
A medical graduate who has spent more than 20 years treating thousands of victims of conflict around the world has been given an Outstanding Alumnus award

Selena loses her locks for charity
21 Dec 2015
Selena Zafar from the University Library took part in Shave Head Day (20 December) in aid of Macmillan Cancer, St Ann's Hospice and Manchester United Foundation

University sends bumper Christmas delivery to Wood Street Mission
21 Dec 2015
A big thank you for the generous donations of toys, food and financial donations towards this year’s Christmas Project

WATCH: Christmas messages from staff and students updated daily
22 Dec 2015
Season's greetings from the President and Vice Chancellor, teams of colleagues and scholarship students from across the University

IT help and support during the Christmas break
22 Dec 2015
During the Christmas break, there will be limited service for requests submitted by web (Support Centre Online) or email until the University re-opens on Monday, 4 January.

Christmas switch off
22 Dec 2015
Don’t forget to give your appliances a festive break

Grand fundraising effort on World AIDS Day
22 Dec 2015
In 2015, three staff network groups raised nearly £1,000 for three charities which support people affected by HIV and AIDS

Download 2016 Diversity Calendar
22 Dec 2015
Our award-winning calendar is a practical resource that includes details of all the major religious festivals and major national and international days of celebration or memorial