News archive – January 2016
Universities Superannuation Scheme is changing in 2016
04 Jan 2016
From April 2016, USS will provide Defined Benefit (DB) pensions on a Career Revalued Basis (CRB) basis, alongside a new Defined Contribution (DC) section
WATCH: Your Christmas cards' recycling journey
04 Jan 2016
You can dispose of Christmas cards in your office paper recycling bins
Have you returned with any nice new shiny gadgets?
04 Jan 2016
If you've arrived back after the Christmas break with a new laptop, smartphone or tablet, we have instructions on how to get it set up on some of our services
Happ-e Christmas wishes go worldwide
04 Jan 2016
University staff sent 2,647 Christmas e-cards to a record 66 countries in 2015
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
04 Jan 2016
Four University staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Wood Street Mission Lottery: January's winner
04 Jan 2016
Announcing the winner of the latest draw
Winter Warmers - thank you
04 Jan 2016
The MECD Faculty Project Team would like to thank everyone who donated to the summer toiletries and winter warmers appeals for Lifeshare
Shake it off and dance for free
04 Jan 2016
The University Sport team is putting on a trial freestyle dance class in their Wellbeing Centre on 3 February 2016 (the class is free to attend)
Do you need your Danwood printer/photocopier?
05 Jan 2016
If you have a printer/photocopier from Danwood that is now surplus to requirements please email the Procurement Office before 15 January and arrangements will be made to remove the equipment.
The Confucius Institute language courses, January 2016
05 Jan 2016
Discount available to University staff and students
Oxford Road transformation
05 Jan 2016
Preparatory work has begun around Denmark Road, Whitworth Park and the hospital site
Update on the University’s finances and challenges
05 Jan 2016
Book now for HEI Seminar on Tuesday, 19 January
Charity swap shop and bake sale
05 Jan 2016
One man’s unwanted Christmas present is another’s treasured find – and a boost for widening participation projects
The Social Media Surgery returns for 2016
05 Jan 2016
Find out #howtospreadyourmessage
Graphene, the finest filter
05 Jan 2016
Graphene can simplify production of heavy water and help clean nuclear waste by filtering different isotopes of hydrogen, University of Manchester research indicates
A night out to remember – and help Syrian refugees
06 Jan 2016
University lecturer joins forces with her neighbours to help those fleeing their war-torn homeland
Are you responsible for managing the placement of students?
06 Jan 2016
Places are available on the "UCEA Health and Safety Guidance for the Placement of Students" training course.
MathsBombe 2016 opening next week!
06 Jan 2016
MathsBombe is a new online competition aimed at students in Years 12 & 13 and below (England and Scotland), S5 & S6 and below (Scotland) and Year 13 & 14 and below (Northern Ireland)
Staff benefits update
06 Jan 2016
Happy New Year and welcome to the first staff benefits update of 2016 - it’s a health and holidays special edition!
University charity to lead global disaster response
06 Jan 2016
UK-Med, the medical emergency response charity based at the University, has become the UK’s deployment lead to global humanitarian crises, with an £8m grant from government
Manchester: European City of Science 2016
07 Jan 2016
The University needs you as it plays a major part in the celebrations
Access to the Business School
07 Jan 2016
Work has begun on setting up the construction site for the Alliance Manchester Business School Redevelopment Project
Blackwell's and Starbucks move
07 Jan 2016
Blackwell’s bookshop and Starbucks will continue to be open throughout the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) refurbishment and will be relocated to temporary retail accommodation
School of Law Legal Advice Centre
07 Jan 2016
Free legal advice by appointment
University enters 1000 into Morrisons Great Manchester 10K run
07 Jan 2016
Whatever drives you, run with us
Join the run commute
07 Jan 2016
Get fit while getting to work
What do you think of our new magazine?
08 Jan 2016
Chance to give feedback on The University of Manchester Magazine
Martin Harris Centre - spring 2016 season now on sale
11 Jan 2016
The Martin Harris Centre, a performance space situated at the heart of the University’s campus, announces its exciting spring programme, offering a rich variety of music, drama, literature and dance events.
Stargazing LIVE returns to Jodrell Bank
11 Jan 2016
The hugely-popular Stargazing LIVE returns to The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory this week
It’s exams season: How can you help?
11 Jan 2016
Surprisingly simple ways to support our students through one of the most important periods of their University life
Invite to Dementia Research Showcase
11 Jan 2016
See the work of our University, Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday, 20 January
New life for X-rays from the 1950s
11 Jan 2016
Astonishing art inspired by Salford coal miners who shone a light on arthritis
National Student Survey promotional materials available now
11 Jan 2016
Download the 2016 promotional materials, and request promotional giveaways
#UoM2016 project to showcase a year in the life of the University
11 Jan 2016
Students, staff and visitors have the opportunity to contribute to a unique social media story this year as The University of Manchester launches #UoM2016 - a community project designed to capture a year in the life of the University
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey: Promotional materials now available
11 Jan 2016
The national survey launches on 1 February, for all taught postgrads
Book now for My Research Essentials programme
11 Jan 2016
My Research Essentials is a developing programme of training workshops, information sessions, and online resources that are relevant to researchers at all career stages
Take part in our Emerging Technology Conference
12 Jan 2016
EMiT, the Emerging Technology conference series, will host its third annual event on 2-3 June at Barcelona Supercomputing Centre
Manchester Gold: call for mentors
12 Jan 2016
Help a colleague develop their career – and also develop your own skills
Reclaim the Night 2016
12 Jan 2016
Light up the city and say no to sexual violence against women, street harassment and victim blaming
Guardian Live: Jeanette Winterson "In Conversation" with John Irving
12 Jan 2016
On 1 February 2016 (6.30-8pm) at the Whitworth Art Gallery
Make 2016 the year you receive recognition for the difference you're making
13 Jan 2016
With a closing date of 1 February 2016 there are less than three weeks to go before the deadline for the Making a Difference Awards
Jodrell Bank to witness the first Brit to walk in space
13 Jan 2016
University and BBC play host to historic milestone
Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World
13 Jan 2016
How diabolical witchcraft and ghostly encounters inspired fear and curiosity - and our obsession with supernatural power
Staff benefits update
13 Jan 2016
It’s a busy benefits update with offers to help you get fitter and healthier, plan a night at the theatre, have your hair restyled or send flowers to someone special, plus the chance to win tickets for the Royal Exchange
What will you do for our European City of Science this year?
13 Jan 2016
The University needs you as it plays a major part in the celebrations
Hundreds gather for Sir Henry Royce workshop
14 Jan 2016
Industry and academia come together to discuss shaping a crucial element of the Northern Powerhouse
Latest issue of ArtsResearch online now
14 Jan 2016
ArtsResearch is the research bulletin published by the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Volunteers wanted to make (or donate) cakes for charity bake sale
14 Jan 2016
Help to raise money for mental health charity Mind on Time to Talk Day (4 February)
Graphene tunes in to new frequency
14 Jan 2016
New technology could see huge leap in internet speeds and safer alternatives to X-rays
New Music North West Festival
15 Jan 2016
Friday 22 - Friday 29 January 2016: 8 days, 30 events, 100 living North West composers
Universities Superannuation Scheme is changing in 2016
15 Jan 2016
Find out more by booking a place at a USS presentation on Wednesday, 20 January
Life scientist helps to celebrate International Darwin Day
15 Jan 2016
On Friday, 12 February 2016, Dr Susanne Shultz from FLS will speak at an evening of celebration hosted by Greater Manchester Humanists (GMH) at Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street
Is your Blackboard course ready for start of semester?
15 Jan 2016
You should now be preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new semester
Free public engagement training for researchers
15 Jan 2016
One-day, interactive workshop for researchers on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 (9.30am – 5pm) explores the why, what and how of engaging with secondary schools
Manchester has some of the world's most influential scientific minds
15 Jan 2016
Eleven of our researchers are in the top 1% who have produced the most highly cited papers in 2015
CADET scientist takes part in 'I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here'
15 Jan 2016
Richard Unwin, Mass spectrometry lead in the Centre for Advanced Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics, Institute of Human Development, FMHS, was selected to take part in the November 2015 edition of the science outreach event "I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here"
European City of Science 2016 - what part will you play?
18 Jan 2016
University needs you as it takes major role in the celebrations
Delight for alumni in New Year’s Honours
18 Jan 2016
Seven University alumni have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list
New Director of Finance
18 Jan 2016
Stephen Dauncey, currently Chief Finance Officer for Highways England, has been appointed as Director of Finance at The University of Manchester
LITERATURE LIVE: Ian McGuire and Rupert Thomson
18 Jan 2016
Monday 8 February, 6.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Get Fit and Active for 2016
18 Jan 2016
Courses and Wednesday Workshops
How can PSS enhance the student experience?
18 Jan 2016
Training available for all PSS staff (including non-student facing roles)
Free Rush Hour Concerts at St Peter's House
18 Jan 2016
Come along to the next concert on Monday, 25 January (5.20-6pm)
Come along to the first Engagement@Manchester workshop of 2016
18 Jan 2016
Explore 'Disseminating engagement and involvement projects and outputs' on 20 January (1-2.30pm) in Simon Building 4.05
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Chancellors
18 Jan 2016
The Chefs at Chancellors have designed a wonderful menu for Valentine's Day for just £50 per couple including wine
Big Saturday: Animal Mummies
18 Jan 2016
On Saturday, 23 January (11am-4pm) at Manchester Museum
Access to Alliance MBS West
19 Jan 2016
Go to the building’s reception via Booth Street West
Help us help you: Your comments may win you a £20 Amazon voucher
19 Jan 2016
Our IT Support Centre relies on your feedback in order to constantly improve, so we now offer you the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher when your enquiry to the Support Centre is closed. This draw will take place every month until further notice.
Rewarding Exceptional Performance
19 Jan 2016
Nominate individual staff members or teams who have made exceptional contributions at work by Monday, 1 February 2016
MANTIS – Part of the New Music North West Festival 2016
19 Jan 2016
Monday 25 January, 5pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
University named as one of best employers for lesbian, gay and bi staff in 2016
19 Jan 2016
Manchester has been placed for the second year running in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers - the definitive list showcasing the best employers for lesbian, gay and bi staff
Greenhouse Closed
19 Jan 2016
Until Monday 1 February for exams
Alliance MBS academics meet Nobel Laureate
19 Jan 2016
Dr Ilma Chowdhury and Dr Fahian Huq interviewed Nobel Peace laureate and social business pioneer Professor Muhammad Yunus in December 2015
Taste Manchester equipment return
19 Jan 2016
Return any equipment and you could win lunch
2016 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition starts next week
19 Jan 2016
Registration for the School of Mathematics' 2016 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is now open
Bone density tests at Sugden Sports Centre
19 Jan 2016
The Sugden Sports Centre will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Tuesday, 8 March for only £30
VAGANZA, Part 1 – Part of the New Music North West Festival 2016
19 Jan 2016
Tuesday 26 January, 1.15pm, at the Royal Northern College of Music
Are you recruiting or interviewing in 2016?
20 Jan 2016
Make sure you have attended the required recruitment and selection training.
Senate Elections 2016
20 Jan 2016
A number of appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will terminate on 31 August 2016
Manchester is among first universities to receive Race Equality Charter award
20 Jan 2016
Eight UK universities have been presented with Race Equality Charter awards in recognition of their work to advance race equality
Staff benefits update
20 Jan 2016
Your weekly update has the Key for the City reward card, the Royal Exchange Theatre, a pamper package for RCNQ, 50% off at Sale Sharks, a fitness challenge, discounts at Nevisports and Cotswold Outdoor to keep you cosy on these wintery nights and half term and Valentine breaks
Access to Alliance MBS West – reminder
20 Jan 2016
The footpath alongside the front of Alliance MBS is now closed: with this in mind, you are only able to access the Alliance MBS West entrance from Booth Street West
It’s Time to Talk about Mental Health
20 Jan 2016
On Thursday, 4 February (11am – 2pm) in University Place Foyer and 1st Floor, Atrium
Magic, Witches & Devils at The John Rylands Library
20 Jan 2016
Magic, Witches & Devils in the Early Modern World runs from 21 January to 21 August 2016 at The John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Research Institute Annual Lecture 2016
20 Jan 2016
On Thursday, 11 February (5.30-7.30pm) in the Historic Reading Room of The John Rylands Library
Alumna Anilena sets up violence prevention lab in Panama
20 Jan 2016
Recent Psychology PhD graduate, Anilena Mejia, is now setting up a research lab in her home country with significant Panamanian government investment
Manchester’s TV historian tells The Story of China on BBC2
21 Jan 2016
Professor Michael Wood returns to television screens with a six part series tracing the development of Chinese civilisation over 4,000 years
Shaping the way forward for Northern science and innovation
21 Jan 2016
Government science and business advisers meet Northern leaders, including our Vice President Research and Innovation Professor Luke Georghiou
University and Masdar Institute launch joint Graphene research programme
21 Jan 2016
Research projects to highlight diverse application of graphene, from military grade sensors to desalination technology and energy storage
Living wage for catering staff
21 Jan 2016
The University of Manchester Conferences (UMC) Limited has decided to pay its staff a minimum of £8.25 per hour (the equivalent hourly rate to that currently recommended by the Living Wage Foundation) from 1 February 2016
Students’ Q&A with: Sir Harrison Birtwistle
21 Jan 2016
Thursday 28 January, 2.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
University launches Global Development Institute
21 Jan 2016
Oxfam International Executive Director and University alumna to give keynote lecture
Soapbox Science - call for speakers now open!
21 Jan 2016
National women in science event as part of European City of Science 2016
Get your exercise regime off on a sound footing
21 Jan 2016
Run the Manchester Marathon – and raise funds for Deaf Education in the developing world
Collaborate with industry
21 Jan 2016
EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account – call for proposals
VAGANZA, Part 2 – Part of the New Music North West Festival 2016
22 Jan 2016
Friday 29 January, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Unconscious bias training
22 Jan 2016
The University has arranged a number of one hour lunchtime sessions on unconscious bias
Turnitin outage - now resolved
22 Jan 2016
Turnitin UK is experiencing service disruption, causing loss of access for a number of Higher Education institutions
How do you manage health and safety?
25 Jan 2016
Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to health and safety. Our IOSH "Managing Safely" training may help.
Watch soap stars tackle former Man City players at free charity football match
25 Jan 2016
The new National Speedway Stadium on Kirkmanshulme Lane, Longsight is organising a charity football match on Sunday, 13 March with a 2pm kick off in the middle of the track
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
25 Jan 2016
Help our fully-supervised students get their clinical training
Richard Dawkins in 'mysterious' world premiere
25 Jan 2016
University lecturer stages opera based on a controversial unfinished novel by Mark Twain
It's Time to Talk about Mental Health
25 Jan 2016
University event to help break the silence on Thursday, 4 February (11am – 2pm) in University Place Foyer and 1st Floor, Atrium
Ballroom and Latin for Beginners: Free Taster Session
26 Jan 2016
On Wednesday 2 March 2016, at the Martin Harris Centre
Take a trip down Memory Lane with modern technology
26 Jan 2016
University broadcasts live heritage tour at noon today (Tuesday, 26 January)
Cloudy with a chance of pain!
26 Jan 2016
University researchers carry out world's first smartphone-based study to investigate the link between pain and the weather
WATCH: how USS changes will affect you
26 Jan 2016
Videos of the presentations given on the forthcoming changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme are now online
Put your feet to work - you could walk away with £50
26 Jan 2016
Don’t be a desk jockey, join the University's walking event on 11 February and feel happier, healthier and more productive at work
Join the buzz at next meeting of UoM Busy Bees WI
27 Jan 2016
Penny Dean OBE, Chair of the Dwarf Sports Association, is the speaker on Thursday, 4 February (12.45 – 1.45pm) downstairs in St Peter’s Chaplaincy
Corridor Manchester Cycle to Work Event
27 Jan 2016
On Wednesday, 3 February (8.15-9.15am) to EATS Restaurant, University Place
Staff ID number - an extra digit is on its way
27 Jan 2016
IT Services are running a large project on the SPOT ID (Single Point Of Truth IDentifier). This work is essential to accommodate new staff and students, so we’ve supplied information to address potential questions.
Be Fire Aware - E-Learning
27 Jan 2016
This session will cover the University's general procedures in respect of fire and emergencies, guidance for emergency evacuation, and practical advice on how to avoid fires in the workplace.
Manchester University Press launches new website using Supadu
27 Jan 2016
To celebrate, there's 50% off all titles on the new website until 29 February
University's WWI tribute to England's “greatest rock climber”
28 Jan 2016
Siegfried Wedgwood Herford – also “the truest, kindest, and most generous of friends” – died 100 years today
Professor Matthew Cobb explores 'How the Nose Knows'
28 Jan 2016
Join us for the launch of Speakezee Manchester on Thursday, 18 February 2016 (7-9pm) at No 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH
Former apprentice lands pioneering role at University
28 Jan 2016
Former University apprentice Sam Walsh is now acting as a “technology futurist” to help make sure the learning experience for electrical engineers remains at the cutting edge
Invitation to contribute to JustFest 2016
28 Jan 2016
Do you work on issues of social justice that you’d like to bring to the wider student audience?
New electroencephalogram (EEG) facility for Psychological Sciences
28 Jan 2016
The School of Psychological Sciences formally opened a new electroencephalogram (EEG) facility at a special inauguration event earlier this month
Network connectivity issues - Updated 12:12 on Thursday 28 January
28 Jan 2016
We've noticed issues with network connectivity affecting access to external resources/websites
Showcase event for ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)
28 Jan 2016
On Thursday, 25 February in the Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road
Funding opportunity information session (Food Research)
28 Jan 2016
KTN Seminar on Health & Wellbeing with Professor A Bryan Hanley on Friday, 26 February (12-1pm) in Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) Lecture Theatre
Invitation to take part in 'Humans of Humanities' Photography Project
29 Jan 2016
Are you a budding photographer?
Bus priority package – the transformation of Oxford Road begins
29 Jan 2016
When the main phase of the Oxford Road scheme begins on Monday, 1 February, all traffic movements will be maintained despite a reduction in road capacity