News archive – March 2016
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) Festival
01 Mar 2016
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March 2016, at the Martin Harris Centre
SEED Annual Social Responsibility Lecture: 'Just Sustainabilities'
01 Mar 2016
On 8 March with Professor Julian Agyeman
Give and Gain Day 2016
01 Mar 2016
Develop your team through volunteering on Friday, 20 May
Empowering innovation in the Northern Powerhouse: beyond graphene
01 Mar 2016
On 19 April 2016 at Pioneer Lecture Theatre, Manchester Conference Centre, M1 3BB
Crafty way to relax
01 Mar 2016
Try something new with the University Busy Bees Women’s Institute
Achieve your potential
01 Mar 2016
Development programme for University staff with a disability
University Men’s Hockey Club secures international sponsor
01 Mar 2016
The University of Manchester Men’s Hockey Club are thrilled to have secured sponsorship from an international recruitment consultancy based locally in South Manchester
I think therefore I am a robot?
01 Mar 2016
University scientist helps create artwork for exhibition inspired by Manchester pioneer Alan Turing for the European City of Science 2016
We're keeping Alan Turing's memory green
01 Mar 2016
Staff joined in planting an apple tree in memory of Alan Turing outside St Peter's House on Monday, 29 February
The Works receives national recognition
02 Mar 2016
University shortlisted in the Guardian University Awards
University life through a lens
02 Mar 2016
Photography competition helps Manchester celebrate its status as European City of Science 2016
Blackboard unavailable from 5pm Thursday 31 March to 12:01am Monday 4 April
02 Mar 2016
Due to essential upgrade work, Blackboard, Turnitin and Grademark will be unavailable from 5pm BST on Thursday 31 March to 12:01am BST Monday 4 April.
TfGM Oxford Road transformation - planned disruptive works near Whitworth Park
02 Mar 2016
From Monday, 14 March, the left-turn out of Moss Lane East into Oxford Road will be temporarily closed for a period of around four weeks
Special training event as part of International Women's Day
02 Mar 2016
Routes to becoming a Registered Science Technician
Discounted language courses for Staff
02 Mar 2016
Learn something new at the University Language Centre
Give as you earn and support the causes you care about
02 Mar 2016
Our Give As You Earn (GAYE) Scheme enables you to donate to your favourite charity by automatic deductions from your monthly pay
Want to get en pointe and fit – or just have fun?
02 Mar 2016
Ballet Workout at the Wednesday Workshop
Wood Street Mission Lottery: March’s winner
02 Mar 2016
Announcing the latest winner of the lottery which supports local families in need
Vote for your favourite JustFest Student Short Film
02 Mar 2016
We would like your help in voting for the People’s Choice Award in the JustFest 2016 Student Short Film Competition
Debate: Should The University of Manchester divest from fossil fuels?
02 Mar 2016
JustFest Fringe event on Thursday, 3 March (5pm) in Roscoe Building, Theatre B
Read the latest Research IT newsletter
02 Mar 2016
The new edition of the Research IT newsletter is now available online
Staff benefits update
03 Mar 2016
March is here and so is that Spring feeling! We have great new discounts to help make you savings, ideas for Mother’s Day & looking ahead to Easter, latest travel newsletters and the latest Perkz competition to win £300 SuperBreak voucher!
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is changing
03 Mar 2016
A reminder that the new USS scheme starts in April
Government to end contracted-out National Insurance contributions
03 Mar 2016
From 6 April 2016, the end of contracted-out National Insurance contributions (NICs) will result in an increased rate of NIC deductions from pay and the introduction of a new single-tier state pension
Works to Burlington Street and the Main Quad
03 Mar 2016
The Directorate of Estates and Facilties has detailed disruption on Burlington Street and the Main Quad due to essential works being carried out over the next few weeks
Recruiting Staff to PSS and Academic Posts
04 Mar 2016
Have you undertaken the required recruitment training?
Consultation on University's Equality Objectives 2016-2020
04 Mar 2016
As a public sector organisation, we have a legal duty to publish our equality objectives every four years
Manchester University Baroque Orchestra
04 Mar 2016
Friday 11 March, 3pm, at the Manchester Cathedral
Student competition winners pitch their ideas in Whitehall
04 Mar 2016
The successful teams in the Careers Service's annual 10 Downing Street Student competition will pitch their ideas for applying the GREAT Britain campaign to the city of Manchester in Whitehall next month
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with David Fanning (piano)
04 Mar 2016
On Friday 11 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Free eye examination at the University Teaching Clinic
04 Mar 2016
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test): offer open to all students, staff and general public
Issues with some printers on campus
04 Mar 2016
We've been made aware that there's an issue with one of the servers which looks after printers on campus today (4 March)
Manchester University Music Society Chamber Orchestra
04 Mar 2016
On Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Book now for the HEI Seminar on 18th March 2016
07 Mar 2016
Jodrell Bank Observatory is part of the University of Manchester's School of Physics and Astronomy and is also home to the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, one of its Cultural Institutions.
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
07 Mar 2016
Thursday 10 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Quick and easy software installation
07 Mar 2016
Many of you have let us know that you'd like to be able to install software on your University managed computers.
JustFest 2016 - HCRI
07 Mar 2016
Fringe Events and Bursary Competition
Join our Manchester Residential Life Team!
07 Mar 2016
Vacancies for Residential Life Officers
CIEH Accredited Manual Handling Course
08 Mar 2016
This qualification is aimed at those for whom manual handling forms a regular or significant part of their role and provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control.
Your chance to watch world class netball live in Manchester
08 Mar 2016
University partners Manchester Thunder take on Yorkshire Jets at Netball Manchester Live at Manchester Arena on 18 April
Academics ask why some girls are still not allowed to wear trousers to school
08 Mar 2016
Banning girls from wearing trousers at school is outdated and falls short of the 2010 Equality Act, according to two of our academics who are giving a debate on the subject on 9 March
Staff with disabilities invited to help develop new engineering campus design
08 Mar 2016
Book now to join an initial focus group session on Wednesday, 23 March (3-5pm) in Renold Building, Room F1
Manchester mathematician wins national research competition at House of Commons
08 Mar 2016
Dr Philip Pearce, a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics, has won first prize at the ‘SET for Britain’ competition in the House of Commons
University unveils plans for parkland
08 Mar 2016
The University has unveiled plans to create a parkland at the heart of its campus to benefit staff, students, visitors and the local community
Universities UK to host EU panel debate this evening
08 Mar 2016
Universities UK is hosting a large, Question Time-style panel debate this evening in partnership with the NUS, ‘Should students care about the EU?’
Minister measures health for Manchester’s digital health revolution
08 Mar 2016
Life Sciences Minister George Freeman MP opened the new home to the Health eResearch Centre of the Farr Institute at the University on 8 March, creating a North of England hub for some of the world’s best digital and health research
The University's Whitworth wins prestigious tourism award
09 Mar 2016
Our ‘gallery in the park’ named Visit England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Reminder: Blackboard unavailable from Thursday 31 March to Monday 4 April
09 Mar 2016
Due to essential upgrade work, Blackboard, Turnitin and Grademark will be unavailable from 5pm BST on Thursday 31 March to 12:01am BST Monday 4 April.
Dementia Action Alliance
09 Mar 2016
Martin Harris Centre is now a local member of the Manchester Dementia Action Alliance.
University shortlisted for education prize
09 Mar 2016
Our policy@manchester initiative in running for External Relations Programme of the Year Educate North Award
WATCH: In the engine room of the Northern Powerhouse
10 Mar 2016
Lord Jim O'Neill talks to The University of Manchester Magazine
Could you confidently COSHH assess your office?
10 Mar 2016
Whether you are in an office, workshop or laboratory setting, the likelihood is that hazardous substances are used and stored within your work area.
Calling all coaches
10 Mar 2016
The Staff Learning and Development team would like to hear from you
Staff benefits update
10 Mar 2016
It’s a bumper discount week with new offers from Enterprise Car Rental, Nuffield Health, the University’s Language Centre and competitions from Manchester Airport, Everton FC and Perkz
Manchester University Big Band (MUBB)
10 Mar 2016
On Thursday 17 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Hear about MMU's experience of delivering carbon literacy to students
10 Mar 2016
On Wednesday, 16 March (2-4pm) Geoffrey Manton Building, Room GM233, Manchester Metropolitan University
Sky’s the limit for charity fundraisers
10 Mar 2016
Researchers celebrate International Women’s Day with fundraising indoor sky dive
New shop on campus
10 Mar 2016
Opens officially Saturday 12 March
Does your research or studies relate to sustainability?
11 Mar 2016
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to support a schools competition called ‘School Eco-Factor’
Wednesday Workshop – Exercises for Runners
11 Mar 2016
On Wednesday, 16 March (2.30 - 4pm) in Wellbeing Rooms Simon Building, Ground Floor - Activity Room
RAG Week – University staff, we need you!
11 Mar 2016
Could you organise an event or collect a donation in your office for this year's RAG Week (11-17 April)?
WATCH: Is it time to think radically about how companies are run?
11 Mar 2016
Andy Haldane, Bank of England Chief Economist, speaks in the latest Allilance MBS Vital Topics lecture
University celebrates British Science Week
12 Mar 2016
From robot orchestra demos at the Big Bang Fair to science meets art for Manchester Day
The Shop is now open
14 Mar 2016
All your essentials under one roof
Do you live in Fallowfield? Explore its 'Hidden Gems'
14 Mar 2016
Join one of Manchester Student Homes' Community tours on Wednesday, 16 March (2pm)
Jodrell Bank to host new festival that's out of this world
14 Mar 2016
Taking place 22-24 July, bluedot is a brand new three-day festival of discovery that promises to fuse a complex mix of artists, speakers, scientists and performers into an event unlike any on earth
Can I Start Again Please
14 Mar 2016
On Wednesday 16 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Michael Kahan Kapelye
14 Mar 2016
Thursday 17 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
The Works recognised nationally for the second time this year
14 Mar 2016
University’s local employment initiative shortlisted for Guardian Sustainable Business Award
Passionate historian and Museum volunteer wins Pickstone Prize
14 Mar 2016
Frank takes inaugural award celebrating world-renowned science historian and advocate of Manchester’s heritage Professor John Pickstone
Activate your German language skills this summer!
14 Mar 2016
University Language Centre offers course for those who wish to pick up German again
Review of student marketing, recruitment and admissions
15 Mar 2016
The Final Report of the Review of Student Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions established in February 2015 has been approved by the University
Manchester University Music Society - Contemporary Student Works
15 Mar 2016
On Friday 18 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Revised Honorary Appointments Policy and Procedure
15 Mar 2016
Revised policy clarifies the criteria for awarding Honorary posts and now applies across all faculties
University honoured for its apprenticeship programme
15 Mar 2016
Awarded silver in the Apprentice Employer of The Year Awards
Residential Life Officer – vacancies
15 Mar 2016
Be part of our new Manchester Residential Life Programme
Campus maps through time
15 Mar 2016
Visit a unique collection of historic documents
Support the PSS Sporting Challenge
15 Mar 2016
Friday sees the start of Sport Relief Weekend, and to help raise money for this great cause, the Directorate of Estates and Facilities are hosting a PSS Sporting Challenge
Do you work at the interface of neuroscience, psychology and education?
15 Mar 2016
Come to a free Introduction to Media event for researchers on Monday, 25 April 2016 (12.30pm to 4.30pm), followed by drinks and networking, at Wellcome Collection, London
Roz's running the London Marathon for RNIB
15 Mar 2016
Roz Webster from Student Recruitment and Widening Participation is running the London Marathon next month and raising funds for RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
Globalization, migration and the future of the middle classes
16 Mar 2016
Leading scholar on income inequality to speak at the Global Development Institute
Learn dance techniques at Wednesday Workshop
16 Mar 2016
On Wednesday, 20 March 2016 (2.30-4pm) in Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building - Activity Room
Problems with file storage affecting network storage and managed desktop PCs
16 Mar 2016
We're aware of a problem affecting the network storage.
Celebrate British Science Week at Body Experience 2016
16 Mar 2016
Come and explore the human body with researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences on Saturday, 19 March 2016 (11-4pm) at Manchester Museum
WATCH: Danielle George talks about the Robot Orchestra
16 Mar 2016
One person’s junk can be someone else’s Robot Orchestra – Manchester's Professor Danielle George will reveal how discarded technology and everyday items from around the home can be put to new and exciting uses
Researchers' Twilight Evening at The Study
16 Mar 2016
On Wednesday, 27 April (5-7.30pm) at Manchester Museum
Professor Luke Georghiou in lead role at EUA Council for Doctoral Education
17 Mar 2016
Our Vice-President for Research and Innovation to chair steering committee dedicated to development of doctoral education in Europe
CONSULTATION: Should the University divest from fossil fuel companies?
17 Mar 2016
Staff and students are invited to take part in a consultation being run by the University's Fossil Fuels Review Group
University response to press reports on commercialisation of graphene
17 Mar 2016
Statement issued in response to The Sunday Times
Disruptive businesses event with Uber and Tesla
17 Mar 2016
On 14 April 2016 (5.45-7.50pm) at Alliance Manchester Business School
Staff benefits update
17 Mar 2016
Only another week until the Easter bank holiday long weekend and here is some inspiration for travel, hair, beauty, entertainment, reduced price tickets for Everton FC and competitions including one to win £300 Superbreak vouchers
Planned essential network maintenance this Saturday morning
17 Mar 2016
As part of a series of changes which are taking place on the University network, we are planning to perform essential network maintenance this Saturday 19 March.
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
17 Mar 2016
On Saturday 30 April, 7.30pm, at the Whitworth Hall
Making a Difference Awards 2016: the shortlist
17 Mar 2016
Everyone on the shortlist is invited to the award ceremony on 11 May
Introducing QR Codes for Attendance Monitoring
17 Mar 2016
Staff development session on Wednesday, 6 April 2016 (10am-12 noon)
A Public Affair: Patient centred education and social responsibility
17 Mar 2016
On 17 May in Lecture Theatre B, University Place
Green Impact Workshop and Drop-in
17 Mar 2016
On Wednesday, 6 April (1-3pm) in G.33 Williamson Building
New Performance and Development Review
18 Mar 2016
A working group led by Martin Humphries and Karen Heaton has developed a revised P&DR process, which will be launched in the PSS between May and July 2016
Fake "Employee Recognition" email
18 Mar 2016
Stay safe from the latest virus and phishing attacks.
Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
21 Mar 2016
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work
The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize 2015: two winners recognised
21 Mar 2016
Two students participating in the 2015 Student Experience Internship (SEI) programme have been recognised for going the extra mile during their summer internship last year
LITERATURE LIVE: Vona Groarke and Adam Thorpe
21 Mar 2016
Monday 18 April, 6.30pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
University shortlisted for national personal safety award
21 Mar 2016
Student halls event in top three in Safe Campus Campaign category
WATCH: Inspiring young women for International Women’s Day
21 Mar 2016
Alliance Manchester Business School event brings together local school students and business community
University leads project to reshape Modern Languages
21 Mar 2016
Manchester-led consortium wins multi-million pound grant to research languages and communities
Serving the Earth: A Theological Exploration of Earthiness
21 Mar 2016
A free day conference with Dr Anne Primavesi and invited speakers on Saturday, 23 April (9.30am-4pm) in St Peter's House, Oxford Road
Half-day office closures during Finance Conference
21 Mar 2016
On 24 March, all finance offices will be effectively closed until 2pm
Good sports raise £584 for Sport Relief
22 Mar 2016
Colleagues from across the PSS compete in a range of activities for much-loved national charity
Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE given special membership award
22 Mar 2016
Human Resources' “most influential thinker” appointed first Honorary Member of UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association
University appoints new Chair of the Board of Governors
22 Mar 2016
Retiring Chair Anil Ruia welcomes Edward Astle to the role and says serving the University has been “a privilege”
Belgium Travel Advice
23 Mar 2016
Advice for University colleagues travelling to or through Brussels
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships 2016/17
23 Mar 2016
Application deadline: Monday, 12 September 2016 at 12 noon
Cooking up a storm!
23 Mar 2016
FoodInResidence catering team sees off household names to win top award
Out with the old, in with the new
23 Mar 2016
Clothes Swap plus theme of the month: electrical items
Lemn Sissay to close FutureEverything conference
23 Mar 2016
Our Chancellor helps tackle the big questions facing society through the lens of art and digital culture – part of the European City of Science 2016
Manchester among five pilot areas for UK’s first innovation audits
23 Mar 2016
Greater Manchester is among five areas set to take part in the first ever Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) - confirmed in the Budget
Free Museum of Medicine and Health events coming up this Spring
23 Mar 2016
These Artefact talks explore the collection here and the items the academics talk around will be at the event for all to see and handle where appropriate.
Staff benefits update
23 Mar 2016
This Easter issue has offers for you to save up to 50% with Manchester Airport, up to £200 with Hoseasons, 30% off Easter flowers, 40% off Everton football tickets and two competitions for you to enter!
Extraordinary press coverage for Ian McGuire's new novel
24 Mar 2016
The North Water, the new novel by the Co-Director of the University's Centre for New Writing, has attracted much media attention
Son spots father on historic Dunkirk footage
24 Mar 2016
WATCH: Reels of film discovered at John Rylands Library reveal family man’s wartime adventure
Belgium Travel Advice update
24 Mar 2016
Guidelines for colleagues on Thursday, 24 March
Northern Chamber Orchestra concert for Parkinson’s
24 Mar 2016
On Sunday 3 April, 3pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Hero Paul risks life trying to save neighbour from house fire
24 Mar 2016
Paul Smith, who works as a porter in the Alan Turing Building, risked his own life in an attempt to rescue a neighbour from her blazing house
Have a cracking Easter!
24 Mar 2016
And remember to give your appliances a break too
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central train stations: temporary closure
29 Mar 2016
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations closed on Thursday, 24 March and will reopen on Monday, 4 April
Devo Manc - a health check
30 Mar 2016
Experts explore Greater Manchester’s devolution future
Government changes to National Insurance and the State Pension from April 2016
30 Mar 2016
The government is introducing a new state pension to replace the current two-tier arrangement, which will mean a change to National Insurance contributions for many University employees
Make do and mend: a newly thrifty consumer?
30 Mar 2016
From couponing to checkout codes, darning to shabby chic - a new project at the University will look at thrift in the 21st century
Urban sketcher documents a year in the life of research centre
30 Mar 2016
Lynne Chapman is artist in residence at The Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives, based in Sociology
Manchester School of Architecture named among the world’s best
30 Mar 2016
Manchester School of Architecture has been named as one of the top ten places to study architecture in the world
Global Development Institute academics awarded over £1 million in funding
30 Mar 2016
The grants will help carry out three new research projects
Sexuality Summer School: public events
30 Mar 2016
The University of Manchester: 23-27 May 2016
The PGCert in Higher Education application process is now open for 2016/17
30 Mar 2016
One-year programme for academic staff and senior PSS colleagues at the University
Have you returned from maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
30 Mar 2016
Peer Support Group for women and men returners from maternity, paternity or adoption leave.
Belgium travel advice (updated 30 March)
30 Mar 2016
What you should do if you are travelling to, or through, Brussels on University business
Staff benefits update
30 Mar 2016
To celebrate the arrival of spring, there are lots of savings available to you for family activities via Perkz and our locally negotiated discounts; and this week there are three competitions, including the chance to win a pair of tickets to the British Grand Prix!
Performance and Development Review - the new approach
31 Mar 2016
Director of Human Resources, Karen Heaton, and Head of Staff Learning and Development, Jonathan Winter, will deliver this month’s HEI Seminar on 27 April (12.30-1.30pm) in Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum
Learn how tyranny is toppled
31 Mar 2016
Join the University's Politics department for an afternoon with one of the world’s renowned nonviolent democracy campaigners on 25 April
Have you considered pursuing a professional doctorate relevant to your career?
31 Mar 2016
Doctor of Education EdD programme open for admissions this September