News archive – May 2016
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - David Fanning and Michelle Assay
02 May 2016
Thursday 5 May, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Poet's Corner: Chetham’s Library comes to life after hours
03 May 2016
Free exhibition and event on Thursday 12 May, 7pm at Chetham's Library, Manchester
Join the Greater Manchester Walking Festival
03 May 2016
Take a stroll and meet new people all this month
Diana Mitlin becomes managing director of the Global Development Institute
03 May 2016
Uma Kothari will step down after her three year term
Get your kettle on at the Wednesday Workshop
03 May 2016
Kettlebell Sport at the Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building, on Wednesday, 4 May
Oxfam’s Duncan Green on how change happens
03 May 2016
Duncan Green, Head of Research at Oxfam GB, will be speaking at the Global Development Institute, on Tuesday, 17 May from 4.30-6pm
Northern Consulting Case Competition
04 May 2016
North West Biotech Initiative is pleased to announce the launch of the Northern Consulting Case Competition
From farm to fork – invite to the launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme
04 May 2016
University involved in the global challenges of ensuring sustainable, resilient and healthy food supplies for all is the focus of the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme
Exclusive network and venue evening for University PAs and hotel bookers
04 May 2016
On Wednesday, 18 May (5.30pm) at Motel One, 34 London Road, Piccadilly, Manchester
Peer Support Group for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Returners
04 May 2016
Share experiences and gain support in an exciting new time of life
Print, copy and scan to any photocopier in the University
04 May 2016
Throughout May we will be replacing our Danwood photocopiers with more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly multifunctional devices.
New Director of IT Appointed
04 May 2016
Malcolm Whitehouse CBE to join the University this month
Eligible staff to be automatically re-enrolled in workplace pension
04 May 2016
What auto re-enrolment means for the University and how it will affect you
New P&DR process launched in PSS
04 May 2016
The new P&DR process is now launched throughout Professional Support Services (apart from FLS and MHS Faculty Offices)
Student Support Forum Meeting
04 May 2016
Having consulted with student support colleagues in Faculties and Schools about its usefulness, format and timing, we’re relaunching a more interactive Student Support Network, which will run three times a year, with the first meeting on Tuesday 17 May from 9.30-11.30am
MBS to Anywhere: Prolific North Award win for Alliance MBS
04 May 2016
Congratulations to Alliance Manchester Business School’s Marketing and Communications Team who, last Thursday, won a Prolific North Award for their campaign ‘MBS to Anywhere’
Flying the Rainbow flag
04 May 2016
The University is marking International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) once more on 17 May 2016
Staff benefits update
04 May 2016
May has arrived and so has the sunshine and the latest monthly newsletters from Cottages.com, Hoseasons, SuperBreak & Perkz, plus updates from Blackwells, Nevisport and a new competition to win a weekend in London!
Major Graphene exhibition
05 May 2016
A major new exhibition, Wonder Materials: Graphene and Beyond, making its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) this summer, tells the story of graphene, the world’s first two-dimensional material which was isolated by scientists in Manchester. The exhibition is free to all.
University honours two former members of Board of Governors
05 May 2016
Medal of Honour presented to Robert Hough CBE, DL and Gerry Yeung OBE, DL
University climbs in World Reputation rankings
05 May 2016
The University has been ranked 49th in the world in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2016, an increase from 50th place last year.
Double Athena SWAN successes as two Schools achieve Silver Award status
05 May 2016
University Schools achieve prestigious awards
Save the date - Community Forum meeting next week
05 May 2016
On Tuesday, 10 May (5.30- 7.30pm) at St Chad’s Church, St Chad's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4WH
Wood Street Mission Lottery
06 May 2016
This month's winner
Key note speech next week by Director-General of the National Trust
06 May 2016
The British-Inter University China Centre (BICC) and the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) would like to invite you to this keynote speech-public talk
Restricted Intelligence - Episode 1: The test
06 May 2016
Over the next few months we will be running a light-hearted comedy mini-series which focuses on the importance of cyber security around the workplace
Godlee Observatory Open Day
06 May 2016
On Monday, 9 May (11am-7pm) in Sackville Street Building
WATCH: Disruptive Business with Uber and Tesla
06 May 2016
Disruptive business was the topic of discussion at the Alliance MBS Vital Topics event on 14 April
New online system helps University make safer recruitment decisions
06 May 2016
The Compliance and Risk Office is leading on a project to launch a new University-wide online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) system, which went live on 4 May
WATCH: Dame Vivienne Westwood talk climate control at Manchester Museum
06 May 2016
A new Climate Control exhibition, opened by fashion designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood, will kick off Manchester’s commitment to public action on climate change from 11 May
Venture Further: 2016 winners
06 May 2016
Eight Manchester entrepreneurs have been awarded a slice of a £50,000 cash prize through Manchester Enterprise Centre’s Venture Further competition, to help drive progress in their start-ups
WATCH: Making a Difference Awards live online
09 May 2016
Join in with the excitement and find out who will be presented with winner and highly commended awards
TfGM update on bus priority work on Oxford Road
09 May 2016
Traffic management arrangements and bus stop closures for week commencing 9 May
Reminder: Cut-off date for umist.ac.uk or man.ac.uk email addresses
09 May 2016
On Monday 23 May, we will be decommissioning the man.ac.uk and umist.ac.uk email domains, which were replaced with the manchester.ac.uk domain several years ago.
Yoga for Digestion
09 May 2016
Wednesday workshop at the Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building
21 May is International Day of Diversity
09 May 2016
Participate in a simple equality exercise
A Public Affair - new event for doctors & patients
09 May 2016
Taking place on 17 May and hosted by Manchester Medical School
Manchester Museum, Quad Elevation
09 May 2016
Update on works on the Quad
Free music performance
09 May 2016
When tomorrow becomes yesterday: sustainability in song on Thursday, 19 May
AMBS represented in the IBM Universities Business Challenge 2016 Grand Final
09 May 2016
The Universities Business Challenge Worldwide is the world’s longest established and leading undergraduate simulation-based competition.
Crowdfunding at Manchester
10 May 2016
The University launches its own crowdfunding platform for students, staff and alumni
Order your gowns for graduation ceremonies
10 May 2016
Taking graduates to the next stage of their career: 11-22 July 2016
Pathways: Career Options for Researchers
10 May 2016
Attend Pathways and plan your future!
Manchester After Hours 2016
10 May 2016
Create your own nocturnal journey on campus and around the city this Thursday (12 May)
Have you considered pursuing a professional doctorate relevant to your career?
10 May 2016
Doctor of Education EdD programme open for admissions this September
Oxford Road closure for demolition works
10 May 2016
Part of Oxford Road to be closed from Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 5 June inclusive
Watch out for a (friendly) wolf on campus
10 May 2016
Student safety campaign with teeth - thanks to its impressive mascot
New Research IT newsletter - May 2016
10 May 2016
The Research IT team in IT Services have launched their brand new newsletter and blog for all University researchers.
Professor receives major national honour
10 May 2016
University professor receives prestigious award
Impact of University's 3,000 alumni volunteers celebrated
10 May 2016
The impact that our 3,000 alumni volunteers have had on our current students over the past year was celebrated at a special event to thank those who give up their time for the University
Students talking trash in bid to boost recycling on campus
10 May 2016
A group of Manchester students have been talking trash outside the Student’s Union – with the aim of raising awareness of recycling on campus
London Network: EU Referendum Debate
11 May 2016
Share with your networks: Alumni are invited to a debate chaired by Sky News' Ian King
Do you ever use agency workers (temps)?
11 May 2016
Drop in Open day 2-5pm Whitworth Hall, Monday 16 May 2016
REMINDER: The PGCert in Higher Education application process is open
11 May 2016
One-year programme for academic staff and senior PSS colleagues at the University Main
University commits to new tree policy on campus
11 May 2016
As the campus undergoes major redevelopment, the University has set out its commitment to compensate tree loss and provide a co-ordinated approach to tree planting across the campus and local community
Policy@manchester in line for national impact award
11 May 2016
The annual ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize is an opportunity to recognise and reward researchers and professional staff whose work has made a real difference to society or the economy
Recent IT issues
11 May 2016
Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed issues with access to some services
Staff benefits update
11 May 2016
It’s competition time again with four chances to win a Key for the City reward card and a fantastic London stay at the 4* Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel in London for two people with tickets to ‘The View from the Shard’, worth £409!
University honours a father’s loving legacy
12 May 2016
WATCH: Inspiring stories from the winners of our Volunteer of the Year awards
WATCH: Making a Difference Awards live online
12 May 2016
Find out who was presented with winner and highly commended awards
TfGM update on bus priority work on Oxford Road
12 May 2016
Traffic management arrangements for week commencing 16 May
Staff volunteers needed for Sustainability Challenge 2016
12 May 2016
Would you like to help deliver the Sustainability Challenge 2016 to all 8,000 1st year students?
WATCH: A decade of dedicated student volunteering
12 May 2016
Manchester Leadership Programme celebrates ten years of making a difference – to community life and our students’ experience
A Lunchtime at the Opera
13 May 2016
Help us raise money for Leukaemia
Thai princess visits Manchester to find out about health research
13 May 2016
Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, a royal princess of Thailand, visited the University on Wednesday to speak to researchers working at the cutting-edge of health sciences and explore new links between the UK and her home country
Death of Emeritus Professor Ronald Beresford Dew
13 May 2016
It is with sadness that we report the death of Emeritus Professor Ronald Beresford Dew who passed recently, just short of his 100th birthday
Research exposes prejudice over teachers with northern accents
13 May 2016
Trainee teachers with northern accents are under pressure to speak ‘the Queen’s English’ in the classroom, according to a study carried out at the University
Come along to the next Sustainability in the Curriculum meeting
13 May 2016
Join us on Wednesday, 18 May from 2.30 to 4.30pm in the Simon Building, Room 5.05 for information about The RoundView
LITERATURE LIVE: Jennifer Nansubaga Makumbi and Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
13 May 2016
Wednesday 1 June, 6.30pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Would you like to keep a one-day diary for Mass Observation?
13 May 2016
Did you record your 12 May?
Changes to times for weekly fire tests
13 May 2016
Please make a note of the changes to fire test times for your building
Celebrating the first year of peer support for all our new students
13 May 2016
The annual Peer Support Celebration Evening took place on Thursday 5 May at the Palace Hotel
Summer specials at the Armitage Sports Centre
13 May 2016
Stay active this summer with discounted offers on sports activities and memberships
Staff can now acquire refurbished as new office chairs from the Furniture Store
13 May 2016
These chairs have been fully re-furbished by Office Chair Renovations Ltd who are a University supplier and are guaranteed (1 year for the upholstery and 3 years for parts)
Blackboard testing on Monday 16 May
13 May 2016
On Monday 9 May we conducted some tests on Blackboard to ensure successful delivery of the forthcoming online exams.
Study shows origins of rice cultivation
14 May 2016
Staple food production gives insight into history – and feeding future populations
Northern climes make a difference to growth hormone treatment
14 May 2016
Response to treatment related to daylight and genetics
Love thy neighbour?
15 May 2016
How diversity affects the way we feel about our street
Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
16 May 2016
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work
UK crushes aspirations of young migrant men, say criminologists
16 May 2016
Call for a change in policy to help them integrate into British society
Planned changes to the process of ethical review of research
16 May 2016
All staff and students who work on research involving human participants, need to obtain ethical review approval
Competition deadline for Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase 2016
16 May 2016
Last call for 2016 submissions, deadline 20 may
Our student nurses receive world first in care-critical frontline digital skills
16 May 2016
New practical digital skills focus at the University sees crucial Patientrack e-observations taught from very first weeks of nursing training, for the first time
The Great Science Share (European City of Science)
16 May 2016
On the 6 July 2016, as part of Manchester’s European city of Science 2016, all schools across Greater Manchester are asked to be part of the Great Science Share
Searching for cancer’s fingerprints
16 May 2016
New study gives clues to tumour growth
TfGM update on bus priority work on Oxford Road: changes to scheduling of work
16 May 2016
To coincide with the University’s need to temporarily close part of Oxford Road for its campus redevelopment from 16 May, TfGM will also start the next phase of its bus priority work in the area
University shortlisted for two outstanding Awards
16 May 2016
We have been nominated for the national Guardian Sustainable Business Awards and we are also the only University shortlisted for the Skills for Business Awards
Test drive a website
16 May 2016
The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMIST) in the University is looking for people to perform usability testing of a research partner's website
University Professor on Granada Reports
16 May 2016
Professor Dimitris Papadimitriou takes us on a road trip of European issues in Granada Reports shows starting from 6pm today
Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition
17 May 2016
Applications are now open for multidisciplinary event
Come to networking event for PAs
17 May 2016
University conference and venues team host event for PAs and other University hotel bookers
Science in Public: Past, Present and Future
17 May 2016
Join a cross-disciplinary discussions on science, technology, medicine and the public
Traffic measures in place for CityGames
17 May 2016
Event with top flight athletes and fabulous atmosphere – but it may affect traffic this week
Take a walk with Manchester’s Girl Geeks
17 May 2016
Tour of city centre featuring amazing stories of our scientific women
Manchester and Salford join forces to fight dementia
17 May 2016
Joined up initiative in the vein of the new DevoManc health agenda to mark Dementia Awareness Week (May 15-21)
Another chance to see the latest Campus Masterplan presentation
17 May 2016
If you missed the latest Open Meeting on the Campus Masterplan, which was attended by staff from across the campus, the presentation is now online
Tom’s tough battle for cancer support charity
17 May 2016
Post-doc takes up ironman challenge for Macmillan
Want to help out at a European City of Science event?
17 May 2016
Volunteers wanted for Soapbox Science on Saturday, 23 July
University course marketing web pages get wow factor
17 May 2016
On 24 June, new functionality will be introduced to Campus Solutions and Video Portal allowing to upload rich digital content on to the University course marketing pages to support student recruitment.
Industrial action by University and College Union members from 25 May
17 May 2016
The University has been formally notified that one of the campus trades unions (UCU) intends to commence industrial action in relation to a trade dispute over the 2016 pay claim with a two-day strike and continuous action short of a strike (see * below for details)
Huge carbon stores under grasslands discovered
18 May 2016
Find could help to curb climate change
Microbes could be major cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
18 May 2016
Landmark editorial calls for further research – and clinical trials of anti-microbial agents to treat the disease
Researchers discover new way of ‘locking up’ radioactive material
18 May 2016
Study could help find new way to clean up contaminated areas
Competition closing Friday - Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase 2016
18 May 2016
It's not too late to submit an entry proposal before the deadline
Find out more about "Scientific Careers' Day"- free event
18 May 2016
Taking place on 4 June
Avoid traffic jams at the Rush Hour Concert Series
18 May 2016
On Monday evenings (5pm) in St Peter’s House Church and Chaplaincy
Peer Support Group for new parents
18 May 2016
For maternity, paternity or adoption leave returners
Opportunity to attend the Middle Managers Conference 2016
18 May 2016
Book now for the last few available places at the Middle Managers Conference on Friday 24 June 2016 at Chancellors Hotel, Fallowfield
Reminder: Cut-off date for umist.ac.uk and man.ac.uk email addresses
18 May 2016
This Monday 23 May, we will be decommissioning the man.ac.uk and umist.ac.uk email domains, which were replaced with the manchester.ac.uk domain several years ago.
Children from 20 schools join forces to create musical robots
18 May 2016
Schoolchildren from across Greater Manchester have joined forces with engineers from Siemens, music experts from the Hallé Orchestra and academics from the University to create musical robots for the ‘robot orchestra’ project
Staff benefits update
18 May 2016
Only a couple of weeks to the next Bank Holiday and there are some great new travel offers for you, it's National Smile Month and announcing the winners of the Key for the City Cards!
WATCH Professor's Granada Reports update
18 May 2016
Professor Dimitris Papadimitriou has sent in his latest video from the shows he is recording this week
Asylum accommodation: profit is more important than well-being
19 May 2016
Asylum seekers and the communities they are dispersed to are being ignored in favour of cheap housing and minimal services, say researchers
Secrets of 195-million-year old marine reptile uncovered
19 May 2016
Study identifies two new specimens of Ichthyosaurus – and reveals the pelvis bones for the first time
The 430,000-year-old keys to climate change
19 May 2016
Discovery of ancient undersea landforms may improve understanding of climate change
FREE Half Term Family Outreach Concerts from Manchester University Music Society
19 May 2016
Wednesday 8 June, 10:30am and 1pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Planning your video story
19 May 2016
Create a video production to tell your story
WATCH: Solving the mystery of Elizabeth Gaskell’s silhouette
20 May 2016
Cutting edge technology examines images in world’s largest online collection of author’s works
Toxic arsenic exposure discovered in Cornwall
20 May 2016
PhD student reveals householders facing exposure from private water supplies
Appointment of Sir Mark Elder as Honorary Professor
20 May 2016
The University of Manchester is delighted to appoint Sir Mark Elder CBE as an Honorary Professor.
First safe way to deliver drugs to the placenta
21 May 2016
Researchers devise method to treat pregnancy complications without harming baby
University scientists discover HIV drug could hold key to beating skin cancer
21 May 2016
Research finds drug could stop skin cancer cells becoming immune to treatment
Inside the English Defence League
22 May 2016
New book explores the movement from the inside and the everyday lives of its activists
Eligible staff to be automatically re-enrolled in workplace pension
22 May 2016
What auto re-enrolment means for the University and how it will affect you
Graphene makes rubber more rubbery
23 May 2016
Adding graphene to thin rubber films can make them stronger and stretchier, University researchers have shown
Justine Greening leads debate on economic empowerment
23 May 2016
The Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening spoke about the economic empowerment of women at the Global Development Institute (GDI) on 19 May
An 80,000 word thesis takes 9 hours to present. Their time limit - 3 minutes!
23 May 2016
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition next month
External networking from HEaTED
23 May 2016
Networking events for technical staff, website, courses and CPD support
WATCH: Professor Danielle George's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture
23 May 2016
Professor George's talk on the role of citizens in engineering will be broadcast live this Thursday, 26 May
Billions of galaxies set to star in the ‘greatest movie ever made'
23 May 2016
The World's first motion picture of our Universe - which is being dubbed the greatest movie ever made - is to be produced by astronomers from across the world, including from the University
Examinations: What can you do?
23 May 2016
Three weeks of Examinations (Semester 2) commenced on Thursday 19 May, here's how you can support this process
Making post-war Manchester: visions of an unmade city
23 May 2016
Taking place from June 6 to 24, 2016 at Manchester Technology Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED
Industrial action by University and College Union members from 25 May onwards
23 May 2016
Clarification of the situation regarding the USS scheme rules and the University’s position in relation to death in service and ill health protection
Places available on the Language Centre's Academic Writing Tutorial Service
23 May 2016
Please take advantage of this free provision before it ends on 17 June
WATCH: Time lapse photography of Alliance MBS redevelopment
23 May 2016
The work on the redevelopment of the Alliance Manchester Business School can be viewed via two time lapse cameras which overlook the site
Manchester University Music Society: Estival 2016
23 May 2016
Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 June 2016, at the Martin Harris Centre
Fancy a pint of science?
23 May 2016
University academics spend time in the pub – so we can drink in their latest cutting edge research
Science writers’ conference at EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF)
23 May 2016
Registrations now open for 3rd European Conference of Science Journalists 2016
Manchester bus strike: travel update
23 May 2016
Planned industrial action affecting First Manchester bus services tomorrow (Tuesday, 24 May)
Manchester palaeontologist helps to rebuild giant prehistoric sea creature
23 May 2016
A palaeontologist from the University has taken part in a project to rebuild and redisplay the skeleton of a 200 million-year-old sea creature, 61 years after its bones were discovered in a field in Warwickshire
Alliance Manchester Business School rises to top 40 international schools
23 May 2016
University’s business school storms up 12 places in FT’s Customised Executive Education Ranking
Economics professor named as one of the City's top 100 women
23 May 2016
Professor Diane Coyle from the School of Social Sciences has been honoured with being included on the inaugural City A.M. Power 100 Women list – a collation of a 100 leading women working in the City
Deaf children: are we keeping them safe?
24 May 2016
University joins forces with NSPCC for first conference of its kind
Well done to our Great Manchester Run ‘purple wave’
24 May 2016
A grand effort from 1,000 runners raises thousands for charity
Tomatoes may combat the damaging effects of radiation
24 May 2016
A team of researchers from have discovered that lycopene - the red pigment in tomatoes - is extremely successful at guarding against the harmful effects of radiation
Pioneering Salford Lung Study achieves world first
24 May 2016
Researchers and health professionals create world’s first digitally enhanced trial to include patients in an everyday clinical practice setting
Family-friendly events for half term
25 May 2016
Be inspired by the rainforest and peppered moth at Manchester Museum
Take a break at the Carer Café
25 May 2016
Be part of national Carers’ Week here at the University
The Art of Devolution: Culture and the North
25 May 2016
On Tuesday, 14 June 2016 (12pm-6pm) at Old Granada Studios, Quay Street, Manchester, M3
Campus Masterplan Update
25 May 2016
The Spring edition of Campus Masterplan Update is now available to view
Intensive Mandarin Summer School at The Confucius Institute
25 May 2016
Substantial discounts for University staff and students on beginner courses running 4-15 July and 1-12 August 2016 (10am-5pm every weekday)
Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition
25 May 2016
Application deadline extended to Friday, 27 May
Getting creative with your research career
25 May 2016
Register now for the annual University of Manchester Research Staff Conference 2016
Teaching Excellence Awards 2016: read the winners’ stories
25 May 2016
Four winners have been selected by the panel for this year’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Vote now for mappademia to win £5k+ funding for the University
26 May 2016
Create your own apps to publicize research and engage communities
Staff benefits update
26 May 2016
Ahead of the Bank Holiday there are great offers for the spa and gym at the Midland Hotel and also some money saving deals for you from cottages.com and Key for the City
Major new report identifies child suicide risk factors
26 May 2016
Bereavement, bullying and exams linked to suicide in children and young people
Researchers raise concerns over eCig safety
26 May 2016
Study shows lung inflammation risks associated with long-term 'vaping'
Giving and gaining in equal measure
26 May 2016
Teams of staff from across the University made a real difference around Manchester on this year's Give & Gain Day (20 May)
Shape up for summer with Uni Fit in 2016
26 May 2016
Small group personal training at affordable prices
Tutors required for Manchester Access Programme Summer School
26 May 2016
Please register your interest by 10am on Monday, 6 June
Estival 2016: Society Mashup Showcase
27 May 2016
On Tuesday 7 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester Histories Festival 3-12 June 2016
27 May 2016
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is getting involved in the Manchester Histories Festival 2016!
New business travel insurance arrangements
27 May 2016
The University has moved travel insurance from RSA to AIG Europe Limited starting from Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Register to be a judge at the Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase
27 May 2016
Please help to make this year's showcase a great success
Minister to speak at Alliance Manchester Business School on Northern Powerhouse
27 May 2016
The audience Q&A for the event on 3 June will be facilitated by Dame Nancy Rothwell
Bus priority package: Changes to Oxford Road from 9 June
27 May 2016
Transport for Greater Manchester, in partnership with Manchester City Council, is implementing one of the largest investments into Manchester city centre's bus network in decades
WATCH: Video podcast on Analysing Musical Time
27 May 2016
University lecturer involved in educational outreach
Professor Danielle George welcomes the age of citizen science
28 May 2016
The University's Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering has spoken about the value of citizen science, and the importance of raising public awareness of the positive impact engineering has on the world, at the annual Cockcroft Rutherford lecture for the University's friends and alumni
Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) system and the financial year end
31 May 2016
Orders for Microsoft Select software placed on the ESD after midnight on Wednesday 6 July 2016 will be recharged to account codes in the 2016/17 financial year.
Estival 2016: Manchester University Wind Orchestra and String Orchestra
31 May 2016
On Wednesday 8 June, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester Histories Festival Celebration Day
31 May 2016
On 11 June (10.30am-4pm) at Manchester Town Hall
Safety officer is UK's best student in premier health and safety qualification
31 May 2016
Vicki Kelly, Safety and Risk Officer in the Faculty of Life Sciences, has been recognised as the best student achieving the NEBOSH National Diploma in the UK in 2015/16
Awards shortlisting for graphene researchers
31 May 2016
Congratulations to Dr Cinzia Casiraghi (School of Chemistry) and Dr Antonios Oikonomou (National Graphene Institute) who have been shortlisted in the Emerging Technologies Competition 2016.
The University scoops another national award for The Works
31 May 2016
The University has won a national prize for The Works, our ground-breaking employment and skills initiative
Manchester Museum - update on works to Quad elevation
31 May 2016
Due to the unexpected below-ground conditions discovered whilst sinking a concrete shaft, the works have taken longer than expected