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News archive – August 2016

Security to take quantum leap thanks to ‘atomic fingerprinting'
01 Aug 2016
Atomic-scale devices do not require passwords and are impervious to cloning – making them most secure safeguarding systems ever made

Zika virus vaccine to be developed in Manchester
01 Aug 2016
University team receive funding as part of a new initiative in wake of recent and particularly severe outbreak

New Faculty structure launches
01 Aug 2016
Change from four to three Faculties following review of life sciences and cognate disciplines

Climate Control
01 Aug 2016
A long British summer of exhibitions and events at Manchester Museum

Corridor Manchester Monthly Cycle to Work Event
01 Aug 2016
This month it’s the turn of the Momento Restaurant at Manchester Children’s Hospital to host the Monthly Cycle to Work Event on Wednesday, 3 August from 7.30am to 9am

Premiere of new documentary looking at Climate Change in Dhaka
01 Aug 2016
A new documentary, ‘The Lived Experience of Climate Change: A Story of One Piece of Land in Dhaka’, is to premiere at the Manchester Museum

Manchester is second in Western Europe as research quality grows
01 Aug 2016
University ranked second in Western Europe and 18th in the world in a new table of research quality growth

World-class research done safely
01 Aug 2016
As part of Manchester’s year as the UK’s first European City of Science, a free week-long festival, Science in the City, celebrated the wonders of science from 22-29th July

Summer sale at Manchester University Press
01 Aug 2016
Save 50% on all books published by Manchester University Press!

One-way working between Hathersage Road and Booth Street starts Monday, 8 August
02 Aug 2016
Work will take place between Monday, 8 August and Sunday, 4 September, when we are building new cycle lanes, kerbing and bus stops

Vitamin D research reveals bone health concerns
02 Aug 2016
Adolescents are risking their bone health because they have low levels of vitamin D, new research with schoolchildren in Manchester has shown

Teaching and Learning in promotions
02 Aug 2016
Teaching and Learning in promotions: training for the new criteria

IT Services Business Plan 2016/17
03 Aug 2016
IT Services Business Plan 2016/17, available now to download

FBMH launch - potential impact on IT systems performance
04 Aug 2016
The operation and performance of University systems may be affected by the transfer of data associated with the creation of the new Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Show your support for our LGBT community
04 Aug 2016
Although the University will not have an entry in the Pride parade this year, there are still many ways in which we can all show our support to the LGBT Community

CHERIL invites Project Funding Bids for 2016/17
04 Aug 2016
The Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Learning (CHERIL) based within the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) is launching a programme of project funding for the 2016-17 academic year

Wood Street Mission Lottery
04 Aug 2016
Announcing the lucky winner of the August draw

Manchester academic to help develop national guidelines for preventing suicide
04 Aug 2016
Professor Nav Kapur from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has been appointed Topic Expert Member on the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) public health advisory committee responsible for developing the national guidelines for preventing suicide in the community

Fabrics inspired by cancer research go on display in Manchester
04 Aug 2016
Cancer patients, University scientists and fashion designers have worked together to create an intriguing exhibition with a difference, which has been on display in Manchester as part of European City of Science

Nobel Prize winning academic involved in historic climate change agreement
04 Aug 2016
An academic from the University joined representatives from across the globe to negotiate a phase down on the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at a recent meeting of the United Nations Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) in Vienna

Uncovering the secrets of the Solar System
08 Aug 2016
Lost meteorites of Antarctica could hold the key to its formation

Open Labs: Behind the Scenes of Manchester Science
08 Aug 2016
Celebrating Manchester’s designation as European City of Science with an exciting look behind the scenes of our pioneering scientific and cultural institution, where Manchester’s best minds are working on the next big breakthroughs

Three major prizes for Education lecturer's PhD thesis
08 Aug 2016
Dr Steven J. Courtney, lecturer in the Manchester Institute of Education, has received three major prizes for his PhD awarded in December 2015

Know someone who has gone out of their way to improve their local community?
08 Aug 2016
Manchester Student Homes’ Good Neighbours Community Award 2016 is open for nominations

Global challenges, Manchester solutions
08 Aug 2016
The University is at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, seeking to be a global force for positive change

Manchester social scientist elected member of National Academy of Italy
08 Aug 2016
Professor Bina Agarwal is the second woman and the second Indian to be elected to this prestigious body

Blackboard Courses and Organisations: Activation and enrolment delays
08 Aug 2016
Since 29 July there are delays in newly activated courses appearing in Blackboard, and enrolments on the courses are also delayed

Manchester leading national drive to transform computing in schools
08 Aug 2016
The University is at the forefront of a national drive to transform the teaching of computing in schools

Purple and proud: Seren aims for Rio success
09 Aug 2016
A sports scholar from the University is aiming for glory when she takes part in the Rio Olympics

Network interruptions before 9am on Thursday
09 Aug 2016
We're planning to perform essential network maintenance this Thursday

Residential Life Officer Vacancy for group of halls based in the City area
09 Aug 2016
Residential Services are currently recruiting a Residential Life Officer for Weston Hall, Wright Robinson Hall and Liberty Point (this is a post to be held in addition to a substantive post at the University)

Manchester scientists solve World Cup mystery
10 Aug 2016
Conclusion to confusion around stolen trophy, 50 years after England’s win

University's fiftieth defibrillator located at Jodrell Bank
10 Aug 2016
The University has been shortlisted in UK Heart Safe Awards 2016 for its work on AEDs and basic life support, as our fiftieth automated defibrillator (AED) is installed at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Student who suffered brain haemorrhage graduates from University
10 Aug 2016
Scott Clayton has graduated in Ancient History after suffering a brain haemorrhage during an operation to remove a cancerous tumour

Fantastic support for University causes at last week’s Staff Quiz
10 Aug 2016
The first ever Staff Quiz night was held last week in the Students’ Union Bar – taking it over while the students are away

Update your data in August - don't be an unknown
10 Aug 2016
For August our Diversity Calendar theme is Data Collection

Sustainability Challenge 2016 ready to launch to all first year undergraduates
10 Aug 2016
The University is excited about opening the first Ethical Grand Challenges event to all 8,000+ first year undergraduates for the first time in September 2016

Treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease possible
11 Aug 2016
A research project has shown that an experimental model of Alzheimer’s disease can be successfully treated with a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug

Research finds out why people love to use fashion shopping apps
11 Aug 2016
Research undertaken by the University has found that most people shop on fashion apps at 8pm, and apps with strong social media integration are the most popular

Universities unite to explore opportunities to train extra medics
11 Aug 2016
The University of Manchester, the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University are working together to explore proposals to train health professionals starting with a new independent, international medical school to train more doctors

Suspension of left lane turn at Whitworth Street/Oxford Street junction
11 Aug 2016
From Monday, 15 August to Sunday, 4 September, the left-lane turn from Whitworth Street into Oxford Street, at the side of the Palace Hotel, will be temporarily suspended

Family holidays at the Whitworth: Summer Studio
11 Aug 2016
Explore, play and create together with your family this summer holiday at the Whitworth's Summer Studio

Wired network connectivity affected in some areas - resolved
11 Aug 2016
The issue below with the wired network has now been resolved.

Mapping paper nominated for top national planning research award
12 Aug 2016
Four academics from the School of Environment, Education and Development, together with a colleague at Cardiff University, are finalists in the Academic Award category in the 2016 Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Research Excellence

WATCH: Video of Will Spinks' HEI Seminar
12 Aug 2016
Another chance to see the recent HEI Seminar given by the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer

Taster event for Alliance MBS and BT Continuous Improvement Programme
12 Aug 2016
This joint Alliance MBS and BT programme will help you understand what’s needed to develop a continuous improvement culture within your organisation

Blackboard Courses and Organisations: Activation and Enrolment
12 Aug 2016
Update on announcement published on 8 August

Fall under the spell of the Halléoojamaflipaphone
15 Aug 2016
How a new musical instrument, invented right here on campus, is inspiring our city

Digitally diagnosing dinosaurs
15 Aug 2016
Scientists reveal how Hadrosaur hobbled like a poorly pigeon

University campus named as one of UK's most beautiful
15 Aug 2016
Business Insider UK has included Manchester in its recently compiled ranking of the 21 most beautiful campuses in the UK

University team tackles track marathon for cancer charity
15 Aug 2016
A group of University staff members – David Hughes, Rachel Kenyon, Victoria Turner, Andrew Walker and Helen Leah, plus Kate and Stuart Owen - have taken part in a charity marathon to raise money for a local cancer charity

Manchester rises up the ranks of the world's top universities
16 Aug 2016
The University has climbed six places in an annual global ranking of universities, which cements its place as one of the world’s best higher education institutions

GPs’ uncertainty at dealing with those bereaved by suicide revealed
16 Aug 2016
Interviews carried out by the University with GPs of parents whose children have died by suicide have revealed a lack of knowledge and confidence on how best to respond to and support those bereaved

Art with impact at The Whitworth
16 Aug 2016
A major international exhibition which opens at The Whitworth in September is the outcome of intense collaboration by curators, academics and, exceptionally, undergraduate and postgraduate students

Call to make poverty reduction central to devolution
17 Aug 2016
Over half a million living in poverty despite Greater Manchester’s economic success

We're one of the best universities for student employability
17 Aug 2016
The University has been named among the very best for its students gaining employment after graduating, in a survey of individuals who recently completed their courses

Manchester economist to appear in new BBC Two series
17 Aug 2016
Professor Diane Coyle from the School of Social Sciences is featured in a new BBC Two series entitled 'Britain’s Hardest Workers: Inside the Low Wage Economy'.

Leukaemia blood testing has ‘massive potential’
17 Aug 2016
Researchers at Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood Leukaemia

Vote University events onto South by Southwest (SXSW) programme
17 Aug 2016
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries

Bus priority package: Weekend working between Moss Lane East and Hathersage Road
18 Aug 2016
Resurfacing of section of Oxford Road between Moss Lane East and Hathersage Road will take place this weekend

Blackboard Courses and Organisations update
18 Aug 2016
Issues resolved: activation and enrolments are now working normally

Professor Nancy Rothwell interviewed in THE
18 Aug 2016
Talking tuberculosis, tough decisions and pancake races with our President and Vice-Chancellor

New online system for recording registers of interest
18 Aug 2016
The online system will be available from October

Just Add Water: science for all the family
18 Aug 2016
Royal Society Christmas Lecturer Peter Wothers presents a family science show based around the properties of water

Climb the wall for Oxfam
19 Aug 2016
Oxjam Manchester Takeover and Rock Over Climbing are teaming up for a fun packed day of climbing and bouldering at the Oxjam Manchester Rockover

Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
19 Aug 2016
This is a reminder about the annual process of accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) ready for Start of Year (SOY)

Vote for app that embeds healthcare into people’s lives
19 Aug 2016
The FARSEEING project, funded by the EC and involving researchers from the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, has been shortlisted for the DG CONNECT Innovation Radar Prize 2016, which rewards the high potential innovations - and related innovators – from around Europe

Treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease possible
22 Aug 2016
Experimental model success with commonly used anti-inflammatory drug

A 'smart' way to spot schizophrenia signs
22 Aug 2016
How a new app keeps track of mental health warning signs

Recruit our graduates to help with your short-term staffing needs
22 Aug 2016
If you need a recruitment solution to a short-term vacancy then the University’s own Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) could be your answer

Ballroom and Latin Dance for Beginners
22 Aug 2016
8 week course: Wednesday 28 September – Wednesday 23 November 2016

Show your support for our LGBT community
22 Aug 2016
Although the University will not have an entry in the Pride parade this year, there are still many ways in which we can all show our support to the LGBT Community

Do you know what PASS is?
22 Aug 2016
Come along to this session to learn more and find out how you could benefit from PASS!

Call for colleagues to act as mentors on the 2016/2017 Aurora Programme
23 Aug 2016
Aurora, Leadership Development programme for Women

Peer Support Group - Staff returning from maternity, paternity or adoption leave
23 Aug 2016
The group will give you an opportunity to share your experiences and discuss any issues that you may have whilst balancing work and caring responsibilities.

Manchester student puts museum’s fossils on the map
23 Aug 2016
A Manchester student has created a computer application which records the fossil collection of Manchester Museum on an interactive map

University to lead Cancer Research UK programme
24 Aug 2016
Manchester scientists get £1.47million funding boost for lung cancer research

Free ballet tickets on offer
24 Aug 2016
Manchester International Festival (MIF) is offering our staff three pairs of tickets for previews of a new version of Giselle

Hello, QUIZ it me you're looking for?
24 Aug 2016
Colleagues in the School of Biological Sciences are organising a quiz night in the Students' Union to help fund essential treatment for an MS sufferer

Closure of Oxford Street between Whitworth Street to Portland Street
24 Aug 2016
As the transformation of the Oxford Road corridor continues, additional work is due to start on Tuesday, 30 August

Forbes "30 under 30" scientist to carry out research at Manchester
24 Aug 2016
Qian Chen, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Illinois, has been awarded a Distinguished Visiting Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) to conduct research at the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials

Jackie demonstrates the value of shaking things up
25 Aug 2016
Colleagues tell their stories from the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education

Graphene under pressure
25 Aug 2016
Small balloons made from one-atom-thick material graphene can withstand enormous pressures, much higher than those at the bottom of the deepest ocean

£16.5m extension to Jodrell Bank’s SKA headquarters is approved
25 Aug 2016
The new SKA Global Headquarters at Jodrell Bank – an extension of the current facilities to house more staff as the project ramps up – has been approved by the local planning authority

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground
25 Aug 2016
New exhibition launches at The John Rylands Library

Communications with students in the run up to Welcome
26 Aug 2016
How the Student Communications and Marketing team is coordinating the flow of messages to students around Welcome

Spinning electrons could lead to new electronics
30 Aug 2016
Research could open up new areas of physics

What now? The economic impact of Brexit on the Northern Powerhouse
30 Aug 2016
A panel of experts will speak on this topic in the latest of Alliance MBS's Vital Topics series

Themed clothes swap
30 Aug 2016
Out with the old in with the new: give away your clothes, plus books and magazines this month, in return for new ones

Saving lives amidst disaster
31 Aug 2016
A moving behind the scenes look at our international humanitarian medical relief work

Alliance MBS's IT social enterprise wins funding boost from top firms
31 Aug 2016
Award-winning student collective project, IT Counts, has received funding from a leading software company and an IT employer partnership

Manchester scientist develops designer membranes
31 Aug 2016
Sebastian Leaper, a PhD student at the University, is the winner of the Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2016

No link to lower IQs in children born to mothers on newer epilepsy drugs
31 Aug 2016
Two newer epilepsy drugs may not harm the thinking skills or IQs of school-aged children whose mothers took them while pregnant – but an older drug is linked to cognitive problems in children, especially if their mothers took high doses – according to new research carried out at the University

New research uncovers the first steps of how human organs and tissues develop
31 Aug 2016
For the first time, the precise way individual human organs and tissue develop has been mapped – providing new insight into how genetic disorders can occur during the crucial early phase of development

WATCH: GDI academic's documentary on effects of climate change
31 Aug 2016
Dr Joanne Jordan from the Global Development Institute has produced a documentary based on her research into climate change resilience in Dhaka

University is recruiting more voluntary Harassment Support Advisors
31 Aug 2016
Additional support for those who may need further information and advice on bullying and harassment

'Refer a friend or work colleague' offer from Active Manchester
31 Aug 2016
Attend at half-price on five-week courses running from 5 September to 14 October 2016

You shall go to the ballet
31 Aug 2016
Well, three of you will - announcing the winners of tickets for MIF preview performances of Giselle

Is a trend for pink chicken livers making us sick?
31 Aug 2016
People are being warned to take the current trend for ‘pink’ chicken liver recipes with a pinch of salt