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News archive – November 2016

Blackboard 9 upgrade periods
01 Nov 2016
New schedule for 2016-17 academic year

Turnitin unavailable on Saturday, 5 November
01 Nov 2016
Service will be down from 1pm to 6pm

Literature Live: Michael Longley
01 Nov 2016
On Monday 7 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.

Chief Executive appointed at Sir Henry Royce Institute
01 Nov 2016
Leading scientist and engineer Andrew Hosty joins centre for advanced materials research and commercialisation

Academic given international award for enhancing women’s visibility
01 Nov 2016
Professor Dame Nicky Cullum wins 2016 Anne Anderson Award

Do you know a Terrific Scientist?
01 Nov 2016
Amazing opportunity to engage with school children through BBC Learning

The R.U.M Group – Launch meeting
01 Nov 2016
‘R at The University of Manchester’ (R.U.M) is a group open to all staff and students using the statistical, software program ‘R’.

Veronique stands up to cancer
01 Nov 2016
Veronique Rizzuto from the Equality and Diversity Office plans to spin for two hours non-stop to raise money for North West Cancer Research

Climate change documentary shortlisted for national public engagement award
01 Nov 2016
Dr Joanne Jordan’s project highlighted the day to day impacts of climate change in Dhaka

Manchester Museum challenges species survival in latest exhibition
01 Nov 2016
Evolutionary biologist and broadcaster, Dr Ben Garrod, opened Extinction or Survival? on Thursday, 20 October 2016

Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
01 Nov 2016
Announcing the winner for November 2016

How Bangladesh is confronting climate change head on
02 Nov 2016
Professor David Hulme, Executive Director of the Global Development Institute, has co-authored a new book on the Bangladeshi approach to combating the effects of climate change

Celebrating our Equity and Merit Scholarships
02 Nov 2016
WATCH: Felix’s story – skills that will change medicine in Uganda

Heaven knows you can be in Les Miserables now!
02 Nov 2016
Do you love to sing along but never thought that you could be up there performing?

The Last Post to be played to mark Armistice Day
02 Nov 2016
At 11am on 11 November 2016, University of Manchester Music students will play The Last Post at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Final call: Less than one week for students to enter Venture Out 2016
02 Nov 2016
Manchester Enterprise Centre is looking to support the next big student idea from The University of Manchester through Venture Out 2016

Babies’ first gestures: a key sign of how they’ll talk
02 Nov 2016
Babies' first gestures are a reliable indicator of how their language will develop, according to new research to be highlighted at the ESRC Festival of Social Science

Manchester students win international award for alcohol patch invention
02 Nov 2016
A group of young scientists from the University are celebrating, after winning a major international competition for their invention of a cutting-edge alcohol detector

My second chance - the story of an organ donation patient
02 Nov 2016
UoM Busybees WI invite you to find out more about becoming an organ donor

bluedot is best new festival and mind blowing spectacle too!
02 Nov 2016
Jodrell Bank's bluedot festival has won awards in two categories at the UK Festival Congress

Manchester scientists successfully tune the brain to alleviate pain
03 Nov 2016
Scientists at the University have shown for the first time that if the brain is ‘tuned-in’ to a particular frequency, pain can be alleviated

WATCH: Manchester at the forefront of a bio-industrial revolution
03 Nov 2016
Professor Nigel Scrutton, Director of the Manchester institute of Biotechnology, on why Manchester is leading the world in industrial biotechnology

Staff benefits update
03 Nov 2016
This week’s update has CSSC, a new way for you to save on your health and wellbeing, and savings on cinema tickets and so much more!

Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
04 Nov 2016
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus

Manchester University Music Society Chamber Orchestra
04 Nov 2016
On Saturday 12 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

UMSA Children's Christmas Party
04 Nov 2016
Bring the children to meet Father Christmas, with his resident fairies and elves

November beauty offers in the Wellbeing Rooms
04 Nov 2016
Give yourself an autumn treat with these special offers from Beauty Bee

Closure of Chemistry Building Service Yard Entrance at Dover Street
04 Nov 2016
Important announcement on closure

WATCH: Take part in 10,000 Actions
07 Nov 2016
University launches the biggest environmental sustainability initiative for staff in the higher education sector

Wear a woolly and save lives on Christmas Jumper Day
07 Nov 2016
The Atrium Green Impact Team will also be hosting a Christmassy bake sale to spread festive cheer and raise money for charity

Free eye tests
07 Nov 2016
Book now at the University’s teaching clinic

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Rachael Pankhurst (cor anglais)
07 Nov 2016
On Thursday 10 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Terrific trio shortlisted in public engagement awards
07 Nov 2016
Three projects named in three categories for national prize

Over the blue moon
07 Nov 2016
Manchester student wins place on Manchester City press bench

Roy's dyeing to change the face of men's health
07 Nov 2016
Professor Roy Goodacre in the School of Chemistry is sporting a spectacular on-brand purple goatee during November to support men's health charity Movember Foundation

Turning back the clock to the University's past
07 Nov 2016
When people ask Warren Cooper if he went to university, he always replies “Yes. Twice a year. And in every room.”

Manchester medical students take unique theatre role
07 Nov 2016
Medics take part in public event at the B!RTH Festival

Manchester Student Homes rolls out its Rent Right and Wolf campaigns
07 Nov 2016
Last month, the MSH Good Neighbours Team (GNT), in partnership with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), held a series of events to promote their latest campaigns

University of Manchester Drama Society: Autumn Showcase
07 Nov 2016
On Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 November, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Manchester wins award in European space innovation competition
07 Nov 2016
Researchers from the University have won a major award in Europe’s biggest space technology innovation competition

Christmas closure dates and recruitment/payroll deadlines
07 Nov 2016
Please submit documentation on time or earlier as higher than average pre-Christmas volumes are expected

Christmas Carol Sing-a-long Relaxed Performance
08 Nov 2016
On Friday 16 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Manchester University Music Society lunchtime concert - Romanticism and Beyond
08 Nov 2016
On Friday 11 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Exciting opportunity to join the Manchester ResLife Team
08 Nov 2016
Deputy Residential Life Officer post now available

Celebrating our Equity and Merit Scholarships
08 Nov 2016
WATCH: Leon’s story – engineering a healthier future for Rwanda

Is there anyone you would like to see the University honour?
08 Nov 2016
The President and Vice-Chancellor would welcome suggestions for candidates to be considered for the conferment of an honorary degree by the University

Improvements to junk email filtering
08 Nov 2016
We’ve made some changes to reduce spam in your mailbox

Postgraduate Taught Programmes Open Day
09 Nov 2016
Please help us promote the event to our current students and offer-holders

Volunteers needed to help organise Wellbeing Week
09 Nov 2016
It's Wellbeing Week from 14 to 18 November 2016 and volunteers are needed to help out with the organisation

Large-scale careers events at Manchester Central
09 Nov 2016
Next week, The Careers Service is hosting two fairs at Manchester Central Convention Centre for students and graduates

Manchester Museum's latest exhibition explores consequences of a bee-free world
09 Nov 2016
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left"

Veronique stands up to cancer
09 Nov 2016
Veronique Rizzuto from the Equality and Diversity Office plans to spin for two hours non-stop to raise money for North West Cancer Research

InStitches has charity fundraising all sewn up
09 Nov 2016
The University's knitting and stitching group held a successful sale to raise funds for two local charities - and they're planning another soon

The Whitworth named as Refurbishment Project of the Year
09 Nov 2016
The Whitworth has scooped yet another award, this time winning the Building Awards Refurbishment Project of the Year

Staff benefits update
09 Nov 2016
It’s wellbeing benefits this week, plus a fantastic Christmas offer from The Body Shop and a great competition to win an Oculus Rift – Virtual Reality with Perkz

Research IT is coming to you
10 Nov 2016
Chat to us about your research related IT queries

Play your part in 10,000 Actions
10 Nov 2016
Our University launches the biggest environmental sustainability initiative for staff in higher education

WATCH: Why leading researchers choose The University of Manchester
10 Nov 2016
Hear from some of our leading researchers in our research beacons areas on why they came to Manchester

Wellbeing Week: so many ways to feel good and function well
10 Nov 2016
Check out the free activities on offer this week and take your first steps along the Manchester Ways to Wellbeing

University to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
10 Nov 2016
Range of activities includes updating our Guidance for Supporting Trans* staff and students

Mentors needed for The Girls Network
10 Nov 2016
Want to inspire young women? Join a mentoring programme launching in Manchester

Manchester researcher presents work to understand formation of the Universe
10 Nov 2016
A Manchester-based astrophysicist has presented research at a major international conference which is expected to provide scientists with valuable insights into the behaviour of gravity in the early stages of the Universe, allowing them to better understand the forces that created it

The Last Post to be played to mark Armistice Day
10 Nov 2016
At 11am on Friday, 11 November 2016, University music students will play The Last Post at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
11 Nov 2016
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus

Sines and Squares Festival 2016
11 Nov 2016
On Saturday 19 November, 6pm and 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Celebrating international science centre day at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
11 Nov 2016
Sir Isaac Newton was famously sitting under an apple tree, when a falling apple inspired his revolutionary theories about gravity

Find out your blood type - and then do something amazing
11 Nov 2016
If you've thought about becoming a blood donor, take the first step by coming along to 'Know Your Blood Type', an event to encourage blood donation

'Super nurses' re-unite 46 years after becoming England's first with degrees
11 Nov 2016
Nurses who campaigned to create England’s first nursing degree programme reunited at the University this week to share memories of breaking prejudice, working in Africa, (and living in the same flats as George Best!)

Two minutes of silent remembrance
11 Nov 2016
University music students played The Last Post to introduce the traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day

Sign up to fight global threat of antibiotic resistance
11 Nov 2016
The University is hosting an array of events next week to mark World Antibiotics Awareness Week and European Antibiotic Awareness Day in particular

Manchester signs an agreement with South Korean partner
11 Nov 2016
The University has signed an agreement with KAIST, a leading international research university based in South Korea

Manchester researchers a step closer in bid to develop quantum computing
11 Nov 2016
Researchers from the University have taken a significant step closer to demonstrate that it is possible to create miniscule - but very powerful - computers that could work at atomic scale

Major new report into workplace racism calls for employers to take urgent action
11 Nov 2016
A hard-hitting new report commissioned by Business in the Community, using survey data collected by YouGov and examined by researchers at Manchester, is calling for employers to take urgent action to identify and stamp out racist behaviour in the workplace

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Connect
14 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

Wolfram Mathematica Roadshow
14 Nov 2016
Demonstrating how Mathematica can facilitate your research

14th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading: Bill Manhire
14 Nov 2016
On Thursday 24 November, 6pm, at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Learn and Discover
14 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

New Display Screen Equipment Assessor Training
14 Nov 2016
An updated course combining e-learning and a practical workshop is now available

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Shakespeare Miscellany
14 Nov 2016
On Thursday 17 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Celebrating University Press Week with Manchester University Press
14 Nov 2016
This week is University Press Week 2016, when UPs from around the globe will coordinate a range of activities to celebrate the university press in the twenty-first century

Wellbeing Week: Get to grips with Indian club swinging
14 Nov 2016
Enjoy a form of exercise that stimulates both mind and body while giving you a good workout

Wellbeing Week: Men's yoga - why you should try it
14 Nov 2016
Contrary to what you might think, yoga's not just a sport for fit, flexible females in tight clothes

Meet the Manchester mo bros
15 Nov 2016
Facial hair is sprouting across campus this month as male colleagues grow a mo to support men's health charity Movember Foundation

Introducing our University Wellbeing Champion
15 Nov 2016
Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE lends his support to the University's plans to enhance the wellbeing of its staff and students

TEaM up for Technical Excellence at Manchester
15 Nov 2016
Technical staff - you're invited to the launch event of a new forum especially for you

Join us at our first Research IT club
15 Nov 2016
Find out more about what we do in Research IT

Temporary closure of footpath near hotel development
15 Nov 2016
The footpath on Higher Cambridge Street adjacent to the hotel development site is to close for the installation of electrical cables

WATCH: Manchester students win ‘junior Nobel Prize’
15 Nov 2016
Two students win and 11 are highly commended at The Undergraduate Awards

Are we TEF ready? Come and find out
15 Nov 2016
Find out how University projects are contributing to successful TEF outcome

Membranes for Separating Molecules: Where are we, and where are we going?
15 Nov 2016
Professor Andrew Livingston from Imperial College London gives the final BP-ICAM Webinar for 2016

Do you organise events at the University? Book onto a Keep It On Campus day
15 Nov 2016
The Conference Sales and Events team are running a training session for anyone who books meetings, conferences, events or accommodation on behalf of the University

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Be Active
16 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

Permanent changes on Oxford Street
16 Nov 2016
TfGM's latest update also includes news about the next phase of resurfacing work on Oxford Road

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice
16 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

Wellbeing Week: Osteopath mini group talk
16 Nov 2016
Our resident osteopath Chris Jones will be giving talks about how osteopathy works, what it can treat and how it is particularly useful in an academic environment

Staff benefits update
16 Nov 2016
Free wellbeing activities, two great competitions, plus panto, Nod and a Wink and cottages.com offers for you!

Travel awards for students
16 Nov 2016
Do you know students who wish to travel as part of their course or during University vacations?

EEE students and staff switch on international appetites
16 Nov 2016
Students and staff in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering held their annual International Food Event at lunchtime on 31 October

Sweet charity for Children in Need
16 Nov 2016
Bake sales and other activities run by colleagues across the University raised hundreds of pounds for Children in Need on Friday, 13 November

University rated one of the world’s best for graduate employability
17 Nov 2016
The University of Manchester has been ranked 24th in the world and fifth in the UK in an independent league table for the way in which it prepares its students for the world of work

A dose of antibiotics awareness with University school visit project
17 Nov 2016
There will also be a public event on Thursday, 17 November (5.30pm – 8.30pm) at Citylabs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ

Pudsey's Patisserie is still open
17 Nov 2016
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities are holding their annual bake sale today to raise money for Children in Need

Innovative partnership honours its star projects
17 Nov 2016
Innovation in the nuclear industry which has been supported by a unique partnership with the University's Dalton Nuclear Institute and the National Nuclear Laboratory was recognised at a special awards event

Volcrowe project releases videos on crowdsourcing motivation
17 Nov 2016
Dr Anita Greenhill from Alliance Manchester Business School has produced a series of three videos about the motivations for volunteering when crowdsourcing

Ardwick Neighbourhood Event
17 Nov 2016
Opportunity find out more about campus developments and employment

Help spread some festive cheer with Lemn's Christmas Dinner team
17 Nov 2016
We're looking for volunteers or donations to provide a Christmas dinner for 50 care leavers at a University location

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Give
18 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
18 Nov 2016
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: Be Healthy
18 Nov 2016
One of six simple actions you can incorporate into your daily life to help you feel good and function well

Quatuor Danel with Richard Whalley (piano)
18 Nov 2016
On Friday 25 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Manchester University Wind Orchestra
18 Nov 2016
On Saturday 26 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

New ultra-thin semiconductor could extend life of Moore’s Law
18 Nov 2016
Following a decade of intensive research into graphene and two-dimensional materials a new semiconductor material shows potential for the future of super-fast electronics

Government invests further £12.5m in Manchester's devolved health system
18 Nov 2016
Funding for cutting-edge research space, highly trained staff and specialist equipment

US Election 2016 - Populism, Gender and the Joys of Hindsight
18 Nov 2016
Learn from the experts as they reflect on one of the most hostile elections in recent years during the latest Your Manchester Insights event

Call for winter graduation media stories
18 Nov 2016
Winter graduation takes place on 14-18 December this year, and this is always a great time to showcase the achievements of students and highlight the degrees they have taken

Network storage unavailable during Saturday morning
21 Nov 2016
Helping to prepare for our network storage upgrade

Maintenance on Xerox printers
21 Nov 2016
Short periods of unavailability for staff and student Xerox printers

Book now for HEI Seminar with IT Director, Malcolm Whitehouse
21 Nov 2016
On Wednesday, 30th November 2016, (12.30 - 1.30pm) at The Nowgen Centre, Grafton Street

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
21 Nov 2016
On Thursday 24 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Stockport Youth Orchestra
21 Nov 2016
On Sunday 27 November, 3pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

#GivingTuesday is coming
21 Nov 2016
Next week, the University will be taking part for the third year running in #GivingTuesday - the day to do ‘good stuff’ for charity

WATCH: DIY walking robot inspires the next generation
22 Nov 2016
Manchester graduates launch QuadBot to break down barriers to learning

You can help us improve IT online support
22 Nov 2016
We’re looking for staff and students to work with us in enhancing our IT online service

FREE lunchtime concert - The University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra
22 Nov 2016
On Friday 25 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

WATCH: Prototype smart cane set to help blind and visually impaired
23 Nov 2016
Enterprising University researcher develops white stick sensor, inspired by his mum’s plight

Celebrating 10 years of University's Middle East Centre
23 Nov 2016
Nearly 90 Alliance MBS students received their Global MBA degrees last week at Alliance MBS Middle East Centre graduation ceremony

Queer Contact Festival 2017
23 Nov 2016
Celebrating LGBT History Month in Manchester

Memorial lecture leaves its audience wanting more
23 Nov 2016
The University's first ever public lecture on the rights and equality of disabled people, given by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, was a resounding success

#GivingTuesday: Give your time or learn lifesaving skills
23 Nov 2016
Find out how to do your bit on this day of giving by dropping in at the Making a Difference Fair and First AID CPR training sessions

Manchester expert helps secure £1 million for major re-think on building
23 Nov 2016
A University researcher from has helped secure £1 million funding for a pioneering project that aims to boost efficiency in the construction industry – partly by being more creative in re-using valuable materials rescued from demolished buildings

Car parking on campus during Christmas and New Year
23 Nov 2016
Booth Street West multi-storey car park will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period

#GivingTuesday is coming: Give a thought to what really matters
24 Nov 2016
Tuesday, 29 November - our chance to step aside from the consumerism of Christmas to think about giving our time, money or support to a worthwhile cause

Full closure of Oxford Road between Brunswick Street and Booth Street East/West
24 Nov 2016
The above section of Oxford Road will be closed in both directions for resurfacing between Saturday, 26 November and Sunday, 4 December, inclusive

Permanent changes on Oxford Street
24 Nov 2016
The next phase of the work to transform the Oxford Road corridor will begin on Sunday, 20 November, bringing changes to Oxford Street

10,000 Actions launched
24 Nov 2016
November saw the launch of the staff signature programme 10,000 Actions, the largest environmental sustainability initiative in the HE sector

Shear brilliance: computing tackles the mystery of the dark universe
24 Nov 2016
Scientists from the University working on a revolutionary telescope project have harnessed the power of distributed computing from the UK’s GridPP collaboration to tackle one of the Universe’s biggest mysteries – the nature of dark matter and dark energy

Make your support count this #GivingTuesday
25 Nov 2016
Donations to the University come from all sections of our community: members of staff, current students, their families, and alumni of all ages

Intrepid engineer visiting Manchester campus with solar-powered tuk-tuk
25 Nov 2016
An intrepid engineer who designed a solar powered tuk-tuk and drove it “half way round the world” from India to the UK will be visiting the University with his innovative machine

Alys wins inaugural THE Award for outstanding research student supervision
25 Nov 2016
Professor Alys Young from the School of Health Sciences is the first winner in a new category of one of the most prestigious awards in the higher education sector

Peter Fell appointed Deputy Chair of the Royal Society of Arts
25 Nov 2016
Peter Fell, the University's Director of Regional and Economic Affairs, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) for a three-year term

An invitation to UMSA Children's Christmas Party
25 Nov 2016
Bring your children along to meet Father Christmas, with his attendant elves and fairies

New drug limits and then repairs brain damage in stroke
25 Nov 2016
Researchers at the University have discovered that a potential new drug reduces the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke and then helps to repair the damage

Know our procedures for dealing with young visitors on campus
26 Nov 2016
Safeguarding Children Policy also includes health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work

As #GivingTuesday approaches, thanks for what you've already given
28 Nov 2016
Our staff have donated a fantastic £131,000 to local, national and international charities from their pay in the last 12 months

Postgraduate student launches Women of Science campaign
28 Nov 2016
Help Rhys to inspire the next generation

Sweet treats to stop the stigma
28 Nov 2016
Treat yourself at the LGBT Staff Network Group ALLOUT bake sales

#GivingTuesday: Volunteers - charities need you
28 Nov 2016
There are so many ways in which you can get involved with charities through the University: volunteer to become a school governor, join a Green Impact Team or support a graduate to become more employable

Chaos, silence and boredom – and why we need it
28 Nov 2016
New ideas on public engagement from Dr Sarah Rachael Davies, University of Copenhagen

Loss of access to MyManchester - now resolved
29 Nov 2016
Problems accessing MyManchester

It's #GivingTuesday: Time to give a thought to what really matters
29 Nov 2016
Tuesday, 29 November - our chance to step aside from the consumerism of Christmas and think about giving our time, money or support to a worthwhile cause

Come to our Staff Networks
29 Nov 2016
Get the support you need – or show support to others – working here on campus

Rewarding Exceptional Performance
29 Nov 2016
Nominate a colleague for an outstanding achievement

HEAR: How the hair salon can help dementia sufferers
29 Nov 2016
Researcher tells Radio 4 listeners that hairdressers can inform and enhance the provision of care

Unit Surveys to launch next week
29 Nov 2016
Your help in supporting students to complete their Unit Surveys is essential

News and updates from Media Services
29 Nov 2016
Temporary relocation of main offices and winter graduations

Hark the campus angels sing!
29 Nov 2016
Get in the festive spirit and sing your favourite carols at our annual service

Andy's Movember update
29 Nov 2016
SuperMario/Merv Hughes/Burt Reynolds: you decide!

Want to get social media savvy?
29 Nov 2016
Book your place for the December Social Media Surgery

Making a Difference Awards 2017
30 Nov 2016
The annual awards for social responsibility are now open for nominations

Registration for the 2017 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition
30 Nov 2016
Registration for the School of Mathematics' 2017 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is now open!

Seeking future university leaders
30 Nov 2016
Do you know a recent graduate with potential to become a leader in University administration?

FSE students win top prizes in an Innovation Challenge Competition
30 Nov 2016
During Welcome Week, 1,500 Year 2 students took part in an ‘Innovation Challenge’ - a new employability initiative as part of the Managing My Future programme

Save 10% at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Gift Shop this Christmas
30 Nov 2016
Special 10% discount for University staff across all items on sale at the gift shop at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Get your Christmas presents wrapped and support a good cause
30 Nov 2016
University staff are offering to wrap your presents in aid of the Emergency Student Hardship Fund

Manchester is first carbon literate university - and museum - in the world
30 Nov 2016
University wins bronze and Museum wins gold in Carbon Literate Organisation Awards

Christmas closure dates and recruitment/payroll deadlines
30 Nov 2016
Submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes

Book now for HEI Seminar with Director for Student Experience, Tim Westlake.
30 Nov 2016
On Wednesday 7th December 2016, (12.30 - 1.30), at Room G7, Humanities Bridgeford Street building.

Age-friendly Manchester project wins national award
30 Nov 2016
A project which trained older people to be researchers into the future of their city has won a major national award for its ground-breaking work, on a night when two other Manchester projects were also shortlisted

Get money smarter – battle of the universities
30 Nov 2016
Register for a free financial education at BlackBullion for a chance to win tablets, gift vouchers and swag