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News archive – March 2017

Alumnus wins Oscar for story of Syrian heroes
01 Mar 2017
Hollywood gives standing ovation as Orlando von Einsiedel accepts Academy Award

Take the next step with 10,000 Actions
01 Mar 2017
Rachel Bailey has put her best foot forward – and found fame on Twitter

Unlock the potential of your intellectual property
01 Mar 2017
Understanding the value of intellectual property in research

Encourage our students to have their say
01 Mar 2017
Survey of postgraduate taught students launches on Monday (6 March)

Where would you go with £250?
01 Mar 2017
Win a mini break with Staff Survey 2017

Call for entries: Venture Further 2017
01 Mar 2017
Manchester Enterprise Centre is looking to support the next big start-up from The University of Manchester through Venture Further 2017

Give a child a cracking Easter
01 Mar 2017
Wood Street Mission Easter Egg Appeal 2017

Be aware of phishing scams targeting payroll
01 Mar 2017
We’ve recently been informed that a number of staff at other universities have received emails sent by scammers, who use actions by the recipients to access their bank details

Still time to get a discounted Great Manchester 10k Run place
01 Mar 2017
More than 1,550 staff, students and alumni have already signed up

Staff Survey 2017 opens on Monday
02 Mar 2017
Time to have your say

Acting Up in Zimbabwe: Free Talk with Arts Activist, Silvanos Mudzvova
02 Mar 2017
Thursday 9 March 2017, 6pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff benefits update – 1 March 2017
02 Mar 2017
March has arrived and we have some new offers for you

The University of Manchester Magazine online now
02 Mar 2017
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 5

Health & Safety Induction Update
02 Mar 2017
"THS1E Online Health & Safety Induction" is now available as a downloadable video presentation

Manchester scientists reveal new super-fast form of computer
02 Mar 2017
Researchers have shown it is possible to build a new super-fast form of computer that “grows as it computes”

Acting up in Zimbabwe
02 Mar 2017
Playwright and activist Silvanos Mudzvova talks about his work and home country

Tell us your running story and you could meet Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford
03 Mar 2017
We’re looking for runners past and present for the official Great Manchester 10k Run launch

Road closure information for St Patrick's Parade
03 Mar 2017
The Manchester Irish Festival St Patrick’s Parade is taking place on Sunday 12 March

Strike action affecting Arriva Rail North services
03 Mar 2017
The RMT has confirmed guards and driver members on Arriva Rail North have voted for both strike action and action short of a strike

Research IT newsletter - March 2017
03 Mar 2017
Find out more about Research IT grant support clinics, Mathematica workshops, RSE funding and more

A thank you from the LGBT Staff Network Group, ALLOUT
03 Mar 2017
Your help made this year's LGBT History Month the biggest ever

HMRC Records may show missing National Insurance Contributions
06 Mar 2017
Back in 2006 HMRC encountered a computer problem which left half a million national insurance payers with holes in their National Insurance records

Jeanette Winterson "In Conversation" with Neil Jordan
06 Mar 2017
On Monday 13 March, 7.30pm, at HOME

Staff Survey opens today!
06 Mar 2017
Complete the Staff Survey 2017 and make your voice heard

Senate elections result
06 Mar 2017
Academics take seats from 1 September 2017

University partnership to boost research with National Trust
06 Mar 2017
Knowledge Transfer Partnership with charity that preserves our nation’s heritage and open spaces

University mathematicians take their research to Parliament
06 Mar 2017
Two Manchester researchers shortlisted from hundreds of applicants

Second chance to fund your social enterprise ideas
06 Mar 2017
Deadline for UMIP Social Enterprise Ignition Funding applications is Friday, 24 March

New Director for Student Recruitment and Outreach
06 Mar 2017
Richard Cotton to develop new student recruitment strategy

Success for the Legal Advice Centre at the Manchester Legal Awards
06 Mar 2017
Dementia Law Clinic wins Best Pro Bono/Community Initiative at the 2017 Manchester Legal Awards

Make a monster bid for our Comic Relief dinosaur
06 Mar 2017
Directorate of Research and Business Engagement Support Services colleagues promise fun charity fundraiser

Take the next step with 10,000 Actions
06 Mar 2017
‘Newcomer’ Jo steps up – to get to know the University and look after our future

General Assembly elections
06 Mar 2017
Nominations sought for number of vacancies

Wood Street Lottery winner
06 Mar 2017
Announcing the winner for March 2017

Have you received your Staff Survey?
07 Mar 2017
Check your email for your opportunity to make your voice heard

WATCH: Dr Julian Skyrme on Staff Survey
07 Mar 2017
Director of Social Responsibility talks about Staff Survey

Before I die…
07 Mar 2017
Public art project showcases our deepest wishes here on campus

Symphony of art and science at Hallé for Youth
07 Mar 2017
Thousands of schoolkids fall under the spell of our Halléoojamaflipaphone

Manchester Master’s Bursary
07 Mar 2017
University launches bursaries aimed at widening access to master’s courses

Science Showdown!
07 Mar 2017
Stand up for your field and grab a slice of not-humble pie at free open mic event

Policy@Manchester’s Budget Hack
07 Mar 2017
Come to free session to watch Budget live, discuss ideas with expert speakers - and publish your own

Last chance to land 10,000 Actions funding
07 Mar 2017
See your amazing ideas take flight

President celebrates International Women’s Day with our students
07 Mar 2017
Women in Science and Engineering society to hear all about an inspiring career

Explore the diversity of research collaborations in lunchtime session
07 Mar 2017
Highlighting the challenges of developing and managing such partnerships and opportunities for pathways to impact

Undergraduate Prospectus and course listings 2018 now online
07 Mar 2017
The Undergraduate Prospectus and course listings are now live on the University’s website

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
07 Mar 2017
On Thursday 9 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

International Women's Day - FREE lunchtime concert
08 Mar 2017
On Wednesday 8 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

10,000 Actions funding call ends today
08 Mar 2017
Last chance to apply for funding for your amazing ideas

Book your place for the March Social Media Surgery
08 Mar 2017
The next Social Media Surgery takes place on March 23 between 10am and 12.30pm

Ballroom and Latin for Beginners: Free Taster Sessions
08 Mar 2017
On Wednesday 8 March at the Martin Harris Centre

Ancient reptile mystery solved as two extinct species found to be the same
08 Mar 2017
Scientists delve through centuries-old records to identify species

Taking action on Staff Survey issues
08 Mar 2017
Faculty of Humanities

London launch for new Manchester-led policy commission
08 Mar 2017
Researchers urged to take the chance to shape Government thinking

Kaye Mitchell "In Conversation" with George Saunders
08 Mar 2017
On Friday 17 March, 6.30pm, at Waterstones

Beat the Bogle – and raise charity cash
08 Mar 2017
Take the walk or support the strollers

WATCH: Author’s tale of terrifying witch hunt
08 Mar 2017
Beth Underdown cites campus as a great place to create amazing work

QS World University Rankings
08 Mar 2017
Global subject rankings place Manchester among the elite

Rail strike on Monday, 13 March
08 Mar 2017
Industrial action likely to cause significant disruption to rail services

Give and Gain 2017
08 Mar 2017
Develop your team through volunteering - in a new way

One week left to nominate your community heroes
08 Mar 2017
Who do you know could be Volunteer of the Year?

WATCH: Taking action from Staff Survey feedback
09 Mar 2017
Improving senior leadership and two-way communications

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Sarah Leonard (soprano)
09 Mar 2017
On Friday 10 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Staff benefits update – 8 March 2017
09 Mar 2017
This week we have florist discounts for Mother’s Day!

Now Resolved: Loss of access to a number of services
09 Mar 2017
This morning, we identified that a number of services became unavailable (Note: this is now resolved)

University co-hosts roadshow on innovation in China
09 Mar 2017
Science and Innovation Network event

Manchester University Music Society Symphony Orchestra
09 Mar 2017
On Saturday 11 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Free eye examinations available at teaching clinic
09 Mar 2017
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test)

Box of Broadcasts Status Update Website introduced
09 Mar 2017
Box of Broadcasts is an extremely powerful, free service available to all staff and students provided by Media Services

Help raise funds for Comic Relief Red Nose Day
10 Mar 2017
Chance to win amazing prizes in aid of Comic Relief on 24 March

Important information about Oxford Road closed section
10 Mar 2017
The section of Oxford Road between Booth Street and Charles Street will re-open overnight on Sunday 19 March

Increase in offensive junk email
10 Mar 2017
As you may be aware, several members of University staff have experienced a substantial increase in junk email over the past few weeks

Runners unite with Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford at race launch
10 Mar 2017
Staff and students tell their inspiring running stories at official launch of the Great Manchester Run

RAG Week success raises hundreds for Equity and Merit Scholarships
10 Mar 2017
Staff v Students Quiz and Purple Pig Challenge will help outstanding students achieve their potential

Volunteer of the Year nominations end this week
13 Mar 2017
Last chance to celebrate our community-spirited colleagues

WATCH: The Life of Objects
13 Mar 2017
An exhibition of the unexpected at The John Rylands Library

University to lead project researching radicalisation
13 Mar 2017
New €5million international investigation into how and why young people become radicalised

Staff Survey prize winners announced
13 Mar 2017
Almost 30% of staff have had their say in the first week

Showcase your science in Einstein’s Garden
13 Mar 2017
Engaging activities needed for 20,000 revellers at Green Man Festival

Remembering Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, CBE
14 Mar 2017
How he and ‘the Manchester School’ set out to frighten the horses

Tuesday street food market returns to campus!
14 Mar 2017
Spring is in the air (hopefully) as the popular street food market returns on 7 March

Manchester Cancer Research Centre Open Day
14 Mar 2017
Join us on Saturday, 1 April to discover how research in Manchester is helping to beat cancer sooner

Bioenergy Comic Launch
14 Mar 2017
We are excited to launch a Bioenergy Comic on Tuesday, 21 March

SMART Manchester: IoT in Healthcare, Energy and Life Sciences
14 Mar 2017
Join us on Thursday, 4 May 2017 at 5.30 pm in Manchester Conference Centre to re-discover Manchester as the UK's IoT capital and a global model for a smarter city

Be Active! discounts for beginner runners
14 Mar 2017
Half price Be Active 8-week courses for complete beginner runners who sign up to the GMR10K between 10th March and the 4th April

Award-winning authors join Centre for New Writing
14 Mar 2017
Kamila Shamsie, Will Boast and Honor Gavin come “trailing clouds of glory”

Our Technical Apprenticeship Programme wins prestigious award
14 Mar 2017
Honoured for an amazing transformation – that also benefits the University

Diversity and inclusion at the heart of new student outcomes projects
14 Mar 2017
Funding received for two new schemes to improve outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students, those from low socio-economic groups and that experience mental ill health

Development programme specifically for staff with disabilities
14 Mar 2017
This established programme is aimed at staff who consider themselves to have a disability

Research IT grant support clinic
15 Mar 2017
A new series of sessions for researchers and academics

First brands sign up for University Green
15 Mar 2017
Terrific trio to locate in key redevelopment of Campus Masterplan

WATCH: Staff Survey meets Braveheart
15 Mar 2017
We asked Dean Jones to explain the importance of completing the Staff Survey

Acting US Ambassador to the UK visits campus
16 Mar 2017
Lewis Lukens looks at graphene research and discusses US-UK relationship with staff and students

BlackBoard unavailable on Friday, 24 March
16 Mar 2017
Short period of scheduled downtime to BlackBoard from 1am -5am GMT

Staff benefits update – 14 March 2017
16 Mar 2017
This week there is a great offer for Mother’s Day from The Body Shop!

Meetings that deliver results
16 Mar 2017
Staff Learning and Development are hosting a pilot half day course on Friday, 12 May

Ad Solem Chamber Choir
16 Mar 2017
On Friday 17 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Manchester University Wind Orchestra and String Orchestra
17 Mar 2017
On Saturday 18 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize 2016: two winners recognised
17 Mar 2017
Two students have been recognised for going the extra mile during their summer internship

Blackboard unavailable on Sunday 19 March
17 Mar 2017
This scheduled maintenance is in addition to work being carried out on 24 March

Literature Live: Rory Gleeson, Alys Conran and Joey Connolly
17 Mar 2017
On Tuesday 28 March, 7pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation

IT support during Kilburn Building refurbishment
17 Mar 2017
First phase of staff relocation this weekend

Junk email filtering – Update 1
17 Mar 2017
As you may be aware, the University is currently being hit by an extraordinary amount of junk email

Lane and footpath closure affecting Booth Street West
17 Mar 2017
MCC Highways has advised of a lane and footpath closure from Monday 20 March

Changes to childcare scheme
17 Mar 2017
Government made announcement in Spring Budget

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Michael Kahan Kapelye
20 Mar 2017
On Thursday 23 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Colin Bailey appointed President and Principal of QMUL
20 Mar 2017
Professor Colin Bailey, currently Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester and a leading researcher in structural engineering, will take up the post of President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) on 1 September 2017

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) open
20 Mar 2017
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

WATCH: Ride the Purple Wave to glory!
20 Mar 2017
Get fit, have fun and make a difference with your campus buddies on the Great Manchester 10k Run

Next round of Staff Survey winners announced
20 Mar 2017
Over 40% of staff have now had their say

Taking action on Staff Survey issues
21 Mar 2017
Focus on the Library

Manchester Music talk
21 Mar 2017
Library staff member and local historian Peter Wadsworth will be giving a free talk on Strawberry Studios

Manchester’s Robot Orchestra in bid to replace pop sensation Ed Sheeran
21 Mar 2017
A Robot Orchestra based at The University of Manchester proved it had the X-Factor after being talent-spotted by BBC Radio 1 in a challenge to see if robots could replace pop star Ed Sheeran

CLASS Network Conference 2017
21 Mar 2017
Half-day networking meeting for all PSS on Wednesday, 12 April

Comic Relief cake sale
21 Mar 2017
Fundraising events taking place on Friday 24 March

FREE concert - Storm in a Teacup: Tempestuous Music by Baroque Composers
21 Mar 2017
Friday 24 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

The Manchester Institute of Education to partner with Teach First
21 Mar 2017
The institute is one of seven institutions to have been chosen to partner with education charity Teach First to deliver its enhanced Leadership Development Programme (LDP)

The University of Manchester Chorus, Symphony Orchestra and The Cosmo Singers
21 Mar 2017
On Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm, at the Whitworth Hall

Making a Difference Awards shortlist announced
22 Mar 2017
A big thank you to all those who entered the Making a Difference Awards 2017

WATCH: How your donations could help City of Trees
22 Mar 2017
Beth Kelsall from one of our Staff Survey nominated charities talks about their work

Book your place on this month's HEI seminar
22 Mar 2017
This month features Director of Finance Stephen Dauncey

Manchester Museum responds to refugee crisis with its latest acquisition
22 Mar 2017
Life jacket on display as part of new project

Staff benefits update
22 Mar 2017
We have a great new offer from a beauty salon in the Northern Quarter, travel and motoring discounts plus more!

Free MOOC on ancient Egypt launches
22 Mar 2017
This 5-week course explores the art, the archaeology, the texts and the technology of Egyptian weapons and warfare

Join artist Megan Powell for a Thursday Late
22 Mar 2017
After the Bees - A Fable for Tomorrow takes place on Thursday 30 March at the Manchester Museum

WATCH: Taking action on Staff Survey issues
23 Mar 2017
Improving staff wellbeing

Police update following incident in London
23 Mar 2017
UK national threat level remains at ‘Severe: An attack is highly likely’

Enjoy some live music at Christie's Bistro this Friday
23 Mar 2017
Local duo The Notes will be in the Bistro from 3pm until 6pm

Gold standard for University’s sustainable travel
23 Mar 2017
TfGM awards University in new Travel Choices accreditation scheme

MICRA annual public lecture: 'Ready for Ageing Now?'
23 Mar 2017
This year's speaker is Lord Geoffrey Filkin CBE, Chair of the Centre for Ageing Better

Junk email filtering – Update 2
24 Mar 2017
Work continues on upgrading our junk email filtering system

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
27 Mar 2017
On Thursday 30 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

WATCH: The pride of the Purple Wave
27 Mar 2017
University colleague Daniel Taylor describes his “immense pride” running the Great Manchester Run

Staff Survey 2017 prize draw announced
27 Mar 2017
Over 50% of staff have had their say

World Autism Awareness Week
27 Mar 2017
Families praise Manchester Museum’s early opening sessions

Taking action on Staff Survey issues
28 Mar 2017
Faculty of Science and Engineering

Manchester University Big Band (MUBB)
28 Mar 2017
On Thursday 30 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Chance to win Olympian goodies!
28 Mar 2017
Retweet the Purple Wave’s message and win T-shirt and water bottle signed by Greg Rutherford

Foodie Tuesdays are back!
28 Mar 2017
The popular Levenshulme street food market is on Humanities Bridgeford Street

Silly sports and cake bonanza raises funds for Comic Relief
28 Mar 2017
The Whitworth Hall hosted competitive PSS staff taking part in egg and spoon, ping pong, paper islands and much more

Research aims to demonstrate value of our parks
28 Mar 2017
Public parks have provided generations of urban dwellers with havens in their towns and cities

bluedot announces this year's science programme
28 Mar 2017
Festival set for scientific voyage from the Antarctic to the depths of space via all points between

Free event: Murder and the Making of English CSI
28 Mar 2017
A discussion seminar with Professor Ian Burney and visiting cultural historian of medicine Michael Sappol

Your views on the future structure of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
29 Mar 2017
Submit your views by Friday, 31 March 2017

WATCH: How your donations could help Moodswings
29 Mar 2017
Andy Staton from one of our Staff Survey nominated charities talks about their work

Fake "Outlook Action Required" email
29 Mar 2017
Know how to deal with phishing emails

Quatuor Danel with David Fanning
29 Mar 2017
On Friday 31 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Launch of new staff discounts platform
29 Mar 2017
Wider Plan to replace Perkz for high street discounts and corporate benefits

Triggering Article 50
29 Mar 2017
Statement from the President and Vice-Chancellor

Scholarship celebrates ten years of transforming communities
29 Mar 2017
More than 200 Equity and Merit Scholars are making a difference to our world

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey launches next week
29 Mar 2017
Encourage your research students to have their say from Monday, 3 April

Staff benefits update – 29 March 2017
29 Mar 2017
Easter will soon be here and we have a bumper issue for you!

FREE lunchtime concert - New Sounds from Manchester
30 Mar 2017
On Friday 31 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Over £5,000 raised for charity
30 Mar 2017
Over £5,000 has been raised for the three chosen Staff Survey charities so far

Prize draw winner takes time out for pampering
30 Mar 2017
Moyra James, Instructional Designer and Learning Technologist from Alliance Manchester Business School, won a £250 voucher in the Staff Survey prize draw

NGI hosts UK Pavilion fact-finding mission
30 Mar 2017
Commissioner leading UK’s representation at international energy expo visited the National Graphene Institute

Appointment of new Director of University College for Interdisciplinary Learning
31 Mar 2017
Professor Cathy McCrohan of the School of Biological Sciences will take up the position from August 2017

Students selected for English Universities Squad
31 Mar 2017
Seven students have been chosen for the hockey, football and rugby teams

Junk email filtering - Update 3
31 Mar 2017
Work is progressing as expected on our junk email filtering system