News archive – November 2010

EATS extends opening hours
(01 Nov 2010)
EATS Restaurant, located in University Place is now open until 4pm from Monday to Friday

Women's self-defence class
(01 Nov 2010)
Keep fit, raise your confidence and take responsibility for your personal safety

Contract Governance Policy introduced
(01 Nov 2010)
Board of Governors approved new policy

Work stress ‘a major social problem’
(01 Nov 2010)
The sharp rise in work stress in Britain is becoming a major social problem in the current economic crisis, a new British Academy report has found.

Free lunchtime concert by contemporary ensemble Psappha
(01 Nov 2010)
On 11 November in the Martin Harris Centre

HEI Seminars for Autumn/Winter 2010
(02 Nov 2010)
November and December dates now available

Sport Volunteer Scheme (SVS)
(02 Nov 2010)
Get involved in the local community through our Sports Volunteer Scheme

Wood Street Mission lottery
(02 Nov 2010)
Announcing the winner for November

UniLife/Staff Update: November issues online
(02 Nov 2010)
Keep your work address details updated for print copies

Steam train X-rayed for first time
(02 Nov 2010)
A steam locomotive has been X-rayed by an innovative new mobile X-ray unit used for scanning cargo and vehicles for criminal activity.

John Rylands University Library: Main Library Zoning
(02 Nov 2010)
Zones introduced following review of JRUL Food and Drink Policy

Phantasmagoria: Free event for children from 7 years
(02 Nov 2010)
At John Rylands Library Deansgate on Monday 8 November

Mindfulness Practice Weekend
(03 Nov 2010)
On 27/28 November in Dover Street Building

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Audit
(03 Nov 2010)
University audit to take place in 2011 - briefing paper available

Play Fastnet for Children in Need
(03 Nov 2010)
Raise much needed funds for Children in Need

Bloodhound SSC - the 1000mph World Land Speed Record car
(03 Nov 2010)
IET Christmas Lecture for the North West on 7 December

The Manchester Museum: History of the World lunchtime mini tour on 8 November
(03 Nov 2010)
Archaeology showcase lecture on 10 November

Evening concert with Psappha and VAGANZA
(03 Nov 2010)
On 5 November in the Martin Harris Centre

Briefing session on Dignity at Work and Study Policy
(03 Nov 2010)
On 16 November to mark November as Anti-Bullying and Dignity at Work and Study month

Issue Five Of The Manchester Review out now
(03 Nov 2010)
Read October edition of popular online arts journal

The Scholarly Communication Landscape: Opportunities and challenges
(03 Nov 2010)
Free symposium on Tuesday 30 November 2010

New StaffNet site aids recycling of unwanted office furniture
(04 Nov 2010)
Keep used desks, chairs and storage out of landfill

Events at the Martin Harris Centre
(04 Nov 2010)
Including free lunchtime concert by Psappha on 11 November

Free Cycle Training
(04 Nov 2010)
Get fit, save money, meet people, get to work and back on time, avoid traffic jams, save fuel, exercise for free, loose weight, burn calories, learn new skills, gain confidence…

The Co-operative Santa Dash
(04 Nov 2010)
Race other jolly red Santas around Platt Fields Park on 28 November

Meet the Physiologist: Free event for public and would-be young researchers
(04 Nov 2010)
University of Manchester scientists host a range of activities at MOSI on Saturday 6 November

New Heads of Faculty Administration for EPS and Life Sciences in 2011
(04 Nov 2010)
Internal recruitment has begun for Life Sciences post

Two new posts will lead improvement of the student experience
(04 Nov 2010)
The University is recruiting an Associate Vice-President and a Director for the Student Experience

Supporting students on placement
(04 Nov 2010)
Student Support Forum discussion on 10 November

Student volunteers head for south Manchester
(04 Nov 2010)
More than 200 students from The University of Manchester will hit the streets of south Manchester next week to make a positive impact on their local communities.

Advanced Video Conferencing - AGSC Training Workshop
(04 Nov 2010)
Collaborative video technology traning day on 18 November

Discount party packages for the festive season
(05 Nov 2010)
Take advantage of special late booking offer and receive 5% discount on all Barnes Wallis Christmas party packages

New Faces, Fresh Voices: Schools in Manchester need governors
(05 Nov 2010)
Volunteer for this vital and rewarding role today and help local schools in Manchester deliver the highest standards of education possible

Sneak peek at the new University Christmas card
(08 Nov 2010)
The official University Christmas Card is available to order from next week (Monday 8th November)

GPU Club: Share your ideas and experience of using GPUs in research
(08 Nov 2010)
Inaugural meeting on 26 November in University Place

MICRA free seminar series presents latest research findings on ageing
(08 Nov 2010)
On 6 December - Ageing and sleep: the biological clock and sleep disturbance

Invitation to degree ceremonies in December
(08 Nov 2010)
Please confirm by 26 November if you will take part in academic procession

Wanted: Mystery visitors to assess STARS' customer service
(08 Nov 2010)
Want to improve the student and staff experience whilst earning extra cash in your lunch hour?

The Dogstar: a dark comedy by Miran Hadzic
(08 Nov 2010)
On 11 and 12 November at the Martin Harris Centre

Give the planet a Hug Mug
(09 Nov 2010)
The eagerly anticipated ‘Hug Mug’ has gone on sale in all Food On Campus outlets

Thriving through change: for staff supporting researcher development
(09 Nov 2010)
One-day workshop on 23 November or 13 December

Equality Act Briefing Session: for managers and staff
(09 Nov 2010)
Courses available at STDU on 19 and 24 November

Manchester researcher receives Beacon Research Award
(09 Nov 2010)
A researcher from The University of Manchester has been given a Manchester Beacon award for her work into the experiences of Channel Island evacuees.

News from FoodOnCampus
(10 Nov 2010)
2010 Christmas card, Taste Manchester recipes, Hug Mug, and Christmas party packages

Easy access to content and applications from StaffNet homepage
(10 Nov 2010)
Quick links to top content, most visited websites, systems and applications

Consultation on Local Transport Plan 3
(10 Nov 2010)
Give your views by 24 December and influence the next 15 years of regional transport

David Cameron highlights University link with China
(10 Nov 2010)
Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken about the importance of an environmental collaboration between The University of Manchester and Fudan University in Shanghai on his visit to the country.

Lunchtime campus walk on 17 November
(10 Nov 2010)
Enjoy an urban walking experience from University Place

Training sessions on cyber-bullying and dignity at work
(10 Nov 2010)
Two events to mark Anti-Bullying Week and the November Diversity Calendar theme

ECDL taught course at STDU
(10 Nov 2010)
Places available, starting January 2011

Inspection by Human Tissue Authority in February 2011: further information
(11 Nov 2010)
All staff working with human tissues are asked to prioritise preparations for the inspection visit

Inspection by Human Tissue Authority in February 2011
(11 Nov 2010)
All holdings of human tissue (inc cells and bodily waste products) must be registered on the University database

Research Profiling Exercise 2010
(11 Nov 2010)
First (pre-assessment) stage begins at 12 noon on Monday 15 November

Academic Advisers - can you help students get graduate jobs?
(11 Nov 2010)
Three ways to support your students in their careers search

New website for staff supporting students who are parents or carers
(11 Nov 2010)
Existing University guidance and advice now available in one place

The Manchester Museum: Rainforest Adventure Big Saturday with live animals
(11 Nov 2010)
Lunchtime talk on 16 November by Confucius Institute about Chinese Movies and new Health Rocks display and wellbeing trail

Get Walking Keep Walking in Manchester
(11 Nov 2010)
Join the route to Hulme Park at lunchtime on 16 November

Applications invited for staff mobility to Europe
(11 Nov 2010)
Erasmus funding to undertake teaching/training in 2010/2011

Venture Out 2010 finalists announced
(11 Nov 2010)
Invitation to attend awards and final judging of University's annual ideas competition on 19 November

Management and Business Fifty Years On
(12 Nov 2010)
Conference at Manchester Business School on 8 April 2011

Eggheads sought for latest series of BBC2 quiz show
(14 Nov 2010)
Team up against general knowledge Goliaths to win a cash prize

New Disability Support Office (DSO) website for disabled staff
(15 Nov 2010)
New website for disabled staff launched

New DSO website for people working with disabled staff
(15 Nov 2010)
A new section has been created on StaffNet to help people working with disabled members of staff

South Manchester parkrun one-year anniversary!
(15 Nov 2010)
Celebrate in Platt Fields Park on 20 November

Enchanting Tales
(15 Nov 2010)
Storytelling on 20 November at John Rylands Library, Deansgate

Celebrating Chancellors at Christie's Bistro
(15 Nov 2010)
Bookers' menu sampling and wine tasting event on 25 November - RSVP ONLY

Focus on Travel: Reduce your carbon footprint
(16 Nov 2010)
Exhibition on sustainable travel on 17 November in University Place

Flagship Labour Government schools programme ‘ineffective’
(16 Nov 2010)
A flagship programme introduced by the previous Government across the UK to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of secondary school pupils is ineffective, a study has suggested.

Weather podcast releases its fifth episode
(16 Nov 2010)
A discussion about air pollution produced by the Centre for Atmospheric Science

Manchester scientist on BBC1 comedy show
(16 Nov 2010)
Faculty of Life Sciences zoologist Dr Bill Sellers answered questions about evolution on the BBC1 comedy show 'Ask Rhod Gilbert' last night (November 15)

Archive safeguards city’s ‘precious’ mix of languages
(16 Nov 2010)
A web-based archive, launched this week, is to document, protect and support the more than 100 languages spoken in one of Europe’s most diverse cities.

Christmas cards on sale in Library
(16 Nov 2010)
View the designs online

Having Difficult Conversations
(16 Nov 2010)
Course available at STDU on 25 November 2010

Christmas jewellery and gift fair for Wood Street Mission
(17 Nov 2010)
Stress-free shopping on 24 November in A V Hill Building

University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
(17 Nov 2010)
Benefit statements are now being sent out for current members of UMSS who joined the scheme before 1 June 2010

Fair Admissions Conference: 7-8 July 2011
(17 Nov 2010)
The evidence base for fair admissions: can we achieve excellence and social justice?

Free lunchtime concert: Quatuor Danel performs Weinberg and Hindemith
(17 Nov 2010)
On 18 November (1.10pm) in Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre

On Raftery's Hill: From The University of Manchester Drama Society
(17 Nov 2010)
On 24-26 November (7pm) in the John Thaw Studio Theatre, Martin Harris Centre

Health Rocks display and wellbeing trail at The Manchester Museum
(17 Nov 2010)
Until 1 April 2011 in Rocks & Minerals Gallery, Floor G (free entry)

News from FoodOnCampus
(17 Nov 2010)
Festive graduation packages, three-course Christmas lunch, University Christmas card, Hug Mug

University Christmas e-card 2010
(18 Nov 2010)
It's free, fast and online from Wednesday 1 December

Manchester Zoologist wins Linnean Society Medal
(18 Nov 2010)
The Faculty of Life Sciences hosted a dinner to honour Derek Yalden, who was recently awarded the highly prestigious Linnean Medal (formerly Gold Medal) of the Linnean Society of London, for his wide-ranging contributions to Zoology.

Government to consider bid to close Mosley Street Metrolink stop
(18 Nov 2010)
Comments invited on proposal by 9 February 2011

Celebration of the award of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics
(18 Nov 2010)
Event on 26 January 2011 to honour the achievements of Professors Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov

New websites for disabled staff and staff who work with disabled staff
(18 Nov 2010)
Disability Support Office launches online resource

"Economic growth, prosperity and sustainability: a contradiction?"
(18 Nov 2010)
Public debate hosted by the Sustainable Consumption Institute in London on 29 November

Walking keeps you healthy
(18 Nov 2010)
So join us for a lunchtime stroll from Dover Street on 23 November

New public engagement campus-wide email list
(19 Nov 2010)
Sign up to share your experience and knowledge of public engagement

New 'How to' section on StaffNet
(22 Nov 2010)

Manchester academics to chair Research Excellence Framework panels
(23 Nov 2010)
University matches Cambridge representation on new research quality assessment body

Supporting Technical Staff Development: Annual Development Conference 2011
(23 Nov 2010)
Register with STDU for a place by 17 December

"The Eyjafjallajökull eruption: the science behind the disruption"
(23 Nov 2010)
Institute of Physics Christmas Lecture on 8 December in Lecture Theatre B, Roscoe Building

Nobel Laureate Dr Tim Hunt to give lecture at the University
(23 Nov 2010)
'Lessons from a life in science, how to get a Nobel prize' on 1 December

Are you involved in research on Manchester and the city region?
(24 Nov 2010)
Come to a meeting on 13 December (1pm) in G30/G31, Arthur Lewis Building

Infrastructure at Google: Free talk by Dr Peter Dickman of Google
(24 Nov 2010)
On Friday 3 December (1-2pm) in Lecture Theatre A, University Place

Christmas at Cranford: Free day of creative fun for all the family
(24 Nov 2010)
At John Rylands Library, Deansgate, on Saturday 27 November (11am-4pm)

Events at The Manchester Museum
(24 Nov 2010)
A History of the World lunchtime tour (6 Dec), China and globalisation Ideas Café (6 Dec) & Up Pompeii (and Herculaneum!) showcase lecture (8 Dec)

Sacred Himalaya: Experience healing arts and an ancient cultural tradition
(24 Nov 2010)
On Monday 6 December (6pm) in St Peter's Chaplaincy

2011 Distinguished Achievement Awards
(24 Nov 2010)
Nominations invited by Friday 11 February 2011

Festive specials from FoodOnCampus
(24 Nov 2010)
Free mulled wine for ice-skaters at Cafe at the Rylands, graduation packages, £9.95 Christmas lunch, University Christmas card

Pastoral Advisor vacancies at Richmond Park and Lambert & Fairfield
(24 Nov 2010)
Applications invited by Monday 13 December

Review of Research Finance and Administration and Management of Research Office
(25 Nov 2010)
The University is to make major changes to the way it supports and organises Research Finance and Administration

New on StaffNet: Recruiting new staff
(25 Nov 2010)
Online guidance for staff involved in the recruitment and selection process

In Place of War wins higher education accolade
(26 Nov 2010)
A ground-breaking University of Manchester project which gives valuable support to theatre performers in some of the most dangerous places on earth has won a coveted Times Higher Education award.

Tabley House Carol Concert selling fast!
(29 Nov 2010)
On Tuesday 7 December, followed by mince pies and Madeira

Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2010
(29 Nov 2010)
Please donate new toys, other gifts, books, food or money by 3 December

New on StaffNet: DSO website for staff working with disabled students
(29 Nov 2010)
New section created to help staff support disabled students

New on StaffNet: Compliance and Risk website
(29 Nov 2010)
Online information on Governance Office (inc Ethics and Records Management), Occupational Health, Safety Services and Radiation Safety Unit

Martin Amis Public Event - Literature & Size: the novel vs the short story
(29 Nov 2010)
On Monday 6 December (6.30pm) in the Martin Harris Centre

Would you like a career in English Language teaching?
(29 Nov 2010)
Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)

Confucius Institute – Chinese Culture Exhibition
(29 Nov 2010)
Mandarin Corner Open Day on 3 December (11.30am-1.30pm) in south wing foyer, Samuel Alexander Building

New on StaffNet: StaffNet favourites
(29 Nov 2010)
Access top content, policies, websites and services

World AIDS Day 2010: Research talk on 1 December
(30 Nov 2010)
Learn more about the evolution, spread and possible future of the pandemic

December Cycle to Work cancelled
(30 Nov 2010)
Due to the weather conditions, there will be no guided rides on Wednesday 1 December

Equality Act and Religious Observance
(30 Nov 2010)
Revised Equality and Diversity Policy and guidance for staff on Religious Observance now online

Notebooks give rare insight into student life of long ago
(30 Nov 2010)
A collection of student notebooks, completed during lectures by one of the world’s founding fathers of economic history, have provided an important insight into how the subject was taught a century ago.

Digitisation activities and services at The John Rylands University Library
(30 Nov 2010)
Full information available online