News archive – May 2011

Is God an Environmentalist?
(03 May 2011)
CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group meeting on Wednesday 11 May (6pm) at Café Muse, The Manchester Museum

Great new fitness courses and SPORT offers!
(03 May 2011)
Zumba courses * Hatha yoga * Alexander Technique * 7 a side World Cup * New fitness class at Sackville Street * Zumbathon 3

Quatuor Danel evening concert
(03 May 2011)
On Friday 6 May (7.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Voluntary Severance Scheme (May 2011)
(03 May 2011)
Details of the scheme and application form are online

Wood Street Mission Lottery
(03 May 2011)
Announcing the winner for May

Consultation - University College Proposal
(03 May 2011)
Comments invited by 31 May 2011

FREE Cycle Package – 50 places up for grabs
(03 May 2011)
Do you drive to the University but have considered cycling?? Then this offer is for you!

UniLife/Staff Update: May 2011
(03 May 2011)
Read the latest issues online

Come and support Manchester in the Two Cities Boat Race
(04 May 2011)
On Saturday 7 May (from 1.30pm) at Salford Quays

Bicycle marking event
(04 May 2011)
On Tuesday 10 May (11am-1pm) outside University Place

Science Question Time arrives at Manchester Business School
(04 May 2011)
Come and discuss "Science and Innovation" on 12 May from 6.30pm

Tabley Friends go Baroque
(04 May 2011)
A very special evening of baroque music in the beautiful Gallery of Tabley House on Thursday 26 May (7.30pm)

Blackboard 9 training for May
(04 May 2011)
Kick Start: Building Your Courses and Kick Start: Assessing Your Learners on 18 and 19 May

Research methods and social responsibility
(04 May 2011)
On Wednesday 8 June (10.30am-4pm) in Lecture Theatre, The Manchester Dental Education Centre (MANDEC), Bridgeford Street

Living Worlds Big Saturday and Conservation and Sustainability talk
(04 May 2011)
On Saturday 7 May at The Manchester Museum

FoodOnCampus News
(04 May 2011)
Focus group with free lunch * Breakfast for only £1.99 * Annual survey results * Price increases * Graduation packages

‘Ten year, one billion Euro plan’ for graphene
(04 May 2011)
Graphene, the world’s thinnest and most versatile material discovered by University of Manchester professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov, has been selected as one of six possible projects for a 10-year, one billion Euro research initiative.

Fancy a new wardrobe for free?
(04 May 2011)
Update your wardrobe and beat the credit crunch by bringing a minimum of three items of clean clothing to the SUST Swapshop at Eighth Day Café, Oxford Road on Monday 9 May

Staff discounts - new additions
(04 May 2011)
Orange mobile phones and Costco

Introduction to HESA session
(05 May 2011)
On Tuesday 24 May, two colleagues from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) are visiting the University to give a presentation on “HESA and its Records”

Tutor vacancies at Dalton Ellis Hall, Owens Park Hall and Whitworth Park
(05 May 2011)
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff and postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for Residential Pastoral Advisor posts by 16 May

Re-grading policy and procedure launch (for support staff)
(06 May 2011)
Closing date for submission of cases is Friday 17 June

Look out for your P60!
(09 May 2011)
Your End of Year Certificate will be arriving in the next few days

University to host powerful international event
(09 May 2011)
The University of Manchester will host an international energy conference for businesses and scientists looking to develop sustainable power systems for the future.

Manchester Women's Conference
(09 May 2011)
On 23 and 24 June 2011 at Hulme Hall

Peer Support Group for Women Returning from Maternity Leave
(09 May 2011)
Next sessions 16 May and 27 June 2011

Mindfulness Practice Day on 11 June at Dover Street Building
(09 May 2011)
There are some places left on the next mindfulness practice day, which is organised by Manchester Mindfulness Meditation supported by The University of Manchester Counselling Service.

Autobiography, Historiography & Fanny Kelly’s Dramatic Recollections
(10 May 2011)
Free performance lecture by Dr Gilli Bush-Bailey on Thursday 12 May (5.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff discounts: Two-for-one tickets at Friends of Mine Festival
(10 May 2011)
Two-for-one offer at opening night of Spirit of the Dance * Latest additions to the Staff discounts website

University footballer gets England call-up
(10 May 2011)
The Captain of The University of Manchester Football Club has been called up to play for England.

UMSA trip to York on Saturday 21 May
(10 May 2011)
Places available on this great day out when you can explore this small vibrant city with its tea shops and history

This weekend at The Manchester Museum
(10 May 2011)
Wedding Fayre (15 May) * Museums at Night (14 May) * Conservation and Sustainability talk (14 May)

Talk to mark International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO)
(10 May 2011)
Dr Andrew Kesson (University of Kent) speaks on 17 May (1pm) in University Place 4.206

methods@manchester symposium: Voters in Social and Political Context
(10 May 2011)
On Thursday 26 May 2011 (9am-5.30pm) in Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Arthur Lewis Building, with keynote talk by Professor Hermann Schmitt

Materials Chemistry scheme goes nationwide
(11 May 2011)
A unique collaborative scheme involving University of Manchester academics is taking its Research and Development Incentive Scheme nationwide – offering companies the equivalent of up to £10,000 towards materials chemistry collaborative research projects.

Research Profiling Exercise 2010/11 - Final Report
(11 May 2011)
Now available to staff online

China Close-up: Documentary screening followed by discussion
(11 May 2011)
On Tuesday 17 May (5.30pm) at the Cornerhouse Annexe

Bioinformatics for cytogeneticists and molecular geneticists
(11 May 2011)
On 20-22 September at The Nowgen Centre

HEI Seminar on 23 May 2011
(12 May 2011)
"Universities, past, present and future, a personal perspective" - Albert McMenemy (Registrar and Secretary)

Come and join the party at Zumbathon 3 on Saturday 14 May
(12 May 2011)
Be part of the third Zumbathon at the Armitage Sports Centre this Saturday from 11am to 1pm, and help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

FoodOnCampus News
(12 May 2011)
Quench your thirst with home-made lemonade * Fantastic value breakfast offer

New Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
(12 May 2011)
Professor Clive Agnew will take up the position on 1 June

Update on USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme)
(12 May 2011)
Changes to USS were agreed at a meeting of the JNC on 10 May 2011

Global Health, Global Goods, and International Community
(16 May 2011)
Public Lecture and Two-Day Conference, 1-3 June 2011, hosted by the Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation, The University of Manchester

Staff offers: 10% discount on tickets for In the Night Garden Live!
(16 May 2011)
Special offer at Beluga Restaurant on 20/21 May * Summer house party at Great John Street Hotel on 2 July * Reduce the amount of junk mail coming through your letterbox

Celebrate your Diversity!
(17 May 2011)
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is held annually on 21 May to help people learn about the importance of cultural diversity and harmony

Protection against one of Africa’s oldest animal plagues
(17 May 2011)
An international research team, including University of Manchester scientists, using a new combination of approaches has found two genes that may prove of vital importance to the lives and livelihoods of millions of farmers in a tsetse fly-plagued swathe of Africa.

Do you have a PhD? Want to get on in academia - or get out?
(17 May 2011)
Pathways 2011 - the careers event for you

Graduation at Christie's
(17 May 2011)
The perfect place to celebrate your Graduation event!

Plenty more fish in the sea?
(17 May 2011)
Free Conservation and Sustainability talk this Saturday at The Manchester Museum

RNCM fills Manchester’s Victoria Baths with music this summer
(17 May 2011)
'Noise of Many Waters' from Thursday 30 June to Saturday 2 July (7pm) at Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road

FoodOnCampus News
(18 May 2011)
National Vegetarian Week 2011* Mumford Restaurant advanced bookings * 2011/12 diaries

Student Support Forum: International Orientation
(18 May 2011)
In University Place, 3.210, on Wednesday 25 May (12.30 - 1.30pm)

NC3Rs' Roadshow on 6 July 2011
(18 May 2011)
Are you a researcher who may have relevance to the biosciences?

Guest lecture by Professor Sube Banerjee of the Institute of Psychiatry
(18 May 2011)
On Monday 13 June (12.30-2pm) in Room G306b, Jean McFarlane Building

SPORT News
(18 May 2011)
StaffNet Growlers win Campus League Division 2 * Sports volunteers needed over summer * Katy tries a trio - update

University Chemical Biology Network comes together
(19 May 2011)
The University of Manchester will today launch a huge network of chemistry and biology academics, working closely with industry to advance the field of chemical biology which underpins the development of many pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical products.

Implant jab could solve the misery of back pain
(19 May 2011)
University of Manchester scientists have developed a biomaterial implant which could finally bring treatment, in the form of a jab, for chronic back pain.

Road closures between city centre and MCFC stadium on Monday 23 May
(19 May 2011)
Details of roads and bus services affected by the Manchester City FA Cup Victory Parade

Last chance to nominate a song!
(19 May 2011)
email your choice for the International Alternative Song Contest by Friday 20 May

The Eyjafjallajokull eruption one year on: What did we learn?
(19 May 2011)
Lecture on Tuesday 31 May (6-7pm) in Lecture Theatre JD T0.03, John Dalton Building, MMU

National Vegetarian Week at FoodOnCampus
(23 May 2011)
EATS counter goes 'Totally Vegetarian' on Thursday 26 May * New grilled halloumi cheese hot-topped salad at Potter's

SPORT Manchester News
(23 May 2011)
New players wanted for staff cricket team * Summer fitness suite membership offers * Run free with Parkrun

Matt signs for Latics
(24 May 2011)
The captain of the University football team, Matt Smith, has signed professional terms with Oldham Athletic.

Congregations for Conferment of Degrees: 11-22 July 2011
(24 May 2011)
All members of The General Assembly, The Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Wardens of Halls of Residence and members of the teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession

Residential Pastoral Advisors
(24 May 2011)
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff or postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for Residential Pastoral Advisor posts which are available in various residences throughout the University residential campus areas for the 2011-2012 academic session

FoodOnCampus News
(24 May 2011)
Cafe at the Rylands caters to the stars * Mumford Restaurant advanced bookings * 2011/12 diaries now available from Gift Shop

Upgrades to two important software applications
(24 May 2011)
New versions of SPSS 19 for Windows and SPSS Modeler (aka Clementine) now available from the Electronic Software Delivery website

Performance, Music and Cultural History
(25 May 2011)
'Hanns Eisler in conversation with Hans Bunge' on Wednesday 25 May (5pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff discounts update
(25 May 2011)
New offers - read about the great additions to the Staff Discounts page in the past week

President’s Questionnaire 2010: Sharing the findings
(26 May 2011)
Key findings of the alumni questionnaire will be presented on 27 May (2.30-4pm) in The Manchester Museum's Kanaris Lecture Theatre

Kostya Novoselov is made a Fellow of the Royal Society
(26 May 2011)
Professor Konstantin ‘Kostya’ Novoselov, who along with his friend and colleague Professor Andre Geim discovered wonder material graphene, has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

Fencing off nature? Free Conservation and Sustainability talk this Saturday
(26 May 2011)
At The Manchester Museum - plus half-term events next week

MyView rolls into action
(26 May 2011)
A new initiative has been launched to help you keep your personal details up to date in the University’s Human Resources system.

Vote for Manchester Science Festival to win £5,000!
(26 May 2011)
Manchester Science Festival is taking part in a competition run by the Co-op to win £5,000 to engage with the public.

Diversity Walking Tour of Manchester
(26 May 2011)
Book now for the last few places on Friday 27 May

Cycling rides and breakfast on 1 June
(27 May 2011)
Plus annual cycling celebration event on 21 June

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme
(27 May 2011)
Find out how MGIP can help your HR needs

Join a Research Expedition to the rainforests of Ecuador
(31 May 2011)
Take a trip to some of the most biodiverse parts of the planet: a tropical cloud forest, a transition rainforest at the base of the Andes, and a tropical rainforest in the Amazonian basin.

Volunteering in Borneo with Raleigh International
(31 May 2011)
Andrew Wilson from the MBS eLearning team will be taking a three month unpaid sabbatical in September to go and work with Raleigh International in Borneo.

Tutorial Announcement: Introduction to Writing Ontologies in OWL
(31 May 2011)
BioHealth Informatics group at The University of Manchester are pleased to invite you to participate in their internationally renowned OWL Ontology tutorials to be hosted at the University on 11 and 12 July 2011.