News archive – September 2011

USS: Changes to future benefits to be implemented from 1 October 2011
(01 Sep 2011)
Employees wishing to join the Final Salary section of the Universities Superannuation Scheme must apply in writing by 7 September 2011.

SPORT Manchester News
(01 Sep 2011)
Swimming lessons at Manchester Grammar School * New health, fitness and wellbeing classes now available to book online

Public lecture: Environmental impact of the Hungarian 'red mud' disaster
(01 Sep 2011)
Lessons learnt and could it happen again? Dr Zoltan Illes, Hungarian Minister for Environmental Affairs, speaks on 5 September (6.30pm) in Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street.

New Student Services Centre opens in the Joule Library
(02 Sep 2011)
Production of student cards will commence on Saturday 17 September.

Orientation Programme for EU and International Students
(02 Sep 2011)
The University’s Orientation Programme (13–18 September 2011) consists of a number of discrete elements which work together to create a holistic programme to welcome our new international and EU students.

UMSA Weight Watchers meetings
(05 Sep 2011)
First meeting on Tuesday 13 September 2011 (12.30pm to 1.30pm) in UMSA Staff Lounge, 1st Floor Dover Street Building (next to Jabez Clegg).

HR Excellence Award for Manchester
(05 Sep 2011)
The European Commission has awarded The University of Manchester its highly coveted HR Excellence in Research award.

Dig to shed light on rich past of much loved park
(06 Sep 2011)
An excavation led by University of Manchester archaeologists and started this week, is to shed some light on the rich Victorian and Edwardian heritage of a much loved park.

Scientists develop artificial biominerals
(06 Sep 2011)
University of Manchester scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.

My Manchester for students launches
(06 Sep 2011)
A new online portal for current students has been launched, which integrates key services, tools and information in one user-friendly location.

147 bus website launched
(07 Sep 2011)
The University of Manchester and its funding partners have developed a dedicated website which will be a key component in the new promotional campaign for the 147 Oxford Road Link service.

The Infinite Monkey Cage comes to campus: Apply online for tickets
(07 Sep 2011)
Radio 4's highly popular and entertaining science/comedy show returns for its fifth series, and will be recorded at The University of Manchester on 14 October (7.15pm).

Blackboard and Start of Year 2011
(07 Sep 2011)
All Bb9 courses will be visible to students on Monday 12 September 2011.

News from SPORT Manchester
(07 Sep 2011)
Campus Sport and Coached Sport launch online payments * Swimming lessons at Manchester Grammar School * New health, fitness and wellbeing classes now available to book online

Transatlantic concert marks 10 years since 9/11
(08 Sep 2011)
An international music event which simultaneously spans two continents is to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11.

Genetics ‘cloud’ opportunities for researchers and clinicians
(08 Sep 2011)
Gene sequencing and analysis could be dramatically speeded up, leading to patients receiving a quicker and more accurate diagnosis, thanks to research led by Eagle Genomics Ltd.

Whitworth Park community archaeology and history day: Saturday 10 September
(08 Sep 2011)
Why are people digging in Whitworth Park? What do a bandstand, political rallies and bumble bees have in common?

Free legal advice by appointment
(08 Sep 2011)
The University of Manchester School of Law Legal Advice Centre (LAC) has re-opened and is currently taking enquiries in readiness for autumn appointments.

Jack uses pedal power to reach World Cup final
(08 Sep 2011)
During the week, Jack Reading is a student in Optometry at The University of Manchester – but in his spare time, he is one of the best Downhill Mountain Bikers in the UK.

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP)
(09 Sep 2011)
Have you heard how MGIP can help your staffing needs?

FameLab proves science has got talent!
(09 Sep 2011)
The search is on for the new voices of science communication.

Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday 25 October
(09 Sep 2011)
The Study Abroad Unit's main promotional event of the year will be held in the Whitworth Hall between 12 noon and 4pm.

Language courses open to members of staff
(10 Sep 2011)
With over 80 courses in 19 different languages, LEAP (University Language Centre) offers students and members of staff across the University a wide variety of language courses to choose from.

Digitise your reading list!
(12 Sep 2011)
Do your students complain that they can’t access items on reading lists?

Academic Roadshow Autumn 2011
(12 Sep 2011)
Information and guidance on research costing and Time Allocation Survey (TAS)

Events at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
(12 Sep 2011)
October Family Fun Rocket Week (24-28 October) * A new view of the Universe from the Planck spacecraft (27 October)

Public engagement events around Manchester in September
(12 Sep 2011)
Bollington SciBar (12 September) * Manchester Cafe Scientifique (28 September) * Didsbury SciBar

Look Back in Anger: 14-17 September 2011
(13 Sep 2011)
Blackhand Productions bring John Osborne's ground-breaking play to The Martin Harris Centre.

Major Smart Grid conference comes to Manchester
(13 Sep 2011)
Registration is now open for a major international conference hosted by the The University of Manchester.

Campus Solutions training unavailable throughout November
(13 Sep 2011)
Training will not be available during November due to database rebuild

Small is beautiful: Create a miniature masterpiece
(13 Sep 2011)
FREE workshop at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, on Monday 19 September (1-3pm).

Planning and managing change: Free workshop
(13 Sep 2011)
At The Nowgen Centre, Manchester on 12 October 2011 (9.30am - 12 noon)

Annual Open Day at Wythenshawe Hospital
(13 Sep 2011)
On Sunday 25 September 2011 (11am - 3pm), the hospital is opening its doors to welcome visitors for a free day out for all the family.

Engagement of individuals working on a short-term or one-off basis
(14 Sep 2011)
New guidance to help managers apply the appropriate employment status (employee or self-employed) in accordance with HM Revenue and Customs rules.

Join the Great Manchester Health Experiment on Wednesday 14 September
(14 Sep 2011)
Feeling blue, or yellow or green? Vote for the colour that best reflects your mood and take part in activities to boost your health and well-being.

A more 'Visible Welcome' for new students
(14 Sep 2011)
The University is launching a range of activities to improve the welcome we provide to new students, including an ‘ask me’ campaign.

Student loan phishing scams: Information for staff
(14 Sep 2011)
The Student Loans Company are urging University students to stay safe and not to reveal their login or personal bank details online in response to phishing scams which are common at the three main instalment payment dates in September, January and April.

ITS Training Team website downtime
(14 Sep 2011)
Site down for essential maintenance

SPORT Manchester News
(14 Sep 2011)
Zumbathon * Coached sport * Swimming lessons * Health, fitness and wellbeing classes

Chinese language classes: October 2011
(14 Sep 2011)
The Confucius Institute is pleased to announce that its Chinese language evenng classes will be taking place again in October.

Blackboard and Start of Year 2011
(14 Sep 2011)
All Bb9 courses that have been activated are now visible to students: please make sure your Bb9 space has the appropriate content for the start of year.

Chancellors Hotel Autumn Gourmet Evening
(14 Sep 2011)
An evening of excellent wine and fine food on Friday 28 October 2011 (7pm prompt)

Save money on childcare with KiddiVouchers and the University
(14 Sep 2011)
Important information for staff with children under the age of 16.

Olympic dream becoming a reality for Rebecca
(14 Sep 2011)
One of the University's Olympic swimming hopefuls has scooped three new gold medals to add to her growing collection.

Chinese Proficiency Test at the Confucius Institute
(14 Sep 2011)
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) 2011 will be held at The University of Manchester on 23 October and 4 December 2011.

Coming soon: instant messaging, presence awareness and video calls
(15 Sep 2011)
Over the coming weeks all University staff and Postgraduate Research students with a Microsoft Exchange email account, will be given access to Microsoft Lync.

New 'One-Stop-Shop' for Training and Development
(15 Sep 2011)
STDU and IT Services Training now have a fully combined training website, giving information on all courses provided as well as other development opportunities.

Knit a galaxy for the Manchester Science Festival
(15 Sep 2011)
Calling all knitters: as part of the Manchester Science Festival, The University of Manchester In Stitches group is attempting to knit a Hubble Telescope image of a rose made up of galaxies.

Places available on Minutes, Meeting and Agendas training course
(15 Sep 2011)
Back by popular demand on Thursday 13 October

Introduction to Implementing Ontologies in the Web Ontology Language (OWL)
(16 Sep 2011)
Learn the theoretical foundations and gain practical experience to begin building OWL ontologies on 8/9 November 2011.

Famous Vimto monument gets a makeover
(16 Sep 2011)
After months of careful restoration, the famous Vimto monument has returned to its home on Granby Row at The University of Manchester.

An introduction to q-PCR
(16 Sep 2011)
Two-day introductory course on 3-4 November 2011 at The Nowgen Centre

Arthur, What Have You Done?!
(19 Sep 2011)
Welcome Week production at the Martin Harris Centre

Undergraduate Open Day: Saturday 8 October 2011
(19 Sep 2011)
Welcome Week may only just be getting under way, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming students of the future at our next Undergraduate Open Day.

Food waste? don’t let celebrity chefs play the blame game
(20 Sep 2011)
The cooking styles promoted by celebrity chefs are unlikely to cut Britain’s 8.3 million tonnes of household food waste, according to a new study.

Do you have late arriving international or EU students?
(20 Sep 2011)
Post orientation resource

Confucius Institute Public Talks on China
(20 Sep 2011)
"Fu Manchu and the Construction of Oriental Villainy" on Wednesday 28 September 2011 (12.30 - 1.30pm) in The Kanaris Theatre, The Manchester Museum.

Find out more about Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
(20 Sep 2011)
Next meeting of the Manchester GPU Club

If God is good, why is there so much suffering?
(21 Sep 2011)
CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group will be meeting on Wednesday 5 October (6pm) at Café Muse, The Manchester Museum.

Latest offers from Chancellors
(21 Sep 2011)
Great Room Sale and conference bookings

International students who need to register with the police
(21 Sep 2011)
Changes to the process after Friday 23 September

Veg People hit Oxford Road
(21 Sep 2011)
Fairtrade, fresh and reducing our carbon footprint!

Chromo-Zone Now Open
(21 Sep 2011)
Plus offers and news from FoodonCampus

Festival of visual art from Asia
(21 Sep 2011)
Asia Triennial Manchester 11 at the John Rylands Library, Deansgate

News from SPORT
(21 Sep 2011)
Football, Zumba and more

Knit a Galaxy at Manchester Museum
(21 Sep 2011)
Manchester Science Festival events

Research Staff Association
(21 Sep 2011)
Information about next meeting on 22 September

Don’t forget to register for childcare vouchers
(21 Sep 2011)
Deadline for registration is Monday 26 September

Spanish scientists needed
(22 Sep 2011)
New network launched by the Spanish Embassy.

After 150 years, rebel hymns finally hit right note
(23 Sep 2011)
A selection from what has been identified by a University of Manchester academic as the only surviving Chartist hymn book is to be performed in public for the first time since 1854.

War and conflict documentaries showing at IWMN
(23 Sep 2011)
Six documentaries produced by University of Manchester MA students are to be screened at a special Imperial War Museum North event next week (27 Sept).

Ballroom dancing lessons start this Wednesday … last few places available!
(26 Sep 2011)
10-week course in ballroom dancing from 28 September to 30 November 2011 (1.05pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

2011 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture
(26 Sep 2011)
On 28 September 2011 in G107 Alan Turing Building (5pm start with registration and coffee from 4.30pm).

Public engagement events around Manchester in October
(26 Sep 2011)
Knutsford SciBar (3 October) * Bright Club Manchester (20 October) * Manchester Science Festival (22-30 October) * Cafe Scientifique Manchester (26 October)

Lunchtime tours of the stores
(26 Sep 2011)
The Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery are opening up their stores to University staff for behind the scenes tours.

Student Support Forum session on sport opportunities for students
(26 Sep 2011)
The Student Support Forum is 'kicking off' the new session with Imogen Williams and Andrew Ellison from Sport who will be updating us on the different ways students can get involved in sport and exercise - talent not required.

UniLife and Staff Update are back for 2011/12
(26 Sep 2011)
Deadline and publication dates for the new academic year.

Manchester Literature Festival: 10–23 October 2011
(26 Sep 2011)
Whet your literary palate at the sixth Manchester Literature Festival.

The Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement: Recognition Awards
(26 Sep 2011)
Applications invited for awards to recognise the value of mutually beneficial Community-University Partnerships.

Free contact lens trials at University of Manchester Teaching Clinic
(26 Sep 2011)
Book now for free contact lens fittings, trials and check-ups: offer open to all students, staff and general public (including children).

Research Computing Courses: October-December 2011
(26 Sep 2011)
IT Services for Research is running its popular series of courses aimed at staff and postgraduates who run computer simulations as part of their research.

Walk to Ardwick Park on Tuesday 4 October
(26 Sep 2011)
Walking is fun and good for you: it's a great way to make friends and get away from your desk.

Residential Pastoral Advisor - vacancy
(26 Sep 2011)
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff and postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for a Residential Pastoral Advisor post available at Owens Park Hall of residence, located on the Fallowfield Campus, for the 2011/12 academic session.

Road closures in Manchester
(26 Sep 2011)
The City Council's Highway Services will be carrying out surfacing works on a number of roads from w/c Sunday 2 October.

Road closures in the city centre
(27 Sep 2011)
Details of routes affected by the TUC march and rally and the Conservative Party Conference.

University announces major collaboration for the development of new materials
(27 Sep 2011)
The University of Manchester and international chemical firm Solvay SA have announced a major collaboration to develop new materials for use in healthcare, sensors and as biocatalysts.

New Occupational Health websites
(27 Sep 2011)
Online guides to services for staff and students

Manchester University Music Society concert on 1 October 2011 (7.30pm)
(27 Sep 2011)
Join the Music Society as they welcome a whole new class of first years and some familiar faces in the opening night of the 2011-12 season!

Nowgen courses in November/December 2011
(27 Sep 2011)
Fundamentals of next generation sequencing (8 November) * Personalised medicine study day (8 December) * Biomarkers in research and clinical practice (9 December)

£1m Co-Managed Energy Innovation Fund
(27 Sep 2011)
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the £1m Co-Managed Energy Innovation Fund is fast approaching.

A thousand jobs in Manchester
(27 Sep 2011)
A thousand unemployed people have now been found work thanks to the efforts of the city's two universities to recruit workless residents.

Lost part of Beethoven masterpiece lives again
(28 Sep 2011)
A piece of music composed by Beethoven in 1799 and lost for over 200 years has been painstakingly reconstructed by a Professor of Music at The University of Manchester.

Astronomers crack the Fried Egg Nebula
(28 Sep 2011)
Astronomers have produced the best ever image of a colossal yellow hypergiant star – one of the rarest types of star in the Universe.

What's On at The Manchester Museum
(28 Sep 2011)
Unearthed: Ancient Egypt (30 September 2011-6 September 2012) * Asia Triennial Manchester 11 (1 October) * BBC Planet Dinosaur Tour (1-9 October) * Grandparents' weekend at The Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery (1-2 October)

Science Festival Trailblazers come to The University of Manchester
(28 Sep 2011)
Did you know over 150 researchers from across the University are taking part in the Manchester Science Festival 2011?

October Cycle to Work event – all welcome!
(28 Sep 2011)
Guided rides take place on Wednesday 5 October with a free breakfast at Eats Refectory, University Place (8.20–9am).

Free lunchtime concert by Quatuor Danel
(28 Sep 2011)
On Thursday 29 September 2011 (1.10pm) in Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

The Agency Worker Regulations explained
(28 Sep 2011)
Briefing sessions for managers/staff responsible for hiring agency ‘temps’.

Historians can play key role in tackling world's problems
(29 Sep 2011)
Historians should play more of a role in tackling some of the greatest questions facing the planet, according to a new book.

Manchester once again produces the UK’s best Chemical Engineering student
(29 Sep 2011)
For the second year running, a University of Manchester graduate has been named as the best Chemical Engineering student in the country.

Money off restaurants, travel insurance, hairdressing and more…
(29 Sep 2011)
Great staff discounts on offer.

Asia Triennial Manchester 2011
(29 Sep 2011)
A fascinating series of ‘thought’ garlands reflecting observations of how people spend their time in the John Rylands Library have been created by Indian artist N.S. Harsha.

Manchester Energy Week – get involved
(30 Sep 2011)
A week of energy themed events will be held at the University and at MOSI during week commencing 12 March 2012.

New Crime Reduction website
(30 Sep 2011)
The website is designed to give students and staff up to date information about keeping safe in Manchester.

Changes to UCAS and PG Admissions Training
(30 Sep 2011)
Campus Solutions training in these areas is now part of a two-day event, run jointly with the relevant central admissions teams.