News archive – December 2011

Check your payslip!
(01 Dec 2011)
You may have over-paid tax this month because HM Revenue & Customs failed to notify you of a tax code change.

UMSA offers discounted drop-in fitness activities
(01 Dec 2011)
Pre-Christmas workouts in salsa dance, hatha yoga, Weight Watchers, pilates and belly dancing!

Manchester jet engine project takes FLITES
(01 Dec 2011)
The University of Manchester is leading a £2.7m research project to create a key component in reducing jet engine emissions.

Christmas and New Year offers for staff
(01 Dec 2011)
Christmas wine tasting * Elegant house party at Great John Street Hotel * Touch VIP Card * KRO Piccadilly Christmas bar offer

University staff can really pack a punch
(02 Dec 2011)
Staff and students at The University of Manchester are being encouraged to take up boxing, to improve their well being and to help them deal with stress.

President welcomes first Alan Gilbert Memorial Scholar to Manchester
(02 Dec 2011)
The University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, has hosted a celebration evening for 12 new students studying at Manchester on the acclaimed Equity and Merit Scholarship Programme.

Swimming starlet wins gold in Canada
(02 Dec 2011)
University of Manchester swimmer Rebecca Guy has won gold at the Canada Cup meeting in Toronto.

Wood Street Mission Toy and Food Appeal - Christmas Project 2011
(05 Dec 2011)
Please donate new toys, other gifts, books, food or money by Wednesday 7 December.

UniLife and Staff Update: December 2011
(05 Dec 2011)
The latest issues are now online.

Wood Street Mission Lottery draw
(05 Dec 2011)
Announcing the winner for December.

Free talk: "Multiple Worlds and Many Englishes in African Writing"
(05 Dec 2011)
By Professor Brenda Cooper on Tuesday 6 December 2011 (5pm) in Mansfield Cooper Building, Room G 19 (Ground floor next to staircase).

Stunning edition of Dickens’ Christmas classic available on iBookstore
(05 Dec 2011)
An exquisite handwritten edition of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, kept at The John Rylands Library, is now available on the iBookstore.

North West workshop: 21st Century research profiles
(05 Dec 2011)
Explore how to use social media to benefit your research on 12 January 2012 (10am-4pm) in Liverpool.

Mercia Stem Cell Alliance event
(06 Dec 2011)
The Mercia Stem Cell Alliance (MSCA) will be holding its second Annual Scientific Meeting on Monday 19 December 2011 (10am-5.30pm) at University Place, Oxford Road.

Beat public transport price rises - reminder
(06 Dec 2011)
Apply by 13 December to get your train, Metrolink and County Card annual tickets at this year’s prices.

Christmas wine tasting at Christie's Bistro
(06 Dec 2011)
Gerrard Seel will be holding a wine tasting event on Wednesday 14 December to introduce their excellent range of wines.

Book now for places on The Manchester Museum’s Wildlife Photography Course
(06 Dec 2011)
A mixture of classroom theory and practical sessions on 21 and 22 January 2012.

Perkz of the job
(06 Dec 2011)
Introducing the new staff discount scheme.

University poet one of Irish Times top five
(06 Dec 2011)
A collection of poetry by a creative writing lecturer based at The University of Manchester has been named as one of the top five books of 2011 by a group of top writers in the Irish Times.

Rush Hour Choir Christmas Concert
(07 Dec 2011)
On Monday 12 December (5.30-6.30pm) at St Peter's House Chaplaincy, Oxford Road.

News from FoodOnCampus
(07 Dec 2011)
Your Opinion Counts * Festive treats on campus * Christmas dinner * Cafe at the Rylands

Free lunchtime concert – Quatuor Danel
(07 Dec 2011)
On Thursday 8 December 2011 (1.10pm) in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Latest news from Christie's Bistro
(07 Dec 2011)
Wine tasting * Christmas lunch * Facebook and Twitter * Christmas closure dates

Free screening of WAR! by Lynn Hershman Leeson
(07 Dec 2011)
On Wednesday 14 December (6-8pm) at the Whitworth Art Gallery.

News from SPORT Manchester
(07 Dec 2011)
Get set for 2012 with Fitness Manchester! * £10 off six-month peak gym membership * Five-a-side Fridays at the Armitage Centre!

How sustainable is nuclear power for the UK?
(08 Dec 2011)
Nuclear power could contribute significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the UK but this would lead to considerable impacts on natural resources and the environment, a report from The University of Manchester claims.

Information for staff who took strike action
(08 Dec 2011)
Details outlining deduction of pay.

Social media ‘not to blame’ for inciting rioters
(08 Dec 2011)
A study of 2.4 million Twitter messages from the time of the riots has found that politicians and other commentators were wrong to claim the website played an important role in inciting and organising the disturbances.

UMSS – proposals for change
(08 Dec 2011)
Submit your questions or feedback before the consultation period closes on 16 December.

Dilemmas of humanitarian aid under the spotlight
(08 Dec 2011)
Experts from The University of Manchester and an influential NGO are to discuss the choices and dilemmas of modern humanitarian aid today (8 December)

Help Manchester Academy students to prepare for the world of work
(08 Dec 2011)
Volunteers from a range of job roles and backgrounds are needed to contribute to University/Academy initiative.

2012 Distinguished Achievement Awards
(09 Dec 2011)
Nominations invited by Friday 10 February 2012.

New facility is moot point for legal beagles
(09 Dec 2011)
Three judges, two QCs, students and lecturers opened a new facility for students in the School of Law at The University of Manchester, when they took part in a mock legal case yesterday.

The University of Manchester Wine Club: Festive event
(09 Dec 2011)
Wines of Languedoc-Roussillon presented by 34 Wines on Tuesday 20 December (5.30pm) in Stopford Building.

Residential Pastoral Advisor posts
(09 Dec 2011)
Applications are invited by 20 December 2011 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.

Applications open for Diploma in Management and Leadership Studies Level 5
(09 Dec 2011)
Information session on Wednesday 18 January 2012 (1-1.30pm) in the Staff Training and Development Unit.

Flying into the eye of the storm
(09 Dec 2011)
University of Manchester scientists flew into the middle of the violent storms battering Scotland yesterday to measure the huge impact of the winds.

Lifestyle card offer - £15 per year (usual price £35 per year)
(10 Dec 2011)
Touch VIP are providing a fantastic Christmas offer on their popular lifestyle card which gives acccess to more than 100 fabulous discounts.

Free eye examination at The University of Manchester Teaching Clinic
(12 Dec 2011)
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test): offer open to staff, students and general public.

University Christmas cards
(12 Dec 2011)
Available in print or electronic versions (different designs).

Staff Christmas carol service
(12 Dec 2011)
On Tuesday 20 December (12.15-1pm) in Whitworth Hall.

Humbug! Xmas Carolathon is treat for Dickens fans
(13 Dec 2011)
Students and staff from The University of Manchester are bringing Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit to the masses by reading - and rereading - A Christmas Carol at different locations across the city over 10 hours tomorrow (14 December).

The Northern Way – how the North can become the world’s nuclear base
(13 Dec 2011)
The North of England has the opportunity to become one of the world’s leading nuclear manufacturing hubs, creating many thousands of new jobs and generating substantial economic growth for the UK, according to a University of Manchester report.

Free lunchtime concert includes four world premieres!
(13 Dec 2011)
Psappha: The University of Manchester’s Contemporary Ensemble in Residence plays on Thursday 15 December 2011 (1.10pm) in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Carols by Candlelight
(13 Dec 2011)
On Wednesday 14 December (7pm) at Holy Name Church (with kind permission) next to the Catholic Chaplaincy.

Have you completed Diversity in the Workplace online training?
(13 Dec 2011)
If not, why not make it your aim to do so before the end of 2011?

Lecturer visits Africa to see fruit of his labours
(14 Dec 2011)
A retired University of Manchester lecturer has returned to East Africa to see the skills of two of his former students put to good use.

Discoverer Reporting - Password Refresh
(14 Dec 2011)
New web service available to request a password refresh for your Discoverer account.

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase
(15 Dec 2011)
On 10 January from 1pm at Manchester Business School East.

Christmas round-up
(15 Dec 2011)
University Christmas cards * Staff Christmas carol service * FoodOnCampus Christmas opening times * SPORT Manchester Christmas opening times

Host international students over the Christmas break
(16 Dec 2011)
Could you host students for an afternoon or evening?

Switch off and relax
(16 Dec 2011)
Looking forward to winding down over the Christmas break? Perhaps your PC could also do with a hard earned rest…

Compact fluorescent light bulb recycling
(19 Dec 2011)
Bring in your household compact fluorescent (low energy) light bulbs for recycling.

News from FoodOnCampus
(19 Dec 2011)
Christmas opening hours * Festive treats on campus * Cafe at the Rylands

A frog is for life not just for Christmas!
(19 Dec 2011)
Looking for a Christmas present with a difference? Why not Sponsor a Frog at The Manchester Museum?

News from SPORT Manchester
(19 Dec 2011)
Change to opening times over Christmas! * ‘Like’ SPORT Manchester and win a FREE massage! * 2012... The Year of Sport and Fitness! * £10 OFF six-month peak gym membership

UMSS – proposals for change – consultation extended
(19 Dec 2011)
The new closing date for submission of questions or feedback is 6 January 2012.

Award success for chemical engineers
(19 Dec 2011)
Two University of Manchester academics have received awards for the quality of their research into sustainable chemical engineering.

Events at The Whitworth Art Gallery
(19 Dec 2011)
Artist Talk: Elin O'Hara Slavick (13 January) * Symposium: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (5 January)

New look web pages
(19 Dec 2011)
First phase of website overhaul has focussed on improving look and navigation of top-level pages

10th anniversary of the Manchester Gold mentoring programme (staff)
(20 Dec 2011)
Information sessions on 9 and 23 January 2012 for members of staff who are interested in taking part as mentees or mentors.

Christmas activities and opening times at The Manchester Museum
(20 Dec 2011)
Make your own Christmas thank-you cards from 27 to 30 December.

Disabled student defies odds to graduate
(21 Dec 2011)
A disabled student who was told she would never walk or talk again has been awarded a 2:1 degree in criminology at The University of Manchester.

Manchester inspires future Olympians
(21 Dec 2011)
The University of Manchester has been awarded the Inspire Mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme for an event organised to engage with local schools and educate children about various aspects of the 2012 Games.

Gender and Medieval Studies Conference 2012
(21 Dec 2011)
On 11-13 January 2012 in the Martin Harris Centre.

President's Star Lecture
(21 Dec 2011)
Watch Dame Nancy Rothwell speaking to sixth-form students during the Manchester Science Festival.

Site of earliest house is scheduled by the Government
(21 Dec 2011)
One of Yorkshire’s most outstanding historical sites has been given protection by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

UMSA yoga classes
(22 Dec 2011)
On Tuesdays (12pm – 1pm) in UMSA Activities Room, Dover Street Building from 10 January 2012.