News archive – April 2012

New Head of Pharmacy announced
(02 Apr 2012)
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Kay Marshall as the new Head of School for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

UniLife and Staff Update: April 2012
(02 Apr 2012)
Read the latest issues online.

ECDL Taught Course
(02 Apr 2012)
Places available on the ECDL taught course starting at the beginning of May.

Wood Street Mission Lottery draw
(03 Apr 2012)
Announcing the winner for April 2012.

Meaning based search unlocks hidden book collections
(04 Apr 2012)
MIMAS has hit the headlines across the globe with its latest project, an online archive of more than 360,000 academic books with a meaning based search engine.

University staff tour of the Botany Stores at The Manchester Museum
(04 Apr 2012)
Leave the hustle and bustle of campus far below and escape to the gothic world of The Manchester Museum’s herbarium on Wednesday 11 April (12.30-1.15pm).

ILM Level 3 Full Certificate in First Line Management
(04 Apr 2012)
A few places remaining on the 2012 programme.

Leveraging social media for research career advantage
(04 Apr 2012)
Seminars from Vitae North West Hub at Bangor University (30 April) and The University of Manchester (1 May).

Student card swap
(04 Apr 2012)
Students studying at the University in September 2012 and beyond are to be asked to swap their student cards for new ones between 23 April and 4 May.

Wood Street Mission Easter Project 2012
(05 Apr 2012)
Thanks to everyone who gave Easter eggs and financial donations.

Korean nuclear scientists visit Dalton Nuclear Institute
(05 Apr 2012)
Representatives of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) visited the Dalton Nuclear Institute and nuclear research sites in Cumbria last week (26-30 March).

Celebrate Chinese literature with free events from the Confucius Institute
(05 Apr 2012)
Shi Cheng: Stories from China - the official Manchester launch (19 April) * The first Chinese books in London: the collection of Sir Hans Soane (25 April).

Calling all University of Manchester Science Engagement Enthusiasts!
(05 Apr 2012)
Would you like to be part of the Science Arena at Live from Jodrell Bank on 23 and 24 June?

Rise of new media spurs major change in Bollywood’s India
(10 Apr 2012)
India’s Bollywood stars have turned to new media in huge numbers to be closer to their fans as part of a radical transformation of the industry in its quest for greater audiences.

Ryman in running for world’s top SF prizes
(10 Apr 2012)
A University of Manchester lecturer is in line to win both of Science Fiction’s most coveted accolades after being placed on the final ballots for a both the Hugo and Nebula awards for his novelette ‘What We Found’.

Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Review
(10 Apr 2012)
First drafts of new documents are now available online.

University of Manchester Students’ Union wins national environmental award
(10 Apr 2012)
UMSU has been named as a Gold winner at the NUS Green Impact Awards in Manchester.

Wonderful Whitworth Wildlife Big Saturday
(10 Apr 2012)
On Saturday 14 April (12-4pm) in Whitworth Park.

Athena SWAN awards success for Manchester
(10 Apr 2012)
The University of Manchester and the Faculty of Life Sciences have succeeded in renewing their Athena SWAN awards, which recognise employment practices that support female researcher careers.

University Graphical Processing Units (GPU) Club meeting
(10 Apr 2012)
Friday 20 April (2-3.30pm) in Room 1.218, University Place

IT Know-How: Find out about disposal and re-use of IT equipment
(11 Apr 2012)
Tips to help you get the most out of IT Services.

The University of Manchester Image-based Modelling Club
(11 Apr 2012)
The second meeting of the Club will be held on Thursday 19 April (2pm - 4pm) in Room G13D, Sackville Street Building, North Campus.

Maddison introduces a lunchtime discussion with Tactiq
(11 Apr 2012)
Tuesday 1 May 2012 (12-1.30pm) at the Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street.

News from SPORT Manchester
(11 Apr 2012)
Sign up now and get in shape for summer * Focus on improving your posture * FREE Reebok Cross Fit Workout at the Armitage * Are you a Gamesmaker or Olympic Volunteer? * Join the party and raise cash for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Seminar: From Arab Spring to Sustainable Consumption? A Historical Perspective
(11 Apr 2012)
The Sustainable Consumption Institute invites you to attend a seminar with Relli Shechter PhD, Visiting Professor, Trinity College, University of Oxford on Wednesday 18 April 2012 (12-1pm) in South Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building, South Wing.

Microsoft Windows 8 Preview
(11 Apr 2012)
Notice from IT Services regarding the Windows 8 preview and University PCs and laptops

Payslips for staff paid weekly and mid-month now online
(12 Apr 2012)
Paper payslips have now been discontinued; if your pay date is 13 April 2012, please log on to MyView to see your latest pay details.

Blackboard 9 unavailable Thursday 12 April to Sunday 15 April
(12 Apr 2012)
Information for staff and students.

University astronomers discover sandstorms in space
(12 Apr 2012)
Astronomers at The University of Manchester believe they have found the answer to the mystery of a powerful ‘superwind’ which causes the death of stars.

Business Training for Life Scientists
(12 Apr 2012)
Careers and future prospects for the biotechnology industry.

Black and youth unemployment in UK higher than US
(13 Apr 2012)
Britain has significantly higher unemployment among black people and the young than America because deindustrialisation and a flexible labour market has created a more unequal society, research from The University of Manchester says.

Free will-writing seminar for University staff
(13 Apr 2012)
Tuesday 29 May 2012 (12.30-1.30pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, The Manchester Museum.

Celebrating The University of Manchester's Queen’s Anniversary Prize
(13 Apr 2012)
... in the Diamond Jubilee Round for its nuclear research and skills training for the industry.

2012 National Student Survey under way
(15 Apr 2012)
The 2012 National Student Survey for final year undergraduates is now open – please encourage students to complete it before 30 April.

4th St Anselm Interfaith Lecture on 24 April
(16 Apr 2012)
Hinduism and Christianity – the meeting of opposites? Encounter between Hindus and Christians in the UK

Strictly Engineering - The poster competition with a difference
(16 Apr 2012)
Apply online by 16 May for the chance to be part of a special exhibition at the 2012 British Science Festival.

Public engagement events in Manchester - April 2012
(16 Apr 2012)
Just some of the (mostly) free events happening in and around the city this month.

Microelectronics is the Life Blood of the Hi-Tech World
(16 Apr 2012)
Invitation to showcase event at the Innovation Centre on Wednesday 9 May.

BII Seminar: Cortical Activity in Bilateral Cochlear Implant Recipients
(16 Apr 2012)
Wednesday 25 April 2012 (1.30pm; with lunch from 1pm) in Room 1.009, Roscoe Building.

How mediation can help to resolve disputes and complaints
(17 Apr 2012)
Student Support Forum on 25 April (12.30pm) in Room 6.210, University Place.

Notice of software retirement (AVS/Express)
(17 Apr 2012)
The software site licence for AVS/Express, a scientific visualization program, is to expire on 30 June 2012.

Researchers let loo-se on unique project
(17 Apr 2012)
University of Manchester researchers are beginning work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste.

This week's events at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
(17 Apr 2012)
MUMS: Classical Works (20 April) * Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series – Gamelan Degung (26 April).

Events at The Manchester Museum
(17 Apr 2012)
The Confucius Institute talks on China - The first Chinese books in London: the collection of Sir Hans Sloane (25 April) * Tours of the Vivarium (Tuesdays and Thursdays, except school holidays) * Tours of the stores (Wednesdays).

Alumni gain remote access to JSTOR
(17 Apr 2012)
The Library and the Alumni Office are piloting a new scheme to bring remote access to the JSTOR online archive to alumni for the first time.

The Manchester Museum's Living Worlds gallery shortlisted for two awards
(18 Apr 2012)
The gallery, which opened in 2011, has been shortlisted for the Design Week Awards 2012 in the Exhibition Design category and for the Museums + Heritage Permanent Exhibition award 2012.

News from FoodOnCampus
(18 Apr 2012)
Summer Graduation packages now available * Sale continues * Order your 2012/13 diaries.

Historic Reading Room closure at The John Rylands Library Deansgate
(18 Apr 2012)
No public access on 30 April and 1 May.

Student card swap about to get under way
(18 Apr 2012)
From Monday (23 April), students who will still be studying at the University from September 2012 onwards are being asked to swap their student cards for new ones.

News from SPORT Manchester
(18 Apr 2012)
100 days to go until London 2012 * Are you a Gamesmaker or Olympic Volunteer? * Join the party and raise cash for Teenage Cancer Trust * Rugby Varsity tickets now available * Sign up now to get in shape for summer.

Weight Watchers at work
(20 Apr 2012)
Every Tuesday (12.30 pm) in UMSA Staff Lounge, 1st Floor, Dover Street Building .

Join the Oxfam Big Bra Hunt in April!
(20 Apr 2012)
Donate old, new and used bras at campus collection points.

New identity cards for staff
(23 Apr 2012)
New identity cards are being issued to all members of staff on 26 and 27 April, as part of a programme to upgrade access to University buildings.

Life-saving equipment on campus
(23 Apr 2012)
Information and awareness sessions about locating and using defibrillators.

A Christian perspective on stem cell biology
(23 Apr 2012)
CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group meet on Thursday 10 May (6 pm) at Aardvark Café, St. Peter’s House, Oxford Road, M13 9GH.

Notice to all Apple Mac users
(23 Apr 2012)
“Flashback” Trojan – protect your Mac!

Sustainable production and consumption:A socio-technical transitions perspective
(23 Apr 2012)
SCI Seminar by Professor Frank Geels on Thursday 10 May 2012 (11.30am-12.30pm) at The Manchester Business School, Conference Room 3.101.

147 bus running time extended
(23 Apr 2012)
From Monday 23 April, the running time of the popular 147 Oxford Road Link has been extended to 9pm, as part of a trial extension.

“You need each other”, writers tell artists and scientists
(24 Apr 2012)
Six of the UK’s top science fiction writers are calling for scientists and the creative community to work more closely together to improve the credibility of their work.

Manchester Science Festival 2012: Will you be part of it?
(24 Apr 2012)
Register to get involved by Friday 4 May 2012.

The Royal Society Pairing Scheme - applications close 10 May 2012
(24 Apr 2012)
This scheme builds bridges between parliamentarians, civil servants and some of the best research scientists in the UK.

Events at The Manchester Museum
(24 Apr 2012)
Minibeasts & us Big Saturday (28 April) * Wild food walk and Love Food Festival (28 April) * Showcase Lecture at the Museum (2 May).

Geoff Ryman reads from works shortlisted for major sci-fi awards
(25 Apr 2012)
Wednesday 9 May (5-6pm) in the Main Arts Lecture Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building.

Global economic prospects harmed by Apple business model, says CRESC
(25 Apr 2012)
A team of experts at The University of Manchester’s Centre for Research on Socio-Cultural Change (CRESC) says the West’s globalised system of doing business- typified by the multinational company Apple– is hitting profits and jobs in Asia and the United States.

News from FoodOnCampus
(25 Apr 2012)
Sale continues * Order your 2012/13 Diaries NOW * Early Closure – Tuesday 1 May

Release of SPSS 20 (statistical software)
(25 Apr 2012)
Users of earlier versions should update before the end of December.

Blackboard 9 Upgrade
(25 Apr 2012)
The recent upgrade to Blackboard 9 was successful.

Events at the Martin Harris Centre
(25 Apr 2012)
Manchester University Baroque Orchestra (27 April) * The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra (28 April) * Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Café Mozart presents: Haydn à l’anglaisee (3 May).

Events from the Centre for New Writing
(25 Apr 2012)
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Skype Talk Series – Charles Stross (2 May) * Colm Tóibín with Paul Durcan (8 May).

News from SPORT Manchester
(25 Apr 2012)
Test your all round fitness with Power Pentathlon * Join the party and raise cash for Teenage Cancer Trust * Focus on improving your posture * Limited offer from Manchester Aquatics Centre * Rugby Varsity tickets now available.

Corridor Manchester Cycle to Work Event – Wednesday 2 May
(25 Apr 2012)
Cyclists' Survey * Manchester's Cycle Challenge

Strategic Plan 2020 – final chance to comment
(25 Apr 2012)
Comments are invited on the University’s draft Strategic Plan by 2 May 2012.

'Uninvited' Haiti earthquake teams neglected medical record keeping
(26 Apr 2012)
Some foreign medical teams need to improve the way they respond to future disasters, according to an analysis of the devastating January 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Politics Professor wins top teaching prize
(26 Apr 2012)
A Professor of Politics at The University of Manchester was been awarded one of the country’s top teaching prizes.

IT Know-How: Updating your details online
(26 Apr 2012)
Tips to help you get the most out of IT Services.

Payslips for staff paid at month-end are now online
(26 Apr 2012)
Paper payslips have now been discontinued: if your pay date is 27 April 2012, please log on to MyView to see your latest pay details.

Join us to celebrate Donor Pin Week
(27 Apr 2012)
From Monday 30 April to Sunday 6 May, The University of Manchester will be joining universities across the country in celebrating the transformational effect of higher education philanthropy during Donor Pin Week.

Video Conferencing Service - free to use and fully supported
(30 Apr 2012)
Tired of travelling to meetings? Want to free up more working time? Keen to do your bit for the environment?

Teenage Cancer Awareness Week
(30 Apr 2012)
Would you know if you had cancer? Nobody knows your body better than you! Be ready to spot when something changes.

Congregations for Conferment of Degrees: 9–20 July 2012
(30 Apr 2012)
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.