News archive – February 2013

Wonders of Life is a sell-out show
(01 Feb 2013)
Waiting list for special screening of show followed by Q&A session with Brian Cox

Inspiring the researchers of the future
(01 Feb 2013)
Budding researchers of the future will get the chance to experience cutting-edge research firsthand thanks to a pioneering project at The University of Manchester.

Awards for our students helping international communities
(01 Feb 2013)
Do you know someone with philanthropic travel plans?

Enriching the Student Experience – apply for funding for small projects
(04 Feb 2013)
Do you have a project that could enhance University life and the student experience? Return your application form by 8 February

Manchester returns to University Challenge tonight
(04 Feb 2013)
The University of Manchester appears in the current series of University Challenge on BBC2 at 8pm tonight (February 4).

Frogs in Ecuador: free event for adults at The Manchester Museum
(04 Feb 2013)
On Thursday, 7 February (6-8pm).

Your Voice, Our Manchester
(04 Feb 2013)
Staff Survey 2013

Nominations to Senate close today (4 February)
(04 Feb 2013)
Academics and research staff have until noon to propose election candidates for the body responsible for monitoring standards in teaching and promoting research.

UniLife and Staff Update out now
(04 Feb 2013)
Read the February issues of the University newsletters.

Protecting credit card data
(04 Feb 2013)
All businesses accepting card payments need to meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Swimming lessons for staff and students
(04 Feb 2013)
Learn to swim or improve your technique in the pool at Manchester Grammar School, Fallowfield, on Wednesday evenings.

Update on the implementation of new Taught Degree Regulations
(04 Feb 2013)
New Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Degree Regulations were introduced for new students commencing their studies at the University from September 2012.

Places available on this year's MOSAIC programme
(04 Feb 2013)
MOSAIC is an innovative personal and career development programme for men and women working together in higher education.

Volunteer at Wellbeing Week 2013!
(04 Feb 2013)
Can you spare a couple of hours between 8 and 19 March 2013?

Manchester wins University Challenge quarter-final
(05 Feb 2013)
The University team took on Imperial College, London in the first of the quarter-final matches on 4 February and won 185:115.

Big Saturday at The Manchester Museum: Discover Archaeology
(05 Feb 2013)
Free drop-in event for all ages on Saturday, 9 February (11am-4pm)

Wood Street Mission Lottery: February's winner
(05 Feb 2013)
You could be a winner too by joining the lottery for as little as £1 a month.

Christmas switch-off saves £30,000
(05 Feb 2013)
As a result of switching off electrical equipment over the Christmas period, we reduced our daily electricity consumption on the main campus by around 12%* and saved £30,000.

New and updated online research tools now launched
(05 Feb 2013)
A number of new or updated products for academic and research staff have been introduced as part of the Manchester Working Environment (MWE) programme to improve the staff online experience.

Photographic Archives, Technologies and Methods of Recording
(05 Feb 2013)
20 February 2013 (10am-4pm) at The John Rylands Library.

Interested in open access monographs?
(05 Feb 2013)
The University of Manchester Library and Manchester University Press are discussing ways in which to support researchers most effectively as publication in open access form increases in importance.

Manchester World Cup tournament for children’s hospital charity
(05 Feb 2013)
The third annual Manchester World Cup 5-a-side charity tournament will raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Looping and Linking: a community project targeted at men and their wellbeing
(06 Feb 2013)
Free entry from 10 February to 26 May 2013 at The Manchester Museum.

Workshops to promote apprenticeships and skills academies
(06 Feb 2013)
Key recruitment decision-makers and members of HR staff are to be invited to a series of workshops in February and March.

Take time out with a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage
(06 Feb 2013)
Do you have tension in your shoulders, neck or back? Feel your day-to-day stresses melt away at the hands of our professional masseurs.

Come along to an open meeting with the President
(07 Feb 2013)
Question and answer session for staff on 13 February

Auto-enrolment pensions update
(07 Feb 2013)
On 1 March 2013, the University must begin to assess its employees for auto-enrolment pensions.

Benefits update
(07 Feb 2013)
Two fantastic new offers are available to staff.

February is LGBT History Month
(07 Feb 2013)
During February we’ll be marking LGBT History month with a packed and varied timetable of events.

Public engagement funding and mentoring opportunity
(07 Feb 2013)
On Tuesday, 19 February 2013 (10am–1pm) in Michael Smith Building.

British Science Association Media Fellowships
(07 Feb 2013)
Apply by 11 March for the chance to turn the latest science into news and spend three to six weeks with a professional journalist.

Harry Street Lecture: Constitutional Moments in the UK
(07 Feb 2013)
The School of Law Annual Harry Street Lecture will take place on Thursday, 27 February 2013.

Staff benefits prize draw
(07 Feb 2013)
Announcing the winners of the Sanctuary Spa set.

Computer Science takes the lead in the NSS response stakes
(07 Feb 2013)
In the first week of the National Student Survey 2013, the School of Computer Science has achieved a remarkable 30% response rate from its final year undergraduates.

Public artworks projected onto University Place tonight
(08 Feb 2013)
Images of publicly owned artworks will be projected onto the side of University Place this evening.

Be alert to the fire alarm and stay safe
(08 Feb 2013)
Staff are being asked to make sure they are aware of the weekly fire alarm test for their building and that they can hear the alarm when it is tested.

Lenox is a Manchester Champ!
(08 Feb 2013)
The staff winner of the University's Social Responsibility and Volunteer of the Year awards has been named Manchester Champion at an event to celebrate the best of the city’s young talent.

Fellowships for women at postdoctoral level in life or physical sciences
(08 Feb 2013)
Applications for the 2013 L’Oréal-UNESCO UK & Ireland Fellowships for Women in Science are now open.

Chinese New Year Party 2013
(08 Feb 2013)
On Friday, 15 February (6pm-8pm) at Academy 2, Students' Union, Oxford Road.

Don't let your smartphone be snatched
(08 Feb 2013)
Phone snatches around Oxford Road are on the increase - follow our simple steps to stay safe.

National Student Money Week: 11-15 February
(11 Feb 2013)
The University and the Students’ Union are hosting a series of events across campus focusing on student-related finance issues.

Half term at The Manchester Museum: Ancient Worlds
(11 Feb 2013)
Free drop-in events for all ages on Monday 18-Friday 22 February (11am-4pm).

Psappha concert to be recorded by BBC Radio 3
(12 Feb 2013)
On Friday 15 February 2013 (7.30pm) in The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Student Support Forum focuses on the Students' Union Advice Centre
(12 Feb 2013)
On Wednesday 27 February (1pm and 2pm) in University Place, Room 4.210.

Apple iOS 6.1 update causing issues with Outlook calendar
(12 Feb 2013)
Advice for users of Apple iPhones and iPads running iOS6.1 and using their device with Outlook.

Discover Islam
(12 Feb 2013)
Free drop-in event for all ages on Saturday 16 February (11am-4pm) at The Manchester Museum.

UMSA theatre offer: Jersey Nights
(12 Feb 2013)
Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Thursday, 21 March 2013 at 7.30pm at The Opera House, Manchester.

Looping and Linking Herbarium tour
(13 Feb 2013)
Free event for adults on Thursday, 14 February (11.30am-12.30pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Rock Drop: Geology identification drop-in session
(13 Feb 2013)
Free drop-in session on Thursday 21 February (2-3pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Are you a non-swimming family?
(13 Feb 2013)
The BBC is looking for non-swimmers to appear in a short documentary in return for free swimming lessons.

engagement@manchester: Evaluating Public Engagement Activities
(13 Feb 2013)
The latest in the series of lunchtime meetings exploring different aspects of public engagement takes place on 20 February 2013 (1-2pm) in the Kanaris Lecture Theatre, The Manchester Museum.

Workshop: How to prototype and win funding for your social enterprise idea
(13 Feb 2013)
UMI3 invites you to attend the Social Enterprise Brief Case (SEBC) Workshop on 28 February (9.15am-1pm) in Joule Suite, CTF, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT.

UMSA theatre offer: Pam Ann: Around the World
(13 Feb 2013)
On Friday, 1 March 2013 at 8pm at the Opera House, Manchester.

Staff benefits update – Valentine Week
(13 Feb 2013)
There are more great offers available for staff for Valentine’s, to keep fit, get pampered or on home services.

Staff Survey 2013 charity donation
(14 Feb 2013)
Choose which charities will receive a £1 donation for each survey completed

Literature Live: Michael Hofmann and Rachel Seiffert
(14 Feb 2013)
On Monday, 18 February 2013 (6.30pm) in The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Got any thorny problems in your garden?
(14 Feb 2013)
Staff Update's next Ask the Expert column is devoted to gardening - send in your questions.

See the President's open meeting
(14 Feb 2013)
The video from Wednesday's open meeting for staff is now available

University researchers launch The 2 Day Diet book
(15 Feb 2013)
This easy-to-follow, clinically proven diet has been developed during years of research by Dr Michelle Harvie and Professor Tony Howell from the Institute of Cancer Sciences.

‘Most wanted notice’ marking Machiavelli’s downfall found
(15 Feb 2013)
The original copy of a proclamation - exactly 500-years old - calling for the arrest of one the world’s most infamous political operators has been discovered by a University of Manchester academic.

Festival of Public Health 2013
(15 Feb 2013)
The 2nd Festival of Public Health UK will take place at the University on 4 July.

Researchers - become a comedian for the night with Bright Club
(15 Feb 2013)
Ever wanted to talk to the public about your research in a whole new way? To share your passion for your subject in a light-hearted manner?

Sexuality Summer School 2013: 'Queer Imaginaries'
(15 Feb 2013)
Annual event for postgraduates and researchers working in the broadly defined area of sexuality studies on 21-24 May 2013.

Manchester World Cup tournament for children’s hospital charity
(15 Feb 2013)
On Saturday 16 March (10am - 6pm) at the Armitage Sports Centre 3G 5-a-side pitches.

Support group for staff returning from maternity, paternity or adoption leave
(18 Feb 2013)
The next meeting is on 6 March (12.30 to 2pm).

Wellbeing Week registration and booking now open
(18 Feb 2013)
Wellbeing Week is on its way and this year it is bigger than ever, with more activities, more days and more opportunities to get involved.

University Drama Society opens awards season with a bang
(18 Feb 2013)
On 20-22 February 2013 in The John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Online booking for training events is here
(18 Feb 2013)
From Monday, 18 February, as part of the programme to deliver My Manchester for staff, the Staff Training and Development Unit, IT Training and other central training providers will be moving to an Online Training Catalogue and Booking System.

Staff Survey 2013 charity donation
(18 Feb 2013)
Today is the last day you can vote for which charities will receive a £1 donation for each survey completed

Christian lunchtime social and Lenten course for staff and postgraduate students
(19 Feb 2013)
On Wednesday 27 February 2013 (12.30-2pm) in St Peter’s Chaplaincy

The Jolly Green Impact Jamboree
(19 Feb 2013)
On Thursday 21 February in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Beyer Building.

Volunteer as a NeuroGrrl Guide for the Wellcome Trust
(19 Feb 2013)
The Wellcome Trust is looking for volunteers (PhD students/postdocs and staff) who would like to do some public engagement in April during the Barbican Centre's Wonder: Art and Science on the Brain season.

Got an idea for an app? You could win an iPad
(20 Feb 2013)
UMIP are giving you a chance to bring your mobile app ideas to life with the UMIP App Development Competition 2013 - enter by 1 March.

IT Know-How Tip – Obscuring sensitive data from images using Paint
(20 Feb 2013)
Tips to help you get the most out of IT Services.

Manchester Universities Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents 'The Grand Duke'
(20 Feb 2013)
From 27 February to 2 March at the Royal Northern College of Music.

The Australian Pink Floyd will perform at Live From Jodrell Bank
(20 Feb 2013)
This peerless tribute act will be playing a celebration show on 6 July to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the seminal Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side Of The Moon.

UniFit – personal training without the expense!
(20 Feb 2013)
UniFit offers staff and students the chance to take part in small group session with a Personal Trainer (maximum of six per group).

Mothers Day at Chancellors
(20 Feb 2013)
Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day (Sunday, 10 March) in the beautiful and relaxed setting of Chancellors Hotel with a Sunday carvery lunch or a scrumptious VIP afternoon tea.

Enjoy three side-splitting nights of comedy
(21 Feb 2013)
The Comedy Network presents: Iain Stirling and special guests at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Suffer from back pain? Try one of our posture workshops
(21 Feb 2013)
If you suffer from reoccurring back pain due to bad posture then try this one-off ’Alexander Technique’ workshop to combat general back pain.

Staff benefits update
(21 Feb 2013)
There are fantastic offers for the Sugden Sports Centre, David Lloyd Gyms in Cheadle and Manchester (Trafford), a personal trainer offer for individual or group training sessions and an offer for Cats at the Opera House.

Volunteers wanted for Wellbeing Week
(21 Feb 2013)
Could you spare up to three hours between Wednesday 6 March and Friday 15 March?

Staff Survey 2013
(21 Feb 2013)
Find out which charities will receive donations for each completed survey

Graphene event fully booked
(22 Feb 2013)
All tickets for the staff event about wonder material graphene on 26 February have now been allocated.

Manchester joins US elite in Physics
(22 Feb 2013)
The University of Manchester has become the first British institution to join the prestigious Universities Research Association (URA).

Showcase Lecture: Myths and monsters on ancient coins
(22 Feb 2013)
Free drop-in event for adults on Tuesday, 5 March (3-4pm, with tea and coffee until 4.30pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Volunteer of the Year - nominations invited
(24 Feb 2013)
Do you know a staff member, student or alumnus who gives up their time to the benefit of the community?

Students branch out to grow their own fruit
(25 Feb 2013)
The University has planted its first ever campus orchard.

MANTIS Spring Festival 2013 features percussionist Miquel Bernat
(25 Feb 2013)
On Saturday, 2 March (6pm and 8pm) and Sunday, 3 March (2pm) on John Thaw Studio Theatre, Martin Harris Centre.

Apple iOS 6.1.2 update fixes Outlook calendar issue
(25 Feb 2013)
Advice for users of Apple iPhones and iPads using their device with Outlook calendar.

Last chance to have your say about SPORT – survey ends this Friday!
(26 Feb 2013)
Excellent? Could be better? Needs improving? Whatever your comments we want to hear them!

Ashburne Spring Egg Hunt - Family Fun Day!
(26 Feb 2013)
A free afternoon of outdoor activities and a chocolate egg hunt on Saturday, 9 March (12pm - 3pm) at Ashburne Hall, Old Hall Lane, Fallowfield.

Waffles, tasty waffles!
(26 Feb 2013)
Waffles are now available from Eats Restaurant in University Place.

Celebrating International Women's Day
(26 Feb 2013)
Events on and off campus on 8 and 9 March will mark International Women's Day.

Baby Explorers at The Manchester Museum
(26 Feb 2013)
On Tuesday, 5 March (every other Tuesday, except school hols), 10.30-11.15am, 12.30-1.15pm, 1.30-2.15pm.

Ladies Rock: Lydia Becker and Marie Stopes at The Manchester Museum
(26 Feb 2013)
Free Collection Bites event for adults on Wednesday, 6 March (1.15-2pm).

Register for Wellbeing Week – it’s really easy to do!
(26 Feb 2013)
Wellbeing Week is on the way and this year it's bigger than ever, with more activities, more days and more opportunities to get involved.

Change your bank details online with MyView
(27 Feb 2013)
From March you will be able to edit your bank details securely on MyView, instead of having to visit the payroll office to update them.

Your invitation to pilot My Manchester for staff
(27 Feb 2013)
Attend the first workshop event on Tuesday, 5 March (12.30-1.30pm), in Renold Building Room F6 (North campus) to see a demo of the pilot site and find out what is involved.

FoodOnCampus offers in Wellbeing Week: 11–15 March
(27 Feb 2013)
Enjoy healthy, tasty food and free events during the week.

Students practise their Urdu with…The Consul General of Pakistan
(27 Feb 2013)
The Consul General of Pakistan Ehsan Ullah Batth visited the University recently to meet our Urdu language students.

Royal Society award for physicist
(27 Feb 2013)
A University of Manchester physicist has won a prestigious award from the UK’s national academy of science, the Royal Society.

How the Industrial Revolution is part of Manchester’s new revolution
(27 Feb 2013)
A fascinating glimpse of Industrial Revolution life, including the remains of a club frequented by Friedrich Engels, has been revealed at the site of the National Graphene Institute.

School students celebrate on Pathways to Law
(27 Feb 2013)
Around 70 state school students from the Pathways to Law Programme attended the New Year Networking Party at the College of Law in Manchester, hosted by the School of Law.

£50,000 for new graphene ideas
(27 Feb 2013)
Enterprise competition for postgraduate students

Cycle security update
(27 Feb 2013)
Bike theft figures still down * Subsidised lock scheme survey feedback * Subsidised lock scheme sale * Lock swap initiative continues

Rising numbers and satisfied students at University College
(27 Feb 2013)
The University College for Interdisciplinary Learning is celebrating success halfway through its first year, thanks to steadily increasing student numbers and excellent student feedback.

Here be Dragons! A tour of John Rylands Library, Deansgate for children
(27 Feb 2013)
Free event on Saturday, 2 March (12-1pm)

Saddle up for the March Cycle to Work
(27 Feb 2013)
On Wednesday, 6 March (8.30am - 9am) meeting up for a free breakfast at MMU Business School.

Free Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert by the Fidelio Trio
(27 Feb 2013)
On Thursday, 28 February 2013 (1.10pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Staff benefits update
(27 Feb 2013)
There are fantastic offers for Skin by Design salon, Manchester Blinds and the Sugden Sports Centre.

Help shape the future of our social responsibility work
(28 Feb 2013)
You are invited to share your views on the University’s work on its social responsibility agenda by 1 March.

Wood Street Mission Easter project
(28 Feb 2013)
Donate an Easter egg or hamper goodies for families in need by 15 March.

Auto-enrolment pensions assessment begins
(28 Feb 2013)
On 1 March, the University will begin to assess its workers for auto-enrolment pensions and will enrol all eligible staff into a pension scheme.

Camilla cooks her prize-winning pizza
(28 Feb 2013)
What’s Cooking? competition winner Camilla Rostvik has cooked her successful recipe with the University's Executive Head Chef, Martin Smith.

University celebrates Wonders of Life
(28 Feb 2013)
The University celebrated its part in the latest BBC science series The Wonders of Life with a special screening for staff, students, alumni and 50 A-level students on the University’s Manchester Access Programme.

Service of Thanksgiving for Body Donors
(28 Feb 2013)
On Tuesday, 12 March (12.30pm for 12.45pm) in the University’s Whitworth Hall.

Staff Survey 2013
(28 Feb 2013)
The countdown is on to Monday 11 March – when the Staff Survey 2013 goes live.

Chancellors 2013 Wedding Package
(28 Feb 2013)
The magnificent setting of Chancellors Hotel, in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, is the perfect venue for your wedding day.