News archive – June 2013

Help our graduating students onto the career ladder
(03 Jun 2013)
Please promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair on 12 and 13 June to your final year undergraduates and postgraduates.

Disabled Staff Network Group (DSN)
(03 Jun 2013)
On Thursday, 6 June (12pm -1pm) in 5.206, University Place.

Get involved in student halls
(03 Jun 2013)
The current Ashburne Hall Advisory Committee would like to encourage three more members of University staff to join them for at least one year and find out more about life in their very popular hall.

Counselling Service summer programme launched
(03 Jun 2013)
Workshops and courses available to staff and students.

Staff Survey results go live tomorrow
(03 Jun 2013)
The University-level findings will be available from Tuesday, 4 June

IT Services for Research forum
(03 Jun 2013)
The IT Services for Research group, led by Ian Cottam, will be holding its next forum on Wednesday, 26 June.

UniLife and Staff Update out now
(03 Jun 2013)
Read the June issues of the University newsletters online.

Staff Update: time to say goodbye
(03 Jun 2013)
After eight years and 70 issues, the decision has been taken to stop producing Staff Update for all University employees.

Give As You Earn
(03 Jun 2013)
Did you know that you can donate to charity directly from your salary and enable the charity to reclaim basic rate tax on your contribution?

Learning Commons closed during end-of-exam celebration
(03 Jun 2013)
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons will be closed from midnight on Wednesday, 5 June to midday on Friday, 7 June.

On your bikes for ACE 2013
(03 Jun 2013)
Come along to the Annual Cycle Event (ACE) 2013 to celebrate, support and encourage cycling!

Tabley House seeks volunteers to act as room stewards and guides
(03 Jun 2013)
During National Volunteer Week (1-7 June), The Tabley House Collection Trust is looking for volunteers with a passion for antiques, architecture, paintings and local history.

Fakes or Finds?
(03 Jun 2013)
On Friday, 7 June (2-3pm) at Manchester Museum.

Staff Survey results now available
(04 Jun 2013)
An amazing 94% of respondents say the University is a good place to work

Book now for the Coaching Skills for Managers course
(04 Jun 2013)
Places available on Coaching Skills for Managers course to be held in July and September.

Sports Volunteers make a difference to the University and the local community
(04 Jun 2013)
Saying 'Thank you' to our Sports Volunteers for Volunteers Week 2013!

Reconnect with your old state school through Future First
(04 Jun 2013)
Register with this charitable organisation for an opportunity to give something back to your former school or college

MAHSC launches Health Innovation Challenge Award
(04 Jun 2013)
MAHSC (UMIP, MIMIT and TRUSTECH) are pleased to announce a Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award in the area of ‘Enhancing Functional Rehabilitation’.

Egyptian ceramic jewellery course
(04 Jun 2013)
On Sunday, 9 June and Sunday, 16 June (11.30am-3.30pm) at Manchester Museum.

Invitation to tonight's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture: In Place of War
(04 Jun 2013)
Members of staff are invited to view a live stream of the lecture at 7pm in Lecture Theatre A, University Place.

Trustees sought for Muslim and Hindu chaplaincy services
(04 Jun 2013)
Members of staff are invited to apply to be trustees of the University's recently established Muslim chaplaincy service for all staff and students and for a planned Hindu chaplaincy.

Baby Explorers
(04 Jun 2013)
Free event for babies and their carers on Tuesday, 11 June (10.30-11.15am, 12.30-1.15pm, 1.30-2.15pm) at Manchester Museum.

Bone density screening on campus
(05 Jun 2013)
Check whether you are at risk of osteoporosis with a simple, painless test on Monday, 24 June at the Sugden Sports Centre.

Academic year comes to an end
(05 Jun 2013)
As the 2012/13 session closes on Friday, 7 June, FoodOnCampus are introducing their summer timetable to cater for the reduced numbers of people on campus until September.

IT Know How Tip: The key to encryption
(05 Jun 2013)
Documents and files containing sensitive or personal information should be stored in a secure location; however, if you have to send these files externally they need to be password protected. This will help prevent unauthorised access and changes.

Get toned for your hols with Summer Fitness
(05 Jun 2013)
Eight-week courses commencing 17 June 2013.

The Confucius Institute China talks: Contemporary Chinese Cinema
(05 Jun 2013)
Free talk for adults by Baby Kung (The University of Manchester) on Wednesday, 12 June (1-2pm) at Manchester Museum.

Staff benefits update
(05 Jun 2013)
Get ready for summer with Perkz offers for the home and garden and choose from lots of great Father’s Day gifts with great savings from Perkz.

Smoking policy updated to include e-cigarettes
(05 Jun 2013)
Reminder that smoking and using e-cigarettes is not permitted in University buildings and vehicles

EPS celebrates its Distinguished Achievement and Teaching Excellence nominees
(05 Jun 2013)
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences recognised not only the winners, but also those who were nominated for the Distinguished Achievement and the Teaching Excellence Awards, in a celebration held on 23 May in Sackville Council Chamber.

First conference for University school governors marks a thriving initiative
(05 Jun 2013)
If you missed the UMSGI Conference on 25 April 2013, you can watch a video of the keynote speaker's presentation online.

Andrew puts best foot forward for Cancer Research UK
(05 Jun 2013)
Building attendant Andrew Thomas won’t be getting much sleep on 22 June – he’s taking part in a 24-hour 62-mile endurance walk from Manchester to Sheffield known as the Trans Pennine Challenge.

Preferred bidder for National Graphene Institute selected
(06 Jun 2013)
BAM Construction has been chosen to build the University’s high-profile £61m National Graphene Institute.

Does your sustainability initiative deserve a Green Gown Award for excellence?
(06 Jun 2013)
Submit applications to the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) by 12 June.

Thank you for responding to Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2013
(06 Jun 2013)
CROS 2013 has now closed and the sixth and final winner of an iPad Mini in the prize draw was Jaya Nemchand, Research Associate in the School of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering.

Professor Michael Luger to step down as Director of Manchester Business School
(06 Jun 2013)
Professor Michael Luger will be stepping down as Director of Manchester Business School to take up a new role within the University responsible for a broad portfolio of activities, including The Centre for Infrastructure Development.

Wood Street Mission Lottery draw - announcing June's winner
(06 Jun 2013)
You could become a winner too by joining the lottery for as little as £1 a month.

Locating Boccaccio in 2013 conference
(06 Jun 2013)
On Wednesday, 10 July to Friday, 12 July 2013 at Manchester Town Hall and John Rylands Library.

Leading facility in advanced materials and manufacturing to be established
(06 Jun 2013)
The University of Manchester has received £18million from the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to set up a state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Characterisation Facility.

An Evening with Beau Beausoleil
(07 Jun 2013)
On 7 June (6-8pm) at The John Rylands Library - booking recommended.

UMI3 Social Enterprise Competition deadline extended
(10 Jun 2013)
You can now submit applications until 5pm on Friday, 14 June.

University signs mental health pledge
(10 Jun 2013)
Staff are welcome to attend the ‘Time to Change’ event on 13 June (4-5.30pm) - booking required.

Reminder: Electronic Software Delivery System offline 12 - 13 June
(10 Jun 2013)
A reminder that the Electronic Software Delivery system will be offline from 8am on Wednesday, 12 June to 5pm on Thursday, 13 June, for upgrade and essential maintenance.

Higher Education Institute Seminar with the Deans of EPS and Life Sciences
(11 Jun 2013)
On 17 June (1pm) in the Kanaris Theatre, Floor 2, Manchester Museum.

Calling all engineers for Ingenious Busking
(11 Jun 2013)
Ingenious Busking, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), is currently recruiting engineers for a new outreach initiative.

Time-travel to ancient Egypt with Kawalerowicz's "Pharaoh"
(11 Jun 2013)
Free film screening on Friday, 14 June (6pm) at Manchester Museum.

TerminalFour Site Manager (CMS) now available
(11 Jun 2013)
The Site Manager CMS system is now back up and running for you to access.

Find out about Egencia - the University's preferred travel supplier
(12 Jun 2013)
Members of staff who book business travel or who travel on business are invited to overview sessions on Egencia, the University's preferred supplier for advance travel bookings (additional dates available).

Summer vacation Kettlebell course
(12 Jun 2013)
Get fit and tone your muscles.

Manchester students return from cultural Mission to Moscow
(12 Jun 2013)
A group of postgraduate students have returned from the first cultural studies exchange between the University and the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences (MSSES).

Medals of Honour for TV champions
(12 Jun 2013)
Manchester’s title winning University Challenge team were honoured by the University at the Cockcroft Rutherford lecture on 11 June.

A fresh start at UniValet - and free car cleaning for two lucky customers!
(13 Jun 2013)
Your UniValet service has a new clean and gleam team, who will keep your vehicles shiny across the summer months.

Watch out for telephone scam
(13 Jun 2013)
Nuisance calls from supposed telesales executives are being received by academics.

Staff benefits update
(13 Jun 2013)
Find inspiration for Father’s Day gifts, sign up to Cyclescheme and win a prize!

Blackboard 9 look and feel – changes are coming
(13 Jun 2013)
The new look and feel for Blackboard 9 is due to be implemented on Thursday, 20 June 2013 between 9am and 12.15pm BST.

Try your hand in #Micropoem13 Competition
(13 Jun 2013)
The Centre for New Writing at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures launches #Micropoem13 Competition

Meeting for staff affected by planned AstraZeneca relocation
(13 Jun 2013)
The University understands that partners and other close family members of University staff may be personally affected by the planned move of AstraZeneca from Alderley Park to Cambridge, and wishes to facilitate an opportunity for discussion of related issues.

Information for parents about childcare vouchers
(13 Jun 2013)
Find out if using vouchers affects your entitlement to tax credits

Andrew helps us Springwatch the birdie
(13 Jun 2013)
Our mini computer appears on BBC show

Westminster hosts launch of our new alumni network
(13 Jun 2013)
Portcullis House at the Palace of Westminster provided an appropriate setting for the recent launch of the Politics and Modern History (PMH) Network.

Manchester Museum Book Club: The Conjurer's Bird by Martin Davies
(14 Jun 2013)
Free event for adults on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 (5.30-6.30pm).

University scientists face the X Factor
(14 Jun 2013)
School students give researchers the Cowell treatment

Invitation to join academic procession at July graduation ceremonies
(17 Jun 2013)
If you wish to take part in the academic procession, please register and order your gown online by 19 June.

Legal Advice Centre seeks cases for vacation scheme
(17 Jun 2013)
The Legal Advice Centre (LAC) will be holding its third summer vacation scheme from 22 July and is looking for suitable cases for the students, working under qualified supervision, to research and advise by way of letter following an appointment.

On your bikes for the Annual Cycle Event
(17 Jun 2013)
Come along to ACE 2013 on Thursday, 20 June to celebrate, support and encourage cycling!

Undergraduate University-wide Open Days
(17 Jun 2013)
Thousands of visitors are expected on campus on Friday, 21 and Saturday, June 22 June.

Book now for the Managing Costs, Managing Budgets: Issues and Insights course
(17 Jun 2013)
Places available on workshop on Wednesday, 31 July (9.30am-4pm) in the STDU, Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Damehood among the four Queen’s honours for University
(17 Jun 2013)
Four University of Manchester staff members have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours, announced on 15 June.

Are you a female interested in IT or computer science?
(17 Jun 2013)
The annual Women in IT event will take place on Tuesday, 9 July (11.30am-2pm) in Room 4.38, Simon Building.

Shelagh's summer bootcamp challenge
(17 Jun 2013)
On Tuesdays (5-5.55pm) and Thursdays (5 - 5.55pm) at the Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield.

Book now for the Influencing with Integrity course
(18 Jun 2013)
Places available on the Influencing with Integrity course on Wednesday, 25 July 2013 (9.30am – 4.30pm at STDU, Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Baby Explorers
(18 Jun 2013)
Free event for babies and their carers on Tuesday, 25 June (every other Tuesday, except school hols), 10.30-11.15am, 12.30-1.15pm, 1.30-2.15pm.

Short-term staffing requirements?
(18 Jun 2013)
Find out how the Manchester Graduate Internships Programme (MGIP) could help.

Ashtanga Yoga: places left on eight-week course
(19 Jun 2013)
Course commences on Thursday, 20 June (5.15-6.45pm) at the Wellbeing Rooms, Dover Street Building.

A Day of Celebrations for the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
(19 Jun 2013)
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons will be officially opened and named at a day of celebrations today (Wednesday 19 June).

DIY day makes a difference to local youngsters
(19 Jun 2013)
Members of the Professional Support Services Leadership Team took part in an unusual away day last week.

University signs mental health pledge
(19 Jun 2013)
Our Disability Champion, Professor Clive Agnew, has signed the Time to Change pledge, which commits the University to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination and raising awareness of this issue.

IT Know How Tip: Out of office reply
(19 Jun 2013)
Going on your summer holidays? If you are away from the University during your normal working hours, it is advisable to set an out of office message.

Summer of Magic
(19 Jun 2013)
Make your own charms at The John Rylands Library on Saturday, 22 June (1-4pm)

Taster workshop on social media and public engagement
(19 Jun 2013)
For researchers and academics on Wednesday, 17 July (1–2pm), in University Place, 6.206.

A Day of Celebrations for the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
(20 Jun 2013)
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons has been officially opened and named at a day of celebrations.

Student email accounts moving to Office 365 service
(20 Jun 2013)
Between 2 and 5 August, IT Services will be working with Microsoft to transfer student email accounts to the Office 365 service which will bring with it some new features and benefits.

The Confucius Institute’s Intensive Mandarin Summer Schools
(20 Jun 2013)
Are you heading to China in the 2013/14 academic year? Want to master the basics of conversational Mandarin before you set off?

Fancy making a pyramid out of cake?
(20 Jun 2013)
Be inspired by the Museum's Ancient Worlds gallery and show off your baking skills.

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase: Summer 2013
(20 Jun 2013)
The Faculty of Humanities will be hosting its next Teaching and Learning Showcase event on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 (1-4.45pm).

Staff benefits update
(20 Jun 2013)
Skin by Design pamper pack * Cyclescheme * Annual Cycling Event * Win a prize.

UMSA offers you Momentous Musicals
(20 Jun 2013)
On Thursday, 25 July 2013 (7.30pm) at The Palace Theatre, Manchester.

Collecting trees: new exhibition opens on 22 June
(21 Jun 2013)
Free exhibition at Manchester Museum.

University celebrates Baby’s 65th birthday
(21 Jun 2013)
Sixty-five years ago today (Friday) a landmark development in the history of computing took place at The University of Manchester.

e-Science pioneer appointed to prestigious funding body
(21 Jun 2013)
Professor Carole Goble has been appointed to the Council of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) by the Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts.

MAHSC announces Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award
(24 Jun 2013)
Outline proposals for 12-18 months seed grant funding of up to £80k per project invited by 30 June.

What do you think about environmental sustainability?
(24 Jun 2013)
Help us to understand what you think about environmental issues at the University by completing a short survey before 28 June.

University Language Centre named as Centre of Excellence
(24 Jun 2013)
The University of Manchester’s Language Centre, based at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, has been awarded ‘Centre of Excellence’ status by the EL Gazette for its English language provision.

Big Saturday: Trees
(24 Jun 2013)
Free drop-in event for all ages on Saturday, 29 June (11am-4pm) at Manchester Museum.

Magic Carpet at Manchester Museum
(24 Jun 2013)
Storytelling and activity session for under 5s and their families/carers.

Specially adapted Inclusive Iyengar Yoga Class - FREE for Staff
(24 Jun 2013)
On Tuesday, 2 July (1-2pm) in Sugden Sports Centre Activity Room

Student Support Forum features the University Accommodation Office
(25 Jun 2013)
The session will be presented by Paul Burns and will take place on Wednesday, 26 June (1pm and 2pm) in University Place, Room 5.204.

IT Services for Research group
(25 Jun 2013)
The IT Services for Research group, led by Ian Cottam, will be holding its next forum on Wednesday, 26 June (1-2pm) in University Place, Room 2.220.

Armitage Sports Centre to improve student sport facilities over the summer
(25 Jun 2013)
Possible disruptions throughout the summer at the Armitage Sports Centre due to renovation works.

WaterAid receives a boost from Staff Survey
(26 Jun 2013)
Charity receives a cheque to help give some of the world’s poorest people access to safe water

Urban Naturalist: Summer tree walk
(26 Jun 2013)
Event for adults on Saturday, 27 July (2-4pm) at Manchester Museum.

Talking trees in ancient Egyptian love poetry
(26 Jun 2013)
Free event for adults on Saturday, 29 June (2pm) at Manchester Museum.

Special Wimbledon tennis offer for staff and students
(26 Jun 2013)
Play tennis for just £1 at the Armitage Sports Centre - during Wimbledon!

Friendly face for parents at University's open day
(26 Jun 2013)
Staff volunteer Gabriele Wegner gave advice to fellow 'empty nesters'.

Staff benefits update
(26 Jun 2013)
It’s time to be reminded of all the great benefits you receive and the discounts you can access as a member of The University of Manchester staff community.

Cycle to Work event – new beginnings
(26 Jun 2013)
Many, many thanks to the 500+ who came along and supported the Annual Cycle Event last Thursday. Hope you enjoyed it!

Green for ... go students!
(26 Jun 2013)
University of Manchester Students' Union bids for share of £5 million eco fund.

New lease of life for old suitcases
(26 Jun 2013)
If you have a spare suitcase, holdall or sports bag, Pure Innovations, a locally based charity which supports people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups across the Greater Manchester area can make very good use of it.

Collection Bites
(27 Jun 2013)
Free event on Wednesday, 3 July (1-2pm ) at Manchester Museum.

Gold CardiacSmart status for the University
(27 Jun 2013)
Manchester is the first university to receive this award for its dedication to raising awareness of heart health, basic life support and defibrillators.

Social innovation: Interdisciplinary research seminar
(27 Jun 2013)
On Wednesday, 3 July 2013 (9am - 2.15pm) at Lancaster University.

N8 Shared Equipment database launch
(27 Jun 2013)
Announcing the launch of a fully researchable online database which can be used to locate and request access to research equipment and facilities here and across the N8 university partnership.

+Culture Shots: 1-5 July 2013
(27 Jun 2013)
Culture makes a difference. Experience it in all five Central Manchester University Hospitals during Museums and Galleries Week.

IT Services for Research Newsletter now online
(27 Jun 2013)
The third edition of the IT Services for Research Newsletter is now available for University postgraduates, researchers and academics.

President features in Woman’s Hour
(28 Jun 2013)
Professor Nancy Rothwell has been interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour today by presenter Jenni Murray.

University hosts national healthcare conference
(28 Jun 2013)
The University is hosting its second national Festival of Public Health, bringing together researchers, students, health professionals and anyone with an interest in issues that affect the community’s wellbeing.