News archive – November 2013

Evacuation procedure during fire strikes
(01 Nov 2013)
The Fire Brigades Union has announced that it will stage two more strikes: on 1 November (6.30pm - 11pm) and 4 November (6am - 8am).

Collection Bites and Manchester Museum
(01 Nov 2013)
Trading Well-being: The Materiality of Medicine and Religion at a Healers' Market, Accra, Ghana.

English Corner at Manchester Museum
(01 Nov 2013)
Tuesday 5 November, 1-2.30pm

IJEEE@50
(01 Nov 2013)
Past and present met in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering when staff celebrated 50 years of the International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (IJEEE).

Schools and Colleges Liaison Team is recruiting and training new members
(01 Nov 2013)
Book now for a training session on 6 or 7 November if you would like to support the University's student recruitment work in schools and colleges.

Markus hotfoots it for charity at Hallowe'en
(01 Nov 2013)
While other people were out trick or treating on 31 October, Alumni Officer Markus Karlsson-Jones walked over hot coals to raise funds for St Ann's Hospice.

Science Spectacular: take a whistle-stop tour of our research
(01 Nov 2013)
Free drop-in event on Saturday, 2 November (11am-4pm) at the Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum

Vacancy for Residential Pastoral Advisor at Richmond Park
(01 Nov 2013)
Applications are invited by 15 November from academic, academic related or research staff or postgraduate students of the University for a Residential Pastoral Advisor post currently available in Richmond Park Hall of Residence, Fallowfield Campus.

UMIP Social Enterprise Competition now open
(01 Nov 2013)
Applications are invited for funding to maintain the momentum of social enterprise activity on campus.

Treat yourself to a relaxing pre-Christmas Wellbeing Day
(04 Nov 2013)
As part of The University of Manchester Wellbeing programme, Counselling and Sport are offering this end-of-term day to relax and take stock on 7 December 2013 (11am-4pm) in the Wellbeing Rooms, Dover Street Building.

UniLife - latest issue out now
(04 Nov 2013)
Read the November 2013 issue of the University newsletter online.

Images of Research - last chance to vote
(04 Nov 2013)
If you haven't yet voted, then today (Monday 4 November, 12 noon) is your last chance to do so.

University staff organise Strictly Tea Dance for RSPCA
(04 Nov 2013)
On Saturday, 9 November (4-6.30pm) at St Werburgh's Church Hall, 388 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 0UH

New Co-Chairs elected by Disabled Staff Network
(04 Nov 2013)
Melanie Sharpe, Training Officer in IT Services, has been elected to serve as Co-Chair of the Network alongside Hamied Haroon.

ESRC Impact Acceleration Account Pilot
(04 Nov 2013)
Funding round two is now open until 25 November 2013.

Wood Street Mission Lottery: November's winner
(04 Nov 2013)
Find out how you could be a winner too

The School-University Partnership Networking Event
(05 Nov 2013)
On Wednesday, 20 November (4-6.30pm): an opportunity for researchers to meet with teachers interested in fostering links, and running collaborative research-led activities for secondary school and college students.

Arthur tackles global issues
(05 Nov 2013)
Investing in Success is a £1 million initiative to boost staff development that has resulted in a fascinating array of projects which show just how passionate our people are about their work here at the University.

School-University Partnerships Initiative Training & Funding Opportunity
(05 Nov 2013)
Are you passionate about your subject area? Are you interested in bringing cutting edge research into the classroom? Would you like the opportunity to develop an outreach activity and engage with secondary schools across Greater Manchester? Then the School-University Partnership Initiative might be for you!

Pass on your work and life skills to school students in Manchester
(05 Nov 2013)
Register now for information sessions about the Wise Up! school mentoring programme on 11 and 13 November.

Free Lunchtime Concert: Percussion Pioneers
(05 Nov 2013)
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert at the Martin Harris Centre, 1.10pm Thursday 7 November

Oracle Financials system has been successfully upgraded
(05 Nov 2013)
After a long and complex project the Project Team would like to thank all users for their support during the last eighteen months.

GPU Club meeting
(05 Nov 2013)
On Wednesday, 13 November (2-3.30pm), the GPU Club invites all interested staff and postgraduate research students to its meeting in University Place 4.206.

Not “Cash in the Attic” but Treasures from the Cellars!
(05 Nov 2013)
The Friends of Tabley will be hosting a chance to glimpse rarely seen objects from The Tabley House Collection on 21 November (2.30pm) in the Gallery at Tabley House. Forgotten Treasures, a one off event, with a presentation from the curatorial team and the opportunity for people to get a closer look at the objects concerned.

Free bike maintenance sessions at the Royal Northern College of Music
(05 Nov 2013)
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is running four of their popular basic bike maintenance courses at the RNCM over the coming year.

The Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award: 2014 award
(05 Nov 2013)
In association with Sir Andre Geim

Researchers capture their work in winning images
(05 Nov 2013)
Now that the votes have been tallied and the judges' scores confirmed, here are the winning entries for the Images of Research Competition 2013.

Join the audience for BBC Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage - SOLD OUT
(06 Nov 2013)
On Thursday, 28 November 2013 in University Place, Lecture Theatre B (admission opens at 7pm and recording starts at 7.30pm)

Online Staff Training Catalogue
(06 Nov 2013)
The Staff Training and Development Catalogue allows you to book yourself onto training events (or request a place, if the training is moderated), receive calendar updates and view your own training record online.

Book now for the Introduction to Myers Briggs Type Indicator course
(06 Nov 2013)
This introductory course is open to anyone who is interested in exploring what MBTI is and how it may be used.

Book now for one-day course in Strategy and Leading Change
(06 Nov 2013)
On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 (9.30am–4.30pm) at Room H12, Sackville Street Building, Sackville Street (please use the Granby Row entrance).

Quatuor Danel concert with guest pianist Paavali Jumppanen
(06 Nov 2013)
Quatuor Danel, the University's resident string quartet welcomes Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen. The concert takes place at 7.30pm on Friday 15 November at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Student Social: Wonders of the Natural World at Manchester Museum
(06 Nov 2013)
As part of the Student Weekender 8-10 Nov

Something fishy going on in Life Sciences
(07 Nov 2013)
Investing in Success is a £1 million initiative to boost staff development that has resulted in a fascinating array of projects which show just how passionate our people are about their work here at the University.

Class system study goes under spotlight
(07 Nov 2013)
A study of social class, which made headlines around the world this year, is to be the subject of a debate at Manchester Business School, Lecture Theatre G6 on Friday, 8 November (5.30-7.30pm).

Manage your back pain the Alexander Technique way
(07 Nov 2013)
There will be a 'manage your back pain' workshop on Friday, 15th November at the Dover Street Building

Staff benefits update
(07 Nov 2013)
Start making great savings on your Christmas shopping with Perkz.

Could your lab make a Green Impact?
(07 Nov 2013)
The Environmental Sustainability team are challenging staff and students to Think Sustainability: Green Impact is part of this call to action.

Spotlight on fluorescent tube recycling
(07 Nov 2013)
Operational Services (Directorate of Estates and Facilities) have produced a short film showing how fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs are recycled.

University house style guide revamped to help writers and editors
(08 Nov 2013)
Is writing part of your job? If so, our updated and expanded house style guide is here to help.

Staff running group for all abilities
(11 Nov 2013)
Join us on Thursdays from 12pm at Active Lifestyles Centre, Denmark Road

Careers Fairs offer placement, job and postgraduate study opportunities
(11 Nov 2013)
Please help to promote the Law Fair on 19 November and the Postgraduate Study Fair on 20 November to our students.

The Last Post to be played to mark Armistice Day
(11 Nov 2013)
University of Manchester Music students will play The Last Post at The Martin Harris Centre today.

It’s Time to Talk!
(11 Nov 2013)
Register now for our mental health event ‘It’s Time to Talk’ on 3 December (4.30-6.30pm).

Celebrate Christmas at Christie's Bistro
(11 Nov 2013)
Celebrate Christmas in style with your colleagues with these two great buffet packages (minimum numbers of 15 apply).

Book now for the November HEI Seminar on alumni relations
(12 Nov 2013)
'From periphery to core – engaging donors and alumni behind the University’s priority goals' on 22 November (12.30-1.45pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Floor 2, Manchester Museum.

Learn to crochet coral at Manchester Museum
(12 Nov 2013)
Help create Manchester's first Crochet Coral Reef

Worm Wagon rolls into town
(12 Nov 2013)
On 26 October, researchers from the University met about 300 people in Exchange Square as part of Manchester Science Festival and told them about their research to try and understand how the human body responds to having worms in the gut.

University Library team helps preserve Oldham’s Book of Remembrance
(12 Nov 2013)
A team from the University Library has helped save Oldham’s Book of Remembrance ahead of this Sunday’s Remembrance Service.

USS - Presentations about Additional Voluntary Contributions
(12 Nov 2013)
Free information seminars in November and December will help you to prepare for retirement

The work of the Gift Oversight Group
(12 Nov 2013)
An insight into how the Gift Oversight Group (GOG) vets large monetary gifts to the University and those which could give rise to ethical or reputational issues.

From unfit to Uni Fit
(12 Nov 2013)
A trio of colleagues who wouldn’t have met during their normal working lives have been drawn together in a quest to become fitter, slimmer and more confident.

Research Staff Association Social
(12 Nov 2013)
On Friday, 15 November (5.30pm) at The Oxford, Oxford Road

Children in Need: how are you putting the fun in fundraising?
(12 Nov 2013)
Let your colleagues know if you're organising an event to raise funds for Children in Need on 15 November.

Mindfulness Practice Day booking now
(13 Nov 2013)
The Counselling Service is offering a silent mindfulness day retreat in The Wellbeing Room, Dover Street Building (Old Wing) on Saturday, 23 November, led by Jake Dartington.

Fire strike - advice for managers
(13 Nov 2013)
The Fire Brigades Union have announced that they are shortly to stage another strike which will occur on Wednesday 13 November 10am to 2pm.

Advertising on 147 buses gets a new look
(13 Nov 2013)
Advertise your event, course or research study across all four double-deckers: the space is free, and design and print costs start at £200.

Wildlife recording workshop at Manchester Museum
(13 Nov 2013)
All nature lovers welcome

Hands-up for creating groundbreaking cancer research
(13 Nov 2013)
A gang of brave cancer survivors and those who have lost loved ones to the disease will leave a lasting impression on the new £28.5 million Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC).

Infographic gives snapshot of Policy Week success
(13 Nov 2013)
Organisers of Manchester Policy Week have declared the event a big success – and have produced an infographic to illustrate the point.

Using the Turnitin for iPad app securely
(13 Nov 2013)
Assignment marking technology can now be used on your iPad or iPad Mini

Oar-some duo reach £160,000 fundraising milestone
(13 Nov 2013)
Manchester alumnus Nick Rees and his best friend Ed Curtis have raised more than £160,000 ahead of their gruelling challenge to row across the Atlantic in December.

Grigor McClelland: 1922-2013
(13 Nov 2013)
The death has been announced of Grigor McClelland, the first director of Manchester Business School

Does God play dice?
(13 Nov 2013)
Free CiS Manchester event on Wednesday, 4 December (6pm) at Cafe Muse.

Limited places left on November Learn to Ride Sessions
(14 Nov 2013)
The University is playing host to Learn to Ride sessions on 30 November at 10am and 1pm but there are a limited number of places left, so book now to avoid disappointment!

Student Barometer survey: Encourage your students to have their say
(14 Nov 2013)
The Student Barometer Survey is now open to non-finalist undergraduates and postgraduate researchers.

Dig It Archaeology Identification Session
(14 Nov 2013)
Friday 15 November, 12-1pm

Indulge your sweet tooth and help raise money for BBC Children in Need!
(14 Nov 2013)
There’s a decidedly sweet-toothed theme to this year’s BBC Children in Need campus fundraising!

Free Lunchtime Concert today with Quatuor Danel
(14 Nov 2013)
Treat yourself to a magnificent concert this lunchtime. Hear César Franck’s monumental Quartet in D with Quatuor Danel. 1.10pm on Thursday 14 November at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

MUMS String Orchestra performs audience favourites by Holst and Britten
(14 Nov 2013)
Join Manchester University Music Society (MUMS) - String and Brass Ensembles at 7.30pm, Saturday 16th November 2013 at The Martin Harris Centre

A graduation ceremony with a difference
(14 Nov 2013)
African drums herald Equity and Merit Scholars’ success

Books for your second semester courses/modules
(14 Nov 2013)
Please request books for your second semester courses/modules by 2 December 2013, to enable the University Library to do all they can to have these items ordered, delivered and processed in time.

EPS staff scoop prizes for completing MECD survey
(14 Nov 2013)
Staff and students in scope for the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) are being invited to participate in a survey to determine how the campus is currently used.

Staff benefits update
(14 Nov 2013)
The countdown to Christmas has definitely begun with the switching on of the lights and the opening of the Christmas markets in Manchester on Friday.

Staying safe and secure on campus
(14 Nov 2013)
We take a look at how the University protects its staff and students.

Countdown to April 2014 – is your computer ready?
(14 Nov 2013)
In April 2014, Microsoft will stop issuing security updates for Windows XP.

Staff Survey strikes gold
(14 Nov 2013)
Team honoured for creative campaign to engage colleagues

A gem of an idea
(14 Nov 2013)
Manchester students win international award

Manchester Professor leads UK medical team in Philippines
(14 Nov 2013)
Two of our medics help typhoon victims

History Event with Professor of Public History Michael Wood
(15 Nov 2013)
Professor Michael Wood “in Conversation” with: Professor Dame Jinty Nelson 6.30pm, Monday 25 November 2013, Universtiy Place, Oxford Road

Our world beating initiative with schools
(15 Nov 2013)
Manchester wins both national and international Green Gown Awards

A new toy for every child on Christmas Day
(18 Nov 2013)
Please donate new toys, other gifts, books, food or money to the Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2013 by 29 November.

TONIGHT: Award-winning author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin at the MHC
(18 Nov 2013)
Don't miss the latest event in the Literature Live series organised by the University's Centre for New Writing. The event takes place this evening at 6.30pm (Monday 18 November) at the Martin Harris Centre. Tickets include discounts at the Blackwell bookstall and a complimentary drink at the wine reception.

Have your say on our University’s history
(18 Nov 2013)
Share your views at the final open meeting today (18 November).

Christmas lunch buffet at Chancellor's
(18 Nov 2013)
Celebrate with colleagues at the University’s hotel, Chancellors, for £12.95 per person

The Queen and the Constitution (and me)
(18 Nov 2013)
Free event organised by the School of Law on 20 November (7-9pm) in lecture theatre A, University Place

Launch of the Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy
(18 Nov 2013)
The University’s new Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy (CURE) will be officially launched on Monday, 18 November (5.15pm) in Cordingley Lecture Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Residential Pastoral Advisor vacancies in halls of residence
(18 Nov 2013)
Applications are invited by 29 November from staff or postgraduate students of the University for Residential Pastoral Advisor posts currently available in a number of Halls of Residence.

Help to promote Postgraduate Open Day to our current students
(18 Nov 2013)
Please use publicity materials to make final year students aware of this event on Wednesday, 27 November.

Manchester statisticians celebrate International Year of Statistics
(18 Nov 2013)
Free public event on Tuesday, 26 November 2013 (4-7l.30pm) in Roscoe Building

Musical and Other Cultural Responses to Political Violence in Latin America
(18 Nov 2013)
This interdisciplinary conference will explore functions played by music and other cultural expressions in contexts of political violence in Latin America. The conference takes place on 6 December 2013 at University Place, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Listserv mailing list service is being upgraded
(18 Nov 2013)
At the start of December, the upgrade to Listserv will bring benefits to list owners and people subscribed to the various lists.

Naomi gets 'In the Mix'
(19 Nov 2013)
Investing in Success is a £1 million initiative to boost staff development that has resulted in a fascinating array of projects which show just how passionate our people are about their work here at the University.

Request for witness to mobile phone theft to come forward
(19 Nov 2013)
At 12 noon on Saturday, 16 November 2013, a mobile phone was snatched from the hand of a female on Oxford Road near Burlington Street.

Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents....
(19 Nov 2013)
Trial by Jury together with Cox and Box will be performed from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 November in the Council Chambers of the University of Manchester Students Union

MACE speed networking events are a huge success
(19 Nov 2013)
The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering recently hosted two speed networking events for its current students and recent graduates

UMSA Children's Christmas Party
(19 Nov 2013)
The University of Manchester Staff Association Children's Christmas party will take place on 8 December at 12pm in The Barnes Wallis Room, Sackville Street

Dick Whittington at the Opera House
(19 Nov 2013)
Dick Whittington and his cat arrive at the Opera House, Manchester on Sunday 15 December at 5pm

Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance at the University
(20 Nov 2013)
On Wednesday, 20 November, the Trans flag will fly at University Place in remembrance of those who have been killed as a result of anti-transgender violence

Manchester Museum's Book Club
(20 Nov 2013)
Discuss books inspired by Manchester Museum's collection

IT Know-How Tip: Obscuring sensitive data from images using Paint
(20 Nov 2013)
Learn how to blank out sensitive data such as staff names, email addresses or project information from your documents.

Free Lunchtime Concert: John Turner 70th Birthday Concert
(20 Nov 2013)
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert at the Martin Harris Centre: 1.10pm, Thursday 21 November 2013.

Jeanette Winterson “in Conversation” with: A.L. Kennedy
(20 Nov 2013)
Join us for carols, mince pies and mulled wine in this Festive Literature Event with Jeanette Winterson and A.L. Kennedy. The event will take place at 6.30pm, Sunday 1 December 2013 at the Martin Harris Centre

University launches Social Responsibility Strategy
(20 Nov 2013)
Inspiring and upbeat event shows how we are making a difference

Baby Explorers at Manchester Museum
(21 Nov 2013)
Fun for you and your little one

I’m a liar-bility, get me out of here!
(21 Nov 2013)
mal.ware [mal-wair]

Book now for Manual Handling courses in December
(21 Nov 2013)
Places are now available for the following sessions: Manual Handling on 5th December 2013 and CIEH Manual Handling Principles & Practice on 9th December 2013.

Meeting of German academics
(21 Nov 2013)
The University will be hosting a meeting of German academics from the North of England on Wednesday, 27 November.

Urgent downtime for shared network areas this evening (21 November)
(21 Nov 2013)
Network access to be affected between 7pm and 12.30am.

Public History Event with Professor Michael Wood
(22 Nov 2013)
Michael Wood, Professor in Public History will be “in Conversation” with Professor Dame Jinty Nelson. This event will take place at 6.30pm on Monday 25 November at University Place, Oxford Road.

Staff benefits update
(22 Nov 2013)
If you are looking to make the most of in-store and online shopping ahead of Christmas, there’s a cornucopia of offers this week!

Turing Fellow is recipient of the prestigious Ken Kennedy Award
(22 Nov 2013)
Professor Jack Dongarra has been awarded the Association of Computing Machinery and Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Computer Society 2013 Ken Kennedy Award for “Software Technologies that Power Supercomputers to Tackle Big Scientific Problems”

Imaging techniques win Royal approval
(22 Nov 2013)
Our advanced materials and manufacturing research wins Queen's Anniversary Prize

Manchester wins four new national doctoral training centres
(22 Nov 2013)
The University of Manchester has been chosen to host four new national Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) in science and engineering, the Government has announced.

Graphene rises to a new challenge
(22 Nov 2013)
Wonder material could make thinner, stronger condoms

Whitworth gets its crowning glory
(22 Nov 2013)
Topping out ceremony puts roof on £15m gallery redevelopment

Sweet success for Children in Need fundraisers
(22 Nov 2013)
Staff and students did a great job raising money for this year’s BBC Children in Need fundraising – and here’s what some events raised.

World AIDS Day
(25 Nov 2013)
From 25 November, we'll be remembering those who have been diagnosed with HIV and raising funds for this cause.

First steps taken towards a new performance and development review system
(25 Nov 2013)
University-wide review gets going following your feedback from the Staff Survey

Manchester benefits from share of Cancer Research UK £100m investment
(25 Nov 2013)
Manchester scientists will benefit from a Cancer Research UK investment of over £100 million across cutting-edge research centres to help get new treatments and diagnostics to cancer patients sooner.

Médecins Sans Frontières and the contradictions of humanitarian aid
(25 Nov 2013)
Rony Braumna, Executive Director of the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at the University of Manchester, is to give a public lecture on 5th December at 4pm

Manchester Megarider tickets for half price!
(25 Nov 2013)
Between 27 November and 13 December 2013, you can purchase the seven-day Manchester Megarider ticket online for half the normal cost.

Joyce puts us in the picture
(26 Nov 2013)
Investing in Success is a £1 million initiative to boost staff development that has resulted in a fascinating array of projects which show just how passionate our people are about their work here at the University.

UMIP wants to hear about your software!
(26 Nov 2013)
If you have produced any software as part of your role at the University, we would like to hear from you.

Strike action on 3 December 2013
(26 Nov 2013)
The University has been formally notified by the three campus trade unions, UCU, UNISON and UNITE, that they will be taking further strike action on Tuesday, 3 December 2013.

Network upgrade to bring faster connectivity to your desktop
(26 Nov 2013)
Core IT networks to be upgraded during December 2013 and February 2014.

Do your students submit work using the Blackboard Assignment tool?
(26 Nov 2013)
If so, please let them know that they should not include any punctuation marks in the file name of their submissions.

Blackboard 9 course life cycle
(26 Nov 2013)
Blackboard courses for 2011/12 and earlier will disappear on 1 December 2013

Chinese Kunqu Opera: unravelling the mysteries of an ancient art form
(26 Nov 2013)
On Wednesday, 27 November 2013 (1-2pm) in The Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum

Artful approaches to fundraising for Wood Street Mission
(27 Nov 2013)
Charity events in the city on 27 and 28 November aim to raise money for local families affected by poverty.

National pay award
(27 Nov 2013)
Announcement from Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources

Last chance to Cycle to Work in 2013
(27 Nov 2013)
Join the final event of the year on Wednesday, 4 December (7.30-9am) and ride in to breakfast at Yoo restaurant in the Children's Hospital

Directorate for the Student Experience Intern climbs Kilimanjaro for charity!
(27 Nov 2013)
Can you help raise £8,000 for Practical Action?

Hidden Stories of the Lawrence Inquiry
(27 Nov 2013)
Discussion and book launch on Wednesday, 4 December (6-8.30pm; registration from 5.30pm) in the Martin Harris Centre

Unit Surveys to launch next week
(27 Nov 2013)
This Monday, 2 December will see the launch of the Semester 1 Unit surveys, which are sent to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students and is part of the University's commitment in the 'Strategic Vision 2020' document to listen to students.

Staff benefits update
(27 Nov 2013)
Only a few more days of whiskers for many of the Movember participants and we are heading for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year!

Coral: Something Rich and Strange opens
(27 Nov 2013)
Opening 29 November

Launch of the University's Big Data Community
(27 Nov 2013)
Join us at our launch event: Building the Big Data Community at Manchester on 9 December at Chancellors.

Free screening of documentary about Chinese 'Fame'
(27 Nov 2013)
The Centre for Chinese Studies and the Confucius Institute are hosting a screening of The Road to Fame, directed by Hao Wu (2013), on Tuesday, 3 December (4-6pm), in the Samuel Alexander Theatre.

Anne Cole is making a difference
(28 Nov 2013)
I became a Dementia Friends Champion to support people living with dementia in our community

Festive Literature Event with Jeanette Winterson and A.L. Kennedy
(28 Nov 2013)
Join the Centre for New Writing for carols, mince pies and mulled wine in this Festive Literature Event on Sunday 1 December 2013 at The Martin Harris Centre.

Magic Carpet at Manchester Museum
(28 Nov 2013)
Friday 29 November, 10.30-11.30am & 11.30am-12.30pm

Christmas is coming!
(28 Nov 2013)
And so is the University Christmas ecard.

Dishes of the day raise money for a good cause
(29 Nov 2013)
The Microwave and Communication Group held an International Food Day Event on Thursday, 28 November.

Times Higher Education Award for The Works
(29 Nov 2013)
The University initiative which helps jobseekers in neighbouring areas to improve their skills and employment prospects has been recognised as the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community in the THE Awards 2013.

Discounted tickets for Comedy Night
(29 Nov 2013)
The University’s Media Relations Manager Jon Keighren is hosting a charity comedy night in aid of the Red Cross on Sunday, 8 December.

Success for Manchester’s Academic Health Science Centre bid
(29 Nov 2013)
Manchester’s aim to become a leading international centre for turning innovative research into improved health for people locally and globally has received a major boost.

Whitworth masterpieces go on tour
(29 Nov 2013)
The Whitworth may now be closed to complete its £15 million transformation but the collection is still working hard!