News archive – January 2014

January’s Cycle to Work Event
(02 Jan 2014)
Have a 'wheely' good start to 2014!

University staff on New Year Honours list
(02 Jan 2014)
Colleagues start 2014 with tribute from the Queen

Pre-retirement leave
(03 Jan 2014)
From 1 January 2014, employees who are retiring at age 55 or over may be eligible for pre-retirement leave.

Report bullying, harassment or discrimination online and get support
(05 Jan 2014)
The We Get It campaign is challenging all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination

Diversion of traffic on Upper Brook Street during water main repairs
(06 Jan 2014)
From 2 January 2014, the 147 bus service and other traffic will be diverted between Hathersage Road and Grafton Street while United Utilities carries out major water main repairs.

University sends bumper Christmas delivery to Wood Street
(06 Jan 2014)
Thank you for your generous donations of toys, food and money to the Mission's Christmas Project 2013.

Wood Street Mission Lottery: January’s winner
(06 Jan 2014)
Find out how you can join the winners

Book now for the January HEI Seminar - 'Museum Secrets'
(06 Jan 2014)
Tuesday January 21st, 2014. Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Floor 2, Manchester Museum. 12.30pm. Refreshments available from 12.15pm

Are you currently preparing for retirement?
(06 Jan 2014)
If so, you might find it useful to attend the 1.5-day STDU Pre-Retirement session which will be taking place on Friday 16th and Monday 19th May 2014 in C24 Sackville Street Building.

Zumbathon charity workout
(06 Jan 2014)
Kick start your New Year regime and come and join the Zumbathon fitness party with our team of great Zumba instructors!

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase: Winter 2014
(06 Jan 2014)
Beat the January blues! There's still time to register for the Faculty of Humanities Winter Teaching and Learning Showcase on Tuesday, 7 January 2014 in Humanities Bridgeford Street Building.

Uni Fit personal training sessions
(07 Jan 2014)
Downsize in 2014 with this specially-tailored high-intensity training at affordable prices

Skill sharing masterclasses for academic staff
(07 Jan 2014)
A new portfolio of lunchtime masterclasses for academics - led by leading academics and administrators - has been added to the staff training calendar as part of a new approach to academic staff training at the University.

Book now for 'Leading & Developing Teams'
(07 Jan 2014)
This course is aimed at staff currently at middle management level. It will help managers identify the characteristics of high performing teams, recognise the stages of team development and identify your personal leadership style.

Martin Harris Centre Spring 2014 season launched
(07 Jan 2014)
Welcome in the New Year with a spring season full of inspirational performances at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Are you new to teaching? Feel you'd benefit from some formal training?
(07 Jan 2014)
If so then you may wish to attend the 'Intro to Teaching and Learning' course which will be taking place Friday 24 January, 9.30am - 4pm, STDU Training Suite, Humanities Bridgeford Street

Technology and research commercialisation from The University of Manchester
(08 Jan 2014)
Read the latest issue of UMIᶟ e-newsletter

Stargazing returns to our screens
(08 Jan 2014)
Dara and the BBC team back to broadcast live from Jodrell Bank

Martin Harris Centre hosts RNCM Monday Lunchtime Recital Series
(08 Jan 2014)
Come along to the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and enjoy an inspiring series of concerts beginning on Monday 13 January 2014, 1.15pm, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Places now available on 'Child Protection Policy & Guidance' training
(08 Jan 2014)
If you work with under-18s as part of your official duties, you may benefit from this 2-hour session which looks at the responsibilities of those involved in taking part in, or leading, University activities involving young people.

Places now available on the STDU Technical Registration Event (RSciTech, RSci)
(08 Jan 2014)
This 2-hour lunchtime session will be taking place on Wednesday 2nd January 2014 12.30 - 2.30pm in the Michael Smith Lecture Theatre. Lunch will be provided.

Re-routed 147 bus will follow new diversion
(08 Jan 2014)
Hathersage Road and Grafton Street Stops now in use

University celebrates its staff’s innovation and passion
(09 Jan 2014)
Investing in Success projects show money well spent

Could you host a Nuffield Research Placement in 2014?
(09 Jan 2014)
Nuffield Research Placements (previously Nuffield Science Busaries) provide over 1,000 sixth form students each year with the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Working with schools - find out more about University partnerships
(09 Jan 2014)
The next engagement@manchester session will focus on Working with Schools and takes place on Wednesday 15 January, at the Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum from 1pm until 2pm.

Staff benefits update
(09 Jan 2014)
Welcome back - as thoughts turn to the year ahead, you may be focussing on your travel plans as you’re dreaming of blue skies already.

Manchester 2020 in brief
(09 Jan 2014)
A short overview of Manchester 2020, the University's Strategic Plan, has been published in leaflet form.

New Dementia Law Clinic at our Legal Advice Centre
(09 Jan 2014)
The School of Law's Legal Advice Centre has been selected to host of a new Dementia Law Clinic in collaboration with Live Well Dementia, an information and support service from NHS North for people who are worried about the effects of dementia.

1960s Black British Cinema - free film showing and discussion
(09 Jan 2014)
A free event in the John Casken Lecture Theatre, Martin Harris Centre on Friday, 17 January will look at the early years of Black British cinema.

Selfridges Festival of Imagination
(09 Jan 2014)
January and February 2014 in Selfridges, Exchange Square, Manchester

Sign up for I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here!
(10 Jan 2014)
I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! is an online event where school students get to meet and interact with real scientists. It's an X-Factor-style competition between the scientists, where students are the judges.

Sir John Zochonis memorial service
(10 Jan 2014)
University champion to be remembered at Manchester Cathedral

Bone density screening on campus
(13 Jan 2014)
Book now to have your bone density tested for £30 on Monday, 3 February 2014 at the Sugden Sports Centre

Jim O’Neill made Honorary Professor
(13 Jan 2014)
The renowned economist Jim O’Neill has been made Honorary Professor of Economics at the University.

Athena SWAN expands into Humanities
(13 Jan 2014)
The Faculty of Humanities has agreed to adopt the Athena SWAN principles as part of its staff equality and diversity plan as it seeks to address instances of underrepresentation of women across its Schools.

Biomarkers in research and clinical practice
(13 Jan 2014)
This one day course on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 is part of Nowgen’s Stratified Medicine themed training programme.

Deadline for making your Semester 2 Blackboard spaces available to students
(13 Jan 2014)
Courses being delivered from the start of Semester 2 should have a Bb9 space available to students one week before the start date in Campus Solutions.

Art and archaeology in the ancient Mediterranean world
(14 Jan 2014)
Special course at Manchester Museum

Renowned economist made Honorary Professor
(14 Jan 2014)
Former Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jim O’Neill takes new post

Coral Baby Explorers
(14 Jan 2014)
Story making at Manchester Musuem

Annual Review out now
(14 Jan 2014)
Read the Annual Review 2012/13 online

Come along to a VR Technology Open Day on campus today
(14 Jan 2014)
Virtalis, a world leading Virtual Reality and Advanced Visualisation company is hosting an Open Day in The Hub, Zochonis Building (Brunswick Street) today (Tuesday, 14 January).

New skill sharing CPD masterclasses for academic staff
(14 Jan 2014)
Beginning in January a new portfolio of lunchtime masterclasses for academics - led by leading academics and administrators - has been added to the staff training calendar as part of a new approach to academic staff training at the University.

The Big Questions is looking for audience members
(14 Jan 2014)
Join the audience at Salford Quays on Sunday, 19 January 2014.

Temporary closure of parking area in Rear Quad, John Owens Building
(14 Jan 2014)
The Rear Quadrangle of the John Owens Building will be closed for parking from Monday, 20 January for a period of two weeks.

Places available on Manchester IMPROVE General Awareness Session on 6 March
(15 Jan 2014)
The aim of the course is to provide staff at any level within the organisation with an understanding of the Manchester IMPROVE methodology and the importance of continuous improvement.

English Corner
(15 Jan 2014)
Free English Classes at Manchester Museum

Intensive coaching weekend run by Quatuor Danel: 7-9 February 2014
(15 Jan 2014)
Receive intensive coaching by individual members of the string quartet Quatuor Danel

FameLab 2014 is GO!
(15 Jan 2014)
Do you have a passion for science, technology, engineering or maths and want to share it with the world?

Internal EPSRC funding opportunity
(15 Jan 2014)
EPSRC has awarded The University of Manchester over £3.2M to deliver an Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) following the successful conclusion of its Knowledge Transfer Account (KTA).

The Confucius Institute Tai Chi Course 2014
(15 Jan 2014)
Register now for 10-week course at the Sugden Centre from 31 January to 4 April (Fridays, 1-2pm) for only £30

Flipping the classroom - making it work in practice
(15 Jan 2014)
Free cross-Faculty event on Wednesday, 19 February 2014 (1-3pm) in the Sackville Street Building.

Seminars on all subjects
(16 Jan 2014)
Whether you’re interested in Obama's foreign policy, nanomedicine or Israeli literature, the University is offering a seminar on it.

Chris Bundy is making a difference
(16 Jan 2014)
I’m helping to raise awareness of psoriasis

Update on IT connectivity issues, from the Director of IT
(16 Jan 2014)
Source of the problem identified and tests due to take place to confirm a working solution.

Lunch time running group
(16 Jan 2014)
Join us on Thursdays (12.10pm) on Denmark Road

Andrew brings back bronze
(16 Jan 2014)
University Table Tennis Club coach, Andrew Rushton, secured a bronze medal at the World Championship of Ping Pong held at Alexandra Palace, London on 4/5 January 2014.

Record breaking results for student surveys
(16 Jan 2014)
Thanks to all colleagues who were involved in promoting and administering the recent Barometer and Unit Surveys, both surveys achieved record high engagement among students.

Staff benefits update
(16 Jan 2014)
Save on health and beauty, holidays and much more in this week's package of offers

Roadworks due to begin around Oxford Road on Monday
(16 Jan 2014)
Staff are invited to an awareness raising event on Monday, 20 January (12-2pm) in Ground Floor foyer, University Place.

Help Katrina raise £26,000 in 65 days
(16 Jan 2014)
Janet Platt in the University Language Centre is appealing for funds to pay for potentially life-saving stem cell treatment in the US for her neighbour's daughter

Helen Maclean: funeral arrangements
(17 Jan 2014)
Helen Maclean, who was for many years a lecturer in the English Department, died in December 2013 and her funeral will be held in Durham on 23 January.

A passion for our past
(17 Jan 2014)
Update on the University History and Heritage consultation

Update on this morning's IT tests, in relation to the storage issues
(17 Jan 2014)
Tests completed as expected, with no impact on any supported services.

Introducing Wellbeing Wednesdays!
(17 Jan 2014)
Following the success of Wellbeing Week in 2013, the Wellbeing Action Group will be introducing “Wellbeing Wednesdays”, designed to be accessible to everyone, getting both staff and students involved.

Jodrell’s visitor centre reaches for the stars
(20 Jan 2014)
The award-winning Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre looks set to expand thanks to a £250,000 donation by the Wolfson Foundation.

UMIP Social Enterprise Competition Round 2
(20 Jan 2014)
The UMIP Social Enterprise Competition Round 2 is now open until 13 June 2014; however, to receive feedback from the team and improve your chances of being successful, we strongly advise candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Rush Hour Choir
(20 Jan 2014)
Do you enjoy singing? Join us on Mondays (5pm - 6pm) in St Peter's House, Precinct Centre, Oxford Road.

Frailty experts join Manchester and MICRA
(20 Jan 2014)
Professors Kenneth Rockwood and Susan Howlett have joined the University as part of our growing commitment to research on ageing.

University continues to climb the ‘Stonewall’
(20 Jan 2014)
Stonewall, the charity which works for equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, has recently published the results of their annual workplace index.

New weather and air-quality forecasting web site
(20 Jan 2014)
University researchers develop the first real-time educational forecasting site in the UK.

Manchester scientists make UK top 100 list
(20 Jan 2014)
Four University scientists have been named in a list of the country’s 100 leading practising scientists.

Listserv mailing list service to be upgraded next week.
(21 Jan 2014)
On Tuesday 28 January, the Listserv mailing list service will be upgraded.

Students' Union are looking for staff to get involved with Earth Week
(21 Jan 2014)
Earth Week is an exciting project being run by the Students' Union to engage students with the big issues that our planet and society faces in the near future.

Applications open for 'Researchers into Management'
(21 Jan 2014)
The programme runs over 9 sessions from 13th March 2014 to 11th July 2014 and there will be a 2-hour lunchtime briefing session on 14th February 2014 for anyone who is interested in the course.

Keep in touch with health research in Greater Manchester
(21 Jan 2014)
The Citizen Scientist Project is a unique project which signposts people to health research activities in Salford and Greater Manchester.

Blackboard spaces to support teaching from Monday, 27 January
(21 Jan 2014)
All Bb9 courses that have been activated are now visible to students: please make sure your Bb9 space has the appropriate content for the start of semester.

Network upgrade to bring faster connectivity and speed to your desktop
(22 Jan 2014)
Core IT networks to continue being upgraded during February 2014.

Holocaust Memorial Week at the University
(22 Jan 2014)
Programme of events for the week, including Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.

Why not treat yourself to some culture during your lunch break?
(22 Jan 2014)
Fortepiano Recital by Susan Alexander-Max at 1.10pm, Thursday 30 January 2014, the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

RNCM Monday Lunchtime Recital Series continues at the MHC
(22 Jan 2014)
Enjoy a FREE lunchtime concert: 1.15pm, Monday 27 January 2014 at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

The Confucius Institute Mandarin Classes January 2014
(22 Jan 2014)
The Confucius Institute language courses are 10 weeks in duration, commencing week beginning 27th January 2014 - register now!

Elections to Senate are now under way
(22 Jan 2014)
Academics and research staff have until Monday 3 February to propose candidates for the body responsible for monitoring standards in teaching and promoting research.

Cardboard recycling
(22 Jan 2014)
See how around 186 tonnes of cardboard is recycled each year at sites local to the University.

Lindsay Gilbert is making a difference
(23 Jan 2014)
I support local charities by encouraging student volunteers

Is your child doing AS or A level exams and planning to go to University?
(23 Jan 2014)
If so, the Univeristy Marketing team would like to hear from them.

New smartphone or tablet for Christmas?
(23 Jan 2014)
Whilst these devices have many benefits, they also carry some risks.

Holocaust survivor leaves more than £1.5 million to University
(23 Jan 2014)
Legacy of academic who fled Nazis

University creates thousands of new jobs
(23 Jan 2014)
New report reveals the University and its students helped to create and support more than 21,000 new jobs in the last financial year.

Box of Broadcasts (BoB) service upgrade
(23 Jan 2014)
You'll find a wealth of new features on BoB, a shared online TV and radio recording service for educational institutions in the UK.

Manchester Museum Big Saturday - Under the Sea
(23 Jan 2014)
Manchester Museum are holding a Big Saturday on 25th January between 11am-4pm on a Under the Sea theme

IT know-how tip - think twice before you attach!
(23 Jan 2014)
The majority of data breaches occur as a result of human error.

Staff benefits update
(23 Jan 2014)
Wellbeing Week, Counselling Service, health plan and fitness and Rugby League offer.

Partial closure of Dover Street on 27 January 2014
(23 Jan 2014)
United Utilities essential maintenance works

2014 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition
(24 Jan 2014)
Registration is now open for the 2014 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition which starts on Monday, 27 January 2014.

Come and join the Zumbathon charity workout on Saturday, 25 January
(24 Jan 2014)
Kick start your New Year regime and come and join the Zumbathon fitness party with our team of great Zumba instructors! Saturday, 25 January (11am-1pm) at the Armitage Centre

Be Active courses available
(24 Jan 2014)
Get fit and active for 2014! Eight-week courses start week commencing 10 February.

USS member seminars
(27 Jan 2014)
A reminder that USS will be visiting Manchester on 5 February to deliver their member seminars.

Here is your quick guide to "science in a pub" events in and around Manchester
(27 Jan 2014)
From computers to body parts, there's something for everyone!

A new way to say ‘thank you’
(27 Jan 2014)
A new staff recognition scheme has been launched - as a direct result of the feedback you gave in the Staff Survey 2013.

What’s IT worth? Share your opinion in the Staff IT Survey
(27 Jan 2014)
IT Services launched their staff survey on Monday, 20 January and are asking colleagues “What’s IT worth?”

Single source for Library newspaper collections
(27 Jan 2014)
The Library has improved access to its vast archive of British and foreign newspapers by compiling a single, comprehensive guide to their collections.

Don't just watch the movie, be in it!
(27 Jan 2014)
Lights, camera, action! The Casting Collective are urgently seeking extas

Turnitin issues requiring immediate action
(28 Jan 2014)
Check default settings on all existing and newly set up assignment to ensure grades not revealed to students.

Manchester to recruit another 100 academic stars
(28 Jan 2014)
The University is investing up to £20m to appoint 100 new academic staff.

IP Group extends agreement with Manchester to include graphene
(29 Jan 2014)
IP Group plc (LSE: IPO), the developer of intellectual property based businesses, has extended its commercialisation agreement with the University through UMI3 Ltd to include Proof-of-Principle (PoP) funding for graphene projects.

Gold Standard Cycle 'D' Lock Sale
(29 Jan 2014)
Making the University campus a safer place for cyclists

Police hunt Withington serial sex attacker
(29 Jan 2014)
Police have warned lone women, particularly joggers, to be on their guard after a series of linked sexual assaults near The Christie

All cyclists welcome at the Royal Northern College of Music
(29 Jan 2014)
For the very first time, the RNCM is opening its doors to Corridor cyclists and providing them with a winter warmer breakfast offer!

February is LGBT History Month
(29 Jan 2014)
For the fourth year running, the University will be celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans History month during February with a number of interesting, exciting and informative awareness raising activities on campus.

Rear quad of John Owens Building closed for an additional two weeks
(29 Jan 2014)
Due to unforeseen delays, the rear quad will not re-open for parking on Monday, 3 February.

Tracey Speake is making a difference
(30 Jan 2014)
I coach students into Higher Education

Opening tonight: Music Society opera The Marriage of Figaro
(30 Jan 2014)
A two night run of one of Mozart’s greatest and best loved comic operas. Thursday 30 January 2014 and Saturday 1 February 2014 at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

UG Open Days 2014
(30 Jan 2014)
There will be an additional Open Day in 2014 to meet increased demand from applicants.

Data Protection Day
(30 Jan 2014)
The aim of the Data Protection Day on 28 January was to give everyone a chance to understand what personal data is collected and processed and why, and what our rights are with respect to this processing.

What’s IT worth? Staff IT Survey now open
(30 Jan 2014)
Make your opinion count in the Staff IT Survey.

Weddings earn extra revenue for The Tabley Collection
(30 Jan 2014)
The Tabley House Collection has been raising its profile as a wedding venue over the last few months.

The National Student Survey 2014 opens next week
(30 Jan 2014)
The NSS 2014 for final year undergraduates opens on Monday, 3 February – please encourage students to complete it as soon as possible.

Today: Fortepiano Recital by Susan Alexander-Max
(30 Jan 2014)
Free concert, 1.10pm at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff benefits update
(30 Jan 2014)
Sweets, music and massage!

Temporary move for University Communications Team
(30 Jan 2014)
On Monday, 3 February, the University Communications team (Internal Communications and Media Relations) will re-locate to Room G.033, John Owens Building, for approximately eight weeks.

Do you know students who want to travel in summer 2014?
(30 Jan 2014)
Encourage them to apply for a Global Impact Travel Award by 28 February.

Service of Thanksgiving for body donors
(30 Jan 2014)
On Wednesday, 5 March 2014 (12.30 pm for 12.45pm) at the Whitworth Hall

Reclaiming the 'F' word
(30 Jan 2014)
A Christian Feminist Network event in partnership with St. Peter's House. Day Conference to be held on 1st March 2014, 10am-4pm at St. Peter's House, Oxford Road

Develop your engagement skills with free training days
(30 Jan 2014)
The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) have teamed up with the Universities Week to offer three free training days for people wanting to develop their engagement skills - Bristol on 18th February, London on 4th March and Manchester on 11th March

Cycle Theft Victim Bike Loan Scheme Launch
(30 Jan 2014)
Helping victims of bike crime at the University

Enriching the Student Experience - apply for funding for small projects
(31 Jan 2014)
Do you have a project that could enhance University life and the student experience? Return your application form by 19 February.

Statement regarding the IT connectivity issues of 13 and 14 January
(31 Jan 2014)
Thanks for patience and feedback