News archive – July 2014

July at Manchester Museum
(01 Jul 2014)
Come to your Museum this July to learn something new and explore the fantastic collection on your doorstep.

University forms part of new Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence in Manchester
(01 Jul 2014)
Cancer Research UK is bringing together leading researchers from The University of Manchester and London in a groundbreaking new Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence* that launches today (Tuesday).

Volunteers needed to deliver Campus Tours this summer
(01 Jul 2014)
Help students get to grips with the University by volunteering to run summer tours of our campus

World Cup woes? You do the maths!
(01 Jul 2014)
England’s early exit from the World Cup may have left football fans feeling forlorn but for those inclined to spice things up with a flutter on the remaining fixtures, help may be at hand.

Jodrell Bank duo honoured for innovative science communication
(01 Jul 2014)
Two Directors at the University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory have been honoured for their innovative approach to public engagement with physics.

Manchester to host international Graphene Week in 2015
(01 Jul 2014)
The University of Manchester has been announced as the host of Graphene Week 2015 – a key international conference for scientists studying the wonder substance graphene.

“Annual Music Showcase” sees 1500 young people at the MHC
(02 Jul 2014)
1-3 July 2014, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Relocation, relocation, relocation advice for managers
(02 Jul 2014)
The University has appointed Crown Relocations to provide a smooth transition to life in Manchester for newly recruited members of academic and academic-related staff

New member Of Manchester Informatics fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care
(02 Jul 2014)
Katie McCall, Events and Projects Assistant at Manchester Informatics, will be running the Great North Run Half-Marathon on September 7th to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Wood Street Lottery winner
(02 Jul 2014)
Announcing the winner for July

Meeting creepy crawlies and putting handwashing skills under the microscope
(02 Jul 2014)
More than 800 children and adults at Community Open Day

New Dino-book highlights Britain’s ‘Three-rex’
(02 Jul 2014)
How our country was a “dinosaur paradise”

Michael Bane is making a difference
(03 Jul 2014)
I support more people to cycle to work

Ramadan 2014
(03 Jul 2014)
Our Muslim staff and students will be observing the important festival of Ramadan until Wednesday, 23 July

Champions of inclusive communication
(03 Jul 2014)
University wins equality and diversity award

This week's staff benefits update
(03 Jul 2014)
Here's a sporting chance at saving money - and having fun!

Arts and Science collaborations – call for funding applications
(03 Jul 2014)
Bring new ideas to our Social Responsibility agenda – and Manchester’s City of Science status

Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
(03 Jul 2014)
Staff and students at the University carry out an extremely wide range of activities, some of which involve risks that are new, or unpredictable, or just different!

Three new talent programmes take off at Manchester Business School
(04 Jul 2014)
Executive Education in partnership with Manchester Airport Group

Manchester Business School appoints strategy expert
(04 Jul 2014)
Professor Joseph Lampel to drive innovation studies

Turnitin unavailable 26-27 July 2014 for scheduled maintenance
(04 Jul 2014)
Colleagues are asked to modify student assignment dates if necessary

University hosts Green Gown Awards
(04 Jul 2014)
Sustainability champion provides perfect backdrop at Whitworth Hall

National Day aims to boost number of female engineers
(04 Jul 2014)
University event brings together leading women in physical science – and those with potential

Serenade for a Summer Night
(04 Jul 2014)
Jacobean music, strawberries and bubbly close Tabley House concert season

Funding success for Manchester Museum and the Whitworth Art Gallery
(04 Jul 2014)
Manchester awarded almost £5 million by Arts Council England

Dive into data!
(04 Jul 2014)
Event for Data Scientists, Developers, Coders and Data Enthusiasts

Manchester’s University Challenge hopefuls in new documentary
(04 Jul 2014)
University of Manchester students will feature in a new two-part documentary about the selection process for the forthcoming series of University Challenge.

Centre for New Writing Launches Micropoem Competition
(07 Jul 2014)
The Twitter based competition runs from 7-14 July 2014

Professional Development Network - Annual Event
(07 Jul 2014)
On Tuesday, 28 October (9.30am-2pm) at the Harwood Room, Manchester Meeting Place (previously Staff House)

Further firefighter strikes in July
(07 Jul 2014)
The Fire and Rescue Services across England and Wales have announced a further series of strikes from 14 to 21 July

‘Manchester mentoring scheme helped me become a doctor’
(08 Jul 2014)
A trip to The University of Manchester at age 15 has led to a career in medicine for Salford school boy Emmanuel Oladipo who graduates today (8 July).

The Manchester Review out now
(08 Jul 2014)
Issue 12 of The University of Manchester’s online arts journal The Manchester Review is now live.

Anna Coleman is making a difference
(09 Jul 2014)
I help young women diagnosed with breast cancer

Key upgrade postponed
(09 Jul 2014)
Isilon network storage upgrade this weekend has been postponed

Outstanding Alumni Award: Professor Jean Johnson
(09 Jul 2014)
Honour for Chemist improving education in Africa

Outstanding Alumni Awards: Professor Sir Robert Lechler
(09 Jul 2014)
Honour for leading figure in Medical research and education

Green Impact 2014 is the biggest yet
(09 Jul 2014)
The University has celebrated outstanding work by our staff and students to improve environmental sustainability on campus with the Green Impact Awards 2014

Professional Development Network Annual Event
(09 Jul 2014)
Tuesday, 28th October (9.30am to 2pm) at the Harwood Room, Manchester Meeting Place (previously Staff House)

Volunteers needed to deliver Campus Tours this summer
(09 Jul 2014)
Help students get to grips with the University by volunteering to run summer tours of our campus

An evening with Chris Beardshaw
(09 Jul 2014)
Come and join us on Wednesday, 23 July to hear Chris talk about the key to successful planting combinations to create a seamless tapestry of colour and texture in your garden

Celebrating Graduation 2014!
(10 Jul 2014)
Sunshine, stars and smiles mark Conferment of Degrees this week and next

Share your graduation memories
(10 Jul 2014)
Have you any stories or advice for our new graduands?

Blackboard and Start of Year 2014
(10 Jul 2014)
Accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new academic year.

Outstanding Alumni Awards
(10 Jul 2014)
Honour for three University ambassadors

Staff benefits update
(10 Jul 2014)
One month’s free trial Manchester ‘s premier activities club Social Circle and holiday offer

Great beginner cycling incentives in July
(10 Jul 2014)
Following on from the excellent Corridor Manchester Annual Cycle Event in June which 500 staff came along to, with many inspired to give cycling a go, two great incentives are on offer in July to encourage beginner cyclists further

Come and meet a Nuclear Scientist!
(10 Jul 2014)
PhD students on a fission mission

President and Vice Chancellor to feature on BBC Radio 4
(10 Jul 2014)
Nancy Rothwell discusses The Leadership Gap

Summer Social marks 30 years of Manchester Science Park
(10 Jul 2014)
Business community celebrates a big anniversary on Friday, 18 July

New Peer Support Group for Carers
(10 Jul 2014)
First meeting to discuss what help is needed

Campus tours for staff
(10 Jul 2014)
Join a campus tour designed to help you answer questions from new students during the Manchester Welcome period

Book now for THS78 IOSH Working Safely
(11 Jul 2014)
Wednesday 16th July 2014 9:00am – 16:30pm at Sackville Street Building, Room H12

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence - places available
(11 Jul 2014)
We now have two new sessions scheduled as follows: 13 November 2014, 10am - 12pm and 26 March 2015, 10am - 12pm

Awards success for Manchester’s student sport experience
(11 Jul 2014)
The University’s Hall Sport programme has won the first CUBO (College and University Business Officers) Award for Excellence in Student Sport Experience

University strikes campus hotel deal
(14 Jul 2014)
The University of Manchester has signed a deal to build a new hotel and an Executive Education Centre for Manchester Business School (MBS) on its Oxford Road campus

University shortlisted for Green Gown Award
(14 Jul 2014)
The Works local employment scheme nominated in Social Responsibility category

Animation14 event bigger than ever!
(14 Jul 2014)
On Friday, 11 July the Martin Harris Centre hosted the Awards Day for the 7th Annual UK Schools Computer Animation Competition, run by the School of Computer Science

Beat the September rush and get your IT requests in now
(15 Jul 2014)
Be prepared for Start of Year by requesting services in advance

Teaching and Learning Showcase was a Grand Day Out!
(15 Jul 2014)
100 members of staff attended the latest Faculty of Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase in Crawford House on Tuesday, 1 July

Play a part in developing Medical and Human Sciences Research Strategy
(16 Jul 2014)
You are invited to take part in an open discussion to share thoughts and ideas regarding proposals for an FMHS Research Strategy document

University renews partnership with Alliance Boots
(16 Jul 2014)
Five-year skin research programme to further understand skin ageing

PGCert in Higher Education
(16 Jul 2014)
In September 2014, The University of Manchester launches an institution-wide PGCert in Higher Education, which is open to all colleagues, and complements the widening range of Continuous Professional Development activities on offer

Mimas moves to new home
(16 Jul 2014)
After 30 years based at the University, Centre for Excellence – Mimas - will move to its new home next month at technology charity Jisc

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme oversubscribed
(16 Jul 2014)
The University of Manchester has offered £600,000 postgraduate scholarships for full-time master's students beginning their studies in September 2014

Postgraduates use Lake District for social business inspiration
(16 Jul 2014)
A group of enterprising postgraduate students have taken part in Manchester Enterprise Centre's sixth annual enterprise summer school in the Lake District on 7 – 10 July

Summer holidays at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
(16 Jul 2014)
Don’t miss out on our action packed summer activities!

Professional Development Network Annual Event
(16 Jul 2014)
On Tuesday, 28 October (9.30am-2pm) in the Harwood Room, Barnes Wallis Building, North Campus

Staff cricket team wins through to semi-final of Sellick League
(16 Jul 2014)
The team, which is made up academics from across the University, members of the PSS and a PhD student, is looking forward to the match on Friday, 18 July - hopefully followed by the final

David Allison is making a difference
(17 Jul 2014)
My aim is to inspire local young learners to attend university

Staff benefits update
(17 Jul 2014)
This week there is another Perkz prize winner - Lancashire Cricket Club special offers - Travel Club Deal of the Fortnight for Mexico - One month’s free trial Manchester ‘s premier activities club Social Circle and local shopping discounts!

How MGIP can help with short-term staffing requirements
(17 Jul 2014)
If you need a recruitment solution to a short-term vacancy then the University’s own Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) could be your answer

Colleague’s culinary talents spotted by kitchen gadget supremo
(17 Jul 2014)
Keen cook Jemma Fielding has her recipe published along with top chefs

Share your inspiring stories
(17 Jul 2014)
Office of Social Responsibility blog needs you!

Disabled law student is Sportswoman of the Year
(17 Jul 2014)
Eleni honoured for determination and commitment – and an exceptional year of sport

Keep in touch with STDU on Social Media
(17 Jul 2014)
Follow and like us to keep up to date

Outstanding Alumni Award: Mr Philip Chin
(18 Jul 2014)
Honour for healthcare marketing expert and patron of children’s charity

Winners of #micropoem14 competition announced
(18 Jul 2014)
The Twitter based poetry competition which ran from 7-14 July 2014

Lights, camera, graduation!
(18 Jul 2014)
How Media Services put spotlight on our proud graduands

Masters student crowned Community Pharmacist of the Year
(18 Jul 2014)
Roisin credits University course for helping her “make an impact”

Raise a glass to Master of Enterprise success
(18 Jul 2014)
Student aims to add fizz to his two Manchester city centre bars

Wireless service maintenance – Wednesday 23 July
(21 Jul 2014)
The University’s wireless service is being upgraded between 6pm-8pm on Wednesday, 23 July

Staff volunteers wanted for Orientation and Welcome Programme 2014
(21 Jul 2014)
Support student ambassadors in delivering the programme and in making this a joyous and exciting time for all our new students

Plastic bottle recycling: the video
(22 Jul 2014)
See how plastic bottles are collected across the campus and then recycled

IT Service Desk relocation
(22 Jul 2014)
Reduced service on Friday, 25 July and Monday, 28 July

The Rest Is Drag!
(22 Jul 2014)
Free Manchester Pride Fringe event at Manchester Museum on 7 August (4pm)

Staff Cricket Team ends best run in four year history
(23 Jul 2014)
The University of Manchester Staff Cricket Team took on Sellick in the semi-final of the cup on a warm and bright Friday afternoon

University Librarian receives honorary degree
(23 Jul 2014)
Jan Wilkinson, University Librarian and Director of The John Rylands Library has received an honorary degree from the University of Leicester for her services to HE Librarianship and Information Science

How to deal with media enquiries around confirmation and clearing
(23 Jul 2014)
A communications plan is in place to ensure that any enquiries from the media are handled quickly and professionally

Honorary Fellowship for zoologist and amphibian conservationist
(23 Jul 2014)
Andrew honoured for saving endangered species – and teaching us all about them

Are you making a difference?
(24 Jul 2014)
Share your inspiring stories

Staff benefits update
(24 Jul 2014)
It’s all about Perkz this week!

New peer support group for carers
(24 Jul 2014)
Venue booked for first meeting to assess need for support

Inspire the next generation
(24 Jul 2014)
One hour, once a year to make a difference

UoM loves you!
(25 Jul 2014)
University launches its Manchester Pride campaign

Fragile, Handle with Care!
(25 Jul 2014)
Two days of intensive, specialised conservation work at Tabley House

Short Films, Big Impact
(25 Jul 2014)
Watch how University research is benefiting our local community

University academic to advise Government on tackling drug misuse
(25 Jul 2014)
Dr Tim Millar appointed to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Senior Manager 360 Programme
(28 Jul 2014)
Places now available - book now!

Free home bike servicing until the end of July
(28 Jul 2014)
Following on from the excellent Corridor Manchester Annual Cycle Event, here's a great incentive to encourage beginner cyclists further

Network license server upgrade
(29 Jul 2014)
Server upgrade on Monday, 4 August affecting a number of software applications

Employers Pension Forum
(29 Jul 2014)
Key points about the funding position of the Universities Superannuation Scheme

Summer cyclists’ commute and community breakfast
(29 Jul 2014)
If you have been inspired by the summery days to get your bike out, then reward yourself by joining the Corridor Manchester cyclists’ breakfast on Wednesday, 6 August

A bird's-eye view of our campus
(29 Jul 2014)
Watch a stunning video that offers an exciting viewpoint of the University that has never been seen before

UniLife will be back from its summer break soon
(30 Jul 2014)
View the publication schedule for 2014/15

Staff benefits update
(30 Jul 2014)
More Perkz, travel discounts and the Test Match for you this week!

UMIP awards magnificent seven
(30 Jul 2014)
The UMIP Social Enterprise Competition 2014, which was open to all University staff and academics, has so far resulted in seven outstanding social entrepreneurs receiving £14,000 of awards to further develop their ideas

FoodOnCampus Summer Opening Times
(31 Jul 2014)
All FoodOnCampus outlets have amended opening hours over the Summer period