News archive – August 2014

PGCert in Higher Education
(01 Aug 2014)
In September 2014, the University 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

Nearly 10,000 computers upgraded
(01 Aug 2014)
A more modern, more secure desktop estate

Results of the General Assembly elections
(01 Aug 2014)
Five new members have been elected to University governance body

Policy Challenges: Securing the State After Snowden
(01 Aug 2014)
Hear some different views about how intelligence services should operate today, and what the ‘Snowden Affair’ was really about

Staff volunteers wanted for Undergraduate Open Day
(01 Aug 2014)
Be a part of our Undergraduate Open Day team on Saturday, 27 September and Saturday, 4 October and inspire the next generation of students to choose The University of Manchester

Ensuring students have access to digitised core and recommended reading
(01 Aug 2014)
If your digitisation request(s) are received by August for Semester 1 courses (or November-December for Semester 2 courses), the Library's Digitisation Service guarantee that eligible material will be available when you need it

Advice for staff travelling to West Africa
(01 Aug 2014)
Staff and students travelling to West Africa are being advised to take some simple precautions following an outbreak of the Ebola virus

Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
(03 Aug 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!

Are you making a difference?
(04 Aug 2014)
Share your inspiring stories

Electrical waste recycling: the video
(04 Aug 2014)
See how electrical waste is collected around campus and subsequently recycled

Mind the Gap: Managing the mismatch between student and PSS expectations
(04 Aug 2014)
All PSS colleagues need to be concerned about enhancing the student experience whether or not they deal directly with students.

Refurbished common room for MHS and FLS Staff
(04 Aug 2014)
The latest project to be completed by the Directorate of Estates and Facilities on behalf of the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences and the Faculty of Life Sciences in response to the 2013 Staff Survey

Pay Award: 2% for 2014-2015
(04 Aug 2014)
From 1st August all staff across the University will be awarded a 2% pay rise

Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(04 Aug 2014)
Announcing the winner for August

Journal of Development Studies raise money for local arts centre
(04 Aug 2014)
For the third year running, the Journal of Development Studies, based at IDPM, held its annual book sale at the SEED postgraduate conference in support of Z-Arts in Hulme

Say it with a Thank You card!
(04 Aug 2014)
Instantly reward and recognise members of staff that go that extra mile

Part-time IELTS courses
(05 Aug 2014)
University Language Centre offering courses in September

WW1 and us: University launches real-time tribute to the lost
(05 Aug 2014)
Emotional tributes to the more than 600 staff and students who lost their lives in World War One, each month, 100 years after they died

Bioenergy at Manchester day
(06 Aug 2014)
Learn about the University's bioenergy research on Wednesday, 10 September (9.30am – 4.30pm)

Off-duty student nurse’s quick-thinking saves motorist’s life
(06 Aug 2014)
A quick-thinking student nurse has saved the life of a motorist after his car veered off the road and crashed into a pub wall

Eduroam wireless has changed
(06 Aug 2014)
Eduroam users will need to change some settings

Mastermind 2014: the semi-finals
(06 Aug 2014)
Join the studio audience for free at Media City UK on 2 or 3 September 2014

Staff benefits update
(06 Aug 2014)
Offers from Inter-Continental Hotels Group, Kosmos Greek restaurant, The Opera House (for The Full Monty) and Perkz

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

More email space for all staff
(07 Aug 2014)
IT Services have increased the minimum space for email given to all University staff.

Manchester experts offer support to families displaced by conflict in Syria
(07 Aug 2014)
Families living in and affected by the conflict in Syria have been receiving parenting advice from experts at The University of Manchester via a daily bread delivery service.

Ebola advice for staff and students returning from outbreak areas
(07 Aug 2014)
Staff and students advised to be vigilant of any suspicious flu like or abdominal symptoms within 21 days of return

Safety advice for August fire strikes
(08 Aug 2014)
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that its members in England and Wales will take further strike action between 9 and 16 August

Access peer support in dealing with work-based issues
(09 Aug 2014)
Come along to the Professional Development Network Annual Event on Tuesday, 28 October (9.30am to 2pm) at the Harwood Room, Manchester Meeting Place (previously Staff House)

Beth's Bupa Great North Run
(09 Aug 2014)
Beth Taylor, who works in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, is running her first half-marathan on 7 September in Newcastle to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society

Join the Internal Communications Network
(11 Aug 2014)
If your role involves communicating with staff, the Internal Communications Network is for you!

Make a Difference: Think Sustainability - help us shape this key programme
(11 Aug 2014)
Make a difference by helping to shape a key University programme for environmental sustainability

Staff benefits update
(11 Aug 2014)
Magical offers from Merlin visitor attractions, plus discounts on a range of products and services - and the chance to win a Perkz prize

Manchester professor mobilises medics to treat the injured in Gaza
(11 Aug 2014)
A University of Manchester professor has helped to organise a group of NHS medical professionals to travel to Gaza to help treat hundreds of those affected by the crisis.

NSS Results 2014
(12 Aug 2014)
HEFCE will today announce NSS results nationally - 85% of final year undergraduates agree that they are satisfied overall with their experience at The University of Manchester

IT Transformation - Making IT happen
(12 Aug 2014)
The programme of work to transform IT Services is now well underway, with the formal period of staff and trade union consultation having now begun.

Alex battles blisters, cows and 56 miles in bid to raise £3k
(12 Aug 2014)
Keen walker Alex Waddington is gearing up to take on the best the Peak District can throw at him, as he prepares to walk 56 miles in 24 hours in September

Hawaiian style thank you for Estates and Facilities staff
(12 Aug 2014)
In January 2014, the Directorate of Estates and Facilities hosted breakfast over 300 staff members - following the popularity of these events, two further breakfasts were held in July

Having an event on campus? Open day? Public seminar? Tell the Visitors Centre
(13 Aug 2014)
The Visitors Centre, located in the iconic University Place, is often the first point of contact for visitors to the University

Help to make Royal Institution Christmas Lectures archive available to all
(13 Aug 2014)
Take part in the public vote on Facebook by Friday, 15 August to win funding for this project

NERC research funding opportunity
(13 Aug 2014)
NERC has awarded the University £200k to deliver a Pilot Impact Acceleration Account (IAA), building on the successful delivery of its Knowledge Exchange activities and support from other Research Councils

Business School and Precinct Centre plans submitted
(14 Aug 2014)
The University and developers Bruntwood have submitted plans for Phase Two of the £50 million redevelopment of Manchester Business School

Brush up your IT skills
(14 Aug 2014)
In advance of the start of the new academic year, have you considered brushing up your IT Skills?

Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw dies aged 101
(14 Aug 2014)
Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, former member of the Court of The University of Manchester and Deputy President of UMIST for 10 years, has died aged 101

Changes to The Marketplace
(14 Aug 2014)
The Marketplace is one of the most popular pages on Staffnet, offering staff and students the opportunity to buy and sell their goods, properties and services to each other. And it’s about to get tweaked!

University Charity Bake-Off - calling all cake makers!
(15 Aug 2014)
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures invites you to take part in special charity bake-off event on 30 September in the Students' Union

Interested in becoming an Harassment Advisor?
(15 Aug 2014)
The University is increasing the number of voluntary harassment advisors – as one of the actions of the behaviours group of the Staff Survey

Fairtrade status for University and Students’ Union renewed
(15 Aug 2014)
The Fairtrade Foundation has awarded continued Fairtrade status to the University and Student' Union after reviewing supporting evidence provided by the Hospitality and Events Team in Estates and Facilities

University climbs three places in international league table
(15 Aug 2014)
The University of Manchester has risen three places to 38th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014.

Katie's run for Marie Curie Cancer Care
(18 Aug 2014)
Katie McCall, Events and Projects Assistant at Manchester Informatics, will be fundraising for Marie Curie Care by taking part in the Bupa Great North Run on 7 September 2014

Liquid Crystals: special education session for the public and schoolchildren
(18 Aug 2014)
On Monday, 7 September in C16, Renold Building (Exhibition 5-6.15pm, Lecture 6.30-7.30pm)

Professor Danielle George to make sparks fly in 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES®
(19 Aug 2014)
Electrical engineer from The University of Manchester set to deliver the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES at the Royal Institution.

What’s grey, green and shiny - and came out of the Staff Survey?
(19 Aug 2014)
It’s the state-of-the-art kitchen provided for staff on the Lower Ground Floor of the John Owens Building

Healthier Together – have your say on the future of local health services
(19 Aug 2014)
The Healthier Together programme is the Greater Manchester (GM) Programme for Health and Social Care (H&SC) Reform, which is proposing changes to improve care in hospitals and the community

Damian's hearty challenge
(19 Aug 2014)
IT Services Training Manager Damian Edwardson is running the Wigan 10k for a local Heart Appeal

DSE Harriers in the running to raise money for The Christie
(19 Aug 2014)
On 7 September 2014, three colleagues from the DSE will take part in the Great North Run to raise lots of money for The Christie charity

Success is brewing for enterprising alumni
(19 Aug 2014)
Former University of Manchester students Paul Delamere and George Grant have tasted success with their start-up ShinDigger Brewing Co

Would you like to work or train short-term in another European country?
(19 Aug 2014)
Erasmus funding is available to help you undertake training/teaching in Europe during the 2014/2015 academic year

IT Know How tip – customising your My Manchester for staff homepage
(20 Aug 2014)
An overview of the ways you can customise your My Manchester homepage

Staff benefits update
(20 Aug 2014)
Plan a summer escape to Disneyland Paris, the MOSI Collider exhibition, Kosmos Greek restaurant or a vintage tea party - and more

Migrants in Manchester: An exhibition
(20 Aug 2014)
At Manchester Central Library, 1st floor, from 18 August to 17 September 2014

University goes 'All Out' for Manchester Pride Parade
(21 Aug 2014)
Cheer on our entry to a third successive prize as they walk through the city centre on Saturday, 23 August

Helena is running through arthritis
(22 Aug 2014)
Helena Edwardson, IT Services Training Officer, is running her first ever 10K for Arthritis Research UK

What would you do to raise a pot of money to restore a loved one's health?
(22 Aug 2014)
Rowena Harding has chosen to fundraise for her friend’s multiple sclerosis treatment in the only way she knows how – suffering through sport!

Badges at the ready for Ask Me 2014
(26 Aug 2014)
Staff from across the University are busy preparing to give a very warm welcome to new and returning students, who will start to arrive in the next couple of weeks

University parades in purple and gold at Pride
(26 Aug 2014)
For the third year running, the University had a spectacular entry in Manchester Pride!

It's a small world: exhibition marks 45 years of architectural modelmaking
(26 Aug 2014)
Manchester School of Architecture's Modelmaking Workshop will celebrate its 45th anniversary next year with a retrospective exhibition, which opens in September 2014 in Humanities Bridgeford Street

Staff benefits update
(27 Aug 2014)
With the start of the new term on the way, here are some ideas for sport, childcare and learning a new language

Imprinting the Imagination
(27 Aug 2014)
Delve into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image at John Rylands Library until 26 October 2014

September’s Cycle to Work – Better By Cycle!
(27 Aug 2014)
Wednesday, 3 September sees the University hosting the regular Cycle to Work event, where cyclists can catch up on the latest news, show their support for continued investment in infrastructure and enjoy a small snack

Support Conor's bid for the wall of fame
(27 Aug 2014)
Conor Collins, from the Global MBA Assessments Team in MBS, has created a portrait of Alan Turing for The Molly House Street Art Competition

Watch the Skies!
(28 Aug 2014)
A cinematic feast for sci-fi fans at Jodrell Bank Observatory on 3 and 4 October 2014

Beware of rogue emails
(28 Aug 2014)
Stay safe from the latest virus and phishing attacks

Arthritis patients not taking expensive medication, according to research
(28 Aug 2014)
Large numbers of people with severe rheumatoid arthritis are not taking expensive medication as prescribed, according to a new multi-centre study led by researchers in Manchester.

Come and discover how our University helped make the modern world
(28 Aug 2014)
Did you know that there are regular historical tours of the campus?

Manchester Professor is new President of European Association of Cancer Research
(29 Aug 2014)
The European Association of Cancer Research has appointed University of Manchester Professor Richard Marais as its new President sitting from 2014 to 2016.