News archive – October 2014

Sebastian Barry and Colm Tóibín: In Conversation
(01 Oct 2014)
On Monday 6 October, 6.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

The Senior Leadership Team Get It – do you?
(01 Oct 2014)
The University’s Senior Leadership Team has signed the We Get It Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Pledge

Help local students work on a research-led project on Science and Sustainability
(01 Oct 2014)
We are looking for PhD students and Early Career Researchers in Scientific disciplines to mentor local students undertaking a research project

How to be an appointment panel chair
(01 Oct 2014)
Places still available on the new autumn programme masterclasses for academic staff

University medic to help Ebola victims
(01 Oct 2014)
Amy joins 400 NHS volunteers training up for aid trip to Sierra Leone

UMSA Christmas shopping trip
(01 Oct 2014)
UMSA will be running the annual Christmas shopping trip to Chester and Cheshire Oaks on Saturday, 29th November

UMSA Children's Christmas Party
(01 Oct 2014)
Back again by popular demand after last year's success, the UMSA Children's Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, 7th December 2014 at The Barnes Wallis Building, Sackville Street

World War 1 Open Lecture Series: The Different Faces of the First World War
(01 Oct 2014)
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is running an autumn lecture series on the occasion of the WW1 centenary from October to December 2014 on Wednesday afternoons

Innovative partnership to investigate ageing
(01 Oct 2014)
Research collaboration for more effective public policy, exchange of ideas and thought leadership

‘Bigger and better’ Policy Week programme launched
(01 Oct 2014)
Leading thinkers from the world of politics and policy will be on campus during this year’s Policy Week – a high-profile showcase of our research-based knowledge and expertise

Free Lunchtime Concert Series - Music in Time of War
(02 Oct 2014)
On Thursday 2 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Sustainability in the Curriculum
(02 Oct 2014)
New series of meetings to discuss integrating campus or city-based activities into the curriculum

Manchester University World Music Choir seeks new members
(02 Oct 2014)
Sing songs from across the globe in friendly, informal rehearsals

Launch of Economic and Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Account
(02 Oct 2014)
You are invited to the launch of the Economic and Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Account (ESRC IAA) on Thursday, 9 October (11am-1.30pm)

Climate change educator to speak at University event
(02 Oct 2014)
Discussion on sustainability in the curriculum

Staff benefits update
(02 Oct 2014)
It’s a bumper week with giveaways, a prize draw, Perkz competitions and discount at Zouk and Cup North!

Media coverage hits all-time high
(02 Oct 2014)
The University’s target for media coverage has been beaten again for another year running

Funding position of USS
(02 Oct 2014)
Potential changes to ensure the sustainability of USS

The Whitworth announces its grand opening
(03 Oct 2014)
Newly developed gallery to reveal its art on Valentine’s Day

University Music graduate signs with Faber Music
(03 Oct 2014)
Young composer celebrates prestigious appointment

Government Chief Scientific Adviser on campus
(03 Oct 2014)
Professor Sir Mark Walport to deliver a talk aimed at postgraduate science and engineering students

Lunchtime Tai Chi Course
(03 Oct 2014)
Ancient art of ‘meditation in motion’ helps health and wellbeing

October is Black History Month
(03 Oct 2014)
University celebrates with a host of activities

Teaching Excellence Awards 2015 open for submissions
(03 Oct 2014)
Rewarding and recognising excellence

National Teaching Fellowship Scheme 2015 open
(03 Oct 2014)
Initial expressions of interest now welcome

Active Manchester courses
(03 Oct 2014)
Get fit and have fun!

University Charity Bake Off results!
(03 Oct 2014)
Winners – and charity – enjoy sweet success

Biomedical campus plans announced
(03 Oct 2014)
£250 million project part of University's Campus Masterplan

Awards showcase learning through research success
(03 Oct 2014)
Students win international acclaim for their creative thinking

Science and Technology in the service of the State
(03 Oct 2014)
Two-day workshop to discuss ‘mission oriented’ systems

Inspiring community project wins Guardian award
(03 Oct 2014)
Hulme Community Garden Centre comes second – thanks to your votes!

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

Martin Amis In Conversation with Nick Laird
(06 Oct 2014)
On Sunday 12 October, 6.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Study Abroad Fair
(06 Oct 2014)
The Study Abroad Fair will take place on Tuesday, 4th November 2014 in Academy 2 from 12pm – 4pm in Academy 2

Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(06 Oct 2014)
Announcing the winner for October

Afrovibes festival at the Contact Theatre
(06 Oct 2014)
Afrovibes festival is just three weeks away, starting on Monday, 27 October and finishing on Saturday, 1 November

The Human Universe with Professor Brian Cox
(06 Oct 2014)
A new TV programme shows Brian Cox tackling the most profound questions we have ever asked on Tuesday, 7 October at 9pm on BBC2

Social media bringing John Rylands collections to life
(06 Oct 2014)
The John Rylands Library will be running a 'Photo a Day' campaign throughout October - launching Wednesday, 1st October

UniLife - latest issue available online
(06 Oct 2014)
The October 2014 issue of the University newsletter is now online

Places available on ‘Achieving Your Potential’
(06 Oct 2014)
5-day development programme for members of University staff, at all levels, with a disability.

Find out about the work of the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team
(06 Oct 2014)
On Tuesday, 7 October, in University Place Foyer, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm

Are you making a difference?
(07 Oct 2014)
Share your inspiring stories

Browse, eat and pick up a bargain today!
(07 Oct 2014)
Every Tuesday during term time a new street market will take place outside George Kenyon Hall

Diversion of 147 bus and general traffic during road re-surfacing
(07 Oct 2014)
Now that Oxford Road has re-opened, the re-surfacing of Upper Brook Street has begun again as part of the Bus Priority Scheme works, resulting in diversion of the 147 bus and other traffic

A new toy for every child on Christmas Day
(07 Oct 2014)
Please donate new toys, other gifts, books, food or money to the Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2014 by 4 December 2014

Networking the Network: BME celebrates Black History Month
(07 Oct 2014)
Join the BME Network for lunch and an informal get-together on 8 October (12.30 - 1.30pm)

Interested in being a journal editor or supporting students' well-being?
(07 Oct 2014)
These are just two of the CPD masterclasses on which places are still available in the new autumn programme for academic staff

MMS student’s kindness to a homeless man is a hit on social media
(07 Oct 2014)
A Manchester Medical School student has highlighted the plight of homeless people on Facebook following his kindness towards a rough sleeper

Focus on Sustainable Procurement
(07 Oct 2014)
You are invited to a special event in Kro Bar on Oxford Road between 12 noon and 2pm on Wednesday, 15 October

Making a difference by raising awareness of dementia
(07 Oct 2014)
Last week saw the official launch and celebration of the Dementia Friends initiative, one of the University's social responsibility flagship programmes

Lord Speaker discusses role of the Lords in scrutinising media
(07 Oct 2014)
Members of staff are invited to join the Lord Speaker Baroness D'Souza and guests at a free event, to discuss the work of the House of Lords, and the ways in which its Members of the House scrutinise media and communications issues

Turnitin unavailable on 11 October (3-7pm) during scheduled maintenance
(07 Oct 2014)
Colleagues are asked to modify student assignment dates if necessary

Incorporating sustainability in the curriculum: Talk by Professor Walter Leal
(07 Oct 2014)
On Tuesday, 21 October (2-3.30pm) in Simon Building, Room 3A (3.62)

Food, Cities, Behaviour event marks World Food Day
(07 Oct 2014)
On Thursday, 16 October (2-6pm) in the Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum

Veronique's Run in aid of Building Hope
(07 Oct 2014)
Some of the poorest people in Ethiopia are being helped by a charity set up by Veronique Rizzuto, who is the Founder and Trustee of Building Hope

Your chance to make a Green Impact!
(08 Oct 2014)
A fun, easy and innovative way to help to reduce the University's environmental impact – form a team from your department, lab or building and sign up today!

SPORT Manchester nominees crowned Trafford Club of the Year
(08 Oct 2014)
Longford Girls FC, nominated by SPORT Manchester, has won the Club of the Year category in this year's Trafford Sports Awards, which celebrate achievements in sport across the Borough

Prometheus in the press
(08 Oct 2014)
Manchester Business School's free executive education programme was the subject of a feature on executive leadership training in the third sector in last weekend's Sunday Times

Make Manchester and Liverpool Grow Wild!
(08 Oct 2014)
Liverpool and Manchester need your vote as they bid for £120k to Grow Wild and inject colour and nature through wild flower spaces

Staff benefits update
(08 Oct 2014)
This week there are offers on Superbreak, partyware, hair salons, home services and the winners of the Scream event prize draw

Make a difference in Greater Manchester Food Poverty Week
(08 Oct 2014)
Food poverty in Greater Manchester should be a concern for all of us: find out more from 13 to 19 October 2014

TODAY: Free Lunchtime Concert "Shakespeare à la Russe: Voice and Piano"
(09 Oct 2014)
On Thursday 9 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Manchester Literature Festival: Peter Blake - Under Milk Wood
(09 Oct 2014)
On Saturday 11 October, 3pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Celebrating cultural diversity
(09 Oct 2014)
October marks the beginning of Black History Month, with events happening across The University and city wide to celebrate culturally diverse achievements and contributions to society

October CoreMunicate out now
(09 Oct 2014)
The latest CoreMunicate has been issued during October's team brief cascade to PSS staff

HEFCE Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Scheme: Final allocations
(09 Oct 2014)
61 new postgraduate taught students have been awarded HEFCE and University funding of £167,000 under the Postgraduate Support Scheme

Manchester Literature Festival: Suzannah Dunn, Maria McCann The History Girls
(10 Oct 2014)
On Monday 13 October, 6.30pm at the Chetham’s School of Music, Long Millgate

Art exploring the impact of war on the human senses goes on show
(10 Oct 2014)
Manchester Art Gallery will present The Sensory War 1914-2014, a major group exhibition marking the Centenary of the First World War that will explore how artists have communicated the impact of military conflict on the body, mind, environment and human senses between 1914 and 2014

Improving your network storage
(10 Oct 2014)
Short period of downtime on Saturday 25 October

Science Spectacular 2014
(10 Oct 2014)
Free drop-in event on Saturday, 25 October 2014 (11am-4pm) in Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum

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

Free Lunchtime Concert with Quatuor Danel
(13 Oct 2014)
On Thursday 16 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Ian McGuire In Conversation with Adam Begley
(13 Oct 2014)
On Tuesday 14 October, 6pm at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Manchester success at MEN Environment Awards
(13 Oct 2014)
The University of Manchester achieved great success by winning the Environmental Services Waste Prevention award at the Manchester Evening News Environment Awards on Thursday 9th October

The Low Emission Vehicle Scheme
(13 Oct 2014)
As part of our drive to reduce the University’s carbon footprint, we will launch a new car parking tariff in November that will offer significant discounts for staff who drive low emission vehicles

Latest edition of Campus Masterplan Update
(13 Oct 2014)
Quarterly round-up of news around the University's Campus Masterplan

Ebola virus disease: latest advice for staff and students
(13 Oct 2014)
The World Health Organization has declared that the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak occurring in West Africa is an ‘international emergency’ with four countries – Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria – currently affected

Open Access Seminar
(13 Oct 2014)
On Tuesday, 21 October, The University of Manchester Library will be holding a lunchtime seminar to celebrate the seventh year of Open Access Week

Wonder-drug Roadshow
(13 Oct 2014)
Public events for Manchester Science Festival 2014

MUMS Lunchtime Concert: Piano Showcase
(14 Oct 2014)
On Friday 17 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
(14 Oct 2014)
On Friday 17 October, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Browse, eat and pick up a bargain today!
(14 Oct 2014)
Every Tuesday during term time a new street market will take place outside George Kenyon Hall

Deborah is making a difference
(14 Oct 2014)
As a Director of Cheshire Phoenix Basketball Club, Deborah Nash works on a voluntary basis to assist in the running of a professional basketball team and (more importantly) get involved with community activities

Come to the Social Enterprise Make a Difference Workshop
(14 Oct 2014)
As part of their Social Enterprise Initiative, UMIP would like to invite you to the Make a Difference Workshop on Wednesday, 22 October (9.15am-12.30pm) at the Innovation Centre, Grafton Street

Meet the University's eMarketplace contracted suppliers!
(14 Oct 2014)
The Central Procurement Office has organised a Supplier Exhibition on Thursday, 30 October 2014 (10.30am-3.30pm) in the Whitworth Hall on Oxford Road

University launches The John Rylands Research Institute
(14 Oct 2014)
Bringing together world class expertise to reveal the riches of the Rylands.

Are you a lone worker or manage someone who is? Training is available!
(14 Oct 2014)
Lone Worker Training For Field Researchers

Lunchtime Tai Chi course
(14 Oct 2014)
From 17 October to 5 December 2014 - Friday lunchtimes (1.15–2.15pm) at The Sugden Centre, 114 Grosvenor St, M1 7HL

Mandarin Courses at the Confucius Institute
(14 Oct 2014)
There are still a few places left on this term’s HSK preparation courses with the Confucius Institute: don’t miss out - register now

Your hands could save a loved one’s life
(14 Oct 2014)
That is the theme of this year’s European Restart a Heart Day on Thursday, 16 October 2014

Proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
(14 Oct 2014)
The University has received further details about proposed changes designed to ensure the sustainability of USS

Manchester Literature Festival: Alan Gillis and Tom Pickard
(15 Oct 2014)
On Friday 17 October, 6pm at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation

MUMS Symphony Orchestra Concert
(15 Oct 2014)
On Saturday 18 October, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Call for Researchers: SUPI Engaging with Secondary Schools Training Opportunity
(15 Oct 2014)
One-day interactive workship on 10 November 2014 (9.30am-5pm) at the University

In memory of the Knutsford Lads
(15 Oct 2014)
Talk by local historian in the Gallery at Tabley House, Knutsford, on Tuesday, 21 October (2pm)

New booklet reveals portraits from University’s past
(15 Oct 2014)
Read some of the highlights from the University’s prestigious history in this new publication

Do you use Dropbox? You may need to change your password.
(15 Oct 2014)
In a recent leak, a user claims to have the usernames and passwords of nearly 7 million Dropbox users. To prove that the information is real, 420 Dropbox usernames and passwords have been posted.

Can you find Alan Turing's buried silver?
(15 Oct 2014)
This one-off cryptography competition run by the School of Mathematics celebrates new film 'The Imitation Game' starring Manchester alumnus Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing

Staff benefits update
(15 Oct 2014)
Let’s get out and about with offers on travel, outdoor gear, theatre, a coffee event and free tickets for homebuilding show!

Central Procurement Office makes charity pledge
(15 Oct 2014)
For every 12 people who attend the eMarketplace supplier exhibition on 30 October, the Procurement Office will donate one hour of community work

Free Lunchtime Concert - Bach to the Future
(16 Oct 2014)
On Thursday 23 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Classic Japanese Cinema with Benshi Performance by Ichirō Kataoka
(16 Oct 2014)
On Tuesday 21 October, 6pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Landmark donation from Lord Alliance of Manchester
(16 Oct 2014)
Business School to become ‘Alliance Manchester Business School’ in September 2015 following transformational donation

Nursing and Midwifery Council welcomes Professor Dame Janet Finch as new Chair
(17 Oct 2014)
Dame Janet is a sociologist who holds an honorary Chair in the Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives which is based in the School of Social Sciences

University medic attends African Ebola volunteer session
(17 Oct 2014)
A medic based at the University of Manchester has completed an induction session as she prepares to travel to West Africa to help the fight against Ebola

Come and meet the young historians of Manchester
(17 Oct 2014)
On Wednesday, 22 October (4-6pm) in Lecture Theatre SG1, Samuel Alexander Building

Is that email really what it seems?
(17 Oct 2014)
Stay safe from the latest virus and phishing attacks

policy@manchester welcomes Lord Speaker Baroness D'Souza
(17 Oct 2014)
Lord Speaker Baroness D'Souza spoke at an event hosted by the University this week

Fire evacuation – take responsibility!
(20 Oct 2014)
The annual evacuation practices for 2014 will begin on 1 October – how prepared are you?

Sines & Squares Festival Analogue Electronics and Modular Synthesis
(20 Oct 2014)
On Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Study Abroad Fair
(20 Oct 2014)
The Study Abroad Fair will take place on Tuesday, 4th November 2014 in Academy 2 from 12pm – 4pm in Academy 2

Relocation, relocation, relocation advice for managers
(20 Oct 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

Philanthropic Foundations and the Purple Pig Challenge on Foundation Day
(20 Oct 2014)
Wednesday, 22 October marks the tenth anniversary of the foundation of The University of Manchester, and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations are encouraging current students and staff to reflect upon, and celebrate, the philanthropic foundations of the University

Ebola virus disease: latest advice for staff and students
(20 Oct 2014)
The World Health Organization has declared that the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak occurring in West Africa is an ‘international emergency’ with three countries – Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone – currently affected

Academic's passage to India produces a novel
(20 Oct 2014)
Dr Jillian McCarthy from MBS is about to have her fictionalised account of a trip to India published under the pen name of Jillain McKay

Award-winning Contact commission No Guts, No Heart, No Glory comes to Manchester
(20 Oct 2014)
On 4-8 November at Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Gym, Denhill Road, Manchester, M15 5NR

Lord Heseltine to tackle devolution and deprivation
(20 Oct 2014)
Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine will give the Opening Address at this year’s Manchester Policy Week, which runs from 3-7 November

Uomfoodies get serious about food
(20 Oct 2014)
Uomfoodies started with a bake off in September where staff and students donated over 40 cakes to raise money for Fareshare, a charity which helps communities to combat food poverty and food waste in and around Manchester

Understanding Ebola
(20 Oct 2014)
Event on Thursday, 6 November 2014 (5.30pm) in Samuel Alexander Theatre

Street Market cancelled this week
(20 Oct 2014)
The University Street Market will not take place on Tuesday, 21 October due to the bad weather which has been forecast

Green Impact Launch Event and Networking Lunch
(21 Oct 2014)
This event on Wednesday, 29 October 2014 (11.30am - 1.30pm) in Hanson Room, Humanities Bridgeford Street, is open to all staff participating in Green Impact this year

Red-eyed tree frog wins inaugural Nancy Rothwell Award
(21 Oct 2014)
A colourful red-eyed tree frog, Agalychnis Callidryas, was the winning image in the inaugural Nancy Rothwell specimen drawing competition, as announced yesterday evening at the Royal Veterinary College, London, as part of Biology Week

Served with custard: Kenny and Alison accept charity challenge
(21 Oct 2014)
After being nominated for the Ice Bucket Challenge by Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities, in early September, Kenny Nolan and Alison Aucott put it off for as long as they could, but eventually agreed to take part in the challenge with a bit of a twist

Science Spectacular 2014
(21 Oct 2014)
Free drop-in event on Saturday, 25 October 2014 (11am-4pm) in Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum

Sign up for Green Impact
(22 Oct 2014)
A fun, easy and innovative way to help to reduce the University's environmental impact – form a team from your department, lab or building and sign up today!

Slips, trips and falls - and how to avoid them
(22 Oct 2014)
Video shows you what defects to look out for and how to report them

Foundation lecture and honorary degrees mark our tenth anniversary
(22 Oct 2014)
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston, author and screenwriter Professor Jeanette Winterson and scientist and academic leader Professor Dame Julia King will be awarded honorary degrees

Medical Museum in rare display
(22 Oct 2014)
A rare opportunity to view some of the historic medical curiosities that have been collected by the university over the past 150 years opens at the Manchester Central Library tonight.

Improving your network storage
(22 Oct 2014)
Short period of downtime on Saturday 25 October

Veggie Cook 2014 - judges needed
(22 Oct 2014)
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Mary Berry? Are you a food critic in the making? Well, we have the event for you!

House of Orphans present One Hand Clapping
(23 Oct 2014)
On Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October, 7pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Professor Aneez Esmail makes Health Service Journal Clinical Leaders List
(23 Oct 2014)
Professor Aneez Esmail from the Institute of Population Health has been included in a list of 100 outstanding healthcare professionals whose impact extends beyond their professional sphere

WATCH: A celebration of our achievements
(23 Oct 2014)
This video celebrates the 10th anniversary of The University of Manchester and was produced by the Division of Communications and Marketing

Staff benefits update
(23 Oct 2014)
Perkz discounts and prizes – Ideal Home event prize draw – Cyclescheme – Travel Deal of the Fortnight – Help share benefits

Free lecture on cancer treatment in 20th century Manchester
(23 Oct 2014)
Museum of Medicine and Health event on 13 November (6pm – 8pm) at Manchester Museum

Free lecture on 18th and 19th century obstetric devices
(23 Oct 2014)
On Thursday, 20 November (6pm - 8pm) at Manchester Museum

Do you prefer to read UniLife online?
(23 Oct 2014)
Here's how to opt out of the print copies

2014-15 Learning through Research Programme Launch
(23 Oct 2014)
The 2014-15 ‘Learning through Research’ funding programme will be launched by the President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell and the Associate Vice-President (Teaching, Learning and Students) Professor Kersti Börjars at a lunch on 17 November (1-3pm) in the Kanaris Lecture Room at the Manchester Museum

University drug development spin-out C4X Discovery AIMS high
(23 Oct 2014)
C4X Discovery (C4XD), a drug development company with a leading technology for rational drug discovery and design has successfully floated on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange with approximately £31M placed. C4XD is backed by life science investor, Aquarius Equity Partners. Zeus Capital acted as nominated adviser and broker

FameLab is back!
(23 Oct 2014)
Calling all scientists and engineers with a passion for public engagement

Relocation, relocation, relocation advice for managers
(24 Oct 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

IOSH Working Safely course! New dates so book now!
(24 Oct 2014)
Course provides the essentials of Health and Safety

Meet the University's eMarketplace contracted suppliers!
(24 Oct 2014)
More than 30 of them will be exhibiting their goods and services - and offering prizes - at the Supplier Exhibition on Thursday, 30 October (10.30am-3.30pm) in Whitworth Hall, Oxford Road

Central Procurement Office makes charity pledge
(24 Oct 2014)
For every 12 people who attend the eMarketplace supplier exhibition on 30 October, the Procurement Office will donate one hour of community work

Charlotte's down in the dark for charity on Halloween
(24 Oct 2014)
Charlotte Hooson-Sykes from the School of Physics and Astronomy could spend the night of Friday, 31 October locked underground - unless you rescue her by donating to charity Forever Manchester

Sign up to run in the dark - with others across the globe
(24 Oct 2014)
Help raise funds for charity in honour of blind runner

Most ambitious Policy Week yet
(27 Oct 2014)
Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine to open week of debates and events involving leading political thinkers on Monday, 3 November 2014

Manchester Science Festival has started across the city
(27 Oct 2014)
Check out what's happening at Manchester Museum this week

Three students win Martin Harris Prize for Cultural Engagement
(27 Oct 2014)
Prize for significant contribution to engagement of disadvantaged groups in our University's cultural life

University of Manchester student wins national novel award
(27 Oct 2014)
Caroline Chisholm, a PhD student at the University’s Centre for New Writing, has won the inaugural Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in this year’s Bridport Prize with her story ‘Swimming Pool Hill’

Makers, hackers, creators: help to showcase Ri 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES
(27 Oct 2014)
The Royal Institution of Great Britain (Ri) has launched an online community to help showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the UK and international maker movement

Warm welcome for HEFCE PGT Scholars
(27 Oct 2014)
University welcomes 61 new postgraduate taught students who have been awarded funding under the Postgraduate Support Scheme

November highlights at Contact
(27 Oct 2014)
The best in contemporary spoken word, music and performance

Come and join the Zumba party!
(27 Oct 2014)
Sport Manchester will be hosting their 10th Zumbathon this Saturday, 1 November (11am-1pm) at the Armitage centre, Moseley Road, Fallowfield

Know a student who would like to do something different involving travel?
(27 Oct 2014)
If so, the University has Funds to help them and is particularly keen to support students who show enterprise

National fire strikes announced
(27 Oct 2014)
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will join other services across England and Wales in a series of strikes from 6pm on Friday, 31 October 2014 to 6pm on Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Update to staff exit checklist
(27 Oct 2014)
Following a University-wide pilot of the staff exit checklist, amendments have been made to the form and all managers are encouraged to ensure that the latest version is being used

Browse, eat and pick up a bargain today!
(28 Oct 2014)
Every Tuesday during term time a new street market will take place outside George Kenyon Hall

University Welcomes Member of the European Parliament
(28 Oct 2014)
Olga Cosmidou, Director-General of Directorate-General for Interpretation and Conferences, European Parliament visits The University of Manchester this week.

Comedy, science and music combine in this Science Festival spectacular!
(28 Oct 2014)
On Thursday, 30 October (7.30pm), Bright Club Manchester will take over Manchester Metropolitan University’s The Union, for a night of mind altering, side splitting, and dimension bending laughter!

Manchester Museum invites you to be Wonderstruck at weekend performances
(28 Oct 2014)
Drop in to free musical performances on Saturday, 15 November and Sunday, 16 November (from 11am, morning and afternoon) - no need to book

Come along and spend a lunch time de-stressing with STDU!
(28 Oct 2014)
Laughter Yoga sessions open to all staff.

(Science Festival Event) Y Touring Theatre Company presents Hungry
(29 Oct 2014)
On Saturday 1 November, 2pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Medical Museum in rare display
(29 Oct 2014)
A rare display of the some of the historic medical curiosities that have been collected by The University of Manchester over the past 150 years has opened at Manchester Central Library.

New University website soars up rankings
(29 Oct 2014)
Following the rebuild and redesign of our website in April, we have seen some very positive change in our comparative web rankings, according to two separate independent sources

Staff benefits update
(30 Oct 2014)
New offers - Perkz prizes – Ideal Home event winners – Cyclescheme – Cup North – Free tickets for Homebuilding Show – Christmas breaks - staff benefits leaflets

New Workplace Giving Scheme simply makes your giving go further
(30 Oct 2014)
Whether you’re thinking about giving to charity for the first time or you’ve been supporting a favourite cause for years, there are advantages to signing up to the University’s new scheme

Academic Continuing Professional Development sessions in autumn 2014
(30 Oct 2014)
The portfolio of lunchtime masterclasses for academics, led by leading academics and support staff, continues with Open Access Publishing, Small Group Teaching and Social Responsibility

cities@manchester Animated Urbanism competition winners
(30 Oct 2014)
This recent competition offered University researchers the opportunity to turn their finds into short animations

Come to the staff Christmas carol service
(30 Oct 2014)
Join your colleagues in song on Tuesday, 16 December (12-1pm) in Whitworth Hall

Veronique’s making a difference
(31 Oct 2014)
Veronique Rizzuto is the Founder and Trustee of a small UK Registered Charity called ‘Building Hope’ which helps to improve the lives of communities in Ethiopia by providing housing and sanitation, educational opportunities and supporting income generating projects

University EA/PA Network's next event focuses on branding and reputation
(31 Oct 2014)
Evening event on Thursday, 13 November (6-8.30pm) at The Albert Square Chop House

Royal Society Professorship awarded to Sir Kostya Novoselov
(31 Oct 2014)
Royal Society Research Professorships have been awarded to two world-class scientists including Nobel-prize-winning physicist Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov FRS

Join uomfoodies for dinner
(31 Oct 2014)
Love food? Why not join uomfoodies for their first social on Monday, 3 November (6pm)

Recruit our graduates to help with your short-term staffing needs
(31 Oct 2014)
If you need to fill a short-term vacancy, then the University’s own Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) could be your answer

Find out how Government communications work
(31 Oct 2014)
On 18 November, Alex Aiken, Executive Director for Government Communications, is coming to the University to deliver a guest lecture about his senior role and the challenges facing the modern Civil Service

November Monthly Cycle to Work Event
(31 Oct 2014)
The next Corridor Manchester monthly cycle event will take place on Wednesday, 5 November (8–9am) at Business School Café, Manchester Metropolitan University