News archive – January 2015
Do you prefer to read UniLife online?
(05 Jan 2015)
Here's how to opt out of the print copies
Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2014
(05 Jan 2015)
Thank you for the generous donations of toys, food and financial donations towards this year’s Christmas Project
Have you returned with any new gadgets?
(05 Jan 2015)
If you've arrived back after the Christmas break with a new personally owned laptop, smartphone or tablet, we have instructions on how to get it set up on some of our services.
Remembering Lieutenant George Dixon, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment
(05 Jan 2015)
Killed in action on Tuesday 20th October 1914 at Les Trois Maisons, near La Bassee, age 26
Manchester Museum wins Lever Prize 2015
(05 Jan 2015)
The Museum has won the prestigious Lever Prize 2015 for the project Real Life Science
Researchers - Find out more about Electronic Lab Notebooks
(05 Jan 2015)
Our next Research IT lunchtime seminar will be a presentation by Research Space on their Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) solution RSpace which has been designed for Universities. All University staff and Postgraduate students involved in research are welcome to attend this free event.
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(05 Jan 2015)
Announcing the winner of the January draw
Report bullying, harassment or discrimination online and get support
(05 Jan 2015)
The We Get It campaign is now challenging all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination
Confucianism, Contemporary Chinese Culture and Mandarin
(05 Jan 2015)
A session for colleagues new to engaging with China on Thursday, 22 January 2015 (9.30am – 12.30pm) in Samuel Alexander Building, A202
A woolly Wolfson Christmas
(06 Jan 2015)
The Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre (WMIC) held their Christmas/woolly jumper day on Friday, 19 December
Leader in dementia services made CBE
(06 Jan 2015)
The University of Manchester’s Professor Alistair Burns has been made a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to health and social care – particularly dementia care
Introducing the new Social Responsibility Awards
(06 Jan 2015)
Eleven new awards for social responsibility have been launched for the 2014/15 academic year
University of Manchester wins bid to continue work in mental health and safety
(06 Jan 2015)
The University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH) has been awarded a three-year contract by the HealthCare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) to continue managing the Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review programme
Senior Managers courses
(06 Jan 2015)
The Staff Training and Development Unit offer two courses specifically designed to enhance and develop Senior Management skills
Social Responsibility Communication Guidelines now available
(06 Jan 2015)
The Office for Social Responsibility and the Division of Communications and Marketing have recently worked together to produced a set of resources to support staff across the University when communicating about social responsibility
Ebola virus disease: latest guidance for returning staff
(06 Jan 2015)
Public health recommendations for returning workers who are contacts of Ebola virus disease (EVD) but who have no symptoms
All about Quorn – with Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK (free event)
(07 Jan 2015)
Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK, will be joining Uomfoodies, to speak and answer any questions that you may have on 29 January (5-7pm) in A4, Samuel Alexander Building (behind the Students' Union)
Temporary suspension of IT Service Desk
(07 Jan 2015)
Due a complete power failure in the Renold Building and the Sackville Street Building, the IT Service Desk is not currently available
Staff benefits update
(07 Jan 2015)
Welcome back after the break! This is the first staff benefits update of 2015 with updates and offers to help save you money in January and all year round
Power restored to North Campus
(07 Jan 2015)
Power has now been restored to North Campus following the incident earlier on Wednesday, 7 January.
Invitation to the inaugural Pankhurst lecture delivered by Shami Chakrabarti
(08 Jan 2015)
On Thursday, 26 February 2015 in Whitworth Hall (5–6pm followed by a drinks reception)
BBC media training for BAME experts in Manchester/North
(08 Jan 2015)
The BBC Academy is organising a day of free introductions to the world of broadcasting in Salford on Thursday, the 26th of February to encourage more BAME experts to put themselves forward as experts for the media - and help increase the number of BAME experts on TV
Memorial service for Professor Jack Lewis, Department of Chemistry (1961-67)
(08 Jan 2015)
A Memorial Service will be held at Robinson College, University of Cambridge, at 2 pm on Saturday, 28 February 2015 for Professor Jack Lewis - Lord Lewis of Newnham, FRS
Obituary: Sir John Mason
(08 Jan 2015)
Sir John Mason, Chancellor of UMIST from 1986 to 1996, has died aged 91
Stationery delivery schedule changes
(09 Jan 2015)
Pilot scheme for 2015
Professor Aneez Esmail awarded prestigious fellowship
(09 Jan 2015)
Healthcare expert recognised for his leadership and significant contribution to the field
New PR7 Form
(09 Jan 2015)
Non-University and external personnel expenses/fee claim form
University hosts UK film premiere
(09 Jan 2015)
Free screening of powerful story from Tibet
Book now for HEI Seminar on Staff Survey
(09 Jan 2015)
On Wednesday, 28 January 2015 (12.30 - 1.45pm, with light refreshments from 12.15pm) in Nowgen Centre, Grafton Street
USS information
(09 Jan 2015)
Update on scheme funding from the trustee
For the attention of University and College Union (UCU) members
(09 Jan 2015)
Industrial Action Short of a Strike by University and College Union (UCU) Members
New support for staff organising events and conferences
(09 Jan 2015)
ConferCare update
Academic Masterclasses for Spring 2015
(09 Jan 2015)
Places available on the new programme
Manchester Policy Week success
(09 Jan 2015)
New infographic tells the story
Award for e-MERLIN telescope team
(09 Jan 2015)
A team who helped developed one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
Award for e-MERLIN telescope team
(09 Jan 2015)
A team who helped developed one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
Help develop our local schools – and your skills and experience
(12 Jan 2015)
Join our highly successful School Governors Initiative
Coaching with Resident String Quartet "Quatuor Danel"
(12 Jan 2015)
On Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January, at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
Bone density screening at the Sugden Centre
(12 Jan 2015)
Have your bone density tested for £30 on Tuesday, 3 February 2015
New Year, New you – Active Manchester enrolment courses start 26 January
(12 Jan 2015)
Come and join in the fun, learn a new activity and improve your co-ordination, strength, flexibility or just de-stress: we have sessions to suit all levels
Free Badminton with Sporticipate
(12 Jan 2015)
Programme to bring together staff and playing sport
Take part in Bogle, a 24 hour sponsored walk or cycle around Greater Manchester
(12 Jan 2015)
Raise money for the NSPCC or a charity of your choice on 6/7 March
Get involved in University research
(13 Jan 2015)
By volunteering to take part in research studies and trials, members of staff can play a very real part in supporting our students and our research
Whitworth Art Gallery Director named CityLife Cultural Hero
(13 Jan 2015)
Maria Balshaw has been selected from a shortlist packed with influential people from around Greater Manchester as the person who had made the greatest mark on the region in 2014
A Managers Introduction to the Student Experience Toolkit
(13 Jan 2015)
Places now availble on this fun and informal introduction
Ximbio/UMIP research reagent event
(13 Jan 2015)
UMIP will be hosting Ximbio (www.Ximb.io) at the University on 20 and 21 January
Sir George Bain to deliver inaugural 50th anniversary lecture
(13 Jan 2015)
To mark the start of MBS’ 50th anniversary in 2015, Sir George Bain will be delivering the first of an annual series of lectures commemorating the work of MBS’ founding director, Professor Grigor McClelland
Research Ethics Workshops
(13 Jan 2015)
A series of workshops aimed primarily at UREC members, Signatories, PIs and Supervisors will run from January to July 2015
University storms up Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
(14 Jan 2015)
In 2014, the University not only entered the Stonewall Top 100 Employers, but went straight to 43rd place (out of 397 organisations)
Are you returning from maternity or paternity or adoption leave?
(14 Jan 2015)
Come along to one of our lunchtime peer support group sessions
Train as a Mediator and help us support staff and students?
(14 Jan 2015)
Following a review of the University’s Mediation Service in 2014, we are looking to recruit two new mediators with knowledge and experience of the kinds of issues faced by students
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
(14 Jan 2015)
Remember to access and prepare your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new academic year
Collaboration for Cosmetic Innovation - Industry & Academic R&D Showcase
(14 Jan 2015)
Don’t miss out, only a few places left at this event to be held at the Manchester Institute of Biology on Monday, 26 January (10am - 6pm)
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Award
(14 Jan 2015)
Nominations for PSS staff in Faculties, central Professional Support Services, the Library and Cultural Institutions are invited by Monday, 9 February 2015
Staff benefits update
(14 Jan 2015)
Ways to help you save money getting healthier!
Making sparks fly
(15 Jan 2015)
Professor Danielle George delivered the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES at the Royal Institution of Great Britain
President picks her Desert Island Discs
(15 Jan 2015)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell was the first castaway of 2015 on BBC Radio Four's fantasy island
USS update
(15 Jan 2015)
Message from the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Fall in love again: the Whitworth’s opening weekend
(15 Jan 2015)
It’s official: the Whitworth reopens on 14 February 2015
Jodrell Bank and John Rylands Library help The One Show to make music
(15 Jan 2015)
'Music of the Spheres', a short film to be shown on BBC 1's The One Show on Friday, 16 January (7pm), will feature an interview with Dr Tim O'Brien at Jodrell Bank and a look at two 17th century books held in The John Rylands Library
The Alan Turing Cryptography Competition 2015
(15 Jan 2015)
Do you know anyone who is in Year 11* or below, interested in secret codes and would like to win some great prizes? Then why not encourage them to take part in the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition?
Suspension of industrial action by UCU
(15 Jan 2015)
Message from the Director of Human Resources
Introducing the new Social Responsibility Awards
(15 Jan 2015)
The University has recently launched twelve new awards for social responsibility for the 2014/15 academic year
Abstract and registration open for British Microcirculation Society Meeting 2015
(16 Jan 2015)
Submit your abstract and register now for meeting to be held at the University on Thursday, 16 and Friday 17 April 2015
Free eye examination at University Teaching Clinic
(16 Jan 2015)
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test): offer open to all students, staff and general public
Double award for Life Sciences Professor
(16 Jan 2015)
The US Society of Toxicology (SOT) has announced that Professor Ian Kimber will receive the SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award for 2015
Triumph for EPS-PSS team in first ever staff five-a-side tournament
(16 Jan 2015)
SPORT Manchester’s pilot event for staff sport was a huge success
Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Samuel Alexander
(16 Jan 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University
Adobe Creative Cloud is replacing Creative Suite 6 at the end of February
(16 Jan 2015)
Adobe’s Creative Suite 6 has been superseded by the Creative Cloud products. At the end of February 2015 Adobe will no longer be selling the earlier Creative Suite software through the academic pricing agreement which we subscribe to.
Changing your IT support for the better
(16 Jan 2015)
Sneak peek at the new IT Services
Reform of USS
(16 Jan 2015)
Universities UK has confirmed that there is now a potential joint (UUK and UCU) proposal for reform to USS for consideration at the next meeting of the JNC scheduled for 29 January
How does a machine smell? Better than it did
(16 Jan 2015)
Scientists have come up with a way of creating sensors which could allow machines to smell more accurately humans
Sexuality Summer School: Queer Arts as Activism
(16 Jan 2015)
The Sexuality Summer School 2015 (18-22 May) will bring to Manchester an extraordinary line-up of scholars, artists, performers, filmmakers and writers, organised by the Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture (CSSC) at the University
Man City: another great University invention?
(16 Jan 2015)
Retired history lecturer Stephen Rigby has reviewed a book detailing the history of one of the city’s two beloved football clubs – and unearthed a surprising link between our University and the Blue Army
University medic receives Ebola award from Prime Minister
(16 Jan 2015)
A doctor who led the first wave of NHS volunteers for the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone has today been named the UK’s 200th Point of Light by Prime Minister David Cameron
Research Review Exercise
(19 Jan 2015)
The Research Review Exercise is currently under way and academic staff are invited to select their strongest research outputs for review and tell us about their research impact and esteem
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
(19 Jan 2015)
On Friday 23 January, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
University achieves double success with network funding bids
(19 Jan 2015)
The University has made two successful bids, one local and one national, for funding under the National Networks for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO) for two networks of which it is a partner member
Do you have an interesting translational research idea?
(19 Jan 2015)
More than £1M funding available under the MRC Confidence in Concept (CiC) scheme
Senate Elections 2015
(19 Jan 2015)
A number of appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will terminate on 31 August 2015. Members of the academic and research staff who are interested in the work of the Senate are encouraged to seek nomination
Manchester Teaching Awards 2015
(19 Jan 2015)
Encourage students to nominate their favourite lecturers, postgraduate teachers and support staff by 27 March
Helping you to promote student experience surveys
(20 Jan 2015)
Toolkits are now available online for both Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) and National Student Survey (NSS), which will be open from 2 February to 30 April
University welcomes stage and screen actor Toby Jones
(20 Jan 2015)
On Tuesday 20 January 2015 at 6pm at the John Casken Lecture Theatre (Martin Harris Centre)
Dementia Friends information sessions – new dates added
(20 Jan 2015)
Dementia Friends is a national initiative run by Alzheimer's Society and one of the University's social responsibility flagship programmes
Achieving Your Potential: development programme for staff with a disability
(21 Jan 2015)
Booking is now open for this programme (three one-day workshops accompanied by two one-to-one development coaching sessions) running between March and September 2015
Tax Free Childcare Scheme – Autumn 2015
(21 Jan 2015)
The Government is launching the new Tax-Free Childcare Scheme in the autumn of 2015 – although a precise date is still not available at this time
Social Media Guidelines
(21 Jan 2015)
The University of Manchester has launched an updated set of Social Media Guidelines which have been developed to provide everyone at the University, from communications professionals to department administrators, with basic guidance on how best to use social media to achieve their communications aims and objectives
Martin Harris Centre launches spring 2015 events programme
(21 Jan 2015)
The latest events brochure for The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama is now available. There are events to suit all tastes and many are free of charge.
Earth Week 2015
(21 Jan 2015)
From 9 to 13 February the Students’ Union will be running ‘Earth Week’ across the University campus
Bake cakes and help raise funds for Time to Change
(21 Jan 2015)
Thursday, 5 February 2015 is Time to Talk Day and mental health charity Time to Change is asking the nation to take five minutes to have a conversation about mental health
All about Quorn - with Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK (free event)
(21 Jan 2015)
Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK, will be joining Uomfoodies, to speak and answer any questions that you may have on 29 January (5-7pm) in A4, Samuel Alexander Building (behind the Students' Union)
FMHS Fellowship Academy - two years on
(21 Jan 2015)
On Friday, 30 January 2015, Lecture Theatre A, University Place (12.30-5.30pm)
Call for Living Lab proposals for Manchester Engineering Campus Development
(21 Jan 2015)
The University Living Lab project seeks to develop the University campus as a site for applied teaching and research around sustainability and low carbon
Staff benefits update
(21 Jan 2015)
Benefits and discounts that won’t give you the chills!
Reform of USS
(22 Jan 2015)
Benefit estimator now available
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
(22 Jan 2015)
Remember to access and prepare your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new academic year
Are we Charlie? A round table to contextualise the recent Paris killings
(22 Jan 2015)
Free public event, open to all on Friday 30 January 2015 (5-7pm) in Lecture Theatre A, University Place
Places available on Strategy & Leading Change
(22 Jan 2015)
This introductory course is aimed at team leaders, supervisors and managers who are relatively unfamiliar with the topics of strategy and change management/leadership.
Teachers feel pressure to 'standardise' their accents in class
(22 Jan 2015)
Teachers feel under pressure to change their accents to be understood in the classroom, according to a study carried out at the University
Research shows the hands-on dad isn’t a new phenomenon
(22 Jan 2015)
The 21st Century dad – as defined by celebrity fathers such as David Beckham, Brad Pitt and Jamie Oliver – isn’t a new phenomenon according to research from the universities of Manchester and Leeds
MUMS Opera: Acis and Galatea
(22 Jan 2015)
On Thursday 29 and Saturday 31 January, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
University launches 2015 apprenticeship campaign
(22 Jan 2015)
The University has launched its 2015 apprenticeship campaign to encourage managers across the institution to consider hiring apprentices when suitable vacancies arise
Afghanistan in Transition: Humanitarian Action in a Fragile Context
(22 Jan 2015)
Roundtable discussion on Thursday 5 February 2015, 5.30pm at the John Rylands Library
Bogdanow Lectures in Holocaust Studies 2015
(22 Jan 2015)
Agency in the Holocaust: Perpetrators, Survivors, Rescuers by Professor Christopher Browning on 27-29 January 2015 in the Arts Lecture Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building
Film celebrates centenary of Nobel Prize winner Arthur Lewis
(23 Jan 2015)
Pioneer of development economics would have been 100 today
Celebrating Community Action
(23 Jan 2015)
Nominations now open for our Volunteer of the Year awards
Whitworth Art Gallery hosts special edition of BBC’s Front Row
(23 Jan 2015)
Radio 4’s live arts programme celebrates gallery's re-opening
An evening of music, literature – and medicine
(23 Jan 2015)
See our young medics showcase a range of artistic talents
Kids' Summer Camp 2015 at Armitage Sports Centre
(26 Jan 2015)
25% discount for University staff
Suggest a student to stand in the Students' Union Exec Team Elections
(26 Jan 2015)
Does one of your students have what it takes to lead the Students’ Union?
Free Lunchtime Concert: Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
(26 Jan 2015)
On Thursday 29 January, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
Mandatory exit checklist
(26 Jan 2015)
Managers and staff are asked to note that there is a mandatory procedure in place for when a person leaves the employment of the University
Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Catherine Chisholm
(26 Jan 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University
Spectacular installation in the Whitworth's new landscape gallery
(26 Jan 2015)
One of the exhibitions that the Whitworth curators are currently installing is a new show by Chinese-born artist Cai Guo-Qiang
Free dodgeball with Sporticipate
(26 Jan 2015)
Programme to bring together staff and playing sport
Service of Thanksgiving for body donors
(27 Jan 2015)
On Wednesday, 4 March 2015 (12.30pm for 12.45pm) in The Whitworth Hall
Tim Crouch: I, Malvolio
(27 Jan 2015)
On Wednesday 28 January at 6pm at the John Thaw Studio Theatre (Martin Harris Centre)
Result of UCU ballot in respect of USS pension reform proposals
(27 Jan 2015)
Message from Director of Human Resources
Research beacons: Global challenges, Manchester solutions
(27 Jan 2015)
The University’s broad and interdisciplinary approach to research is helping to answer some of the world’s biggest questions
All about Quorn - with Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK (free event)
(27 Jan 2015)
Kevin Brennan, director of Quorn UK, will be joining Uomfoodies, to speak and answer any questions that you may have on 29 January (5-7pm) in A4, Samuel Alexander Building (behind the Students' Union)
Policy@Manchester: Open Lecture on work of a Shadow Minister with Lucy Powell MP
(27 Jan 2015)
Free event on Friday, 13 February (11am-12.30pm) in Lecture Theatre 2 (Ground Floor), Crawford House (refreshments upon arrival)
Senate Elections 2015
(28 Jan 2015)
A number of appointments to the elected category of the Senate’s membership will terminate on 31 August 2015. Members of the academic and research staff who are interested in the work of the Senate are encouraged to seek nomination
Latest issue of ArtsResearch online now
(28 Jan 2015)
ArtsResearch is the research bulletin published by the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Manchester Children’s Rights are recruiting volunteer Independent Visitors
(28 Jan 2015)
Want to do something amazing in your spare time? Independent Visitors help young people in care in Manchester and throughout the North West to meet their full potential
Interested in becoming a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow?
(28 Jan 2015)
Join in a Twitter chat on Friday, 30 January to find out what the Wellcome Trust is looking for, and what makes this scheme different from the average academic fellowship
Can Cameron capture women’s votes?
(28 Jan 2015)
Join Professor Francesca Gains for the third Pankhurst Politics Seminar, who will be asking can ‘Cameron capture women’s votes?’ on Wednesday, 4 February (2-3pm) in Room 3.204, University Place
Meet our external printers
(28 Jan 2015)
Procurement Office hosts supplier open day on Wednesday, 28 January (10am-3.30pm) in Whitworth Hall
Global Impact Awards for students wanting to travel in summer 2015
(28 Jan 2015)
Do you know of a student wanting to travel in the summer of 2015?
Mike is making a difference
(28 Jan 2015)
Dr Mike Donmall is a trustee of a homelessness charity and supports local homeless people
Economic Impact award for SEAES team
(28 Jan 2015)
The work of a team from SEAES has been recognised, after they won an impact award for developing new instruments for monitoring drinking water and emissions of gas from the ground.
Economic Impact award for SEAES team
(28 Jan 2015)
The work of a team from SEAES has been recognised, after they won an impact award for developing new instruments for monitoring drinking water and emissions of gas from the ground.
Do you know a #VoluntHero?
(28 Jan 2015)
Say a great big thank you during Student Volunteering Week!
HEI Seminars 2015
(28 Jan 2015)
The Higher Education Institution Seminars are organised by the Staff Training and Development unit and are aimed at providing knowledge and insights into some of the key themes and issues affecting the running of the University as a higher education institution
Staff benefits update
(28 Jan 2015)
Looking ahead to half term, pamper your feet and keep your baby cosy!
Minister visits Manchester following £40 million funding announcement
(29 Jan 2015)
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has visited The University of Manchester’s Institute of Biotechnology to meet scientists working on Synthetic Biology after announcing £40 million of funding for this cutting edge research.
Minister visits Manchester following £40 million funding announcement
(29 Jan 2015)
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has visited The University of Manchester’s Institute of Biotechnology to meet scientists working on Synthetic Biology after announcing £40 million of funding for this cutting edge research.
Manchester University Music Society Opera, 'Acis and Galatea' Opens Tonight
(29 Jan 2015)
Two night run on Thursday 29 and Saturday 31 January, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
Tonight: Inaugural Grigor McLelland lecture marks start of MBS' 50th anniversary
(29 Jan 2015)
Professor Sir George Bain talks about The future of the National Minimum Wage on Thursday, 29 January (5pm)
Blackboard Maintenance from 11pm today (Thursday 29 January)
(29 Jan 2015)
Work is taking place tonight that will affect the email tool within Blackboard. Note: This does not affect regular staff or student email (Outlook / Microsoft Exchange)
Revolt on Right is Political Book of the Year
(29 Jan 2015)
A book co-written by a political scientist from the University has won the prestigious Political Book of the Year award at the Paddy Power Political Book Awards
UoM Sustainability in the Curriculum meeting
(29 Jan 2015)
On Wednesday, 18 February (2-4pm) in University Place, Room 5.211
Exhibition honours man who brought literature to the masses
(29 Jan 2015)
An exhibition featuring the first publisher to be credited with making literature affordable to the masses is being launched today (29 January) at The John Rylands Library
February’s Cycle to Work heads to RNCM (on Thursday!)
(29 Jan 2015)
On Thursday, 5 February (8–9am), the ever popular Corridor Manchester monthly cycle event pedals along to the Royal Northern College of Music (main refectory, ground floor)
Enriching the Student Experience – apply for funding for small projects
(29 Jan 2015)
Do you have an idea for a project that could enhance University life and the student experience? If so, we want to hear from you!
UK must aspire to be best place in world to do science, says Professor Brian Cox
(30 Jan 2015)
Science needs to have a higher cultural and political profile, if the UK is to really capitalise on its world leading position according to Professor Brian Cox OBE, the Royal Society’s newly appointed Professor for Public Engagement in Science at The University of Manchester
UK must aspire to be best place in world to do science, says Professor Brian Cox
(30 Jan 2015)
Science needs to have a higher cultural and political profile, if the UK is to really capitalise on its world leading position according to Professor Brian Cox OBE, the Royal Society’s newly appointed Professor for Public Engagement in Science at The University of Manchester
Update on USS
(30 Jan 2015)
A further update on progress with discussions concerning changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Hoseasons flash sale
(30 Jan 2015)
Hoseasons has announced a special flash sale for you this weekend only!