News archive – March 2015

Nominations now open for role of Chancellor of The University of Manchester
(02 Mar 2015)
2015 is an exciting year in the life of the University as we get ready for the election of a new Chancellor

Your ideas wanted for Policy Week 2015
(02 Mar 2015)
Planning is now well under way for Policy Week 2015, which has the theme Science, Technology and Public Policy – and organisers are looking for great event ideas from colleagues across the University

Turnitin and Blackboard unavailable temporarily during this weekend
(02 Mar 2015)
Turnitin will be unavailable from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, 7 March and Blackboard from 1am to 5am on Sunday, 8 March

Apprenticeship was a ‘Turing-point’ for Ramez and his family
(02 Mar 2015)
The University has launched its 2015 apprenticeship campaign to encourage managers across the organisation to consider hiring apprentices when suitable vacancies arise; it has set a target of at least 100 apprentices in post by the end of the year. Here, we talk to Ramez, the second of our featured apprentices:

Faculty of Life Sciences take action on Staff Survey issues
(02 Mar 2015)
The Faculty took the responses to the Staff Survey very seriously and put in place an action plan to address the issues that were identified

Remembering Lt Col Walter Loring, 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
(02 Mar 2015)
Killed on Saturday, 24 October 1914 during the 1st Battle of Ypres, Belgium, age 46

Researchers: Download the March 2015 edition of the Research IT Newsletter
(02 Mar 2015)
The 23rd in a regular series of updates on IT research support and facilities for postgraduates, researchers and academics of The University of Manchester.

Free Lunchtime Concert: Leah Stuttard: The Wool Merchant and the Harp
(02 Mar 2015)
On Thursday 5 March, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Report bullying, harassment or discrimination online and get support
(02 Mar 2015)
The We Get It campaign is challenging all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination

Events for University staff at the Catholic Chaplaincy
(02 Mar 2015)
The University Catholic Chaplaincy, situated next to the Holy Name Church on Oxford Road, is hosting a series of events to support Catholic staff at the University

Research beacons: Addressing global inequalities
(02 Mar 2015)
The University is advancing our understanding of the world in which we live, addressing global inequalities to improve lives

Getting round campus made even easier!
(02 Mar 2015)
The Disabled Go app is now available to download

Faculty of EPS take action on Staff Survey issues
(03 Mar 2015)
Since the Staff Survey in 2013 staff in EPS have been working hard to implement the changes identified following the results of the survey

Psappha Concert
(03 Mar 2015)
On Friday 6 March, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey now open
(04 Mar 2015)
This week saw the launch of the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)

UniLife is out now
(04 Mar 2015)
You can download the March 2015 issue of UniLife

Bishop of Manchester to open unique film series
(04 Mar 2015)
The Bishop of Manchester will open The University’s Playing God Film Series on Thursday 5 March. This unique film series, which is the first of its kind, will focus on the roles of science and religion in movies.

Professional Support Services take action on Staff Survey issues
(04 Mar 2015)
The PSS took the responses to the Staff Survey very seriously and put in place an action plan to address the issues that were identified

Update on today’s major incident on North Campus
(04 Mar 2015)
The chemical that caused the major incident on North Campus today has been removed from Pariser Building for safe disposal and the Police cordon around Sackville Street has been lifted.

Wind Orchestra (MUWO) and String Orchestra Concert
(04 Mar 2015)
On Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Fellowship Academy two years on
(04 Mar 2015)
On Friday, 17 April 2015 (9am-5.30pm) in Jean McFarlane Building

Inaugural Pankhurst Lecture delivered by Shami Chakrabarti
(04 Mar 2015)
Nearly 600 people attended the inaugural Pankhurst Lecture delivered by Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty and Honorary Professor in the School of Law at Manchester

International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March
(04 Mar 2015)
The University is supporting the Wonder Woman 2015 campaign which is celebrating British women in the run up to International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March

Let’s talk about sex
(04 Mar 2015)
On Wednesday, 11 March 2015 (7-10pm) at Museum of Science of Industry

The University Furniture Store
(04 Mar 2015)
The University has been successfully operating the “Furniture Store” for several years – this ensures that furniture being disposed of around campus is re-used/recycled

Staff benefits update
(04 Mar 2015)
The start of March brings spring-like weather and much more: the latest monthly newsletter from our discounts provider Perkz, Superbreak and offers for The Body Shop and Venus!

Staff Survey 2015 opens on Monday, 9 March
(05 Mar 2015)
Next Monday you will receive an email from 'Surveys, Staff' and the subject line will be 'University of Manchester Staff Survey'

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile in supporting their community?
(05 Mar 2015)
The deadline for the University’s Volunteer of the Year is fast approaching, so get your nominations in by Sunday, 22 March 2015

Faculty of Humanities take action on Staff Survey issues
(05 Mar 2015)
Since the Staff Survey in 2013 staff in Humanities have been working hard to implement the changes identified following the results of the survey

Discuss Education in England after 2015
(05 Mar 2015)
Have your say with politicians from the three main political parties

Summer term: Be Active eight-week course
(05 Mar 2015)
Get fit and toned for the summer!

New Vice-President and Dean announced for Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
(05 Mar 2015)
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Ian Greer as the new Vice-President and Dean to lead the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences.

Review of Life Sciences and cognate disciplines
(05 Mar 2015)
The Review Group is consulting with leaders in the Life Sciences and cognate disciplines in this University and beyond, but it is also keen to hear the views of as many colleagues as possible from across the University

Dementia Friends Information Session
(05 Mar 2015)
Tuesday, 10 March at noon in Room 1.6, MBS West

Charity Cake Sale in April
(05 Mar 2015)
UoMfoodies to host fundraiser for stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands

University shortlisted in diversity awards
(05 Mar 2015)
We are finalists in Diverse Company Award: Education

New North West network to strengthen German understanding
(05 Mar 2015)
University in initiative to build links and celebrate impact of Germany in region

Join the Manchester International Festival - at a discounted rate
(05 Mar 2015)
As a thank you for the University's generous support of Manchester International Festival, you are being offered reduced rate membership of the Festival as one of the staff benefits from this partnership

Open your eyes to the arts: volunteer at Manchester International Festival
(05 Mar 2015)
The University is sponsoring MIF for the first time in 2015 and our staff are invited to take part in the volunteers programme

Manchester International Festival - priority booking for University staff
(05 Mar 2015)
Choose from world premieres and special events during 18 extraordinary days: 2-19 July 2015

Experiencing the eclipse with Jodrell Bank
(05 Mar 2015)
Solar glasses to safely observe a rare and beautiful astronomical event [NOTE: the solar glasses have now sold out]

Treat mum on Mother's Day
(06 Mar 2015)
A meal and hand-made chocolates at the University's Chancellor's hotel

Anything Goes
(06 Mar 2015)
Best seats in the house for Cole Porter classic

Celebrating our Wonder Women
(06 Mar 2015)
University marks International Women's Day with film

Nominations now open for role of Chancellor of The University of Manchester
(09 Mar 2015)
2015 is an exciting year in the life of the University as we get ready for the election of a new Chancellor

Staff Survey 2015 is now open!
(09 Mar 2015)
You now have six weeks to complete the Staff Survey 2015 and make your voice heard

Elections to the General Assembly of the University
(09 Mar 2015)
Nominations are being sought by Tuesday, 10 March for election to vacancies on General Assembly

Faculty of MHS take action on Staff Survey issues
(09 Mar 2015)
MHS took a unified approach to tackling the issues raised in the Staff Survey, with Schools and Institutes working together to address common issues

Apprenticeship has shown universities in new light
(09 Mar 2015)
The University has launched its 2015 apprenticeship campaign to encourage managers across the organisation to consider hiring apprentices when suitable vacancies arise; it has set a target of at least 100 apprentices in post by the end of the year

Wood Street Mission Lottery
(09 Mar 2015)
Announcing the winner for March

Mark's heartfelt half marathon
(09 Mar 2015)
Mark Booth from the School of Materials/School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science ran the Paris Half Marathon on Sunday, 8 March

Join Book Break: a reading group for the time-poor
(09 Mar 2015)
First session on Thursday, 19 March (4-5.30pm) in the Chill Out Room, Wellbeing Rooms, Precinct Centre (just opposite the Precinct Library)

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(09 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

Music Research Seminar: 'Roger Marsh: in conversation'
(09 Mar 2015)
On Thursday 12 March, 4.15pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Free Lunchtime Concert: Philip Thomas Christian Wolff – 64 years of music
(09 Mar 2015)
On Thursday 12 March, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Make a child eggstra happy this Easter
(09 Mar 2015)
The Wood Street Mission is helping local families in need to give chocolate eggs to their children this Easter

Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Arthur Lewis
(09 Mar 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(10 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

WATCH: Karen Heaton talks about the Thank You Scheme
(10 Mar 2015)
Watch Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources, speak about the University’s ‘Thank You’ scheme that was launched as a result of the Staff Survey 2013

Manchester shortlisted for five Guardian University Awards
(10 Mar 2015)
Five entries submitted by the University for the 2015 Guardian University Awards have been shortlisted

Six chances to win an iPad!
(10 Mar 2015)
If you complete your Staff Survey before Friday, 13 March you'll be entered into six weekly prize draws to win an iPad

Spread the love through Workplace Giving
(10 Mar 2015)
It’s Comic Relief this weekend, so why not spread the love this week and support a charity close to your heart from your pay? There's a £10 bonus if you do

First ever run-commuting event
(10 Mar 2015)
On Thursday, 19 March 2015 (12–2pm) in i-Zone, Ground Floor, University Place

Review of Life Sciences and cognate disciplines
(10 Mar 2015)
The Review Group is consulting with leaders in the Life Sciences and cognate disciplines in this University and beyond, but it is also keen to hear the views of as many colleagues as possible from across the University

Caroline Dive is an International Women’s Day winner
(10 Mar 2015)
The Deputy Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute has won a Manchester International Women's Day award

Vaganza presents Eastern Exchanges, Part 1 Free Lunchtime Concert
(10 Mar 2015)
On Friday 13 March, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Vaganza presents Eastern Exchanges, Part 2 Evening Concert
(10 Mar 2015)
On Friday 13 March, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Manchester Business School advances to regional finals of $1 million Hult Prize
(10 Mar 2015)
A team of MBS students is going head-to-head with other top-tier schools in the world’s largest student competition, competing for $1 million in start-up funding to solve President Clinton’s Early Childhood Challenge

President and Vice-Chancellor shows Manchester to the world at MIPIM
(10 Mar 2015)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell has spoken at MIPIM, one of the world’s largest property conferences today

Staff cricketers return to the crease - why not join them?
(10 Mar 2015)
Following last year's run to the cup semi-final and the agonising defeat by just three runs, The University of Manchester Staff Cricket team is preparing to do battle again

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(11 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

USS – Employer Consultation 2015
(11 Mar 2015)
The consultation over proposed changes to future benefits in USS will start on 16 March 2015

What do you think about communication at the University?
(11 Mar 2015)
By completing the Staff Survey 2015 you can give your opinion on a range of topics

An update on PDR review from last Staff Survey
(11 Mar 2015)
An update on the progress of the working group established to address the University-level issues around the Performance and Development Review process from the Staff Survey 2013

LITERATURE LIVE: Susan Stewart and Rebecca Perry
(11 Mar 2015)
On Monday 16 March, 6.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff benefits update
(12 Mar 2015)
Great offers for Mother’s Day, Run to Work event, Perkz, Free Wills, Tabley Wedding Fair

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(12 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

eMentor provides online learning resources for all
(12 Mar 2015)
This new website was launched to provide support for leaders and managers in response to feedback from the Staff Survey 2013

Manchester enters top 50 of THE World Reputation Rankings
(12 Mar 2015)
The University is ranked #50 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2015

New Vice-President and Dean for EPS faculty
(12 Mar 2015)
Professor Martin Schröder has been appointed as the new Vice-President and Dean for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester.

MUMS Chamber Orchestra and Ensembles Concert
(12 Mar 2015)
On Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Kids' Summer Camp 2015
(12 Mar 2015)
Keep the kids active and having lots of fun this summer

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(13 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

Academic’s hooray for Bollywood
(13 Mar 2015)
Lecturer in Screen Studies helps compile Time Out’s 100 best Bollywood films

Chancellors gourmet nights are back!
(13 Mar 2015)
Try our popular dining experience

University links with Mexico
(13 Mar 2015)
Three landmark agreements to promote and strengthen scientific development

Communications: we’re listening
(13 Mar 2015)
In response to feedback from the 2013 Staff Survey, the Faculties and the PSS have been working to improve their internal and external communications, with a particular emphasis on two-way communication

Rainbow Christian Centre is fundraising for a day trip
(13 Mar 2015)
Self-funded local charity Rainbow is planning to take local people on a ‘Big Church Day Out’ event this year

Get involved in University research
(13 Mar 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

Celebrating science as part of British Science Week 2015
(13 Mar 2015)
The University is proud to be supporting British Science Week (13 to 22 March), a ten-day programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities across the UK for people of all ages

Sporticipate events in March
(13 Mar 2015)
Recreational Varsity, Women Only Five-A-Side and Mixed Self-Defence

Nominations now open for role of Chancellor of The University of Manchester
(16 Mar 2015)
2015 is an exciting year in the life of the University as we get ready for the election of a new Chancellor

Make a child eggstra happy this Easter
(16 Mar 2015)
Wood Street Mission are helping local families in need to give chocolate eggs to their children this Easter

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(16 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

Courses to help improve researchers' computational skills
(16 Mar 2015)
There are a number of different training opportunities available for researchers and staff to help them improve their computational skills.

ICS Green Impact Team Meat Free Lunch
(16 Mar 2015)
In support of Beating Bowel Cancer

WATCH: How you can make a difference to the homeless charity, The Mustard Tree
(16 Mar 2015)
Watch Soraya Sheikh-Ambrose from Manchester-based homeless charity, The Mustard Tree, speak about how you can make a difference by completing the Staff Survey 2015

First iPad winner announced!
(16 Mar 2015)
Dominic McCullagh wins iPad thanks to Staff Survey 2015 - complete your survey for your chance to win one too!

Join Book Break: a reading group for the time-poor
(16 Mar 2015)
First session on Thursday, 19 March (4-5.30pm) in the Chill Out Room, Wellbeing Rooms, Precinct Centre (just opposite the Precinct Library)

Visit the Tabley House Collection for free
(16 Mar 2015)
University staff have free access to the Tabley House Collection at Knutsford from April to October

Manchester University Big Band (MUBB) Concert
(16 Mar 2015)
On Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Five more chances to win an iPad!
(17 Mar 2015)
If you complete your Staff Survey before Friday, 20 March you'll be entered into the five remaining weekly prize draws to win an iPad

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(17 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

WATCH: Patrick Johnson talks about zero tolerance to bullying and discrimination
(17 Mar 2015)
Watch Patrick Johnson, Head of Equality and Diversity, talk about what has been done to tackle bullying and discrimination issues raised in the Staff Survey 2013

Summer Season 2015 at Contact
(17 Mar 2015)
Summer includes an outstanding run of brand new performances produced and commissioned by Contact, working with a wealth of national partners

CLASS Network Conference
(17 Mar 2015)
Last few places remaining for the conference on Wednesday, 1 April in the Alan Turing Building

Stargazing Live at Jodrell Bank
(17 Mar 2015)
Join Professor Brian Cox and Dara O'Briain live for the biggest astronomical event so far this century for three consecutive nights starting on Wednesday, 18 March on BBC2

Music Research Seminar: ‘Modernism, truth, and other naughty words’
(17 Mar 2015)
On Thursday 19 March, 4.15pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Kim Gordon Girl In A Band
(17 Mar 2015)
On Wednesday 18 March, 8pm at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(18 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

Would you like to become a Dementia Friend?
(18 Mar 2015)
To find out more, book your place on one of the monthly information sessions between March and July 2015

What do you think about the University goals and values?
(18 Mar 2015)
By completing the Staff Survey 2015 you can give your opinion on a range of topics

BME Staff Network needs you
(18 Mar 2015)
The BME (Black, Minority and Ethnic) Staff Network is seeking nominations for a new chair and vice chair

The Whitworth one month on
(18 Mar 2015)
The Whitworth, which re-opened after its £15 million renovation on 14 February, has seen a huge rise in visitor numbers since it was last open

eMentor provides online learning resources for all
(18 Mar 2015)
This new website was launched to provide support for leaders and managers in response to feedback from the Staff Survey 2013

Laughter Yoga - Places now available
(18 Mar 2015)
Come along and spend a lunch time de-stressing with STDU!

Linguistically diverse city opens its language barriers
(18 Mar 2015)
In March 2015, The University’s Multilingual Manchester project launched The Language Forum, which will work to ensure all communities in Manchester get equal access to services

Sexuality Summer School: Queer Arts as Activism
(18 Mar 2015)
Between 18 and 22 May 2015, the Sexuality Summer School 2015 will bring to Manchester a combination of scholars, artists, performers, filmmakers and writers

Chinese New Year's workshops in aid of I CAN
(18 Mar 2015)
Manchester holds one of Europe’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations, drawing around 90,000 visitors into the city centre

CEO of Manchester University Press receives Honorary Doctorate
(18 Mar 2015)
At a recent graduation ceremony Curtin University in Australia recognised Dr Frances Pinter’s lifetime service to the publishing industry, and her efforts to broaden access to knowledge, by awarding her an Honorary Doctorate of Letters

Staff benefits update
(18 Mar 2015)
There’s an assortment of benefits and discounts for you this week, including the last few days to register for the latest Workplace Giving offer and March competitions!

‘In Conversation’ with Professor Brian Cox
(18 Mar 2015)
Celebration of Philanthropy on Thursday, 26 March in University Place

Deadline is nearing for staff nominations for Volunteer of the Year
(18 Mar 2015)
It’s your last chance this week to nominate a colleague or yourself for the University’s Volunteer of the Year Awards - the deadline is 22 March

Saying thank you
(19 Mar 2015)
One of the first actions to emerge from Staff Survey 2013 was the launch of the University’s first ‘Thank You’ scheme, implemented by Karen Heaton, Director of Human Resources

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(19 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

The Whitworth – an Instagram hit
(19 Mar 2015)
Images of the gallery have made it into the top ten of worldwide instagram posts with more than half a million views

Opportunity for postgraduate students and academic members of staff
(19 Mar 2015)
Be part of an innovative educational project

University online course wins national award
(19 Mar 2015)
The University is celebrating winning the Guardian University Award for Online and Distance learning for the MOOC “Introduction to Physical Chemistry” at a ceremony last night.

General Assembly elections results
(19 Mar 2015)
New members from 1 September 2015

Two more days to sign up to Workplace Giving and earn a £10 bonus
(19 Mar 2015)
Workplace Giving UK has extended the closing date for their latest bonus offer for new monthly charity donors

Future of age-friendly cities
(19 Mar 2015)
Public debate calls for society to acknowledge the potential and opportunities associated with an older population

Blackboard 9 upgrade
(19 Mar 2015)
Blackboard 9 unavailable Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March 2015

Black Box Theatre Company present Macbeth
(19 Mar 2015)
On Tuesday 24 March to Thursday 26 March, at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Manchester Education Debates
(20 Mar 2015)
Have your say in the run up to the General Election

Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
(20 Mar 2015)
As a result of the Staff Survey 2013, the University has raised awareness in staff and students of how they should report an accident, which all of us are obliged to do

Have you received an email from 'Staff Surveys'?
(20 Mar 2015)
If you have, then it has come from Capita, the company that is administering the Staff Survey 2015 - if you haven't, you should receive it soon!

University lecturers recognised by Higher Education Academy
(20 Mar 2015)
Five academics become Senior Fellows

Treat yourself and raise money for a good cause today
(20 Mar 2015)
Sweet treats for Sense, at 11am in Coupland 1 Building

Dementia research network
(20 Mar 2015)
Do you conduct research in dementia, dementia related or neurodegenerative diseases?

Blackboard 9 unavailable Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March 2015
(20 Mar 2015)
Annual Easter upgrade to improve functionality and add new features

Green Impact teams turn Red for Comic Relief
(20 Mar 2015)
Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences sees two teams raise £190

Campus comes out for the eclipse
(20 Mar 2015)
University staff from Manchester to Jodrell enjoy solar system spectacle

Chancellor officially opens National Graphene Institute
(20 Mar 2015)
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has officially opened the University’s £61m National Graphene Institute (NGI).

Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2015 opens today
(23 Mar 2015)
Have your say on your experience as a researcher here in Manchester from 4pm today (Monday, 23 March)

Developing staff with a disability
(23 Mar 2015)
The University’s first development programme for members of staff with disabilities has now been running for a year with considerable success

Four chances to win an iPad!
(23 Mar 2015)
If you complete your Staff Survey before Friday, 27 March you'll be entered into the four remaining weekly prize draws to win an iPad

Nominations now open for role of Chancellor of The University of Manchester
(23 Mar 2015)
2015 is an exciting year in the life of the University as we get ready for the election of a new Chancellor

Team development opportunity through volunteering activity on 15 May 2015
(23 Mar 2015)
In support of our social responsibility agenda, the University is once again taking part in Give and Gain Day

Is PASS a mystery to you?
(23 Mar 2015)
There are currently 900 students within the University of Manchester who are providing support to lower year students through Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and there is a growing desire to increase this provision.

Moai Hava arrives at Manchester Museum
(23 Mar 2015)
Manchester Museum received a new arrival on Friday (20 March), a Moai, commonly known as an Easter Island Head

New Head of School for Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
(23 Mar 2015)
Professor Dame Nicky Cullum has been appointed to the role of Head of School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work

Are you returning From Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave?
(23 Mar 2015)
Why not join one of STDU's peer support group lunchtime sessions?

Make a child eggstra happy this Easter
(23 Mar 2015)
Wood Street Mission are helping local families in need to give chocolate eggs to their children this Easter

Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: John Owens
(23 Mar 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University

Intermittent access to some external webpages
(24 Mar 2015)
Some people are reporting they are having intermittent access to external webpages.

DSE celebrates outstanding contributions by staff
(24 Mar 2015)
The Directorate for the Student Experience Outstanding Contribution Awards, or DOCAs as they have become known, were established as part of the University’s Reward and Recognition Scheme

How do you feel about your work experience at the University?
(24 Mar 2015)
By completing the Staff Survey 2015 you can give your opinion on a range of topics

Vote, vote, vote for Cafe Muse
(24 Mar 2015)
Help the team at the Museum's cafe win the Footprint Award Community Vote again this year

Celebrating philanthropy
(25 Mar 2015)
This Thursday (26 March), supporters of The University of Manchester will be welcomed onto campus for the inaugural Celebration of Philanthropy day

FoodonCampus Easter opening hours
(25 Mar 2015)
Find out more about FoodonCampus Easter opening hours

Second iPad winner announced!
(25 Mar 2015)
Dr Penny Lewis wins iPad thanks to Staff Survey 2015 - complete your survey for your chance to win one too!

Unilever partnership graduates to next level
(25 Mar 2015)
Unilever R&D wraps up a successful year of ground-breaking science discoveries with partner, The University of Manchester

The Confucius Institute Tai Chi Course 2015
(25 Mar 2015)
Register now to practice Tai Chi in your lunch hour - only £40 for a 10 week course from 16 April to 18 June 2015 on Thursdays (12,15-1.15pm) at the Sugden Centre

Teresa Anderson MBE to chair Daphne Jackson Trust's Board of Trustees
(25 Mar 2015)
Dr Teresa Anderson, Director of the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, became the Trust's new Chair of Board on 1 March 2015

Staff benefits update
(25 Mar 2015)
Easter is only a week away and there are lots of discounts on Staffnet and via Perkz for travel for any last minute offers, attractions for the family or places to eat

Apprentice Nicole is a true team player
(25 Mar 2015)
The University has launched its 2015 apprenticeship campaign to encourage managers across the organisation to consider hiring apprentices when suitable vacancies arise and has set a target of at least 100 apprentices in post by the end of the year.

Do you advise on master's funding?
(26 Mar 2015)
An important update on the Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

Manchester and Liverpool to Grow Wild!
(26 Mar 2015)
Two cities to bloom thanks to public vote

Two MBS academics receive prestigious awards
(26 Mar 2015)
Congratulations to Chris Humphrey, Professor of Accounting and Norman Strong, Professor of Accounting and Finance, who have been honoured by the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)

Do you host data for University academics and external bodies?
(26 Mar 2015)
Help us shape the way we support you.

2015/16 PGCert in Higher Education - application portal now open
(26 Mar 2015)
A limited number of places are available for academic and PSS colleagues to enrol for next year's PGCert in HE

April Monthly Cycle to Work event
(27 Mar 2015)
The next Corridor Manchester monthly cycle event will take place on Wednesday, 1 April (7.30–9.30am) at the Moment To Eat Restaurant and Café, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

The art of medicine
(27 Mar 2015)
Gallery students learn from Museum of Medicine and Health

Young entrepreneurs showcase ideas at the UK's inaugural University Demo Day
(27 Mar 2015)
Students and graduates pitch to City's most influential investors and businesses

WATCH: National Graphene Institute built in under three minutes!
(27 Mar 2015)
Film shows Campus Masterplan flagship take shape

Call up for researchers across campus
(27 Mar 2015)
Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase on Friday, 5 June

A ‘wheely’ great way to say thanks
(27 Mar 2015)
Dad and University colleagues cycle Manchester to Paris for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

Spend lunchtime in the South Pacific
(27 Mar 2015)
Collection Bites: Women and Weaving in the South Pacific Islands

Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2015 open
(30 Mar 2015)
Have your say on your experience as a researcher here in Manchester

Save energy over Easter
(30 Mar 2015)
Make sure you switch off on Thursday, 2 April (with the exception of managed PCs)

Collection Bites: Women and Weaving in the South Pacific Islands
(30 Mar 2015)
On Wednesday, 1 April (1-2pm) at Manchester Museum

Blackboard Upgrade - April 2015: Summary of changes
(30 Mar 2015)
The upgrade to October 2014 Release has introduced some new features, and improved functionality in a number of areas of Blackboard

Third iPad winner announced
(30 Mar 2015)
Mike Berne was chosen at random from all of the people who have completed and submitted the Staff Survey 2015 since it opened on 9 March

Graphene’s lightbulb moment
(30 Mar 2015)
A graphene lightbulb with lower energy emissions, longer lifetime and lower manufacturing costs has been launched thanks to a University research and innovation partnership

WATCH: How Staff Survey donations can make a difference at St Ann's Hospice
(30 Mar 2015)
Hannah Spencer, Partnership Manager, tells us about St Ann's Hospice and how our Staff Survey donations could be used

147 bus diverted for two weeks
(30 Mar 2015)
The service will follow a different route while Charles Street is closed for resurfacing works from Monday, 30 March to Monday, 13 April

Three chances to win an iPad!
(31 Mar 2015)
If you complete your Staff Survey before Friday, 3 April you'll be entered into the three remaining weekly prize draws to win an iPad

Shake up your wardrobe at the Rutherford SWISH
(31 Mar 2015)
As the seasons change, it's time to update your wardrobe at the seasonal Rutherford ‘Swish’ (clothes swap) in the Rutherford Room on Thursday, 23 April (12.30–1.30pm)

The Guardian Live Q&A recruits Manchester professor as expert panellist
(31 Mar 2015)
Professor David Hulme from the School of Environment, Education and Development is taking part in a Live Q&A for The Guardian on 2 April

Martin Harris Centre welcomes over 500 school children to see Macbeth
(31 Mar 2015)
Across three days in March, more than 500 children had the opportunity to watch a live performance of Macbeth at the University’s Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff Survey charity donations soar
(31 Mar 2015)
Over £5,000 has been raised so far for three local charities as a result of our staff completing the Staff Survey