News archive – May 2015

Host families needed for Britain’s Para Swimmers
(01 May 2015)
Can you help them get in the swim for Rio?

Wood Street Mission Lottery
(01 May 2015)
Announcing the winner for May

Remembering the hard-fought campaign for votes for women
(01 May 2015)
Join in tribute to the suffragettes at The Pankhurst Centre on Thursday, 7 May

Works on The University of Manchester campus
(01 May 2015)
Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD)

Activate your German Language Skills this summer
(01 May 2015)
Course for those who wish to improve on their basic knowledge of German

Last chance to win a chocolate hamper
(01 May 2015)
Buy a raffle ticket and raise money for charity

May Monthly Cycle to Work event
(01 May 2015)
The next Corridor Manchester monthly cycle event will take place on Wednesday, 6th May (8.15–9.15am) at EATS Restaurant in University Place

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

Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Ernest Rutherford
(04 May 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University

Come and meet our slime mould
(05 May 2015)
Children and adults alike will get a chance to check out slime mould and pitch themselves against the curious creatures that form the substance at The University of Manchester’s Life Sciences Community Open Day.

A new Women's Institute is coming to the University
(05 May 2015)
100 years: From jam and Jerusalem in 1915 to lunchtimes and laughter in 2015

See what The Marketplace has in store for you
(05 May 2015)
Want to buy or to sell? Visit the University's online advertising service

Update to University Lost Property Policy
(05 May 2015)
All items found on University property are to be kept in the buildings where they are found for one week, then taken to centralized lost property

Vegetarian supper club this week - only two tickets left
(05 May 2015)
Wendy's House Supper Club presents a very special four-course vegetarian seasonal dining evening this Thursday (7 May 2015)

Manchester Informatics and OCF Big Data Symposium
(05 May 2015)
Showcasing the diversity of Big Data Analytics on 18 June 2015 (10am-5pm) in Lecture Theatre 1.1, Kilburn Building

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
(06 May 2015)
Futsumbirhan Weldeab tells his real life story behind our scheme to help talented students overcome barriers

Are you a member of University staff who was recently a student here?
(06 May 2015)
Have you completed a programme of study/research between 1 August and 31 December 2014?

UniLife is out now
(06 May 2015)
The May 2015 issue of UniLife is now available to download

Sexuality Summer School: Queer Arts as Activism
(06 May 2015)
Public events on and around campus from 18 to 22 May 2015

Dementia@Manchester Research Day
(06 May 2015)
MICRA will hold the second University-wide Dementia@Manchester Research Day on Thursday, 4 June (9.30am-5pm) in Theatre A, Zochonis Building

WMIC team tackle 10k walk to support St Ann’s Hospice
(06 May 2015)
Three colleagues from the Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre (WMIC) are undertaking the Manchester Midnight Walk on 19 June

Manchester Wakes, at Manchester Central Library
(06 May 2015)
University of Manchester postgraduate students present Manchester Wakes, in collaboration with Central Library (11 May - 5 June 2015)

Academics and students go head to head in 'The 3rd Degree'
(06 May 2015)
Manchester students take on academics in this light-hearted BBC Radio 4 quiz on Saturday, 9 May at 11pm

70th anniversary of VE Day: Belsen and Auschwitz survivor speaks in Manchester
(06 May 2015)
A Holocaust survivor is sharing her experiences as the cellist of the Auschwitz women’s orchestra during a University of Manchester guest lecture being held the day before the 70th anniversary of VE Day (7 May)

Staff benefits update
(06 May 2015)
This week's offers and discounts include organic veg boxes, Kiddivouchers, Superbreak, Opera House and Palace Theatre, plus Perkz

WATCH: The General Election 2015
(07 May 2015)
Our academics explain the closest and most unpredictable battle for Number 10 in a generation

WATCH: Our Volunteer of the Year awards
(07 May 2015)
University rewards its staff, students and alumni who make a difference

Celebrating equality on polling day
(07 May 2015)
Women pay tribute to suffragettes at The Pankhurst Centre

Code crackers tackle graphene and the carbon conundrum
(07 May 2015)
School of Mathematics hosts Alan Turing Cryptography Day

Extending Working Life: Prospects and Challenges
(07 May 2015)
Come to MICRA’s Annual Public Lecture 2015

One week left to apply for Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
(07 May 2015)
The University's PG Cert in HE will be running in 2015/16, following a successful pilot in 2014/15

Career options for researchers
(07 May 2015)
Pathways event for PhDs and research staff

Celebrating how we make a difference
(08 May 2015)
University holds inaugural Social Responsibility Awards

Get ready for Give Your Car a Rest Day at our travel choices event on 12 May
(08 May 2015)
Free taster tickets, prize draws, personalised travel plans and more - there’s something for everyone, however you travel

Charities scoop Staff Survey 2015 windfall
(08 May 2015)
Thanks to everyone who took part – and donated £1 to their favourite local charity

Becoming a Dementia Friend: find out what's involved
(08 May 2015)
Book now for an information session on Dementia Friends - the national initiative run by Alzheimer's Society

Reaching out to families living through war
(08 May 2015)
University holds event to support youngsters and parents in Syria

Bake for Nepal Earthquake Appeal
(08 May 2015)
Join in the campus charity cake-bake on Wednesday, 13 May

Faculty of Humanities Alumni Loyalty Bursary
(08 May 2015)
Reminder to colleagues in contact with current undergraduates or recent alumni across the University

Find your feet with the Lunchtime Strollers
(08 May 2015)
Walks depart from the campus on four days a week, led by Vanessa Cowan and Betty-Ann Bristow-Castle

The John Rylands Research Institute hosts its second Annual Lecture
(08 May 2015)
Renowned Professor of Jewish Book History delivers lecture illustrated with a staggering array of fine examples from Hebrew collections

Encrypting files stored on cloud-based storage services
(08 May 2015)
The University currently has a site-wide licence to use the nCryptedcloud encryption service.

Mansfield Cooper Building closed
(11 May 2015)
The Mansfield Cooper Building is currently closed due to the partial collapse of the foyer ceiling over the weekend.

LISTEN: Academics and students go head to head in 'The 3rd Degree'
(11 May 2015)
Manchester students took on academics in this light-hearted BBC Radio 4 quiz broadcast on Saturday, 9 May

Street Market cancelled this week
(11 May 2015)
Due to adverse weather, Tuesday’s street food market is cancelled

BME Staff Network Group – nominate the next co-chairs
(11 May 2015)
Nominations for co-chairs are open until Sunday, 17 May

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)
(11 May 2015)
The University has flown the Rainbow flag to mark this important date since 2010 and will do so once again in 2015

See what The Marketplace has in store for you
(11 May 2015)
Want to buy or to sell? Visit the University's online advertising service

Mansfield Cooper Building update
(11 May 2015)
The Mansfield Cooper Building will re-open at 9am on Tuesday, 12 May for staff and students, but unfortunately there will be no disabled access until further notice

ICS are baking for Nepal disaster
(11 May 2015)
Staff from the Institute of Cancer Sciences are organising a coffee morning in WMIC on Thursday, 14 May (11am)

WATCH: MACE success in tracking large-group student attendance with an iPad
(12 May 2015)
Support Staff in MACE have successfully piloted a new way to monitor student attendance.

Appointment of Director for Dementia@Manchester
(12 May 2015)
Applications are invited for this new role to lead Dementia Research at The University of Manchester – a cross-institution network

Street Market cancelled today
(12 May 2015)
Due to adverse weather, today’s street food market outside George Kenyon Hall has been cancelled

Consultation on USS – deadline approaching
(12 May 2015)
Chance to give feedback until midnight on 22 May 2015

Peer Support celebrates its first 20 years
(12 May 2015)
On 30 April, the Peer Support Celebration Evening was held in the Grand Room of The Palace Hotel to recognise the contribution of the staff and students who support students through the University’s peer-led schemes

Two days left to apply for Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
(12 May 2015)
The University's PG Cert in HE will be running in 2015/16, following a successful pilot in 2014/15

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
(13 May 2015)
Louise Finnegan tells her real life story behind our scheme to help talented students overcome barriers

University's conference facilities highly commended by VisitEngland
(13 May 2015)
The University Conferences and Venues Team hare been Highly Commended in the business tourism category of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015

Mansfield Cooper Building: latest news
(13 May 2015)
Following the temporary closure of the Mansfield Cooper Building earlier this week, the building is now open with access via the rear entrance doors: the main entrance doors remain closed

Get involved in University research
(13 May 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

The Confucius Institute Summer Intensive Mandarin School
(13 May 2015)
Registration is now open for the Summer Intensive Mandarin School

Launch of exciting new book on ethnic identity and inequalities in Britain
(13 May 2015)
You are invited to the launch of Ethnic identity and inequalities in Britain: The dynamics of diversity, edited by two University academics, on 21 May (4-6pm) at Manchester Central Library

WATCH: Measuring the Difference - Social Responsibility at Manchester
(13 May 2015)
A video measuring the impact of our Social Responsibility core goal was shown at last week's Making a Difference Awards

The Whitworth celebrates Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2015 nomination
(13 May 2015)
After being shortlisted as one of six finalists for Museum of the Year 2015, the gallery has launched a “summer of love”, a summer’s worth of events and activities, to mark and to celebrate its nomination

Four businesses given £10,000 boost as 2015 Venture Further winners
(13 May 2015)
2015 Venture Further winners have been announced, as part of an evening of celebration at the Whitworth Art Gallery

Help our graduating students get jobs
(13 May 2015)
Please promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair taking place on Wednesday, 10 and Thursday, 11 June 2015 to our students

Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2015 closes this month
(14 May 2015)
There’s still time to have your say on your experience as a Manchester researcher

Higher Education Institution Seminars
(14 May 2015)
Last places available on the HEI Seminar on 26th May, book now!

Supporting our international students to make the most of Manchester
(14 May 2015)
Come along to the Student Support forum session on Wednesday, 20 May (12 noon to 1.30pm) in Room B4, Zochonis Building

Staff benefits update
(14 May 2015)
The pick of this week's discounts includes Perkz, theatre and shows, organic veg boxes, walking and free activities on campus

Manchester Museum butterfly release on Election Day 2015
(14 May 2015)
On 7 May 2015, artist Romuald Hazoumè asked the Museum to release the butterflies from six pieces in his exhibition Dance of the Butterflies to encourage people to engage with politics

Book launch - Inequality: What can be done?
(14 May 2015)
Sir Tony Atkinson, University of Oxford will speak about his new book on Monday, 8 June (4.30-6pm) in Lecture Theatre A, University Place

Essential maintenance work on the Video Library Service
(15 May 2015)
In the early hours of Tuesday 19 May, we’ll be performing essential maintenance on the Video Library Service (VLS) at stream.manchester.ac.uk, which can be used to store some of the videos in Blackboard courses, as well as other areas.

National teaching award for scientist
(15 May 2015)
Dr Patrick O'Malley, a Reader in Physical Chemistry at the University, has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Higher Education Teaching Award 2015 for his pioneering technological innovation in chemistry teaching.

Thank you for your giving
(18 May 2015)
Since September last year, when the University re-launched our Workplace Giving Scheme, staff members have increased from 61 to 175, with donations on target to charities for an incredible £110,000 per year

Congregations for conferment of degrees: 6-17 July 2015
(18 May 2015)
All members of The General Assembly, The Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Wardens of Halls of Residence and members of the teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession

WATCH: Research beacons - global challenges, Manchester solutions
(18 May 2015)
The University’s broad and interdisciplinary approach to research is helping to answer some of the world’s biggest questions

See what The Marketplace has in store for you
(18 May 2015)
Want to buy or to sell? Visit the University's online advertising service

Life Sciences invites the public to explore behind the scenes in its labs
(18 May 2015)
The 5^th annual Community Open Day organised by the Faculty of Life Sciences on Saturday, 9 May was a great success, with a record of 840 people attending the event

New online resource provides copyright guidance for teaching materials
(18 May 2015)
Following changes in copyright law in 2014, the Library's Copyright Guidance Service has developed an online resource to help teaching staff understand more about using third party materials in their teaching

Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Alan Turing
(18 May 2015)
A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University

Events in Dementia Awareness Week
(18 May 2015)
During Dementia Awareness Week (17-23 May), colleagues in EPS have arranged two events which you may be interested in attending

Veg box scheme takes root on campus
(18 May 2015)
The first veg boxes will be ready for collection on Tuesday, 2 June (12 noon - 5.30pm) from the Veg Box People's street market stall by George Kenyon Hall

EPSRC/ESRC RECODE network - Big Data in Manufacturing
(18 May 2015)
BigData@MBS

Book Break Reading Group
(18 May 2015)
Do you love reading but don’t have time to prepare for a reading group? Come along to Book Break Reading on Friday, 22 May (1pm) in University Place 5.204

Help Cafe Muse make an impression in Footprint Awards
(18 May 2015)
The University’s Café Muse Team at Manchester Museum have been nominated again this year for the Footprint Awards

Has your child recently flown the nest to university?
(18 May 2015)
The Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team is looking for a small number of staff to support an enhanced engagement with parents as part of our next Open Days on Friday, 19 and Saturday, 20 June

Managerial Pursuits at the Staff Training & Development Unit this June
(19 May 2015)
This fun and interactive two day programme will run on 18th and 19th June, and is designed to help managers at Grades 5 and 6 work more effectively with University policies and procedures.

Pay less for campus parking when you drive a low emission vehicle
(19 May 2015)
The Low Emission Vehicle Scheme offers a reduction in the cost of staff parking permits for people who drive low emission vehicles emitting less than 110g/km of carbon dioxide

Would you like to become a Dementia Friend?
(19 May 2015)
To find out more, book your place on one of the monthly information sessions in June and July 2015

Reduce your environmental impact with smarter driver training
(19 May 2015)
Booking is now open for the next session of smarter driver training during the week commencing 6 July

Manchester medical scientists recognised for excellence in research
(19 May 2015)
Professor Caroline Dive (Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute), Professor Yanick Crow (Institute of Human Development) and Professor Andrew Loudon (Faculty of Life Sciences) have been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Bank holiday bike ride from Poynton to Snowdon's summit and back - for Ollie
(19 May 2015)
Forbes Manson (Institute of Human Development) and a group of friends successfully completed their charity cycling bike ride from Poynton to Snowdon and back over the last Bank Holiday weekend

IT Service Management - an overview and introduction to ITIL
(19 May 2015)
ITS Training are running some half-day sessions over the coming months designed for anyone interested in gaining an insight into IT Service Management

A big thank you from the Student Surveys team
(19 May 2015)
The majority of student experience surveys have now closed with some very good response rates having been achieved

Jodrell Bank secures major Heritage Lottery Fund support
(20 May 2015)
The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory has received Heritage Lottery Fund support* for a £12,147,200 bid for the ‘First Light’ project, it was announced today (Wednesday).

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
(20 May 2015)
Michael Riley Jones tells his real life story behind our scheme to help talented students overcome barriers

Staff benefits update
(20 May 2015)
It’s Bank Holiday inspiration and prize draws week!

Offers to help you on Give Your Car a Rest Day
(21 May 2015)
There’s still time to get on board!

Possible rail strike on Tuesday, 26 May
(21 May 2015)
Staff advised to check online for up-to-date information

Is your equality data up to date?
(21 May 2015)
Thursday, 21 May is World Diversity Day: to celebrate this and help us understand the University community we support, we are asking all staff to log onto MyView and update their equality data

Are you working with colleagues in Mexico?
(21 May 2015)
Let the Latin American Postgraduate Programme know so they can build a strong network

Celebrating Original Thinkers
(21 May 2015)
Manchester Business School invite you nominate the region's most Original Thinkers as part of its 50th anniversary celeberations

Call for artists – Electric Art
(21 May 2015)
Are you, or do you know, an artist who can help realise a visual art work?

Historic Dunkirk evacuation footage found in the Library
(21 May 2015)
Unique and historically significant films shot 75 years ago, during the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk in 1940, have been discovered in The University of Manchester Library

Postgraduate entrepreneurs inspired at Enterprise Futures 2015
(21 May 2015)
Enterprise Futures, a collaboration between the Universities of Manchester, Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University to encourage entrepreneurship amongst Postgraduate students, was held at the Museum of Science and Industry for the second year running on Tuesday, 12 May

Book now for the ‘Coaching Skills for Senior Managers’ course
(21 May 2015)
This one day workshop will enable managers to understand what is meant by coaching and begin to adopt a coaching style in dealing with their direct reports and others.

The Confucius Institute Calligraphy Course 2015
(21 May 2015)
Registration now open

Lecturers wanted at University Language Centre
(21 May 2015)
Come and give a class for summer 2015

Rail strike called off
(21 May 2015)
Re-planning timetables may cause problems so check before you travel

Beastly Library Sleepover is a Roaring Success
(21 May 2015)
Fifty kids brave Grumbold, mask making and spooky cellar tours by night

The Heart Experience
(22 May 2015)
Our scientists showcase their research in free exhibition for families

The Marketplace
(22 May 2015)
System down due to problems with database

Heroes’ return!
(22 May 2015)
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences team combine gardening and engineering skills

Transformation thanks to true case of team work
(22 May 2015)
Cross campus teams join forces at Debdale Park

Green for go!
(22 May 2015)
Recruitment and Admissions Team reinvigorate wildlife area – and team spirit

Making an entrance – and a difference!
(22 May 2015)
Victoria Park Housekeeping team gives Tameside Animal Shelter a facelift

Help – and hope – for the homeless
(22 May 2015)
Division of Communications and Marketing pitch in at Lifeshare

Great team ethic at Wythenshawe Park
(22 May 2015)
Estates and Facilities staff pleased to say ‘we did that!’

That's the (team) spirit!
(22 May 2015)
University colleagues do their bit for Give and Gain Day again

Manchester Business School redevelopment
(22 May 2015)
Preparation for work on parts of Oxford Road

Consultation on USS – deadline approaching
(22 May 2015)
Chance to give feedback until midnight on 22 May 2015

Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2015 closes this week (Friday, 29 May)
(25 May 2015)
Last chance to have your say on your experience as a Manchester researcher

WATCH: Research beacons - industrial biotechnology
(25 May 2015)
We're at the forefront of a bio-industrial revolution

See what The Marketplace has in store for you
(25 May 2015)
Want to buy or to sell? Visit the University's online advertising service

ESTIVAL, the UK's largest student-run music festival
(26 May 2015)
2-5 June 2015, at The Martin Harris Cente for Music and Drama

Voting opens to elect new Chancellor
(26 May 2015)
The ballot to elect the next Chancellor of The University of Manchester opens today (Tuesday).

MBS staff give time and gain a sense of achievement
(26 May 2015)
As part of Give and Gain Day 2015, two groups of MBS staff helped local communities by volunteering for the day

Royal Society Fellowship for Particle Physicist
(26 May 2015)
Congratulations to Dr Andrzej Szelc from the School of Physics and Astronomy, who has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship to be taken up in October this year

Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase: a unique and spectacular celebration
(26 May 2015)
On Friday, 5 June 2015 (10.30am-3pm), followed by the MDC Excellence Awards (4-5pm), in Whitworth Hall and Christie's Bistro

Manchester - European City of Science: ideas invited for Citizen Science Project
(26 May 2015)
Submit a proposal to design and implement a European mass participation experiment by Friday, 12 June

Be a Sport (Volunteer)!
(26 May 2015)
Do you spend your evenings and weekends making teas for the cricket club, refereeing junior football matches or being the treasurer of the lawn bowls club?

Nurturing home grown talent
(27 May 2015)
How Manchester Graduate Internship helps our students – and how it can help you

Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
(27 May 2015)
Bushra Farooq tells her real life story behind our scheme to help talented students overcome barriers

Update on Chancellor Election voting
(27 May 2015)
The University’s appointed agent, the Electoral Reform Services, have experienced some delays in despatching the large volume of emails in this election and a significant number have not yet been sent out

Humanities Showcase welcomes Michael Wood as keynote speaker
(27 May 2015)
The Faculty will hold its 10th Teaching and Learning Showcase on Thursday, 2 July 2015 (10.30am-3.30pm) in Manchester Business School East

6500m of cables, 430 devices and 3000 nuts and bolts
(27 May 2015)
We’re moving the Kilburn Building Data Centre to a new, secure, reliable and efficient offsite location.

Important information about staff Library loans
(27 May 2015)
Please take any books which you have on loan to your nearest University Library by 5 June

Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2015 closes tomorrow (Friday, 29 May)
(28 May 2015)
Last chance to have your say on your experience as a Manchester researcher

Mont Blanc climb lets 62-year-old heart researcher put back
(28 May 2015)
A University of Manchester Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology who suffers from high blood pressure and cholesterol will undertake the challenge of a lifetime when he climbs Mont Blanc next month to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation

Staff benefits update
(28 May 2015)
It’s half term, so time to check out some of the family friendly offers

Some staff computers stuck on update screen - workaround available
(28 May 2015)
Some PCs running the managed staff desktop are stalling on "System update 3 of 3", preventing people from logging in to their computers. This does not affect student cluster PCs.

Polls, politicians and pundits: the inside story of GE2015
(28 May 2015)
Staff and students invited to Democracy and Elections event

Oxford Road closure and pedestrian bridge access
(28 May 2015)
Oxford Road will be closed to through traffic from Monday, 8 June to Monday, 15 June while essential work is carried out to divert services which currently run across the Precinct Centre bridge

June Monthly Cycle to Work event
(28 May 2015)
This month’s Corridor Manchester cycle event will take place on Thursday, 4 June (8–9.30am) at the Royal Northern College of Music

Making IT happen for you
(28 May 2015)
IT Services have been making some changes since the start of this year and soon, you will start to experience some of these.

Sweet success!
(29 May 2015)
Bake sale raises money for Nepal

Judges needed for Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase 2015
(29 May 2015)
Help our PhD students develop their skills in presenting their research to different audiences