News archive – October 2015
Staff benefits update
(01 Oct 2015)
It’s the first week of a new month so as usual it’s a bumper edition for you! Offers from: Perkz, the new Key for the City reward card, Nuffield Health’s Printworks Gym, theatre, competitions and this year’s fantastic Well Being Week!
Manchester Literature Festival - Jeanette Winterson
(01 Oct 2015)
Tuesday 13 October, 7.30pm at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Do you have a food hygiene certificate?
(01 Oct 2015)
The Student Food Society is looking for staff and students to cook (has to be cold) food for its first event on 13 October
Be a Manchester Science Star at Science Spectacular 2015
(01 Oct 2015)
Free event on Saturday, 31 October 2015 (11am-4pm) in Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum
Faculty of Life Sciences awarded the Athena Swan Silver Award
(01 Oct 2015)
The Faculty of Life Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver Award.
Lecture capture (Podcasting) and Apple computers
(01 Oct 2015)
There is a known issue with the Lecture Capture (podcasting) service and Apple computers, using HDMI connectors
Disconnection of computers using Windows XP or Server 2003
(02 Oct 2015)
Equipment found on the University network using out-of-support operating systems is being blocked
Keep free and get involved in ECoS event at Jodrell Bank next summer
(02 Oct 2015)
Please come along and be part of an amazing European City of Science event (22-24 July 2016)
Wood Street Mission Lottery draw
(02 Oct 2015)
Announcing the winner for October
Interested in short-term working or training in another European country?
(02 Oct 2015)
Apply for Erasmus funding to undertake Training/Teaching in Europe during the 2015/2016 academic year
National Poetry Day event: Sunspots
(02 Oct 2015)
Friday 9 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.
Celebrate the launch of the Food Society
(02 Oct 2015)
Come and join us on 13 October from 6pm at B.Eat Street - a unique warehouse venue by Deansgate - to celebrate the launch of our food society!
Free eye examination at The University of Manchester Teaching Clinic
(02 Oct 2015)
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test): offer open to all students, staff and general public
University Chancellor Lemn Sissay is keynote speaker at BME staff network event
(02 Oct 2015)
Exploring race equality in employment and education on 19 October 2015 (4-6pm) in 4.38, Simon Building
Bike in for breakfast on campus
(02 Oct 2015)
Corridor Manchester monthly cycle event on Wednesday, 7 October (8.15–9.15am) at Eats Restaurant, University Place
Celebrate Christmas with colleagues this year at Chancellors
(02 Oct 2015)
During December, Chancellors are offering Christmas lunch £15 per person, dinner £19.95 per person or a festive afternoon tea for only £9.95 per person
Dentistry gets Silver and four other Schools retain their Athena SWAN Awards
(02 Oct 2015)
The prestigious Silver Athena SWAN Award goes to the School of Dentistry, who have demonstrated that, since their Bronze Award in April 2013, they have embedded a real culture change across their School
Manchester Literature Festival events with the Centre for New Writing
(05 Oct 2015)
The tenth Manchester Literature Festival will take place between 12-25 October 2015
Upgrading OSX on Apple Mac computers
(05 Oct 2015)
Be wary of upgrading to new operating systems before testing.
6500m of cables, 430 machines and 3000 nuts and bolts
(05 Oct 2015)
Over the summer break, we moved the Kilburn Building Data Centre to a new, secure, reliable and efficient offsite location.
Manchester palaeontologist in Emmy award-winning film
(05 Oct 2015)
Dinosaur 13, featuring Dr Phil Manning, picks up top US television award
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - 'Duality'
(05 Oct 2015)
Thursday 8 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.
Balls at the After School Science Club
(05 Oct 2015)
Finished school, but still excited about science? Come to a night of talks, demos, puzzles, hands-on exhibits – and an adult ball pit!
Girls' Night Out returns to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
(05 Oct 2015)
It’s out of this world as we prepare for lift off –get ready for an evening full of all things space travel
Postgraduate Research Programmes Open Day
(06 Oct 2015)
Help us promote the event to our current students and offer-holders
Manchester Literature Festival - Kevin Barry and John McAuliffe
(06 Oct 2015)
Monday 12 October, 7pm at the Martin Harris Centre
University veg box scheme
(06 Oct 2015)
Get fresh, local and organic veg on campus
Giving jobseekers the 'Heads Up' at The Works
(06 Oct 2015)
Local unemployed people told how to get ahead at the interview game
Go on an epic heroic family adventure
(06 Oct 2015)
See New Art Club’s Hercules at Contact Theatre
Festival event explores Cancer Research UK’s Grand Challenge
(07 Oct 2015)
How would you use £20 million to beat cancer sooner?
Rethinking UK Research Funding
(07 Oct 2015)
Come to this Manchester Policy Week event
Andrew O'Hagan and Owen Sheers (EVENT CANCELLED)
(07 Oct 2015)
Wednesday 14 October, 6.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre
Last chance to vote for University website in The People’s Lovie Awards
(07 Oct 2015)
The University has been named a Finalist in Best Schools & Education Website category: help us to win by voting online by 8 October
Staff benefits update
(07 Oct 2015)
It’s health and fitness benefits for you this week!
Do you have strong opinions about the way academic research is funded in the UK?
(07 Oct 2015)
Come to Rethinking UK Research Funding, a free one-day event being held on 4 November as part of Manchester Policy Week 2015
Manchester Literature Festival - True Harmony: Yeats at 150, A Celebration
(08 Oct 2015)
Thursday 15 October, 7.30pm at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
Vote for The Whitworth on BBC website ballot
(08 Oct 2015)
New extension to ‘gallery in the park’ up for major architecture prize
Staff Learning and Development: email outage
(08 Oct 2015)
Confirmation and reminder emails are not arriving but training courses still being booked
Apply for seedcorn funding
(08 Oct 2015)
The John Rylands Research Institute is now accepting applications from University staff
Visionary student’s charity funds Tanzania eye clinic
(08 Oct 2015)
How Rathaven is making a difference – while gaining a distinction in his medical studies
Demonstrating our research impact to UK’s powerbrokers
(08 Oct 2015)
Research and Business Engagement team showcase our work in Innovation Zone of Conservative Party conference
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Yiddish Folksong Project
(08 Oct 2015)
Thursday 15 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Planned outage on Student System (Campus Solutions) this weekend
(08 Oct 2015)
Due to a system upgrade, the Campus Solutions service (also known as the Student System) will be unavailable between 4pm on Friday 9 October and 9am on Monday 12 October.
MANTIS autumn festival 2015
(09 Oct 2015)
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
(12 Oct 2015)
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work
Cafe Eros in University Place Closes its doors
(12 Oct 2015)
To make way for a new convenience store
The Whitworth wins Best Emerging Culture Destination in Europe
(12 Oct 2015)
Our ‘gallery in the park’ takes another prestigious award
University Chancellor Lemn Sissay picks his Desert Island Discs
(12 Oct 2015)
Listen to our latest castaway on BBC iPlayer
Manchester Literature Festival: Joanne Harris - Why I Write
(12 Oct 2015)
Monday 19 October, 6.30pm at the Martin Harris Centre
University welcomes President of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(12 Oct 2015)
President Tony Chan to discuss his University, rising China and global impact
Exciting fellowship to promote research in the Methodist and Wesleyan traditions
(12 Oct 2015)
Scholarly access to the internationally renowned University of Manchester Methodist Archives at the John Rylands Library
Simon and Hallsworth Fellowships Showcase
(12 Oct 2015)
Early career research funding in Social Sciences and Political Economy
Small change, big fun
(12 Oct 2015)
Human Resources Directorate staff raise charity cash
Dad’s Run in the Dark for kids with Type 1 Diabetes
(12 Oct 2015)
Martin fundraises in honour of his son – and diabetes research
University of Manchester Food Society’s first event
(12 Oct 2015)
Delicious street food at unique warehouse venue
Why Telling Tales is a good thing
(12 Oct 2015)
Manchester Science Festival 2015 exhibition
Want to become a Dementia Friend?
(12 Oct 2015)
Come to one of our lunchtime information sessions
New director of Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
(12 Oct 2015)
Debora Price joins Manchester from King’s College London
Spectacular science takes over Manchester
(12 Oct 2015)
Oxford Road to be turned into giant lab for Halloween
University celebrates Foundation Day today
(13 Oct 2015)
Ceremony – including the installation of our new Chancellor, Lemn Sissay MBE – to be screened live
Danielle George discusses The Life Scientific
(13 Oct 2015)
Hear how her passion for science took her from tinkering in her father’s garage to delivering the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES at the Royal Institution of Great Britain
Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2015
(13 Oct 2015)
Donate food and toys by 7 December to help local families in need celebrate this year
University wins international website awards
(13 Oct 2015)
The University of Manchester's website has won a top industry award - beating off competition from major public and private-sector organisations from across the globe.
University wins international website awards
(13 Oct 2015)
The University of Manchester's website has won a top industry award - beating off competition from major public and private-sector organisations from across the globe.
University wins international website awards
(13 Oct 2015)
The University of Manchester's website has won a top industry award - beating off competition from major public and private-sector organisations from across the globe.
University wins international website awards
(13 Oct 2015)
The University of Manchester's website has won a top industry award - beating off competition from major public and private-sector organisations from across the globe.
Restart a heart as part of World Record Attempt
(13 Oct 2015)
Learn CPR and take part in the World Record Attempt in University Place Plaza on Friday, 16 October 2015
First CoreMunicate of 2015/16 goes online
(13 Oct 2015)
The latest CoreMunicate has been issued during October's team brief cascade to PSS staff
Take part in Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) survey
(13 Oct 2015)
USS seeks members’ views on the new Defined Contribution (DC) scheme by Friday, 16 October
Open Access Week: making research literature more valuable
(13 Oct 2015)
As part of International Open Access Week (19-25 October), The University of Manchester Library is holding drop-in events in all Schools and launching a new Open Access at Manchester website
Lemn Sissay installed as University of Manchester Chancellor
(14 Oct 2015)
Poet Lemn Sissay MBE will be officially installed as Chancellor of The University of Manchester today (Wednesday) as part of the institution’s Foundation Day celebrations.
Lemn Sissay installed as University of Manchester Chancellor
(14 Oct 2015)
Poet Lemn Sissay MBE will be officially installed as Chancellor of The University of Manchester today (Wednesday) as part of the institution’s Foundation Day celebrations.
Lemn Sissay installed as University of Manchester Chancellor
(14 Oct 2015)
Poet Lemn Sissay MBE will be officially installed as Chancellor of The University of Manchester today (Wednesday) as part of the institution’s Foundation Day celebrations.
Lemn Sissay installed as University of Manchester Chancellor
(14 Oct 2015)
Poet Lemn Sissay MBE will be officially installed as Chancellor of The University of Manchester today (Wednesday) as part of the institution’s Foundation Day celebrations.
Foundation Day celebrations look to the future
(14 Oct 2015)
University launches its refresh of Manchester 2020
Do you deliver team briefings?
(14 Oct 2015)
Places are now available on the Team Briefing Course
Staff benefits update
(14 Oct 2015)
Benefits highlighted this week include discounts on Appleyards floral gifts, wines and hampers, Nuffield Health’s Printworks Gym, Greenhouse veggie café, The Great British Home, Garmin watches, Key for the City, The Body Shop
Manchester poet Lemn Sissay MBE is our new Chancellor
(14 Oct 2015)
WATCH our beautiful new film to mark the occasion
Staff Learning and Development email issues – details and clarification
(15 Oct 2015)
Emails from the Staff Training catalogue are no longer delayed
University and Trades Union Dialogue on Staffing Changes
(15 Oct 2015)
In a demonstration of its commitment to on-going dialogue, the University has invited ACAS to act as a conciliator between the University and the campus trades unions in trying to discuss and resolve the substantive issues relating to the alleged breaches of current policies and procedures as well as the failure to agree on proposed changes relating to Statutes and Ordinances going forward
Energy Futures interview series
(15 Oct 2015)
Manchester Science Festival events celebrate our Rutherford’s Garden arts and sciences collaborations
The Whitworth wins public vote in BBC website ballot
(15 Oct 2015)
New extension to ‘gallery in the park’ up for major architecture prize
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(15 Oct 2015)
Help our final year optometry students get clinical experience
National Graphene Institute wins major UK building award
(15 Oct 2015)
Our home for graphene collaboration has been honoured at British Construction Industry Awards.
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
(15 Oct 2015)
Thursday 22 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Data sharing takes centre stage
(15 Oct 2015)
Public events to discuss who is responsible for your health information, where is the information held and how anonymous can you really be?
Manchester-based psych-rock duo Bird to Beast
(16 Oct 2015)
Friday 23 October, 8pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
FREE lunchtime concert - First Year Showcase
(16 Oct 2015)
Friday 23 October, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester sets CPR World Record!
(16 Oct 2015)
More than 800 people have set a new Guinness World Record today (16 October) at a University of Manchester-organised CPR relay, in aid of European Restart a Heart Day.
Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
(19 Oct 2015)
All staff, students and their representatives are obliged to report accidents under the University’s Health and Safety Policy Statement 2013/14
Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) - site update
(19 Oct 2015)
From Monday 19 October 2015, the Materials Science Centre will be enclosed as the hoardings around the area will be extended to prepare for demolition of the site
Manchester University Music Society Symphony Orchestra
(19 Oct 2015)
Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
WATCH: Documentary about our new Chancellor, Lemn Sissay
(19 Oct 2015)
Another chance to hear Manchester poet’s plans to “inspire and be inspired”
WATCH: Oxford Road going Dutch!
(19 Oct 2015)
Flyover video shows how one of Manchester’s busiest roads will look after radical transformation
Osteopath now based in the Wellbeing Rooms
(19 Oct 2015)
Discounted service available to University staff and students
Major research grant for Nobel laureate
(19 Oct 2015)
University of Manchester Nobel laureate Sir Kostya Novoselov has been awarded a major grant to research two-dimensional materials
Sir Peter Fahy, GMP Chief Constable to give Law and Social Justice Lecture
(19 Oct 2015)
On Wednesday, 11 November 2015 (5pm) in Lecture Theatre B, University Place
Documentary about sons of two SS officers at UK Jewish Film Festival
(19 Oct 2015)
On Wednesday, 11 November (6.20pm) at HOME, Manchester
BP's Chief Scientist gives the BP Annual Lecture
(19 Oct 2015)
Dr Angela Strank, Head of Technology, Downstream and BP’s Chief Scientist, will be delivering the annual BP Lecture on 25 November (5-7pm) in C2, Renold Building
Learning from REF 2014 experiences
(19 Oct 2015)
Lunchtime session on evidencing public engagement
Say thank you with a card
(21 Oct 2015)
Any member of staff can send a simple ‘thank you’ card via email to colleagues who have helped them – in a big or a small way
Celebrating 10 years of nuclear research, skills and impact in Manchester
(21 Oct 2015)
A couple of hundred years on from the inception of atomic theory, we’re celebrating a decade of nuclear research and skills development at Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute
Hear the stories behind our war memorials on Armistice Day
(21 Oct 2015)
To mark Armistice Day on 11 November, and as part the University’s World War One centenary activities, this event will focus on the stories behind the University’s memorials to those lost during the conflict
Stone Flowers musicians perform at Manchester Museum
(21 Oct 2015)
On Saturday, 24 October (11.30am and 2pm), members of The Stone Flowers Project will be showcasing their musical work at Manchester Museum
Two students win Martin Harris Prize for Cultural Engagement
(21 Oct 2015)
Prize for significant contribution to engagement of disadvantaged groups in our University's cultural life
Manchester’s first Language Day in ‘superdiverse’ Levenshulme
(21 Oct 2015)
Levenshulme Language Day will take place on Saturday, 24 October, and will offer local residents, visitors, market traders and businesses an opportunity to engage with the area’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity
It's Postgraduate Taught Open Day on Wednesday, 25 November
(21 Oct 2015)
Please help us promote the event to our current students and offer-holders
Social Media Surgery now open
(21 Oct 2015)
From November, University staff will be invited to book appointments for the Social Media Surgery, a monthly event hosted by the Division of Communications and Marketing
Campus Masterplan Lunchtime Open Meeting
(21 Oct 2015)
All staff are invited to a lunchtime Open Meeting on Thursday, 5 November at 12 noon in University Place about the changing face of the campus
Manchester screening of Inspiring Entrepreneurs
(21 Oct 2015)
Hear ground-breaking stories of what can be achieved in business
"Grandchildren of Hiroshima" - a talk by Jonathan Petherbridge
(21 Oct 2015)
Wednesday 28 October, 2.15pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
University tops elections for Europe’s leading academy
(21 Oct 2015)
The Academia Europaea – The Academy of Europe, a prestigious association of scientists and scholars who collectively aim to promote learning, education and research, has announced the results of elections to its membership for 2015.
Staff benefits update
(22 Oct 2015)
Benefits highlighted this week include things to do with the family for half term, Veg Box People, Saks Hair and Beauty, travel and great news on Workplace Giving
Could you help to organise a women in science event?
(22 Oct 2015)
Expressions of interest are invited from anyone who is willing to take an organising role to bring Soapbox Science to Manchester in 2016
Celebrating your giving
(22 Oct 2015)
Twelve months on from the launch of the University’s new Workplace Giving scheme, more than 200 members of staff are donating a total of over £100,000 a year to charity from their pay
Works starts in preparation for the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
(22 Oct 2015)
Work has started to prepare the site of the Faraday Building on North Campus to make way for the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
University’s grand entry in Great Manchester Run
(22 Oct 2015)
Sign up to be part of our 1,000-strong purple wave
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Rachel Brown (Baroque Flute)
(22 Oct 2015)
Thursday 29 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Science Spectacular - free, interactive science fun for all of the family
(23 Oct 2015)
On Saturday, 31 October 2015 (11am to 4pm) in Whitworth Hall and Manchester Museum
Honorary Chair for Sir Peter Fahy
(23 Oct 2015)
Former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police is our Honorary Professor of Criminal Justice
Len’s legacy for Chemistry school staff
(23 Oct 2015)
Academic and support staff from the School of Chemistry gathered in September for a very special occasion - the official opening of the Ross Rest Room.
Manchester Science Festival: Bloodlines
(23 Oct 2015)
Friday 30 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.
New way of delivering online information, advice and guidance to students
(23 Oct 2015)
Crucial Guide Live has been replaced by a network of new microsites - please update your bookmarks and any links you provide to students or colleagues
Making Contact
(23 Oct 2015)
In 2018, the Contact Theatre will open its doors on a vastly improved venue. A £6.2m capital development will unlock the full potential of this iconic building
Women in Computer Science/STEM podcast marks Ada Lovelace Day
(23 Oct 2015)
As part of the celebrations of Ada Lovelace Day last week, the School of Computer Science interviewed a number of academics and students
Host an international student this Christmas
(23 Oct 2015)
Could you give the gift of Christmas by offering an invitation to your home for a few days?
China’s President Xi Jinping visits the National Graphene Institute
(23 Oct 2015)
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester today (October 23), on the final day of the President’s UK state visit.
China’s President Xi Jinping visits the National Graphene Institute
(23 Oct 2015)
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester today (October 23), on the final day of the President’s UK state visit.
China’s President Xi Jinping visits the National Graphene Institute
(23 Oct 2015)
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester today (October 23), on the final day of the President’s UK state visit.
China’s President Xi Jinping visits the National Graphene Institute
(23 Oct 2015)
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester today (October 23), on the final day of the President’s UK state visit.
Would you like the opportunity to develop a school/college outreach activity?
(23 Oct 2015)
Come to the SUPI Engaging with Schools interactive workshop for researchers on Wednesday, 11 November (9.30am-5pm)
Winter Warmers - new donation point on south campus
(23 Oct 2015)
Help the homeless and vulnerable people in our city this winter with Lifeshare
Wondering what it’s like to make the transition from research to start-up?
(23 Oct 2015)
Find out at The North West Biotech Initiative's "Confessions of An Entrepreneur" on Friday, 30 October (12-1pm) (registration at 11.45am) in the Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Dentistry lecturer is a winner at Asian Professional Awards
(23 Oct 2015)
Dr Mohammad-Adel Moufti, a lecturer from the School of Dentistry has won one of this year’s Asian Professional Awards, which honour the outstanding achievements of Asian professionals nationwide
Is Faith Delusion?
(26 Oct 2015)
All are welcome at CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group
Policy Week 2015 - Science, Technology and Public Policy
(26 Oct 2015)
Former Minister for Universities and Science, The Rt Hon the Lord Willetts, will deliver the keynote address during a week of debates and events involving leading political thinkers from 2 to 6 November 2015
Issues with University network file storage - follow up
(26 Oct 2015)
Issues with access to personal and shared file storage - resolved
Turnitin unavailable on Monday, 16 November (8am to 10am GMT)
(26 Oct 2015)
An upgrade to Turnitin Building Block is necessary to update Turnitin Services domain name - it does not introduce significant changes in functionality or interface changes
Kids say the funniest things
(26 Oct 2015)
Free, drop-in sessions on Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 November (11am- 4pm) in Manchester Museum
Go Abroad Fair: our flagship event to encourage undergraduate student engagement
(27 Oct 2015)
Come along and encourage all undergraduates to attend on 10 November 2015 outside University Place
Manchester In Stitches Winter Sale
(27 Oct 2015)
On Thursday, 5 November (12 noon to 2pm) in Committee Room E, Whitworth Hall
Austerity and the arts: theatre, poverty and inequality
(27 Oct 2015)
The importance of making theatre during a recession is to be debated by artists and researchers from The University of Manchester this week (3-4 November at the Martin Harris Centre)
Gwen Riley Jones launches The Piccadilly Records Book
(27 Oct 2015)
On Friday, 30 October, legendary Manchester record shop Piccadilly Records will hold the launch of a book by the University Library's senior photographer at Northern Quarter hangout Kosmonaut
Tell us your giving story for #GivingTuesday
(27 Oct 2015)
Do you donate money via our Workplace Giving Scheme or by other means, volunteer your time, or fundraise at work and within your local community?
New Head of School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
(28 Oct 2015)
Following a rigorous selection process, a new Head of School has been appointed to the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Manchester Gold 2016 - career mentoring for all staff
(28 Oct 2015)
Manchester Gold Staff, the University's successful career mentoring programme managed by Staff Learning and Development, will open for applications in January 2016
Manchester Histories launches Pickstone Prize
(28 Oct 2015)
Nominations are invited for the brand new Pickstone Prize, which is named in honour of Professor John Pickstone (1944-2014), the world-renowned science historian and advocate of Manchester’s heritage
Please change your IT account password
(28 Oct 2015)
In the next few weeks, we will be asking all members of staff to ensure their password has been changed recently
CHERIL conference: Teaching in Higher Education: Practice and Politics
(29 Oct 2015)
The Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Learning (CHERIL) invites you to their first annual conference on Monday, 7 December 2015 in Manchester Conference Centre
Monthly Cycle to Work and Breakfast
(29 Oct 2015)
The Corridor Cycle to Work event makes its way to Manchester Metropolitan University’s Business School Café this month on Wednesday, 4 November (8-9am)
Running buddies on North Campus
(29 Oct 2015)
Get involved and get active
Help Manchester become the best it can be
(29 Oct 2015)
Last chance to get involved in City Council's Manchester Strategy before consultation closes on 30 October
Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2015
(30 Oct 2015)
Donate food and toys to the charity's 145th appeal by 7 December to help local families in need celebrate this year
Human Behaviour Seminar on Addressing Global Inequalities
(30 Oct 2015)
Professor David Hulme speaks on Monday, 30 November (1-2pm) in Mansfield Cooper G.19
Learn self-defence with Sporticipate
(30 Oct 2015)
Sporticipate self-defence on Wednesdays (5.15-6.15pm) at the Sugden Centre
Alternative Christmas dinner
(30 Oct 2015)
Manchester Food Hub is organising an alternative Christmas dinner with the Hip Hop Chip Shop at the Kitchens in Spinningfields
Meet the Researchers Open Lecture
(30 Oct 2015)
On 4 November (5.30-6.30pm) in Simon Building, Lecture Theatre C