News archive – December 2015
Workplace Giving supports #GivingTuesday with £10 bonus for new sign-ups
(01 Dec 2015)
Workplace Giving will add £10 to the first regular charity donation you make direct from your pay between 30 November and 4 December
Research IT Newsletter - December 2015
(01 Dec 2015)
The 32nd in a regular series of updates on IT research support and facilities for postgraduates, researchers and academics of The University of Manchester
Christmas closure dates and recruitment/payroll deadlines
(01 Dec 2015)
Submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes
Connectivity issues affecting the Janet network
(01 Dec 2015)
Issues affecting The University of Manchester and other institutions
Today is #GivingTuesday – the global day of giving
(01 Dec 2015)
Across campus there are a number of events happening and ways for you to take part
Ibrahim Olabi named Humanities Postgraduate Taught Student of the Year
(01 Dec 2015)
Honour for student who set up and runs assistance programme for Syrian people
Alumna directs film on her own family’s experience of homelessness
(01 Dec 2015)
Special screening with question and answer session on Thursday, 3 December
Preparations begin for launch of 2016 student surveys
(01 Dec 2015)
Both the NSS (National Student Survey) and PTES (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey) will open on Monday, 1 February and close on Saturday, 30 April 2016
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(01 Dec 2015)
Announcing the winner for December
Read the latest news from UMIᶟ
(02 Dec 2015)
December issue of e-newsletter out now
Shaping a crucial element of the Northern Powerhouse
(02 Dec 2015)
Workshop to discuss research at £235 million Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials
New Travel Update helps you plan your journeys in Greater Manchester
(02 Dec 2015)
Sign up for weekly Travel Update from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
Welcoming back the highly successful Alan Turing Cryptography Competition!
(02 Dec 2015)
And introducing 2016 MathsBombe!
Join us for a WI Christmas celebration!
(02 Dec 2015)
The next meeting of The University of Manchester Busy Bees WI will be held on Thursday, 3 December 2015 (12.45-1.45pm) in the Oxford Room, St Peter’s Chaplaincy
Michelle creates multitude of Dementia Friends
(02 Dec 2015)
Now our Champion takes her commitment to the cause to an even higher level
The Medicine Cabinet – Unlocking Manchester's Medical History
(02 Dec 2015)
On Saturday, 12 December 2015 (11am – 4pm) at Chetham's Library, M3 1SB
Manchester Museum awarded £5 million for a permanent South Asia Gallery
(02 Dec 2015)
Following a manifesto commitment by the current government, the Chancellor announced on 25 November that £5 million will support Manchester Museum to create a new South Asia gallery in partnership with the British Museum
Museum of the Citizen: opening up a dialogue on Manchester Museum's new gallery
(02 Dec 2015)
Join in a discussion via social networks on Friday, 4 December (12.30-2pm) around Manchester’s plans to create a large new permanent South Asia gallery in partnership with the British Museum
Staff benefits update
(02 Dec 2015)
December has arrived and so have the latest monthly newsletters from Perkz and SuperBreak with all their latest deals for you, plus new discounts with the Royal Exchange Theatre and Kiehls!
13th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading: Lorna Goodison
(03 Dec 2015)
Thursday 10 December, 6pm, at the John Rylands Library
Teaching Excellence Awards 2015-16
(03 Dec 2015)
Submissions are invited for the 2015-16 University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Awards
Beginner’s Guide to Evaluating Public Engagement
(03 Dec 2015)
New course on Monday, 18 January 2016 (9.30am - 1pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum
Masterclass in Evaluating Public Engagement
(03 Dec 2015)
New course on Monday, 18 January 2016 (1.45 - 4.45pm) in Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum
Process mapping and identifying process waste
(03 Dec 2015)
On Thursday, 07 April 2016 (9.30 - 1pm) in Staff Learning and Development, 5th Floor, Roscoe Building
Research Strategy refreshed
(04 Dec 2015)
The University has refreshed its Research Strategy, and added a new element in the form of a Statement of Research Expectations
Disaster Dialogue: Gender in Disaster Risk Reduction
(04 Dec 2015)
On 10 December 2015 (5.30-7pm) in Arts Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building
Teaching Excellence and the Green Paper - joint student/staff discussion event
(04 Dec 2015)
Join us for the first open conversation on Monday, 14 December 2015 (5-7pm) in Students' Union, Oxford Road
University will host online small business debate at 2pm today
(04 Dec 2015)
On Friday, 4 December at 2pm, entrepreneurial alumni from the University are to take part in a live YouTube debate, sharing their experiences of running a small business
Open Lecture on Manchester Town Hall Murals
(04 Dec 2015)
On Wednesday, 9 December (5.30 – 6.30pm) in the Main Lecture Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building
Manchester Medical School gains global award for innovation
(04 Dec 2015)
Manchester Medical School has recently been awarded Apple’s prestigious Distinguished Program Status
Greater Manchester LEP awarded new Life Science Enterprise Zone
(04 Dec 2015)
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has awarded a new Life Science Enterprise Zone to the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership
Call up for extras!
(04 Dec 2015)
Breadline Productions are looking for extras for a crowd scene on Monday, 7 December from approximately 9am to 12 noon at Victoria Baths, Manchester
How To Be Better - Contact's seasonal show with a difference
(04 Dec 2015)
On 16, 17 and 18 December (7.30pm) and 19 December (1pm, 4pm and 7.30pm) - suitable for over 14s
Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
(07 Dec 2015)
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work
Graphene partnership could deliver next generation of aircraft
(07 Dec 2015)
University working with leading Chinese aviation company
Winter Warmers – ends this week!
(07 Dec 2015)
Last chance to donate your Winter Warmers to homeless charity Lifeshare
Get involved in Dementia Matters
(07 Dec 2015)
Researchers needed for interactive workshops to improve dementia awareness in secondary schools
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
(07 Dec 2015)
Come along on Saturday, 12 December
Network connectivity issues on Janet network: Updated 12:02 Thursday 10 December
(08 Dec 2015)
Issues identified with external network connections affecting UK HE/FE institutions
Street Market returns today
(08 Dec 2015)
From 11:30am to 2:30pm on Bridgeford Street
Ben Abbott is MHS Postgraduate Taught Student of the Year
(08 Dec 2015)
PhD student Ben, from the Institute of Cancer Sciences, has been recognised in the 2015 Distinguished Achievement Awards for his active participation in a wide range of extracurricular roles
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
(08 Dec 2015)
Thursday 10 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Research Review Exercise 2015 – one week left
(09 Dec 2015)
If you’ve received an email asking you to complete your Research Review Exercise (RRE) for 2015, you have only one week left to do so: the RRE closes at 12 noon on Wednesday, 16 December
Find out how the nose knows
(09 Dec 2015)
Learn about our most mysterious sense with interactive smelling tests, jellybeans and maggots
Maximise your public engagement
(09 Dec 2015)
Two workshops to help beginners and more experienced researchers
Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - String Society (MUSS)
(09 Dec 2015)
Friday 11 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
WATCH: A bird’s eye view of the University
(09 Dec 2015)
Take a flight over campus, courtesy of the Division of Communications and Marketing
Staff benefits update
(09 Dec 2015)
Some great ideas to make savings on your last minute Christmas shopping and discounted breaks for those of you who like to travel away for the festive period
Pop-up exhibition in Chetham's Library: The Medicine Cabinet
(09 Dec 2015)
Saturday 12 December 2015 11am – 4pm Chetham's Library, M3 1SB
Quatuor Danel Shostakovich Cycle
(09 Dec 2015)
10-13 December at the Martin Harris Centre
Enjoy mulled wine and baked treats in School of Social Sciences
(09 Dec 2015)
You are invited to the SoSS Christmas charity bake on 10 December (12-2pm) in G.002, Arthur Lewis Building
WATCH: MECD Time Lapse (Demolition – Phase 1)
(09 Dec 2015)
Seen from the roof of the National Graphene Institute, the demolition of Bowden Court and Ronson Hall as they make way for the University’s new engineering campus has been captured
Work resumes on hotel and AMBS Executive Education Centre
(09 Dec 2015)
Work on the development paused earlier this year due to the contractor going into administration
Contact's new season now on sale
(09 Dec 2015)
Contact, Manchester’s vibrant contemporary performance venue, today announces its exciting and provocative spring/summer programme of outstanding theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, music and live art
Unconscious bias training
(09 Dec 2015)
The University has arranged a number of one hour lunchtime sessions on unconscious bias
Read The University of Manchester Magazine
(10 Dec 2015)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University
Discuss research at Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials
(10 Dec 2015)
Register now for workshop on Friday, 8 January 2016
Manchester University Music Society Festive Concert
(10 Dec 2015)
Thursday 17 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Christmas car parking on campus
(10 Dec 2015)
Opening hours from Wednesday, 23 December 2015 to Sunday, 3 January 2016
IT Services update
(10 Dec 2015)
Voluntary severance scheme in IT Services
Police witness appeal
(10 Dec 2015)
Greater Manchester Police are investigating a report of rape involving a 19 year old female student
IT Services notice: Cryptowall Ransom malware
(10 Dec 2015)
IT Services have issued a warning about a recent rise in incidences of malware on campus.
University unveils plaque in honour of Nobel Prizewinner Sir Lawrence Bragg
(11 Dec 2015)
Fellow Nobel Prizewinner and Langworthy Chair Sir Kostya Novoselov gives inaugural annual lecture in his honour
Owens Park revamp given go ahead
(11 Dec 2015)
Planners agree to £200 million plan to create 3,000 modern, high-quality student accommodation units
Green Impact Awards Ceremony
(11 Dec 2015)
On Thursday, 19 November, the prestigious Whitworth Hall hosted the Green Impact Awards ceremony for teams who participated in the 2014/15 programme
Participate in University research
(13 Dec 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
Accident reporting at the University: do you know how?
(14 Dec 2015)
All staff, students and their representatives are obliged to report accidents under the University’s Health and Safety Policy Statement 2013/14
Lecturers wanted for University Language Centre in January 2016
(14 Dec 2015)
The ULC is looking for academic members of staff to give a lecture to a group of students from Mongolia who will be attending a short-course at the University in January
Colleagues hit a high note with local radio station
(14 Dec 2015)
Residential Services staff help children in poverty celebrate Christmas
Advice on balancing business and the academia behind it
(14 Dec 2015)
First ever Enterprise Exchange shows colleagues how to combine academia with commerce
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Khymerikal
(14 Dec 2015)
Thursday 17 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Too many cooks ... raise money for charity
(14 Dec 2015)
The Microwave and Communication Systems Group in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering held an International Food Day on Thursday, 24 November
Care leavers to celebrate Christmas in style
(15 Dec 2015)
Thanks to all who have given to our Chancellor Lemn Sissay’s ambitious, and very personal, festive project
‘Calm and a Clementine’ lunchtime relaxation session for staff
(15 Dec 2015)
Why not take some time before Christmas to relax?
Physical Chemistry MOOC wins higher education 'Oscar'
(15 Dec 2015)
Praised for highly innovative teaching techniques by a ‘who’s who’ of higher education experts
December's CoreMunicate goes online
(15 Dec 2015)
The latest CoreMunicate has been issued during December's team brief cascade to PSS staff
Wish your campus colleagues a Merry Christmas
(15 Dec 2015)
Use our social media to spread festive cheer
Christmas switch off
(15 Dec 2015)
Don’t forget to give your appliances a festive break
Visit our pop-up Heritage Centre and Shop
(15 Dec 2015)
Displays on the University’s history, including films of staff and students talking about our heritage
Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase postponed
(15 Dec 2015)
New date being sought
Vote for new female statue in Manchester
(15 Dec 2015)
Several of the six women nominated to be made into Manchester’s first female statue in over 100 years have links to the University
Go for gold!
(15 Dec 2015)
Develop your career with a mentor
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
(15 Dec 2015)
You should now be thinking about accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new semester
Say Happy Christmas with an eCard
(16 Dec 2015)
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Heritage, Philanthropy and Widening Participation come together
(16 Dec 2015)
Inspiring the next generation in healthcare professions – in honour of Charlotte Beswick
Staff benefits update
(17 Dec 2015)
Welcome to the last staff benefits update of 2015! There’s still time for last minute deals!
Nine-year-old fronts global fight to save frog from extinction
(17 Dec 2015)
Sir David Attenborough supports her campaign with the University and Manchester Museum
Graphene proves a perfect fit for wearable devices
(17 Dec 2015)
Mobile phones and healthcare monitors could be directly printed into clothing and even skin
Sing a song of Christmas!
(17 Dec 2015)
Join your colleagues at the staff carol concert on Tuesday, 22 December (12-1pm) in the Whitworth Hall
Jodrell Bank celebrates 70th birthday
(17 Dec 2015)
A year of celebration will start this week as the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory celebrates its 70th birthday
Turnitin unavailable on Saturday, 19 December 2015 (3-7pm)
(17 Dec 2015)
There will be a short period of scheduled downtime to the Turnitin service
Furniture store opening times
(17 Dec 2015)
Furniture4reuse will be closed on Wednesday, 23 December
Payroll Giving Scheme
(17 Dec 2015)
Workplace Giving UK, which has been supporting the promotion of our Payroll Giving Scheme, has folded with the loss of 25 jobs
University agrees Staff Survey action plans
(18 Dec 2015)
Local management teams to act following strong response to our second survey
FoodOnCampus Christmas opening hours
(18 Dec 2015)
Between Monday, 21 December 2015 and Monday, 18 January 2016
Say thank you with a card
(21 Dec 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
Honour for surgeon who’s operated on thousands in warzones
(21 Dec 2015)
A medical graduate who has spent more than 20 years treating thousands of victims of conflict around the world has been given an Outstanding Alumnus award
Selena loses her locks for charity
(21 Dec 2015)
Selena Zafar from the University Library took part in Shave Head Day (20 December) in aid of Macmillan Cancer, St Ann's Hospice and Manchester United Foundation
University sends bumper Christmas delivery to Wood Street Mission
(21 Dec 2015)
A big thank you for the generous donations of toys, food and financial donations towards this year’s Christmas Project
WATCH: Christmas messages from staff and students updated daily
(22 Dec 2015)
Season's greetings from the President and Vice Chancellor, teams of colleagues and scholarship students from across the University
IT help and support during the Christmas break
(22 Dec 2015)
During the Christmas break, there will be limited service for requests submitted by web (Support Centre Online) or email until the University re-opens on Monday, 4 January.
Christmas switch off
(22 Dec 2015)
Don’t forget to give your appliances a festive break
Grand fundraising effort on World AIDS Day
(22 Dec 2015)
In 2015, three staff network groups raised nearly £1,000 for three charities which support people affected by HIV and AIDS
Download 2016 Diversity Calendar
(22 Dec 2015)
Our award-winning calendar is a practical resource that includes details of all the major religious festivals and major national and international days of celebration or memorial