News archive – March 2016
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) Festival
(01 Mar 2016)
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March 2016, at the Martin Harris Centre
SEED Annual Social Responsibility Lecture: 'Just Sustainabilities'
(01 Mar 2016)
On 8 March with Professor Julian Agyeman
Give and Gain Day 2016
(01 Mar 2016)
Develop your team through volunteering on Friday, 20 May
Empowering innovation in the Northern Powerhouse: beyond graphene
(01 Mar 2016)
On 19 April 2016 at Pioneer Lecture Theatre, Manchester Conference Centre, M1 3BB
Crafty way to relax
(01 Mar 2016)
Try something new with the University Busy Bees Women’s Institute
Achieve your potential
(01 Mar 2016)
Development programme for University staff with a disability
University Men’s Hockey Club secures international sponsor
(01 Mar 2016)
The University of Manchester Men’s Hockey Club are thrilled to have secured sponsorship from an international recruitment consultancy based locally in South Manchester
I think therefore I am a robot?
(01 Mar 2016)
University scientist helps create artwork for exhibition inspired by Manchester pioneer Alan Turing for the European City of Science 2016
We're keeping Alan Turing's memory green
(01 Mar 2016)
Staff joined in planting an apple tree in memory of Alan Turing outside St Peter's House on Monday, 29 February
The Works receives national recognition
(02 Mar 2016)
University shortlisted in the Guardian University Awards
University life through a lens
(02 Mar 2016)
Photography competition helps Manchester celebrate its status as European City of Science 2016
Blackboard unavailable from 5pm Thursday 31 March to 12:01am Monday 4 April
(02 Mar 2016)
Due to essential upgrade work, Blackboard, Turnitin and Grademark will be unavailable from 5pm BST on Thursday 31 March to 12:01am BST Monday 4 April.
TfGM Oxford Road transformation - planned disruptive works near Whitworth Park
(02 Mar 2016)
From Monday, 14 March, the left-turn out of Moss Lane East into Oxford Road will be temporarily closed for a period of around four weeks
Special training event as part of International Women's Day
(02 Mar 2016)
Routes to becoming a Registered Science Technician
Discounted language courses for Staff
(02 Mar 2016)
Learn something new at the University Language Centre
Give as you earn and support the causes you care about
(02 Mar 2016)
Our Give As You Earn (GAYE) Scheme enables you to donate to your favourite charity by automatic deductions from your monthly pay
Want to get en pointe and fit – or just have fun?
(02 Mar 2016)
Ballet Workout at the Wednesday Workshop
Wood Street Mission Lottery: March’s winner
(02 Mar 2016)
Announcing the latest winner of the lottery which supports local families in need
Vote for your favourite JustFest Student Short Film
(02 Mar 2016)
We would like your help in voting for the People’s Choice Award in the JustFest 2016 Student Short Film Competition
Debate: Should The University of Manchester divest from fossil fuels?
(02 Mar 2016)
JustFest Fringe event on Thursday, 3 March (5pm) in Roscoe Building, Theatre B
Read the latest Research IT newsletter
(02 Mar 2016)
The new edition of the Research IT newsletter is now available online
Staff benefits update
(03 Mar 2016)
March is here and so is that Spring feeling! We have great new discounts to help make you savings, ideas for Mother’s Day & looking ahead to Easter, latest travel newsletters and the latest Perkz competition to win £300 SuperBreak voucher!
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is changing
(03 Mar 2016)
A reminder that the new USS scheme starts in April
Government to end contracted-out National Insurance contributions
(03 Mar 2016)
From 6 April 2016, the end of contracted-out National Insurance contributions (NICs) will result in an increased rate of NIC deductions from pay and the introduction of a new single-tier state pension
Works to Burlington Street and the Main Quad
(03 Mar 2016)
The Directorate of Estates and Facilties has detailed disruption on Burlington Street and the Main Quad due to essential works being carried out over the next few weeks
Recruiting Staff to PSS and Academic Posts
(04 Mar 2016)
Have you undertaken the required recruitment training?
Consultation on University's Equality Objectives 2016-2020
(04 Mar 2016)
As a public sector organisation, we have a legal duty to publish our equality objectives every four years
Manchester University Baroque Orchestra
(04 Mar 2016)
Friday 11 March, 3pm, at the Manchester Cathedral
Student competition winners pitch their ideas in Whitehall
(04 Mar 2016)
The successful teams in the Careers Service's annual 10 Downing Street Student competition will pitch their ideas for applying the GREAT Britain campaign to the city of Manchester in Whitehall next month
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with David Fanning (piano)
(04 Mar 2016)
On Friday 11 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Free eye examination at the University Teaching Clinic
(04 Mar 2016)
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test): offer open to all students, staff and general public
Issues with some printers on campus
(04 Mar 2016)
We've been made aware that there's an issue with one of the servers which looks after printers on campus today (4 March)
Manchester University Music Society Chamber Orchestra
(04 Mar 2016)
On Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Book now for the HEI Seminar on 18th March 2016
(07 Mar 2016)
Jodrell Bank Observatory is part of the University of Manchester's School of Physics and Astronomy and is also home to the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, one of its Cultural Institutions.
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
(07 Mar 2016)
Thursday 10 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Quick and easy software installation
(07 Mar 2016)
Many of you have let us know that you'd like to be able to install software on your University managed computers.
JustFest 2016 - HCRI
(07 Mar 2016)
Fringe Events and Bursary Competition
Join our Manchester Residential Life Team!
(07 Mar 2016)
Vacancies for Residential Life Officers
CIEH Accredited Manual Handling Course
(08 Mar 2016)
This qualification is aimed at those for whom manual handling forms a regular or significant part of their role and provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control.
Your chance to watch world class netball live in Manchester
(08 Mar 2016)
University partners Manchester Thunder take on Yorkshire Jets at Netball Manchester Live at Manchester Arena on 18 April
Academics ask why some girls are still not allowed to wear trousers to school
(08 Mar 2016)
Banning girls from wearing trousers at school is outdated and falls short of the 2010 Equality Act, according to two of our academics who are giving a debate on the subject on 9 March
Staff with disabilities invited to help develop new engineering campus design
(08 Mar 2016)
Book now to join an initial focus group session on Wednesday, 23 March (3-5pm) in Renold Building, Room F1
Manchester mathematician wins national research competition at House of Commons
(08 Mar 2016)
Dr Philip Pearce, a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics, has won first prize at the ‘SET for Britain’ competition in the House of Commons
University unveils plans for parkland
(08 Mar 2016)
The University has unveiled plans to create a parkland at the heart of its campus to benefit staff, students, visitors and the local community
Universities UK to host EU panel debate this evening
(08 Mar 2016)
Universities UK is hosting a large, Question Time-style panel debate this evening in partnership with the NUS, ‘Should students care about the EU?’
Minister measures health for Manchester’s digital health revolution
(08 Mar 2016)
Life Sciences Minister George Freeman MP opened the new home to the Health eResearch Centre of the Farr Institute at the University on 8 March, creating a North of England hub for some of the world’s best digital and health research
The University's Whitworth wins prestigious tourism award
(09 Mar 2016)
Our ‘gallery in the park’ named Visit England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Reminder: Blackboard unavailable from Thursday 31 March to Monday 4 April
(09 Mar 2016)
Due to essential upgrade work, Blackboard, Turnitin and Grademark will be unavailable from 5pm BST on Thursday 31 March to 12:01am BST Monday 4 April.
Dementia Action Alliance
(09 Mar 2016)
Martin Harris Centre is now a local member of the Manchester Dementia Action Alliance.
University shortlisted for education prize
(09 Mar 2016)
Our policy@manchester initiative in running for External Relations Programme of the Year Educate North Award
WATCH: In the engine room of the Northern Powerhouse
(10 Mar 2016)
Lord Jim O'Neill talks to The University of Manchester Magazine
Could you confidently COSHH assess your office?
(10 Mar 2016)
Whether you are in an office, workshop or laboratory setting, the likelihood is that hazardous substances are used and stored within your work area.
Calling all coaches
(10 Mar 2016)
The Staff Learning and Development team would like to hear from you
Staff benefits update
(10 Mar 2016)
It’s a bumper discount week with new offers from Enterprise Car Rental, Nuffield Health, the University’s Language Centre and competitions from Manchester Airport, Everton FC and Perkz
Manchester University Big Band (MUBB)
(10 Mar 2016)
On Thursday 17 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Hear about MMU's experience of delivering carbon literacy to students
(10 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday, 16 March (2-4pm) Geoffrey Manton Building, Room GM233, Manchester Metropolitan University
Sky’s the limit for charity fundraisers
(10 Mar 2016)
Researchers celebrate International Women’s Day with fundraising indoor sky dive
New shop on campus
(10 Mar 2016)
Opens officially Saturday 12 March
Does your research or studies relate to sustainability?
(11 Mar 2016)
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to support a schools competition called ‘School Eco-Factor’
Wednesday Workshop – Exercises for Runners
(11 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday, 16 March (2.30 - 4pm) in Wellbeing Rooms Simon Building, Ground Floor - Activity Room
RAG Week – University staff, we need you!
(11 Mar 2016)
Could you organise an event or collect a donation in your office for this year's RAG Week (11-17 April)?
WATCH: Is it time to think radically about how companies are run?
(11 Mar 2016)
Andy Haldane, Bank of England Chief Economist, speaks in the latest Allilance MBS Vital Topics lecture
University celebrates British Science Week
(12 Mar 2016)
From robot orchestra demos at the Big Bang Fair to science meets art for Manchester Day
The Shop is now open
(14 Mar 2016)
All your essentials under one roof
Do you live in Fallowfield? Explore its 'Hidden Gems'
(14 Mar 2016)
Join one of Manchester Student Homes' Community tours on Wednesday, 16 March (2pm)
Jodrell Bank to host new festival that's out of this world
(14 Mar 2016)
Taking place 22-24 July, bluedot is a brand new three-day festival of discovery that promises to fuse a complex mix of artists, speakers, scientists and performers into an event unlike any on earth
Can I Start Again Please
(14 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday 16 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Michael Kahan Kapelye
(14 Mar 2016)
Thursday 17 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
The Works recognised nationally for the second time this year
(14 Mar 2016)
University’s local employment initiative shortlisted for Guardian Sustainable Business Award
Passionate historian and Museum volunteer wins Pickstone Prize
(14 Mar 2016)
Frank takes inaugural award celebrating world-renowned science historian and advocate of Manchester’s heritage Professor John Pickstone
Activate your German language skills this summer!
(14 Mar 2016)
University Language Centre offers course for those who wish to pick up German again
Review of student marketing, recruitment and admissions
(15 Mar 2016)
The Final Report of the Review of Student Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions established in February 2015 has been approved by the University
Manchester University Music Society - Contemporary Student Works
(15 Mar 2016)
On Friday 18 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Revised Honorary Appointments Policy and Procedure
(15 Mar 2016)
Revised policy clarifies the criteria for awarding Honorary posts and now applies across all faculties
University honoured for its apprenticeship programme
(15 Mar 2016)
Awarded silver in the Apprentice Employer of The Year Awards
Residential Life Officer – vacancies
(15 Mar 2016)
Be part of our new Manchester Residential Life Programme
Campus maps through time
(15 Mar 2016)
Visit a unique collection of historic documents
Support the PSS Sporting Challenge
(15 Mar 2016)
Friday sees the start of Sport Relief Weekend, and to help raise money for this great cause, the Directorate of Estates and Facilities are hosting a PSS Sporting Challenge
Do you work at the interface of neuroscience, psychology and education?
(15 Mar 2016)
Come to a free Introduction to Media event for researchers on Monday, 25 April 2016 (12.30pm to 4.30pm), followed by drinks and networking, at Wellcome Collection, London
Roz's running the London Marathon for RNIB
(15 Mar 2016)
Roz Webster from Student Recruitment and Widening Participation is running the London Marathon next month and raising funds for RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
Globalization, migration and the future of the middle classes
(16 Mar 2016)
Leading scholar on income inequality to speak at the Global Development Institute
Learn dance techniques at Wednesday Workshop
(16 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday, 20 March 2016 (2.30-4pm) in Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building - Activity Room
Problems with file storage affecting network storage and managed desktop PCs
(16 Mar 2016)
We're aware of a problem affecting the network storage.
Celebrate British Science Week at Body Experience 2016
(16 Mar 2016)
Come and explore the human body with researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences on Saturday, 19 March 2016 (11-4pm) at Manchester Museum
WATCH: Danielle George talks about the Robot Orchestra
(16 Mar 2016)
One person’s junk can be someone else’s Robot Orchestra – Manchester's Professor Danielle George will reveal how discarded technology and everyday items from around the home can be put to new and exciting uses
Researchers' Twilight Evening at The Study
(16 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday, 27 April (5-7.30pm) at Manchester Museum
Professor Luke Georghiou in lead role at EUA Council for Doctoral Education
(17 Mar 2016)
Our Vice-President for Research and Innovation to chair steering committee dedicated to development of doctoral education in Europe
CONSULTATION: Should the University divest from fossil fuel companies?
(17 Mar 2016)
Staff and students are invited to take part in a consultation being run by the University's Fossil Fuels Review Group
University response to press reports on commercialisation of graphene
(17 Mar 2016)
Statement issued in response to The Sunday Times
Disruptive businesses event with Uber and Tesla
(17 Mar 2016)
On 14 April 2016 (5.45-7.50pm) at Alliance Manchester Business School
Staff benefits update
(17 Mar 2016)
Only another week until the Easter bank holiday long weekend and here is some inspiration for travel, hair, beauty, entertainment, reduced price tickets for Everton FC and competitions including one to win £300 Superbreak vouchers
Planned essential network maintenance this Saturday morning
(17 Mar 2016)
As part of a series of changes which are taking place on the University network, we are planning to perform essential network maintenance this Saturday 19 March.
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
(17 Mar 2016)
On Saturday 30 April, 7.30pm, at the Whitworth Hall
Making a Difference Awards 2016: the shortlist
(17 Mar 2016)
Everyone on the shortlist is invited to the award ceremony on 11 May
Introducing QR Codes for Attendance Monitoring
(17 Mar 2016)
Staff development session on Wednesday, 6 April 2016 (10am-12 noon)
A Public Affair: Patient centred education and social responsibility
(17 Mar 2016)
On 17 May in Lecture Theatre B, University Place
Green Impact Workshop and Drop-in
(17 Mar 2016)
On Wednesday, 6 April (1-3pm) in G.33 Williamson Building
New Performance and Development Review
(18 Mar 2016)
A working group led by Martin Humphries and Karen Heaton has developed a revised P&DR process, which will be launched in the PSS between May and July 2016
Fake "Employee Recognition" email
(18 Mar 2016)
Stay safe from the latest virus and phishing attacks.
Do you know our procedures for dealing with young visitors?
(21 Mar 2016)
Reminder: Health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work
The Ede & Ravenscroft Prize 2015: two winners recognised
(21 Mar 2016)
Two students participating in the 2015 Student Experience Internship (SEI) programme have been recognised for going the extra mile during their summer internship last year
LITERATURE LIVE: Vona Groarke and Adam Thorpe
(21 Mar 2016)
Monday 18 April, 6.30pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
University shortlisted for national personal safety award
(21 Mar 2016)
Student halls event in top three in Safe Campus Campaign category
WATCH: Inspiring young women for International Women’s Day
(21 Mar 2016)
Alliance Manchester Business School event brings together local school students and business community
University leads project to reshape Modern Languages
(21 Mar 2016)
Manchester-led consortium wins multi-million pound grant to research languages and communities
Serving the Earth: A Theological Exploration of Earthiness
(21 Mar 2016)
A free day conference with Dr Anne Primavesi and invited speakers on Saturday, 23 April (9.30am-4pm) in St Peter's House, Oxford Road
Half-day office closures during Finance Conference
(21 Mar 2016)
On 24 March, all finance offices will be effectively closed until 2pm
Good sports raise £584 for Sport Relief
(22 Mar 2016)
Colleagues from across the PSS compete in a range of activities for much-loved national charity
Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE given special membership award
(22 Mar 2016)
Human Resources' “most influential thinker” appointed first Honorary Member of UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association
University appoints new Chair of the Board of Governors
(22 Mar 2016)
Retiring Chair Anil Ruia welcomes Edward Astle to the role and says serving the University has been “a privilege”
Belgium Travel Advice
(23 Mar 2016)
Advice for University colleagues travelling to or through Brussels
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships 2016/17
(23 Mar 2016)
Application deadline: Monday, 12 September 2016 at 12 noon
Cooking up a storm!
(23 Mar 2016)
FoodInResidence catering team sees off household names to win top award
Out with the old, in with the new
(23 Mar 2016)
Clothes Swap plus theme of the month: electrical items
Lemn Sissay to close FutureEverything conference
(23 Mar 2016)
Our Chancellor helps tackle the big questions facing society through the lens of art and digital culture – part of the European City of Science 2016
Manchester among five pilot areas for UK’s first innovation audits
(23 Mar 2016)
Greater Manchester is among five areas set to take part in the first ever Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) - confirmed in the Budget
Free Museum of Medicine and Health events coming up this Spring
(23 Mar 2016)
These Artefact talks explore the collection here and the items the academics talk around will be at the event for all to see and handle where appropriate.
Staff benefits update
(23 Mar 2016)
This Easter issue has offers for you to save up to 50% with Manchester Airport, up to £200 with Hoseasons, 30% off Easter flowers, 40% off Everton football tickets and two competitions for you to enter!
Extraordinary press coverage for Ian McGuire's new novel
(24 Mar 2016)
The North Water, the new novel by the Co-Director of the University's Centre for New Writing, has attracted much media attention
Son spots father on historic Dunkirk footage
(24 Mar 2016)
WATCH: Reels of film discovered at John Rylands Library reveal family man’s wartime adventure
Belgium Travel Advice update
(24 Mar 2016)
Guidelines for colleagues on Thursday, 24 March
Northern Chamber Orchestra concert for Parkinson’s
(24 Mar 2016)
On Sunday 3 April, 3pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Hero Paul risks life trying to save neighbour from house fire
(24 Mar 2016)
Paul Smith, who works as a porter in the Alan Turing Building, risked his own life in an attempt to rescue a neighbour from her blazing house
Have a cracking Easter!
(24 Mar 2016)
And remember to give your appliances a break too
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central train stations: temporary closure
(29 Mar 2016)
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations closed on Thursday, 24 March and will reopen on Monday, 4 April
Devo Manc - a health check
(30 Mar 2016)
Experts explore Greater Manchester’s devolution future
Government changes to National Insurance and the State Pension from April 2016
(30 Mar 2016)
The government is introducing a new state pension to replace the current two-tier arrangement, which will mean a change to National Insurance contributions for many University employees
Make do and mend: a newly thrifty consumer?
(30 Mar 2016)
From couponing to checkout codes, darning to shabby chic - a new project at the University will look at thrift in the 21st century
Urban sketcher documents a year in the life of research centre
(30 Mar 2016)
Lynne Chapman is artist in residence at The Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives, based in Sociology
Manchester School of Architecture named among the world’s best
(30 Mar 2016)
Manchester School of Architecture has been named as one of the top ten places to study architecture in the world
Global Development Institute academics awarded over £1 million in funding
(30 Mar 2016)
The grants will help carry out three new research projects
Sexuality Summer School: public events
(30 Mar 2016)
The University of Manchester: 23-27 May 2016
The PGCert in Higher Education application process is now open for 2016/17
(30 Mar 2016)
One-year programme for academic staff and senior PSS colleagues at the University
Have you returned from maternity, paternity or adoption leave?
(30 Mar 2016)
Peer Support Group for women and men returners from maternity, paternity or adoption leave.
Belgium travel advice (updated 30 March)
(30 Mar 2016)
What you should do if you are travelling to, or through, Brussels on University business
Staff benefits update
(30 Mar 2016)
To celebrate the arrival of spring, there are lots of savings available to you for family activities via Perkz and our locally negotiated discounts; and this week there are three competitions, including the chance to win a pair of tickets to the British Grand Prix!
Performance and Development Review - the new approach
(31 Mar 2016)
Director of Human Resources, Karen Heaton, and Head of Staff Learning and Development, Jonathan Winter, will deliver this month’s HEI Seminar on 27 April (12.30-1.30pm) in Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum
Learn how tyranny is toppled
(31 Mar 2016)
Join the University's Politics department for an afternoon with one of the world’s renowned nonviolent democracy campaigners on 25 April
Have you considered pursuing a professional doctorate relevant to your career?
(31 Mar 2016)
Doctor of Education EdD programme open for admissions this September