News archive – August 2016
Security to take quantum leap thanks to ‘atomic fingerprinting'
(01 Aug 2016)
Atomic-scale devices do not require passwords and are impervious to cloning – making them most secure safeguarding systems ever made
Zika virus vaccine to be developed in Manchester
(01 Aug 2016)
University team receive funding as part of a new initiative in wake of recent and particularly severe outbreak
New Faculty structure launches
(01 Aug 2016)
Change from four to three Faculties following review of life sciences and cognate disciplines
Climate Control
(01 Aug 2016)
A long British summer of exhibitions and events at Manchester Museum
Corridor Manchester Monthly Cycle to Work Event
(01 Aug 2016)
This month it’s the turn of the Momento Restaurant at Manchester Children’s Hospital to host the Monthly Cycle to Work Event on Wednesday, 3 August from 7.30am to 9am
Premiere of new documentary looking at Climate Change in Dhaka
(01 Aug 2016)
A new documentary, ‘The Lived Experience of Climate Change: A Story of One Piece of Land in Dhaka’, is to premiere at the Manchester Museum
Manchester is second in Western Europe as research quality grows
(01 Aug 2016)
University ranked second in Western Europe and 18th in the world in a new table of research quality growth
World-class research done safely
(01 Aug 2016)
As part of Manchester’s year as the UK’s first European City of Science, a free week-long festival, Science in the City, celebrated the wonders of science from 22-29th July
Summer sale at Manchester University Press
(01 Aug 2016)
Save 50% on all books published by Manchester University Press!
One-way working between Hathersage Road and Booth Street starts Monday, 8 August
(02 Aug 2016)
Work will take place between Monday, 8 August and Sunday, 4 September, when we are building new cycle lanes, kerbing and bus stops
Vitamin D research reveals bone health concerns
(02 Aug 2016)
Adolescents are risking their bone health because they have low levels of vitamin D, new research with schoolchildren in Manchester has shown
Teaching and Learning in promotions
(02 Aug 2016)
Teaching and Learning in promotions: training for the new criteria
IT Services Business Plan 2016/17
(03 Aug 2016)
IT Services Business Plan 2016/17, available now to download
FBMH launch - potential impact on IT systems performance
(04 Aug 2016)
The operation and performance of University systems may be affected by the transfer of data associated with the creation of the new Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Show your support for our LGBT community
(04 Aug 2016)
Although the University will not have an entry in the Pride parade this year, there are still many ways in which we can all show our support to the LGBT Community
CHERIL invites Project Funding Bids for 2016/17
(04 Aug 2016)
The Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Learning (CHERIL) based within the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) is launching a programme of project funding for the 2016-17 academic year
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(04 Aug 2016)
Announcing the lucky winner of the August draw
Manchester academic to help develop national guidelines for preventing suicide
(04 Aug 2016)
Professor Nav Kapur from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health has been appointed Topic Expert Member on the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) public health advisory committee responsible for developing the national guidelines for preventing suicide in the community
Fabrics inspired by cancer research go on display in Manchester
(04 Aug 2016)
Cancer patients, University scientists and fashion designers have worked together to create an intriguing exhibition with a difference, which has been on display in Manchester as part of European City of Science
Nobel Prize winning academic involved in historic climate change agreement
(04 Aug 2016)
An academic from the University joined representatives from across the globe to negotiate a phase down on the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at a recent meeting of the United Nations Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) in Vienna
Uncovering the secrets of the Solar System
(08 Aug 2016)
Lost meteorites of Antarctica could hold the key to its formation
Open Labs: Behind the Scenes of Manchester Science
(08 Aug 2016)
Celebrating Manchester’s designation as European City of Science with an exciting look behind the scenes of our pioneering scientific and cultural institution, where Manchester’s best minds are working on the next big breakthroughs
Three major prizes for Education lecturer's PhD thesis
(08 Aug 2016)
Dr Steven J. Courtney, lecturer in the Manchester Institute of Education, has received three major prizes for his PhD awarded in December 2015
Know someone who has gone out of their way to improve their local community?
(08 Aug 2016)
Manchester Student Homes’ Good Neighbours Community Award 2016 is open for nominations
Global challenges, Manchester solutions
(08 Aug 2016)
The University is at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, seeking to be a global force for positive change
Manchester social scientist elected member of National Academy of Italy
(08 Aug 2016)
Professor Bina Agarwal is the second woman and the second Indian to be elected to this prestigious body
Blackboard Courses and Organisations: Activation and enrolment delays
(08 Aug 2016)
Since 29 July there are delays in newly activated courses appearing in Blackboard, and enrolments on the courses are also delayed
Manchester leading national drive to transform computing in schools
(08 Aug 2016)
The University is at the forefront of a national drive to transform the teaching of computing in schools
Purple and proud: Seren aims for Rio success
(09 Aug 2016)
A sports scholar from the University is aiming for glory when she takes part in the Rio Olympics
Network interruptions before 9am on Thursday
(09 Aug 2016)
We're planning to perform essential network maintenance this Thursday
Residential Life Officer Vacancy for group of halls based in the City area
(09 Aug 2016)
Residential Services are currently recruiting a Residential Life Officer for Weston Hall, Wright Robinson Hall and Liberty Point (this is a post to be held in addition to a substantive post at the University)
Manchester scientists solve World Cup mystery
(10 Aug 2016)
Conclusion to confusion around stolen trophy, 50 years after England’s win
University's fiftieth defibrillator located at Jodrell Bank
(10 Aug 2016)
The University has been shortlisted in UK Heart Safe Awards 2016 for its work on AEDs and basic life support, as our fiftieth automated defibrillator (AED) is installed at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Student who suffered brain haemorrhage graduates from University
(10 Aug 2016)
Scott Clayton has graduated in Ancient History after suffering a brain haemorrhage during an operation to remove a cancerous tumour
Fantastic support for University causes at last week’s Staff Quiz
(10 Aug 2016)
The first ever Staff Quiz night was held last week in the Students’ Union Bar – taking it over while the students are away
Update your data in August - don't be an unknown
(10 Aug 2016)
For August our Diversity Calendar theme is Data Collection
Sustainability Challenge 2016 ready to launch to all first year undergraduates
(10 Aug 2016)
The University is excited about opening the first Ethical Grand Challenges event to all 8,000+ first year undergraduates for the first time in September 2016
Treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease possible
(11 Aug 2016)
A research project has shown that an experimental model of Alzheimer’s disease can be successfully treated with a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug
Research finds out why people love to use fashion shopping apps
(11 Aug 2016)
Research undertaken by the University has found that most people shop on fashion apps at 8pm, and apps with strong social media integration are the most popular
Universities unite to explore opportunities to train extra medics
(11 Aug 2016)
The University of Manchester, the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University are working together to explore proposals to train health professionals starting with a new independent, international medical school to train more doctors
Suspension of left lane turn at Whitworth Street/Oxford Street junction
(11 Aug 2016)
From Monday, 15 August to Sunday, 4 September, the left-lane turn from Whitworth Street into Oxford Street, at the side of the Palace Hotel, will be temporarily suspended
Family holidays at the Whitworth: Summer Studio
(11 Aug 2016)
Explore, play and create together with your family this summer holiday at the Whitworth's Summer Studio
Wired network connectivity affected in some areas - resolved
(11 Aug 2016)
The issue below with the wired network has now been resolved.
Mapping paper nominated for top national planning research award
(12 Aug 2016)
Four academics from the School of Environment, Education and Development, together with a colleague at Cardiff University, are finalists in the Academic Award category in the 2016 Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Research Excellence
WATCH: Video of Will Spinks' HEI Seminar
(12 Aug 2016)
Another chance to see the recent HEI Seminar given by the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Taster event for Alliance MBS and BT Continuous Improvement Programme
(12 Aug 2016)
This joint Alliance MBS and BT programme will help you understand what’s needed to develop a continuous improvement culture within your organisation
Blackboard Courses and Organisations: Activation and Enrolment
(12 Aug 2016)
Update on announcement published on 8 August
Fall under the spell of the Halléoojamaflipaphone
(15 Aug 2016)
How a new musical instrument, invented right here on campus, is inspiring our city
Digitally diagnosing dinosaurs
(15 Aug 2016)
Scientists reveal how Hadrosaur hobbled like a poorly pigeon
University campus named as one of UK's most beautiful
(15 Aug 2016)
Business Insider UK has included Manchester in its recently compiled ranking of the 21 most beautiful campuses in the UK
University team tackles track marathon for cancer charity
(15 Aug 2016)
A group of University staff members – David Hughes, Rachel Kenyon, Victoria Turner, Andrew Walker and Helen Leah, plus Kate and Stuart Owen - have taken part in a charity marathon to raise money for a local cancer charity
Manchester rises up the ranks of the world's top universities
(16 Aug 2016)
The University has climbed six places in an annual global ranking of universities, which cements its place as one of the world’s best higher education institutions
GPs’ uncertainty at dealing with those bereaved by suicide revealed
(16 Aug 2016)
Interviews carried out by the University with GPs of parents whose children have died by suicide have revealed a lack of knowledge and confidence on how best to respond to and support those bereaved
Art with impact at The Whitworth
(16 Aug 2016)
A major international exhibition which opens at The Whitworth in September is the outcome of intense collaboration by curators, academics and, exceptionally, undergraduate and postgraduate students
Call to make poverty reduction central to devolution
(17 Aug 2016)
Over half a million living in poverty despite Greater Manchester’s economic success
We're one of the best universities for student employability
(17 Aug 2016)
The University has been named among the very best for its students gaining employment after graduating, in a survey of individuals who recently completed their courses
Manchester economist to appear in new BBC Two series
(17 Aug 2016)
Professor Diane Coyle from the School of Social Sciences is featured in a new BBC Two series entitled 'Britain’s Hardest Workers: Inside the Low Wage Economy'.
Leukaemia blood testing has ‘massive potential’
(17 Aug 2016)
Researchers at Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood Leukaemia
Vote University events onto South by Southwest (SXSW) programme
(17 Aug 2016)
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries
Bus priority package: Weekend working between Moss Lane East and Hathersage Road
(18 Aug 2016)
Resurfacing of section of Oxford Road between Moss Lane East and Hathersage Road will take place this weekend
Blackboard Courses and Organisations update
(18 Aug 2016)
Issues resolved: activation and enrolments are now working normally
Professor Nancy Rothwell interviewed in THE
(18 Aug 2016)
Talking tuberculosis, tough decisions and pancake races with our President and Vice-Chancellor
New online system for recording registers of interest
(18 Aug 2016)
The online system will be available from October
Just Add Water: science for all the family
(18 Aug 2016)
Royal Society Christmas Lecturer Peter Wothers presents a family science show based around the properties of water
Climb the wall for Oxfam
(19 Aug 2016)
Oxjam Manchester Takeover and Rock Over Climbing are teaming up for a fun packed day of climbing and bouldering at the Oxjam Manchester Rockover
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
(19 Aug 2016)
This is a reminder about the annual process of accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) ready for Start of Year (SOY)
Vote for app that embeds healthcare into people’s lives
(19 Aug 2016)
The FARSEEING project, funded by the EC and involving researchers from the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, has been shortlisted for the DG CONNECT Innovation Radar Prize 2016, which rewards the high potential innovations - and related innovators – from around Europe
Treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease possible
(22 Aug 2016)
Experimental model success with commonly used anti-inflammatory drug
A 'smart' way to spot schizophrenia signs
(22 Aug 2016)
How a new app keeps track of mental health warning signs
Recruit our graduates to help with your short-term staffing needs
(22 Aug 2016)
If you need a recruitment solution to a short-term vacancy then the University’s own Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) could be your answer
Ballroom and Latin Dance for Beginners
(22 Aug 2016)
8 week course: Wednesday 28 September – Wednesday 23 November 2016
Show your support for our LGBT community
(22 Aug 2016)
Although the University will not have an entry in the Pride parade this year, there are still many ways in which we can all show our support to the LGBT Community
Do you know what PASS is?
(22 Aug 2016)
Come along to this session to learn more and find out how you could benefit from PASS!
Call for colleagues to act as mentors on the 2016/2017 Aurora Programme
(23 Aug 2016)
Aurora, Leadership Development programme for Women
Peer Support Group - Staff returning from maternity, paternity or adoption leave
(23 Aug 2016)
The group will give you an opportunity to share your experiences and discuss any issues that you may have whilst balancing work and caring responsibilities.
Manchester student puts museum’s fossils on the map
(23 Aug 2016)
A Manchester student has created a computer application which records the fossil collection of Manchester Museum on an interactive map
University to lead Cancer Research UK programme
(24 Aug 2016)
Manchester scientists get £1.47million funding boost for lung cancer research
Free ballet tickets on offer
(24 Aug 2016)
Manchester International Festival (MIF) is offering our staff three pairs of tickets for previews of a new version of Giselle
Hello, QUIZ it me you're looking for?
(24 Aug 2016)
Colleagues in the School of Biological Sciences are organising a quiz night in the Students' Union to help fund essential treatment for an MS sufferer
Closure of Oxford Street between Whitworth Street to Portland Street
(24 Aug 2016)
As the transformation of the Oxford Road corridor continues, additional work is due to start on Tuesday, 30 August
Forbes "30 under 30" scientist to carry out research at Manchester
(24 Aug 2016)
Qian Chen, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Illinois, has been awarded a Distinguished Visiting Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) to conduct research at the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials
Jackie demonstrates the value of shaking things up
(25 Aug 2016)
Colleagues tell their stories from the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
Graphene under pressure
(25 Aug 2016)
Small balloons made from one-atom-thick material graphene can withstand enormous pressures, much higher than those at the bottom of the deepest ocean
£16.5m extension to Jodrell Bank’s SKA headquarters is approved
(25 Aug 2016)
The new SKA Global Headquarters at Jodrell Bank – an extension of the current facilities to house more staff as the project ramps up – has been approved by the local planning authority
Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground
(25 Aug 2016)
New exhibition launches at The John Rylands Library
Communications with students in the run up to Welcome
(26 Aug 2016)
How the Student Communications and Marketing team is coordinating the flow of messages to students around Welcome
Spinning electrons could lead to new electronics
(30 Aug 2016)
Research could open up new areas of physics
What now? The economic impact of Brexit on the Northern Powerhouse
(30 Aug 2016)
A panel of experts will speak on this topic in the latest of Alliance MBS's Vital Topics series
Themed clothes swap
(30 Aug 2016)
Out with the old in with the new: give away your clothes, plus books and magazines this month, in return for new ones
Saving lives amidst disaster
(31 Aug 2016)
A moving behind the scenes look at our international humanitarian medical relief work
Alliance MBS's IT social enterprise wins funding boost from top firms
(31 Aug 2016)
Award-winning student collective project, IT Counts, has received funding from a leading software company and an IT employer partnership
Manchester scientist develops designer membranes
(31 Aug 2016)
Sebastian Leaper, a PhD student at the University, is the winner of the Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2016
No link to lower IQs in children born to mothers on newer epilepsy drugs
(31 Aug 2016)
Two newer epilepsy drugs may not harm the thinking skills or IQs of school-aged children whose mothers took them while pregnant – but an older drug is linked to cognitive problems in children, especially if their mothers took high doses – according to new research carried out at the University
New research uncovers the first steps of how human organs and tissues develop
(31 Aug 2016)
For the first time, the precise way individual human organs and tissue develop has been mapped – providing new insight into how genetic disorders can occur during the crucial early phase of development
WATCH: GDI academic's documentary on effects of climate change
(31 Aug 2016)
Dr Joanne Jordan from the Global Development Institute has produced a documentary based on her research into climate change resilience in Dhaka
University is recruiting more voluntary Harassment Support Advisors
(31 Aug 2016)
Additional support for those who may need further information and advice on bullying and harassment
'Refer a friend or work colleague' offer from Active Manchester
(31 Aug 2016)
Attend at half-price on five-week courses running from 5 September to 14 October 2016
You shall go to the ballet
(31 Aug 2016)
Well, three of you will - announcing the winners of tickets for MIF preview performances of Giselle
Is a trend for pink chicken livers making us sick?
(31 Aug 2016)
People are being warned to take the current trend for ‘pink’ chicken liver recipes with a pinch of salt