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News archive – September 2016

Martin Harris Centre autumn season launched
(01 Sep 2016)
See an exceptional programme of performances at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama this autumn.

Staff benefits update
(01 Sep 2016)
Summer is coming to a close and we are back to our regular weekly updates!

Scientists take to the skies to track West African pollution
(01 Sep 2016)
Scientists operating research aircraft over West Africa have detected organic materials in the atmosphere over a number of urban areas, contributing to concerns of the rise in pollution across the region

Antibiotic resistance and you!
(01 Sep 2016)
Free event on campus by Public Health England

More network testing this Monday morning
(02 Sep 2016)
Continuing work to improve the University network

Could you inspire a spark for science?
(02 Sep 2016)
Science Spectacular, a key event in the Manchester Science Festival programme, returns for 2016 and we're looking for researchers, students or academics with a passion for communicating science.

Death, politics and selfies in ARTIST ROOMS: Andy Warhol at The Whitworth
(02 Sep 2016)
New exhibition at The Whitworth will show the sharp critical opinions of an artist known to many primarily as art salesman, purveyor of product and celebrant of capitalism

President and Vice-Chancellor urges universities to support public engagement
(02 Sep 2016)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, incoming President of the British Science Association, has today called for UK universities to “encourage, support and reward public engagement”

University delivering emergency medical team training in China
(02 Sep 2016)
Professor Tony Redmond from the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute will visit China in support of a WHO initiative to promote agreed international standards of emergency medicine

Register for the next ‘Managing in the Round’ course
(02 Sep 2016)
Managing in the Round (TMS55) is an integrated Management Development programme aimed at Middle Managers - likely to be working in administrative grades at levels 5/6 to 7/8. In other words it is aimed at those operating above 'first line supervisor/manager' level with major defined operational and staff responsibilities.

Places are now available on the Emotional Intelligence Course
(02 Sep 2016)
E.I. (Emotional Intelligence) is the practice of paying attention to your own and other people’s emotional states and using the information to help inform your actions.

Back pain link to 24-hour body clock
(05 Sep 2016)
Revealed: our spinal discs have 24-hour body clocks that can malfunction and cause pain

How Andrew put himself "in harm's way" and won
(05 Sep 2016)
Colleagues tell their stories from the PG Certificate in Higher Education

Wood Street Mission Lottery
(05 Sep 2016)
Announcing the lucky winner of the September draw

Car Park Permit Office reduced opening hours
(05 Sep 2016)
Morning only operation for three days next week

Flagship public sector show
(05 Sep 2016)
Free professional services event comes to Manchester

Statistics great and good – at the double
(05 Sep 2016)
University hosts two major statistical conferences attracting 750 delegates

Celebrating chemistry pioneer Sir Edward Frankland
(05 Sep 2016)
Thanks to Frankland and our other chemists, “the atom is very much a Mancunian”

Fact-finding academic tackles housing crisis
(05 Sep 2016)
Project calls for people to share information on empty houses in their local area

QS World University Rankings success
(06 Sep 2016)
Highest ever place for Manchester in world survey of universities

Have you captured the essence of science through a stunning image?
(06 Sep 2016)
The Wellcome Image Awards celebrate the aesthetic beauty of scientific images, the research behind them and the incredible techniques used to create them.

Your chance to get involved with UMSS
(06 Sep 2016)
Members are invited to apply for a vacancy on the pension scheme board

Bone density tests at Sugden Sports Centre
(06 Sep 2016)
The Sugden Sports Centre will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Tuesday, 11 October for only £30

Don’t stop at 999 – and save lives
(06 Sep 2016)
Over half of deaths from injury could be prevented if public knew first aid, University researchers reveal

Gear up for September’s Monthly Cycle to Work Event
(06 Sep 2016)
Ride along to the Royal Northern College of Music this Thursday 8 September between 8am and 9.30am

Smartphone app shows weather and chronic pain could be connected
(06 Sep 2016)
Preliminary findings from a mass participation study have indicated a link between weather conditions – specifically rain and lack of sunshine – and chronic pain

Become an online judge for the Big Bang Competition
(06 Sep 2016)
Can you help our young scientists and engineers build their skills and confidence in project work?

How our students are changing lives in Uganda
(06 Sep 2016)
Faith makes everything possible, Hope makes everything work…

Link between extended GP surgery hours and fewer A&E visits, but at a cost
(06 Sep 2016)
Patients who had access to GP surgeries with longer opening times in evenings and at weekends visited A&E departments far fewer times than those who did not have similar access to primary care.

Triple shortlisting for University in prestigious THE Awards
(06 Sep 2016)
The University has been shortlisted in three categories of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2016

Robots to the rescue
(07 Sep 2016)
Creating an electronic eye for Fukushima – and beyond

Blue – and grey – sky thinking
(07 Sep 2016)
Airborne lab can respond within hours to atmospheric pollution incidents anywhere in the world

Matthew puts us on the m-app!
(07 Sep 2016)
University app-creating software project mappademia wins major development funding

Sir Mark Elder CBE - Inaugural Lecture: Are Conductors Really Necessary?
(07 Sep 2016)
On Thursday 29 September, 3pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.

Manchester scientist awarded Royal Society Research Professorship
(07 Sep 2016)
Professor David Leigh from the School of Chemistry has been recognised as one of the world’s top scientists, by being awarded with a Royal Society Research Professorship.

New exhibition of student architecture projects to open
(07 Sep 2016)
An exhibition telling the story of how our students use models to develop their ideas about architecture opens on 16 September in Humanities Bridgeford Street Building

Don't be held to ransom!
(07 Sep 2016)
Several universities are experiencing incidents involving ransomware, a form of phishing attack: don't be the next victim

Volunteer call for Alien Invaders!
(07 Sep 2016)
Quarry Bank Mill is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites and home to a working cotton mill

Transforming Oxford Road in 2016
(07 Sep 2016)
As the campus community starts to return after the summer break, you will notice changes to Oxford Road as work on the transformation of the corridor continues

What is AskMe, and why is it important?
(07 Sep 2016)
With Welcome just around the corner for our new and returning students, it's time to dust off your AskMe badge and prepare to be at your most helpful

Blood bacteria developing to clots could contribute to chronic diseases
(07 Sep 2016)
The discovery could help to explain many features of these kinds of diseases, and may lead to new methods of prevention or treatment

Scientists discover how to create tiny water and gas pipes
(07 Sep 2016)
Manchester researchers have discovered how to create the smallest ever water and gas pipes that are only one atom in size

Staff benefits update
(08 Sep 2016)
Two great new discounts with LivingWell and Halfords plus reduced price tickets and updates from SuperBreak!

Scientists develop revolutionary heart attack sensor
(08 Sep 2016)
Manchester researchers have developed an electric sensor which could quickly tell doctors if a person has had a heart attack

Walking for Health group celebrates six years with Memory Walk
(08 Sep 2016)
The University’s Walking for Health group has been involved in numerous events during its existence and this month they're busy raising awareness and funds for two great charities

Book your place on the Postgraduate Research Administrator Network
(08 Sep 2016)
Sharing expertise, knowledge and ideas around postgraduate student activity

Manchester Residential Life gets to the heart of halls
(09 Sep 2016)
Manchester Residential Life (ResLife) has been launched in the University’s Halls of Residence to enhance the student residential experience through proactive provision amd intervention

Putting the Staff Survey into action: communications
(09 Sep 2016)
In the months since the results of the 2015 Staff Survey were published, a project team, led by the Division of Communications and Marketing, has been working on a number of initiatives to deliver better communication

Exiting Car Park D: a brief detour could reduce delay to your journey
(09 Sep 2016)
As staff and students return after the summer break, users of Car Park D, next to the Dental Hospital, may experience longer delays than usual when exiting onto Higher Cambridge Street, particularly when turning right out of the car park

University hosts visit by RAEng Distinguished Visiting Fellow
(09 Sep 2016)
Dr Gary Doll from the University of Akron is on campus to improve his interactions with the UK's research base in tribology and surface engineering, and to facilitate collaborative research at the University

Canada honours leading Manchester earth scientist
(09 Sep 2016)
The Royal Society of Canada has bestowed a rare honour on world-leading earth scientist Professor David Vaughan by electing him as a ‘Foreign Fellow’

Chancellor Lemn Sissay headlines Manchester Literature Festival event
(09 Sep 2016)
Award-winning poet and Chancellor Lemn Sissay will headline a celebration of diversity in writing

Cleaning the Manchester Ship Canal
(12 Sep 2016)
How University research rejuvenated our legendary inland port

Theatre production by University alumnus Rob Ward: 'Gypsy Queen'
(12 Sep 2016)
On Friday 23 September, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.

Teaching and Learning in promotions
(12 Sep 2016)
Teaching and Learning in promotions: training for the new criteria

New Student Recruitment, Selection and Admissions policy
(12 Sep 2016)
Following changes to the QAA Code of Practice, our Student Admissions policy has been expanded to articulate our processes and practices related to student recruitment and selection

WATCH: Why is AskMe important?
(12 Sep 2016)
Give a warm Welcome Week to our new students

Baby-friendly award for University's undergraduate midwifery programme
(13 Sep 2016)
Awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award by UNICEF UK for the high levels of education and skill development in breastfeeding support provided to students on its midwifery programme

Funding boost to brain research
(13 Sep 2016)
‘Human Brain Project’ receives €89 million from the European Commission

Final call to donate toiletries for Lifeshare
(13 Sep 2016)
Campaign to donate toiletries to local homeless charity ends this week

Open meeting on creating a Staff Learning & Development network
(13 Sep 2016)
Learning is central to our organisation. Great effort goes into giving thousands of students who come here every year the best learning experience.

Treat yourself and get the Friday feeling at street food market
(13 Sep 2016)
Levenshulme Market is kicking off the new academic year at the University with a street food market on Friday 16 September from 5pm until 9pm

Complimentary tickets available for B!RTH debate
(13 Sep 2016)
We are proud to be the lead academic partner for B!RTH – a global festival of theatre and debate on childbirth inequalities

10th UK Schools Computer Animation Competition launches
(14 Sep 2016)
The School of Computer Science has launched Animation17, its 10th annual UK Schools Computer Animation Competition, which aims to encourage kids all over the UK to use their computers creatively

School-University Partnership Initiative (SUPI) networking event
(14 Sep 2016)
Are you a researcher interested in engaging with local schools? Want to share your passion for research and your subject area with teachers and students? Want to develop your public engagement and outreach skills?

History made as Manchester lands health funding
(14 Sep 2016)
£28.5m invested in Greater Manchester’s devolved health system to pioneer lifesaving research

Go Abroad Fair
(14 Sep 2016)
Encourage students to attend the Go Abroad Fair on Tuesday, 25 October at University Place

Upgrade from economy to business class: Dropbox for Business landing soon
(14 Sep 2016)
It’s time to upgrade from economy to business class, Dropbox for Business is arriving in October and will be available to all University colleagues

Student disability support – deadline for January 2017 exams
(14 Sep 2016)
If your students need extra time or rest breaks because of a disability, the deadline to register is 24 November

Disposal of confidential waste – reminder
(14 Sep 2016)
Any paper records that contain confidential or person identifying information must be disposed of correctly

A warm - and distinctive - welcome to our new students
(15 Sep 2016)
A new and exciting venture is about to launch at the University, as we welcome our new first year undergraduate students

Staff benefits update
(15 Sep 2016)
It’s been a hotchpotch of weather this week and it’s the same with this update – lots of variety!

Top Northern universities' impact double that of Premier League
(16 Sep 2016)
N8 calls on Government to support Northern innovation

Undergraduate Open Days coming up
(16 Sep 2016)
Our next Undergraduate Open Days for prospective students will be taking place on Saturday 1 and 8 October, between 10am and 4pm

Countdown to The Sustainability Challenge
(16 Sep 2016)
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge is on Tuesday, 20 September

Taking steps for Manchester Memory Walk
(16 Sep 2016)
A team of staff from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences will be taking part in the Manchester Memory Walk on Saturday 17 September

Celebrate Bi Visibility Day
(16 Sep 2016)
We will be marking Bisexual Visibility day this year on 21 September

Free eye examination at University teaching clinic
(16 Sep 2016)
Book now for a free eye examination (eye test) – this offer is open to all students, staff and the general public

Social Enterprise Ignition funding opportunity
(16 Sep 2016)
Social Entrepreneurs are born out of the desire to improve the world and make it a better place

Annual pay award 2016/17
(19 Sep 2016)
The University Senior Leadership Team has agreed to implement the draft New JNCHES* settlement for 2016/17 on the recommendation of UCEA**

Get set go for a new year
(19 Sep 2016)
Enjoy your free breakfast at first Rundezvous event of the year

Your Manchester gives an insight into EU Referendum
(19 Sep 2016)
Still time to book for discussion of result, effect on the political landscape and what future may hold

Welcome to Beauty Bee at the Uni!
(19 Sep 2016)
Get ready for your close up – thanks to University of Manchester Staff Association

Printing goes mobile for staff
(20 Sep 2016)
Now you can print from a laptop, smartphone and tablet. You don’t even have to be on campus and you can collect your printing from any machine

University desk calendars out this week
(20 Sep 2016)
Popular planning tool returns for the new academic year

Indulge your sweet tooth and raise money for Macmillan Coffee Morning
(20 Sep 2016)
Join us at Manchester Student Homes for the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on 30 September

Online process for research ethics applications launched
(20 Sep 2016)
A new online Ethical Review Manager (ERM) for processing research ethics applications has been launched

Sports team celebrate 10k run award success
(21 Sep 2016)
Our staff participation in Great Manchester 10k run wins at the annual North West Awards for England Athletics

Massages available at the Wellbeing Rooms
(21 Sep 2016)
Come and get a neck, shoulder, back, hand/arm, foot or Indian head massage

Wellcome Trust invests £5 million to launch clinician careers
(21 Sep 2016)
Twenty five Fellowships will enable the best clinical trainees undertake a PhD

University Capital Programme
(21 Sep 2016)
In her weekly update last week, the President and Vice-Chancellor mentioned that plans were being developed for delivering a sustainable financial position which will allow the University to make the necessary investments to achieve our Manchester 2020 ambitions

Transformation of Oxford Road corridor
(21 Sep 2016)
Last month was certainly the busiest yet in terms of the amount of work carried out on Oxford Road and many of the changes will be completely new for those returning to the corridor after the summer break

Erasmus Staff Mobility
(21 Sep 2016)
Erasmus Funding to undertake Training/Teaching in Europe during the 2016/2017 academic year

Join the Contact Theatre for a free day of fun
(21 Sep 2016)
The Contact Theatre on Oxford Road throws open its doors for Fun Palaces on Saturday 1 October

Free legal advice by appointment here on campus
(21 Sep 2016)
The School of Law Legal Advice Centre (LAC), on the 4th Floor of Crawford House, is currently taking enquiries for appointments for free legal advice

WATCH: Eight thousand students – one grand challenge
(22 Sep 2016)
Thanks to colleagues who gave our new students a warm and distinctive welcome to Manchester

Staff benefits update
(22 Sep 2016)
This week we have some updated offers

The John Rylands Research Institute announces its latest Seedcorn call
(22 Sep 2016)
Seedcorn awards are an annual call available to all academic and Library staff at the University to apply for up to £5,000 to conduct a research project

Manchester University Music Society Welcome Concert
(23 Sep 2016)
On Sunday 2 October, 5pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Career journeys begin for FSE's Business Administration Apprentices
(23 Sep 2016)
Over the last two weeks the Faculty has said thank you and good luck to the nine Business Administration Apprentices who spent a year working across different areas of FSE

New Programme Management Board
(23 Sep 2016)
In her weekly update last week, the President and Vice-Chancellor mentioned that plans were being developed for delivering a sustainable financial position which will allow the University to make the necessary investments to achieve our Manchester 2020 ambitions

Want to find out more about crowdfunding?
(23 Sep 2016)
Learn about fundraising through the University’s crowdfunding platform at an information session

Procurement excellence at the University
(23 Sep 2016)
The Central Procurement Office has recently published its first Annual Report

Volunteer for Great Bistro Bake Off
(23 Sep 2016)
Part of The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support

Explore China during free taster week
(23 Sep 2016)
Try out a range of language tasters, arts and craft activities and seminars at the Confucius Institute

The Whitworth adds Ashes by Steve McQueen to international art collection
(23 Sep 2016)
The Whitworth has become the first UK institution outside of London to acquire work by acclaimed British artist and Oscar-winning film director Steve McQueen

Oxford Road bus gate is now open
(26 Sep 2016)
From Monday, 26 September, every motorist driving through the bus gate will receive a warning letter or a penalty charge notice

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Piano Recital by Murray McLachlan
(26 Sep 2016)
On Thursday 29 September, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.

£18m postgraduate research funding secured by new North West partnership
(26 Sep 2016)
A minimum of 41 postgraduate studentships will be on offer each year for six years, after a North West consortium of HEIs bid secured more than £18m in funding from the Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC)

Issue with My Manchester and timetable access - Update 3
(26 Sep 2016)
We’re aware of the difficulty that some students are currently experiencing accessing My Manchester

WATCH: Energy – past, present and future
(26 Sep 2016)
Join Professor Ian Cotton as he explores energy’s journey in the Distinguished Lecture

Confucius Institute opens at 180 Waterloo Place
(26 Sep 2016)
Special guests cut the ribbon on unique learning space – with peaceful Chinese garden

University welcomes tenth cohort of Manchester Access Programme students
(27 Sep 2016)
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP), the University’s flagship widening access programme, supports the progression to university of talented young people from less advantaged backgrounds living and studying in Greater Manchester

Putting the Staff Survey into action
(27 Sep 2016)
In the year since the results of the 2015 Staff Survey were published, Staff Learning and Development have been working on a number of initiatives to deliver more effective leadership and management

Celebrating Cervantes
(27 Sep 2016)
Open symposium marks 400th anniversary of Spanish writer’s death

Set your social enterprise ideas into action
(27 Sep 2016)
Workshop to guide you through the journey

Science Uncovered at Manchester Museum
(27 Sep 2016)
Spectacular night showcases our finest researchers and their work for an adult audience

Still not booked your Xmas office party?
(27 Sep 2016)
Limited places available at a festive get together for University staff and friends

Get inspired about your career in higher education
(27 Sep 2016)
Association of University Administrators annual conference comes to campus

WATCH: Why is AskMe important?
(27 Sep 2016)
Carry on giving a warm welcome to our new students

More legroom, more care, a better fit – Dropbox for Business landing soon
(27 Sep 2016)
If you like a bit of wiggle room then the University’s Dropbox for Business will make miles of difference.

Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
(28 Sep 2016)
We’re looking to recognise and celebrate those special people who always go ‘above and beyond’

Major open debate on use of antibiotics
(28 Sep 2016)
A major public debate will be held in Manchester following the recent UN declaration to combat the proliferation of antibiotic resistance

Appointment of Interim Director of Planning
(28 Sep 2016)
Pauline Morgan has been appointed as Interim Director of Planning

Themed clothes swap has recipes and kitchen items in the mix
(28 Sep 2016)
Bring along three or more garments and/or themed items to the UMSA Lounge this evening

Our first public lecture on rights and equality of disabled people
(28 Sep 2016)
The University's Inaugural Lord Morris of Manchester Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

World's Biggest Coffee Morning is taking place across campus
(28 Sep 2016)
Eat cake and drink coffee (or tea) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Understanding Mental Health 2
(28 Sep 2016)
Adam Spreadbury, Co-chair of the Mental Health Network at The Bank of England, will speak about depression and invite group discussions and questions

Art meets science as Manchester academic creates stunning LCD images
(28 Sep 2016)
There are now more LCD displays in the world than human beings, and everyone uses them in mobile telephones, laptops, and flat panel TVs - but very few people know how the technology actually works, and fewer still are familiar with the striking colours and patterns that liquid crystals produce in microscopy

Manchester showcasing next industrial revolution to Taiwanese experts
(28 Sep 2016)
The next technological breakthroughs to power a new industrial revolution – dubbed Industry 4.0 – are being showcased to a delegation of Taiwanese experts as part of a fact-finding mission to the UK led by the University

Research beacons are a hit at New Scientist Live
(28 Sep 2016)
How ‘sugar coatings’ on cells can help safeguard our health was among the thought-provoking Manchester research showcased at the popular New Scientist Live event

The Hallé's Sir Mark Elder to give Inaugural Lecture as Honorary Professor
(29 Sep 2016)
Honorary Professor and Music Director of The Hallé Sir Mark Elder CBE, will give his inaugural lecture at the University’s Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama at 3pm on Thursday 29 September 2016.

Manchester researchers win RCGP Research Paper of the Year for 2015
(29 Sep 2016)
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has named a research study funded by the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) Greater Manchester as its Research Paper of the Year

WATCH: Sir Salvador Moncada on cancer research at the University
(29 Sep 2016)
Find out how Manchester's approach to cancer research spans the full spectrum of combating the disease

Surprise finding by PhD student could improve future handling of nuclear waste
(29 Sep 2016)
A researcher at the University has made a surprise finding after observing variations of a chemical bond with a radioactive metal called thorium – and this newly revealed stabilising relationship could one day contribute to improving nuclear fuel management

Staff benefits update
(29 Sep 2016)
This week’s update has travel, spa and outdoor offers and a prize draw to win tickets for Breaking the Code at the Royal Exchange Theatre!

Help colleagues hit a high note for Oxfam
(29 Sep 2016)
Come along to the Oxjam Manchester Takeover

Roll up, roll up for The Big Careers Fair
(29 Sep 2016)
Encourage students to go along to our annual Big Careers Fair at Manchester Central Convention centre – organised by The Careers Service and open to all students and graduates

Access to interpretation provisions in the health care system helps integration
(30 Sep 2016)
Access to interpreter and translation services is an essential requirement to ensure integration – according to a new study carried out by a team from the University's Multilingual Manchester project, in collaboration with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups for Manchester

The ResLife team are recruiting!
(30 Sep 2016)
The ResLife team are currently recruiting ResLife Advisors to join us in supporting our students, and helping them to make the most of their time in Manchester!

Bone density tests at the Sugden Sports Centre
(30 Sep 2016)
Have your fracture risk assessed and find out how to increase your chances of having healthy bones for life

Major award for graphene and 2D materials in biomedicine
(30 Sep 2016)
The University has been awarded more than £5m for research into using nanomaterials including graphene in the human body

Cancer prevention and early detection boosted by new research programme launch
(30 Sep 2016)
The NHS could save £44 million a year in treatment costs if four cancers were diagnosed more quickly, according to cancer experts at the launch of a dedicated prevention and early detection (PED) research initiative in Manchester

Strollers step out in support of Maggie's Cancer Centres
(30 Sep 2016)
Following their Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Society earlier this month, the University’s Walking for Health group, Lunchtime Strollers, is stepping out again for cancer support charity, Maggie's

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
(30 Sep 2016)
On Friday 7 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Try a free taste of Be Active Manchester
(30 Sep 2016)
Free taster sessions are on offer at the Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building

Share academic expertise on Brexit and network with parliamentary researchers
(30 Sep 2016)
Bursaries are available to support the travel costs of researchers attending a conference where they will build relationships with those working in Parliament and discuss the impact of Brexit on key policy areas

Chill Out Room open in Simon Building
(30 Sep 2016)
Part of the joint Wellbeing provision - a partnership between the Counselling Service and Sport

'Teashirt’ gene links autism and kidney problems, new study finds
(30 Sep 2016)
A gene dubbed the ‘Teashirt’ by its discoverers has been identified as a link between children with kidney problems and autism, in a new study which has implications for how doctors working on both conditions administer tests to their patients

Birds of a feather: research may help to discover true colour of extinct animals
(30 Sep 2016)
An international team of scientists led by the University has used state-of-the-art X-ray methods to analyse the chemistry of feathers of birds, in order to discover the true colours of extinct ancient animals such as dinosaurs

Manchester researcher helping to tackle the world’s water challenges
(30 Sep 2016)
A researcher from the University has developed a free tool to help scientists and policymakers to manage agricultural water use and improve crop water productivity in regions where supply is scarce

Weekly mindfulness and relaxation sessions offered by Counselling Service
(30 Sep 2016)
Drop-in sessions each day in the large Wellbeing room, first floor, Simon Building

Brexit “phoney war” will soon be over
(30 Sep 2016)
We are still in a “phoney war” in the wake of the Brexit vote with the hard reality of the UK’s decision to leave the EU yet to be seriously felt, our latest Vital Topics debate heard

'More older people than children’ tipping point being reached in Europe
(30 Sep 2016)
The ageing population across the UK and the EU, combined with the widening gap between available carers and those who need care, has prompted researchers at the University to conduct research on a range new technologies to encourage healthy and active ageing