News archive – October 2016

Art goes large at Sam Alex
(02 Oct 2016)
A giant photograph taken by a refugee has been installed on the exterior of the Samuel Alexander Building as part of the Journeys Festival organised by ArtReach

University leaps up global innovation list
(03 Oct 2016)
Manchester is one of only five UK universities to make Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel
(03 Oct 2016)
On Thursday 6 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Heart-breaking sincerity behind suicide bereavement research
(03 Oct 2016)
Sharon McDonnell: “I’m not frightened of bereaved families, as some people are, because I am the same.”

A storyteller in China
(03 Oct 2016)
Professor of Public History Michael Wood discusses his recent BBC series, The Story of China – and his love affair with the past

Literature Live: Beverley Bie Brahic, Jeffrey Wainwright & Matthew Welton
(03 Oct 2016)
On Monday 10 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Art and inspiration from Syrian refugees at Manchester Museum Takeover
(03 Oct 2016)
University researchers, working with the Syrian community in the city, and The Rethink Rebuild Society, will be part of the #JourneysFest Takeover at the Manchester Museum on Saturday, 8 October

Teaching and Learning in promotions
(03 Oct 2016)
Teaching and Learning in promotions: training for the new criteria

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit the University
(04 Oct 2016)
Royal couple to tour National Graphene Institute and Manchester Engineering Campus Development site

Global Development Institute Lecture Series
(04 Oct 2016)
Dialogue and discussion with scholars involved in cutting edge research

Our Chancellor’s poetic look at our treatment of children without parents
(04 Oct 2016)
Lemn Sissay tells his Origin Stories on BBC Radio 4

Jeanette Winterson “In Conversation” with Jonathan Safran Foer
(04 Oct 2016)
On Tuesday 11 October, 6.30pm, at Manchester Central Library

Royal Society Science Exhibition
(04 Oct 2016)
Meet scientists from across the country and get stuck in to interactive activities for all ages

More issues with access to My Manchester - Update 4
(04 Oct 2016)
Information about My Manchester performance issues

Support for Academic Advisors: Toolkit and Training workshop
(04 Oct 2016)
Places available on workshop for academic advisors on 2 November

Fasten your seatbelts: Dropbox for Business is preparing to land
(05 Oct 2016)
External collaboration is about to become easier, safer and secure. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for Dropbox for Business as it prepares to land in October.

Get your kids inspired by science!
(05 Oct 2016)
Come along to this year’s Science Spectacular on Saturday 29 October

Castlefield Manchester Sermon: Kamila Shamsie
(05 Oct 2016)
On Friday 14 October, 7pm, at the Manchester Cathedral

Learn how to use a map and compass
(05 Oct 2016)
Free event as part of Ordnance Survey National Map Reading Week

Lunchtime Strollers turn 10k culture vultures
(05 Oct 2016)
Seven of our Lunchtime Strollers walking group took part in a 10k “Culture Stroll” for Maggie’s Cancer Centres

‘Best New Charity’ award for Manchester’s Tutor Trust
(05 Oct 2016)
A Manchester charity involving more than a thousand University of Manchester students has won a major national award – the ‘Best New Charity’ at the 2016 Charity Times Awards

University protects against card fraud
(05 Oct 2016)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) have been introduced in order to minimise card fraud for institutions.

Deputy Residential Life Officer vacancy
(05 Oct 2016)
Residential Services are currently recruiting a Deputy Residential Life Officer

Think: My Learning Essentials
(05 Oct 2016)
Find out how My Learning Essentials can support your teaching and help your students develop their academic and professional skills

MICRA Seedcorn Funding Call 2016
(05 Oct 2016)
Applications are invited for MICRA seedcorn awards for 2016 for research on ageing with up to £6K available per project

Organise a Time to Change coffee morning!
(05 Oct 2016)
Time to Change is a campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination

Staff benefits update
(05 Oct 2016)
This week’s update has restaurant, fitness and travel offers, plus you can stil enter the prize draw to win tickets for Breaking the Code at the Royal Exchange Theatre!

Update on IT issues during Start of Year
(06 Oct 2016)
Since Wednesday 14 September a number of different issues have arisen with our IT services and systems, some of which are still on-going

Cancer medicine – the personal approach
(06 Oct 2016)
How personalised medicine could revolutionise how we’re treated for illnesses in the future

WATCH: Professor Ian Cotton on Manchester's world-leading energy research
(06 Oct 2016)
The University is pioneering the energy systems of the future so that we can continue to heat our homes, light our buildings and travel

Media Services equipment upgrades
(06 Oct 2016)
Technology and equipment improvements to teaching spaces

bluedot scores four nominations in UK Festival Awards
(06 Oct 2016)
Jodrell Bank's bluedot festival has earned an amazing four nominations in the UK Festival Awards

Car Park Permit Office closed on 7 October
(06 Oct 2016)
The Office will be closed all day on Friday 7 October for staff training

Oxford Road bus gate fully operational next week
(06 Oct 2016)
From Monday, 10 October, every motorist driving through the bus gate between 6am and 9pm, seven days a week, will receive a penalty charge notice

Got an idea that could benefit the community and need help to carry it out?
(06 Oct 2016)
UMIP's Social Enterprise Ignition Funding Event 2016 could help you generate, develop and test your idea from start to finish

Spectacular Science at Manchester Museum Takeover!
(06 Oct 2016)
Enjoy a free, fun-filled family day of science challenges, live experiments, and hands-on demonstrations to delight children and adults alike

Last chance to get free tickets to see Hannah Fry at the University
(06 Oct 2016)
Tickets are fast running out for this year's Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture

New species of British Jurassic reptiles discovered
(06 Oct 2016)
The new species are identified from fossils collected over a century and a half ago

Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is now recruiting for academic tutors for 2017
(06 Oct 2016)
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute to the social responsibility goals of the University whilst also further developing your one-to-one tutoring skills and earning some money at the same time

Interactive Schools’ Poetry Performance with: JOHN HEGLEY
(07 Oct 2016)
On Friday 14 October, 1pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

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(07 Oct 2016)
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Manchester Literature Festival: Anne Enright
(07 Oct 2016)
On Monday 17 October, 7pm, at Hallé St Peter's

Help Wood Street Mission give the gift of a happy Christmas to families in need
(07 Oct 2016)
Please donate new toys and other gifts, books, food or money to their Christmas Project 2016

The University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra
(07 Oct 2016)
On Sunday 16 October, 3.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Join the Northwest Biotech Initiative Executive Team
(07 Oct 2016)
Northwest Biotech Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2016/17 Executive Committee are now open

New EU referendum data reveals Brexit insights
(07 Oct 2016)
Newly-released data has revealed new insights into why people voted to leave the European Union

Manchester Ways to Wellbeing: feel good and function well
(07 Oct 2016)
How the University’s Wellbeing Strategy and our Manchester Ways to Wellbeing aim to help you do just that

How Siobhan got a new "20-20" vision
(10 Oct 2016)
Colleagues tell their stories from our Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education

Get active this semester on campus!
(10 Oct 2016)
Only one week left to book on our Be Active programme

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Ensemble l'imaginaire
(10 Oct 2016)
On Thursday 13 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Update your wardrobe – and help a good cause
(10 Oct 2016)
Rutherford Swish tomorrow to add to £600 total so far

University is UK Heart Safe Educational Establishment of the Year 2016
(10 Oct 2016)
First aid team honoured for world record breaking CPR training - and more

Centre for Jewish Studies sponsors screening of ‘Zero Motivation'
(10 Oct 2016)
A zany, dark, and comedic portrait of everyday life for a unit of young, female Israeli soldiers

Citylabs Lounge: Introducing Health North - Connected Health Cities
(10 Oct 2016)
Free monthly networking event for clinicians, academics and healthcare businesses located in the heart of Manchester’s Innovation District

£3.9 million modern languages research project launched in Manchester
(11 Oct 2016)
A consortium led by The University of Manchester has launched a four-year language research project which aims to demonstrate the UK’s critical need for modern languages research and teaching.

Manchester Literature Festival: Eimear McBride
(11 Oct 2016)
On Thursday 20 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(12 Oct 2016)
Students in the final year of their optometry degree provide a clinical service to staff, students and members of the public as part of their training at the University

Echoes Day Nursery celebrates 25 years of childcare on campus
(12 Oct 2016)
Everyone is welcome at their Silver Anniversary Open Event

Andy Smith and Fuel present The Preston Bill
(12 Oct 2016)
On Wednesday 19 October, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Effective States research centre receives major funding boost
(12 Oct 2016)
DFID has awarded The Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre (ESID) an additional £3.1 million to extend their pioneering research until 2019

Swish raises cash and clothing for charity
(12 Oct 2016)
Thanks to everyone who came along to the latest Rutherford SWISH charity clothes swap

Manchester Museum challenges species survival in latest exhibition
(12 Oct 2016)
While extinctions have happened since life first evolved, we are at a point in the Earth’s history where humans are present to document these changes, and to realize our own involvement in the unfolding story

Animal world facing 'refugee' crisis as species become increasingly isolated
(12 Oct 2016)
According to researchers at the University, the animal world may be facing a 'refugee' crisis of its own as species splinter into isolated populations

People with bipolar disorder more likely to have suffered childhood adversity
(12 Oct 2016)
A University study which looked at more than thirty years of research into bipolar, found that people with the disorder are 2.63 times more likely to have suffered emotional, physical or sexual abuse as children than the general population

Exhibition marks 30th anniversary of Manchester teenager's racist murder
(12 Oct 2016)
An exhibition has been launched at Manchester Central Library to reflect on the life and legacy of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah, who was murdered in the playground of a Manchester high school in 1986 after defending younger Bangladeshi boys from racist bullying

Roll up, roll up for The Big Careers Fair
(12 Oct 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

Get your cameras ready for the EPSRC Science Photo competition
(12 Oct 2016)
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has launched its fourth Science Photo competition

Beauty Bee offer in Wellbeing Rooms
(12 Oct 2016)
Abby from Beauty Bee is offering treat time facial and back massage for just £30

JustFest Presents: The Volunteering and Social Justice Festival coming soon
(12 Oct 2016)
Please help promote the new Volunteering and Social Justice Festival to students

A decade of mapping out futures
(13 Oct 2016)
Giving youngsters outstanding learning experiences – without boundaries or barriers

WATCH: Why Manchester is at the forefront of advanced materials
(13 Oct 2016)
Research and innovation in advanced materials at the University focuses on solving some of the world’s most critical problems

Manchester University Music Society - Symphony Orchestra
(13 Oct 2016)
On Saturday 22 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Full closure of Brunswick Street announced
(13 Oct 2016)
Bringing you the latest on the closure of Brunswick Street, a reminder about the Oxford Road bus gate and news on other works affecting the campus area

Danielle George helps the BBC celebrate the birth of British TV
(13 Oct 2016)
The University's Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering will return to our screens to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first broadcast on British television as co-presenter alongside presenter Dallas Campbell and mechanical engineer Dr Hugh Hunt in ‘Television’s Opening Night: How the Box was Born’

Manchester Museums awarded over £100k to diversify leadership
(13 Oct 2016)
Major Partner Museums (MPM) has received £111,650 to host Fareda Khan, an arts developer, consultant and curator, for 18 months through the Arts Council England Change Makers fund

WATCH: International student safety video
(13 Oct 2016)
Mei's Day Out educates international students on personal safety - a video created by Manchester Student Homes

Road closures and changes to bus services for Athletes' Parade
(13 Oct 2016)
Information to help you cope with the impact on the city's roads and transport of the crowds welcoming home Olympic and Paralympic heroes on Monday

Postgraduate Research Programmes Open Day
(13 Oct 2016)
Please help to promote the event to our current students and offer-holders

Take a breath of fresh air in the beautiful Peak District National Park
(13 Oct 2016)
Sporticipate are having a Staff Hike in Edale, Hope Valley for free

My Manchester access issues - update
(13 Oct 2016)
Latest information about the issues with My Manchester for students

Welcoming The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the University today
(14 Oct 2016)
Royal couple to tour National Graphene Institute and Manchester Engineering Campus Development site

Manchester University Music Society - Showcase Concert
(14 Oct 2016)
On Friday 21 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre.

Computing outreach programme gets royal seal of approval
(14 Oct 2016)
Our School of Computer Science recognised for work in schools

All you need to know about Crowdfunding at Manchester
(14 Oct 2016)
Have you got an extra-curricular project or trip planned to inspire your students? Or do you have an idea to make a difference in local communities?

Follow the B!RTH Debate 2016
(14 Oct 2016)
Addressing global inequalities in childbirth

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the University
(14 Oct 2016)
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the University today (14 October) to learn more about world-leading graphene research and celebrate our new Manchester Engineering Campus Development

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit The University of Manchester
(14 Oct 2016)
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the University today (October 14) to learn more about world-leading graphene research and celebrate the University’s new Manchester Engineering Campus Development.

Library pop-up events
(14 Oct 2016)
Come and have a chat with your Academic Engagement and Research Services Librarians

Manchester undergraduates recognised by “junior Nobel Prize”
(14 Oct 2016)
The Undergraduate Awards (UA) has announced the winners of the 2016 programme, including two Global Winners and 11 Highly Commended Entrants from Manchester

A reliance on negative emissions technologies is locking in carbon addiction
(14 Oct 2016)
The Paris Agreement on climate change and the carbon-reduction plans of many governments (including the UK) are unwittingly reliant on unproven technologies to suck hundreds of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere

Ahead of the curve
(17 Oct 2016)
Astonishing work by a Manchester undergraduate gives us hope

Staff and Postgraduate Research email problems - Resolved
(17 Oct 2016)
This issue is now resolved

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Darragh Morgan and Mary Dullea
(17 Oct 2016)
On Thursday 20 October, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Oxfam Director to receive honorary degree on Foundation Day
(17 Oct 2016)
Watch the live stream as the University awards an honorary degree to the Executive Director of Oxfam International, Winnie Byanyima, and four other recipients during our Foundation Day celebrations on Wednesday, 19 October

Exhibition shines light on the lives of Robin Hood Gardens residents
(17 Oct 2016)
An extraordinary exhibition of photographs, organised by the School of Social Sciences, records the lives of residents at Robin Hood Gardens, the experimental Brutalist council estate by pioneering British architects Alison and Peter Smithson, in the estate's last years before demolition

The Volunteering and Social Justice Festival takes place tomorrow
(17 Oct 2016)
Encourage students to attend the festival in Academy 1 and surrounding area

Manchester Science Festival: bold, creative and thought-provoking events
(17 Oct 2016)
This year marks the Festival's 10th birthday and the end of Manchester’s year-long role as European City of Science

Blackboard essential maintenance
(17 Oct 2016)
Blackboard will be undergoing essential maintenance at the end of this week

Manchester Olympic parade to inspire young athletes
(17 Oct 2016)
Dedicated student sportswomen and men from the University will be in the thick of the crowds to soak up inspiration, as part of the Team GB Olympic Medallists’ Parade, held today in central Manchester

Only five days left to join Northwest Biotech Initiative!
(17 Oct 2016)
Northwest Biotech Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2016/17 Executive Committee are still open

Explore Volunteering and Social Justice at a free Festival today
(18 Oct 2016)
Encourage your students to attend today from 11.30am to 4 pm in Academy 1 and surrounding area

Manchester in Stitches charity craft sale
(18 Oct 2016)
This year’s craft sale will be on Tuesday 1 November

Find out how 2015/16 CHERIL projects are contributing to successful TEF outcome
(18 Oct 2016)
Join CHERIL on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 at their second dissemination conference: ‘Teaching and Learning in HE: are we TEF ready?’

WATCH: Students celebrate with Olympic heroes at Manchester parade
(18 Oct 2016)
Student sportswomen and men from the University were in the thick of the crowds yesterday at the Olympic Parade in Manchester, soaking up inspiration

Chinese Gardens: History, Design and Meanings
(18 Oct 2016)
Dr Alison Hardie, former Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds and Visiting Lecturer in the Chinese department at the University of Iceland, will speak on the historical development of Chinese gardens.

Major omission in evidence of 'weekend effect' on mortality rates in hospitals
(18 Oct 2016)
According to new research carried out at the University, previous studies showing an increased risk of mortality following admission to hospital at weekends have failed to take account of the higher severity of patients’ conditions

A fish called Eidinemacheilus proudlovei
(18 Oct 2016)
Speleobiologist Graham Proudlove has given his name to a newly discovered subterranean loach from Iraqi Kurdistan

Green Impact Awards Ceremony
(18 Oct 2016)
Next month sees the return of the annual Green Impact Awards to the Whitworth Hall

Service Effectiveness Survey
(19 Oct 2016)
Second part of UniForum benchmarking programme set to launch on Wednesday, 2 November

WATCH: Celebrating our Foundation Day
(19 Oct 2016)
Oxfam Director to give Foundation Lecture after receiving honorary degree

Staff benefits update
(19 Oct 2016)
This week’s update has the winners of the prize draw for tickets to see Breaking the Code at the Royal Exchange Theatre plus offers for Everton FC, a burlesque night, Peppa Pig’s Big Surprise and Cottages.com and news on the 25th anniversary of Echoes Nursery!

Opening of the 'Catch a Shooting Star' exhibit at Manchester Museum
(19 Oct 2016)
Ever wanted to put your hand on Mars, the Moon or an asteroid and can’t wait for commercial spaceflight to fly you there as a space tourist?

Wood Street Lottery winner
(19 Oct 2016)
Announcing the winner for October 2016

WATCH: How Manchester is leading the world in addressing global inequalities
(20 Oct 2016)
In this new video, Professor Diana Mitlin explains how the University is advancing our understanding of the world in which we live, addressing global inequalities to improve lives

A tale of two continents
(20 Oct 2016)
Two decades of changing lives in South Africa

WATCH: We belong at The University of Manchester
(20 Oct 2016)
This year's Foundation Day celebrations saw the premiere of a video homage to our diverse community

Improvements to My Manchester for students
(20 Oct 2016)
Performance and reliability of My Manchester for students has improved

Pledge to help tackle homelessness in Manchester signed
(20 Oct 2016)
The University and the Students’ Union have signed a joint pledge to tackle homelessness in Manchester

Temporary closure of Oxford Road and closure of Brunswick Street
(20 Oct 2016)
Oxford Road will close in both directions between Hathersage Road and Booth Street from Saturday, 22 October until Sunday, 30 October to enable re-surfacing works to take place

Post-Brexit advice sessions for international staff
(20 Oct 2016)
In recognition that the referendum decision for the UK to leave the European Union (EU) has caused considerable anxiety and uncertainty for many of our staff, the University has commissioned Simon Kenny, an immigration law expert from Eversheds Solicitors to provide support and advice to its international staff on issues associated with UK residency and citizenship

A day of mindfulness practice
(20 Oct 2016)
With Jake Dartington, a teacher from Gaia House

Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
(21 Oct 2016)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus

Bryan shows signs of talent
(21 Oct 2016)
Bryan Brierley, who works as a kitchen porter at Ashburne Hall, obtained his job at the University with the support of Greater Manchester Talent Match

Reduced rate membership of Manchester International Festival
(21 Oct 2016)
Enjoy a range of Festival benefits as a thank you for University support of MIF

Chancellor Lemn Sissay to give this year’s Doubleday Lecture
(21 Oct 2016)
Lemn will share his life experience and perspective on equality and diversity in health care on 30 November

Post breastfeeding tissue remodelling explained by new research
(21 Oct 2016)
A ground-breaking study into the changes that occur in a woman’s breast, from growing into one that provides milk for a new-born, and then back to its normal state, has discovered that milk-producing cells are, in effect, cannibalised by other cells following the period of breastfeeding

Learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy
(21 Oct 2016)
Enrolment for our 6 week Calligraphy course at the Confucius Institute is now open

Blackboard 9 upgrade periods: new schedule for 2016-17 academic year
(21 Oct 2016)
The timing of downtime for this year and future years has been changed in order to maximise the availability of the system to students

Simon and Hallsworth endowments showcase
(21 Oct 2016)
Event for early career researchers in social sciences or political economy (broadly interpreted) and all researchers wishing to develop a research project that includes a fixed-term placement for a business partner

Should Rich Nations Help the Poor?
(24 Oct 2016)
Global poverty expert tells us why urgent action needed to help the world’s poorest

Postgraduate Taught Programmes Open Day
(24 Oct 2016)
Please help us promote the event to our current students and offer-holders

Short stories by M J Hyland broadcast on BBC Radio 4
(24 Oct 2016)
Listen to two stories by award-winning novelist and short story writer, M J Hyland, who is a Lecturer in the Centre for New Writing

Nobel laureate writes introduction for new edition of M J Hyland's second novel
(24 Oct 2016)
J M Coetzee, Nobel Laureate and twice Man Booker Prize winner, has written the introduction for M J Hyland's novel Carry Me Down (2006)

Inaugural Lord Morris of Manchester Memorial Lecture
(24 Oct 2016)
On Thursday 3 November, 6.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Record your own videos and upload them to the video portal
(24 Oct 2016)
Upload a video for a chance to win a Rode professional quality microphone

Don’t end up in the phisherman’s net!
(24 Oct 2016)
Are you risking being caught by a phishing attack? Take the short online course to learn how to spot phishing emails.

Do you manage Tier 4 student workers?
(24 Oct 2016)
In order to support the correct management of Tier 4 students working at the University, the Casual Policy, Guidance documents and associated forms have all been updated and are now available on StaffNet

Viewing 'My papers' in Turnitin: error message and work-around for students
(25 Oct 2016)
There is currently an issue when a student attempts to view Turnitin feedback

Manchester scientists have helped to narrow search for a new 'God particle'
(25 Oct 2016)
As part of one of the most ambitious quests in science a senior physicist at the University has helped to narrow the search to find a ghost-like neutrino particle – its discovery promising to be even bigger than locating the Higgs boson

Know our procedures for dealing with young visitors on campus
(26 Oct 2016)
Safeguarding Children Policy also includes health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work

Science Museum Group Fellowship for Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
(26 Oct 2016)
Museum marks culmination of Manchester’s year as European City of Science with award for our President and Vice-Chancellor

Parent-led early intervention for autism in children shows reduction in symptoms
(26 Oct 2016)
This reduction continued for six years after the end of treatment, according to a study published in The Lancet

Associate Vice-President for External Relations and Reputation
(26 Oct 2016)
Alan Ferns has been appointed as the University's Associate Vice-President for External Relations and Reputation

The Social Media Surgery returns for the new academic year
(26 Oct 2016)
Sign up for an appointment at The Social Media Surgery from the Division of Communications and Marketing

Call for entries from students to Venture Out 2016
(26 Oct 2016)
Manchester Enterprise Centre is looking to support the next big idea from the University through our signature student ideas competition

BioStars: Biotech Start-up Accelerator Programme
(26 Oct 2016)
Information session and alumni panel discussion

The gifts of life and learning
(27 Oct 2016)
Why the body donation programme is so important and what it means to medical education

Join our Sustainability Champions
(27 Oct 2016)
Environmental Sustainability Team bring new developments to their scheme

Sir Bobby Charlton’s dream of a landmine-free world takes leap forward
(27 Oct 2016)
The University will house the Centre for International Research for the Clearance of Landmines and Explosive (CIRCLE) to be opened by Sir Bobby’s charity, Find A Better Way, using £5.5 million grant from LIBOR fund

Scientists find oxidants aren't always the 'bad guys' when it comes to the heart
(27 Oct 2016)
Discovery offers hope for potential new treatments for high blood pressure and heart failure

Manchester Student Homes takes action against hate crime
(27 Oct 2016)
Hate Crime Awareness Week (10 to 16 October 2016) sought to promote awareness of what a hate crime is and how to report it

People's vote names University developments amongst the Best of Manchester
(27 Oct 2016)
Manchester Museum, The Whitworth (twice!) and the planned Brunswick Park have been named as some of the best examples of the city's built environment

Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
(28 Oct 2016)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus

Chancellor Lemn Sissay to give this year’s Doubleday Lecture
(28 Oct 2016)
Lemn will share his life experience and perspective on equality and diversity in health care on 30 November

Spectacular Science: Manchester Museum Takeover!
(28 Oct 2016)
A free, fun-filled family day of science challenges, live experiments, and hands-on demonstrations to delight children and adults alike

HMRC Records may show missing National Insurance Contributions
(28 Oct 2016)
Back in 2006 HMRC encountered a computer problem which left half a million national insurance payers with holes in their National Insurance records

Film screening of ‘Germans and Jews’ followed by discussion
(28 Oct 2016)
Fascinating documentary explores the dramatic changes in German-Jewish relationships since liberation day in 1945

Media Services temporary relocation
(28 Oct 2016)
Media Services' main offices and loan stores will be temporarily relocating from Humanities Bridgeford Street to the Ellen Wilkinson Building for approximately five months

Call for speakers at Students' Union Access All Areas Conference
(28 Oct 2016)
The first Access All Areas Conference will focus on the role of current students in access and widening participation to higher education

Professor Michael Wood joins 10th Anniversary Celebration of Confucius Institute
(28 Oct 2016)
Tickets available to wider University community for this anniversary event

Candoco come to Contact with cutting-edge double bill of dance
(28 Oct 2016)
In their 25th year, the company of disabled and non-disabled dancers invite audiences to consider what dance can be

Finding a better way with Sir Bobby Charlton
(28 Oct 2016)
Football legend and University to open a Centre for International Research for the Clearance of Landmines and Explosive

Need help with short-term staffing requirements? Call MGIP
(28 Oct 2016)
If you need to fill a short-term vacancy, then the University’s own Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) could be your answer

Promote our annual Postgraduate Study Fair to all undergraduate and PGT students
(28 Oct 2016)
This is an opportunity for our students to plan their next steps by meeting with representatives from universities from throughout the UK and overseas, and hear about the hundreds of postgraduate course places on offer

Promote the Law Fair to students or graduates interested in a legal career
(28 Oct 2016)
Encourage students to come along to our annual Law Fair at Manchester Central Convention Centre

Deal with each other in the spirit of Ubuntu
(28 Oct 2016)
Come along to an event which is free and open to all

Service Effectiveness Survey
(31 Oct 2016)
Second part of UniForum benchmarking programme set to launch on 2 November

Technology brings personal touch to analyse rheumatoid arthritis drugs
(31 Oct 2016)
A new type of academic research will investigate treatment and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), by using software to analyse thousands of real life experiences of RA drugs

Manchester University Music Society String Orchestra and Brass Band
(31 Oct 2016)
On Saturday 5 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Book now for HEI Seminar with IT Director, Malcolm Whitehouse
(31 Oct 2016)
On Wednesday, 30th November 2016, (12.30 - 1.30pm) at The Nowgen Centre, Grafton Street

A day of mindfulness practice
(31 Oct 2016)
With Jake Dartington, a teacher from Gaia House