News archive – January 2017

Smoothing the path from the classroom to the lecture hall
(01 Jan 2017)
How our School Teaching Fellow models support for new students – and could give insight into the new Teaching Excellence Framework

Born unequal
(02 Jan 2017)
Professor of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, Mukesh Kapila CBE and other health care academics have taken the revolutionary step of entering the world of performing arts to confront the inequalities faced by mothers and their daughters around the world

Did you over-indulge this Christmas?
(03 Jan 2017)
If the answer is 'yes' and you want to get 2017 off to a healthy start, Uni Fit Group Personal Training can help you here on campus: try it out for free in January

Travel advice for the new year
(03 Jan 2017)
The first week back after the festive break is expected to be an extremely busy time, not only for the ongoing transformation of Oxford Road, but also for other developments taking place across the city

Returning to work with a new phone, tablet or laptop?
(03 Jan 2017)
If you've arrived back after the Christmas break with a new laptop, smartphone or tablet, we have instructions on how to get it set up on our services

The University of Manchester Magazine online now!
(03 Jan 2017)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 4

Manchester’s latest atomic discovery
(03 Jan 2017)
Another world first from the University that split the atom

Know our procedures for dealing with young visitors on campus
(03 Jan 2017)
Safeguarding Children Policy also includes health and safety procedures for parents bringing their children into work

Get smart with StaffNet
(03 Jan 2017)
All you need to know about Working Here

Delight for staff in New Year’s Honours
(03 Jan 2017)
University staff and stalwarts recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list

WATCH: Your Christmas cards' recycling path
(03 Jan 2017)
You can dispose of Christmas cards in your office paper recycling bins

Book your place for the January Social Media Surgery
(03 Jan 2017)
The Surgery returns for 2017, offering staff an opportunity to discuss their social media questions with the social media team

Genetics links sleep disturbance with restless legs syndrome and obesity
(03 Jan 2017)
A team of American and British scientists have for the first time discovered genetic connections between sleep disturbance and a range of medical disorders including obesity

Selfishness means chimps are less like us, study find
(03 Jan 2017)
A new study finds that unlike humans, Chimpanzees are entirely selfish creatures who act in their own interests, turning conceived wisdom on its head

TEaM celebrates Technical Excellence at Manchester
(03 Jan 2017)
Nearly 200 technical staff gathered together last month to launch a new cross-Faculty technical networking group, TEaM (Technical Excellence at Manchester)

Is there anyone you would like to see the University honour?
(04 Jan 2017)
The President and Vice-Chancellor would welcome suggestions for candidates to be considered for the conferment of an honorary degree by the University

Make a new start in the New Year with Staff Networks
(04 Jan 2017)
Get the support you need – or show support to others – working here on campus

Manchester Gold Staff Mentoring Programme
(04 Jan 2017)
The University mentoring programme 'Manchester Gold Staff' is now open for colleagues who would like to register as a mentor or apply as a mentee

75% of us in Greater Manchester put compassionate values over selfish ones
(04 Jan 2017)
As public debate about Britain’s role in Europe and the world continues, and as we prepare for mayoral elections in Greater Manchester next year, a new initiative exploring what we in Greater Manchester value launched this week at Manchester Museum

The Brilliant Club Placements
(05 Jan 2017)
A meaningful, paid opportunity for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to teach their own research

Campus Masterplan Update
(05 Jan 2017)
The latest edition of Campus Masterplan Update is now available to read online

Turnitin unavailable on Saturday 7 January
(05 Jan 2017)
There will be a period of scheduled downtime to the Turnitin service

North Campus public consultation
(05 Jan 2017)
Manchester City Council’s public consultation on North Campus is now under way

"I told my Mum I was going on a RE trip…"
(05 Jan 2017)
Award-winning company 20 Stories High and Contact co-produce a new verbatim play about young women and abortion

Research finds children want teachers to 'keep it real' when it comes to accents
(06 Jan 2017)
A researcher from the University has found that British schoolchildren think their teachers should keep their regional accents, rather than modifying them in ways they consider ‘more appropriate’ for the classroom

Sustainability Seminar Series
(06 Jan 2017)
The Sustainability Seminar series will open up to staff and students this month as an opportunity to explore environmental sustainability at the University

Closure of Brook Street
(06 Jan 2017)
To help you travel to work during the four-week closure, TfGM are offering our staff a 50% discount on bus travel

A renaissance in learning
(09 Jan 2017)
A group of University of Manchester students are graduating not just with a degree, but also as published authors with a wealth of practical experience under their belts

The University of Manchester Magazine online now
(09 Jan 2017)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 4

Launch of the Research Review Exercise 2016/17
(09 Jan 2017)
The University’s 2016/17 Research Review Exercise (RRE) is open until midnight on Monday, 30 January 2017

Relocation of the Kilburn Building print room
(09 Jan 2017)
Print room unavailable until the end of January

Book now for HEI Seminar with Head of Equality and Diversity, Patrick Johnson
(09 Jan 2017)
Athena Swan, the impact of its projects on women and the wider network.

Erasmus Staff Mobility
(09 Jan 2017)
Funding available to undertake training or teaching in Europe

Get smart with StaffNet
(10 Jan 2017)
All you need to know about Departments

Free workshops to improve your public outreach
(10 Jan 2017)
Find out how best to evaluate your activities

Get ready for FameLab 2017!
(10 Jan 2017)
Calling all scientists and engineers with a passion for public engagement

Chief Scientist appointed at Henry Royce Institute
(10 Jan 2017)
Regius Professor of Materials, Philip Withers takes up role

Make your new year’s resolution with 10,000 Actions
(10 Jan 2017)
And picture this - local artist to illustrate one of your tweets every week

Help students shape their future
(10 Jan 2017)
From 8 January until 17 February all students will have the opportunity to stand for a position in the Students’ Union Exec Officer elections

Nuclear Energy Agency chief to lecture at University
(11 Jan 2017)
The Dalton Nuclear Institute welcomes Mr Bill Magwood, Director General of Nuclear Energy Agency, to give the first of the Dalton Seminar Series of 2017

Autism Friendly Early Opening: See, Make and Do at Manchester Museum
(11 Jan 2017)
Free, drop-in, autism friendly sessions for children and young people aged 5-16, with a parent or carer and siblings welcome

Faculty of Science and Engineering Better World Showcase: come and see
(11 Jan 2017)
The Faculty of Science and Engineering are taking examples of their work relating to Social Responsibility on a roadshow to demonstrate some of the fantastic work that goes on in the Better World Showcase

Sexuality Summer School: Why Be Normal?
(11 Jan 2017)
Registration for the University's annual Sexuality Summer School opens on 1 March 2017

GDI academics awarded over £350,000 to lead three strategic networks
(11 Jan 2017)
The networks will see the academics collaborating with partners to produce innovative and ground-breaking research

Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(11 Jan 2017)
Students in the final year of their optometry degree provide a clinical service to members of the public as part of their training at the University

Celebrating LGBT History Month throughout February
(11 Jan 2017)
LGBT History Month has been marked in the UK since 2005 and at the University we have held events every February since 2010

Last minute availability on Staff Quiz
(11 Jan 2017)
There is space for two teams (maximum six people per team) in the New Year Staff Quiz on Thursday, 12 January

Vote for your favourite photo of 2016
(11 Jan 2017)
A photo a day, for 366 days, showcasing a year in the life of the University

IVF success rates ‘misleading’
(12 Jan 2017)
Success rates advertised on the majority of IVF clinic websites are highly misleading, even if published in good faith, because they can cherry-pick their results, according to a new study carried out at Manchester

Staff benefits update
(12 Jan 2017)
January and February are money-saving months for many people or a time of year to book a holiday: explore hundreds of discounts online

Bogdanow Lectures in Holocaust Studies
(12 Jan 2017)
The Centre for Jewish Studies presents the annual Bogdanow Lectures in Holocaust Studies: 'The Church and the Holocaust'

School of Law Legal Advice Centre
(13 Jan 2017)
Free legal advice by appointment

There’s still time to enter the Making a Difference Awards
(13 Jan 2017)
There are less than three weeks to go before the deadline for entering the Making a Difference Awards

Get fit for 2017
(13 Jan 2017)
Drop-in Fitness classes at The Armitage Centre

School of Biological Sciences celebrates 'stratospheric' start
(13 Jan 2017)
The School of Biological Sciences was officially launched this week with an event attended by more than 600 members of School staff and post-graduate students, along with colleagues from the Faculty’s PSS teams

Hosting a residential Summer School: Top Tips and Best Practice
(13 Jan 2017)
Myself and colleagues in my team have put together some guidance documents for colleagues across the institution who host residential summer schools

New year, new hobby? Join the University’s WI
(13 Jan 2017)
The University of Manchester Busy Bees WI is recruiting new members

Does the academic book have a future?
(13 Jan 2017)
During Academic Book Week, Manchester University Press and The University of Manchester Library will be co-hosting a panel event, titled ‘Does the Academic Book Have a Future?’

University netball team looking for players
(13 Jan 2017)
Come along to a training session on 25 January

Register for the next 'Managing in the Round' course
(13 Jan 2017)
Managing in the Round is an integrated Management Development programme aimed at Middle managers - likely to be working in administrative grades at levels 5/6 to 7/8.

Martin Harris Centre Spring/Summer 2017 season now on sale
(16 Jan 2017)
A warm welcome to the spring/summer 2017 season at the Martin Harris Centre.

The University of Manchester Magazine online now
(16 Jan 2017)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 4

Science as revolution
(16 Jan 2017)
Manchester is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and a city whose ideas have always challenged the established order. This summer it was the perfect host for Europe’s greatest scientific gathering, ESOF 2016

World’s lightest mechanical watch revealed thanks to graphene
(16 Jan 2017)
An ultralight high-performance mechanical watch made with graphene is unveiled today in Geneva at the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie thanks to a unique collaboration

Peer Support Group for Returners from Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave
(16 Jan 2017)
As part of the University commitment to Equality and Diversity and Wellbeing at Work, the Staff Training and Development Unit and the Equality and Diversity office are offering men and women returners from maternity, paternity or adoption leave the opportunity to join a peer support group

Heart attack risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients reduced by biologic drugs
(16 Jan 2017)
A biologic drug which treats rheumatoid arthritis has been shown by new research to reduce the risk of heart attacks in arthritis sufferers by up to 40 per cent

Wishing you a very happy, healthy and tasty New Year!
(16 Jan 2017)
It’s that time of year again to make a New Year’s resolution for a fresh and healthy new start, but how to stick to it is the question

Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
(16 Jan 2017)
You should now be thinking about accessing and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) for the new semester

Supporting students during the exam period
(16 Jan 2017)
Semester 1 exams run from 16-27 January

New Year Staff Quiz supports scholarships at Manchester
(16 Jan 2017)
Last week, the Students’ Union Bar played host to another successful Staff Quiz

MathsBombe launches this week
(16 Jan 2017)
Following the success of The Alan Turing Cryptography Competition, The School of Mathematics launched MathsBombe last year and this also proved a great hit with youngsters

Watching self-assembly dynamics at the nanoscale using liquid-phase TEM
(16 Jan 2017)
Guest Lecture by Dr Qian Chen from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SciBar January: How small can you get? Entering and defining the nanoworld
(16 Jan 2017)
Professor Paul O’Brien, School of Materials, will aim to explain the current interest in what might best be described as ‘Things Nano’

Rewarding Exceptional Performance
(16 Jan 2017)
The closing date is approaching for nominations for Rewarding Exceptional Performance award

Revised set of policies and procedures for managing organisational change
(16 Jan 2017)
A suite of new and revised policies and procedures sets out the steps the University will take to safeguard the employment of staff and how we will manage circumstances which may affect staffing needs

10,000 Actions: you can still get involved
(16 Jan 2017)
The 10,000 Actions Programme gives all staff the opportunity to engage in collective, measurable action on environmental sustainability

Get smart with StaffNet
(17 Jan 2017)
All you need to know about Resources

Science Council Employer Champion status for University
(17 Jan 2017)
Manchester is the latest Russell Group university to become a Science Council Employer Champion

Maria Balshaw to step down from The Whitworth and Manchester City Galleries
(17 Jan 2017)
After 11 years at the forefront of Manchester’s arts and cultural scene, the University today announces that Dr Maria Balshaw will step down as Director of The Whitworth and Manchester City Galleries in early summer, to take up the role as the first female Director of Tate

Check out our fight against cancer
(17 Jan 2017)
The University will be marking World Cancer Day by highlighting the world-class, interdisciplinary cancer research that set us apart from other research-intensive institutions

Museum’s Big Saturday celebrates what makes Manchester wonderful
(17 Jan 2017)
Celebrating the values that bring us together, rather than those that set us apart, Manchester Museum is partnering with Common Cause Foundation which published research earlier this year on what those of us living in the North West value

Advertise part-time jobs to students at Students' Union Job Day 17
(18 Jan 2017)
If you have part-time vacancies to fill at the University, why not showcase them at the Students' Union Job Day 17?

Elections to Senate
(18 Jan 2017)
Members of academic and research staff who are interested in the work of the Senate are encouraged to seek nomination

Clothes drive for business wear for students
(18 Jan 2017)
The Students' Union is running a clothes drive for business wear for students who are going for interviews but can’t afford to buy new clothes

Staff benefits update
(18 Jan 2017)
The latest health, fitness, travel, shopping and leisure offers for you and how to join a healthy and fair food revolution!

A place where all staff and students have a right to say "We belong"
(18 Jan 2017)
Manchester is a diverse and international student community and all students have the right to study, live and socialise in a safe and supportive place

Craig Ogden and Jacqui Dankworth (part of Craig Ogden's Guitar Weekend 2017)
(19 Jan 2017)
On Saturday 21 January, 8pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

WATCH: Manchester is welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff
(19 Jan 2017)
The University is one of the top employers in the country for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff, according to the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

Manchester signs partnership agreement with BAE Systems
(19 Jan 2017)
The University has signed a strategic framework agreement with multinational defence, security and aerospace company BAE Systems to establish a long-term relationship in research, education and consultancy

RAEng Visiting Fellow provides a glimpse of the 'forgotten nanoscale'
(19 Jan 2017)
Dr Qian Chen has given a lecture at the University on the ‘forgotten nanoscale’ as part of her Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Fellowship visit to the UK

Research reveals surprising health benefits of chewing your food
(19 Jan 2017)
Scientists have shown that chewing your food properly can boost your mouth’s immune system to protect you against illness

Centre for New Writing Spring 2017 season now on sale
(20 Jan 2017)
Exciting events planned at the Centre for New Writing

Cycle in for February's Monthly Free Breakfast
(20 Jan 2017)
Join the monthly Cycle to Work on Wednesday, 1 February (8.30am - 9am) at Eats Refectory, University Place

Try something new! Chinese calligraphy and brush painting at Confucius Institute
(20 Jan 2017)
Discounts available to wider University community for ancient Chinese art courses

Alan Turing Cryptography Competition starts on 23 January 2017!
(20 Jan 2017)
Do you know anyone in secondary school who likes cracking codes or solving puzzles?

Thrilling new play about motherhood and blood ties between women and nations
(20 Jan 2017)
Made in India: Tamasha and The Belgrade Theatre in association with Pilot Theatre at Contact

Alliance MBS named in 'global elite' in QS Business Schools Report 2017
(20 Jan 2017)
One of the world’s premier university ranking bodies, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), has named Alliance Manchester Business School as a ‘Global Elite School’ when it comes to employability and research excellence

One-day closure of Car Park Permit office
(20 Jan 2017)
The Car Park Permit Office will be closed all day on Friday, 27 January for staff training

The University of Manchester Magazine online now
(23 Jan 2017)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 4

Grown for home
(23 Jan 2017)
The University is at the forefront of a global revolution in industrial biotechnology, finding sustainable alternatives to the finite resources needed to manufacture products that we use every day

Research Review Exercise 2016/17
(23 Jan 2017)
The University’s 2016/17 Research Review Exercise (RRE) is open until midnight on Monday, 30 January 2017

New drug cocktail unlocks potential of new Leukaemia treatment
(23 Jan 2017)
A new combination of drugs, tested by Manchester scientists, has significantly enhanced the survival of laboratory mice with lymphoma

Get smart with StaffNet
(24 Jan 2017)
All you need to know about our Community

Did you over-indulge this Christmas?
(24 Jan 2017)
If the answer is 'yes' and you want to get 2017 off to a healthy start, Uni Fit Group Personal Training can help you here on campus: try it out for free in January

Closure of pathway on Sackville Street
(24 Jan 2017)
Advance notice of temporary closure

Teaching Excellence Awards 2017
(24 Jan 2017)
Submissions invited for awards showcasing good teaching, learning and student experience

10,000 Actions: more than 20,000 actions!
(24 Jan 2017)
The 10,000 Actions Programme gives all staff the opportunity to engage in collective, measurable action on environmental sustainability

Alliance Manchester Business School student scoops AMBA award
(24 Jan 2017)
Wilfred Chi Hang Leung, part-time Global MBA student at Alliance Manchester Business School, has been awarded The Association of MBA’s (AMBA) prestigious MBA Student of the Year award

National Student Survey 2017
(25 Jan 2017)
Encourage students to feedback on their student experience

Drop-in sessions for questions about crowdfunding
(25 Jan 2017)
The University’s ‘Crowdfunding at Manchester’ platform has so far allowed seven student-led projects to raise a total of £11,895 to fund society activities, research and international volunteering

HSBC announces closure of University branch
(25 Jan 2017)
HSBC has announced the planned closure of its branch at the University, reflecting a change in the way local customers are banking, HSBC’s continued investment in digital banking, and its objective to achieve a sustainable branch network for the long-term

Manchester Gold Staff Mentoring Programme
(25 Jan 2017)
The University mentoring programme 'Manchester Gold Staff' is now open for colleagues who would like to register as a mentor or apply as a mentee

Display Screen Equipment Assessors Training
(25 Jan 2017)
This course aims to improve understanding and train participants in conducting suitable and sufficient Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessments, in order to reduce health effects associated with their use

Could you be a reliable friend to a young person in care?
(25 Jan 2017)
Coram Voice are recruiting Independent Visitors to help young people in care meet their full potential

Relocation and reopening of University print room
(25 Jan 2017)
Thanks to the hard work of IT Services and Estates staff, the Kilburn Building Print Room relocation has completed ahead of schedule

Lost for words - Twitter posts highlight differences in American vocabulary
(25 Jan 2017)
Linguists have found variations in the vocabulary of Americans, after analyzing the words of 890 million Twitter posts to map out word usage across the country

Manchester charity UK-Med is partner in team verified by WHO
(25 Jan 2017)
UK-Med, a disaster response charity based at the University's Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute, is a partner in the UK’s International Emergency Medical Team which has been verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of their emergency medical team initiative

Staff benefits update
(25 Jan 2017)
During Veganuary discover the Greenhouse Café on campus, sign up now for the Great Manchester 10k and explore the health and fitness offers!

Entrepreneurs@Manchester: Iqbal Ahmed OBE, Founder of Seamark
(26 Jan 2017)
Iqbal Ahmed OBE, founder of Seamark, is speaking at the next Entrepreneurs@Manchester event. Manchester based Seamark is one of the Europe’s leading processors, exporters and distributors of frozen food

Book now for the February HEI Seminar on our Sport Participation Strategy
(26 Jan 2017)
The HEI Seminar will be delivered by Imogen Greatbatch, Performance Sport and Business Development Manager and James Marenghi, Sports Participation Manager on 21 February 2017, at the Nowgen centre

LGBT History Month – new events added!
(27 Jan 2017)
LGBT History Month has been marked in the UK since 2005 and at the University we have held events every February since 2010

Ride with Pride for the Monthly Cycle to Work Free Breakfast
(27 Jan 2017)
Add a splash of colour to your monthly cycle to work free breakfast and show your support for the LGBT community

New Year New Start Donate Your Heart
(27 Jan 2017)
The University Busy Bees WI and Students for Organ Donation (SfOD) are holding a three-day campaign of events in the Students' Union

The Rt Hon John Bercow MP appointed Honorary Professor
(27 Jan 2017)
The Right Honourable John Bercow MP has been appointed as an Honorary Professor of Politics by the School of Social Sciences

My Future Fest returns
(27 Jan 2017)
The annual My Future Fest, organised by the Careers Service, is returning to campus to bring our students opportunities to help them make the most of their summer

Research Review Exercise 2016/17
(30 Jan 2017)
The University’s 2016/17 Research Review Exercise (RRE) is open until midnight on Monday, 30 January 2017

The University of Manchester Magazine online now
(30 Jan 2017)
Read all about the revolutionary spirit that defines our University in Issue 4

Literature Live: Vona Groarke and Katherine Angel
(30 Jan 2017)
On Monday 6 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Song Recital with Marcus Farnsworth
(30 Jan 2017)
On Thursday 2 February, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Hack your home!
(30 Jan 2017)
Tickets still available for family science show

Former student nominated for second Oscar
(30 Jan 2017)
High hopes for moving documentary on heroes of Syria

Swap clothes at the Rutherford SWISH
(30 Jan 2017)
Add the dates of the 2017 Rutherford SWISH events to your diary

Water-based and biocompatible 2D inks for printed electronics
(30 Jan 2017)
The University has developed a method of producing water-based and inkjet printable 2D material inks, which could bring 2D crystal heterostructures from the lab into real-world products

Bring me sunshine
(30 Jan 2017)
"We can be so content, if we gather little sunbeams,” sang Morecambe and Wise in their famed theme tune in the 70s

Temporary immigration restrictions
(31 Jan 2017)
On 27 January 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending immigrant and non-immigrant entry to the USA for people from Libya, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for a period of 90 days (i.e. until 27 April 2017)

Get smart with StaffNet
(31 Jan 2017)
All you need to know – from A to Z

Ballroom and Latin for Beginners: Free Taster Sessions
(31 Jan 2017)
On Wednesday 8 March at the Martin Harris Centre

10,000 Actions Funding Call 2016-17
(31 Jan 2017)
Take part in next stage of our environmental sustainability initiative

One day left to enter the Making a Difference Awards
(31 Jan 2017)
There's just one more day to go before the deadline for entering the University's social responsibility awards

Learn about our research for World Cancer Day
(31 Jan 2017)
Special Manchester Cancer Research Centre event – with tour

Alliance MBS climbs FT Global MBA Rankings
(31 Jan 2017)
Rankings rise cements position in world elite

Politicians urged to take action on workplace racism
(31 Jan 2017)
Our researchers address All-Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community