News archive – April 2017
Last chance to give a child a cracking Easter
(03 Apr 2017)
Wood Street Mission Easter Egg Appeal 2017 ends on Friday
CLASS Network Conference 2017
(03 Apr 2017)
Half-day networking meeting for all PSS on Wednesday, 12 April
University Medal of Honour for Vicky Rosin MBE
(03 Apr 2017)
Programme Director for Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) 2016 receives University’s highest medal
Next round of Staff Survey winners announced
(03 Apr 2017)
Have you completed your Staff Survey?
Sir Howard Bernstein accepts honorary professorship of politics
(03 Apr 2017)
Former Chief Executive of Manchester City Council will also take advisory role
Do you know about student loans for master’s students?
(03 Apr 2017)
Government-backed PG loan for master’s students is continuing for 2017 entry
WATCH: Philanthropy Day - Thursday 6 April
(03 Apr 2017)
Director of Development and Alumni Relations Kate White talks about philanthropy at the University
Pioneering classroom approach is inspiring new generation of engineers
(03 Apr 2017)
Tinker Tailor Robot Pi…how to plug the skills gap in engineering
Want to become a school governor?
(03 Apr 2017)
Join our award-winning initiative to support local schools – and boost your career
Appointment of Director of Communications and Marketing
(03 Apr 2017)
Terry Hudghton to lead mission to strengthen the power of our University’s brand
Taking action on Staff Survey issues
(04 Apr 2017)
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
WATCH: Last chance to ride the Purple Wave to glory
(04 Apr 2017)
Hear Michelle’s inspiring story on last day to sign up
Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water
(04 Apr 2017)
Potential to provide clean drinking water for millions of people who struggle to access adequate sources
Manchester historian shortlisted for prestigious book award
(04 Apr 2017)
Sasha Handley could join previous winners Mary Beard and Simon Schama with look at how Early Modern world revolutionised sleep
Autism-friendly early opening at the Manchester Museum
(04 Apr 2017)
See, Make and Do at the Museum this Saturday 8 April from 9:15 until 10:30 am
Greater Manchester mayoral policy briefing
(04 Apr 2017)
Read Policy@Manchester's collection of recommendations for the new mayor
Book your place for the April Social Media Surgery
(04 Apr 2017)
The Surgery takes place on 19 April between 10.30am and 1.30pm
Campus Solutions student system unavailable this weekend
(04 Apr 2017)
Due to essential maintenance, it will be unavailable from 4pm on Friday 7 April to 9am on Monday 10 April
WATCH: Taking action on Staff Survey issues
(05 Apr 2017)
Effective leadership and development
Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
(05 Apr 2017)
Announcing the winner of the draw for April 2017
WATCH: How your donations could help Big Change
(05 Apr 2017)
Co-chairs Eleanor Watts and Mooch talk about their work
Opening our doors to the local community
(05 Apr 2017)
Free, fun-filled, fascinating - our first ever University-wide Community Festival!
Manchester showcases innovation to power next industrial revolution
(05 Apr 2017)
Our pioneering developments in manufacturing from bone implants to chocolate at Government-backed event
Donations Change Lives – Healthy Futures
(05 Apr 2017)
This week, we are celebrating the enormous impact donations have at the University
Easter switch off
(05 Apr 2017)
Give your equipment a rest
University colleague stars on small screen
(05 Apr 2017)
Atmospheric scientist discusses sunburn on a cloudy day on The One Show
Donations Change Lives: Graphene and Enterprise
(05 Apr 2017)
All this week we’re celebrating the impact of donations at the University
TV historian Michael Wood to talk about philanthropy on Facebook Live
(06 Apr 2017)
All this week we’re celebrating the impact of donations at the University
Car Park Permit Office closure
(06 Apr 2017)
The Car Park Permit Office in Room G.002, Beyer Building, will be closed on Friday, 7 April
Peer support group for those considering or approaching retirement
(06 Apr 2017)
Come along and find out what support is available
Junk email filtering - Update 4
(07 Apr 2017)
This week we've completed the configuration of the new junk email filtering system and it is now starting to examine all the email University staff receive
Prize draw winner aims to take a break
(07 Apr 2017)
Simon Clark, MRC Career Development Fellow, is one of our latest Staff Survey prize draw winners
Oxford Road closure for resurfacing
(07 Apr 2017)
From 10 April through to 23 April (inclusive) Oxford Road will close in both directions between Grosvenor Street and Charles Street
BP Annual Lecture: The future of global energy markets
(07 Apr 2017)
Takes place on Monday 24 April from 5.45-8.00pm at Alliance Manchester Business School
Sexuality Summer School: Why Be Normal?
(07 Apr 2017)
The Public Events Programme from 22 to 26 May is now confirmed
Electric vehicle charging is changing in Manchester
(07 Apr 2017)
Charge Your Car (CYC) will be adjusting their pricing in response to growing usage and resource demand
Help us make the most of our updated mobile phone tariff
(10 Apr 2017)
We recently amended our agreement with Vodafone and moved to a new tariff with a lower monthly rental charge plus a 4G connection, where the network allows
Staff Survey 2017 prize winners announced
(10 Apr 2017)
Staff Survey closes next week
Taking action on Staff Survey issues
(11 Apr 2017)
Focus on: Manchester Museum and Whitworth Gallery
Enjoy some foodie treats at Tuesday street market
(11 Apr 2017)
The popular Levenshulme street food market is on Humanities Bridgeford Street
WATCH: Student Lifecycle Project (SLP)
(11 Apr 2017)
Improving the student experience
Taking on global inequalities: panel discussion
(11 Apr 2017)
The Global Development Institute is bringing together The Guardian, The World Bank and Oxfam for a panel discussion on addressing global inequalities
Manchester students visit No10 Downing Street
(11 Apr 2017)
For the third year running the Careers Service partnered with the Civil Service to run the ‘Behind the Black Door’ marketing competition
Dates for Oxford Road bank closures
(11 Apr 2017)
NatWest, Lloyds and HSBC are all closing their local branches this year
Works continue as part of Campus Masterplan
(11 Apr 2017)
Preparation work begins at Brunswick Park and Henry Royce Institute
What would you do with £250?
(12 Apr 2017)
Still time to enter the Staff Survey 2017 prize draw
Healthcare science lay representative opportunity
(12 Apr 2017)
Our Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE) is recruiting up to three lay representatives to join Masters and Doctoral level Healthcare Science programmes
Alliance Manchester Business School develops standard for disaster volunteers
(12 Apr 2017)
Charities, businesses and community groups across the world will be able to streamline and improve their response to emergencies and disasters, thanks to a new International Standard
Phosphorene reveals its superconductivity
(12 Apr 2017)
A new atomically thin material similar to graphene has been proven to be a promising new superconductive material
Award celebrates social impact of two projects
(12 Apr 2017)
Last night the University won a national award for two of its projects: 10,000 Actions and the Sustainability Challenge
Easter switch off
(13 Apr 2017)
Give your equipment a rest from tomorrow
Staff benefits update
(13 Apr 2017)
Win a pair of tickets to see Twelfth Night at the Royal Exchange and see the latest travel, family friendly and beauty offers!
Junk email filtering - Update 5
(13 Apr 2017)
The new junk mail scanning system is now in place, with a database for our intelligent scanning system to work with
Career Options for Researchers - Friday 9 June
(18 Apr 2017)
Attend Pathways and plan your future!
Call for departments to trial electric cargo bike
(18 Apr 2017)
Electric assist cargo bikes are available to hire free of charge
Rutherwood SWISH - this Thursday
(18 Apr 2017)
Bring your unwanted clothes and 'swish' them for other pre-loved items
Honoured for work to promote fungi
(18 Apr 2017)
Husband and wife team are first to receive British Mycological Society national award for education and outreach
The Staff Survey 2017 has now closed
(19 Apr 2017)
Thank you to everyone who has taken part
Keep the green flag flying at Michael Smith
(19 Apr 2017)
Help our biodiversity garden that’s home to frogs, insects, orchids – and carbon worth 60 Manchester to Paris return flights
bluedot festival day tickets go on sale
(19 Apr 2017)
Day tickets are now on sale, priced £59 per person, for the festival at Jodrell Bank from 7 until 9 July
Contact presents Swear School
(19 Apr 2017)
Punk poet Thick Richard brings informative, foul mouthed show to Contact from 3 until 6 May
#ScienceX event at intu Trafford Centre this weekend
(19 Apr 2017)
As the Easter holidays draw to a close, join us for a science extravaganza on 22 and 23 April
Networking event for technical staff
(19 Apr 2017)
Following feedback, quarterly meetings have been introduced
Abigail takes up Live Below the Line Challenge
(19 Apr 2017)
Abigail will experience ‘living below the line’ by only spending £5 over 5 days on food from 22 until 26 May
Junk email filtering - Managing junk email
(20 Apr 2017)
We now have a new method for submitting all junk email to our filtering service
Bus service and carriageway changes on Oxford Road
(20 Apr 2017)
Section from Grosvenor Street and Charles Street to re-open on Monday, 24 April
Wider Wallet – our exciting new staff discount site
(20 Apr 2017)
Our new improved staff discounts platform is now live
Staff benefits update – 19 April 2017
(20 Apr 2017)
How to register for Wider Wallet - the new discount platform, the winners of the Twelfth Night tickets at the Royal Exchange and more!
Research IT Grant Support Clinic
(20 Apr 2017)
A one-hour session for University researchers
Major European Commission grant boosts drug safety research
(20 Apr 2017)
Boost to Manchester researchers’ quest for scanning techniques to improve arthritis and cancer drug safety
Health and Wellbeing Seminar
(20 Apr 2017)
How do our buildings and greenspace contribute to our wellbeing and infrastructure resilience?
Final prize draw winners announced
(21 Apr 2017)
Staff Survey 2017 is now closed
Africa computer science project seeks crowdfunding support
(21 Apr 2017)
The School of Computer Science is running a pilot project teaching computing in African schools this summer
Alliance Manchester Business School in top 1% with triple accreditation
(21 Apr 2017)
AMBS has this week received a further five years of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Kilburn installation to be officially opened by artist's family
(21 Apr 2017)
Display profiles work of artist, philosopher and pioneer in computer art Desmond Henry
Street market returns after Easter break
(21 Apr 2017)
The popular Levenshulme street food market is back on Tuesday 25 April
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - "Wander..." Ian Buckle, piano
(24 Apr 2017)
On Thursday 27 April, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester University Music Society lunchtime concert - Vonnegut Collective
(24 Apr 2017)
On Friday 28 April, 1.10pm at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester in the vanguard of a materials revolution
(24 Apr 2017)
Regius Professorship to be conferred on Philip Withers, also set to take up the role of Chief Scientist for the Henry Royce Institute
National Student Survey 2017 closes this week
(25 Apr 2017)
Last chance to encourage your students to have their say
Get involved in our new Community Festival
(25 Apr 2017)
Would you like to be part of the University’s amazing new event to open our doors to our neighbours?
Lecturer to speak on remarkable story behind a Salford library
(25 Apr 2017)
Professor Kevin Morgan will give the annual Frow memorial lecture on Working Class Movement Library's founders
Help Mike in his labour of love for Sarah
(25 Apr 2017)
Media relations colleague crowdfunds garden room for his partner, diagnosed with terminal cancer
Could you support students living in halls of residence?
(25 Apr 2017)
The ResLife team are currently recruiting to two different roles in halls of residence
Professor to take on epic bike ride raising funds for ovarian cancer research
(25 Apr 2017)
Professor Richard Edmondson will team up with Ken Gyles, whose daughter Emma sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer at the age of just 24
Help our soon-to-be graduates find jobs or further study places
(25 Apr 2017)
Please promote our Grad Fair on Thursday 4 May to your final year undergraduate and postgraduate students
Northern Railway industrial action
(26 Apr 2017)
Train services to be affected by strike action on Friday, 28 April
Fire incident at The Paterson Building
(26 Apr 2017)
Everyone safely evacuated following a fire at our institute for cancer research
Staff benefits update – 26 April 2017
(26 Apr 2017)
Another Bank Holiday is on the way and have you discovered what’s new with your staff discounts?
Staff Network Groups Day
(26 Apr 2017)
Celebrate first ever national Staff Network Group Day on Wednesday, 10 May
FREE event for budding female entrepreneurs
(26 Apr 2017)
Join the Manchester Enterprise Centre for a day of workshops in conjunction with beauty brand Soap & Glory
Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) events this May
(26 Apr 2017)
Fascinating and insightful events as part of HCRI’s Speaker Series
Break a world record by just chilling out!
(26 Apr 2017)
Help break the world record for people practicing mindfulness at The Whitworth art gallery
Are you an amazing science communicator?
(26 Apr 2017)
The Josh Award is the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent
Sign-up and saddle up for European Cycling Challenge
(26 Apr 2017)
We are supporting the 2017 European Cycle Challenge (ECC) and need your help to get on the leader boards
New work by alumnus Tom Coult to open BBC Proms 2017
(27 Apr 2017)
St John’s Dance will be premièred by Edward Gardner and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Fuel efficient smarter driver training
(27 Apr 2017)
Free places available – book now!
Could you take on the Eggheads?
(27 Apr 2017)
Production company 12 Yard Productions are looking for teams for a new series of the BBC 2 quiz show
Car Parks Office amended opening hours
(27 Apr 2017)
For the month of May, opening hours are changing
Local company serves up organic veg
(28 Apr 2017)
Join staff and students at the weekly stall run by Veg Box People
Students to present ideas on solving global issues at free event
(28 Apr 2017)
The second Falling Walls Lab will be held on Tuesday 25 July following a successful event in 2016
The graduate changing lives in Tanzania
(28 Apr 2017)
Ray Kileo is transforming Tanzanian capital city Dar es Salaam after returning there to work on its transport system