News archive – July 2017

Renting increases risk of depression and lowers wellbeing, study finds
(03 Jul 2017)
A team of researchers has found that people who rent their homes for longer have more symptoms of depression and lower levels of wellbeing, while the opposite is true for those who live in owned homes for a longer part of their lives

A ‘Metrolink Mayor’?
(03 Jul 2017)
Read about the challenges facing Andy Burnham in issue 6 of The University of Manchester Magazine

Getting graphic: bioenergy for the future
(03 Jul 2017)
How can we help people understand an area as complex as bioenergy? Manchester scientists are using the medium of the graphic novel to illustrate the issues.

How radioactive elements could be ‘fished out’ of nuclear waste
(03 Jul 2017)
Manchester scientists have revealed how arsenic molecules might be used to ‘fish out’ the most toxic elements from radioactive nuclear waste - a breakthrough that could make the decommissioning industry even safer and more effective.

Distinguished Achievement Awards 2017
(03 Jul 2017)
The Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony has been held to recognise outstanding performance across the University

What files and papers have you got stored away?
(04 Jul 2017)
Time to identify, own and classify any highly restricted or critical information

Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(04 Jul 2017)
Announcing the winner of the July 2017 draw

Combating allergies with citizen science

(04 Jul 2017)

In ten years’ time, half the population of Europe will suffer from an allergy*, so the race is on to improve our understanding of allergies – with University scientists using citizens to find the answer.

University gives helping hand to previously homeless local people
(04 Jul 2017)
How The Works has honoured our pledge to the city’s Homelessness Charter – and changed lives

Tackling hate crime and online harassment on campus
(04 Jul 2017)
HEFCE are inviting applications to their Catalyst Fund for new small scale projects on student safeguarding, to receive funding of up to £50,000

Manchester Pride 2017 – save the date!
(04 Jul 2017)
After one year off the University is back to participate in Manchester Pride

Centre of excellence on ethnic inequalities and severe mental illness
(05 Jul 2017)
Five-year national programme to focus on transforming health services for ethnic minority people with severe mental illness

Keeping future students up to date on programme information
(05 Jul 2017)
Revised guidance has been issued for Higher Education Institutions

Giving a voice to the oppressed

(05 Jul 2017)
Zimbabwean playwright and anti-Mugabe activist Silvanos Mudzvova, here at The University of Manchester on an Artist Protection Fund fellowship from the Institute of International Education, talks about his terrifying struggle for freedom.

Game, set, graphene
(05 Jul 2017)
World number 1 and 2 seeds Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic use wonder material racquets

Book now for the July HEI Seminar!
(06 Jul 2017)
The HEI Seminar will be delivered by Will Spinks, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer on Thursday 13th July 2017 12:30 - 13:30 , at Roscoe Building. The topic will be on PSS performance to date & challenges ahead.

Graphene membranes can make nuclear industry greener
(06 Jul 2017)

Graphene could help reduce the energy cost of producing heavy water and decontamination in nuclear power plants by over one hundred times compared with current technologies, University of Manchester research indicates.

Congratulations to our Teaching Excellence Awards winners for 2017
(07 Jul 2017)
Meet our three inspiring winners

Research IT Newsletter - July 2017
(07 Jul 2017)
Keeping University of Manchester researchers up to date with news directly affecting research activities

Director of Work and Equalities Institute
(07 Jul 2017)
Professor Jill Rubery to lead new institute at Alliance Manchester Business School

Response to UCU for all staff
(07 Jul 2017)
The University has been and remains committed to effective consultation with the Trade Unions

Big numbers, real lives
(10 Jul 2017)
Read all about our commitment to social responsibility in issue 6 of The University of Manchester Magazine

Celebrating Graduation 2017!
(10 Jul 2017)
Wishing all our graduands the very best for a bright and exciting future

LGB people with cancer share video experiences of care

(10 Jul 2017)

The unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people with cancer have been shared on a new video hub from The University of Manchester, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support – highlighting differences in their care, and issues around sex, support and bereavement.

Big numbers, real lives

(10 Jul 2017)

As the only university in the UK to make it a core strategic goal, it’s no secret that The University of Manchester is thinking big when it comes to social responsibility.

WATCH: Take to the airwaves
(10 Jul 2017)
Fancy volunteering at Radio Lollipop, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital?

The Industrial Strategy Commission launches new report
(10 Jul 2017)
The Commission is a partnership between Policy@Manchester and Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute

University launches £4.8m materials partnership
(11 Jul 2017)
Five-year multidisciplinary project to provide enabling science to help UK industry achieve step-change in performance

Powertech conference
(11 Jul 2017)
12^th IEEE PES Powertech Conference – PowerTech Manchester 2017, 18-22 June 2017

Bina Agarwal awarded the Order of Agricultural Merit by France
(11 Jul 2017)
Professor of Development Economics and Environment receives prestigious award for outstanding contribution to agriculture

Alumnus returns favour with new teaching tool
(11 Jul 2017)
Innovative language app designed by Manchester alumnus now being used by University

Media Fellowship for Graphene Academic
(12 Jul 2017)
Dr Aravind Vijayaraghavan, Lecturer in Nanotechnology at The University of Manchester has been awarded a British Science Association (BSA) Media Fellowship.

Sustaining our future

(12 Jul 2017)

Cities produce the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Residents suffer from increasing pollution, congestion and health problems. With 80% of the global population forecast to live in cities by the end of this century, big challenges lie ahead.

WATCH: Measuring the difference
(12 Jul 2017)
See exactly how our goal of social responsibility changes lives

Free classes available on Summer Sport Timetable!
(12 Jul 2017)
Keep active over summer with our FREE drop-in sessions for staff and students

Alliance Manchester Business School awarded £9.7 million funding boost
(12 Jul 2017)
Alliance Manchester Business School has been awarded £9.7 million by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Manchester Central Food Bank seeking volunteers for supermarket food collection
(13 Jul 2017)
Can you spare a couple of hours on Friday, 21 July and Saturday, 22 July?

Director for the Student Experience
(13 Jul 2017)
Simon Merrywest appointed to the role from 1 October 2017

Inspiring students achieve their graduation dreams
(13 Jul 2017)
For all our students, graduating is a testament to their hard work - but for some, it's a particularly inspiring achievement

Volunteers needed for Sustainability Challenge 2017
(13 Jul 2017)
Would you like to help deliver the Sustainability Challenge 2017 to our 1st year undergraduate students?

NIHR to fund major new research into prevention and management of stillbirth
(14 Jul 2017)
£2m funding award from the UK National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) will enable researchers to undertake pioneering research to prevent and better manage stillbirths in sub-Saharan Africa.

New study reveals huge contribution of carers of terminally ill
(14 Jul 2017)

A landmark new study has revealed that family carers of people with cancer are providing care beyond the safe working hours recommended to preserve their health and well-being.

WATCH: University honours Skyscanner duo
(14 Jul 2017)
Travel search site founders Gareth Williams and Bonamy Grimes receive Outstanding Alumni Awards - and advise our "optimistic and ambitious" graduands

New: Extended student access to previous years Blackboard module sites
(14 Jul 2017)
Changes to Blackboard module sites

Sustaining our future
(17 Jul 2017)
Professor of Human Geography James Evans is determined to address the challenges as 80% of the global population are forecast to live in cities by the end of this century

Artificial intelligence and robots to make offshore windfarms safer and cheaper
(17 Jul 2017)

The University of Manchester is leading a consortium to investigate advanced technologies, including robotics and artificial intelligence, for the operation and maintenance of offshore windfarms.

shark expedition returns with new data and footage

(17 Jul 2017)
An international team of physiologists including The University of Manchester’s Dr Holly Shiels has returned from Greenland, where they battled storms and icebergs to study one of the world’s most mysterious sharks

Academic to lead prestigious research institute
(17 Jul 2017)
Professor Stephen J Milner appointed new Director of The British School at Rome

The physicist, the rabbi and the quest to understand the universe

(17 Jul 2017)

Dr Justin Evans and a band of fellow particle physicists are leading an international quest into the unknown to help find a ghostlike neutrino particle – its discovery promising to be even bigger than locating the Higgs boson.

Helena stays CALM for Wigan 10K
(17 Jul 2017)
IT Services colleague raises money for award-winning charity against male suicide

Oarsome Peter sculls his way to academic success
(17 Jul 2017)
How our international rower combined sport with study to graduate

The University and BP launch multimillion pound collaborative research project
(17 Jul 2017)
New research aims to combat corrosion in demanding environments

WATCH: University’s first Community Festival
(17 Jul 2017)
How we entertained and amazed 2,000 of our neighbours here on campus

WATCH: Leading the way for electric vehicles
(18 Jul 2017)
Manchester City Council is launching a short film to show the innovative ways electric vehicles (EVs) can deliver economic and environmental benefits

Living Beyond Dementia
(18 Jul 2017)
The Whitworth hosts exhibition examining how to live well after dementia diagnosis

Before You Were Born…
(18 Jul 2017)
Free family event looks at how babies grow – and how research ensures more babies are surviving and living healthy lives

President visits Student Lifecycle Project
(18 Jul 2017)
Nancy sees the start of a large, very exciting transition – and we can all get involved

Changes to Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
(18 Jul 2017)
Adobe Creative Cloud includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and more

Changes to access between Chemistry and Zochonis buildings
(19 Jul 2017)
Construction work on the stores of the Chemistry Building are progressing on site with more commencing externally

Join us at Hulme STEAM Maker Faire, an afternoon of art, science and crafts!
(19 Jul 2017)
Takes place on Saturday, 22 July from 2pm until 5pm

Combating allergies with citizen science
(19 Jul 2017)

Blackboard unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 27 July for annual upgrade
(19 Jul 2017)
Blackboard, Turnitin and Grademark will be unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 27 July to 9am on Sunday 30 July for an upgrade

Alliance Manchester Business School celebrate redevelopment progress
(19 Jul 2017)
Guests gathered on site to celebrate a significant step forward with a topping out ceremony on Tuesday, 18 July

Drop-in sessions on records management good practice
(19 Jul 2017)
The Information Governance Office are arranging drop-in sessions for members of staff with any questions or queries regarding records management good practice

Staff benefits update – 19 July 2017
(20 Jul 2017)
It’s a busy week with features from Super Break, spas at The Midland Hotel and Malmaison, a healthcare scheme with AXA PPP, a new offer for you from Wynsors shoes and save an extra 15% off leading appliances.

NASA rover technology to be used in project to map nuclear sites comprehensively
(20 Jul 2017)
University of Manchester scientists are leading a team which is to comprehensively map some of the world’s most radioactive sites using sensing technology mounted on an advanced robotic vehicle.

University celebrates silver – twice!
(20 Jul 2017)
Research beacons campaign and Stellify honoured in education marketing awards

University scores top marks for sustainable procurement
(21 Jul 2017)
We are first university in the country to have its self-assessment independently verified

University shortlisted for three prestigious communications awards
(21 Jul 2017)
Marked out for our outstanding communications and engagement work in a strongly competitive region

Record memories of 1960s/1970s Manchester and Salford
(21 Jul 2017)
Discuss and record your memories in a recording booth at Manchester Art Gallery on Saturday, 22 July and Sunday, 23 July

Bumper turnout for Annual Cycling Event
(21 Jul 2017)
On Thursday, 15 June it was the University's turn to host Corridor Manchester’s Annual Cycling Event

Has Lincoln mystery been solved by JK Rowling unmasking technique?
(21 Jul 2017)
Experts believe they have solved a longstanding mystery, using a method similar to the one which discovered that Robert Galbraith – the author of detective story ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’ - was in fact an alias for Harry Potter writer JK Rowling

Manchester leading new European drive to tackle energy poverty
(24 Jul 2017)

A consortium of 13 organisations, including universities, think tanks, and the business sector, is coming together to form a specialist ‘knowledge hub’ to help people from across Europe tackle the issue of energy poverty.

Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award
(24 Jul 2017)
Remind your network of US academics that the application deadline is Tuesday, 1 August

Brain tumour no match for graduating Kim
(24 Jul 2017)
Now teaching deaf children – her dream job – she thanks course leaders for their invaluable and caring support

WATCH: Manchester graduate celebrates a twin success
(25 Jul 2017)
Harriet gave birth to twins during her course and thanks her academic supervisor – who’s also a twin – for all her support

Looking for a summer read? Come along to a book swap!
(25 Jul 2017)
The Green Impact team of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations is holding a book swap on Friday, 28 July

Miniaturised ‘heat engines’

(25 Jul 2017)

Research from The University of Manchester has thrown new light on the use of miniaturised ‘heat engines’ that could one day help power nanoscale machines like quantum computers.

July 2017 HEFCE Catalyst Fund
(26 Jul 2017)
Call for bids – closing the skills gap and supporting the Industrial Strategy through curriculum development

Danielle George presents BBC's relaunched Tomorrow’s World
(26 Jul 2017)
Our Vice Dean of Teaching, Learning and Students explores the rise of the robots as part of a series to connect audiences with the brightest minds

Geoscientists fly the flag for Manchester at global energy showcase
(26 Jul 2017)
Three senior geoscientists from the University have been representing Manchester and the UK at an international energy expo hosted in Kazakhstan.

WATCH: TWO cheers for our Manchester Pride 2017 float!
(26 Jul 2017)
University sets up two cheering points to support our parade stars – and get a free T-shirt

Mystery mosaic unveiled in new location
(26 Jul 2017)
A mosaic which is believed to date from the 1960s has been unveiled in its new location as part of the Schuster Building refurbishments

Staff benefits update – 26 July 2017
(26 Jul 2017)
We have new offers for you with YourParkingSpace, Pierre Alexandre and the Sugden Centre

Highway works commence on Booth Street West
(26 Jul 2017)
Bruntwood has confirmed work is commencing to complete drop-off points/lay-bys on Booth Street West and servicing access on Higher Cambridge Street

Royce backs government plans to empower UK economy with battery technology
(26 Jul 2017)
The Henry Royce Institute welcomes the government’s pledge to invest £246 million investment in battery technology.

Manchester Access Programme students take first steps into the corporate world
(26 Jul 2017)
A cohort of first year students attended a two day Insight event at KPMG offices in Manchester

ResLife vacancies available starting September 2017
(26 Jul 2017)
Postgraduate students and staff are welcome to apply

Changes to the senior leadership team
(27 Jul 2017)
Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and two Vice Presidents in place, promising strong leading team

Next generation of nuclear robots will go where none have gone before
(27 Jul 2017)

The University of Manchester is to lead a consortium to build the next generation of robots that are more durable and perceptive for use in nuclear sites.

My Learning Essentials wins global award for Community Engagement
(27 Jul 2017)
The University’s contribution to Widening Participation (WP) through its My Learning Essentials (MLE) resources has been recognised with a Catalyst Award for Community Engagement, awarded by Blackboard Inc

Keeping future students up to date on programme information
(28 Jul 2017)
Revised guidance has been issued for Higher Education Institutions

Universities selected as FA Women’s High Performance Football Centre
(28 Jul 2017)
The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to become high performance centre for women’s football

Changes to IT security policies and procedures
(28 Jul 2017)
Our security policies and procedures are there to protect you and the University. They describe the rules that you agree to when using University services

Improving access to museum artefacts using latest technologies
(28 Jul 2017)
Manchester Museum is working to improve access through digital technologies

Voicemail service unavailable during upgrade
(28 Jul 2017)
We're upgrading the voicemail service on Monday 31 July

New £2.9 million centre to explore molecular clues to serious illnesses
(29 Jul 2017)
Manchester Molecular Pathology Innovation Centre (MMPathIC), to be led by Professor Tony Freemont from MHS's Institute of Inflammation and Repair, will employ and train scientists in the use of emerging molecular pathology research techniques

University unveils student village plans
(29 Jul 2017)
Public drop-in sessions to view proposals for Fallowfield Student Village

What files and papers have you got stored away?
(31 Jul 2017)
Time to identify, own and classify any highly restricted or critical information

Bigger than the Higgs boson?
(31 Jul 2017)
Or the physicist, the rabbi and the quest to understand the universe...

Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment
(31 Jul 2017)

The human whipworm, which infects 500 million people and can damage physical and mental growth, is killed at egg and adult stage by a new drug class developed at the Universities of Manchester and Oxford and University College London.

Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery
(31 Jul 2017)

Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that will make a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease cheaper and quicker to produce.

Global Development Institute launches its brand new podcast
(31 Jul 2017)
Hear the latest thinking, insight and debate in development studies

Bring science to the Manchester Caribbean Carnival
(31 Jul 2017)
British Science Association needs volunteers for the north west’s largest celebration of Caribbean music and carnival arts