News archive – November 2017
Promote our Law Fair to students or graduates interested in a legal career
(01 Nov 2017)
Encourage students to come along to our annual Law Fair at Manchester Central Convention Centre
Manchester joins global network of UNESCO Cities of Literature
(01 Nov 2017)
Manchester has been successful in its bid to join UNESCO’s worldwide Creative Cities network as a City of Literature
Staff benefits update – 1 November 2017
(01 Nov 2017)
This week there is a great new offer from The Life Centre North for yoga and meditation, health options for men (and women) during Movember and the latest from Hotpoint and Super Break!
Promote our annual Postgraduate Study Fair to all undergraduate and PGT students
(01 Nov 2017)
This is an opportunity for our students to meet with representatives from universities throughout the UK and overseas, and hear about the hundreds of postgraduate course places on offer
Frog poo test is dung deal to give amphibian crisis the skids
(01 Nov 2017)
A new tool has been developed by Manchester scientists to help reverse the decline in some of the world’s most endangers species of amphibians
An opportunity to join the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team (SCLT)
(01 Nov 2017)
The Student Recruitment and Widening Participation team are looking for colleagues to join the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team, a collection of academic and PSS staff who support the delivery of recruitment-focussed outreach work in schools and colleges
University begins first ever attempt to record its historic objects
(02 Nov 2017)
Help us locate artefacts from a bygone age here on campus
Join the University's Women's Institute
(02 Nov 2017)
The University has its own Women's Institute – The University of Manchester Busy Bees!
Co-Director changes at Policy@Manchester
(02 Nov 2017)
Professor Anna Scaife from the School of Physics & Astronomy has been appointed as the new Co-Director of Policy@Manchester
Manchester 2020 update
(02 Nov 2017)
Update on planned staffing changes in academic areas
Interim Director for the Division of Communications and Marketing
(02 Nov 2017)
Michael Greenhalgh to join the University on Monday, 6 November
Could you be the next EPSRC Photo Competition Winner?
(02 Nov 2017)
Get your cameras ready so you can share your photos and enter the fifth EPSRC Science Photo Competition
Director of the Manchester Museum and interim Director of the Whitworth
(02 Nov 2017)
Nick Merriman will be leaving the University at the end of April 2018
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(03 Nov 2017)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Celebrating the legacy of Stephen Joseph
(03 Nov 2017)
Theatre-in-the-round in British theatre: celebrating the first Fellow in Drama at the University of Manchester
Champion of African development is this year's Outstanding Alumna
(03 Nov 2017)
One of the leading voices in Africa’s drive towards a future of clean energy, improved infrastructure and digital connectivity has been given this year’s Outstanding Alumni award
Scientists identify new way of attacking breast cancer
(03 Nov 2017)
Strike action by Arriva North West and Northern Rail
(03 Nov 2017)
Bus and rail passengers may be affected by strike action week commencing 6 November
New Co-Director of Policy@Manchester
(03 Nov 2017)
Professor Anna Scaife from the School of Physics & Astronomy has been appointed as the new Co-Director of Policy@Manchester
Lemn's Manchester Christmas Dinner for care leavers needs your support!
(03 Nov 2017)
Volunteers in Manchester, led by our Chancellor Lemn Sissay, are fundraising to provide a Christmas Dinner for 50 local care leavers
Manchester Access Programme (MAP) applications now open
(03 Nov 2017)
Applications for the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) are now open
Changing how we login – 2 weeks to go, act now!
(06 Nov 2017)
Missed the email last week? If you’ve not yet signed up for the new way to login, you have 2 weeks left to do so
BP-ICAM: A Partnership That Delivers
(07 Nov 2017)
Find out about the amazing science BP-ICAM is producing
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert- Timothy Langston (tenor) Somi Kim (Piano)
(07 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 9 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients
(07 Nov 2017)
Blackboard unavailable Sat 2 December 10.30pm until Sun 3 December 5pm (updated)
(07 Nov 2017)
To allow for essential maintenance, Blackboard will be unavailable overnight from 10.30pm Saturday 2 December to 5pm Sunday 3 December.
Christmas closure dates and recruitment/payroll deadlines
(07 Nov 2017)
Please submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(07 Nov 2017)
Announcing the winner of the November 2017 draw
Deaths of 40 students in World War One to be remembered at talk by James Hern
(07 Nov 2017)
One hundred years after their deaths, the University is holding a special event to commemorate the lives of 40 students killed in World War One who came from just one of the halls of residence
University takes gold and silver at prestigious communications awards
(07 Nov 2017)
Celebrating success at Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide awards for the north-west
Our research turns agricultural waste into clean energy
(07 Nov 2017)
Global challenges, Manchester solutions on energy
University launches On Energy
(07 Nov 2017)
Join the conversation with this collection of thought leadership pieces and expert analysis
Study shows therapeutic impact of neighbourliness on dementia
(07 Nov 2017)
New research is showing how being connected with their local community has reaped enormous benefits for people with dementia
Teaching and Learning in Promotions: training for new criteria
(07 Nov 2017)
A short interactive ‘lunch and learn’ session in the Staff Learning & Development Rooms in Roscoe Building, giving you the opportunity to learn more and raise any questions
FREE Manchester University Music Society concert - Brass and Percussion Showcase
(08 Nov 2017)
On Friday 10 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Staff benefits update – 8 November 2017
(08 Nov 2017)
This week there are offers from the Macdonald Hotel Manchester, The Body Shop, The Life Centre North and Hotpoint. If you are signed up with Wider Wallet you can also save with John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and more! Plus Wellbeing Week news!
A Manchester first as we launch Recycling Week
(08 Nov 2017)
The University with the support of Manchester City Council and Manchester Student Homes will be launching the first ever Manchester Recycling Week from 13 until 19 November
Professor Bina Agarwal establishes new book prize
(08 Nov 2017)
The prize is named after her parents, Suraj Mal and Shyama Devi Agarwal
December congregations for conferment of degrees
(08 Nov 2017)
All members of the General Assembly, Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Residential Life Officers and members of teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession
Manchester University Music Society Chamber Orchestra
(09 Nov 2017)
On Saturday 11 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
University launches new Wellbeing website
(09 Nov 2017)
Six Ways to Wellbeing – and other support to help our staff stay happy and healthy
A winter warmer special for the next Rutherford ‘SWISH’
(09 Nov 2017)
On Wednesday, 29 November we’ll be running our next SWISH event
The police would like to speak to you!
(09 Nov 2017)
Guest speakers from Greater Manchester Police and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit are sharing their insights into the underworld of cybercrime, its victims, and their advice on staying safe online
Limited access to Roscoe Building cycle shelter over the weekend
(09 Nov 2017)
Works are being undertaken from Saturday, 11 November until Sunday, 12 November
Michael Wood presents BBC documentary, "Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor"
(09 Nov 2017)
New BBC Four documentary to be broadcast on Thursday 16 November, 9pm, BBC Four
University of Manchester Drama Society: 'Holes' by Tom Basden
(10 Nov 2017)
On Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 November, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
MANTIS - Part of the New Music North West Festival 2017
(10 Nov 2017)
On Monday 13 November, 5pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(10 Nov 2017)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Book on Victorian ornithology gets official launch at The John Rylands Library
(10 Nov 2017)
The author Henry A McGhie will give an insight into the life of one of the most productive British ornithologists of the mid-late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
(10 Nov 2017)
Ad Solem - Part of the New Music North West Festival
(13 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 16 November, 6pm, at St Ann's Church
Become a Wellbeing Champion!
(13 Nov 2017)
Develop your skills, improve your wellbeing knowledge and get first-hand experience of our Wellbeing Strategy by helping your workmates lead happy, healthy lives
It's Wellbeing Week!
(13 Nov 2017)
A week of FREE activities across campus from Monday, 20 to Friday 24 November
Manchester University Music Society Festive Sing Along Relaxed Performance
(13 Nov 2017)
On Friday 15 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester Statistical Society needs you
(13 Nov 2017)
Join one of the oldest statistical societies in the world as it continues timeless conversation on social and economic issues
Graphene water filter turns whisky clear
(13 Nov 2017)
In their experiments, Manchester researchers filtered whisky and cognac through a graphene-oxide membrane
Panel discussion on tech entrepreneurship to be live streamed
(14 Nov 2017)
Hear from alumni who’ve turned great ideas into successful businesses in the quickly evolving digital sphere
Visit Basil the Macmillan Mobile Information Bus on 15 November
(14 Nov 2017)
On Wednesday 15 November a Macmillan Mobile Information Bus will be visiting us for the day on the CMFT hosptial site. Whether you have a cancer diagnosis or are worried about cancer in any way at all, please feel free to come along between 8:30am and 3:00pm for advice.
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Ebonit Saxophone Quartet
(14 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 16 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
#GivingTuesday
(14 Nov 2017)
How will you give?
(14 Nov 2017)
Our advanced materials research is making air travel safer and more reliable
(14 Nov 2017)
Global challenges, Manchester solutions with advanced materials
Christmas at Christie’s Bistro
(14 Nov 2017)
Treats, offers and more this festive season…
Course on supporting staff with disabilities
(14 Nov 2017)
If you are managing a member of staff with a disability or would like to know more about support for staff with disabilities, register for this session
Students’ Q&A with composer Mark-Anthony Turnage CBE
(15 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 16 November, 2.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Antibiotic Drug Resistance: a focus on the environment
(15 Nov 2017)
Mark World Antibiotics Awareness Week with the University Flagship Programme ‘One Student, One Campus, One Life – Action on Antibiotic Drug Resistance’.
Manchester University Music Society lunchtime concert - New Sounds
(15 Nov 2017)
On Friday 17 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
The Whitworth welcomes its one millionth visitor since reopening
(15 Nov 2017)
The award-winning gallery welcomed a landmark visitor on 13 November since it reopened on 14 February 2015
Looking for a place to celebrate the festivities with your team on campus?
(15 Nov 2017)
Then why not consider the Students' Union, which has recently reopened after extensive refurbishment
Come to our Staff Wellbeing Benefits Fair
(15 Nov 2017)
Pop along for great ideas and goodies – and be automatically entered into prize draw for £250 Super Break voucher
Manchester Gold staff mentoring programme now open
(15 Nov 2017)
The successful and unique career mentoring programme managed by Staff Learning and Development is open for mentor registration and mentee applications
A winter warmer special for the next Rutherford ‘SWISH’
(16 Nov 2017)
On Wednesday, 29 November we’ll be running our next SWISH event
Declutter your books and DVDs for the Dover Street Swap Shop
(16 Nov 2017)
To celebrate #GivingTuesday, the Executive Education Network Green Impact Team is holding a swap shop for books and DVDs
Staff benefits update – 16 November 2017
(16 Nov 2017)
This week there are reminders for Wellbeing Week and the Staff Benefits Fair, plus boosted offers from Super Break, Blackwell’s and Hotpoint. There’s a Pamper Special from Pierre Alexander and a triple spa offer at the Macdonald Hotel in Manchester
10,000 actions, 8,000 students and one environmental award
(16 Nov 2017)
University wins Green Gown award for 10,000 Actions and The Sustainability Challenge in the learning and skills category
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(17 Nov 2017)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Ig Nobel Awards comes to Manchester!
(17 Nov 2017)
The University will host, for the first time, the UK tour of the Ig Nobel Awards
Volunteers needed to help Manchester South Central Food Bank
(17 Nov 2017)
Manchester South Central Food bank will be running a Food Collection at Tesco Extra in Stretford on Thursday, 30 November, Friday, 1st December and Saturday, 2 December
Pudsey's Patisserie now open for BBC's Children in Need!
(17 Nov 2017)
Lots of treats on offer at our bake sale
Psychologist puts positive spin on fear of spiders
(17 Nov 2017)
Daily Mail article on university fundraising
(20 Nov 2017)
The Daily Mail has published an article on fundraising across the sector
Changing how we login - tomorrow, act now!
(20 Nov 2017)
Many thanks to everyone who has signed up for the new login service – you should be all set for the change this week
Quatuor Danel Beethoven Cycle
(20 Nov 2017)
Thursday 30 November to Sunday 3 December at the Martin Harris Centre
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2017
(20 Nov 2017)
Range of activities including special invited speaker Rachel Mann
Celebrating a decade of getting people on their bike
(20 Nov 2017)
The University of Manchester Bicycle Users’ Group (UMBUG) celebrated their 10th anniversary of supporting and advocating cycling this term.
Uni Fit Christmas offer
(20 Nov 2017)
21 Days for £21 Group Personal Training
Your new IT login - Getting started
(21 Nov 2017)
2-factor authentication for staff and postgraduate research students is here
Have your say on University services
(21 Nov 2017)
Views of academic and PSS colleagues needed by Friday, 24 November
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Michelle Assay and David Fanning
(21 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 23 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Trial of new triple inhaler shows 20% reduction in COPD flare-ups
(21 Nov 2017)
Help Occupational Health support Key 103's Mission Christmas Cash for Kids
(21 Nov 2017)
Support this great local cause by dropping off gifts at the Occupational Health Services offices at 182-184 Waterloo Place
Love Giving
(21 Nov 2017)
Payroll Giving celebrating 30th anniversary – with our colleagues donating over £135,000 to charities via the scheme in the past 12 months
University Venues Introduction Days for early 2018
(21 Nov 2017)
If you are involved with organising conferences and events on behalf of staff, this one-day event is a great introduction to venues around our University
Contact Theatre to close its doors ahead of major redevelopment
(21 Nov 2017)
The theatre has announced a city-wide performance programme as building transformation is given the green light
Our global inequalities research revolutionises international disaster response
(21 Nov 2017)
Global challenges, Manchester solutions for global inequalities
Manchester set to bring data research expertise to The Alan Turing Institute
(21 Nov 2017)
The University is one of four institutions announced as joining the Alan Turing Institute
Manchester University Wind Orchestra
(22 Nov 2017)
On Saturday 25 November, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Give a little on #GivingTuesday
(22 Nov 2017)
Celebrate our generosity and discover new ways of giving at events across campus on Tuesday, 28 November
Lemn Sissay MBE revealed as the new Patron of charity Manchester Histories
(22 Nov 2017)
Internationally-renowned Performance Poet, Writer and broadcaster, and Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay MBE has been revealed as the newest Patron of charity Manchester Histories at an event to announce the 2018 Manchester Histories Festival.
Black Friday Sale at the Students' Union
(22 Nov 2017)
Snap up a bargain during this annual sale event
Enter your team in the Christmas Staff Quiz!
(22 Nov 2017)
The Development team are getting in the festive spirit by bringing you a Christmas Staff Pub Quiz
Lemn's Manchester Christmas Dinner for care leavers needs your support!
(22 Nov 2017)
Volunteers in Manchester, led by our Chancellor Lemn Sissay, are fundraising to provide a Christmas Dinner for 50 local care leavers
Staff benefits update – 23 November 2017
(23 Nov 2017)
It’s Wellbeing Week plus offers for yoga, Blackwell’s, Super Break, Hotpoint and highlights for some of our key benefits!
Stellify and Giving Tuesday
(23 Nov 2017)
Perfect time to inspire and encourage students to do more and be more
Balfour Beatty awarded Manchester Engineering Campus Development project
(23 Nov 2017)
Contract represents one of the largest capital developments ever undertaken by a UK higher education institution
University awarded £4m in Budget for Jodrell Bank project
(23 Nov 2017)
Spectacular new gallery 'First Light' to engage visitors with stories of history and development of Jodrell Bank and radio astronomy
Balfour Beatty awarded Manchester Engineering Campus Development project
(23 Nov 2017)
Contract represents one of the largest capital developments ever undertaken by a UK higher education institution
Don’t have a nightmare before Christmas
(23 Nov 2017)
Last year, 15,423 people reported being a victim of shopping fraud. Don’t be a victim
Call for winter graduation media stories
(23 Nov 2017)
Showcasing the achievements of our students
Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking wate
(24 Nov 2017)
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
(24 Nov 2017)
On Saturday 2 December, 7.30pm, at the Whitworth Hall
Christmas Recruitment and Payroll deadlines
(24 Nov 2017)
Submit documentation on time or earlier as we face higher than average pre-Christmas volumes
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by joining School Governor Initiative
(24 Nov 2017)
Join one of the largest volunteer forces in the country and make a positive contribution to children’s education
Manchester Museum welcomes 500,000 visitors in a year
(24 Nov 2017)
First time in its 130-year history that half a million take in the sights in 12-month period
Quatuor Danel Beethoven Cycle FREE Lunchtime Concert
(27 Nov 2017)
On Thursday 30 November, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Love giving on #GivingTuesday
(27 Nov 2017)
Payroll Giving is celebrating its 30th anniversary – with our colleagues donating over £135,000 to charities via the scheme in the past 12 months
Printer review across campus
(27 Nov 2017)
To help us understand our colleagues’ printing needs, we’re conducting a printer review across campus between December and February
Local Lancashire company partners with National Graphene Institute
(27 Nov 2017)
New research project develops novel high capacity graphene-related materials for electric vehicle market
Making a Difference this #GivingTuesday
(28 Nov 2017)
Making a Difference Fair today in the Renold Building
Quatuor Danel Beethoven Cycle - this weekend!
(28 Nov 2017)
Join our much-loved resident quartet for an exciting musical journey.
Just like Wolverine, humans need metal to maintain strong bones
(28 Nov 2017)
Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and MathsBombe Competition
(28 Nov 2017)
2018 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and MathsBombe Competition - Registration Opens 1 December!
British Science Week 2018
(28 Nov 2017)
Would you like to be part of our Science Fair for British Science Week 2018?
President visits award-winning My Learning Essentials team
(28 Nov 2017)
Nancy hears how campus-wide collaboration created powerful programme for our students – and won an award
Dr Maria Regan receives ten year volunteering award
(28 Nov 2017)
Division of Medical Education colleague celebrates a decade helping patients across Greater with life-limiting illnesses and their families
University Medal of Honour for Professor Nic Jones
(28 Nov 2017)
University presents world-leading cancer researcher with its highest medal
School of Maths Professor awarded the London Mathematical Society's Polya Prize
(28 Nov 2017)
Alex Wilkie FRS, Emeritus Professor in the School of Mathematics, has been awarded the London Mathematical Society's Polya Prize, for `his profound contributions to model theory and to its connections with real analytic geometry'
Red ribbons and cake sales to mark World AIDS Day
(29 Nov 2017)
Cake sales and red ribbon boxes around campus are raising money for National AIDS Trust on Friday, 1 December
Sweet way to raise funds for Lemn Sissay Foundation
(29 Nov 2017)
Fundraising bake sale in the Rutherford Building this Friday (1 December)
Blackboard unavailability this weekend
(29 Nov 2017)
Blackboard unavailable Sat 2 December 10.30pm until Sun 3 December 5pm
Annual networking event for technical staff
(29 Nov 2017)
The annual Technical Excellence at Manchester (TEaM) event is now open for registration
Free fun for National Lottery players at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
(29 Nov 2017)
From 11 to 17 December 2017, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be opening its doors for free to anyone who has ever played the National Lottery.
Staff Fair a big hit!
(29 Nov 2017)
Staff Wellbeing Fair in the Whitworth Hall on Tuesday, 21 November was a huge hit for both providers and staff attendees - including our prizewinners
Manchester celebrates #GivingTuesday
(29 Nov 2017)
Find out more about how the University gave more during #GivingTuesday
Staff benefits update – 30 November 2017
(30 Nov 2017)
This week we launch a fantastic new offer with The Cinema Society where you can now save up to 40% on cinema tickets plus offers from the eXchange Food and Drink Lounge, Cyclescheme and Blackwell’s
ResLife Recruitment is now open!
(30 Nov 2017)
Reslife are currently advertising for ResLife Advisors starting in January 2018
Explore the worlds of teaching and technology this January
(30 Nov 2017)
Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Learning (CHERIL) to hold interactive conference
Make your Christmas dinner a winner
(30 Nov 2017)
Staff offer - order fresh organic local veg this Christmas
A reminder that our local HSBC Bank branch is closing
(30 Nov 2017)
The branch at 348-350 Oxford Road will close its doors for the last time on Friday, 1 December at 2:30pm
Tine wins public engagement award
(30 Nov 2017)
Dr Tine Buffel from the School of Social Sciences has won a national prize for her project with Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA)