News archive – December 2017
(01 Dec 2017)
The Caroline Chisholm Reading with Rachel Seiffert
(01 Dec 2017)
On Monday 11 December, 6.30pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Turning purple for disability equality
(01 Dec 2017)
Wear purple and join in a host of events to celebrate 25th anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Manchester Museum celebrates half a million visitor success
(01 Dec 2017)
The Manchester Museum has welcomed over half a million visitors in a 12-month period for the first time in its 130-year history
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(01 Dec 2017)
There's only two more markets now in the run up to Christmas - so grab the chance to have a treat at the Tuesday lunchtime market
University named in Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list
(01 Dec 2017)
The University has reached Number 30 on this year’s Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list
Autism-friendly early opening at Manchester Museum
(01 Dec 2017)
Join us on Saturday, 9 December from 9:15am until 10:30am, aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families and carers, and siblings
Have you turned purple yet?
(04 Dec 2017)
Join today’s celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
University Venues Introduction Days for early 2018
(04 Dec 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
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme – now open
(04 Dec 2017)
Nominate a colleague or team for their outstanding achievement by Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Nominations open for Making a Difference Awards 2018
(04 Dec 2017)
Do you or someone you know deserve recognition for the difference you are making?
Make a child’s Christmas wonderful this year
(04 Dec 2017)
Give generously to Wood Street Mission’s Toy and Food Appeal Christmas Project 2017
Cake sale success
(04 Dec 2017)
Manchester Informatics and Data Science Institute team raise £75 for Dementia charity
(05 Dec 2017)
Box View: New functionality of Blackboard’s assignment annotation tool
(05 Dec 2017)
Box View is the name of the new coursework annotation and marking tool in Blackboard
Take a shot and score at female 5-a-side football tournament
(05 Dec 2017)
The Sugden Centre is hosting a 5-a-side football tournament for female staff players on Tuesday, 12 December
Take a look at our new Wellbeing blog
(05 Dec 2017)
If you enjoyed our recent Wellbeing Week, visit our new Wellbeing blog
Building a better future
(05 Dec 2017)
A Manchester-based construction company has received an award for supporting long-term unemployed people into work in partnership with the University
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(06 Dec 2017)
Announcing the winner of the December 2017 draw
WATCH: Manchester lecturer wins inaugural Jo Cox Prize
(06 Dec 2017)
Dr Sarah Marie Hall honoured in tribute to campaigning MP while three colleagues receive special award
Foodbank project boosts our colleagues’ wellbeing
(06 Dec 2017)
Do your bit – donate non-perishable items at offices for Compliance and Risk and Planning Support and various campus locations
‘FinTech’ partnerships after academic-business engagement workshop
(06 Dec 2017)
The Faculty of Humanities Business Engagement Support Team hosted its first ever Financial Technology event last week
Justice will be served at the School of Law
(06 Dec 2017)
The School of Law launches the Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre
Professor Sue Heath appointed Trustee for NatCen
(06 Dec 2017)
School of Social Sciences professor joins the National Centre for Social Research as a Trustee
Manchester University Big Band
(06 Dec 2017)
On Thursday 7 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Graphene at the forefront of a sports footwear revolution
(06 Dec 2017)
A University partnership is launching a revolutionary world-first in the sports footwear market following a unique collaboration with scientific experts
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Pioneers of Percussion Joby Burgess
(06 Dec 2017)
On Thursday 7 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Timetabling system upgrade, plus temporary arrangements for room bookings
(06 Dec 2017)
The University’s timetabling system – Scientia Enterprise/Syllabus+ – will be unavailable from 12.30pm on Friday, 15 December through to the morning of Wednesday, 20 December for a software upgrade
Removal of P: Drives for staff leavers
(06 Dec 2017)
The Information Governance Office and Information Governance Guardian network have been emphasising the need for everyone to delete and dispose of paper and digital information which no longer needs to be kept
Ad Solem Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
(07 Dec 2017)
On Friday 8 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
A first for UK Higher Education - leading the way in IT security
(07 Dec 2017)
Our University is the first institution in the UK to introduce 2-factor authentication to IT accounts.
FREE Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - Baroque Orchestra
(07 Dec 2017)
On Friday 8 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
WATCH: Our Chancellor tells his story on BBC
(07 Dec 2017)
Lemn Sissay explains, when I had no family as a child the writing of poetry would act as memory
Think green this Christmas
(07 Dec 2017)
Faculty of Humanities celebrates 12 green days of Christmas
Recognising FSE Student’s Excellence
(07 Dec 2017)
The Faculty of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships Ceremony took place on Wednesday 29 November 2017
Manchester In Stitches raises over £800 through charity craft sales
(07 Dec 2017)
Manchester In Stitches held their second craft sale recently in support of Wood Street Mission and the Manchester Food Bank
Manchester University String Orchestra and Brass Band
(08 Dec 2017)
On Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
(08 Dec 2017)
Manchester University Music Society Festive Sing Along Relaxed Performance
(08 Dec 2017)
On Friday 15 December, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
General Counsel Chris Petty to retire in 2018
(08 Dec 2017)
Chris Petty, General Counsel, will retire from the University on the 31st March 2018 after more than eight years in post
FinTech projects grow following academic-business engagement workshop
(08 Dec 2017)
Five new collaborative research projects are now being developed, following the University’s first ever ‘FinTech’ themed event at the end of November.
Make a date in your diaries for the last street food market of 2017!
(08 Dec 2017)
Levenshulme Market will be on campus for the last time this term on Tuesday, 12 December
Global prize for student’s work on women’s literacy
(08 Dec 2017)
A Manchester student has been placed among the best in the world for her research project which investigated how women in Asia are using literacy as a way of protecting their families from disease and poor living standards
Dean Lomax named one of JCI UK’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons
(08 Dec 2017)
Palaeontologist from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Dean Lomax, has been named in JCI UK’s top ten outstanding young persons award in the category of Scientific and Technological Development.
The Arts and the Environment Initiative
(11 Dec 2017)
Join us on Thursday, 8 February 2018, 1pm-2pm, Samuel Alexander Building, A4
Upcoming IT maintenance affecting file storage, Software Centre and WakeIT
(11 Dec 2017)
Between 15 and 19 December, there will be interruptions to some of our services
Self-harm risk assessment scales ‘unhelpful’
(12 Dec 2017)
People who come to hospital after self-harm are unlikely to be helped by the use of risk scales when they see mental health staff, according to new research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Players wanted for staff v students charity football match
(12 Dec 2017)
As part of University Mental Health Day on Thursday, 1 March 2018 two charity football matches will take place setting the University’s Athletic Union (AU) teams against a squad of University staff
bluedot festival announces 2018 dates
(12 Dec 2017)
Fresh out of a successful second year, bluedot – the unique festival at Jodrell Bank Observatory that fuses music, science, arts and culture – has announced its 2018 dates and ticket pre-sale
iManchester mobile app to be retired
(12 Dec 2017)
From 15 December, the iManchester mobile app will no longer be available to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, because the software it uses is no longer supported
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
(13 Dec 2017)
On Friday 15 December, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Good grief it’s Christmas
(13 Dec 2017)
Events and Communications Coordinator Katie McCall writes about dealing with bereavement at Christmas
Timetabling system upgrade, plus temporary arrangements for room bookings
(13 Dec 2017)
The University’s timetabling system – Scientia Enterprise/Syllabus+ – will be unavailable from 12.30pm on Friday, 15 December through to the morning of Wednesday, 20 December while IT Services perform an upgrade of the software
Staff benefits update – 13 December 2017
(14 Dec 2017)
You can now save up to 40% on cinema tickets and access new hair and beauty offers with Pierre Alexandre – ideal for Christmas gifts!
Jobs scheme builds on success to reach 4,000 landmark
(14 Dec 2017)
The Works is celebrating placing the 4,000th person into employment
Construction begins on the Manchester hub for the Henry Royce Institute
(14 Dec 2017)
The building housing the national body for promoting research and applications in advanced materials will be a prominent new landmark on the Manchester skyline at 46 metres high
Supporting local communities
(14 Dec 2017)
University Construction Community Fund
Realising the City
(14 Dec 2017)
New book highlights that Manchester’s regeneration has not benefitted everyone
(15 Dec 2017)
Funding available for people exchanges between industry and academia
(15 Dec 2017)
BBSRC Innovation Fellowship Fund - call for proposals
University switchboard closure over Christmas
(18 Dec 2017)
University switchboard to close at 5pm on Friday 22 December.
Visionary gift endows new Manchester China Institute
(18 Dec 2017)
Major centre for China studies to improve mutual understanding in UK-China relations, along with new Chinese culture gallery at Manchester Museum
Manchester Partnership helps students leave £1.3 million parting gift
(18 Dec 2017)
Students across Manchester help fund life-saving research through donating unwanted items
Financial Accounts published
(19 Dec 2017)
The University’s financial accounts for 2016/17 are published
(19 Dec 2017)
Diversity Calendar 2018
(19 Dec 2017)
Make a date with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team as they choose the Greater Manchester Immigration Unit as their charity of the year
Manchester graduate from Rwanda hopes to aid his country’s revival
(19 Dec 2017)
Equity and Merit scholar Emmanuel Turatsinze returns home to improve Rwandan legal sector
Sir Howard Bernstein to represent Manchester on the world stage
(19 Dec 2017)
Our honorary Professor of Politics selected by Marketing Manchester’s Ambassador Programme
Brunswick Park scheme
(19 Dec 2017)
Limited access to Roscoe Building Cycle Shelter on Tuesday19 December
The furniture store opening hours
(19 Dec 2017)
The furniture store reopens on Wednesday 3 January
New techie gadgets for Christmas?
(20 Dec 2017)
If you're giving or receiving any new tech for Christmas, there are a few things you may want to consider
Cycle shelter checks
(20 Dec 2017)
Got a bike on campus? Not used it for a while? Better check it's not been tagged
Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal 2017
(20 Dec 2017)
A big thank you to colleagues for transforming the Goods Receiving Stores into Aladdin’s Cave – and struggling families’ festive celebrations
Pedestrian and cycle route closure
(20 Dec 2017)
Part of Sackville Street will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from Tuesday, 2 January to Friday, 16 February 2018
Staff benefits update – 20 December 2017
(20 Dec 2017)
It’s the last benefits update of 2017 – with just a few reminders for you and special offers for the Mindful Living Show!
The 2017 review of the year
(21 Dec 2017)
The amazing stories, studies and students of 2017 reviewed here