News archive – January 2018
Student Lifecycle Project update
(03 Jan 2018)
Design and Discovery phase sees 450 colleagues at more than 200 days of workshops focus on 14 areas of student lifecycle
Change to mileage rate
(03 Jan 2018)
Increase in standard mileage rate from Monday, 1 January 2018
Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal 2017
(03 Jan 2018)
A big thank you to colleagues for transforming the Goods Receiving Stores into Aladdin’s Cave – and struggling families’ festive celebrations
Strike action by Arriva North West and Northern Rail
(03 Jan 2018)
Disruption to services week commencing 8 January
New Year, new you with Uni Fit Group Personal Training
(03 Jan 2018)
Join their 21 Day New Year Kickstart challenge 2018!
Staff benefits update – 3 January 2018
(03 Jan 2018)
This week there are offers to help kickstart your 2018 with Super Break, Pierre Alexandre and The Mindful Living Show
Nominate your outstanding alumni for our 2018 awards
(04 Jan 2018)
We're seeking nominations from our global community of Manchester graduates
Professor presents her latest book to the Egyptian Minister of Antiquities
(04 Jan 2018)
Professor Rosalie David, a renowned expert on ancient Egypt, was invited to meet Dr Khalid El-Enany
Shaping the future of Royce
(04 Jan 2018)
Community conference for the Henry Royce Institute
Recycling Christmas cards and trees
(04 Jan 2018)
Christmas may be over, but don't forget cards and real trees can be recycled conveniently on campus
Our staff recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List
(04 Jan 2018)
Congratulations for their achievements in the fields of health, business and economics
2018 Research Review Exercise reminder
(05 Jan 2018)
The University’s 2018 Research Review Exercise is open until midnight on Wednesday 31 January
TurningPoint Mobile now available
(08 Jan 2018)
A new version of TurningPoint/Responseware is available for Humanities staff.
MathsBombe Competition starts on 10 January
(08 Jan 2018)
Outreach and engagement opportunity from the School of Maths
Peer Support Group for colleagues returning from any form of parental leave
(09 Jan 2018)
A group for colleagues returning from shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave to share their experiences
Students to benefit from video podcasting of lectures
(09 Jan 2018)
Innovative enhancement to the University’s lecture capture system
Become a Dementia Friend!
(09 Jan 2018)
Find out more about Dementia Friends, an initiative by the Alzheimer's Society and one of the Universitiy's Social Responsibility flagship programmes
Leading people through change
(09 Jan 2018)
A workshop to help leaders successfully manage change
Developing personal resilience for change workshop
(09 Jan 2018)
An opportunity to develop your personal resiliance skills
How Precision Medicine will transform Healthcare
(09 Jan 2018)
Staff and students are invited to attend this themed discussion and networking event
Try something new this year – University WI is looking for new members
(10 Jan 2018)
Is your New Year’s resolution to try something new? Learn a skill? Get out of the office at lunchtime?
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(10 Jan 2018)
Announcing the winner of the January 2018 draw
Win £10K to launch your own spin-out!
(10 Jan 2018)
UMIP are looking for innovations from entrepreneurial academics, staff and post-doctoral researchers from across the University to create new spin-out businesses
Alterations to Brunswick Park layout
(11 Jan 2018)
Following the Christmas break a number of changes have been made to pedestrian access routes across and around Brunswick Park as the new development takes shape
Bogdanow Lectures in Holocaust Studies
(11 Jan 2018)
The Centre for Jewish Studies presents the annual Bogdanow Lectures in Holocaust Studies: 'Bystanders and the Holocaust in Poland'
‘Meltdown’ and ‘Spectre’ computer security issues
(11 Jan 2018)
As you may have seen in the news, recent security issues (known as vulnerabilities) have been identified with many modern computers, smartphones and tablets.
Manchester Access Programme (MAP) now recruiting for academic tutors
(11 Jan 2018)
An opportunity for you to contribute to the University's social responsibility goals while also developing your one-to-one tutoring skills and boosting your income
FSE Better World Showcase – come, see and vote for your favourite
(11 Jan 2018)
The FSE Better World Showcase goes on tour!
Get fit and active for 2018
(11 Jan 2018)
New Year, new you, with a great fitness programme for 2018
Scientists develop graphene sensors that could change the Internet of Things
(11 Jan 2018)
Researchers have devised graphene sensors embedded into RFIDs, which have the potential to revolutionise the Internet of Things (IoT)
School pupils work with university experts to promote mental health
(12 Jan 2018)
Students from Altrincham Grammar School for Girls have worked with educational psychologists to develop a mental health strategy for their school
2018 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition starts on 15 Jan!
(12 Jan 2018)
School's over the country can engage with the School of Math's Alan Turing Cryptography competition
2018 Community Festival
(12 Jan 2018)
Calling all staff members to get involved in this year’s festival
Cast your vote for the Shirley Baker exhibition in this year's CityLife awards
(12 Jan 2018)
The Shirley Baker exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery has been nominated for a CityLife Award for the best arts exhibition or event
FREE Manchester University Music Society concert - Contemporary Student Works
(13 Jan 2018)
On Friday 16 February, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism whilst at University?
(14 Jan 2018)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission want to hear from all students and staff who have experienced, witnessed or helped in an incident of racial harassment whilst either studying or working in higher education
Health Alert - Australian flu
(15 Jan 2018)
Top tips to keep you well this Winter
The Manchester Gold Staff Mentoring Programme
(15 Jan 2018)
Callout for mentors
Vincent Kompany scores an MBA
(16 Jan 2018)
Manchester City Captain graduates with degree from Alliance Manchester Business School
Impact of Carillion collapse on Campus Masterplan projects
(16 Jan 2018)
The company Carillion went into liquidation on Monday, 15 January
Want to learn a new language?
(16 Jan 2018)
Staff members can register for one of our discounted modern foreign language courses beginning week commencing 29 January
University no smoking policy – a reminder
(16 Jan 2018)
Smokers asked to take care where they light up
University palaeontologist helps Attenborough reveal secrets of the Sea Dragon
(16 Jan 2018)
Dean Lomax helps piece together the science behind a tantalising prehistoric ‘murder mystery’
Sustainable Construction at The University of Manchester
(16 Jan 2018)
Sustainability Seminar Thursday 18 January
United by a love of music
(17 Jan 2018)
Manchester Confucius Institute Choir ‘Harmony’ 和 recruiting new members – to perform at Chinese New Year Gala
Making a Difference Awards 2018
(17 Jan 2018)
Don't miss your chance to nominate - deadline is Monday, 22 January
Fire at Paterson Building
(17 Jan 2018)
Update on investigation
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
(18 Jan 2018)
Nominate a colleague or team for the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award - deadline Friday, 2 February
Is there anyone you would like to see the University honour?
(18 Jan 2018)
Nominations welcome for honorary degrees, the Medal of Honour or a national award - deadline Friday, 2 February
Book a bone density test at the Sugden Sports Centre
(18 Jan 2018)
The Sugden Sports Centre will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Tuesday, 6 March
Community University Partnership Initiative
(18 Jan 2018)
Are you interested in building partnerships?
Make 2018 your year to eat healthily, with a little help from Veg Box People
(18 Jan 2018)
Veg Box People have started the year by taking stock, looking at how much fresh local produce went into your bags in 2017 and it was loads!
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Scheme closes soon
(18 Jan 2018)
Nominate a colleague or team for their outstanding achievement by Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Learn Chinese calligraphy or brush painting with the Confucius Institute
(19 Jan 2018)
The eight week course begins on Tuesday, 30 January
Printer review across campus
(19 Jan 2018)
To help us understand our colleagues’ printing needs, we’re conducting a printer review across campus
Will Spinks to retire as Registrar, Secretary and COO
(19 Jan 2018)
Will Spinks, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the University in September 2018
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
(19 Jan 2018)
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
Space: Lates at the Museum of Science and Industry
(19 Jan 2018)
Volunteers needed for space themed activities
Martin Harris Centre Spring 2018 season now on sale
(22 Jan 2018)
Welcome to the spring 2018 season at the Martin Harris Centre.
Trans*fer: A Journey
(22 Jan 2018)
Places available on Friday for this half day session
AUA Annual Conference: Beyond Brexit
(22 Jan 2018)
Embracing uncertainty, defining our purpose and sustaining successful professionals
Maxine Peake becomes our Honorary Professor of Literature and Performance
(23 Jan 2018)
Manchester icon and one of nation’s favourite actresses looking forward to “seeing what we can achieve together”
President visits University Counselling Service
(23 Jan 2018)
Nancy hears about the vital work of the University’s counselling team
Pop up event to raise awareness of cervical cancer
(23 Jan 2018)
Workshops, information and cakes mark National Cervical Cancer Prevention Week at Manchester Science Park
Bookings now open for LGBT History Month events!
(23 Jan 2018)
LGBT History Month has been marked in the UK since 2005 and at the University we have held events every February since 2010
University Egyptologist uncovers the truth behind the famous face of Nefertiti
(23 Jan 2018)
Dr Joyce Tyldesley’s new book reveals that Nefertiti was not a Pharaoh
Manchester helps ignite energy revolution
(24 Jan 2018)
Faraday Institution announces £42 million for Energy Storage Research
Can’t name Lady Di? Blame your left brain
(24 Jan 2018)
University Psychologists discover a new connection between the left side of the brain and long term memory
Staff benefits update – 24 January 2018
(24 Jan 2018)
This week there are offers for the Mindful Living Show, on unique ante natal classes that combine pregnancy yoga based movements and a Malmaison Spa offer, options to save on holidays this year and more!
CLASS Network Conference 2018
(24 Jan 2018)
Save the date: Wednesday 28 March
Air quality research ‘supersite’ set for the Univesity
(24 Jan 2018)
A new network of advanced air quality monitoring instruments will detect harmful air pollutants and their sources in greater detail than ever before at existing research sites in three UK cities.
The National Student Survey
(24 Jan 2018)
2018 survey launches on Monday, 29 January
My Future Fest is returning to campus
(25 Jan 2018)
Encourage students to attend the event to help them make the most of their time at Manchester
Vincent Kompany talks business with Financial Times
(25 Jan 2018)
The football captain on why he set himself a different goal
Celebrating Social Responsibility
(25 Jan 2018)
Do you know someone worthy of a Volunteer of the Year Award?
Ian Greer appointed Vice-Chancellor at Queens University, Belfast
(25 Jan 2018)
Professor Ian Greer thanked for his visionary leadership at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Royce will help steer auto sector to an electric future
(26 Jan 2018)
The Henry Royce Institute will showcase its world-class facilities and expertise to business leaders and researchers who are looking to drive the UK auto industry into a low carbon era.
FSE Better World Showcase - Still time to vote
(26 Jan 2018)
The showcase has moved to South Campus! Come and visit us in University place
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Ignacio Lara Romero and Richard Whalley
(26 Jan 2018)
Thursday 1 February, at 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
History graduate makes Winter Olympics team
(26 Jan 2018)
Peter Speight to compete in daunting halfpipe competition - performing a series of death-defying tricks while skiing down a steep slope
Take part in health survey for the Oxford Road Corridor
(26 Jan 2018)
Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor is holding a wellness survey to inform its Healthy Corridor initiative
Give It Don't Bin It scheme raises £1.3m for the British Heart Foundation
(26 Jan 2018)
The Directorate for the Student Experience along with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) organised a special celebratory event
Street Drugs in the Northern Powerhouse
(26 Jan 2018)
The School of Health Sciences invites you to rethink street drugs and explore their use in the medical setting
Delays receiving external email - now resolved
(26 Jan 2018)
We are aware of an issue affecting our email service, causing delays on receiving external email
Issue affecting Campus Solutions (Student System) - now resolved
(29 Jan 2018)
There is currently an issue accessing Campus Solutions (Student System) which is affecting both staff and students.
Jack the Ripper letter mystery solved by University researcher
(29 Jan 2018)
University researcher uses modern forensic linguistic techniques to analyse hoax letters
Automation, robots and the ‘end of work’ myth
(29 Jan 2018)
Read The Conversation’s most popular University of Manchester article – at 21,000 reads
Manchester leads EU-wide project to investigate energy poverty
(29 Jan 2018)
New project led by University Professor and Research Fellow addresses fuel poverty
Take five minutes to talk about mental health
(29 Jan 2018)
Time to Talk on Thursday 1 February
New Graphene Chief Executive appointed at The University of Manchester
(30 Jan 2018)
A new CEO for Graphene@Manchester will lead the commercial development of graphene and 2D materials.
Alliance Manchester Business School cements its position in the world elite
(30 Jan 2018)
Alliance Manchester Business School ranked as the UK's leading business school outside London and Oxbridge
Professor Carole Goble honoured by Maastricht University
(30 Jan 2018)
Professor Carole Goble from the School of Computer Science has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Maastricht University
Alliance Business School leads the way for fast growing businesses
(30 Jan 2018)
Alliance Manchester Business School has launched a new initiative targeted at ambitious growth businesses
Our graduates named most popular by top employers
(30 Jan 2018)
The University is named as one of the list for graduate employers
Super Blue Blood Moon
(31 Jan 2018)
Find out from Tim O'Brien exactly what to expect from the Super Blue Blood Moon
University soars up Workplace Equality ranking
(31 Jan 2018)
We’ve risen from 41st to 16th in the UK and been named in country’s top ten trans employers in latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
Manchester Central Food Bank needs you!
(31 Jan 2018)
Manchester Central Food Bank Volunteering day
Staff benefits update – 31 January 2018
(31 Jan 2018)
If you love the great outdoors you can save 15% with Cotswold Outdoor and make extra savings this month with Super Break!
'Our Migration Story' wins prestigious history prize
(31 Jan 2018)
Innovative website tells the story of migration to Britain
Jodrell Bank nominated as Unesco world heritage site
(31 Jan 2018)
UK puts forward Jodrell Bank Observatory as 2019 World Heritage nomination