News archive – February 2018
New Graphene Chief Executive appointed at The University of Manchester
(01 Feb 2018)
James Baker announced as Chief Executive Officer for National Graphene Institute
The University backs National Innovation Centres
(01 Feb 2018)
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), the University of Manchester and TWI back National Innovation Centres
Purple Wave rises once again
(01 Feb 2018)
Sign up to get fit, have fun – and improve your Wellbeing
Environmental sustainability funding call for staff
(01 Feb 2018)
The 10,000 Actions fund is open
Obituary: Phil Radcliffe
(01 Feb 2018)
Our former Director of Communications Phil Radcliffe has died following a short illness
University takes centre stage in China
(02 Feb 2018)
University takes centre stage with Prime Minister and Chinese business leaders
Thursday Lates at The Whitworth: Vonnegut Collective and Animikii Theatre
(05 Feb 2018)
Music and Drama collaboration on Thursday 8 February, 7pm, at The Whitworth
Professor Matthew Cobb guests on BBC’s The Infinite Monkey Cage
(05 Feb 2018)
Zoology professor discusses the science of the teenage brain
University announces new investments in staff
(05 Feb 2018)
Investing in staff development and new academic fellowships
MakeFest is back!
(05 Feb 2018)
Get involved in Museum of Science and Industry family festival of making, building, coding, crafting and tinkering
Wellbeing: A little more conversation
(05 Feb 2018)
Time to Talk Day seeks to reduce the stigma of mental health by talking about it – find out more on our staff Wellbeing website
Fund your research into teaching
(05 Feb 2018)
The Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Learning (CHERIL) Grant Award now open
Professor Kath Morris wins "Mission Possible"
(05 Feb 2018)
Professor Kath Morris has been presented with the “Mission Possible” award by the Nuclear Institute
Explore and develop new partnerships
(05 Feb 2018)
Would you like to build a partnership with a local community organisations or business?
Alliance Manchester Business School spearhead wellbeing in the veterinary world
(05 Feb 2018)
Mind Matters and Alliance Manchester Business School publish guide to enhancing wellbeing in the veterinary workplace
An introduction to the Research Lifecycle Programme
(06 Feb 2018)
Our 5-year Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) will benefit all researchers at the University. Find out more at our event
Proposed changes to future USS benefits
(06 Feb 2018)
Update for colleagues
Literature Live: Sophie Collins and Carol Mavor
(06 Feb 2018)
On Monday 12 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Chemistry Professor interviewed by British Library
(06 Feb 2018)
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry John Helliwell interviewed by the British Library in its Oral History of Science project
University Construction Community Funding now available
(06 Feb 2018)
£20,000 fund to support neighbourhood initiatives in areas closest to the University’s construction sites
Ctrl+Alt+Educate: teaching in the digital age
(06 Feb 2018)
CHERIL conference highlights how technology can transform teaching
University of Manchester Drama Society - Yellow Icing
(07 Feb 2018)
On Wednesday 15 - Friday 16 February, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
New Director of Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat appointed
(07 Feb 2018)
Sinead Hesp appointed Director of Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat
Royal Society Honour for Manchester Chemical Engineer
(07 Feb 2018)
Professor Anton A. Kiss awarded highly esteemed Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit award
Wellbeing: Why Mike’s riding the Purple Wave
(07 Feb 2018)
Veteran runner and proud owner of a mechanical heart valve says exercise has literally kept him alive
Do Something Amazing - Give Blood
(07 Feb 2018)
Become part of an amazing group of people who save lives!
Staff benefits update – 7 February 2018
(07 Feb 2018)
This is a Valentine’s Day-friendly staff benefits update plus some great new offers just in!
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(07 Feb 2018)
Announcing the winner of the February 2018 draw
Could you play a positive role in the life of a young person in care?
(07 Feb 2018)
Coram Voice are recruiting Independent Visitors (IVs) to befriend looked after children and young people in Manchester and the surrounding areas
Ballroom for Beginners: Free Taster Session
(08 Feb 2018)
On Wednesday 7 March, 1.05pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Give a child a cracking Easter with Wood Street Mission
(08 Feb 2018)
Easter is fast approaching and Easter eggs are already in the shops
Successful HEE funding secures Genomics Masters programme
(08 Feb 2018)
The Universities of Manchester and Liverpool have successfully collaborated on a bid to deliver Health Education England's (HEE) Masters programme in Genomic Medicine.
Macmillan volunteer attends Buckingham Palace reception
(08 Feb 2018)
Senior Staff Learning & Development Co-ordinator Sally Shelmerdine recently attended a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales
Would you like to be involved in I’m a Scientist?
(08 Feb 2018)
Moderators required for I’m a scientist…Get me out of here
Internal Secondment opportunities
(08 Feb 2018)
The University confirms the launch of a new Internal Secondment Policy
"New to You" event at Chemistry
(08 Feb 2018)
Donate your unwanted gifts to support University Mental Health Awareness Day
Advanced Materials Characterisation Workshop
(08 Feb 2018)
The Royce Institute and Bruker Nano Surfaces collaborate to develop an Advanced Materials workshop
CLASS Network Conference 2018
(08 Feb 2018)
Wednesday 28 March
Delays in lecture podcast processing
(09 Feb 2018)
Over the past few days, we have experienced issues on the network storage service we use for processing our lecture podcasts
Book a bone density test at the Sugden Sports Centre
(12 Feb 2018)
The Sugden Sports Centre will be hosting a day of bone density screening on Tuesday, 6 March
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Piano Recital by Adam Swayne
(12 Feb 2018)
On Thursday 15 February, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
The Future in Your Hands photography exhibition
(13 Feb 2018)
The Future In Your Hands is a touring exhibition by local photographers Luke Brooker and Amanda McGovern, celebrating people from across Greater Manchester who live with a musculoskeletal condition such as arthritis or lupus.
World leading Volcanologist to visit the University
(13 Feb 2018)
Professor Terry A. Plank will be leading a discussion in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences this month
Manchester awarded prestigious Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grant
(13 Feb 2018)
The University of Manchester has been awarded a £149,500 Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grant
Two EEE students win national bursaries for engineering talent
(13 Feb 2018)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Engineering Horizons Bursary offers long-term financial support to 75 engineering students and apprentices in the UK
What works: Public Engagement in Practice
(13 Feb 2018)
National Centre for Coordinating Engagement announce social media event
Chairs that Stand Empty
(13 Feb 2018)
The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
Disability Advisory and Support Service establishes assessment centre
(13 Feb 2018)
Assessment centre established to enable disabled students to access additional funding
HCRI launches online Master’s with Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(13 Feb 2018)
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) is collaborating with the School of Nursing at Hong Kong Polytechnic University to deliver a new online Master's programme in Disaster Management
Manchester University Music Society - Chamber Concert
(14 Feb 2018)
On Saturday 17 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Celebrating Social Responsibility in FSE - The Better World Showcase
(14 Feb 2018)
Find out about some of the fantastic social responsibility projects taking place in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Literature Live: Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and Ellah Wakatama Allfrey
(14 Feb 2018)
On Wednesday 21 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Register your bike for security and peace of mind
(14 Feb 2018)
Our Cycle Registration Scheme is free, quick and easy - so sign up today
Wellbeing stories and advice to support campus colleagues
(14 Feb 2018)
Visit or even contribute to our staff Wellbeing blog – or become a Wellbeing Champion
Free access to Times Higher Education
(14 Feb 2018)
Access for all University staff to online editions of the HE sector’s leading magazine
Public invited to take part in national loneliness survey
(14 Feb 2018)
A new survey led by Manchester academics about people’s experiences of loneliness launches on BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind, in collaboration with the Wellcome Collection
How can our Student Lifecycle Project improve the delivery of exams?
(14 Feb 2018)
Our exams experts collaborated in SLP Design and Discovery phase to improve process and delivery of exams
Internal Mediators wanted
(14 Feb 2018)
University recruiting volunteers who are good listeners, able to keep calm and believe most people can resolve their problems
Staff benefits update – 14 February 2018
(15 Feb 2018)
This week it’s Childcare vouchers, pamper packages, fitness, food and gifts!
Investing in Success - open new doors to your personal development
(15 Feb 2018)
Roadshows and application support this February and March
Borderland - part of LGBT History Month
(15 Feb 2018)
On Friday 23 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Give a child a cracking Easter with Wood Street Mission
(15 Feb 2018)
Easter is fast approaching and Easter eggs are already in the shops
£31 million of funding agreed for strategic University projects
(15 Feb 2018)
Endowment funds will benefit students, staff and the wider public
Lunchtime Talk: China’s One-Child Policy from wider East Asian perspective
(15 Feb 2018)
This lunchtime talk will take place on Monday, 19 February from 1pm until 2pm in the Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum
Standing up for Science
(15 Feb 2018)
Media workshop for researchers
Three Minute Thesis
(15 Feb 2018)
Could you can reduce your 80,000 word thesis to 180 seconds and win £500?
Staff v Students Charity Football Match for University Mental Health Day
(16 Feb 2018)
As part of University Mental Health Day on 1 March 2018, two charity football matches will take place that evening
Time is running out to join KiddiVouchers
(16 Feb 2018)
Sign up before April
Young carers share their experiences in campus workshops
(16 Feb 2018)
On 25 January, we hosted the first Greater Manchester Higher Young Carers Day, designed to celebrate young carers in our local area
Manchester Museum appoints first female Director
(16 Feb 2018)
Esme Ward announced as Director of Manchester Museum
Manchester University Music Society Opera Evening - 'War and Conflict'
(19 Feb 2018)
On Saturday 24 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Simon Turner (cello) Paul Janes (piano)
(19 Feb 2018)
On Thursday 22 February, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Academics and business leaders to gather in Manchester for Industry 4.0
(19 Feb 2018)
Leading academics and business leaders to gather in Manchester in response to the new industrial revolution
Upcoming industrial action by University and College Union (UCU) members
(19 Feb 2018)
UCU has announced fourteen days of industrial action for UCU members commencing this week with a series of strike days
Run the Great Manchester 10k for FREE
(19 Feb 2018)
Join the Purple Wave
Literature Live: Mariko Nagai and Richard Lloyd Parry - Japan Now
(20 Feb 2018)
On Monday 26 February, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
University launches multi-million pound Creative Manchester project
(20 Feb 2018)
Creative Manchester bolsters the University's arts and cultural strategic vision
Evidence shows pets can help people with mental health problems
(20 Feb 2018)
The first attempt to systematically review existing evidence has shown that pet ownership can help people with mental health problems
University Mental Health Day 2018
(20 Feb 2018)
Cultivate a positive mental health community
Medal of Honour for Maria Balshaw
(21 Feb 2018)
University bestows its highest Medal award on former Director of the Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester City Galleries
Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement Funding Schemes Round 2
(21 Feb 2018)
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome and the deadline for applying is 4 April
CLASS Network Conference 2018
(21 Feb 2018)
The CLASS Network Conference is back this year on Wednesday, 28 March
Could you change someone’s life this summer?
(21 Feb 2018)
Inspire the next generation of scientists – and develop your PhD students’ skills – with the Nuffield Research Placement scheme
Changes to vending machines on campus
(21 Feb 2018)
Following a review of vending on campus, Broderick’s has been awarded the contract effective from 1 March 2018
Find out how the Research Lifecycle Programme will benefit you
(21 Feb 2018)
The first edition of the Research Lifecycle Programme's newsletter has been released
Issues connecting to Eduroam network
(22 Feb 2018)
IT Services are currently working on restoring access as soon as possible
How Investing in Success could develop your career
(22 Feb 2018)
If you’ve got an idea – just go for it!
MANTIS Sonification Festival
(22 Feb 2018)
On Saturday 3 March and Sunday 4 March at the Martin Harris Centre
GP funding has unfair London bias, finds study
(22 Feb 2018)
New research led by Manchester data scientists reveals that primary care funding in England is not distributed according to local health needs
Staff v Students Charity Football Match
(22 Feb 2018)
As part of University Mental Health Day on 1 March 2018, two charity football matches will take place that evening
Give a child a cracking Easter with Wood Street Mission
(22 Feb 2018)
Easter is fast approaching and Easter eggs are already in the shops
Temporary access change to Vasaio cafe entrance, Simon Building
(23 Feb 2018)
Ongoing Brunswick Park works mean that some temporary changes are necessary to the access to the Simon Building/Vasaio café entrance from Oxford Road
Volunteers needed for parents stand at Open Day
(23 Feb 2018)
The Student Recruitment team is looking for volunteers who have experience of their children heading off to study at university
Information about the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
(23 Feb 2018)
Update from Universities UK
Applications open for Manchester Master’s Bursary
(23 Feb 2018)
Master’s Bursary for Widening Participation students will open soon for 2018 entry
Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Distractfold Ensemble
(26 Feb 2018)
On Thursday 1 March, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Information about UCU industrial action
(26 Feb 2018)
WATCH: Message for students from Nancy Rothwell
Student to cycle from Singapore to France for charity
(26 Feb 2018)
A final year student in the School of Physics and Astronomy plans to cycle 16,500km to raise money for a charity who have supported his younger sister
New poem from Lemn Sissay highlights those who make a difference
(26 Feb 2018)
Chancellor, Lemn Sissay, has written and performed a new poem to shine a light on the people at The University of Manchester and beyond who make a difference to others.
Literature Live: Joe Dunthorne and Luke Kennard
(27 Feb 2018)
On Monday 5 March, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Investing in Success
(28 Feb 2018)
Submit your application before Friday 16 March
In the running
(28 Feb 2018)
University athletes launch this year’s Purple Wave
Waste Reduction Week
(28 Feb 2018)
The University launches its first ever Waste Reduction Week
Encourage postgraduate taught students to have their say!
(28 Feb 2018)
Postgraduate Taught Survey launches on Monday 5 March
Discount for staff and students to access future industry summit
(28 Feb 2018)
Discount to internation academic conference
Interim Vice-President of the University announced
(28 Feb 2018)
Peter Clayton announced as interim Vice-President of the University
Universities UK statement
(28 Feb 2018)
Update on industrial action
Vice-Chancellors' expense claims
(28 Feb 2018)
Expense claims press article
University maintains elite place in global subject rankings
(28 Feb 2018)
University scores high in global subject rankings