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News archive – March 2018

Ballroom for Beginners: Free Taster Session
01 Mar 2018
On Wednesday 7 March, 1.05pm, at the Martin Harris Centre

Give a child a cracking Easter with Wood Street Mission
01 Mar 2018
Easter is fast approaching and Easter eggs are in the shops

Staff benefits update – 28 February 2018
01 Mar 2018
Ahead of free Wills month there is a reminder of the free service you can access and some entertainment updates!

Elections to the General Assembly of the University
01 Mar 2018
The General Assembly is a 200-strong body that represents staff, students and other principal stakeholders in the University

Understand your role in higher education – and develop your career
01 Mar 2018
Apply for the PG CERT in Higher Education for 2018/19

Turnitin unavailable Saturday 17 March 2018 for scheduled maintenance
01 Mar 2018
Turnitin services will be unavailable on Saturday 17 March for scheduled maintenance between 16:00-22:00 (GMT)

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Richard Whalley (piano)
02 Mar 2018
On Friday 9 March, 7.30pm, at the Manchester Grammar School

Achieve your fitness goals with affordable group personal training
02 Mar 2018
Kick 2018 into gear and join Uni Fit's 6 week Fat Loss Fix Challenge for only £97!

University athletes launch this year’s Purple Wave
02 Mar 2018
The University has launched this year’s Purple Wave with a bid to register as many runners as possible for the Simply Health Great Manchester Run on 20 May

Husband and wife team pair up for Purple Wave success
02 Mar 2018
On Sunday, 20 May, the Great Manchester Run is taking place, and once again the University plans to have its own start time and 3,000 staff, student and alumni runners

A message from the President about the industrial dispute and USS
02 Mar 2018
An update from the President on the current industrial action and the University's position

Director of Communications and Marketing announced
05 Mar 2018
Sally Sykes announced as new Director of Communications and Marketing

An introduction to Communications planning
05 Mar 2018
Internal Communications toolkit now available

Wood Street Mission lottery winner
05 Mar 2018
Announcing the winner of the February 2018 draw

Financial Times’ Top MBAs for Women ranking sees School in global top 40
06 Mar 2018
Alliance Business School ranks 36th in the world for women

Free eye examination at the University’s teaching clinic
06 Mar 2018
Book your free eye test today

Time is running out to join KiddiVouchers
06 Mar 2018
Register before Friday 16 March

Contracts of employment
06 Mar 2018
The broad spectrum of roles within a University and the way in which those roles are funded necessitate a combination of permanent, fixed term and flexible employment contracts

Equal Pay Audit and Gender Pay Gap reports
06 Mar 2018
University publishes Equal Pay Audit and mandatory Gender Pay Gap report

Unwanted emails about journals and conferences
06 Mar 2018
Have you received unwanted emails from 'predatory' journals and conferences?

Mother’s Day lunch at Chancellors Hotel
06 Mar 2018
Enjoy a two course carvery lunch this Sunday

The University's Spring Magazine is now available
06 Mar 2018
Pick up a copy of The University of Manchester Magazine

Investing in Success – what will you unlock?
06 Mar 2018
Applications close on Friday 16 March

CLASS Network Conference 2018
07 Mar 2018
Wednesday 28 March

Give a child a cracking Easter with Wood Street Mission
07 Mar 2018
Last chance to donate an Easter egg through the Wood Street Mission appeal

GDPR: Protecting your personal data
07 Mar 2018

Mandatory training for all members of staff

Food Waste Reduction
07 Mar 2018
Could you reduce your food waste?

Research Lifecycle Programme - progress so far
07 Mar 2018
Read the latest Research Lifecycle Programme newsletter and attend the next open house event

Save a life, give blood: extra donor session this Saturday
07 Mar 2018
Due to the recent bad weather, NHS Blood and Transplant needs to urgently replenish blood stocks

Staff benefits update – 7 March 2018
07 Mar 2018
We have some great new offers added to UniDiscounts, savings on flowers for Mother’s Day and the UniMarket is back!

Oxford Road bus gate reminder
08 Mar 2018
Manchester City Council has issued a reminder encouraging staff not to drive down Oxford Road to avoid receiving an automatic fixed £60 penalty charge notice

International Women's Day at the University of Manchester
08 Mar 2018
The University celebrates International Women's Day

Sir Andrew Dilnot leads disucssion on numbers and public policy
08 Mar 2018
The Manchester Statistical Society presents a discussion led by Sir Andrew Dilnot

Paper waste reduction
08 Mar 2018
Could you reduce your paper waste?

Plastic waste reduction
09 Mar 2018
Waste reduction week

NIHR announces latest Senior Investigator appointments
09 Mar 2018
Six members of the Faculty have been appointed as National Institute of Health Research’s (NIHR) Senior Investigators in the Institute’s annual competition.

University mathematicians take their research to Parliament
09 Mar 2018
Two research colleagues from the School of Mathematics will present their research at parliament in March

Surprise! Graduate finally receives her certificate at 101st birthday party
09 Mar 2018
A centenarian who completed her university degree in 1938 has finally received her certificate, after her daughter surprised her with it at her 101st birthday party

Lunchtime treats at Tuesday street market
09 Mar 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market returns to its campus location at Humanities Bridgeford Street

Livestream event: Challenging Ableism in Academia
09 Mar 2018
The Disabled Staff Network (DSN) in partnership with the School of Social Sciences warmly invite all staff to a livestream event: Ableism in Academia on Friday, 23 March

Put a date in your diary for the next Rutherford ‘SWISH’
09 Mar 2018
On Wednesday, 18 April we’ll be running our next SWISH event from 12:30pm until 1:30pm

Obituary: Professor Sir John Sulston
09 Mar 2018
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Sir John Sulston, founding director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute and chairman of the University's Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation

We Get It! says the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
11 Mar 2018
The School has committed to the University's zero tolerance campaign against all forms of unacceptable behaviour in the workplace

Senate elections result
12 Mar 2018
The results of the Senate elections have been announced and academics will take seats from 1 September 2018

Investing in Success – just go for it, it could really make a difference!
12 Mar 2018
Applications close on Friday 16 March

Achieving Your Potential
12 Mar 2018
A personal and professional development programme for University Staff with disabilities

Global Festival
12 Mar 2018
Global Festival on Thursday 15 March

Humanities Green Impact teams’ bake sale raises awareness of Fairtrade
13 Mar 2018
Bake sale success

New Chemical Inventory System
13 Mar 2018
Launch of a web-based chemical inventory system that can help all staff and students in their day-to-day work

Your chance to win a FREE week's group personal training!
13 Mar 2018
Sign up to Uni Fit Group Personal Training and the first five people will win a free week

Study finds that UK rivers are heavily contaminated with microplastics
13 Mar 2018
Manchester researchers are calling for tighter regulations on waste flowing into urban waterways, after a study found that microplastics from urban river channels are a major contributor to ocean pollution

Presidential Fellows
13 Mar 2018
Apply before Tuesday 3 April

Workshops on using online survey tools
13 Mar 2018
The University is looking to standardise the survey tools used by staff, researchers and students for their everyday work, research or study

‘Mo’ people to sign up to the Purple Wave
13 Mar 2018
Athletics legend Mo Farah urges University staff to sign up for the Great Manchester Run

GDPR: Clearing out old emails and files
14 Mar 2018
Keeping on top of the files and information you hold

Entries for HEA's Collaborative Awards for Teaching Excellence open
14 Mar 2018
Opportunity for team recognition

Planned downtime on shared network storage
14 Mar 2018
During March and April 2018, we need to replace the equipment which runs many of our shared network storage areas

Spotlight on Professional Support Services
14 Mar 2018
Yvonne Hung, Business Engagement Officer, tells us about her day to day work and what she enjoys most about working at the University

A message from the President about USS
14 Mar 2018
Update on the USS pension scheme and industrial action

Online event: Women in Leadership
14 Mar 2018
Hear from inspirational female Manchester graduates who have built successful careers in traditionally male-dominated sectors

Childcare Voucher Scheme gets six month reprieve
14 Mar 2018
Following a Parliamentary debate and vote on 13 March to keep childcare vouchers open to new entrants beyond April 2018, the Government has announced a six-month extension to the Childcare Voucher scheme

Staff benefits update – 14 March 2018
14 Mar 2018
A fantastic new discount, plus a chance to win a family ticket, with Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, and special offers for home services, fitness, outdoors, on-campus massages - and a reminder about our weekly street market!

The President meets the next generation of scientists
15 Mar 2018
Nancy visits the British Science Week fair

British Science Week celebration
15 Mar 2018
To celebrate British Science Week the University has opened its doors for primary and second schools to come and experience our research

Do you use online survey tools?
15 Mar 2018
The University is looking to standardise the survey tools used by staff, researchers and students for their everyday work, research or study

Get active for summer, plus half price course if you sign up for the GMR10k!
15 Mar 2018
We have yet another busy schedule of activities for the summer term starting week commencing 16 April

Teaching Excellence Awards 2018 – open for submissions
15 Mar 2018
Do you have a track record of excellent achievement in teaching, learning and student experience activity? Could you be one of the 2018 Teaching Excellence Award winners?

Physics Professor elected as co-spokesperson of the DUNE collaboration
16 Mar 2018
The DUNE collaboration has recently elected Stefan Söldner-Rembold as their new co-spokesperson

Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
16 Mar 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street

Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
16 Mar 2018
Staff Learning & Development and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are offering parents returning from shared parental leave, maternity, paternity and adoption leave the opportunity to get together at a peer support group

Launch of Research Internships for Undergraduate Students
16 Mar 2018
Following on from the success of the Student Experience Internship (SEI) programme, the Careers Service is launching a new internship strand; Research Internships

Update on USS
16 Mar 2018
The employer consultation process in relation to proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was due to commence on 19 March 2018, for a period of 64 days

Research IT – Our Researchers' Chance to Influence Investment
19 Mar 2018
You may be aware that the University is currently undertaking a root-and-branch review of its IT support for research – the Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP)

Pay deductions for strike days 2018
19 Mar 2018
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members

CLASS Network Conference 2018
19 Mar 2018
Wednesday 28 March

Livestream event: Challenging Ableism in Academia
19 Mar 2018
The Disabled Staff Network (DSN) in partnership with the School of Social Sciences warmly invite all staff to a livestream event: Ableism in Academia on Friday, 23 March

An urgent update from the USS trustee
19 Mar 2018
USS pension update

The Big Society has positive impact on local communities
19 Mar 2018
Research finds that Cameron's National Citizenship Service aids integration

The University is recruiting more voluntary Harassment Support Advisors
20 Mar 2018
Additional support for those who may need further information and advice on bullying and harassment

Brisbane Street to close until April 2019
20 Mar 2018
Due to the Contact Theatre refurbishment project, Brisbane Street will close soon

Your chance to win a FREE week's group personal training!
20 Mar 2018
Sign up to Uni Fit Group Personal Training and the first five people will win a free week

Easter Sunday offers at Chancellors Hotel
20 Mar 2018
Enjoy a 2-course lunch or afternoon tea

Biotech entrepreneur Sir Chris Evans visits UMI3
20 Mar 2018
Sir Chris Evans and Ed Rayner from ARIX Bioscience met some of our academics during their visit

Help promote the Social Justice Challenge
21 Mar 2018
Help our students achieve the prestigious Manchester Leadership Award through this Stellify challenge

Restricted Intelligence is back
21 Mar 2018
Watch the season 3 premiere of our comedy mini-series about the importance of cyber security in the workplace

GDPR: Reporting data breaches
21 Mar 2018
Everyone has a responsibility to report data protection incidents

University Lecturer is appointed Greater Manchester’s next High Sheriff
21 Mar 2018
Queen appoints Dr Robina Shah as High Sheriff for Greater Manchester

Highest data security certification awarded to the Health eResearch Centre
21 Mar 2018
Health eResearch Centre receives data security accreditation

Take part in a Sport Relief HIIT workout
21 Mar 2018
Rise to the challenge on Friday, 23 March at the Sugden Sports Centre

Woolton Hall Tea Party
22 Mar 2018
Welcoming the local community into our halls of residence

Confucius Institute Talk: Changing Food Practices in Urban China
22 Mar 2018
Profesor Alison Brown discusses the global and environmental impact of meat provision in China

RMT strike action affecting Northern Rail services
22 Mar 2018
Northern announces timetables during RMT strike action on Monday, 26 March and Thursday, 29 March

Mancunian Way weekend closure
22 Mar 2018
For those travelling through Manchester this weekend, Mancunian Way will be closing for a maintenance and inspection review, and then filming for a television series

Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
23 Mar 2018
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street

Students help to win legal case for redundant workers
23 Mar 2018
A group of dismissed employees are celebrating after ten law students from Manchester helped to win an employment case on their behalf

10,000 Actions and Policy@Manchester shortlisted for Guardian University Awards
23 Mar 2018
It's a double success as 10,000 Actions and Policy@Manchester are both shortlisted in different categories of the Guardian University Awards 2018

Book your place on the PGR Administrator Network event
23 Mar 2018
It will be held on Thursday, 26 April from 9:30am until 12:30pm

New barriers installed at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks
23 Mar 2018
The new barriers will be in place from Monday, 26 March

Update on USS from Universities UK (UUK)
23 Mar 2018
Latest information following Extraordinary Board meeting at UUK on Friday, 23 March

Research Lifecycle Programme 'open house' event this Wednesday
26 Mar 2018
All researchers and academics are invited to our event on Wednesday 28 March

Presidential Fellows
26 Mar 2018
Applications close on Tuesday, 3 April

A message from the President about the industrial dispute and USS pension
26 Mar 2018
Monday 26 March update from the President on USS Pension

Success for the Great Science Share for Schools
27 Mar 2018
The Great Science Share for Schools successfully named Charity of the Year 2018

University is Champion of Champions for green travel
27 Mar 2018
The University leads the way with sustainable travel

Encourage our students to stand for volunteering and fundraising elections
27 Mar 2018
Our Students' Union has opened standing for student-led volunteering and fundraising groups' committees

Celebrate suffrage – with government funding
27 Mar 2018
Round two of Women's Vote Centenary Grant Scheme now open

Supporting our students to secure graduate jobs at The Grad Fair
27 Mar 2018
Encourage our students to go along to The Grad Fair on Wednesday, 9 May to meet over 100 exhibitors offering graduate opportunities

BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account guidance session
27 Mar 2018
Find out more about funding schemes and developing your proposals

Campus tree planting project gets underway
27 Mar 2018
The University has embarked on a new tree planting programme for the campus

Investing in Success
28 Mar 2018
Applications under review

Funding available to support neighbourhood initiatives
28 Mar 2018
Supporting local communities through the University Construction Community Fund

Manchester Museum says goodbye to Lime tree
28 Mar 2018
Manchester Museum is preparing to build a new extension in the courtyard, to provide improved visitor facilities, a new temporary exhibition space, a South Asia Gallery, and a new entrance closer to Oxford Road

GDPR: Have you completed your Data Protection Training?
28 Mar 2018
Mandatory requirement for all staff

Easter Switch Off
29 Mar 2018
Think green and give your equipment a break too!

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council call for proposals
29 Mar 2018
Industry collaboration funding - submission deadline 6th June 2018

Access routes to Brunswick Park
29 Mar 2018
Changes to Brunswick Park layout

PSS Sporting Challenge
29 Mar 2018
Top three teams announced

UK-China Academy set to boost Manchester infrastructure investment
29 Mar 2018
Alliance Manchester Business School plays key role in boosting regional investment