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)
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