News archive – April 2018
Manchester and the Antarctic
(03 Apr 2018)
Dr Max Jones gives a public talk on ‘Manchester and the Antarctic’
BAME Staff Network Group – election time!
(03 Apr 2018)
Seeking two new co-chairs
Restricted Intelligence: seen it yet?
(04 Apr 2018)
Watch the latest episode of our comedy mini-series series about the importance of cyber security
Proud to be PSS
(04 Apr 2018)
Greg Holmes, Communications Officer tells us about his day to day work and what he enjoys most about working at the University
Reminder of lost property process
(04 Apr 2018)
The Student Services Centre is now working in conjunction with House Services and Security managing and maintaining lost property
GDPR: How it affects direct marketing
(04 Apr 2018)
Guidance for those sending out newsletters or information to mailing lists
Save a life, give blood: extra donor session this Sunday
(04 Apr 2018)
NHS Blood and Transplant needs to urgently replenish blood stocks
Student Lifecycle Project key proposed improvements
(04 Apr 2018)
The key improvements proposed for the Student Lifecycle Project’s Initial Release in September 2019 have now been announced
Finance Office closures on Wednesday, 11 April
(05 Apr 2018)
Due to a finance conference on 11 April, most finance offices in the John Owens building will be closed in the morning up to 2.30pm
May's update on the Research Lifecycle Programme
(05 Apr 2018)
The Research Lifecycle is a five-year programme of investments to support The University of Manchester in meeting its goal of being one of the top 25 research universities in the world
Updated guidance for staff responding to a student death
(05 Apr 2018)
Some updates to the existing policy are now available
Tuesday lunchtime market moves to Thursday - for one week only
(05 Apr 2018)
The popular lunchtime market will be on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street on Thursday, 12 April instead of Tuesday, 10 April
Action on Race Equality in Higher Education event
(05 Apr 2018)
This event brings together a programme of activity that aims to illuminate the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students in higher education
Thinking of joining the AUA? Next branch event coming up
(05 Apr 2018)
The Association of University Administrators is a large network of higher education professionals who can help support your career development
Planned IT maintenance on network storage this coming weekend
(09 Apr 2018)
Personal file storage (P: drives), some shared network drives and the Electronic Software Delivery Service will be unavailable for approximately 30 minutes at some point between 8am and 12 noon on Saturday 14 April
University to celebrate National Staff Network Group Day in 2018
(09 Apr 2018)
Did you know that the University has 20 different staff network groups? Any member of staff can join and participate in any of the network groups and can attend up to three meetings per year from their standard working hours
HCRI academic Dr Eleanor Davey wins International Ethics Section book prize
(09 Apr 2018)
Dr Eleanor Davey, Director of Postgraduate Research at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), has won the International Ethics Section book prize for 2017, for her book: ‘Idealism beyond Borders: The French Revolutionary Left and the Rise of Humanitarianism, 1954–1988’
Want to get fitter but struggle with time? Join the UmRun!
(09 Apr 2018)
Come join us at the UMRun Annual Event on Thursday, 26 April from 8am – 9:30am at Eats Restaurant, University Place
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(09 Apr 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
(09 Apr 2018)
Thank You from Wood Street Mission
(09 Apr 2018)
Helping Local Children and Families Since 2018
UMRun Annual Event - Come run with us
(09 Apr 2018)
Take part in UMRun's annual event on Thursday, 26 April
ScienceX
(10 Apr 2018)
ScienceX returns to intu Trafford Centre on 14-15 April for the third year running!
New film project to help deaf children in South Africa
(10 Apr 2018)
A new project launched in South Africa by the University and the University of the Witwatersrand hopes to raise awareness of the vulnerability of deaf children in the country
Manchester Graduate Talent celebrates its 10th anniversary
(10 Apr 2018)
As well as celebrating a landmark achievement, Manchester Graduate Internship Recruitment is now open for 2018
Making a Difference Awards - cast your vote
(10 Apr 2018)
Vote for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Sustainability Award
Staff v Students Charity Football Match for University Mental Health Day
(10 Apr 2018)
As part of University Mental Health Day two charity football matches will take place on the evening of 30 April
New world-class cancer centre to open in Manchester
(11 Apr 2018)
Manchester continues to lead the way in cancer research
Boost for the commercialisation of social sciences research
(11 Apr 2018)
The University is a partner on a £5 million ‘ASPECT’ initiative
Are you a fan of cinema and theatre? Join our staff group
(11 Apr 2018)
The group are also looking for reviewers and recommendations
New mental health support for postgrad students to be developed
(11 Apr 2018)
The University has been awarded £150,000 to develop new ways of supporting the wellbeing and mental health of postgraduate research students
GDPR: Your emails - Take action now
(11 Apr 2018)
Data protection is everyone’s responsibility
Staff benefits update – 11 April 2018
(11 Apr 2018)
This week includes a prize draw to win 2 x pairs of tickets to be won for The Cherry Orchard at The Royal Exchange and an offer for the Bluedot Festival in July!
Last chance to book Be Active summer term courses
(12 Apr 2018)
There's still some places available on courses starting week commencing 16 April
Robina Shah to be installed as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
(12 Apr 2018)
The ceremony will take place in the historic Whitworth Hall on Thursday, 12 April
A spring clean SWISH reminder
(12 Apr 2018)
On Wednesday, 18 April the Rutherford Green Impact team will be running their next SWISH event from 12:30pm until 1:30pm
University Language Centre achieves prestigious British Council ranking
(12 Apr 2018)
The University of Manchester is now the top ranked University Language Centre for English language courses in the United Kingdom, according to EL Gazette’s current Centres of Excellence rankings
Manchester University Music Society - Cosmo Singers and Ad Solem
(13 Apr 2018)
On Friday 20 April, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Confucius Insitute Talk: Everyday Matters - Urbanisation and Sanitation in China
(13 Apr 2018)
A talk about the different ways in which everyday hygiene practices in urban China influence how long-term residents, newcomers from the rural countryside and other groups in the city live together
Mathematics Professor awarded Royal Society Research Professorship
(13 Apr 2018)
Professor Nick Higham from the School of Mathematics has been awarded a Royal Society Research Professorship alongside five other world class scientists
Lunchtime market back on Tuesday - plus this week's trader spotlight
(13 Apr 2018)
The popular market will be back on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 17 April
Give It Don’t Bin It campaign is an award winner
(13 Apr 2018)
Give It Don’t Bin It campaign, initiated and led by teams from Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester, has won the Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) Reaching Higher award
The Search for New Treatments for Psychosis
(13 Apr 2018)
A DNEP Translational Workshop with distinguished visiting lecturer, Alan Cross, on 25 April 2018
Bee in the City consultation workshop
(13 Apr 2018)
Get involved with ideas and suggestions on creating the University Bee
Update about the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
(13 Apr 2018)
Message from Nancy Rothwell
Action on Race Equality in Higher Education event
(16 Apr 2018)
This event brings together a programme of activity that aims to illuminate the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students in higher education
UMRun Annual Event - Come run with us
(16 Apr 2018)
Take part in UMRun's annual event on Thursday, 26 April
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(16 Apr 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
New Director of Campus Life is announced
(16 Apr 2018)
Therese Reinheimer-Jones has been appointed as Director of Campus Life
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - House of Light
(16 Apr 2018)
On Thursday 19 April, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Manchester University Music Society - Brass Band
(16 Apr 2018)
On Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Support for Shared Parental, Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave returners
(16 Apr 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
Taking action on Staff Survey
(16 Apr 2018)
Senior leaders feed back on action taken so far
Don’t be shy about bowel cancer
(16 Apr 2018)
UK’s second most common cancer is also one of most treatable if found early – advice from our University Wellbeing programme
General Assembly Elections
(16 Apr 2018)
How to vote in the elections to the body representing University staff, students and stakeholders
Reduced Tuesday market due to high winds forecast
(17 Apr 2018)
Any traders operating from gazebo stalls won't be at the market for health and safety reasons
FREE Manchester University Music Society lunchtime concert - World Music
(17 Apr 2018)
On Friday 20 April, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Would you like to be part of the University’s 2018 Community Festival?
(17 Apr 2018)
Last year’s festival was a huge success – join in the fun at this year’s on Saturday, 16 June 2018
A Rubbish Night at the Museum
(17 Apr 2018)
Talking trash
BAME Staff Network Group elections - one week to go
(17 Apr 2018)
Seeking two new co-chairs
GDPR: Your five minute guide
(18 Apr 2018)
Are you ready?
Vote to get Katie’s dementia mission on the road!
(18 Apr 2018)
Manchester Informatics colleague wants your vote for Together Dementia Support in the People’s Projects competition
ECRs Funded Opportunities: REAlab professional training and consultancy projects
(18 Apr 2018)
Applications are open to participate in the third edition of the REAlab programme which offers professional training and £1000 awards to ECRs (Early Career Researchers) to develop ideas into projects
Staff benefits update – 18 April 2018
(18 Apr 2018)
You can access a VIP shopping evening at the Body Shop and it’s the UMRun annual event!
The Spirit of Manchester Flower Festival
(18 Apr 2018)
Celebrating the spirit of Manchester
Spotlight on Professional Support Services
(18 Apr 2018)
Joanna Owen, Media Production Technician tells us about what she likes about her job and why no day is ever the same
Did you report that suspicious email?
(18 Apr 2018)
Watch the latest episode of Restricted Intelligence and see why it’s important to report suspicious incidents – even the obvious ones
Change-makers of the future
(19 Apr 2018)
Manchester has a proud record of widening participation – our students are playing a big role in reaching out to the next generation
Staff urged to keep hotel bookings on campus
(19 Apr 2018)
Staff are being encouraged to ‘keep it on campus’ by making full use of the University’s hotel facilities
Over 2000 people join the Purple Wave
(19 Apr 2018)
Sign up to the Purple Wave
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(20 Apr 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Staff wellbeing and the menopause
(23 Apr 2018)
Guidance for managers and the chance to join a support group
Making a Difference (a poem to be read aloud)
(23 Apr 2018)
Watch our Chancellor’s powerful performance of his poem celebrating our social responsibility
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(23 Apr 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
Our University is top for UK business research income
(23 Apr 2018)
Newly released official statistics show we’ve attracted the most research income from UK industry of any institution in the country
Dr Andrew Hosty to step down
(23 Apr 2018)
Dr Andrew Hosty has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Sir Henry Royce Institute in order to pursue his other commercial interests
PSS Leaders Conference
(23 Apr 2018)
Inspiring leadership and engaging our staff to make change happen
Manchester University Big Band
(23 Apr 2018)
On Friday 27 April, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
UMRun Annual Event - Come run with us.
(23 Apr 2018)
Take part in UMRun's annual event on Thursday, 26 April
University of Manchester Jobs on Twitter
(23 Apr 2018)
Follow us on twitter @UoM_Jobs
Certain truth or silly nonsense - why do preceptions differ?
(23 Apr 2018)
A discussion of the different ways in which people think about truth
Dr Meini Su receives prestigious award
(23 Apr 2018)
Meini Su, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, has been awarded the AJF Gold Medal Prize in the 46th international exhibition of inventions Geneva
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Lovenotes
(24 Apr 2018)
On Thursday 26 April, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Relative Values Seminar
(24 Apr 2018)
Exploring the value of the arts in social and economic terms
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
(24 Apr 2018)
On Sunday 29 April, 7.30pm, at The Whitworth Hall
Planning for a teaching-focused career workshop
(24 Apr 2018)
Are you an academic who wishes to pursue a career focused on teaching?
Wellbeing at the double
(24 Apr 2018)
Meet Biranche and Lucy: two reasons why you should join the Purple Wave
Could you donate interview clothing to help unemployed female job applicants?
(24 Apr 2018)
The charity Smart Works offers a highly successful, two hour core dressing and interview preparation service for unemployed women who have an upcoming interview
GDPR: One month to go
(25 Apr 2018)
Are you ready?
Reminder: Research Lifecycle Programme open house event on Thursday 3 May
(25 Apr 2018)
The Research Lifecycle is a five-year programme of investments to support The University of Manchester in meeting its goal of being one of the top 25 research universities in the world
Students' Union Awards 2018
(25 Apr 2018)
University staff invited to celebrate the great work of our colleagues and students
Manchester success at Guardian University Awards
(25 Apr 2018)
Our 10,000 Actions initiative and a Policy@Manchester project are both runners up in prestigious national awards
Abandoned bike sweeps on campus
(25 Apr 2018)
Got a bike on campus? Not used it for a while? Better check it's not been tagged
Making a Difference Awards live streaming
(25 Apr 2018)
Watch the Making a Difference Awards live online
Staff benefits update – 25 April 2018
(25 Apr 2018)
Win a pair of cinema tickets this week!
Industrial action update – 25 April
(25 Apr 2018)
The recent industrial action at many UK universities has impacted on a number of students, although this has varied considerably across this University
Closing date approaching for the National Student Survey
(25 Apr 2018)
The National Student Survey will close at midnight on Monday, 30 April
Temporary relocation for our Greenhouse Cafe
(25 Apr 2018)
The popular Greenhouse Cafe at the George Kenyon Building will be relocating from Monday, 14 May until Friday, 8 June
Maintenance work on Pure System
(25 Apr 2018)
Planned Pure system downtime this Friday, 27 April
Senate endorses FSE restructure from nine Schools to two
(26 Apr 2018)
On Wednesday 25 April Senate endorsed the Faculty Leadership Team’s recommendation regarding a change to the School structure in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Vote for the Social Justice Photography Competition
(26 Apr 2018)
Amazing images created as part of our Ethical Grand Challenges programme to help produce socially responsible graduates
Funding opportunity for research and networking activities related to China
(26 Apr 2018)
Applications are invited for Research, Impact & Collaboration Enrichment (RICE) contributions of up to £2,000 for research projects with focus on China
Calling all Mathematicians
(26 Apr 2018)
Information needed for Maths and Numeracy Attainment Gap Project
Buying smarter, buying simpler
(26 Apr 2018)
Changes to procurement at The University of Manchester
Pint of Science coming back
(26 Apr 2018)
Some of the most brilliant scientists are back in the pub to discuss their latest research – and more
Professor Stephen Yeates appointed Associate Vice-President for Research
(27 Apr 2018)
Professor Stephen Yeates FRSC is a professor of Polymer Chemistry and the current Vice-Dean for Research in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Policy@Manchester team win at Educate North Awards
(27 Apr 2018)
Policy@Manchester - our dedicated policy engagement unit - has been recognised as External Relations Team of the Year in the Educate North Awards
Car Park Permits Office closure
(27 Apr 2018)
The Car Parks Permit Office in the Beyer Building will be closed on Friday, 11 May 2018 for staff training
Lunchtime Tuesday street market - plus this week's trader spotlight
(27 Apr 2018)
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is on campus at Humanities Bridgeford Street
Pathways: Careers for PhDs and Research Staff
(27 Apr 2018)
Attend Pathways and plan your future
Find out how ready you are for future digital challenges
(30 Apr 2018)
How digital are you?
Pay deductions for strike days 2018
(30 Apr 2018)
Industrial Action by University and College Union (UCU) Members
Professional qualification in Higher Education
(30 Apr 2018)
Apply for the PG CERT in Higher Education for 2018/19
Time for a stroll
(30 Apr 2018)
Celebrate National Walking Month this May
Want to know how to engage with Select Committees and MPs?
(30 Apr 2018)
Free training in conjunction with the Royal Society
Residential Life (ResLife) Officer Vacancy - George Kenyon Hall
(30 Apr 2018)
Applications now open
Volunteers needed for Sustainability Challenge 2018
(30 Apr 2018)
Would you like to help deliver the Sustainability Challenge 2018 to our 1st year undergraduate students?