News archive – January 2012

Free event on biobanking and personalised medicine
03 Jan 2012
On Wednesday 7 March 2012 (9am - 4pm) at The Nowgen Centre, 29 Grafton Street, Manchester M13 9WU.

Events in Manchester in January
03 Jan 2012
Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) * Chinese New Year Celebrations (29 January)

2012 Diversity Calendar
03 Jan 2012
Now available to download!

University graphene pioneers are knighted
03 Jan 2012
Professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov, who demonstrated the remarkable properties of wonder material graphene, have been knighted in the New Year Honours list.

Next Student Support Forum: Supporting students in private sector housing
03 Jan 2012
With Cooper Healey of Manchester Student Homes on Wednesday 11 January 2012 (12.30 – 1.30pm) in University Place Room 5.207.

Views sought: Parity of Esteem between Teaching and Research
04 Jan 2012
Members of academic staff are invited to take a few minutes to complete this survey before 10 February 2012.

News from FoodOnCampus
04 Jan 2012
Sale * Opening hours * Your Opinion Counts * Energising breakfast offers * Lunch hotpots

Smart way of saving lives in natural disasters
04 Jan 2012
Smartphones could help save hundreds of thousands of lives in the aftermath of a disaster or humanitarian crisis, research from University of Manchester academics has found.

Cycling - the realistic New Year's resolution
04 Jan 2012
Get off to a good start at January's Cycle to Work event!

Last chance to book places on the Museum’s Wildlife photography course
04 Jan 2012
Learn how to photograph natural history subjects on 21/22 January 2012 through a mixture of classroom theory and practical sessions.

2012 - The Year of Sport and Fitness!
04 Jan 2012
FITNESS Manchester * Coached Sport * Discounted gym membership * Zumbathon 2012! * Be part of the Olympic Games in Manchester

Bioinformatics Training Suite at Nowgen
04 Jan 2012
State-of-the-art accommodation for training courses and demonstrations.

Manchester Statistical Society: Monthly meetings in 2012
04 Jan 2012
Do you take an interest in current social and economic issues? Do you enjoy lively debate? Do you like to challenge the views of experts?

Peer Support Group - Maternity Leave
04 Jan 2012
Share experiences and discuss issues with colleagues.

January 2012 HEI Seminar - IT Services and the IT Strategic Plan
04 Jan 2012
On Monday 23 January 2012 (12.30 – 1.45pm).

A Guide to Copyright and Digitisation
04 Jan 2012
New publication from John Rylands University Library.

British Library social science datasets programme
05 Jan 2012
A workshop by John Kaye, Lead Curator - Datasets, on Tuesday 7 February 2012 (1.30-4.30pm) in Room O.1.6, Dover Street Building.

Advances in High Performance Scientific Computing
05 Jan 2012
Meeting on 16 January 2012 at the School of Mathematics, The University of Manchester.

Only Connect: The quiz show where general knowledge meets lateral thinking
05 Jan 2012
Applications invited from would-be contestants by 31 January 2012.

Book launch marks UN International Year of Co-operatives
06 Jan 2012
Manchester University Press event on 12 January 2012 (6-7.30pm) at On the Eighth Day, Oxford Road.

Biomedical Imaging Institute seminars during February 2012
06 Jan 2012
Learning in the fast lane: diffusion MRI of neuroplasticity in the hippocampus and related pathways (2 February) * Simultaneous EEG-fMRI - from acquisition methods to application (8 February)

On the hunt for the next Alan Turing
09 Jan 2012
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Graphene reveals its magnetic personality
09 Jan 2012
Can organic matter behave like a fridge magnet? Scientists from The University of Manchester have now shown that it can.

Easier access to student support information
09 Jan 2012
A new Guest View for the My Manchester student portal has been unveiled, giving staff quick and easy access to a range of student support information.

The Confucius Institute Spring Festival Gala 2012
09 Jan 2012
On Monday 30 January 2012 (6-8pm) at Manchester Academy 2, University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road.

The Martin Harris Centre new season on sale!
09 Jan 2012
Book now for a vibrant and exciting programme of spring/summer events.

Volunteering opportunity for anyone aged 60+
10 Jan 2012
Volunteers aged 60 and over are needed to be “Peer Mentors” to encourage and support a group of people with visual impairment to exercise and remain independent.

Wood Street Mission Lottery
10 Jan 2012
Announcing the winner for January.

Curiosities – Celebrating Trees exhibition at The Manchester Museum
10 Jan 2012
Free entry from 13 January to 5 February 2012.

Join a research expedition to the rainforests of Ecuador
10 Jan 2012
Open to University staff and students from any academic background with an interest in biodiversity and/or conservation.

Kindle - art from unwanted book pages
10 Jan 2012
Join the creator for a free walk through her installation on Saturday 14 January (12-12.45pm) at John Rylands Library Deansgate.

News from FoodOnCampus
11 Jan 2012
Sale * Changes in EATS Restaurant * Your Opinion Counts

News from SPORT Manchester
11 Jan 2012
2012... The Year of Sport and Fitness * Six-month gym membership offer extended * Zumbathon 2012 * OBE for former students * Bone Density Screening Day

Mandarin Chinese language classes: January 2012
12 Jan 2012
The Confucius Institute is pleased to announce that their 10-week evening language classes will be taking place again in January.

Re-grading Policy and Procedure
12 Jan 2012
Applies to all non-academic and non-research staff in grades 1-8.

Stargazing LIVE returns to Jodrell Bank
12 Jan 2012
The hugely-popular Stargazing LIVE returns to The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory this week.

The Waters Chair of Mass Spectrometry at the Michael Barber Centre
12 Jan 2012
The University of Manchester and Waters Corporation have announced the creation of the Waters Chair of Mass Spectrometry focusing on the many fields of research that utilise mass spectrometry technology.

Staff benefits update
13 Jan 2012
Perkz * 50% discount at The Living Room * The Printworks loyalty card * Orange discounts * LifeLEISURE fitness discounts

Researchers discover particle which could ‘cool the planet’
13 Jan 2012
Scientists have shown that a new molecule in the earth’s atmosphere has the potential to play a significant role in off-setting global warming by cooling the planet.

Image-based Modelling Club: Inaugural meeting
13 Jan 2012
On 25 January 2012 (2-4pm) in Room 0.1.6, Dover Street Building.

Wine Club tasting: France vs Australia
13 Jan 2012
Presented by Dick Parish on Wednesday 18 January 2012 (5.45pm) in Second Floor Common Room, Stopford Building, Oxford Road campus.

Hoping for a happy (secure) 2013 for University cyclists
14 Jan 2012
Cycle crime figures down * Subsidised lock scheme price reduction * Lock swap scheme * Cycle registration dates announced.

Researchers back Gove school reforms
16 Jan 2012
A landmark study of English secondary schools has backed Government education reforms – but with strong caveats.

Semester 2 Blackboard courses
16 Jan 2012
Activate and populate your courses by 23 January 2012.

Investing in Success - Developing Staff Potential
17 Jan 2012
Apply by 20 January for funding to support a project or activity that will aid your personal growth and development.

BioBanking Solutions website launched
17 Jan 2012
New Gateway to BioBanking gives access to services and samples for health research.

Don’t miss the first free lunchtime concert of 2012 with Quatuor Danel
17 Jan 2012
On Thursday 19 January 2012 (1.10pm) in The Cosmo Rodeward Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

The British Science Association Award Lectures 2012
17 Jan 2012
Nominations sought for Award Lectures to be given during the British Science Festival in Aberdeen (4-9 September 2012).

University Health & Safety Policy – is it fit for purpose?
17 Jan 2012
Send your comments to Dr Melanie Taylor, Director for Health & Safety, by 29 February 2012.

British Association for American Studies 57th Annual Conference
17 Jan 2012
On 12-15 April 2012 at The University of Manchester.

Events at The Manchester Museum
17 Jan 2012
Tales of the Ancient Nubians talk (Thursday 19 January) * British Museum Future Curators open evening (Tuesday 24 January) * After hours (Thursday 26 January).

News from FoodOnCampus
17 Jan 2012
Sale * Changes in Eats Restaurant

New way to pay for business hospitality on campus
17 Jan 2012
FoodOnCampus launches the Budget Account Card.

German for ... 90 minutes
18 Jan 2012
A new German conversation course with bite on Wednesdays in Semester 2!

Lost Shostakovich sonata has UK premiere
18 Jan 2012
A little known Shostakovich violin sonata fragment is to be heard for the first time in the UK at a special University of Manchester performance today (19 January).

Manchester is number one for graduate recruitment
18 Jan 2012
Manchester is the top university in the UK among graduate recruiters.

Special offer meeting rates at Chancellors Hotel
18 Jan 2012
Day delegate package for £30.00 at the University's very own AA 3 star hotel and conference centre.

IT Security : Registering for third party computer services
18 Jan 2012
Protect your University online ID - choose a different password.

Enriching the Student Experience – funding for small projects
18 Jan 2012
Applications invited by 3 February 2012 for funding for projects that enhance the student experience and environment.

Pastoral Advisor - vacancy
18 Jan 2012
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff or postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for a Residential Pastoral Advisor post in Richmond Park Halls of Residence on the Fallowfield Campus.

Enchanting Tales at The John Rylands Library
18 Jan 2012
Stuck for free things to do on Saturday 28 January?

Welcome the Year of the Dragon!
18 Jan 2012
Beijing Performing Arts Group ring in Chinese New Year on Monday 30 January (6pm) at Academy 2, Student's Union.

Staff benefits update
18 Jan 2012
Perkz * December competition winner * Touch VIP competition * Nicky Oliver Hairdressing - 50% off * The Smiths and New Order live tribute night

News from SPORT Manchester
18 Jan 2012
2012 - The year of Sport and Fitness! * Swimming lessons * Extended offer on gym membership * Changes to Sugden class timetable * Zumbathon 2012 * Bone density screening day

Would you like to help improve online working at the University?
19 Jan 2012
Here's your chance to provide feedback, test ideas and review early versions of new systems.

Advertise for free on The Marketplace
19 Jan 2012
New payment arrangements for the University's online advertising service.

Statement regarding rejection of the MCRC planning application
19 Jan 2012
Plans to build a state-of-the-art cancer research building by the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) have been turned down by Manchester City Council’s planning committee.

The 8th Annual IET/BCS Manchester Turing Lecture
20 Jan 2012
On Tuesday 28 February 2012 at University Place Theatre B - registration from 5pm, lecture at 5.30pm.

Professor is made Fellow of the Computer History Museum
20 Jan 2012
A University academic has been given a Fellow Award from the Computer History Museum for his outstanding work in computer processing.

Mostly free public engagement events in Manchester: January and February
20 Jan 2012
It's winter and a little gloomy, but these public engagement activities will help to cheer you up.

Mark Gwynne Jones: Beat The Rush Hour event - 2-for-1 offer!
23 Jan 2012
On Friday 27 January 2012 (5.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Star Organic Chemist Appointed
23 Jan 2012
The University of Manchester is pleased to announce that Professor David Leigh FRS, one of the world's foremost organic chemists, will be joining the School of Chemistry later in the year.

9/11 spurred thankful end to radical theatre
23 Jan 2012
A study of British contemporary theatre has found that the radicalism of the 1980s and 90s has been largely replaced by small c conservatism.

Training courses in computational research
24 Jan 2012
Introductory and intermediate level courses for staff and PGRs: February-March 2012

10th Anniversary of Manchester Gold Mentoring Programme (Staff)
24 Jan 2012
Apply to be a mentor or mentee by 2 March 2012.

News from FoodOnCampus
24 Jan 2012
Sale now on * Calling all vegetarians and vegans * Fat-free Frozen Yogurt Bar * New way to pay for business hospitality on campus

Blackboard spaces to support teaching for Semester 2
24 Jan 2012
Help with activating your course and making it ready for teaching.

Events at The Manchester Museum:
24 Jan 2012
After Hours (26 January) * Bug Art Big Saturday (28 January) * Urban Naturalist (28 January) * Café Historique (28 January)

Adult events at Whitworth Art Gallery in January and February
24 Jan 2012
Bringing art, people and ideas together, the Adult Programme promotes new ways to use our exhibitions, collections and spaces.

Major new grant funding for cultural institutions
24 Jan 2012
The partnership of Manchester City Galleries, Whitworth Art Gallery and The Manchester Museum today received confirmation of three year’s major grant funding from Arts Council England (ACE).

Cycle in for February's free breakfast
25 Jan 2012
Join the monthly Cycle to Work on Wednesday 1 February (8.20am – 9am) finishing at Eats Refectory, University Place.

News from SPORT Manchester
25 Jan 2012
2012... The Year of Sport and Fitness! * Zumbathon * Swimming lessons for all * HURRY! Gym offer ends on Tuesday!

2011/12 pay offer
25 Jan 2012
The 2011/12 pay offer of £150 uplift to each pay point across the single spine is being implemented.

Staff benefits update
26 Jan 2012
Perkz * Perkz members win prizes * Campus offers * 10% off Cafe Rylands * Travel * Health and beauty * Offer reminders

University leads the way on high performance computing
26 Jan 2012
The University of Manchester is heading up a large interdisciplinary network focusing on numerical algorithms and high performance computing.

Reporting stolen data storage devices
26 Jan 2012
... and procedures for laptop encryption.

Bioinformatics courses from Nowgen
26 Jan 2012
Bioinformatics for genetics scientists (22-24 May) * Bioinformatics for Clinical Geneticists (16-17 October)

Supermaterial goes superpermeable
27 Jan 2012
Wonder material graphene has revealed another of its extraordinary properties - University of Manchester researchers have found that it is superpermeable with respect to water.

Retirement guidance and FAQs
27 Jan 2012
Advice on your retirement/employment options after the age of 55.

Get Walking Keep Walking – Campus walking events
27 Jan 2012
New series of free lunchtime walks begins on Tuesday 31 January.

Bioscience investment for Manchester
27 Jan 2012
The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts has announced £67 million of new investment in postgraduate training and development in the biosciences - including £6.3 million for The University of Manchester.

£390,000 boost for Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Museum
27 Jan 2012
Grants totalling £4 million to help improve 36 museums and galleries across the country have been announced by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey. The grants, jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Wolfson Foundation, include substantial awards to The Manchester Museum and The Whitworth Art Gallery.

Disabled Staff Network Group meeting with guest speaker Kate Green MP
30 Jan 2012
On 10 February (1-2pm) in Room 6.207, University Place.

Manchester University Music Society: Chamber Music Festival 2012
30 Jan 2012
3-4 February 2012 at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Chancellors Hotel Valentine's Gourmet Dinner
31 Jan 2012
Treat your loved one to an evening of candlelight, champagne and French cuisine on Friday 10 February.

Next generation sequencing courses from Nowgen
31 Jan 2012
Fundamentals of next generation sequencing (19 June) * Next generation sequencing bioinformatics (20 June)

'Forecasting and presenting the weather' – Laura Tobin, Met Office/BBC
31 Jan 2012
Lecture on Tuesday 7 February (6-7pm) in Lecture Room C9, Renold Building (North Campus).

Free lunchtime concert by Robin Ireland (viola) and Tim Horton (piano)
31 Jan 2012
Thursday 2 February 2012 (1.10pm) in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Lunchtime tours at The Manchester Museum
31 Jan 2012
Wednesday 8 February: Tour of the stores for University staff and Tour of Grave Secrets: Tales of the Ancient Nubians.