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?