News archive – May 2011

Is God an Environmentalist?
03 May 2011
CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group meeting on Wednesday 11 May (6pm) at Café Muse, The Manchester Museum

Great new fitness courses and SPORT offers!
03 May 2011
Zumba courses * Hatha yoga * Alexander Technique * 7 a side World Cup * New fitness class at Sackville Street * Zumbathon 3

Quatuor Danel evening concert
03 May 2011
On Friday 6 May (7.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Voluntary Severance Scheme (May 2011)
03 May 2011
Details of the scheme and application form are online

Wood Street Mission Lottery
03 May 2011
Announcing the winner for May

Consultation - University College Proposal
03 May 2011
Comments invited by 31 May 2011

FREE Cycle Package – 50 places up for grabs
03 May 2011
Do you drive to the University but have considered cycling?? Then this offer is for you!

UniLife/Staff Update: May 2011
03 May 2011
Read the latest issues online

Come and support Manchester in the Two Cities Boat Race
04 May 2011
On Saturday 7 May (from 1.30pm) at Salford Quays

Bicycle marking event
04 May 2011
On Tuesday 10 May (11am-1pm) outside University Place

Science Question Time arrives at Manchester Business School
04 May 2011
Come and discuss "Science and Innovation" on 12 May from 6.30pm

Tabley Friends go Baroque
04 May 2011
A very special evening of baroque music in the beautiful Gallery of Tabley House on Thursday 26 May (7.30pm)

Blackboard 9 training for May
04 May 2011
Kick Start: Building Your Courses and Kick Start: Assessing Your Learners on 18 and 19 May

Research methods and social responsibility
04 May 2011
On Wednesday 8 June (10.30am-4pm) in Lecture Theatre, The Manchester Dental Education Centre (MANDEC), Bridgeford Street

Living Worlds Big Saturday and Conservation and Sustainability talk
04 May 2011
On Saturday 7 May at The Manchester Museum

FoodOnCampus News
04 May 2011
Focus group with free lunch * Breakfast for only £1.99 * Annual survey results * Price increases * Graduation packages

‘Ten year, one billion Euro plan’ for graphene
04 May 2011
Graphene, the world’s thinnest and most versatile material discovered by University of Manchester professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov, has been selected as one of six possible projects for a 10-year, one billion Euro research initiative.

Fancy a new wardrobe for free?
04 May 2011
Update your wardrobe and beat the credit crunch by bringing a minimum of three items of clean clothing to the SUST Swapshop at Eighth Day Café, Oxford Road on Monday 9 May

Staff discounts - new additions
04 May 2011
Orange mobile phones and Costco

Introduction to HESA session
05 May 2011
On Tuesday 24 May, two colleagues from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) are visiting the University to give a presentation on “HESA and its Records”

Tutor vacancies at Dalton Ellis Hall, Owens Park Hall and Whitworth Park
05 May 2011
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff and postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for Residential Pastoral Advisor posts by 16 May

Re-grading policy and procedure launch (for support staff)
06 May 2011
Closing date for submission of cases is Friday 17 June

Look out for your P60!
09 May 2011
Your End of Year Certificate will be arriving in the next few days

University to host powerful international event
09 May 2011
The University of Manchester will host an international energy conference for businesses and scientists looking to develop sustainable power systems for the future.

Manchester Women's Conference
09 May 2011
On 23 and 24 June 2011 at Hulme Hall

Peer Support Group for Women Returning from Maternity Leave
09 May 2011
Next sessions 16 May and 27 June 2011

Mindfulness Practice Day on 11 June at Dover Street Building
09 May 2011
There are some places left on the next mindfulness practice day, which is organised by Manchester Mindfulness Meditation supported by The University of Manchester Counselling Service.

Autobiography, Historiography & Fanny Kelly’s Dramatic Recollections
10 May 2011
Free performance lecture by Dr Gilli Bush-Bailey on Thursday 12 May (5.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff discounts: Two-for-one tickets at Friends of Mine Festival
10 May 2011
Two-for-one offer at opening night of Spirit of the Dance * Latest additions to the Staff discounts website

University footballer gets England call-up
10 May 2011
The Captain of The University of Manchester Football Club has been called up to play for England.

UMSA trip to York on Saturday 21 May
10 May 2011
Places available on this great day out when you can explore this small vibrant city with its tea shops and history

This weekend at The Manchester Museum
10 May 2011
Wedding Fayre (15 May) * Museums at Night (14 May) * Conservation and Sustainability talk (14 May)

Talk to mark International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO)
10 May 2011
Dr Andrew Kesson (University of Kent) speaks on 17 May (1pm) in University Place 4.206

methods@manchester symposium: Voters in Social and Political Context
10 May 2011
On Thursday 26 May 2011 (9am-5.30pm) in Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Arthur Lewis Building, with keynote talk by Professor Hermann Schmitt

Materials Chemistry scheme goes nationwide
11 May 2011
A unique collaborative scheme involving University of Manchester academics is taking its Research and Development Incentive Scheme nationwide – offering companies the equivalent of up to £10,000 towards materials chemistry collaborative research projects.

Research Profiling Exercise 2010/11 - Final Report
11 May 2011
Now available to staff online

China Close-up: Documentary screening followed by discussion
11 May 2011
On Tuesday 17 May (5.30pm) at the Cornerhouse Annexe

Bioinformatics for cytogeneticists and molecular geneticists
11 May 2011
On 20-22 September at The Nowgen Centre

HEI Seminar on 23 May 2011
12 May 2011
"Universities, past, present and future, a personal perspective" - Albert McMenemy (Registrar and Secretary)

Come and join the party at Zumbathon 3 on Saturday 14 May
12 May 2011
Be part of the third Zumbathon at the Armitage Sports Centre this Saturday from 11am to 1pm, and help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

FoodOnCampus News
12 May 2011
Quench your thirst with home-made lemonade * Fantastic value breakfast offer

New Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
12 May 2011
Professor Clive Agnew will take up the position on 1 June

Update on USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme)
12 May 2011
Changes to USS were agreed at a meeting of the JNC on 10 May 2011

Global Health, Global Goods, and International Community
16 May 2011
Public Lecture and Two-Day Conference, 1-3 June 2011, hosted by the Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation, The University of Manchester

Staff offers: 10% discount on tickets for In the Night Garden Live!
16 May 2011
Special offer at Beluga Restaurant on 20/21 May * Summer house party at Great John Street Hotel on 2 July * Reduce the amount of junk mail coming through your letterbox

Celebrate your Diversity!
17 May 2011
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is held annually on 21 May to help people learn about the importance of cultural diversity and harmony

Protection against one of Africa’s oldest animal plagues
17 May 2011
An international research team, including University of Manchester scientists, using a new combination of approaches has found two genes that may prove of vital importance to the lives and livelihoods of millions of farmers in a tsetse fly-plagued swathe of Africa.

Do you have a PhD? Want to get on in academia - or get out?
17 May 2011
Pathways 2011 - the careers event for you

Graduation at Christie's
17 May 2011
The perfect place to celebrate your Graduation event!

Plenty more fish in the sea?
17 May 2011
Free Conservation and Sustainability talk this Saturday at The Manchester Museum

RNCM fills Manchester’s Victoria Baths with music this summer
17 May 2011
'Noise of Many Waters' from Thursday 30 June to Saturday 2 July (7pm) at Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road

FoodOnCampus News
18 May 2011
National Vegetarian Week 2011* Mumford Restaurant advanced bookings * 2011/12 diaries

Student Support Forum: International Orientation
18 May 2011
In University Place, 3.210, on Wednesday 25 May (12.30 - 1.30pm)

NC3Rs' Roadshow on 6 July 2011
18 May 2011
Are you a researcher who may have relevance to the biosciences?

Guest lecture by Professor Sube Banerjee of the Institute of Psychiatry
18 May 2011
On Monday 13 June (12.30-2pm) in Room G306b, Jean McFarlane Building

SPORT News
18 May 2011
StaffNet Growlers win Campus League Division 2 * Sports volunteers needed over summer * Katy tries a trio - update

University Chemical Biology Network comes together
19 May 2011
The University of Manchester will today launch a huge network of chemistry and biology academics, working closely with industry to advance the field of chemical biology which underpins the development of many pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical products.

Implant jab could solve the misery of back pain
19 May 2011
University of Manchester scientists have developed a biomaterial implant which could finally bring treatment, in the form of a jab, for chronic back pain.

Road closures between city centre and MCFC stadium on Monday 23 May
19 May 2011
Details of roads and bus services affected by the Manchester City FA Cup Victory Parade

Last chance to nominate a song!
19 May 2011
email your choice for the International Alternative Song Contest by Friday 20 May

The Eyjafjallajokull eruption one year on: What did we learn?
19 May 2011
Lecture on Tuesday 31 May (6-7pm) in Lecture Theatre JD T0.03, John Dalton Building, MMU

National Vegetarian Week at FoodOnCampus
23 May 2011
EATS counter goes 'Totally Vegetarian' on Thursday 26 May * New grilled halloumi cheese hot-topped salad at Potter's

SPORT Manchester News
23 May 2011
New players wanted for staff cricket team * Summer fitness suite membership offers * Run free with Parkrun

Matt signs for Latics
24 May 2011
The captain of the University football team, Matt Smith, has signed professional terms with Oldham Athletic.

Congregations for Conferment of Degrees: 11-22 July 2011
24 May 2011
All members of The General Assembly, The Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Wardens of Halls of Residence and members of the teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession

Residential Pastoral Advisors
24 May 2011
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff or postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for Residential Pastoral Advisor posts which are available in various residences throughout the University residential campus areas for the 2011-2012 academic session

FoodOnCampus News
24 May 2011
Cafe at the Rylands caters to the stars * Mumford Restaurant advanced bookings * 2011/12 diaries now available from Gift Shop

Upgrades to two important software applications
24 May 2011
New versions of SPSS 19 for Windows and SPSS Modeler (aka Clementine) now available from the Electronic Software Delivery website

Performance, Music and Cultural History
25 May 2011
'Hanns Eisler in conversation with Hans Bunge' on Wednesday 25 May (5pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Staff discounts update
25 May 2011
New offers - read about the great additions to the Staff Discounts page in the past week

President’s Questionnaire 2010: Sharing the findings
26 May 2011
Key findings of the alumni questionnaire will be presented on 27 May (2.30-4pm) in The Manchester Museum's Kanaris Lecture Theatre

Kostya Novoselov is made a Fellow of the Royal Society
26 May 2011
Professor Konstantin ‘Kostya’ Novoselov, who along with his friend and colleague Professor Andre Geim discovered wonder material graphene, has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

Fencing off nature? Free Conservation and Sustainability talk this Saturday
26 May 2011
At The Manchester Museum - plus half-term events next week

MyView rolls into action
26 May 2011
A new initiative has been launched to help you keep your personal details up to date in the University’s Human Resources system.

Vote for Manchester Science Festival to win £5,000!
26 May 2011
Manchester Science Festival is taking part in a competition run by the Co-op to win £5,000 to engage with the public.

Diversity Walking Tour of Manchester
26 May 2011
Book now for the last few places on Friday 27 May

Cycling rides and breakfast on 1 June
27 May 2011
Plus annual cycling celebration event on 21 June

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme
27 May 2011
Find out how MGIP can help your HR needs

Join a Research Expedition to the rainforests of Ecuador
31 May 2011
Take a trip to some of the most biodiverse parts of the planet: a tropical cloud forest, a transition rainforest at the base of the Andes, and a tropical rainforest in the Amazonian basin.

Volunteering in Borneo with Raleigh International
31 May 2011
Andrew Wilson from the MBS eLearning team will be taking a three month unpaid sabbatical in September to go and work with Raleigh International in Borneo.

Tutorial Announcement: Introduction to Writing Ontologies in OWL
31 May 2011
BioHealth Informatics group at The University of Manchester are pleased to invite you to participate in their internationally renowned OWL Ontology tutorials to be hosted at the University on 11 and 12 July 2011.