News archive – May 2013

Manchester’s Museums and Galleries: legacy information evening
01 May 2013
On Thursday, 2 May (5-7pm) at The Manchester Museum - booking essential.

Staff benefits update
01 May 2013
This week brings discounts on spectacles and contact lenses, holiday camps for kids, holidays and a two-course meal at Pertutti Italian restaurant, plus the chance to win a prize.

Walk and tour of Victoria Baths
02 May 2013
The campus walking group have organised a walk (subject to numbers) on Friday, 17 May from the Dover Street Building for a group tour of Victoria Baths.

Paul wins first iPad in CROS prize draw
02 May 2013
Congratulations to Dr Paul Hoffman from the School of Psychological Sciences, who has won the first iPad Mini in the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2013 prize draw.

Professor of welding technology joins Dalton Nuclear Institute
02 May 2013
The University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute has appointed Mike Smith as its new research professor in the field of nuclear manufacture technology.

Help to stop the spread of the Zeus virus
02 May 2013
Don't open suspect emails.

Public engagement activity survey
02 May 2013
If you have undertaken any outreach/public engagement activity with schools over the past two years, please complete this very short online survey.

New member voted on to General Assembly
02 May 2013
Jacqui Grant in post from September to August 2016

Your solution for promotional merchandise
03 May 2013
All University staff can now access a convenient central online system to source, find and enquire about promotional merchandise.

Calling the graphene entrepreneurs of the future
03 May 2013
Time is running out for budding graphene entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas for the chance to win a £50,000 award.

Student Support Forum: Helping our students find jobs
03 May 2013
The next Student Support Forum on 5 June will feature the University Careers Service and the session will be presented by Alison Metcalfe and Andrew Whitmore.

Chinese Calligraphy classes and lunch break Tai-Chi
03 May 2013
Sign up today for the Confucius Institute's latest Chinese Cultural Course Programme.

Learning disabled colleagues take part in international research seminar
03 May 2013
The University's Learning Disability Studies Partnership Steering Group (PSG), which includes learning disabled adults, has co-hosted and co-chaired the second international event of an ESRC Seminar Series.

Graduation packages with Taste Manchester
06 May 2013
Bookings are now being taken for graduation hospitality.

Car park users - have your vehicle cleaned by UniValet for only £5
07 May 2013
Have you tried the UniValet service yet? This unique social enterprise partnership between the University and Petrus helps unemployed local people to acquire skills, work experience and vocational qualifications to assist them in finding long-term employment.

UMI3 Social Enterprise Competition: one-to-one advice sessions
07 May 2013
The UMI3 Social Enterprise Competition is open until 24 May and we are actively seeking entrepreneurial solutions to social and environmental problems.

Museum Meets: A sustainable future for Manchester - Housing
07 May 2013
The latest in a series of free discussion events for adults will take place on Tuesday, 14 May (6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Manchester Minute Microlectures (M-cubed) online - and live
07 May 2013
Watch researchers explain an aspect of their work in one minute on video - and come along to the next live event on 16 May (7pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Has your child recently flown the nest to university?
07 May 2013
The Undergraduate Student Recruitment Team is looking for a small number of staff to support an enhanced engagement with parents as part of our next Open Day on Friday, 21 and Saturday, 22 June.

Unit Surveys - encourage students to 'Tell Us'
07 May 2013
All taught students are being asked for their feedback on the quality of their teaching in the Semester 2 Unit Surveys, which are open until 17 May.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans (LGBT) Staff Network Group Meeting
07 May 2013
On Tuesday, 4 June (12.30pm -1.30pm) in BS2, Dover Street Building.

FoodOnCampus opens new cafe in Zochonis Building
07 May 2013
Zochonis Building has undergone extensive refurbishments and a new café, Food For Thought, is now open on the ground floor.

Opportunity to feedback on new design for Blackboard
07 May 2013
As part of the re-design process, the University will be surveying staff from 1 to 10 May.

New Co-Director for Dalton Nuclear Institute
07 May 2013
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Melissa Denecke as Co-Director of the world-leading Dalton Nuclear Institute.

UniLife and Staff Update out now
07 May 2013
Read the May issues of the University newsletters online.

The President talks on The Life Scientific
07 May 2013
On Tuesday, 7 May, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell is in conversation with Professor Jim Al-Khalili on his Radio 4 programme.

Lost & Found: Museums at Night
07 May 2013
A mystery tour, a people’s museum: an exhibition in a night on 16 and 17 May at Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery.

Wood Street Mission Lottery draw - announcing May's winner
07 May 2013
You could become a winner too by joining the lottery for as little as £1 a month.

Triple celebration for Faculty’s three new Fellows
07 May 2013
Three University scientists have been elected Fellows of The Royal Society.

Manchester University Press launches double bill of books on Hispanic cinema
07 May 2013
Invitation to book launch at The Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Road, on 17 May (6-8.30pm).

Activate your German language skills this summer
07 May 2013
Summer course for people who wish to improve their basic knowledge of German.

Health Research – Improving Lives
07 May 2013
Join Salford Royal's celebration of International Clinical Trials Day on Tuesday, 21 May (1-7pm).

Do you have a PhD and a career journey to share?
07 May 2013
Come along to Pathways on Friday, 7 June, in Renold Building (Sackville Campus).

Celebrate National Vegetarian Week with FoodOnCampus!
08 May 2013
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, FoodOnCampus are serving a range of delicious three-course vegetarian menus at Mumford Restaurant, Staff House, Sackville Street from Monday, 20 to Friday, 24 May (11.45am – 2pm).

Manchester lifts the Christie Championships shield once again
08 May 2013
Students from Manchester racked up a total of 187.5 points to secure first place in a landslide victory over Leeds and Liverpool in the second oldest inter-university competition.

Museum opens 'Nature's Library'
08 May 2013
Manchester Museum’s new gallery is a ‘library’ of the natural world – boasting four million preserved specimens instead of books. So who better to open it than presenter of the popular TV series ‘Wonders of Life’, our own Professor Brian Cox?

Intrepid trio tell of exotic adventures
08 May 2013
Three zoology students have been revealing what life is like on placement in two of the world’s most exotic locations, as part of their studies at the Faculty of Life Sciences.

IT Know How: Clear IT out and recycle
08 May 2013
IT Services operates a central reuse and recycling facility for redundant IT equipment. Now is a great time to ‘spring clean’ and get rid of any old equipment or peripherals you may have lying around.

New Director of IT
08 May 2013
The University has appointed Gerry Pennell OBE as its new Director of IT.

University joins forces with Premier League giants
08 May 2013
The University has teamed up with Manchester City Football Club to launch a new Learning Through Football programme.

Extras wanted for new feature film with star leads
08 May 2013
Paramount Media Productions is looking for people (18-99 years) to appear in scenes to be shot in central Manchester on Sunday, 12 May.

Policy Engagement Workshop: Parliament (an internal workshop for academic staff)
08 May 2013
On Thursday, 6 June 2013 (12.30pm – 2.30pm) at Manchester Museum, with lunch provided.

Museums at Night: Lost & Found on 16-18 May
08 May 2013
With Richard Wentworth leading proceedings (thanks to everyone who voted), the city’s museums and galleries are staging a series of evening events that celebrate the depth and diversity, the weirdness and the wonderfulness of the things that people are compelled to collect.

Staff benefits update
08 May 2013
It’s that time of week again, with offers from Perkz, Chorlton Wedding Photography, Activate Sport, Foodies Festival and more.

Staff offer and prize draw winner for Bolesworth Classic Show
09 May 2013
Here's a great deal for a perfect family day out during the Whit school holiday from City Scene, one of our regular discount providers.

Kepa wins second iPad in CROS prize draw
09 May 2013
Congratulations to Kepa Burusco-Goni from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, who has won the second iPad Mini in the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2013 prize draw.

For USS members: Prudential seminars on saving more for retirement
09 May 2013
Book now for remaining places on seminars on 15 and 22 May.

Route guides required for Annual Cycling Event
09 May 2013
UMBUG is looking for volunteers to help guide cyclists on Thursday, 20 June.

Global Graduates Programme offers students expenses-paid visits abroad
09 May 2013
Please encourage undergraduate students (excluding final year) to apply by Friday, 17 May.

University's klezmer band will perform at Manchester Jewish Museum
09 May 2013
On Thursday, 30 May (7.30pm) at 190 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LW.

Prestigious appointments for two Manchester Professors
09 May 2013
The contribution of two University of Manchester professors to the advancement of medical science has been recognised with their election to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Fellowships for five Manchester Professors
09 May 2013
The contributions of five of our professors have been recognised with their election to prestigious Fellowships – of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Communications training for staff
10 May 2013
The new Communication Matters programme has just been launched

Volunteer of the Year awards honour staff, students and alumni
10 May 2013
President thanks those who help our public-funded University “give something back”.

New Professors for School of Law
12 May 2013
The School of Law has appointed two professors of international law.

Students' Union honours University staff at Manchester Teaching Awards
12 May 2013
Almost 700 outstanding teaching and support staff nominated by 1300 students across the campus

Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) system offline on 12-13 June
12 May 2013
The ESD system will be offline from 8am on Wednesday 12 June to 5pm on Thursday 13 June, for upgrade and essential maintenance.

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey closes this week
13 May 2013
Please encourage eligible students to complete the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) before it closes on 16 May.

No uploads to the Video Library Service: 13-15 May
13 May 2013
In order for essential upgrade work to take place, you will not be able to upload to the service from 8am on 13 May to 10am on 15 May.

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO)
13 May 2013
The University of Manchester will be proudly flying the Rainbow flag to mark IDAHO on Friday, 17 May.

Tabley House celebrates improved access to paintings
13 May 2013
Over 80 people gathered at The Tabley House Collection, Knutsford, last week to celebrate the completion of a 10 year project to improve access to paintings across Cheshire and the country.

Debate on bioenergy asks: should the UK government increase its support?
13 May 2013
On Monday, 20 May 2013 (4pm to 6pm) in University Place Lecture Theatre A (3.102).

Bravo Beyer! Celebrating our historic benefactor’s 200th birthday
13 May 2013
On 14 May 2013, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of The University of Manchester’s greatest ever personal benefactor.

Engagement@Manchester looks at policy and public engagement
14 May 2013
On 15 May (1-2pm) in Dover Street Building 0.1.6.

University honours five innovative and enthusiastic teachers
14 May 2013
Five University staff across the four faculties have been presented with the Teaching Excellence Award, which recognise their achievement in teaching, learning and the student experience.

MICRA celebrates 1,000 members with two new Co-Directors
14 May 2013
The Manchester Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Research on Ageing (MICRA) has celebrated its’ 1,000th member with the announcement of two new MICRA Co-Directors.

Brand new outdoor tennis courts at the Armitage Sports Centre
14 May 2013
Discounted rates for students and staff of The University of Manchester.

Museum Meets: A sustainable future for Manchester - Biodiversity
15 May 2013
The latest in a series of free discussion events for adults will take place on Tuesday, 21 May (6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.

New Chair to honour Mathematics pioneer Sir Horace Lamb
15 May 2013
First holder Professor Oliver Jensen to give public lecture.

University College for Interdisciplinary Learning: a lecture by Tom Bloxham
15 May 2013
Come and hear Tom Bloxham, MBE, Chancellor of The University of Manchester, speak about his remarkable journey from Manchester student to founder of an award-winning regeneration company.

Part of G drive offline on Wednesday 22 May
15 May 2013
Under repair between 4.30pm and 8.30pm

Manchester Minute Microlectures: free event highlighting biomedical research
15 May 2013
On 16 May 2013 (7pm) at Manchester Museum.

Showcasing world-leading medical research in Manchester
15 May 2013
Fee public event on International Clinical Trials Day, Monday 20 May 2013 (2pm – 4pm), at the Nowgen Centre, 29 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU.

Facilitator wanted for North West People in Research Forum
15 May 2013
This is an exciting opportunity to facilitate an initiative that supports patient and public involvement (PPI) and public engagement (PE) in health and social care research across the North West.

Student entrepreneurs set for success
15 May 2013
The winners of the Venture Further 2013 business start-up competition were announced at an awards dinner at the University’s Whitworth Art Gallery, after 12 teams of student finalists from across the campus battled it out for the top prizes across three categories.

Want to be part of a celebrated Science-Music festival?
15 May 2013
Call for more engagement teams at Jodrell Bank Live

Manchester Life Sciences PhD Conference 2013
15 May 2013
On Friday, 10 May, Life Sciences PhD students had an opportunity to present their work in an informal environment and develop essential skills for careers in academia.

Manchester drama graduates premiere their new film
15 May 2013
Book now for free event on Sunday, 26 May (11.30am) at The Cornerhouse.

Summer fitness with Active Manchester
15 May 2013
Eight-week fitness courses are now available to book online.

New chill-out/relaxation room opens in Dover Street Building
15 May 2013
Take a 10 minute power nap to beat the afternoon 'dip'.

Roof repair works in Rear Quad, John Owens Building
15 May 2013
Access to the John Owens Building and the Student Services Centre will be restricted from 16 to 18 May while repairs are carried out.

Research staff: help us to improve your experience at the University
16 May 2013
Spend just 20 minutes completing the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS), the national survey for research staff, which is open until Friday, 31 May.

Investigate next generation sequencing technologies at Nowgen
16 May 2013
Discount for bookings of two or more

Town Hall tribute to University Challenge champs
16 May 2013
Our University Challenge team has been honoured with a reception at Manchester Town Hall.

In Place of Growth: look at other ways of measuring social and economic progress
16 May 2013
Workshop on Thursday, 13 June (12 noon to 2pm) in Room AG9, Ellen Wilkinson Building.

Open science and ethics debate
16 May 2013
Two University of Manchester professors will host a public meeting where they will ponder the question: Will science save the world?

Staff benefits update
17 May 2013
After all the rain, this week's new discounts and a great prize draw from Cottages4u may help to cheer you up.

Life Sciences Community Open Day is back
17 May 2013
On Saturday, 6 July from 11am, the Michael Smith Building will be open once more for a Community Open Day, with brand new tours, activities and talks.

P60s for tax year 2012-13
17 May 2013
HR Services has completed the year-end process for the tax year 2012–13 and your P60 is available to view and print from My View.

Urban Naturalist: Spring wild food forage
17 May 2013
Event for adults on Saturday, 25 May (2-4pm) at Manchester Museum.

May half term: Nature’s Library
18 May 2013
Free drop-iin event for all ages on Monday 27-Friday 31 May, 11am-4pm at Manchester Museum.

RNCM in the City
19 May 2013
Event for all ages on Monday, 27 May (12pm) at Royal Northern College of Music.

Museum Meets: A sustainable future for Manchester - Food
20 May 2013
The last in a series of free discussion events for adults will take place on Tuesday, 28 May (6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Students to perform ‘carnival of sights and sounds’
20 May 2013
Now in its 35th year, Estival is Manchester’s biggest student arts festival, a showcase for the city’s most talented young musicians.

Look out for the Staff Survey results
20 May 2013
Over the past few weeks Capita has been busy analysing the results and benchmarking our performance against a group of 12 other higher education institutions.

Manchester Museum Book Club talks about Tulip Fever
20 May 2013
Free drop-in event for adults on Tuesday, 28 May (5.30-6.30pm) at the Manchester Museum.

Social Enterprise Competition open until 24 May
21 May 2013
Following the success of the Social Enterprise ‘Lite’ Competition, in which six Try It Awards worth £500 each were awarded, UMI3 now welcomes entries to the main Social Enterprise Competition.

Manchester Art Walk visits MMU, Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery
21 May 2013
On Thursday, 30 May (5.30-7.30pm) starting outside the entrance to the MMU All Saints Building,

Gearing up for the Great Manchester Run
21 May 2013
Colleagues from the Communications and Marketing Division and Manchester University Press are getting ready to run 10K on 26 May to raise money for three great causes.

Leveson could sort out English football, says Andy Burnham MP
21 May 2013
Shadow Health Secretary, Andy Burnham MP, believes the proposed Leveson model for press regulation should be used to regulate English football.

Urban Forum - Manchester: Towards a Just City?
21 May 2013
On Tuesday, 18 June 2013 (6-7.30pm) at the Anthony Burgess Foundation, Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, M1 5BY (followed by drinks/food reception).

The Network Choir
21 May 2013
Free drop-in events on Friday, 7 June at Whitworth Art Gallery (10.45am), Manchester Museum Living Worlds gallery (11.45am) and Manchester Museum Reception/Courtyard (1.45pm).

Research staff: help us to improve your experience at the University
22 May 2013
Spend just 20 minutes completing the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS), the national survey for research staff, which is open until Friday, 31 May - you could win an iPad Mini.

President wins ‘Inspiring Women’ award
22 May 2013
Professor Nancy Rothwell wins the ‘Business’ category in recognition of her achievements.

Warriors of the Plains: 200 years of Native North American honour and ritual
22 May 2013
New exhibition at Manchester Museum from 25 May to 3 November 2013.

More success for Manchester social entrepreneur
22 May 2013
Inspirational Manchester student Christina Taylor has won the top prize in the Barclays School for Start-ups competition.

Big Saturday: Warriors of the Plains
22 May 2013
Free drop-in event for all ages onSaturday 25 May (11am-4pm).

Have your say on better bus plans
23 May 2013
A major public consultation has begun on plans to improve travel along Oxford Road and in Manchester city centre.

IT Know How Tip: Does something smell phishy?
23 May 2013
Don’t get caught out.

Careers event for all PhD students and research staff
23 May 2013
On Friday, 7 June in Renold Building (Sackville Campus).

Teaching Assistant is nominated for Adult Learners’ Week Award
23 May 2013
Pat Watkinson from the School of Psychological Sciences is a great example of an adult learner at Manchester who has really made the most of all the opportunities available to her at the University.

Staff benefits update
23 May 2013
It’s a flowery week for discounts this week with a nice bunch of offers for you!

Victoria Baths tour makes a big splash
23 May 2013
Members of the campus walking group enjoyed a tour of "Manchester's Water Palace" on Friday, 17 May.

Find out about Egencia - the University's preferred travel supplier
23 May 2013
Members of staff who book business travel or who travel on business are invited to overview sessions on Egencia, the University's preferred supplier for advance travel bookings.

Good work!
23 May 2013
Your chance to mentor the next generation.

University on the road to the future
23 May 2013
Senior managers test drive electric car that costs 2p per mile to run.

Hotel accommodation for family and friends throughout Graduation
23 May 2013
Chancellors Hotel is the perfect place for family and friends to stay and celebrate your graduation.

Graphene - made in Manchester
24 May 2013
A spin-out company producing high-quality graphene and other 2-D materials will bring applications using the wonder material closer to reality.

Call up for first Manchester International Medical Student Cancer Conference
24 May 2013
Abstracts invited and early bird discounts available

University honours the late Kathleen Tattersall
24 May 2013
Kathleen Tattersall, who passed away in January, has been honoured with the University’s highest medal, the Medal of Honour. Kathleen’s partner, Dr Geraldine Boocock, received the award on her behalf.

Praise bee
24 May 2013
Academic dedicates paper to hospital staff

Storm study reveals sting in the tail
24 May 2013
Meteorologists have gained a better understanding of how storms like the one that battered Britain in 1987 develop, making them easier to predict.

New Professors for School of Law
24 May 2013
The School of Law has appointed two professors of international law.

Manchester Business School volunteers create spring garden
24 May 2013
Members of Manchester Business School’s Marketing, Communications and Recruitment Team dusted off their wellies to support Business in the Community recently.

Supporting student experience through policy development and implementation
28 May 2013
Join us for a briefing on the ‘Framework for the Development, Approval and Implementation of Polices and Procedures’ on Thursday, 30 May

Special gym membership offers for staff this summer
29 May 2013
Discounted rates for staff at the Armitage and Sugden Sports Centres.

Eight-week fitness courses are now available to book online
29 May 2013
Stay fit and active on campus this summer with Be Active courses.

Research staff: help us to improve your experience at the University
29 May 2013
Spend just 20 minutes completing the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS), the national survey for research staff, which is open until Friday, 31 May - you could win an iPad Mini.

Annual 'Students as Partners' Celebration Evening
29 May 2013
The 15th Annual Students as Partners (SaP) Celebration Evening, took place at The Palace Hotel on 2nd May with over 400 students and staff attending the event.

Investing in Success: turning a camera on campus sustainability
29 May 2013
A six-month placement with the Environmental Sustainability (ES) team has resulted in a series of 20 films on ‘green’ themes which are helping to communicate this important enabling strategy for the University’s Goal 3 to staff and students.

Free breakfast for cyclists
29 May 2013
Take part in our Cycle to Work event on Wednesday 5 June

Electronic Software Distribution system and financial year end
29 May 2013
Important information if you need to order Adobe or Microsoft Select software

Cabinet Secretary to speak at our University
29 May 2013
Academic staff and postgraduates welcome to attend to hear Sir Jeremy Heywood

Charity cheques for cancer cause
29 May 2013
The ‘More Tomorrows’ campaign receives a boost from our Staff Survey

Manchester Museum events
29 May 2013
Find out more about sessions this week and next at the Museum

Poetry competition for scientists and engineers
30 May 2013
Now in its second year, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Poetry Competition sets out to show that the creativity and innovation necessary in science and engineering can produce poetry too!

Student Support Forum: Help our students find jobs
30 May 2013
The next Student Support Forum will feature the University Careers Service and will take place on Wednesday, 5 June (1pm and 2pm) in Room 5.210, University Place.

Great Manchester 10k update
30 May 2013
Colleagues from across the University took part in last weekend’s race – raising funds for a variety of good causes.

IT Services for Research newsletter
31 May 2013
Latest newsletter now online.

Food for Thought : Psychological Sciences new student hub
31 May 2013
Rachel Calam, Professor of Child and Family Psychology and Head of the School of Psychological Sciences, is delighted with the recently opened student hub located on the ground floor of the Zochonis Building.