News archive – June 2011

Green Gown Awards 2011: Awarding Sustainability Excellence
01 Jun 2011
Submit your ideas for applications to the University's Environmental Sustainability Team by 13 June

Fancy a new wardrobe for free?
01 Jun 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 on Oxford Road, Manchester on Monday 6 June.

ESTIVAL: 6-9 June 2011 at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
01 Jun 2011
The University of Manchester’s answer to the BBC PROMS is brought to you by the Manchester University Music Society.

Disabled Staff Network: Talk and Q&A session with the President
01 Jun 2011
On Tuesday 14 June (1-2pm) in Room 6.207, University Place

Summer BBQ and paella evenings at Chancellors
01 Jun 2011
Chancellors at Christie's Bistro: the perfect place to celebrate your Graduation event

FoodOnCampus: Summer closures
01 Jun 2011
Byte Cafe (Kilburn Building) and Cooper's (Mansfield Cooper Building) will be closed for the summer vacation

SPORT Manchester News
01 Jun 2011
Free Parkrun with cake and coffee * Summer fitness suite membership offers at Armitage Centre

Improving Wi-Fi access across campus
01 Jun 2011
IT Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new ‘eduroam’ service which simplifies access from smart-phones and tablet devices (e.g. iPads) and enables seamless Wi-Fi access across the HE sector.

Don't miss the final Centre for New Writing literature event of the season
02 Jun 2011
Martin Amis Public Event on Monday 4 July 2011 (6.30pm) in The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Brian Cox brings the Wonders of the Universe to life for children
02 Jun 2011
Hundreds of schoolchildren will be held spellbound by star scientist Professor Brian Cox at a fascinating interactive lecture tomorrow.

HEI Seminar on 23 June 2011
02 Jun 2011
'League Tables - an overview' with Helen Barton and Paul Govey

MANTIS comes of age: Join us for the 15th Edition of the MANTIS Festival
03 Jun 2011
On 10-12 June 2011 at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Multiscale Research Meeting
03 Jun 2011
On Wednesday 15 June 2011 (2-3.30pm) in University Place, Room 5.206

Disability Support Office temporary closure
03 Jun 2011
The DSO will be closed on Friday 10 June for staff training.

Circle of Friends: International Educational Advisor Fair
03 Jun 2011
On Wednesday 8 June (9.30-11am) in University Place, 5th Floor

UniLife Readership Survey
06 Jun 2011
Now that the last issue of UniLife for 2010/11 has appeared, we'll be using the summer break to start planning stories and features for future issues - and we need your help.

Staff Survey Action Plan
06 Jun 2011
An action plan based on the findings of the Staff Satisfaction Survey has been agreed.

Stock Take Summary 2011
06 Jun 2011
Read about the University's progress against its Strategic Plan in 2009/10

Wood Street Mission Lottery draw
06 Jun 2011
Announcing the winner for June

Exclusive offer for University of Manchester staff
06 Jun 2011
From Monday 13 June to Tuesday 30 June, University staff can buy a Touch VIP Card for £10 instead of the usual £35 fee.

Eco-friendly building solution takes top prize in Venture Further
06 Jun 2011
John Wade, a first year civil engineering student in the School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, impressed the judges with Cav-Form, his innovative cavity protection system.

Manchester student wins national award for charity work
06 Jun 2011
Civil Engineering student Yusuf Hamid has been named Best Mentor 2011 by Kids Count, the children and young people’s think tank, for his mentoring volunteering with ReachOut!, a local children's mentoring charity.

Summer BBQ and paella evenings at Chancellors
06 Jun 2011
The Garden Terrace is one of Chancellor’s most popular features - a secluded and private open-air space minutes from the city.

Halloumi salad is back by popular demand
06 Jun 2011
Back by popular demand after its success during National Vegetarian Week is the delicious grilled Halloumi cheese as a hot salad topping in Potter’s!

Looking for a venue for an awayday, training session or conference?
07 Jun 2011
Come along to the Victoria Park campus meetings and events open day on Wednesday 15 June

Change of motor fleet and property insurers
07 Jun 2011
Following a successful competitive tender exercise the University has appointed new Motor Fleet and Property insurers with effect from 1 June 2011, in place of the former insurer, Royal and Sun Alliance.

Events this Saturday at The Manchester Museum
07 Jun 2011
Big Saturday, Conservation and Sustainability talk and Student social and allotment party

Chinese Migration: Talk by Jiaqi Hou from The University of Manchester
07 Jun 2011
On Tuesday 14 June (12.30 -1.30pm) in The Kanaris Theatre, The Manchester Museum

Graduate jobseekers flock to Manchester
07 Jun 2011
The UK’S biggest jobs fair will be organised by The University of Manchester on June 15 and 16 as hundreds of graduates seek their first step on the career ladder.

A vision for Manchester 2020
08 Jun 2011
Contribute your thoughts and ideas about the future of our University by Friday 10 June.

Positive Retirement training course
08 Jun 2011
STDU are running this 1.5 day course on Monday 13 June and Tuesday 14 June.

Neuroscience Research Institute (NRI) Showcase
08 Jun 2011
On Wednesday 22 June (9.15am-5pm) in the Kanaris Theatre at The Manchester Museum.

UniLife/Staff Update: June 2011
09 Jun 2011
Read the latest issues online

Research Strategy
09 Jun 2011
The Board of Governors recently approved the University’s Research Strategy, which sets out our future research ambitions.

The Manchester Anthology launch event on 16 June
09 Jun 2011
Writers from The University of Manchester’s renowned Masters in Creative Writing programme are pleased to invite you to the launch of The Manchester Anthology, a collection of the students’ latest and best work.

July recordings of Mastermind now fully booked
13 Jun 2011
The BBC will be offering University staff the chance to attend recording dates in September.

CICADA – One day ISSB Symposium
13 Jun 2011
On 15 July 2011 in Frank Adams Rooms, Alan Turing Building

Wedding bells rock out at The Manchester Musem
13 Jun 2011
106.1 Rock Radio is getting married - and they're looking for two couples to share the day!

Amendment to Staff Survey Action Plan
13 Jun 2011
The launch date of the policy for Recognising and Rewarding Exceptional Performance has been amended from July to October 2011.

Vote for The Manchester Museum in the National Lottery Awards
14 Jun 2011
Help the In Touch Volunteer Programme to reach the finals - you can cast your vote until 12 noon on Monday 20 June

Expenses information online
14 Jun 2011
Looking for information about claiming or approving expenses incurred on University business?

Anthology launches Manchester’s “dazzling” new writing talent
14 Jun 2011
Manchester’s new writing talent will gather on June 16th to celebrate and read from a new anthology of their work.

Manchester academics awarded OBEs
14 Jun 2011
Two University of Manchester professors have been awarded OBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Chemists receive valuable equipment donation
14 Jun 2011
University of Manchester Chemistry researchers have been provided with state-of-the-art equipment thanks to a donation from a leading industrial manufacturer.

Father's Day at Chancellors Hotel
14 Jun 2011
While the children enjoy themselves running round the gardens, playing giant chess and Jenga, Dad can relax and indulge himself at Chancellors this Sunday - 19 June.

Diversity Week
14 Jun 2011
Hundreds of staff and students celebrated their diversity as part of Equality & Diversity’s World Diversity Day events (23-27 May).

2011 Celebration of Cycling!!
15 Jun 2011
On Tuesday 21 June (8.30am to 4.30pm) University Place once again plays host to the traditional Oxford Road celebration of all things cycling.

Undergraduate University-wide Open Days on 17 and 18 June
15 Jun 2011
Events will be taking place across the whole campus, and car parks and food outlets will be much busier than usual.

Mystery and magic at Midsummer: Free storytelling event
15 Jun 2011
On Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June (7.30-8.30pm) at John Rylands Library Deansgate

Tone, stretch, strengthen and relax with summer vacation classes
15 Jun 2011
Get ready to shine this summer and enrol on one of Fitness Manchester's health and fitness classes.

Mediation Service
15 Jun 2011
If you are finding it difficult to resolve a disagreement or conflict, the University’s Mediation Service might be able to help.

New look to the University’s secure login pages
15 Jun 2011
From Monday 20 June, you will see a new screen whenever you are asked to login to a secure University web page via CAS (central authentication system).

FoodOnCampus News
15 Jun 2011
University Place Shop and Restaurant closed for conference * Summer opening times

Staff Discounts: More shopping, outdoor, dining and entertainment offers!
15 Jun 2011
Hawes & Curtis shirts * Dell PCs and laptops * TeamWalking * Food and drink offers * Last Second Tickets * Coming soon

USS Trustee Board Statement
16 Jun 2011
Proposed changes to the rules of the Universities Superannuation Scheme have been approved for implementation from 1 October 2011

Communications Matters: Team Briefing session at STDU
16 Jun 2011
As part of the Communications Matters programme, there will be a ‘Team Briefing’ session at STDU on Monday 27 June, 12.30pm-2pm.

University staff as Governors in local schools: sign up to get involved
17 Jun 2011
Are you a current School or College Governor? Or would you like to consider becoming a volunteer Governor in a local state school? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Celebrate the longest day with a lunchtime walk
17 Jun 2011
Join Jenny for a midsummer walk on Tuesday 21 June

Elections to the General Assembly (members elected by staff of the University)
17 Jun 2011
Interim results declared

The laser breakfast club
20 Jun 2011
The University of Manchester, in partnership with Liverpool University, are holding another free event to help North West manufacturing companies become more competitive.

Arthritis Research UK Epidemiology Unit open afternoon
20 Jun 2011
Find out more about the research taking place here on campus

Christies Bistro joins Hi-Life Diners Club
20 Jun 2011
Enjoy two for one deals on meals

Workshop for web managers
20 Jun 2011
Two day session at the University of Reading

Snooker loopy
20 Jun 2011
The University of Manchester snooker team has been crowned champions of the Manchester & District Snooker League 2010-2011.

University wins Vegetarian Society accolade
21 Jun 2011
The University of Manchester has been awarded the ‘Cauldron Local Organisation Hero Award’ for its efforts to promote vegan and vegetarian options on campus during National Vegetarian Week.

From fossils to stars
21 Jun 2011
A range of talks and events around Manchester

Science memories needed!
21 Jun 2011
British Science Association launching new website

Martin Harris Centre plays part in Manchester International Festival
21 Jun 2011
Venue chosen to host events

Take a walk on the wildside
21 Jun 2011
Guided walk around Ancoats to celebrate launch of new book

Last chance to sign up for a Summer Fitness Class
22 Jun 2011
Get ready to shine this summer

University Place catering outlets shut during conferences
22 Jun 2011
Closure dates for EATS, Shop and Café * FoodOnCampus summer opening times

Tabley Friends fix a fizzy summer evening
22 Jun 2011
The Friends of Tabley is ending its summer programme of events with a sparkle with a 'Summer Evening of Songs, Strawberries and Sparkles' on Thursday 7 July (7.30pm).

Staff whose posts are funded from finite sources
23 Jun 2011
Statement regarding staff whose posts are funded from finite sources

15% off everything at the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative
23 Jun 2011
Limited offer for University staff from Friday 24 to Monday 27 June

Electronic Software Distribution system and the financial year end
23 Jun 2011
Information about orders for Adobe or Microsoft Select software

CICADA/MIMS Workshop: Advances in model order reduction
24 Jun 2011
On 6 July in the Alan Turing Building.

University scoops two social enterprise awards
24 Jun 2011
Edwin and Gill make a difference!

Manchester Museum allotment on our doorstep
24 Jun 2011
The middle of the University campus might seem a strange place to find an allotment, but one has been created right outside the entrance to The Manchester Museum, and it's open to all until November.

UniLife readership survey closes today
24 Jun 2011
Last chance to let us have your views

30-40% off for staff at 22 top UK attractions
24 Jun 2011
Other new discounts launched at Dawsons and Northern Harvest too

Advances in Numerical Computation: A Workshop in Honour of Sven Hammarling
24 Jun 2011
On 5 July in the Alan Turing Building.

New Director for the Materials Performance Centre
27 Jun 2011
The University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor M. Grace Burke as the new Director of the Materials Performance Centre, in the School of Materials.

Famous entrepreneurs speak at University of Manchester event
27 Jun 2011
June saw the fourth annual staging of the Research to Enterprise Summit at University Place to a large audience of researchers from across the University with another selection of interesting enterprising speakers.

Professor Jack Dongarra speaks on Emerging Technologies
27 Jun 2011
A GPU Club presentation on Friday 15 July (2pm) in the John Casken Theatre, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

18th International Chromosome Conference: 29 August - 2 September
27 Jun 2011
All welcome - registration is now open.

Final Martin Amis Public Event with guests Will Self and Erica Wagner
27 Jun 2011
World-famous novelist Martin Amis, Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing, will be in conversation with novelist Will Self and novelist and Literary Editor of The Times Erica Wagner in his final high-profile public event at The University of Manchester on Monday 4 July (6.30pm), American Independence Day.

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase
28 Jun 2011
The Faculty of Humanities is hosting a Teaching and Learning Showcase event on Tuesday 5 July 2011 in the main foyer of the Samuel Alexander Building.

Museum of Mystery
28 Jun 2011
New web resource created by The Manchester Museum and iflourish aimed at students aged 7-16.

Summer Intensive Mandarin Chinese language course in July/August 2011
29 Jun 2011
Two-week course suitable for beginners with no Chinese learning experience or with little Chinese.

Vicky proves she’s worth it with prestigious award
29 Jun 2011
A University of Manchester academic is one of four winners of one of the most prestigious awards for women for the outstanding quality of her research.

Offer to staff: Complimentary tickets for Manchester International Festival
29 Jun 2011
Manchester International Festival is offering all staff up to two complimentary tickets to see the UK premiere of Mark Andre at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama on Sunday 10 July (3pm).

New Student Services Centre
29 Jun 2011
The new Student Services Centre will open at the Joule Library in the Sackville Street Building from Thursday 1 September.

General Counsel of IMF (International Monetary Fund) to speak at the University
29 Jun 2011
The School of Law has convened a conference on 9 July 2011 at Chancellors Hotel, with the theme 'Role of Legal Counsels and Law in the Development of International Economic Law and Institutions.'

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell appointed to Council for Science and Technology
29 Jun 2011
The Prime Minister has appointed 11 new members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST), including the President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell.

Acting for African victims of war
30 Jun 2011
A University of Manchester network of theatre practitioners, which works in conflict zones around the world, is heading to Africa to share experiences of working in warzones.

Manchester graduates are in the money
30 Jun 2011
Graduates from The University of Manchester are entering well-paid jobs, despite the recent uncertain economic climate.

Summer School at The University of Manchester
30 Jun 2011
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Elaine Boyes, attended the closing ceremony of a three day summer school at The University of Manchester.