News archive – June 2013

Help our graduating students onto the career ladder
03 Jun 2013
Please promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair on 12 and 13 June to your final year undergraduates and postgraduates.

Disabled Staff Network Group (DSN)
03 Jun 2013
On Thursday, 6 June (12pm -1pm) in 5.206, University Place.

Get involved in student halls
03 Jun 2013
The current Ashburne Hall Advisory Committee would like to encourage three more members of University staff to join them for at least one year and find out more about life in their very popular hall.

Counselling Service summer programme launched
03 Jun 2013
Workshops and courses available to staff and students.

Staff Survey results go live tomorrow
03 Jun 2013
The University-level findings will be available from Tuesday, 4 June

IT Services for Research forum
03 Jun 2013
The IT Services for Research group, led by Ian Cottam, will be holding its next forum on Wednesday, 26 June.

UniLife and Staff Update out now
03 Jun 2013
Read the June issues of the University newsletters online.

Staff Update: time to say goodbye
03 Jun 2013
After eight years and 70 issues, the decision has been taken to stop producing Staff Update for all University employees.

Give As You Earn
03 Jun 2013
Did you know that you can donate to charity directly from your salary and enable the charity to reclaim basic rate tax on your contribution?

Learning Commons closed during end-of-exam celebration
03 Jun 2013
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons will be closed from midnight on Wednesday, 5 June to midday on Friday, 7 June.

On your bikes for ACE 2013
03 Jun 2013
Come along to the Annual Cycle Event (ACE) 2013 to celebrate, support and encourage cycling!

Tabley House seeks volunteers to act as room stewards and guides
03 Jun 2013
During National Volunteer Week (1-7 June), The Tabley House Collection Trust is looking for volunteers with a passion for antiques, architecture, paintings and local history.

Fakes or Finds?
03 Jun 2013
On Friday, 7 June (2-3pm) at Manchester Museum.

Staff Survey results now available
04 Jun 2013
An amazing 94% of respondents say the University is a good place to work

Book now for the Coaching Skills for Managers course
04 Jun 2013
Places available on Coaching Skills for Managers course to be held in July and September.

Sports Volunteers make a difference to the University and the local community
04 Jun 2013
Saying 'Thank you' to our Sports Volunteers for Volunteers Week 2013!

Reconnect with your old state school through Future First
04 Jun 2013
Register with this charitable organisation for an opportunity to give something back to your former school or college

MAHSC launches Health Innovation Challenge Award
04 Jun 2013
MAHSC (UMIP, MIMIT and TRUSTECH) are pleased to announce a Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award in the area of ‘Enhancing Functional Rehabilitation’.

Egyptian ceramic jewellery course
04 Jun 2013
On Sunday, 9 June and Sunday, 16 June (11.30am-3.30pm) at Manchester Museum.

Invitation to tonight's Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture: In Place of War
04 Jun 2013
Members of staff are invited to view a live stream of the lecture at 7pm in Lecture Theatre A, University Place.

Trustees sought for Muslim and Hindu chaplaincy services
04 Jun 2013
Members of staff are invited to apply to be trustees of the University's recently established Muslim chaplaincy service for all staff and students and for a planned Hindu chaplaincy.

Baby Explorers
04 Jun 2013
Free event for babies and their carers on Tuesday, 11 June (10.30-11.15am, 12.30-1.15pm, 1.30-2.15pm) at Manchester Museum.

Bone density screening on campus
05 Jun 2013
Check whether you are at risk of osteoporosis with a simple, painless test on Monday, 24 June at the Sugden Sports Centre.

Academic year comes to an end
05 Jun 2013
As the 2012/13 session closes on Friday, 7 June, FoodOnCampus are introducing their summer timetable to cater for the reduced numbers of people on campus until September.

IT Know How Tip: The key to encryption
05 Jun 2013
Documents and files containing sensitive or personal information should be stored in a secure location; however, if you have to send these files externally they need to be password protected. This will help prevent unauthorised access and changes.

Get toned for your hols with Summer Fitness
05 Jun 2013
Eight-week courses commencing 17 June 2013.

The Confucius Institute China talks: Contemporary Chinese Cinema
05 Jun 2013
Free talk for adults by Baby Kung (The University of Manchester) on Wednesday, 12 June (1-2pm) at Manchester Museum.

Staff benefits update
05 Jun 2013
Get ready for summer with Perkz offers for the home and garden and choose from lots of great Father’s Day gifts with great savings from Perkz.

Smoking policy updated to include e-cigarettes
05 Jun 2013
Reminder that smoking and using e-cigarettes is not permitted in University buildings and vehicles

EPS celebrates its Distinguished Achievement and Teaching Excellence nominees
05 Jun 2013
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences recognised not only the winners, but also those who were nominated for the Distinguished Achievement and the Teaching Excellence Awards, in a celebration held on 23 May in Sackville Council Chamber.

First conference for University school governors marks a thriving initiative
05 Jun 2013
If you missed the UMSGI Conference on 25 April 2013, you can watch a video of the keynote speaker's presentation online.

Andrew puts best foot forward for Cancer Research UK
05 Jun 2013
Building attendant Andrew Thomas won’t be getting much sleep on 22 June – he’s taking part in a 24-hour 62-mile endurance walk from Manchester to Sheffield known as the Trans Pennine Challenge.

Preferred bidder for National Graphene Institute selected
06 Jun 2013
BAM Construction has been chosen to build the University’s high-profile £61m National Graphene Institute.

Does your sustainability initiative deserve a Green Gown Award for excellence?
06 Jun 2013
Submit applications to the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) by 12 June.

Thank you for responding to Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2013
06 Jun 2013
CROS 2013 has now closed and the sixth and final winner of an iPad Mini in the prize draw was Jaya Nemchand, Research Associate in the School of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering.

Professor Michael Luger to step down as Director of Manchester Business School
06 Jun 2013
Professor Michael Luger will be stepping down as Director of Manchester Business School to take up a new role within the University responsible for a broad portfolio of activities, including The Centre for Infrastructure Development.

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

Locating Boccaccio in 2013 conference
06 Jun 2013
On Wednesday, 10 July to Friday, 12 July 2013 at Manchester Town Hall and John Rylands Library.

Leading facility in advanced materials and manufacturing to be established
06 Jun 2013
The University of Manchester has received £18million from the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to set up a state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Characterisation Facility.

An Evening with Beau Beausoleil
07 Jun 2013
On 7 June (6-8pm) at The John Rylands Library - booking recommended.

UMI3 Social Enterprise Competition deadline extended
10 Jun 2013
You can now submit applications until 5pm on Friday, 14 June.

University signs mental health pledge
10 Jun 2013
Staff are welcome to attend the ‘Time to Change’ event on 13 June (4-5.30pm) - booking required.

Reminder: Electronic Software Delivery System offline 12 - 13 June
10 Jun 2013
A reminder that the Electronic Software Delivery system will be offline from 8am on Wednesday, 12 June to 5pm on Thursday, 13 June, for upgrade and essential maintenance.

Higher Education Institute Seminar with the Deans of EPS and Life Sciences
11 Jun 2013
On 17 June (1pm) in the Kanaris Theatre, Floor 2, Manchester Museum.

Calling all engineers for Ingenious Busking
11 Jun 2013
Ingenious Busking, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), is currently recruiting engineers for a new outreach initiative.

Time-travel to ancient Egypt with Kawalerowicz's "Pharaoh"
11 Jun 2013
Free film screening on Friday, 14 June (6pm) at Manchester Museum.

TerminalFour Site Manager (CMS) now available
11 Jun 2013
The Site Manager CMS system is now back up and running for you to access.

Find out about Egencia - the University's preferred travel supplier
12 Jun 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 (additional dates available).

Summer vacation Kettlebell course
12 Jun 2013
Get fit and tone your muscles.

Manchester students return from cultural Mission to Moscow
12 Jun 2013
A group of postgraduate students have returned from the first cultural studies exchange between the University and the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences (MSSES).

Medals of Honour for TV champions
12 Jun 2013
Manchester’s title winning University Challenge team were honoured by the University at the Cockcroft Rutherford lecture on 11 June.

A fresh start at UniValet - and free car cleaning for two lucky customers!
13 Jun 2013
Your UniValet service has a new clean and gleam team, who will keep your vehicles shiny across the summer months.

Watch out for telephone scam
13 Jun 2013
Nuisance calls from supposed telesales executives are being received by academics.

Staff benefits update
13 Jun 2013
Find inspiration for Father’s Day gifts, sign up to Cyclescheme and win a prize!

Blackboard 9 look and feel – changes are coming
13 Jun 2013
The new look and feel for Blackboard 9 is due to be implemented on Thursday, 20 June 2013 between 9am and 12.15pm BST.

Try your hand in #Micropoem13 Competition
13 Jun 2013
The Centre for New Writing at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures launches #Micropoem13 Competition

Meeting for staff affected by planned AstraZeneca relocation
13 Jun 2013
The University understands that partners and other close family members of University staff may be personally affected by the planned move of AstraZeneca from Alderley Park to Cambridge, and wishes to facilitate an opportunity for discussion of related issues.

Information for parents about childcare vouchers
13 Jun 2013
Find out if using vouchers affects your entitlement to tax credits

Andrew helps us Springwatch the birdie
13 Jun 2013
Our mini computer appears on BBC show

Westminster hosts launch of our new alumni network
13 Jun 2013
Portcullis House at the Palace of Westminster provided an appropriate setting for the recent launch of the Politics and Modern History (PMH) Network.

Manchester Museum Book Club: The Conjurer's Bird by Martin Davies
14 Jun 2013
Free event for adults on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 (5.30-6.30pm).

University scientists face the X Factor
14 Jun 2013
School students give researchers the Cowell treatment

Invitation to join academic procession at July graduation ceremonies
17 Jun 2013
If you wish to take part in the academic procession, please register and order your gown online by 19 June.

Legal Advice Centre seeks cases for vacation scheme
17 Jun 2013
The Legal Advice Centre (LAC) will be holding its third summer vacation scheme from 22 July and is looking for suitable cases for the students, working under qualified supervision, to research and advise by way of letter following an appointment.

On your bikes for the Annual Cycle Event
17 Jun 2013
Come along to ACE 2013 on Thursday, 20 June to celebrate, support and encourage cycling!

Undergraduate University-wide Open Days
17 Jun 2013
Thousands of visitors are expected on campus on Friday, 21 and Saturday, June 22 June.

Book now for the Managing Costs, Managing Budgets: Issues and Insights course
17 Jun 2013
Places available on workshop on Wednesday, 31 July (9.30am-4pm) in the STDU, Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Damehood among the four Queen’s honours for University
17 Jun 2013
Four University of Manchester staff members have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours, announced on 15 June.

Are you a female interested in IT or computer science?
17 Jun 2013
The annual Women in IT event will take place on Tuesday, 9 July (11.30am-2pm) in Room 4.38, Simon Building.

Shelagh's summer bootcamp challenge
17 Jun 2013
On Tuesdays (5-5.55pm) and Thursdays (5 - 5.55pm) at the Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield.

Book now for the Influencing with Integrity course
18 Jun 2013
Places available on the Influencing with Integrity course on Wednesday, 25 July 2013 (9.30am – 4.30pm at STDU, Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Baby Explorers
18 Jun 2013
Free event for babies and their carers on Tuesday, 25 June (every other Tuesday, except school hols), 10.30-11.15am, 12.30-1.15pm, 1.30-2.15pm.

Short-term staffing requirements?
18 Jun 2013
Find out how the Manchester Graduate Internships Programme (MGIP) could help.

Ashtanga Yoga: places left on eight-week course
19 Jun 2013
Course commences on Thursday, 20 June (5.15-6.45pm) at the Wellbeing Rooms, Dover Street Building.

A Day of Celebrations for the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
19 Jun 2013
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons will be officially opened and named at a day of celebrations today (Wednesday 19 June).

DIY day makes a difference to local youngsters
19 Jun 2013
Members of the Professional Support Services Leadership Team took part in an unusual away day last week.

University signs mental health pledge
19 Jun 2013
Our Disability Champion, Professor Clive Agnew, has signed the Time to Change pledge, which commits the University to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination and raising awareness of this issue.

IT Know How Tip: Out of office reply
19 Jun 2013
Going on your summer holidays? If you are away from the University during your normal working hours, it is advisable to set an out of office message.

Summer of Magic
19 Jun 2013
Make your own charms at The John Rylands Library on Saturday, 22 June (1-4pm)

Taster workshop on social media and public engagement
19 Jun 2013
For researchers and academics on Wednesday, 17 July (1–2pm), in University Place, 6.206.

A Day of Celebrations for the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
20 Jun 2013
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons has been officially opened and named at a day of celebrations.

Student email accounts moving to Office 365 service
20 Jun 2013
Between 2 and 5 August, IT Services will be working with Microsoft to transfer student email accounts to the Office 365 service which will bring with it some new features and benefits.

The Confucius Institute’s Intensive Mandarin Summer Schools
20 Jun 2013
Are you heading to China in the 2013/14 academic year? Want to master the basics of conversational Mandarin before you set off?

Fancy making a pyramid out of cake?
20 Jun 2013
Be inspired by the Museum's Ancient Worlds gallery and show off your baking skills.

Humanities Teaching and Learning Showcase: Summer 2013
20 Jun 2013
The Faculty of Humanities will be hosting its next Teaching and Learning Showcase event on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 (1-4.45pm).

Staff benefits update
20 Jun 2013
Skin by Design pamper pack * Cyclescheme * Annual Cycling Event * Win a prize.

UMSA offers you Momentous Musicals
20 Jun 2013
On Thursday, 25 July 2013 (7.30pm) at The Palace Theatre, Manchester.

Collecting trees: new exhibition opens on 22 June
21 Jun 2013
Free exhibition at Manchester Museum.

University celebrates Baby’s 65th birthday
21 Jun 2013
Sixty-five years ago today (Friday) a landmark development in the history of computing took place at The University of Manchester.

e-Science pioneer appointed to prestigious funding body
21 Jun 2013
Professor Carole Goble has been appointed to the Council of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) by the Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts.

MAHSC announces Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award
24 Jun 2013
Outline proposals for 12-18 months seed grant funding of up to £80k per project invited by 30 June.

What do you think about environmental sustainability?
24 Jun 2013
Help us to understand what you think about environmental issues at the University by completing a short survey before 28 June.

University Language Centre named as Centre of Excellence
24 Jun 2013
The University of Manchester’s Language Centre, based at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, has been awarded ‘Centre of Excellence’ status by the EL Gazette for its English language provision.

Big Saturday: Trees
24 Jun 2013
Free drop-in event for all ages on Saturday, 29 June (11am-4pm) at Manchester Museum.

Magic Carpet at Manchester Museum
24 Jun 2013
Storytelling and activity session for under 5s and their families/carers.

Specially adapted Inclusive Iyengar Yoga Class - FREE for Staff
24 Jun 2013
On Tuesday, 2 July (1-2pm) in Sugden Sports Centre Activity Room

Student Support Forum features the University Accommodation Office
25 Jun 2013
The session will be presented by Paul Burns and will take place on Wednesday, 26 June (1pm and 2pm) in University Place, Room 5.204.

IT Services for Research group
25 Jun 2013
The IT Services for Research group, led by Ian Cottam, will be holding its next forum on Wednesday, 26 June (1-2pm) in University Place, Room 2.220.

Armitage Sports Centre to improve student sport facilities over the summer
25 Jun 2013
Possible disruptions throughout the summer at the Armitage Sports Centre due to renovation works.

WaterAid receives a boost from Staff Survey
26 Jun 2013
Charity receives a cheque to help give some of the world’s poorest people access to safe water

Urban Naturalist: Summer tree walk
26 Jun 2013
Event for adults on Saturday, 27 July (2-4pm) at Manchester Museum.

Talking trees in ancient Egyptian love poetry
26 Jun 2013
Free event for adults on Saturday, 29 June (2pm) at Manchester Museum.

Special Wimbledon tennis offer for staff and students
26 Jun 2013
Play tennis for just £1 at the Armitage Sports Centre - during Wimbledon!

Friendly face for parents at University's open day
26 Jun 2013
Staff volunteer Gabriele Wegner gave advice to fellow 'empty nesters'.

Staff benefits update
26 Jun 2013
It’s time to be reminded of all the great benefits you receive and the discounts you can access as a member of The University of Manchester staff community.

Cycle to Work event – new beginnings
26 Jun 2013
Many, many thanks to the 500+ who came along and supported the Annual Cycle Event last Thursday. Hope you enjoyed it!

Green for ... go students!
26 Jun 2013
University of Manchester Students' Union bids for share of £5 million eco fund.

New lease of life for old suitcases
26 Jun 2013
If you have a spare suitcase, holdall or sports bag, Pure Innovations, a locally based charity which supports people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups across the Greater Manchester area can make very good use of it.

Collection Bites
27 Jun 2013
Free event on Wednesday, 3 July (1-2pm ) at Manchester Museum.

Gold CardiacSmart status for the University
27 Jun 2013
Manchester is the first university to receive this award for its dedication to raising awareness of heart health, basic life support and defibrillators.

Social innovation: Interdisciplinary research seminar
27 Jun 2013
On Wednesday, 3 July 2013 (9am - 2.15pm) at Lancaster University.

N8 Shared Equipment database launch
27 Jun 2013
Announcing the launch of a fully researchable online database which can be used to locate and request access to research equipment and facilities here and across the N8 university partnership.

+Culture Shots: 1-5 July 2013
27 Jun 2013
Culture makes a difference. Experience it in all five Central Manchester University Hospitals during Museums and Galleries Week.

IT Services for Research Newsletter now online
27 Jun 2013
The third edition of the IT Services for Research Newsletter is now available for University postgraduates, researchers and academics.

President features in Woman’s Hour
28 Jun 2013
Professor Nancy Rothwell has been interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour today by presenter Jenni Murray.

University hosts national healthcare conference
28 Jun 2013
The University is hosting its second national Festival of Public Health, bringing together researchers, students, health professionals and anyone with an interest in issues that affect the community’s wellbeing.