News archive – September 2011

USS: Changes to future benefits to be implemented from 1 October 2011
01 Sep 2011
Employees wishing to join the Final Salary section of the Universities Superannuation Scheme must apply in writing by 7 September 2011.

SPORT Manchester News
01 Sep 2011
Swimming lessons at Manchester Grammar School * New health, fitness and wellbeing classes now available to book online

Public lecture: Environmental impact of the Hungarian 'red mud' disaster
01 Sep 2011
Lessons learnt and could it happen again? Dr Zoltan Illes, Hungarian Minister for Environmental Affairs, speaks on 5 September (6.30pm) in Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street.

New Student Services Centre opens in the Joule Library
02 Sep 2011
Production of student cards will commence on Saturday 17 September.

Orientation Programme for EU and International Students
02 Sep 2011
The University’s Orientation Programme (13–18 September 2011) consists of a number of discrete elements which work together to create a holistic programme to welcome our new international and EU students.

UMSA Weight Watchers meetings
05 Sep 2011
First meeting on Tuesday 13 September 2011 (12.30pm to 1.30pm) in UMSA Staff Lounge, 1st Floor Dover Street Building (next to Jabez Clegg).

HR Excellence Award for Manchester
05 Sep 2011
The European Commission has awarded The University of Manchester its highly coveted HR Excellence in Research award.

Dig to shed light on rich past of much loved park
06 Sep 2011
An excavation led by University of Manchester archaeologists and started this week, is to shed some light on the rich Victorian and Edwardian heritage of a much loved park.

Scientists develop artificial biominerals
06 Sep 2011
University of Manchester scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.

My Manchester for students launches
06 Sep 2011
A new online portal for current students has been launched, which integrates key services, tools and information in one user-friendly location.

147 bus website launched
07 Sep 2011
The University of Manchester and its funding partners have developed a dedicated website which will be a key component in the new promotional campaign for the 147 Oxford Road Link service.

The Infinite Monkey Cage comes to campus: Apply online for tickets
07 Sep 2011
Radio 4's highly popular and entertaining science/comedy show returns for its fifth series, and will be recorded at The University of Manchester on 14 October (7.15pm).

Blackboard and Start of Year 2011
07 Sep 2011
All Bb9 courses will be visible to students on Monday 12 September 2011.

News from SPORT Manchester
07 Sep 2011
Campus Sport and Coached Sport launch online payments * Swimming lessons at Manchester Grammar School * New health, fitness and wellbeing classes now available to book online

Transatlantic concert marks 10 years since 9/11
08 Sep 2011
An international music event which simultaneously spans two continents is to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11.

Genetics ‘cloud’ opportunities for researchers and clinicians
08 Sep 2011
Gene sequencing and analysis could be dramatically speeded up, leading to patients receiving a quicker and more accurate diagnosis, thanks to research led by Eagle Genomics Ltd.

Whitworth Park community archaeology and history day: Saturday 10 September
08 Sep 2011
Why are people digging in Whitworth Park? What do a bandstand, political rallies and bumble bees have in common?

Free legal advice by appointment
08 Sep 2011
The University of Manchester School of Law Legal Advice Centre (LAC) has re-opened and is currently taking enquiries in readiness for autumn appointments.

Jack uses pedal power to reach World Cup final
08 Sep 2011
During the week, Jack Reading is a student in Optometry at The University of Manchester – but in his spare time, he is one of the best Downhill Mountain Bikers in the UK.

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP)
09 Sep 2011
Have you heard how MGIP can help your staffing needs?

FameLab proves science has got talent!
09 Sep 2011
The search is on for the new voices of science communication.

Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday 25 October
09 Sep 2011
The Study Abroad Unit's main promotional event of the year will be held in the Whitworth Hall between 12 noon and 4pm.

Language courses open to members of staff
10 Sep 2011
With over 80 courses in 19 different languages, LEAP (University Language Centre) offers students and members of staff across the University a wide variety of language courses to choose from.

Digitise your reading list!
12 Sep 2011
Do your students complain that they can’t access items on reading lists?

Academic Roadshow Autumn 2011
12 Sep 2011
Information and guidance on research costing and Time Allocation Survey (TAS)

Events at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
12 Sep 2011
October Family Fun Rocket Week (24-28 October) * A new view of the Universe from the Planck spacecraft (27 October)

Public engagement events around Manchester in September
12 Sep 2011
Bollington SciBar (12 September) * Manchester Cafe Scientifique (28 September) * Didsbury SciBar

Look Back in Anger: 14-17 September 2011
13 Sep 2011
Blackhand Productions bring John Osborne's ground-breaking play to The Martin Harris Centre.

Major Smart Grid conference comes to Manchester
13 Sep 2011
Registration is now open for a major international conference hosted by the The University of Manchester.

Campus Solutions training unavailable throughout November
13 Sep 2011
Training will not be available during November due to database rebuild

Small is beautiful: Create a miniature masterpiece
13 Sep 2011
FREE workshop at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, on Monday 19 September (1-3pm).

Planning and managing change: Free workshop
13 Sep 2011
At The Nowgen Centre, Manchester on 12 October 2011 (9.30am - 12 noon)

Annual Open Day at Wythenshawe Hospital
13 Sep 2011
On Sunday 25 September 2011 (11am - 3pm), the hospital is opening its doors to welcome visitors for a free day out for all the family.

Engagement of individuals working on a short-term or one-off basis
14 Sep 2011
New guidance to help managers apply the appropriate employment status (employee or self-employed) in accordance with HM Revenue and Customs rules.

Join the Great Manchester Health Experiment on Wednesday 14 September
14 Sep 2011
Feeling blue, or yellow or green? Vote for the colour that best reflects your mood and take part in activities to boost your health and well-being.

A more 'Visible Welcome' for new students
14 Sep 2011
The University is launching a range of activities to improve the welcome we provide to new students, including an ‘ask me’ campaign.

Student loan phishing scams: Information for staff
14 Sep 2011
The Student Loans Company are urging University students to stay safe and not to reveal their login or personal bank details online in response to phishing scams which are common at the three main instalment payment dates in September, January and April.

ITS Training Team website downtime
14 Sep 2011
Site down for essential maintenance

SPORT Manchester News
14 Sep 2011
Zumbathon * Coached sport * Swimming lessons * Health, fitness and wellbeing classes

Chinese language classes: October 2011
14 Sep 2011
The Confucius Institute is pleased to announce that its Chinese language evenng classes will be taking place again in October.

Blackboard and Start of Year 2011
14 Sep 2011
All Bb9 courses that have been activated are now visible to students: please make sure your Bb9 space has the appropriate content for the start of year.

Chancellors Hotel Autumn Gourmet Evening
14 Sep 2011
An evening of excellent wine and fine food on Friday 28 October 2011 (7pm prompt)

Save money on childcare with KiddiVouchers and the University
14 Sep 2011
Important information for staff with children under the age of 16.

Olympic dream becoming a reality for Rebecca
14 Sep 2011
One of the University's Olympic swimming hopefuls has scooped three new gold medals to add to her growing collection.

Chinese Proficiency Test at the Confucius Institute
14 Sep 2011
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) 2011 will be held at The University of Manchester on 23 October and 4 December 2011.

Coming soon: instant messaging, presence awareness and video calls
15 Sep 2011
Over the coming weeks all University staff and Postgraduate Research students with a Microsoft Exchange email account, will be given access to Microsoft Lync.

New 'One-Stop-Shop' for Training and Development
15 Sep 2011
STDU and IT Services Training now have a fully combined training website, giving information on all courses provided as well as other development opportunities.

Knit a galaxy for the Manchester Science Festival
15 Sep 2011
Calling all knitters: as part of the Manchester Science Festival, The University of Manchester In Stitches group is attempting to knit a Hubble Telescope image of a rose made up of galaxies.

Places available on Minutes, Meeting and Agendas training course
15 Sep 2011
Back by popular demand on Thursday 13 October

Introduction to Implementing Ontologies in the Web Ontology Language (OWL)
16 Sep 2011
Learn the theoretical foundations and gain practical experience to begin building OWL ontologies on 8/9 November 2011.

Famous Vimto monument gets a makeover
16 Sep 2011
After months of careful restoration, the famous Vimto monument has returned to its home on Granby Row at The University of Manchester.

An introduction to q-PCR
16 Sep 2011
Two-day introductory course on 3-4 November 2011 at The Nowgen Centre

Arthur, What Have You Done?!
19 Sep 2011
Welcome Week production at the Martin Harris Centre

Undergraduate Open Day: Saturday 8 October 2011
19 Sep 2011
Welcome Week may only just be getting under way, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming students of the future at our next Undergraduate Open Day.

Food waste? don’t let celebrity chefs play the blame game
20 Sep 2011
The cooking styles promoted by celebrity chefs are unlikely to cut Britain’s 8.3 million tonnes of household food waste, according to a new study.

Do you have late arriving international or EU students?
20 Sep 2011
Post orientation resource

Confucius Institute Public Talks on China
20 Sep 2011
"Fu Manchu and the Construction of Oriental Villainy" on Wednesday 28 September 2011 (12.30 - 1.30pm) in The Kanaris Theatre, The Manchester Museum.

Find out more about Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
20 Sep 2011
Next meeting of the Manchester GPU Club

If God is good, why is there so much suffering?
21 Sep 2011
CiS Manchester: The Manchester Science and Philosophy Group will be meeting on Wednesday 5 October (6pm) at Café Muse, The Manchester Museum.

Latest offers from Chancellors
21 Sep 2011
Great Room Sale and conference bookings

International students who need to register with the police
21 Sep 2011
Changes to the process after Friday 23 September

Veg People hit Oxford Road
21 Sep 2011
Fairtrade, fresh and reducing our carbon footprint!

Chromo-Zone Now Open
21 Sep 2011
Plus offers and news from FoodonCampus

Festival of visual art from Asia
21 Sep 2011
Asia Triennial Manchester 11 at the John Rylands Library, Deansgate

News from SPORT
21 Sep 2011
Football, Zumba and more

Knit a Galaxy at Manchester Museum
21 Sep 2011
Manchester Science Festival events

Research Staff Association
21 Sep 2011
Information about next meeting on 22 September

Don’t forget to register for childcare vouchers
21 Sep 2011
Deadline for registration is Monday 26 September

Spanish scientists needed
22 Sep 2011
New network launched by the Spanish Embassy.

After 150 years, rebel hymns finally hit right note
23 Sep 2011
A selection from what has been identified by a University of Manchester academic as the only surviving Chartist hymn book is to be performed in public for the first time since 1854.

War and conflict documentaries showing at IWMN
23 Sep 2011
Six documentaries produced by University of Manchester MA students are to be screened at a special Imperial War Museum North event next week (27 Sept).

Ballroom dancing lessons start this Wednesday … last few places available!
26 Sep 2011
10-week course in ballroom dancing from 28 September to 30 November 2011 (1.05pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

2011 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture
26 Sep 2011
On 28 September 2011 in G107 Alan Turing Building (5pm start with registration and coffee from 4.30pm).

Public engagement events around Manchester in October
26 Sep 2011
Knutsford SciBar (3 October) * Bright Club Manchester (20 October) * Manchester Science Festival (22-30 October) * Cafe Scientifique Manchester (26 October)

Lunchtime tours of the stores
26 Sep 2011
The Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery are opening up their stores to University staff for behind the scenes tours.

Student Support Forum session on sport opportunities for students
26 Sep 2011
The Student Support Forum is 'kicking off' the new session with Imogen Williams and Andrew Ellison from Sport who will be updating us on the different ways students can get involved in sport and exercise - talent not required.

UniLife and Staff Update are back for 2011/12
26 Sep 2011
Deadline and publication dates for the new academic year.

Manchester Literature Festival: 10–23 October 2011
26 Sep 2011
Whet your literary palate at the sixth Manchester Literature Festival.

The Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement: Recognition Awards
26 Sep 2011
Applications invited for awards to recognise the value of mutually beneficial Community-University Partnerships.

Free contact lens trials at University of Manchester Teaching Clinic
26 Sep 2011
Book now for free contact lens fittings, trials and check-ups: offer open to all students, staff and general public (including children).

Research Computing Courses: October-December 2011
26 Sep 2011
IT Services for Research is running its popular series of courses aimed at staff and postgraduates who run computer simulations as part of their research.

Walk to Ardwick Park on Tuesday 4 October
26 Sep 2011
Walking is fun and good for you: it's a great way to make friends and get away from your desk.

Residential Pastoral Advisor - vacancy
26 Sep 2011
Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff and postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for a Residential Pastoral Advisor post available at Owens Park Hall of residence, located on the Fallowfield Campus, for the 2011/12 academic session.

Road closures in Manchester
26 Sep 2011
The City Council's Highway Services will be carrying out surfacing works on a number of roads from w/c Sunday 2 October.

Road closures in the city centre
27 Sep 2011
Details of routes affected by the TUC march and rally and the Conservative Party Conference.

University announces major collaboration for the development of new materials
27 Sep 2011
The University of Manchester and international chemical firm Solvay SA have announced a major collaboration to develop new materials for use in healthcare, sensors and as biocatalysts.

New Occupational Health websites
27 Sep 2011
Online guides to services for staff and students

Manchester University Music Society concert on 1 October 2011 (7.30pm)
27 Sep 2011
Join the Music Society as they welcome a whole new class of first years and some familiar faces in the opening night of the 2011-12 season!

Nowgen courses in November/December 2011
27 Sep 2011
Fundamentals of next generation sequencing (8 November) * Personalised medicine study day (8 December) * Biomarkers in research and clinical practice (9 December)

£1m Co-Managed Energy Innovation Fund
27 Sep 2011
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the £1m Co-Managed Energy Innovation Fund is fast approaching.

A thousand jobs in Manchester
27 Sep 2011
A thousand unemployed people have now been found work thanks to the efforts of the city's two universities to recruit workless residents.

Lost part of Beethoven masterpiece lives again
28 Sep 2011
A piece of music composed by Beethoven in 1799 and lost for over 200 years has been painstakingly reconstructed by a Professor of Music at The University of Manchester.

Astronomers crack the Fried Egg Nebula
28 Sep 2011
Astronomers have produced the best ever image of a colossal yellow hypergiant star – one of the rarest types of star in the Universe.

What's On at The Manchester Museum
28 Sep 2011
Unearthed: Ancient Egypt (30 September 2011-6 September 2012) * Asia Triennial Manchester 11 (1 October) * BBC Planet Dinosaur Tour (1-9 October) * Grandparents' weekend at The Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery (1-2 October)

Science Festival Trailblazers come to The University of Manchester
28 Sep 2011
Did you know over 150 researchers from across the University are taking part in the Manchester Science Festival 2011?

October Cycle to Work event – all welcome!
28 Sep 2011
Guided rides take place on Wednesday 5 October with a free breakfast at Eats Refectory, University Place (8.20–9am).

Free lunchtime concert by Quatuor Danel
28 Sep 2011
On Thursday 29 September 2011 (1.10pm) in Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

The Agency Worker Regulations explained
28 Sep 2011
Briefing sessions for managers/staff responsible for hiring agency ‘temps’.

Historians can play key role in tackling world's problems
29 Sep 2011
Historians should play more of a role in tackling some of the greatest questions facing the planet, according to a new book.

Manchester once again produces the UK’s best Chemical Engineering student
29 Sep 2011
For the second year running, a University of Manchester graduate has been named as the best Chemical Engineering student in the country.

Money off restaurants, travel insurance, hairdressing and more…
29 Sep 2011
Great staff discounts on offer.

Asia Triennial Manchester 2011
29 Sep 2011
A fascinating series of ‘thought’ garlands reflecting observations of how people spend their time in the John Rylands Library have been created by Indian artist N.S. Harsha.

Manchester Energy Week – get involved
30 Sep 2011
A week of energy themed events will be held at the University and at MOSI during week commencing 12 March 2012.

New Crime Reduction website
30 Sep 2011
The website is designed to give students and staff up to date information about keeping safe in Manchester.

Changes to UCAS and PG Admissions Training
30 Sep 2011
Campus Solutions training in these areas is now part of a two-day event, run jointly with the relevant central admissions teams.