News archive – September 2013

Save the date for the 2013 Wedding Fair at Chancellors Hotel
02 Sep 2013
Free entry on Sunday, 8 September (12pm to 4pm)

Family fun day in aid of Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
02 Sep 2013
On Sunday, 29 September (12 noon -3pm).

Temporary closure of Wilmslow Park Post Office
02 Sep 2013
The Wilmslow Park Post Office in Londis on Hathersage Road is closed for refurbishment.

Preparing your Blackboard course for Start of Year 2013
02 Sep 2013
All Bb9 courses activated by Course Leaders will be visible to students on Monday 9 September 2013 (unless a different date option is selected on activation).

Review of the Advisor role
02 Sep 2013
Invitation from Professor Richard Reece, Associate Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students, to complete an online questionnaire about the academic and personal advisor roles.

Computer virus threats and spam emails – advice from IT Services
02 Sep 2013
Help to stay safe from the latest virus and phishing attacks by following some simple steps.

Baby Explorers - Manchester Museum
02 Sep 2013
Free event for babies and their carers on Tuesdays 3 and 17 September (every other Tuesday, except school hols) (10.30-11.15am, 11.30am-12.15pm and 1-1.45pm).

English Corner
02 Sep 2013
Free drop-in event on Tuesday, 3 September (1-2.30pm) at Manchester Museum

Collection Bites
02 Sep 2013
Free event for adults on Wednesday, 4 September (1-2pm) at Manchester Museum.

Craft in the making – Encounters with Native North America
02 Sep 2013
Free event for adults on Tuesday, 10 September (6-8pm) at Manchester Museum.

Announcing September's Wood Street Mission Lottery winner
02 Sep 2013
Find out how you could be a winner by joining the lottery for as little as £1 a month.

Salford Sioux
03 Sep 2013
Free event for adults on Thursday, 5 September (6-8pm) at Manchester Museum.

Yoga at Manchester Museum
04 Sep 2013
Wake up and relax in the Living Worlds gallery on Thursdays (8.30 – 9.45am).

UMSA trip to Chester Zoo
04 Sep 2013
There are a limited number of tickets now available for the UMSA trip to Chester Zoo on 21 September.

Are your office and lab PCs ready for April 2014?
04 Sep 2013
In April 2014, less than a year away, Microsoft will stop issuing security updates for Windows XP.

UniLife will be back from its summer break soon
05 Sep 2013
View the publication schedule for 2013/14 and find out how to opt out of printed copies.

Only Connect - calling all contestants
05 Sep 2013
Teams wanted for the ninth series of the popular BBC Four quiz, hosted by Victoria Coren-Mitchell.

Free legal advice by appointment
05 Sep 2013
The University of Manchester School of Law Legal Advice Centre (LAC) has reopened and is currently taking enquiries in readiness for the next round of appointments.

Cutting-edge nuclear research facility opens in Cumbria
06 Sep 2013
The University’s Dalton Nuclear Institute officially opens its Cumbrian research facility today (Friday September 6).

Uni Fit small group training sessions
09 Sep 2013
Get in trim for your summer holidays and beyond.

Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
09 Sep 2013
If you have a course unit scheduled to start w/c 16 September 2013 your students should now be able to see the Blackboard space.

Cutting-edge nuclear research facility opens in Cumbria
09 Sep 2013
The University’s Dalton Nuclear Institute has officially opened its Cumbrian research facility.

University attracts major graphene manufacturer to Manchester
09 Sep 2013
One of the world’s largest graphene manufacturers has agreed a £5m collaborative research partnership to open its European base at the University.

New: Massage and other treatments available on Wellbeing Programme
09 Sep 2013
Half-price offer for staff during September

IT Services for Research Newsletter #5
09 Sep 2013
For postgraduates, researchers and academics

University Language Centre - In-sessional English Language Support
09 Sep 2013
The University Language Centre provides a range of English language support services for registered students, visiting fellows and international staff members whose first language is not English.

Recruitment and selection training
09 Sep 2013
The STDU has vacancies on a range of training courses which are mandatory for all staff involved in recruitment activities.

School governors invited to support UMSGI Green Gown Awards shortlisting
09 Sep 2013
Feedback is required by Tuesday, 10 September on how parents (including parent governors) in schools have responded to having a member of University staff on the Governing Body.

Acceptable Use of IT Services and Facilities – updated policy for staff
09 Sep 2013
The Acceptable Use Policy for IT Services and Facilities outlines appropriate use of the University IT provision, by which all colleagues must abide.

Could you offer work experience to a recent Manchester graduate?
10 Sep 2013
Find out how the University's internship scheme might help you meet your staffing needs.

The Manchester Welcome 2013 Distinguished Lecture Series
10 Sep 2013
As part of the welcome activities for new students this year, the University is delivering a series of lectures by some of our most distinguished academics.

Music Events at Manchester Museum
10 Sep 2013
September World Music events at Manchester Museum

Something Wicked this way comes!
10 Sep 2013
There are a limited number of tickets now available for the UMSA visit to the Palace Theatre to watch Wicked on both 26th September and 22nd October.

Family Open Day at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and Tabley House
11 Sep 2013
University staff can visit both the Discovery Centre and Tabley House free of charge on Saturday, 14 September

IT Know How Tip: Updating your details in the online Directory
11 Sep 2013
Tips to help you get the most out of IT Services

Out of the comfort zone: DSE develops its Future Talent
11 Sep 2013
The DSE recently celebrated the graduation of the first batch of participants from a new initiative which provides support for promising staff to work on real projects from outside their home areas.

Two of the world's leading poets read together
11 Sep 2013
Don Paterson and Paul Muldoon: Saturday, 14 September 2013 (6.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Jeanette Winterson’s students publish anthology
11 Sep 2013
A new Anthology featuring the first University students to study under the Professorship of award-winning author Jeanette Winterson, has been published by the Centre for New Writing, where they are based.

New book explores evidence for the old adage ‘sleep on a problem’
11 Sep 2013
University neuroscientist studied the very latest research into the night-time brain

Learn to Dance “Strictly Style”!
12 Sep 2013
Due to popular demand we’re bringing Ballroom back to the Martin Harris Centre. Whether you’ve danced with us before or are a complete novice, you’ll love these new routines!

Poppy is new link with student community
12 Sep 2013
Poppy Humphrey has joined Manchester Student Homes as the new Off-Campus Student Affairs Officer.

Royal Society award for Manchester mathematician
12 Sep 2013
Beyer Professor of Applied Mathematics David Abrahams has received a prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award

Consultation meetings on draft promotions criteria for teaching and learning
12 Sep 2013
Booking is open for sessions in September and October at which academic staff are invited to express their views on the draft document

Sept 2013: Part-time Cambridge English courses at University Language Centre
12 Sep 2013
Enrol now for part-time preparation courses for Cambridge English examination: 24 September – 28 November

Briefing session on the Policy on the Recording of Lectures (Lecture Capture)
12 Sep 2013
Professor Richard Reece, Associate Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students, is holding a briefing session on the Policy and its implementation for staff on Wednesday, 25 September at 2pm in Lecture Theatre A, University Place.

Sharing the ERASMUS experience
12 Sep 2013
Around 27 staff members undertook an ERASMUS Staff Mobility placement in 2013 allowing them to learn first-hand the workings of another European educational system, deliver courses with European colleagues and/or discover best practices to bring back to their roles in Manchester.

University initiatives shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards 2013
12 Sep 2013
Manchester features in three categories of these awards which celebrate excellence in the HE sector

Christmas at Chancellors - your Christmas
12 Sep 2013
Celebrate Christmas in the beautiful surroundings of Chancellors Hotel

Staff benefits update
12 Sep 2013
I hope that most of you enjoyed breaks over the summer period! Here are a few highlighted offers for you in this autumnal week including the latest from Perkz, City Scene and the theatre!

Book the UniValet 'gleam team' treatment for your car
13 Sep 2013
Our friendly, professional team will clean your vehicle for only £5.

Annual practice building evacuations begin in September
13 Sep 2013
FAQs from 2012 and tips for successful evacuation.

Images of Research Competition 2013: The Big Picture
13 Sep 2013
Capture your work in an image and share it with the wider world - entries invited by 23 September 2013 (12 noon).

Message for entrants to Images of Research competition
13 Sep 2013
Due to a technical issue, if you submitted an entry to the competition between 22–28 July and have not yet received an email acknowledgment, there is a chance that your entry was not correctly registered.

From war to lecture theatre: meet the UK’s most remarkable student
13 Sep 2013
An inspirational teenage refugee, who at 12 travelled through eight countries to escape war-torn Afghanistan – described in a Unicef report as the world's most dangerous place to be a child – is to start a degree here next week.

Update of The Manchester Welcome
13 Sep 2013
Further materials and information are being made available for our new students over the Manchester Welcome Period

Family fundraiser for their brave boy
13 Sep 2013
The family of a boy diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 18 months old is raising money for a charity that funds research into the condition and also supports sufferers.

Britain’s first University Historian at Manchester
13 Sep 2013
The University has appointed the UK’s first University Historian and Heritage Officer.

Professor finds new way of working from home
13 Sep 2013
He and wife analyse DNA to find what makes you genetically compatible with your partner

Professional Development Network: annual event
16 Sep 2013
Find out about this peer support network on Tuesday, 1 October (9.30am - 2pm) at Chancellors Conference Centre (lunch provided).

Launch of Global Fellows Program: Leadership for Societal Impact
16 Sep 2013
On Monday, 23 September (3-5pm) in Christie's Bistro, Old Quad, Oxford Road.

MPs on campus to debate politics of public spending
16 Sep 2013
Three high-profile national figures will be at the University on Wednesday, 2 October to debate how public spending should be scrutinised in the age of austerity.

Professor Michael Wood Public History Event
16 Sep 2013
On Wednesday, 18 September 2013 (6.30pm) in University Place. Join newly appointed Professor in Public History, Michael Wood in his first public lecture since taking up his appointment at The University of Manchester. Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University, lead historical field trips and give three public lectures a year.

Busiest week in The Manchester Welcome
16 Sep 2013
Most of our students will arrive this week – for a fun-filled, fully supported start to their University career

Black History Month Events
16 Sep 2013
The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Centre is running free events in October for Black History Month

Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship Programme 2014
16 Sep 2013
The Software Sustainability Institute launches its 2014 Fellowship Programme

Occupational Health Nurse retires after 26 years service
16 Sep 2013
Last month Beatrice Mayo retired from her post as an Occupational Health Nurse

Professor Brian Cox explores why science gets a bad press in latest TV series
16 Sep 2013
University of Manchester scientist Professor Brian Cox returns to television screens in a new BBC2 series called Science Britannica starting on Wednesday 18 September.

Be Active Courses - bookings available
16 Sep 2013
Try a new activity during the 1st semester 2013

Are we all doomed?
16 Sep 2013
The question being posed at this year’s Doubleday Lecture

Start of Year Fair
17 Sep 2013
The Start of Year Fair opens today in the marquee outside University Place

University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) Pump Priming Programme
17 Sep 2013
Proposals can now be submitted for projects which lead to an increase in successful interdisciplinary research.

Was there more to Lewis Carroll than 'Alice in Wonderland'?
17 Sep 2013
This year’s Ollerenshaw Lecture is being delivered by Professor Robin Wilson who will be talking about Charles Dodgson - better known as Lewis Carroll.

Silence is golden
17 Sep 2013
Take part in a special one-day silent retreat, courtesy of the Counselling Service

University College now recruiting
17 Sep 2013
The University College is aiming to recruit 1,750 students in this new academic year.

Tickets still available for Professor Michael Wood lecture
18 Sep 2013
Newly appointed Professor in Public History, Michael Wood, gives his first public lecture since taking up his appointment in a special event tonight (Wednesday 18 September).

Get Active at Manchester with our 8 week fitness courses!
18 Sep 2013
Be Active timetable now available to book online

Claim your free swim at Manchester Aquatics Centre
19 Sep 2013
Wednesday 9 October from 08:00 - 17:00

Tickets available for Distinguished Lectures (The Manchester Welcome 2013)
19 Sep 2013
There are still tickets available for staff and students at this year’s two remaining Distinguished Lectures.

Whitworth closes for renovation with its busiest ever weekend
19 Sep 2013
15,000 visitors say goodbye - for now

The Atrium and Welcome Desk all set for launch
19 Sep 2013
On the spot advice and information for students will be available at two prominent locations in University Place from 23 September onwards.

Syrian Crisis Appeal call up
19 Sep 2013
New fundraising ideas to help those living in a warzone

Ready for your NINE minutes of fame?
19 Sep 2013
Open mic night for science show-offs

Showcasing our fair access work
19 Sep 2013
Professor Les Ebdon, Director of the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) visited the campus recently to get a flavour of the University’s Widening Participation work.

UniValet closing for restructure
19 Sep 2013
New look service on its way

University hosts first Motor Neurone Disease DNA bank
19 Sep 2013
The UK’s first Motor Neurone Disease DNA bank, housed here at the University, will open its doors to the research community next month (October).

Staff benefits update
19 Sep 2013
It’s offers galore this week!

Animation14 launches!
19 Sep 2013
Creative computing competition set to inspire more schoolchildren

Automatic computer updates – working the night shift
19 Sep 2013
Log off to save work during regular system updates by IT Services

Urgent patch for Microsoft Internet Explorer
19 Sep 2013
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a vulnerability in Internet Explorer and it is important that all University computers and laptops have this applied.

Fire-fighter strike on Wednesday 25 September
20 Sep 2013
Advice on what to do if there is an incident on campus during the proposed Fire Brigades Union strike

Big Saturday: World Music at Manchester Museum
20 Sep 2013
Saturday 21 September, 11am-4pm Drop-in, free, all ages

Skulls, death and the Dark Ages
20 Sep 2013
at Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum Book Club
20 Sep 2013
Tuesday 24 September, 5.30-6.30pm

Course: Ice Age to Iron Age 10 week WEA course
20 Sep 2013
Starts Wednesday 25 Sep, 2.45-4.45pm

University Softball Team bring home the trophy!
21 Sep 2013
In the first ever Greater Manchester Workplace Games Softball competition played on 7 September, The University of Manchester team, brought together by Jennifer Simmons and Stephen Howard, beat off fierce competition from the Sefton Sharks, the BBC’s Beebs Batters and Catchers and the Manchester Public Health Panthers to win the coveted trophy.

Undergraduate University-Wide Open Days
23 Sep 2013
Our next Undergraduate Open Day for prospective undergraduate students will be taking place on Saturday, 5 October between 10am and 4pm.

Policy on the recording of lectures and other teaching and learning activities
23 Sep 2013
Information for academic staff from Professor Richard Reece, Associate Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students

Foundation Day celebrations
23 Sep 2013
Book your place at the Foundation Lecture and Honorary Degree Ceremony on Wednesday 16 October.

Monday 23 September is Bi Visibility Day
23 Sep 2013
Bi-visibility Day also known as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, has been marked each year since 1999 to highlight biphobia and to help people find the bisexual community.

Open Doors at the Whitworth Art Gallery
23 Sep 2013
The Whitworth Art Gallery is undergoing a new and exciting chapter in its history.

Managing in the Round - Bookings now being taken
23 Sep 2013
Managing in the Round is an integrated management development programme aimed at 'middle managers'.

Hear Professor Brian Cox speak about particle physics
23 Sep 2013
Tickets are available to hear Professor Brian Cox give a public lecture in University Place on Thursday 10 October.

Manchester Policy Blogs launches
23 Sep 2013
A new online initiative that provides researchers with the platform to engage new audiences on a range of public policy issues has been launched.

Would you like to be a Trustee?
24 Sep 2013
We are currently looking for a scheme member to join the board and become a trustee director of UMSS Ltd, the trustee company.

Interactive Schools Poetry Event with Ian McMillan
24 Sep 2013
Celebrate National Poetry Day 2013, in this interactive primary school poetry event with Ian McMillan. (1.30pm, Friday 4 October 2013, The Martin Harris Centre)

Issues with University Login Service
24 Sep 2013
On Monday 23rd September, an intermittent issue occurred with the Login Service (CAS) which affected access to services for staff and students, including My Manchester (staff and student portals), Blackboard, Student email and eScholar.

On the look out for Science Buskers
25 Sep 2013
Science Buskers are now being recruited to support events taking place during this year’s Manchester Science Festival (MSF).

Invitation to meet MRC Technology scientists
25 Sep 2013
As part of its Entrepreneurship Forum, UMIP (University of Manchester Intellectual Property), would like to offer you the opportunity of meeting Phil Coxon and Duncan Young from the MRCT Centre for Therapeutic Discovery.

International Women's Day 2014
25 Sep 2013
The theme for IWD 2014 is 'Women as Peacemakers' and coincides with the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I.

Places available on Health and Safety courses
25 Sep 2013
Book now!

Kids Rocket Night at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
25 Sep 2013
Make sure your half term goes out with a bang!

Jeanette Winterson “in Conversation” with Lynne Truss
25 Sep 2013
Don't miss Professor of Creative Writing Jeanette Winterson in conversation with writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss (6.30pm, Monday 30 September 2013, The Martin Harris Centre)

What's On at Jodrell Bank: Snowballs In Space, Kids Rocket and Telescope Night!
25 Sep 2013
Find out all about comets, asteroids and meteors in this interactive science show!

The Jodrell Bank Christmas Lectures
25 Sep 2013
This Christmas Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be hosting three consecutive evening lectures which form part of their very popular Lovell Lecture series

Girls Night Out at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
26 Sep 2013
Back by popular demand! The Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is looking for all budding Astronettes, Star-lettes and Cosmic Girls to come and join their Girls Night Out (Under the Stars) event on Saturday, 19th October at 7pm

First Semester 2013 Be Active courses
26 Sep 2013
Bookings are now available for activities to suit all, from gentle relaxation sessions to quick, hard workouts.

IT Know How Tip
26 Sep 2013
Find what you’re looking for with the IT Services Knowledge Base

Restored access to University IT services
26 Sep 2013
Your feedback welcome

IT Services for Research newsletter
26 Sep 2013
Latest edition now online

Staff benefits update
26 Sep 2013
It’s time to get out your gym wear as DeVere health clubs have a great offer for you!

Celebrate Black History Month during October
26 Sep 2013
Free events for everyone!

October’s Cycle to Work Event
26 Sep 2013
Manchester Metropolitan University hosts the next monthly cycle event, with a free breakfast (£3.50 voucher) in their Business School on Wednesday 2 October from 8.15am to 9am.

Manchester extends research ties with Brazilian universities
26 Sep 2013
The University of Manchester has signed a £100,000 cooperation agreement with Brazil’s leading scientific research funding agency to promote research links between the UK and the state of São Paulo.

Manchester Museum sings
27 Sep 2013
Fancy an afternoon of singing songs from around the world? Inspired by the Manchester Museum's collections on Sunday 29 September from 1pm to 3pm

School Governor Initiative Recruitment Event
27 Sep 2013
Drop-in sessions and lunchtime presentation on Tuesday, 22 October

University wins five Athena SWAN Awards
27 Sep 2013
Now eight Schools carry honour for their commitment to the recruitment, retention and progression of women

Students celebrate success at science awards night
27 Sep 2013
It was triple delight for The University of Manchester at the 2013 SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Student of the Year Awards announced in London last night (Thursday).

Urban Naturalist: Moss - at Manchester Museum on Saturday 28 September
27 Sep 2013
Urban Naturalist is a series of friendly, practical workshops run by leading naturalists

Collection Bites at Manchester Museum
28 Sep 2013
Join Dr Nick Merriman, Director of the Manchester Museum, for a unique insight into prehistoric Britain on Wednesday 2 October, from 1pm to 2pm.

Baby Explorers at Manchester Museum
29 Sep 2013
Sensory play and interactive story sessions for babies who aren’t walking yet.

askHR: for instant answers to your HR-related queries
30 Sep 2013
Do you have any queries on HR-related matters, such as terms and conditions, pay, benefits, pensions, policies, equality and diversity, recruitment or training?

Save the date for the MAHSC Roadshow for University staff
30 Sep 2013
On 9 October (10-11.30am) in the Michael Smith Lecture Theatre.

Science Minister visits the National Graphene Institute
30 Sep 2013
Science Minister David Willetts MP today visited the site of the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester, which will be the UK's national centre for research into the wonder material.

Chinese Language courses at The Confucius Institute in 2013
30 Sep 2013
Sign up now for 10-week beginner and intermediate language courses commencing from the week beginning 30 September 2013

International Police Registration
30 Sep 2013
Please advise international students that they will now have to arrange an appointment with the police directly

A bite of the Apple for IT Services
30 Sep 2013
IT Services introduces Apple support from 7 October

Chroma: Art meets science
30 Sep 2013
Manchester Science Festival event on Saturday, 26 October 2013 (3.30pm - 5.30pm) in G51, Chemistry Building

Blackboard unavailable/at risk on Friday, 4 October 2013 between 1am and 5am BST
30 Sep 2013
Following earlier issues you may have experienced with Blackboard, maintenance will be undertaken on Friday, 4 October 2013 between the hours of 1am and 5am BST.