News archive – September 2017
Centre for New Writing students publish anthology of new writing
01 Sep 2017
The Manchester Anthology 2017 will be launched on Thursday 7 September at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
News and updates from Media Services
01 Sep 2017
Over the summer, there have been significant upgrades to audio visual facilities across campus
Martin Harris Centre Autumn 2017 Season Announced
04 Sep 2017
The Centre is a performance space at the heart of the campus with a varied programme of arts events, many of which are free
The countdown to the Sustainability Challenge begins!
04 Sep 2017
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day, 2 weeks to go - The Sustainability Challenge is on Tuesday, 19 September
Research Data Storage maintenance
04 Sep 2017
We’re performing upgrades and maintenance on the central Research Data Storage (RDS) system, which is sometimes known as Isilon
Students aim to create the world’s first spaceplane
04 Sep 2017
Watch Professor Brian Cox on his latest BBC TV programme
05 Sep 2017
The 21st Century Race for Space starts tonight (Tuesday) on BBC2 from 9pm
Bus gates on Oxford Road now fully operational
05 Sep 2017
Motorists are reminded that Oxford Road’s bus gates are fully operational from Monday, 4 September
Make a date for the Students' Union reopening
05 Sep 2017
Biko Street opens on 13 September at the Students' Union - join us for a £2 lunch!
Vital Topics: In Conversation with Richard Solomons
05 Sep 2017
The event is on Thursday, 28 September at Alliance Manchester Business School East from 5:45pm until 8pm with the outgoing chief executive of International Hotels Group (IHG)
Take part in a 5-minute survey on university reputation
05 Sep 2017
The Knowledge Partnership, an independent market research company, will be conducting the research on behalf of us and nine other Russell Group universities
Wood Street Mission lottery winner
05 Sep 2017
Announcing the winner of the September 2017 draw
WATCH: AskMe is back!
06 Sep 2017
Give our new students a warm welcome
Staff benefits update – 6 September 2017
06 Sep 2017
This week there are some great new discounts and highlights of some of our popular benefits and payroll giving scheme!
50 Years of Pulsars
06 Sep 2017
Jodrell Bank celebrates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the first pulsar
Festival of new cinema, digital culture and art in Peak District National Park
06 Sep 2017
In 100 million years, what will the geology on the site of an abandoned server farm be like?
Christie’s Bistro reopens after summer maintenance works
06 Sep 2017
New menus, new coffee and a new look!
Feedback workshops for technical staff
06 Sep 2017
TEaM (Technical Excellence at Manchester) is the staff network dedicated to raising the profile of technical staff
Greenhouse Cafe shortlisted for sustainable restaurant award
06 Sep 2017
The Greenhouse Cafe on the ground floor of the George Kenyon Building is popular with staff and students alike
Rwanda’s youngest government minister
06 Sep 2017
Scholarship student becomes Rwanda’s youngest ever government minister
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Year?
07 Sep 2017
This is a reminder about the annual process of activating and preparing your Blackboard course space (Bb course) ready for Start of Year (SoY)
Alumni volunteer wins prestigious CASE Europe award
07 Sep 2017
Hian Seng Tang recognised for promoting the connection between the Asia-Pacific region and our University
Staff Survey 2017 update
07 Sep 2017
Action planning well underway
07 Sep 2017
University of Manchester researchers together with their UK and overseas collaborators have found out that more than one third of 1,400 people with high blood pressure have not been taking their blood pressure medication.
Ballroom and Latin for Beginners
08 Sep 2017
Lunchtime dance class for beginners starts Wednesday 27 September, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Don’t bin your tins!
08 Sep 2017
We’re collecting tins or packets of food to benefit Manchester-based charity Lifeshare
Celebrate Cycle to Work Day with Dr Bike and prizes
08 Sep 2017
Join in the nationwide celebration of cycling on Wednesday, 13 September
Submissions now open for Cheltenham Science Festival 2018
08 Sep 2017
Cheltenham Science Festival is a 6-day programme of shows, talks, workshops, interactive exhibits and more, held during June 2018
Extended student access to Blackboard
08 Sep 2017
Student access is now live
Step 9 of 12 - written by Rob Hayes and directed by Nick Clarke
11 Sep 2017
On Friday 22 September, 7pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
11 Sep 2017
Scientists have revealed that some of Earth’s atmosphere may have been brought to the planet by comets billions of years ago.
WATCH: The Search For A New Earth
11 Sep 2017
Professor Danielle George joins Professor Stephen Hawking in landmark BBC film
EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Call for Proposals
12 Sep 2017
Call for proposals deadline is Wednesday, 18 October
Temporary changes to George Kenyon Square
12 Sep 2017
The landscaped area of George Kenyon Square between the IT building and the Alan Turing Building has been temporarily taken out of commission
Cyclists urged to dismount around Brunswick Park
12 Sep 2017
Keeping cyclists and pedestrians safe during Brunswick Park construction works
The Sustainability Seminar Series restarts this month
12 Sep 2017
The Sustainability Series is returning, starting with a seminar hosted by Tyndall Manchester
New exhibition on The Reformation opens at John Rylands Library
12 Sep 2017
Explore our exhibition and see a rare copy of Luther’s 95 theses, as well as a letter handwritten by Luther himself
University desk calendars out now!
13 Sep 2017
Get all set for the start the academic year with our popular planning tool
Students' Union reopening delayed
13 Sep 2017
Unfortunately Biko Street will not be open today due to an electricity failure
Shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards 2017
13 Sep 2017
Our lecture capture service gets nominated as Tech Innovation of the Year
It's Welcome Week!
13 Sep 2017
Let's make our new students feel at home here on campus
University launches Lemn Sissay Law Bursaries
13 Sep 2017
First of its kind bursary to address black and minority ethnic under-representation in higher education and the professions
North West Biotech Initiative is recruiting exceptional leaders
13 Sep 2017
Roles except Chair/Co-Chair are open to highly motivated undergraduates, master's students, early-stage professionals and post-doctoral researchers
Staff benefits update – 13 September 2017
13 Sep 2017
We have some great new offers to kick off autumn for you including a spa package at the Macdonald Hotel
Undergraduate Open Days - Saturday, 30 September & Saturday, 14 October
13 Sep 2017
With the undergraduate open days fast approaching, staff from across the University may be receiving queries as to what is taking place on the day
Professor Bina Agarwal wins prestigious Balzan Prize
13 Sep 2017
The Global Development Institute academic was recognised in the gender studies category for her “heroic” work studying women’s contributions to agriculture in India
Literature Live: Sinéad Morrissey and Douglas Dunn
14 Sep 2017
On Monday 9 October, 7.30pm, at the Martin Harris Centre. Part of Manchester Literature Festival.
University Public Engagement Framework launched
14 Sep 2017
The University has a long legacy of outstanding public engagement work and we want to build on this to support our staff and students
14 Sep 2017
The public are invited to download a free app to track their seasonal allergy symptoms and to help researchers understand more about why the frequency of allergies are increasing.
Lucy Swinton's head shave and 100K run fundraising challenge!
14 Sep 2017
Lucy is fundraising for two charities and donating her hair to the Little Princess Trust
Levenshulme Market returns to campus for tasty treats
14 Sep 2017
Levenshulme Market is kicking off the brand new academic year with a special night market on Saturday, 16 September from 4pm until 8pm on Bridgeford Street
Actively Managing Your Mood
14 Sep 2017
A 5-week course for staff starting Monday, 25 September
A Chinese theme this Saturday at the Museum
15 Sep 2017
Big Saturday at Manchester Museum will have Chinese art, origami, and poetry
Lane closure near Sackville Street for utility works
15 Sep 2017
Sackville Street will be down to one lane between Major Street and Portland Street
University ranked in THE's global top 50 for Arts and Humanities
15 Sep 2017
The University has increased its ranking by two places in the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Ranking for Arts and Humanities
Workshop for researchers interested in outreach activities
15 Sep 2017
A free public engagement training opportunity on engaging with secondary schools
Researchers into Management programme
15 Sep 2017
Our highly successful Researchers into Management programme is an Institute of Leadership and Management accredited course designed exclusively for research staff
Take part in a 5-minute survey on university reputation
15 Sep 2017
The Knowledge Partnership, an independent market research company, will be conducting the research on behalf of us and nine other Russell Group universities
Schuster Annexe proposals
16 Sep 2017
The proposals for the new extension to the physics and astronomy Schuster Building have been revealed
Change of name for Division of Student Life
18 Sep 2017
Now known as Division of Campus Life (DCL)
New test for childhood genetic disorders ‘transformational’
18 Sep 2017
The gruelling way doctors are often forced to diagnose a group of rare genetic disorders in children could be transformed by a new test developed by University of Manchester researchers.
The University of Manchester Distinguished Lecture 2017
18 Sep 2017
Join Professor Tim O’Brien on a journey and see how we came to understand our place in the universe
The Sustainability Challenge begins!
19 Sep 2017
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge is today (Tuesday, 19 September)
Explore China during free taster week
19 Sep 2017
Try out a range of language tasters, arts and craft activities and seminars at the Confucius Institute
Health and fitness classes this semester
19 Sep 2017
All the news on keeping fit and active this autumn
Bus strike threat
19 Sep 2017
Disruption to First Manchester passengers during every Monday of October if industrial action goes ahead
Biko Street is open!
19 Sep 2017
A new place for staff to eat and meet
Let’s celebrate Bi Visibility Day
19 Sep 2017
University to fly the flag - and more - on Saturday, 23 September
Share, inspire, involve…
19 Sep 2017
University launches its public engagement framework
Do schools outreach from your desk
19 Sep 2017
I'm a Scientist and I’m an Engineer are online STEM outreach competitions that get scientists and engineers talking about their work with school students across the UK
Take part in a 5-minute survey on university reputation
19 Sep 2017
The Knowledge Partnership, an independent market research company, will be conducting the research on behalf of us and nine other Russell Group universities
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19 Sep 2017
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Calling all potential science buskers!
20 Sep 2017
If you love science and engaging with the public then join our science busking team!
Free legal advice by appointment on campus
20 Sep 2017
The School of Law Legal Advice Centre is currently taking enquiries for appointments, starting later this month
Staff benefits update – 20 September 2017
20 Sep 2017
Offers this week from the University Language Centre, Pure Gym, Gro Company, the Palace Theatre and savings on travel!
Soccermatics: this year's Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture
20 Sep 2017
This popular annual evening event hosted by the School of Mathematics will take place this year on Thursday, 19 October
WATCH: Our amazing Sustainability Challenge
21 Sep 2017
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day – welcome to Manchester
Launch of new widening participation website for post-16 learners
21 Sep 2017
All our widening participation schemes are now grouped together under Access Manchester
Get fit for Christmas with Uni Fit!
21 Sep 2017
Get 2018 off to a flying start and receive a free 2 month membership to Uni Fit group training, worth over £100
Come to our Foundation Day Celebrations
21 Sep 2017
Graduate Gulwali Passarlay to give our prestigious Foundation Lecture – From a war zone to the lecture theatre
WATCH: Taking action on Staff Survey
21 Sep 2017
Senior leaders discuss key themes from each area of the University
"Forgiving is easy, forgetting is a different story"
21 Sep 2017
Opening Drama Production for the Autumn Season at the Martin Harris Centre on Friday 22 September, 7pm
21 Sep 2017
A University of Manchester test on the mucus lining of the intestine, performed in mice, has found changes in bacteria that could lead to inflammatory bowel disease 12 weeks earlier than previously possible through looking at stool samples, leading to the possibility of earlier diagnosis and better management of the disease in humans
University to mark NHS’s 70th Birthday with first shared social history
21 Sep 2017
The University will create a multimedia resource of the National Health Service, marking the institution’s 70th anniversary, thanks to £785k National Lottery funding
TfGM officially launches Oxford Road transformation plus bus priority scheme
21 Sep 2017
Key partners and stakeholders gathered today (Thursday, 21 September) to mark the completion of Oxford Road improvements and Greater Manchester’s Bus Priority Package
Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
22 Sep 2017
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus
Science Uncovered Manchester
22 Sep 2017
European Researchers' Night at Manchester Museum
Call for Papers: World Symposium on Climate Change Communication, Manchester
23 Sep 2017
Communicating climate change across society
Combatting climate change through our buildings
25 Sep 2017
As we mark World Green Building Week, we look at steps taken to make our campus more sustainable
Ballroom and Latin for Beginners
25 Sep 2017
Lunchtime classes start Wednesday 27 September, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
FREE Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Trumpet Recital by Gary Farr
25 Sep 2017
On Thursday 28 September, 1.10pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
Bus and rail strike action
25 Sep 2017
Disruption to services in October
Macmillan Coffee Morning – including Chinese cuisine
25 Sep 2017
Help Alliance Manchester Business School celebrate its international credentials – and raise charity cash
Sixty Second Skills
25 Sep 2017
Sign up quick – and get the chance to win a prize!
New guidance on expenses claims and alcoholic drinks
25 Sep 2017
University’s Finance Committee has agreed some changes to our financial procedures
University holds annual Big Careers Fair
25 Sep 2017
Encourage our students to go along and meet over 140 leading employers
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
25 Sep 2017
Students in the final year of their optometry degree provide a clinical service to members of the public as part of their training
Manchester University Music Society Welcome Concert
26 Sep 2017
On Sunday 1 October, 5pm, at the Martin Harris Centre
30 years of Black History Month: Where are we now?
26 Sep 2017
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network Group and Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre host celebration
Dr Joanne Jordan nominated for Research in Film Awards
26 Sep 2017
Film explores Global Development Institute research on living with climate change through the eyes of Bangladeshi slum dwellers
Join the ResLife Team as a Deputy Residential Life Officer!
26 Sep 2017
An exciting opportunity to support students in halls
IT login performance issues
26 Sep 2017
At approximately 10am today (Tuesday 26 September), we noticed a significant decrease in the performance of IT logins through the central authentication service
Take part in a 5-minute survey on university reputation
26 Sep 2017
The Knowledge Partnership, an independent market research company, will be conducting the research on behalf of us and nine other Russell Group universities
YouTube used to demonstrate Chemistry's biggest breakthroughs
27 Sep 2017
YouTube brings to life some of the School of Chemistry's biggest scientific breakthroughs here at the University
Vote for your hard-working colleagues in IT Service Week!
27 Sep 2017
IT Service Week runs from Monday, 2 to Friday, 6 October
British Science Week 2018
27 Sep 2017
Would you like to be part of our Science Fair for British Science Week 2018?
Our Association of University Administrators wants you!
27 Sep 2017
Join the community for Higher Education professionals and enhance your career
Staff benefits update – 27 September 2017
27 Sep 2017
Cotswold Outdoor have extended their 15% discount and the Royal Exchange has a great new offer for you and a chance to win a pair of tickets!
Join the University's running community
27 Sep 2017
Meet colleagues, have fun, get fit
Welcome from Head of School
27 Sep 2017
A warm welcome to all of you and especially to those of you who are joining the School staff at this time.
Our Association of University Administrators wants you!
28 Sep 2017
Join the community for Higher Education professionals and enhance your career
Mindfulness drop in sessions
28 Sep 2017
Learn to manage stress differently
Eat cake for a good cause
28 Sep 2017
Join Manchester Student Homes for its Macmillan Coffee Morning
Launch of Work and Equalities Institute at Alliance Manchester Business School
28 Sep 2017
Developing new interdisciplinary approaches to address core policy and identify fair work and employment arrangements
We have more in common…
28 Sep 2017
Our Chancellor Lemn Sissay’s poem celebrates diverse community of Old Trafford
WATCH: Just the first of many poems…
28 Sep 2017
University hosts competition for local school students that inspires all of us to celebrate National Poetry Day
Our technology transfer company welcomes Dr Rick Watson
28 Sep 2017
Rick joins UMIP to engage with academic innovators and identify and assess our Intellectual Property for commercialisation
Completion of roadworks on Higher Cambridge Street
28 Sep 2017
Roadworks due to end on Monday (2 October) – thank you for your patience
3D digital model of ‘death drag’ left by prehistoric squid
28 Sep 2017
An international team of scientists have uncovered the amazing story of a 150 million year old fossil ‘squid’ and have digitally recreated the fossil using 3D modelling technology.
Tuesday street market back for lunchtime treats
29 Sep 2017
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market is back on campus
An Evening of Poetry with Chancellor Lemn Sissay
29 Sep 2017
Award-winning poet Lemn Sissay will be performing a selection of new and favourite poems on Saturday 7 October at the Martin Harris Centre.
New Director of Faculty Operations, Biology, Medicine and Health
29 Sep 2017