News archive – October 2010

Professional Development Network Conference
04 Oct 2010
On Thursday 18 November from 10am - 2pm

The British Heart Foundation's Big Donation Campaign at the University
04 Oct 2010
Please check your wardrobes and give a little (or a lot!)

Ageing and frailty expert to give public lecture in Manchester
04 Oct 2010
A world-renowned expert on ageing and frailty is to give a public lecture at The University of Manchester today (Monday, 4 October).

Football Family Fun Day
04 Oct 2010
On 16 October at Wythenshawe Sports Ground

Free lunchtime concert in aid of Pakistan Flood Appeal
04 Oct 2010
On Thursday 7 October in Martin Harris Centre

Teaching Excellence Awards 2010/11
04 Oct 2010
Now open for submissions

Aircraft software puts greener, quieter flights on the horizon
05 Oct 2010
Aeroplanes could be far better for the environment, create less noise and be safer for passengers thanks to new software developed by a University of Manchester academic.

University of Manchester scientists win the Nobel Prize for Physics
05 Oct 2010
Two scientists who discovered graphene at The University of Manchester have today been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds
05 Oct 2010
A few tickets still remaining

Wood Street Lottery winner
05 Oct 2010
October winning number announced

Oxfam appeals for unwanted text books
05 Oct 2010
Science and medicine books in particular demand

New 'eProg' system to assist postgraduate research students
05 Oct 2010
Find out all about eProg and how it can help you

Reminder to all users of centrally timetabled (CT) rooms
06 Oct 2010
Centrally provided IT account name and password required for access

Manchester goes mobile!
06 Oct 2010
Access to Blackboard 9 courses on a wide range of devices

Blackboard 9 goes live!
06 Oct 2010
Introducing the University's upgraded learning management system

Green in the City
06 Oct 2010
New exhibition showing how Manchester is taking on climate change

Pay and Grading Implementation - update
06 Oct 2010
Timetable for issue of letters to staff in non-Faculty areas

Graduate rocks in Delhi
06 Oct 2010
A graduate from The University of Manchester has won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Oxjam music event with The Black Knights
06 Oct 2010
On Saturday 9 October at Jabez Clegg

New Manchester Universities' Rush Hour Choir
06 Oct 2010
On Monday evenings from 27 September

Remembering Peterloo: View the Peterloo Relief Fund Account Book
06 Oct 2010
Ar John Rylands Library on 7 and 30 October

Enhanced service levels in centrally timetabled rooms
06 Oct 2010
Summary of changes and guidelines for users

At The Manchester Museum: Big Saturday and talk on 9 October ...
06 Oct 2010
... and An Infinity of Things Showcase Lecture on 13 October

Nobel Laureate to give Sustainable Consumption Institute Annual Lecture
07 Oct 2010
Climate Change: The Missing Institutions on 21 October

Laureates to speak at Frontiers in Photon Science
07 Oct 2010
International symposium on 13-14 October

Information for late arrival international students
07 Oct 2010
Videos of Orientation Programme talks and President's Formal Welcome can be viewed online

Manchester rules science top ten
07 Oct 2010
The University of Manchester dominates a new guide to the 100 most important people in British science, with three academics listed in the top ten.

Martin Amis Public Event: Literature & Film
07 Oct 2010
Celebrated screenwriter Andrew Davies joins Martin Amis on 11 October

October is Black History Month
07 Oct 2010
Events on campus throughout the month

Crime reduction events including free overt cycle marking
07 Oct 2010
Bring along your bike for free marking and registration

Estates Strategy 2010 - 2020
07 Oct 2010
A bold new vision for the future of the campus has been approved by the University’s Board of Governors

News from SPORT: Kettlebell Conditioning for staff ...
07 Oct 2010
... plus osteoporosis testing at reduced rate

Staff Survey 2010
07 Oct 2010
Help to identify the issues that concern us all

UniLife/Staff Update: October issues online
07 Oct 2010
Keep your work address details updated for print copies

Great wine-tasting at Tabley House!
08 Oct 2010
Compare Old and New World wines on 20 October

Get Walking event
08 Oct 2010
Step out for Plymouth Grove and Whitworth Park on 12 October

Hidden Glory: Dorothy Hodgkin in her own words
11 Oct 2010
At the Lowry Studio on 25 October

FoodOnCampus offers discount party packages for the festive season ...
11 Oct 2010
... and kosher sandwiches now on sale in University Place

More than 8000 students get new recycling facilities
12 Oct 2010
The University of Manchester and Manchester City Council have worked together to launch a recycling scheme for students living in University halls of residence.

Video of President's Open Meeting
13 Oct 2010
View recording of 11 October event online

Memorial for Lord Flowers of Queen’s Gate (1924-2010)
13 Oct 2010
On 11 November at Imperial College London

Poor education and training fuels reliance on migrant construction workers
13 Oct 2010
The construction industry could be devastated by a short-term over-reliance on migrant EU workers because of a lack of skills training, a new publication warns.

Burns and Byron in Scottish, British and European Romanticism
13 Oct 2010
Conference on 4-5 December 2010 in Samuel Alexander Building

TL45: PASS Demystified
13 Oct 2010
Places available on 27 October 2010, 1pm-4.30pm

Discount fitness offers exclusive to staff
13 Oct 2010
SPORT Manchester has arranged exclusive deals for all members of University staff with Total Fitness

Free lunchtime concert by one of Britain's leading piano duos
13 Oct 2010
On Thursday 14 October in the Martin Harris Centre

Shameless star narrates extraordinary episode in Christie history
13 Oct 2010
One-day exhibition at Withington site on Thursday 14 October

Tickets still available for Foundation Day
14 Oct 2010
Event on 20 October includes a tribute to the late Professor Alan Gilbert

President's filmed Q&A session
14 Oct 2010
Submit your questions by Friday 22 October

The Browne Review
14 Oct 2010
Key recommendations and President's comments

Staff changes in Directorate of Finance
14 Oct 2010
Announcement of changes to take place by end of 2010

See CMFT Research in Action at MRI
14 Oct 2010
Research and Innovation Exhibition on 29 November

Come and see CEL's meeting and conference facilities - and enjoy a free lunch
15 Oct 2010
Open afternoon on Friday 29 October

Progress on Professional Support Services Reviews
15 Oct 2010
Summary document now online

Events at The Manchester Museum
15 Oct 2010
Puppet show, Cafe Politique talk, Chinese history and poetry reading

Vacancies for Residential Pastoral Advisers in Woolton and Victoria Halls
18 Oct 2010
Applications invited by Friday 22 October

Turnitin 2 released
18 Oct 2010
New version of online course submission system available

Green Aeroplane Challenge: Manchester Science Festival event
18 Oct 2010
On 23 and 25 October at Museum of Science and Industry

Dave Haslam helps to launch first academic study of The Smiths
18 Oct 2010
MUP book launch on 26 November at Waterstone's, Deansgate

Manchester Science Festival events at John Rylands Library, Deansgate
18 Oct 2010
Your chance to design the covers for the Library's event guides

Foundation Day to be marked by tribute to Professor Alan Gilbert
19 Oct 2010
The sixth anniversary of the University’s inauguration by Her Majesty the Queen is to be marked with a tribute to the late Professor Alan Gilbert on Wednesday, October 20.

Free lunchtime concert by female jazz a cappella quartet
19 Oct 2010
On 21 October at the Martin Harris Centre

National Teaching Fellowships - Expression of Interest
19 Oct 2010
Expressions of interest invited by 29 November

Get Car Sharing - who shares wins!
19 Oct 2010
Sign up online at liftshare and qualify for Car Share parking permit

Study Abroad Fair
19 Oct 2010
On 26 October in Whitworth Hall

MS60: Child Protection Policy and Guidance courses
20 Oct 2010
New dates available at STDU

Seeking Perfection?
20 Oct 2010
Free public event exploring enhancement on 26 October

Christmas at Chancellors
20 Oct 2010
Catering for all options in December

Christmas at The Manchester Museum
20 Oct 2010
Book your lunch or dinner in a unique setting this December

The 2010 UMSA Old Skool Christmas Party
20 Oct 2010
On Friday 17 December in Barnes Wallis Building

Help promote the Postgraduate Study Fair and Law Fair to students
20 Oct 2010
Helping undergraduates with their career choices

Events and activities at the Martin Harris Centre
20 Oct 2010
Stand-up comedy (2-for-1 offer) and a light show in sound

Discount party packages for the festive season
20 Oct 2010
Barnes Wallis Suite caters for parties large and small

Sport, health and fitness opportunities for staff
20 Oct 2010
Sign up for this semester

Lunchtime walk on Tuesday
20 Oct 2010
Get out of the office, lab, library or lecture theatre for an hour!

Loads of Manchester Science Festival events at The Manchester Museum next week
20 Oct 2010
Including talks, knitting and half-term activities

Free event - The life and times of black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
21 Oct 2010
On 29 October at Royal Northern College of Music

Nobel prize winner delivers SCI annual lecture
21 Oct 2010
The University of Manchester’s Sustainable Consumption Institute is to host Nobel Prize winner Professor Tom Schelling who is to deliver its annual lecture today (21 October).

“Outstanding research” of Manchester lecturer wins top award
21 Oct 2010
A senior lecturer from The University of Manchester has been given a prestigious award by the Royal Institute of British Architects for her anthropological research of architecture.

Residential Pastoral Advisor vacancies
21 Oct 2010
Applications invited by Friday 29 October

Vince Cable visits Manchester
21 Oct 2010
The Rt Hon Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, visited The University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC) earlier today.

MANTIS Festival Fall 2010
22 Oct 2010
Weekend of electroacoustic concerts: 29–31 October

Energy conference starts today
22 Oct 2010
The University of Manchester is hosting a national conference for young engineers based around the theme of energy.

Carriageway surfacing - London Road junction with Fairfield Street
25 Oct 2010
Traffic restrictions on 30 and 31 October

Don't miss singer-songwriter Kate Walsh!
25 Oct 2010
In concert at Martin Harris Centre on 2 November

Fire safety - what to do, and what not to do!
25 Oct 2010
Lessons learned from fire evacuations

Celebrating David Broomhead’s contribution to interdisciplinary research
26 Oct 2010
Event on 15/16 November to mark mathematician's 60th birthday

Sport, health and fitness opportunities for staff
26 Oct 2010
Five-a-side football, coaching, health and fitness, sports volunteering and fundraising

Payroll Office relocates to Simon Building
27 Oct 2010
Limited service available on 29 October and 1 November

Cigarettes and smoking bans: the science and the history
27 Oct 2010
Manchester Science Festival event on Thursday 28 October

Manchester Science Festival events at The Manchester Museum on Fri/Sat
27 Oct 2010
– including a history of chocolate talk, China space activities, bee knitting and Rangoli

News from FoodOnCampus
27 Oct 2010
Hug Mug, Taste Manchester menus, Eats opening hours and Barnes Wallis Christmas packages

Do something amazing - give blood!
28 Oct 2010
On Thursday 4 November in the Barnes Wallis Building

USS consultation
28 Oct 2010
Consultation period open until 22 December

Wednesday five-a-side league
28 Oct 2010
You can still enter into the campus five-a-side league

University websites migrated to latest version of CMS
28 Oct 2010
StaffNet and StudentNet have now been successfully migrated to the latest version of the content management system

Drinking up time: science and alcohol since the seventeenth century
28 Oct 2010
Manchester Science Festival event on Friday 29 October

Try the new Taste Manchester menus
29 Oct 2010
Showcasing the selection of brand new Taste Manchester buffet and meeting menus

Fancy taking up a new sport?
29 Oct 2010
Consider joining one of our beginner or 'next step' coaching courses

A policy on policies
29 Oct 2010
The Board of Governors has approved the Policy Framework document

November's Cycle to Work event
29 Oct 2010
All routes meet at MMU on Wednesday 3 November

Early Retirement and Voluntary Severance Scheme update
29 Oct 2010
Deadline for applications extended to Monday 31 January 2011