News archive – October 2011

Manchester Science Festival: 22-30 October 2011
03 Oct 2011
Dust off your lab coat, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty at Manchester Science Festival 2011.

University gives project managers a boost with joint Masters course
03 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester has launched an international, industry-led MSc to produce the next generation of world-class project managers.

UniLife and Staff Update are back!
03 Oct 2011
Read the first issues of the 2011/12 session online.

Be enchanted by John Hegley's poetic genius
03 Oct 2011
On Saturday 8 October (8pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Changes to recruitment
03 Oct 2011
Online applications being launched later this month

£50m boost for graphene research
03 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester welcomes the £50m investment announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne into graphene, the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material.

Road closures in Manchester
04 Oct 2011
The City Council's Highway Services will be carrying out surfacing works on a number of roads from w/c Sunday 9 October.

Extension of deadline for submitting abstracts for BII Showcase
04 Oct 2011
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the Biomedical Imaging Institute (BII) Showcase on 8 November has been extended to Wednesday 12 October.

Wood Street Mission Lottery
04 Oct 2011
Announcing the winner for October.

Sponsor a frog at The Manchester Museum ...
04 Oct 2011
... or go on a lunchtime tour of the stores at the Museum or Whitworth Art Gallery.

Gourmet Evening at Chancellors Hotel
05 Oct 2011
Last chance to book for this season's Gourmet Evening on Friday 28 October (7pm prompt) – call 0161 907 7414.

News from SPORT Manchester
05 Oct 2011
Zumbathon Charity Workout * Health, fitness and wellbeing courses * Free swim * Reduced rate bone density testing * New five-a-side pitches

Save money on booking experience days or buying wine
05 Oct 2011
Check out this week's great new offers and all the other benefits available to staff.

Christie’s Bistro: Latest news and information
05 Oct 2011
New menu launch * Foundation Day * Charging to account * Facebook and Twitter

Free lunchtime concert by Soriah, Tuvan throat singer
05 Oct 2011
On Thursday 6 October (1.10pm) in Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

University Place Cafe and Shop closure
05 Oct 2011
The Café and Shop in University Place will close at 1.30pm on Wednesday 12 October due to the Foundation Day event.

Enriching the Student Experience
05 Oct 2011
Last chance to apply for funding for small projects.

No alarms without smoke?
06 Oct 2011
An evacuation alarm can signify a fire, flood, chemical or gas leak, or suspicious package: leave the building immediately and make sure that students and new members of staff follow your lead.

Early Retirement and Voluntary Severance (ERVS) Scheme 2011
06 Oct 2011
Announcement of extension to scheme.

Poetry reading by Simon Armitage
06 Oct 2011
On 11 October, one of the UK’s best known and most appreciated contemporary poets and writers of fiction will read from his work at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre.

UMSS – proposed changes
06 Oct 2011
Following a review, the University is proposing to make some changes to UMSS and is consulting with campus trade unions, members and affected employees about the proposals.

Monkeying around at the start of the Manchester Science Festival
06 Oct 2011
Professor Brian Cox ushers in this year’s Manchester Science Festival with his brilliant and irreverent BBC Radio 4 show at The University of Manchester next week.

Last chance to sign up for first semester health and fitness courses
06 Oct 2011
There are still places left on some of the eight-week health, fitness and wellbeing enrolment courses which start week commencing 17 October.

We want your views on Public Engagement!
07 Oct 2011
Ekos Consulting are conducting a short online survey of perceptions related to public engagement as part of the evaluation of the Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement.

BII Symposium: IP and Commercialisation of Imaging Technologies
07 Oct 2011
On Wednesday 19 October 2011 (1pm) in Room 2.220, University Place.

Student Support Forum
07 Oct 2011
The next Student Support Forum is on Wednesday 12 October 2011 in Roscoe 1.008.

Field of genes: DNA testing to find future Olympic champions
07 Oct 2011
Free public event organised by Nowgen on Tuesday 25 October 2011 (6.30–8pm) at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Speaking about God: public lecture by Cardinal Raymond Burke, Vatican City
07 Oct 2011
On Tuesday 11 October (7.15pm sharp) in Whitworth Hall.

Precious Litter: Qing imperial craft production and intangible cultural heritage
07 Oct 2011
Public talk by Professor Dagmar Schaefer on Wednesday 26 October (12.30 -1.30pm) in The Kanaris Theatre, The Manchester Museum.

Public Lecture: "Evidence Based Peacekeeping in Darfur" by Dr Alex de Waal
10 Oct 2011
On 13 October 2011 (5pm to 7.45pm) in University Place Lecture Theatre A.

Celebrate Black History Month!
10 Oct 2011
Activities and events are taking place throughout October to celebrate Black History Month!

Graphene’s ‘Big Mac’ creates next generation of chips
10 Oct 2011
Scientists at the University of Manchester have come one step closer to creating the next generation of computer chips using wonder material graphene.

Antiques Evening at Tabley!
10 Oct 2011
The Friends of Tabley’s new autumn programme of events gets off to a cracking start with a great evening devoted to a subject of increasing interest - antiques. And they have a star speaker as a central attraction.

Student Mental Health Policy and Guidance
10 Oct 2011
Re-launch of online information source for staff supporting students with mental ill-health problems.

Tóibín Hollinghurst event sells out
10 Oct 2011
Acclaimed novelist and journalist Colm Tóibín, newly appointed as Professor of Creative Writing at The University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing, today hosts the first in a series of high-profile public events.

Deadline for submission of abstracts for BII Showcase
10 Oct 2011
Final reminder: abstracts for the Biomedical Imaging Institute (BII) Showcase must be submitted by Wednesday 12 October.

Acclaimed Chinese author Zhu Wen in conversation with Julia Lovell
10 Oct 2011
Limited free tickets available for University staff on Sunday 23 October (4.30pm) at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation.

A stamp of approval - 'J' is for Jodrell
11 Oct 2011
The world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory has been chosen to represent the letter 'J' in a new set of stamps featuring an A to Z of iconic landmarks from all four countries in the UK.

Ancient Egypt Big Sat & Urban Harvest (15/16 Oct) at The Manchester Museum
11 Oct 2011
Showcase lecture (Wednesday 19 October): Where did that bone go? 150 years of cave archaeology and museum collections.

Open meeting with the President and Vice-Chancellor
12 Oct 2011
All staff welcome on Wednesday 19 October (12.30pm) in Lecture Theatre A, University Place.

Alex de Waal to speak on peacekeeping in Darfur
12 Oct 2011
The Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation Alex de Waal is to speak about the violence in Darfur at The University of Manchester this week (13 October)

News from FoodOnCampus
12 Oct 2011
Win £100 of High Street Gift Vouchers * Kick start the day with yummy hot porridge * Looking for a warm, delicious lunch? * Vending machines

UMSA Children's Christmas Party
12 Oct 2011
On Sunday 11 December 2011 (12 noon) at The Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre.

UMSS Roadshows
12 Oct 2011
Find out more about the proposed changes to the scheme at events on 13, 14, 17 and 18 October.

News from SPORT Manchester
12 Oct 2011
Zumbathon Charity Workout * Sign up for first semester health and fitness courses * Reduced rate bone density testing * National Lottery Olympic Park Run * Snow falls on University Place * Scholarship athlete's achievements of the month

Free lunchtime concert: Enjoy chamber works with Northern Baroque
12 Oct 2011
On Thursday 13 October 2011 (1.10pm) in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre.

Staff benefits update
12 Oct 2011
20% discount for Polar at RNCM * Nicky Clarke Deluxe Certificate for £49.95 * £10 best available seats for Godspell 40th Anniversary Show

Get Walking Keep Walking
12 Oct 2011
Take in Plymouth Grove Park and Whitworth Park on Tuesday 18 October (12.30pm).

Sir Alex receives University's highest honour on Foundation Day
12 Oct 2011
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has this evening received an honorary degree from The University of Manchester to mark his 25 years in charge of the club. The award also recognises his role in shaping Manchester’s worldwide reputation.

"Does God Exist?" public debate
12 Oct 2011
On Wednesday 26 October (7.30 pm) in University Place, Lecture Theatre B.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre needs your vote!
13 Oct 2011
Shortlisted for ‘Best Tourism Event 2011’ in the Marketing Cheshire Awards.

Jodrell Bank given Royal seal of approval
13 Oct 2011
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, praised the achievements of astronomers and scientists at Jodrell Bank on a visit to the Observatory last week.

Threatened Syrian citadel gives up secrets in midst of conflict
14 Oct 2011
An archaeologist working in Syria has solved the mystery of why one of Islam’s earliest fortresses dropped out of the historical record around 1,100 years ago.

New Site Manager (‘T4’) Content Management System - Online Training
14 Oct 2011
There are now two online eTraining courses available for the University’s main web content management system, Site Manager.

Lecture - "Experimenting with leadership: trials and tribulations"
17 Oct 2011
By Dr Mukesh Kapila, IFRC, on 1 November 2011 (5-7pm) in University Place, Lecture Theatre A.

Literature Live with Sean O’Brien and John McAuliffe
17 Oct 2011
Centre for New Writing event on Monday 17 October (6.30pm) at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Residential Pastoral Advisor - Vacancy
17 Oct 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 Ashburne & Sheavyn Hall of residence, located on the Fallowfield Campus for the 2011/12 academic session.

The Barometer Live: Weather and climate evening
17 Oct 2011
Join the LIVE interactive podcast episode on Thursday 27 October (5.15-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Tours of the stores
17 Oct 2011
Another opportunity for staff to go behind the scenes at The Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery on Wednesday 9 November (12.30pm).

Free public lecture - Malcolm X: Visits Abroad
18 Oct 2011
By author of Malcolm X: Visits Abroad, and noted historian, Marika Sherwood, on Thursday 20 October (6.30pm - 8.30pm) at University Place.

Christmas by Chancellors
18 Oct 2011
Two magnificent and stylish venues - perfect for your Christmas celebrations.

BBC Radio 3 recording with Psappha - Contemporary Ensemble in Residence
18 Oct 2011
On Friday 21 October (7.30pm) at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Second session of UMSS roadshow on 28 October
18 Oct 2011
Reserve your place for the 11.30am session - the 10am session is now fully booked.

Tell your students about Action for Social Enterprise
19 Oct 2011
A unique event on 25-26 November at Chancellors Hotel providing students with a valuable opportunity to get real life business experience.

Images of Research Competition - needs your votes!
19 Oct 2011
View the shortlisted entries online or at the John Rylands Library Deansgate (3 - 28 October) and at the Manchester Science Spectacular at Whitworth Hall (29 October).

Viking boat burial find is UK mainland first
19 Oct 2011
The UK mainland’s first fully intact Viking boat burial site has been discovered by archaeologists working in the Scottish Highlands.

Free lunchtime concert: Enjoy the thrilling sound of the Tango 5 quintet
19 Oct 2011
On Thursday 20 October (1.10pm) in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

News from SPORT Manchester
19 Oct 2011
Umpire and referee training courses * Thanks for supporting Zumbathon * National Lottery Olympic Park Run * Weight Watchers at Work group * Ladies' 5-a-side football.

President's filmed Q&A session
19 Oct 2011
Members of staff are invited to submit questions by Friday 21 October.

Manchester Science Festival at The Manchester Museum: 22-29 October
19 Oct 2011
A celebration of all things science, including ancient Egyptian technology (half term), a natural history musical show featuring a bass-playing frog (Amoeba to Zebra), talks, tours, a climate change debate and one of the venues for the Science Spectacular on Saturday 29 October.

Student Support Forum: The International Student Experience
19 Oct 2011
On Wednesday 26 October (12.30pm), Mark Hughes from EPS will talk about the Faculty's approach to international students.

2011-12 Teaching Excellence Awards
19 Oct 2011
Recognising excellence in teaching across the University.

National Teaching Fellowships: Expressions of interest invited
19 Oct 2011
Recognising national leaders in teaching and learning.

The impact of politics and economics on access to health care
20 Oct 2011
Staff and students are invited to attend the 2011 annual University of Manchester Medical School Doubleday Lecture to be given by Lord David Owen on Wednesday 26 October (2pm).

Celebrate Christmas 2011 at the iconic Manchester Museum
20 Oct 2011
Christmas lunch packages from £15.95 per person plus VAT.

Black History Month: Two final events open to all
20 Oct 2011
Project81 Exhibition: Remembering the Moss Side Disturbances (to 4 November) * A Brief History of Salsa (28 October).

University honours Linda Norgrove
20 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester is today (20 October) honouring the Scottish development worker Linda Norgrove, just over a year after she was kidnapped and killed in Afghanistan.

Kiddivouchers, Cyclescheme and MyView roadshows – October 2011
21 Oct 2011
The Directorate of HR are pleased to be able to promote two of our fantastic salary exchange benefits and the MyView employee self service system at roadshows at various locations across the University this month.

Free events at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate
21 Oct 2011
A Witch (18 October - 27 November) * Burnt Gingerbread - Curator Tour (30 October).

BII Symposium: Radiation Planning Therapy
21 Oct 2011
On Wednesday 16 November (1pm) in Room 2.218 University Place (with lunch from 12 noon in Room 2.217)

Manchester’s ‘first step’ to perfect drug combinations
24 Oct 2011
Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a way of speeding up the creation of perfect drug combinations, which could help patients recovering from critical health problems such as stroke, heart attacks and cancer.

We want your views on public engagement by 27 October
24 Oct 2011
As part of the evaluation of the Manchester Beacon for Public Engagement, independent evaluators, EKOS Consulting are conducting a short online survey of perceptions related to public engagement.

Red Cross and University of Manchester launch teaching and research partnership
24 Oct 2011
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The University of Manchester will host an event on Tuesday 1 November (5-7pm), open to members of the press, announcing an innovative partnership to provide a postgraduate teaching programme in the field of global health.

Come along to the Manchester Science Spectacular!
24 Oct 2011
On Saturday 29 October 2011 (11am – 3pm) at Whitworth Hall and The Manchester Museum.

CDT Lecture: The Fun & Science of Computer Reasoning
24 Oct 2011
Professor Andrei Voronkov is the speaker on 2 November 2011 in Lecture Theatre 1.1, Kilburn Building.

Cake sale for Breast Cancer Campaign
24 Oct 2011
On Friday 28 October at Occupational Health Services.

UMSS Roadshows
24 Oct 2011
Book now for events on 28 October and 2/3 November.

Four Manchester academics elected to Academy of Europe
25 Oct 2011
Four University of Manchester academics have become members of one of the world’s most prestigious academic bodies.

Erasmus funding to undertake training/teaching in Europe 2011/12
25 Oct 2011
Are you interested in spending a short period of time working or training in another European country?

What's On at The Manchester Museum
25 Oct 2011
Geohazards course looking at how nature past and present has shaped our world * Confucius Institute China talk * Manchester Science Festival events.

North East could solve riddle of lost Blake collection
26 Oct 2011
A collection of lost colour prints and illuminated books by the iconic artist and poet William Blake - potentially worth millions of pounds - is waiting to be discovered somewhere in the north east of England , according to a University of Manchester art historian.

Wheels at the ready for November’s Cycle to Work event!
26 Oct 2011
Come along on Wednesday 2 November (8.20am – 9.30am).

FoodOnCampus News
26 Oct 2011
Last few days to win £100 of High Street Shopping Vouchers * Christmas 2011.

Residential Pastoral Advisor - Vacancy
26 Oct 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 at Whitworth Park Hall of Residence on the City (South) Campus for the 2011/12 academic session.

News from SPORT Manchester
26 Oct 2011
Zumba class * Staff running group* Umpire and referee training courses * Olympic Park Run * Ladies' five a side football team.

Science Spectacular brings down the curtain on Manchester Science Festival
27 Oct 2011
This weekend sees a Spectacular end to the Manchester Science Festival, featuring drunken flies, glow in the dark ice cubes and many other weird and wonderful phenomena.

Red Cross global health partnership launch: invitation to guest lecture
27 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester and The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) will be launching a partnership in the field of global health on Tuesday, 1 November.

Responding to concern about a student
28 Oct 2011
Online resource gives advice on responding to external enquirers and pursuing concerns.

Relocation of Car Park Permit Office
31 Oct 2011
The office will be closed from 2 to 4 November, re-opening on 7 November in Room G.002 Beyer Building.

Ambitious new building project at Manchester Business School
31 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester and Bruntwood have joined forces to drive forward a multimillion pound property development for Manchester Business School.

UMSS Roadshows: Additional session on 3 November
31 Oct 2011
Due to high demand, there will be a second session at 3.30pm in Room 4.204, University Place.

It’s Green Man Month at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate
31 Oct 2011
2011 has been designated the International Year of Forests by the United Nations – in the dark days of November come and celebrate all things green and leafy at the Library.

BII symposium in Radiation Therapy Planning
31 Oct 2011
You are warmly invited to attend the Biomedical Imaging Institute (BII) Symposium in ‘Radiation Therapy Planning’ that is taking place on 16 November 2011.

Residential Pastoral Advisor - Vacancy
31 Oct 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 within the Lambert, Fairfield and Wright Robinson Hall of Residence located on the City (North) Campus for the 2011/12 academic session.

BII 3rd Annual Showcase
31 Oct 2011
On Tuesday 8 November 2011 at the Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre.