News archive – October 2012

New look UniLife hits the stands
01 Oct 2012
A revamped UniLife and Staff Update - with snappier news, new in-depth features and stronger imagery - comes out today.

Music leaves the concert hall for Manchester gig
01 Oct 2012
A series of classical performances outside the concert hall are culminating tomorrow (Oct 2) with what is thought to be the first ever concert at a hip Manchester venue.

The Dark Matter: Towards a new racial studies
01 Oct 2012
Howard Winant, author of The World Is a Ghetto: Race and Democracy Since World War II, presents lecture from 5pm-6.30pm on Thursday 4 October 2012 in Roscoe Lecture Theatre B (ground floor)

Campus Solutions is currently unavailable
01 Oct 2012
Due to problems with the database, Campus Solutions is currently unavailable for use

Windows 7 now available on PCs across campus
01 Oct 2012
IT Services are pleased to announce that Windows 7 has now been successfully deployed to many student PCs across campus, including all the publicly accessible clusters

Campus Solutions is now available
01 Oct 2012
The student system has now been restored for use

Good posture the Pilates way
01 Oct 2012
Book your place on our posture workshop

Enjoy a massage at work!
01 Oct 2012
Release stress with a back, neck or shoulder massage

Staff benefit lunchtime road-shows
01 Oct 2012
Between now and December a number of staff benefit providers will be attending lunchtime roadshows at Food on Campus facilities

AskMe Shows the Way
01 Oct 2012
As part of the 'Services, Information, Advice and Guidance for Students Project', 'askme' signage has been distributed to 36 enquiry points across schools and central services

Calling all young animators
01 Oct 2012
National computer science competition launches

Hulme History Month
02 Oct 2012
Exhibitions, walking tours, talks and debates organised by Sustained Theatre + The Mbari Group

Bike marking on campus this week
02 Oct 2012
The University offers a Free overt bike marking service for all students and staff

Egyptian toes likely to be the world’s oldest prosthetics
02 Oct 2012
The results of scientific tests using replicas of two ancient Egyptian artificial toes, including one that was found on the foot of a mummy, suggest that they’re likely to be the world’s first prosthetic body parts.

You can still go to the ball!
02 Oct 2012
Still time to sign up to ballroom and latin lessons

Long-distance run in memory of student raises £14,000
02 Oct 2012
Two brave fundraisers have completed seven marathons in seven days to raise £14,000 in memory of a former student – and the money is still coming in.

'Songs of the Caged Bird' concert and a special weekender walk
03 Oct 2012
'Songs of the Caged Bird’ is a new song-cycle written and performed by Manchester composer-pianist George King, for arguably Manchester’s finest jazz diva, Doreen Edwards, and performed with young string players of the Royal Northern College of Music

Staff benefits roadshow tomorrow
03 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

The 2012 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture
03 Oct 2012
A lecture to honour the 100th birthday of one of Manchester’s most well-known mathematicians and politicians will be held later this month.

Wood Street Mission Lottery
03 Oct 2012
Announcing the winner for October

Ask the President
03 Oct 2012
Send your questions about the University before Friday 26 October

Foundation Day celebrations
03 Oct 2012
Apply for tickets for the Foundation Lecture and Honorary Degree ceremony

Campus welcomes thousands of would-be students
03 Oct 2012
Around 15,000 set to flock to the University this weekend for the Undergraduate Open Day.

Brush up your secretarial skills
04 Oct 2012
Two-day workshop for University secretaries

Student scoops top witness prize
04 Oct 2012
Welcome Week competition winner announced

Free swim for staff
04 Oct 2012
Offer applies on Wednesday 10 October

Sign up to ACTIVE Manchester
04 Oct 2012
Join our eight week course and keep healthy!

'Wheely good' turnout for monthly cycle ride
04 Oct 2012
A grand total of 84 cyclists turned out for October's monthly cycle ride.

Springboard reunion
04 Oct 2012
Calling all ex-Springboard participants

Enrol in a Chinese culture class
04 Oct 2012
Classes in Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy begin at the Confucius Institute this month.

Museum tells the dog's tale
04 Oct 2012
Manchester Museum is hosting Breed: The British and their Dogs, an exhibition that tells the history of the British Isles through the eyes of dogs and their owners.

New sights - and sounds - at The John Rylands Library
04 Oct 2012
Radical print and new sounds at our beautiful historic venue for the Manchester Weekender

See the orchestra that fell to Earth...and more
04 Oct 2012
Cultural events from the Martin Harris Centre and Centre for New Writing

Improving the student experience
04 Oct 2012
National Student Survey report now available

Asteroid fragments could hint at the origin of the solar system
05 Oct 2012
University of Manchester scientists are among the few in the world selected to analyse minute asteroid fragments which could shed light on the origin and evolution of the solar system.

Learning Commons is "mindblowing", say staff
05 Oct 2012
Staff take a tour of Alan Gilbert Learning Commons.

Welcome Week success
05 Oct 2012
Thanks to staff across the University for helping our new students settle into their new home

Welsh Minister appoints Manchester Professor
05 Oct 2012
Mel Ainscow CBE, Professor of Education and co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education at The University of Manchester, is to lead a team which will 'challenge and support' the way Anglesey’s schools are run.

Car Park Permit Office new opening times
05 Oct 2012
The Car Park Permit Office will be open from 9.30am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 10am – 4pm on Friday

Find out what China's leading minds think of the world
05 Oct 2012
Free public talk on vibrant debate around China's rise

Afrovibes Festival from 15-20 October
08 Oct 2012
Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond.

Are you ready for REF?
08 Oct 2012
Preparations continue for the Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Professional Development Network: 15 November 2012
09 Oct 2012
Do you know that the University offers staff an opportunity to work together on work-based issues through the Professional Development Network?

Stories from West Africa: a performance by Usifu Jalloh with Word of Mouth
09 Oct 2012
Monday 15 October 2012 (1.10pm) at The John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Literature Live: Paul Farley and Deryn Rees-Jones
09 Oct 2012
Monday 15 October 2012 (6.30pm) at The John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama (Manchester Literature Festival).

Swiss Ambassador’s Award Concert
09 Oct 2012
Wednesday 17 October 2012 (7.30pm) at The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert by Jeremy Young (piano)
09 Oct 2012
Wednesday 17 October 2012 (1.10pm) at The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Psappha Evening Concert
09 Oct 2012
Friday 19 October 2012 (7.30pm) at The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

MUMS Symphony Orchestra plays Ligeti and Mahler
09 Oct 2012
Saturday 20 October 2012 (7.30pm) at The Whitworth Hall.

UK’s first monument to Clockwork Orange author unveiled on campus today
10 Oct 2012
Clockwork Orange author Anthony Burgess will be publicly honoured for the first time in the UK, when a blue plaque is unveiled on campus today (10 October).

Free cycle training on campus
10 Oct 2012
Beginner/refresher cycle training and cycle maintenance for staff

Tickets still available for Clive Anderson lecture
10 Oct 2012
The former barrister and TV personality will discuss cameras in court

The Manchester Weekender events at The Manchester Museum
10 Oct 2012
A city’s worth of art and culture in one weekend.

Bike marking events on campus this week
10 Oct 2012
The University offers a free overt bike marking service for all students and staff.

Jodrell Bank dishes up the best budget grub
10 Oct 2012
The Planet Pavilion Cafe at Jodrell Bank has been named by The Guardian as one of Cheshire's 10 best budget restaurants.

Getting your message across
10 Oct 2012
Find out how to get your news in UniLife and eUpdate

Cake Friday at Cafe Rylands
10 Oct 2012
Buy any coffee or tea and get a slice of cake free!

Be Active courses start next week
10 Oct 2012
There are still places available on some courses: tone up for Christmas with Zumba, Yoga or Kettlebells.

UK’s first monument to Clockwork Orange author unveiled on campus
11 Oct 2012
Clockwork Orange author Anthony Burgess was publicly honoured for the first time in the UK, when a blue plaque was unveiled on campus.

Staff benefits roadshow in Simon building today
11 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Spread the word about great new app for students
11 Oct 2012
Students can stay connected wherever they are by downloading iManchester to their Smartphone for free

Avoid identity theft - be careful about sharing private information online
11 Oct 2012
October is National Cyber Security Month and a number of international organisations are collaborating to increase awareness of some of the online risks we face.

Enjoy Christmas lunch at the University's country house hotel
11 Oct 2012
Chancellors is offering a three-course Christmas lunch for £14.95 per person from 17 to 21 December 2012.

Dog opens exhibition
11 Oct 2012
Opening a new museum exhibition is a rare honour for a human, but Ruby the schnauzer took it all in her stride when she jumped over a pink ribbon to open Breed: The British & their Dogs at The Manchester Museum on Wednesday 3 October.

New offers, lunchtime road shows and prize draw for staff!
11 Oct 2012
Check out the latest staff benefits.

Nobel Prize winner talks about the illegal trade in graphite
11 Oct 2012
The Story of Carbon in England: Inaugural Manchester Signature Lecture by Professor Sir Konstantin (Kostya) Novoselov on 22 November 2012.

Opportunities for working with The Manchester Museum and other cultural assets
11 Oct 2012
Come to the next Engagement@Manchester event on 17 October.

Manchester 2020 Vision leads to £1 billion campus Master Plan
11 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester is to invest £1 billion over the next ten years to create a world-class campus for our staff and students.

How do China’s leading thinkers view the rest of the world?
12 Oct 2012
Find out at this free public lecture and debate on 17 October.

Honour for champion of 'citizen science'
15 Oct 2012
Dr Erinma Ochu, who led the mass sunflower planting as part of Manchester Museum's celebration of Alan Turing, has been awarded a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellowship.

Protect yourself against email scams
15 Oct 2012
October is National Cyber Security Month and a number of international organisations are collaborating to increase awareness of some of the online risks we face.

Last day to complete Research Excellence Framework Preparation Exercise
15 Oct 2012
Eligible members of staff are asked to complete the REFPE by Monday 15 October.

Scientists celebrate World Heart Day
15 Oct 2012
Manchester researchers demonstrate ways of the heart for museum visitors

Bike marking events on campus this week
15 Oct 2012
The University offers a free overt bike marking service for all students and staff.

Renowned Chinese author Wang Anyi at Manchester Literature Festival
15 Oct 2012
In conversation with John McAuliffe from the Centre for New Writing on 20 October (2pm).

Commemorating the life of a nursing education pioneer
15 Oct 2012
A Celebration of the Life of Jean Kennedy McFarlane, Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff, will be held on Monday 3 December 2012.

Staff benefits roadshow in Arthur Lewis building today
16 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Conservation work on our iconic Old Quad
16 Oct 2012
Five-year, £11 million project to save buildings’ beauty and function

Find out more about the University's internship scheme
16 Oct 2012
Offering a work experience opportunity to a recent Manchester graduate could help you meet your staffing needs.

Step out with the Lunchtime Strollers: October-December
16 Oct 2012
The latest walk schedule has been released - put the dates in your diary and turn up on the day.

Countdown to Science Spectacular
16 Oct 2012
Free, drop-in event on Saturday 27 October (11am – 3pm) at The University of Manchester, Whitworth Hall and The Manchester Museum, on Oxford Road.

Learn about the Myers Briggs Type Indicator
16 Oct 2012
The Staff Training and Development Unit have added new dates for Introduction to Myers Briggs Type Indicator.

Get your course readings scanned and made available for the start of Semester 2
16 Oct 2012
Submit requests for digitised book chapters and journal articles to the Library by 2 November.

Jeanette Winterson in Conversation with A M Homes - SOLD OUT
16 Oct 2012
Male Me: Imagination and Gender on Monday 22 October (6.30pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama (Manchester Literature Festival).

Enjoy a weekend of electro-acoustic concerts
16 Oct 2012
MANTIS Autumn Festival: 27-28 October at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

What a dog might tell us: artist Jo Longhurst on our relationship with canines
16 Oct 2012
Free event on Tuesday 23 October, 6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum

Join the zumba party and raise money for Children of the Andes
17 Oct 2012
The Zumbathon dance/fitness workout takes place on Saturday 20 October 2012 (11am – 1pm) at the Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield.

Free public lecture about recent developments in life sciences in China
17 Oct 2012
From Birth to Death on 29 October (12pm – 1pm).

Free lunchtime concert with Halle Orchestra duo
17 Oct 2012
On Thursday 25 October (1.10pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Geology identification drop-in session
17 Oct 2012
Free event on Thursday 25 October (2-3pm) at The Manchester Museum.

Wake up your wardrobe for charity at the SWISH clothes swap
17 Oct 2012
On Thursday 25 October (12.30pm -1.30pm), Rutherford Building.

First by degrees: Manchester student wins Great British Bake Off
17 Oct 2012
Law graduate John Whaite has been crowned king of the Great British Bake Off on BBC 2.

Stunning images highlight research work
17 Oct 2012
A 305 million-year-old spider, the inside of a tadpole’s head and lightning striking the blade of a windmill all feature in this year’s Images of Research competition at The University of Manchester.

Vote for your favourite science snapshot
17 Oct 2012
University does its bit for Manchester Science Festival

Staff benefits roadshow in Arthur Lewis building today
18 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Send a text and create a new world record in aid of cancer charities
18 Oct 2012
The Guy Francis Bone Cancer Research Fund is teaming up with Guinness World Records to create an entirely new record for “the most money raised for charity through SMS texting in 24 hours”.

16 million-year-old amber specimen reveals unknown animal behaviours
18 Oct 2012
Stunning images, including video footage, from a CT scan of amber have revealed the first evidence of any creature using an adult mayfly for transport. Researchers at the University of Manchester say this 16 million-year-old hitchhiker most likely demonstrates activity that is taking place today but has never previously been recorded.

Coffee morning’s bean a great success!
18 Oct 2012
The University's first coordinated Macmillan Coffee Morning on 28 September raised nearly £2,000 for a very worthy cause.

Simply Red singer to receive Honorary Degree
18 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester will give Honorary Degrees to five outstanding individuals this Wednesday, 24 October.

Win a pair of tickets to the Ancient Worlds opening night
18 Oct 2012
Email the answer to a simple question by Sunday 21 October.

Interested in working/training in another European country for a short period?
18 Oct 2012
Apply by 1 February 2013 for Erasmus funding to undertake training/teaching in Europe during 2012/2013.

Research Data Management Service
18 Oct 2012
The University has developed a Research Data Management (RDM) policy and is conducting a consultation with academic staff to implement the supporting Research Data Management Service.

New dates for Managing in the Round 360 Feedback
18 Oct 2012
New dates are available for this popular and successful programme for middle managers in the New Year.

Free cycle training on campus tomorrow
19 Oct 2012
Beginner/refresher cycle training for staff on 20 October.

Send us your questions for the President
19 Oct 2012
You have until Friday 26 October to submit your questions

Be part of a halls of residence welfare support team
19 Oct 2012
Female advisor post available at Wright Robinson Hall - apply by 29 October.

Declaration on Openness on Animal Research
19 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester – alongside other research-intensive universities, funding bodies and other organisations – has committed itself to a process for moving towards a Concordat to develop principles of openness in animal research.

Jodrell Bank scoops award for Best Outdoor Event
19 Oct 2012
The first Live From Jodrell Bank festival has beaten off competition from Sainsbury’s and Jamie Oliver to win the Best Outdoor Event award at the Event Awards.

Quartet of big hitters to speak at the University
19 Oct 2012
A week of free events on campus highlighting issues affected by policy will feature contributions by some of the nation’s big hitters in journalism and politics.

Mindfulness Practice Day: managing everyday life and emotional problems
19 Oct 2012
On Saturday 17 November (9.15am-4pm) in the Wellbeing Room, Dover Street Building.

Protecting children online
22 Oct 2012
October is National Cyber Security Month and a number of international organisations are collaborating to increase awareness of some of the online risks we face.

Bike maintenance sessions for staff
22 Oct 2012
October sessions are now full, but you can join the waiting list.

Winterson’s first event celebrates new school launch
22 Oct 2012
Professor of Creative Writing Jeanette Winterson is on Monday (22 October) taking part in one of the events celebrating the launch of The University of Manchester’s School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.

Careers Fairs in November
22 Oct 2012
The Law Fair on 20 November and Postgraduate Study Fair on 21 November, both at Manchester Central.

Join the Rush Hour Choir
22 Oct 2012
The Rush Hour Choir meets between 5pm and 6pm each Monday in St Peter's House, Precinct Centre, Oxford Road, to have fun singing songs of varying styles.

Changes to P: drives will bring you more storage capacity soon
22 Oct 2012
Renewal of the Storage Area Network (SAN) within IT services will increase all users’ P: drive space to 2GB.

Wine and dine offers for University staff at Chancellors Hotel
22 Oct 2012
Discounts on Sunday lunch and food and wine on new hotel menu, plus three-course Christmas lunch for only £14.95.

University wins European award for public engagement
22 Oct 2012
A team comprising The University of Manchester, Nowgen, Contact Theatre and the Manchester Science Festival has scooped a prize in a European competition for best innovations in University outreach and public engagement.

BBC Prehistoric Autopsy tour at The Manchester Museum
22 Oct 2012
The Museum is hosting a BBC learning exhibition linked to the series from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 October.

Staff benefits roadshow in Jean McFarlane building today
23 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Technology brings new life to the study of diseases in old bones
23 Oct 2012
A study led by The University of Manchester has demonstrated that new technology that can analyse millions of gene sequences in a matter of seconds is an effective way to quickly and accurately identify diseases in skeletons.

Manchester is one of the first Siemens Global Ambassadors
23 Oct 2012
Manchester and Cambridge have become the first two UK recipients of prestigious Siemens Global Ambassador awards in recognition of their wide ranging research collaborations across business sectors and their efforts to engage graduate talent with Siemens.

Winterson’s first event celebrates new school launch
23 Oct 2012
Professor of Creative Writing Jeanette Winterson took part in one of the events celebrating the launch of The University of Manchester’s School of Arts, Languages and Cultures on 22 October.

Become a Trustee of University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS)
23 Oct 2012
Current members of UMSS in the secretarial/clerical/administrative and related staff category are invited to apply for a vacancy for a Member-Nominated Director (MND).

Halloween comedy/horror will make you scream
23 Oct 2012
The House that Stank of Death from 31 October to 2 November (7pm) in The John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Science buskers take to the streets for Science Spectacular
23 Oct 2012
Science buskers from The University of Manchester will be lining Oxford Road on Saturday with all sorts of sensational science tricks and treats to amuse adults and children of all ages.

Microsoft’s release of Windows 8
23 Oct 2012
Information and advice for staff wishing to connect Windows 8 devices to the University network or to use Windows 8 on a University-owned computer.

Ancient Worlds opens at The Manchester Museum
23 Oct 2012
On Friday 26 October, three new galleries open highlighting the Museum’s collections from Manchester and the region, and from ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome and Egypt.

PANDA Conference issues a call to action to workers in performing arts
24 Oct 2012
PANDA Conference – ‘Courage and Collaboration’ on Friday 2 November (10am-4pm) in The John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Simply Red singer to receive Honorary Degree
24 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester will honour five outstanding individuals today (24 October).

New Flexible Working Policy
24 Oct 2012
A new policy created out of three existing policies has been published online.

The beast within captured by artist
24 Oct 2012
A contemporary artist, who has exhibited at galleries around the world, has been inspired by scientists at The University of Manchester to create works of art depicting the parasites that live inside humans and animals.

Staff benefits roadshow in Jean McFarlane building today
25 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Manchester universities collaborate on Student Disability Sport Day
25 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester, MMU and the University of Salford are holding an inclusive Student Disability Sport Day on Saturday, 27 October (12 noon to 5pm) at the Sport Centre on Salford's Peel Park Campus.

Win a meal for two or a dining card
25 Oct 2012
Your chance to win two fabulous prizes - enter the draws by 26 October.

Sort out your posture problems in one-off workshops
25 Oct 2012
A series of posture workshops is running on Wednesday evenings at the UMSA Room, Dover Street Building.

Programme of inspiring choral works from The Cosmo Singers
25 Oct 2012
MUMS Lunchtime Concert Series – The Cosmo Singers on Friday 2 November (1.10pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

MUMS String Orchestra and Brass Ensembles perform a packed and varied programme
25 Oct 2012
On Sunday 3 November (7.30pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Bike marking events on campus next week
25 Oct 2012
The University offers a free overt bike marking service for all students and staff.

Events at The Manchester Museum
25 Oct 2012
Half term, Manchester Science Festival & BBC Prehistoric Autopsy tour at Manchester Museum and The Manchester Museum Mummy Walk in Piccadilly Gardens.

University honours five outstanding individuals
25 Oct 2012
The University of Manchester has awarded Honorary Degrees to five outstanding individuals, including Mick Hucknall, former lead singer of Simply Red.

Free feast of sights, tastes, sounds and smells along Curry Mile
25 Oct 2012
Un-Convention: Upstairs on the Curry Mile on 11 November (12 noon – 1am) at Antwerp Mansion, Café Renoir, Havana Shisha Café and the streets of Rusholme.

Half term and Manchester Science Festival at The Manchester Musem
25 Oct 2012
Saturday 27 October-Sunday 4 November

Your future, your retirement: presentations for USS members
25 Oct 2012
Find out how you can provide enough income for a comfortable retirement at these sessions on 21 and 28 November.

Question Time ... for economic growth
25 Oct 2012
Submit your questions ahead of panel show style event for Policy@Manchester.

Estates Helpdesk relocates to Denmark Road Building
25 Oct 2012
The move takes place on 26 October and there will only be a liimited service on that day.

How to share your own staff exchange calendar with a colleague
25 Oct 2012
Plus tips on creating a role account - an email account associated with a department or office.

One-week closure for Booth Street West surface car park from 29 October
25 Oct 2012
Alternative parking has been made available at Booth Street West multi-storey car park for permit holders.

Biomedical Imaging Institute Annual Showcase
25 Oct 2012
A reminder that there's still time to register for the BII Annual Showcase on Monday, 19 November at the Manchester Interdisciplinary Centre (MIB).

FoodOnCampus Live offers sampling, giveaways, competitions and much more
25 Oct 2012
On Tuesday, 6 November (10am to 3pm) in University Place.

Enigma: the new place to eat, drink and relax
25 Oct 2012
FoodOnCampus's latest catering outlet is now open on the first floor of the Renold Building.

Film mixes pharmacogenetics and punk to stimulate debate
25 Oct 2012
The University is hosting Theatre of Debate – Dayglo, a special screening and live debate, on 7 November (12 noon) as part of the Festival of Social Sciences.

Quartet of big hitters to speak at The University of Manchester
25 Oct 2012
A week of free events at The University of Manchester highlighting issues affected by policy are to feature contributions by some of the nation’s big hitters in journalism and politics.

Research staff: play in the first ever Manchester Mini Sandpit on 5 November
26 Oct 2012
The Research Staff Association (RSA) and Incite invite you to the Manchester Mini Sandpit: a compressed version of the interactive, multidisciplinary workshops used by funding bodies to drive lateral thinking and radical approaches to research challenges.

Last day to send your questions to the President
26 Oct 2012
The President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell is filming a question and answer session, in which she will answer your questions about the University.

Help local Year 10 students prepare for the world of work
26 Oct 2012
The University is looking for mentors for the next stage of its programme of work with a local secondary school – this year, Gorton Education Village.

Zumbathon fundraiser works out well
26 Oct 2012
The mass dance/fitness workout on Saturday, 20 October raised £460 for vulnerable children in Colombia.

New music inspired by Turing premiered at Manchester
26 Oct 2012
A concert of electroacoustic music this weekend (28 October), inspired by renowned, mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing is to be held at the University of Manchester where he taught.

Lord McFall to speak at policy network launch
26 Oct 2012
The University is hosting a week of free events to launch Policy@Manchester, its network of academics working in a variety of public policy areas, from 29 October to 2 November.

Free lunchtime concert and seminar by Quatuor Danel
26 Oct 2012
On Thursday 8 November 2012 (1.10pm) at The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

eProg for Administrators: new training course from IT Services Training Team
26 Oct 2012
On Thursday, 6 December (1.30pm – 4pm) in Training Room 2, Kilburn Building.

Development programme for staff giving non-academic/pastoral support to students
29 Oct 2012
The STDU invites applications for the next cohort of Supporting Students: Staff Development Programme by 2 November.

Scientists turn buskers to reveal the secrets of the lab
29 Oct 2012
University researchers demonstrated the tricks of their trade to entertain young and old alike at the Science Spectacular, our part in the Manchester Science Festival.

US shale gas drives up coal exports
29 Oct 2012
A report by researchers at The University of Manchester has concluded that whilst the US is burning less coal due to shale gas production, millions of tonnes of unused coal are being exported to the UK, Europe and Asia. As a result, the emissions benefits of switching fuels are overstated.

Evening concert by Quatuor Danel
29 Oct 2012
On Friday 9 November (7.30pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Council chief to be next chair of Manchester health partnership
29 Oct 2012
Manchester City Council’s Chief Executive Sir Howard Bernstein will be the next Chair of the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC).

Join The Manchester Museum Mummy Walk on Halloween
29 Oct 2012
The Museum is working with CityCo and Piccadilly Partnership to bring a Halloween party to Piccadilly Gardens on Wednesday 31 October, in celebration of the opening of the new Ancient Worlds galleries.

Lost Beethoven hymn available online
29 Oct 2012
The lost hymn composed by Beethoven 192 years ago and discovered by a University of Manchester academic is now available on the University's You Tube channel.

Alan Gilbert Learning Commons - temporary closure
29 Oct 2012
Unfortunately, it has been necessary to close the Learning Commons to undertake important remedial works.

Results of Student Barometer Survey in May 2012
29 Oct 2012
All staff are invited to this presentation and discussion on Tuesday 6 November 2012 (2-3.30pm)

US Election Special seminar with world-leading scholar of American politics
29 Oct 2012
Latest in the ISC/CCSR Seminar Series on Tuesday 13 November (5pm to 6.15pm) in 1.69/1.70 Humanities Bridgeford Street.

Staff benefits roadshow in Staff House today
30 Oct 2012
Come along and see how you can save money on your healthcare, shopping and childcare costs!

Free lunchtime concert by MUMS Saxophone Ensembles
30 Oct 2012
Friday, 9 November (1.10pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

HCRI hosts conference on Humanitarianism: Past, Present, Future
30 Oct 2012
On 8–10 November 2012, the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) is hosting this agenda-setting conference exploring the links between scholars and practitioners in the humanitarian field .

Campus car wash launches
30 Oct 2012
UniValet will begin operating in the University's car parks on 5 November

A celebration of Ian Kemp – concert and post-concert reception
31 Oct 2012
On Saturday, 10 November (2pm) in The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Winners of the staff prize draw
31 Oct 2012
Find out who's won a meal for two at The Living Room and a Hi-Life Platinum Dining Card.

Digitisation of book chapters and journal articles
31 Oct 2012
To guarantee that you get your course readings scanned and made available for the start of the second semester, please send in your requests using the web form in the staff portal before 2 November 2012.

Closure of Booth Street West surface car park extended until 8 November
31 Oct 2012
Site investigations on Booth Street West surface car park will continue until Wednesday, 7 November.

Wheel in with November's Cycle to Work
31 Oct 2012
On Wednesday 7 November, the Corridor event heads to Manchester Metropolitan University for its usual free breakfast, prize draw and great community feel.

Bright minds come together to put Manchester on the map
31 Oct 2012
A group of researchers meets on Monday (Nov 5) to explore creative ways to turn Manchester into one of the top cities in the world.

Successful day for disability sport in Manchester
31 Oct 2012
Normally rivals on the pitch, the three universities in Greater Manchester came together last weekend with a common goal - to raise awareness about opportunities for disabled students and staff to take part in sport in the city.

Christmas fitness offer from Manchester Aquatics Centre
31 Oct 2012
In need of a pre-Christmas fitness blast? Manchester Aquatics Centre is offering staff and students a two-month membership in the lead-up to the festive season.

FoodOnCampus Live offers sampling, giveaways and more
31 Oct 2012
Come along on Tuesday, 6 November (10am to 3pm) in University Place.

Police and crime commissioners hustings
31 Oct 2012
The public will have a chance to quiz Greater Manchester's five police and crime commissioner candidates at a public debate on Tuesday, 6 November.

Network with your colleagues about work-based issues
31 Oct 2012
Come along to the annual Professional Development Network on Thursday, 15 November (9.30am-2pm) at Chancellors Conference Centre.

Episode #2 of the Life Sciences Podcasts
31 Oct 2012
The second episode of the Life Sciences podcast is out and features an interview with Professor Enrique Amaya.

Limited afternoon tickets available for Courage and Collaboration conference
31 Oct 2012
On Friday, 2 November (1pm to 5pm) at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

Half term: Manchester Science Festival
31 Oct 2012
Until Sunday 4 November at The Manchester Museum.

"Senwosret is Satisfied": Life at Kahun
31 Oct 2012
Free event on Wednesday 7 November (6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.