News archive – October 2019
University celebrates start of Black History Month 2019
01 Oct 2019
President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell and senior leaders launch campaign to recognise and celebrate the achievement of Black people in the UK and across the world
Find out more about our Go Abroad Fair
01 Oct 2019
The Go Abroad Fair is the International Programmes Office’s flagship event to encourage undergraduate students to find out how they can internationalise their degree
Literature Live: Jonathan Safran Foer
01 Oct 2019
7pm, Tuesday 8 October, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre
Volunteer mentors needed to support people with refugee status
01 Oct 2019
Refugees & Mentors are recruiting volunteers
Share your views on our University’s reputation
01 Oct 2019
The results will be used to inform future priorities and activities
Learning Through Research internship celebration
01 Oct 2019
Students presented their internship experiences in an exhibition on 25 September
David Nott: War Doctor - 2 for 1 ticket offer available!
01 Oct 2019
7pm, Wednesday 9 October 2019 at the RNCM Theatre
Workplace Ethics Challenge workshops open now
01 Oct 2019
Students must complete the Workplace Ethics Challenge as part of the Stellify Award
Still using Windows 7? You need to upgrade to Windows 10
01 Oct 2019
Windows 10 is the latest version of the Windows operating system from Microsoft
Women's Unity Choir, part of Journeys Festival International
01 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Friday 11 October at Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre
Withdrawal of support for older versions of SPSS Analytics Suite
02 Oct 2019
SPSS Analytics Suite is a statistical analysis package consisting of SPSS, AMOS, Modeler and other utilities
Student system (Campus Solutions) maintenance
02 Oct 2019
No-deal Brexit update
02 Oct 2019
The export of controlled goods/technology to EU member states will need an export licence
Future Leaders Fellowship appointment welcomed with more than a pinch of salt
02 Oct 2019
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce that Dr Patricia Clay has been appointed a Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) cohort
The Pankhurst Centre needs urgent support following a break in
02 Oct 2019
With a long association with the University, we hope colleagues may be able to help
Nominations for the Better World Awards 2020 are now open
02 Oct 2019
Nominate your outstanding Social Responsibility activities for the Faculty of Science and Engineering's Better World Awards
Our University listed in Top 20 Vegan Universities
02 Oct 2019
PETA has released a list of the top 20 vegan-friendly UK universities to celebrate the institutions that best support customers looking for compassionate, eco-friendly food options
Power BI: A new reporting tool for the University
02 Oct 2019
Microsoft Power BI is the University’s functionally rich reporting tool. Staff can use it to produce sophisticated reports and dashboards, simply and easily.
Our Values - update
03 Oct 2019
More than 800 colleagues help uncover our University values
Come along to a drop-in session with Nancy
03 Oct 2019
Waiting list open
Viewpoint blog: Hannah Rundle
03 Oct 2019
Hannah Rundle talks about the value of studying Humanities subjects
New facilities to supplement your research, teaching and projects
03 Oct 2019
Find out more about the Alliance Manchester Business School facilities at staff-only event on Wednesday, 13 November
Library unveils restructured specialist support offer
03 Oct 2019
Introducing Specialist Library Support
New agency to offer support for arts and older people
03 Oct 2019
The Baring Foundation is backing the creation of an agency working with Manchester Museum that will advocate for, and support, the cultural sector to be more age friendly
Emeritus Professor of History recognised
03 Oct 2019
Joseph Bergin awarded doctorate honoris causa by Sorbonne
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
04 Oct 2019
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 8 October
Join the Global Harmonies Pop-up Choir
04 Oct 2019
Come along to regular Monday sessions
Staff Survey 2019: taking action
04 Oct 2019
Leaders have been sharing ambitious action plans
Business Minister Andrea Leadsom sees graphene innovation first-hand
04 Oct 2019
The GEIC hosted a visit by as VIP visit from Andrea Leadsom, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy this week
Chagall Ensemble: Free Lunchtime Concert
04 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Thursday 10 October 2019 at the Martin Harris Centre
Join our new Interdisciplinary Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation
07 Oct 2019
Research centre – funded by University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) – to address the intersection between natural hazards and society
Pure system downtime
07 Oct 2019
The University’s Research Management System, Pure, will be unavailable between 8am and 10am on Wednesday, 9th October
Show your support for the Wear Red Day campaign
07 Oct 2019
Each October Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) holds its annual Wear Red Day, an initiative supported by the University and College Union (UCU)
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile?
07 Oct 2019
Nominate a colleague or team for the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award – deadline Friday, 31 January
Manchester Museum returns secret sacred and ceremonial material to Australia
07 Oct 2019
Our Museum makes its first return of sacred material back to traditional custodians, who describe it as "a fundamental part of the healing and reconciliation process"
Young, Rich and Famous
07 Oct 2019
Manchester Museum’s latest installation at Manchester’s Central Library looks at Ancient Egypt in a Social Media World
2019 Booker Prize Shortlist - Manchester
07 Oct 2019
7pm, Friday 11 October at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall in the Martin Harris Centre
Literature Live: Elif Shafak
07 Oct 2019
6.30pm, Thursday 10 October at the Central Library
Wood Street Lottery winner
07 Oct 2019
Announcing the winner for October 2019
Upcoming events at Blackwell's
07 Oct 2019
Join authors, guest speakers and discover new books at a series of events at Blackwell's bookshop
Make a child’s Christmas truly special this year
08 Oct 2019
Donate toys, books, toiletries and gifts for older children to Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2019
The Complete Works: Kamila Shamsie
08 Oct 2019
6.45pm, Thursday 28 November at Cinema 2, HOME Mcr
Strolling for Maggie’s Cancer Centre
08 Oct 2019
Recently a number of the University MCRStrollers took part in a fundraising event for Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Manchester.
How do other road users view you? Find out at our road safety event
08 Oct 2019
Sharing the Road Safely, organised by the Directorate of Estates and Facilities’ health and safety team, will be on Friday, 18 October
Boobee Bus on campus!
09 Oct 2019
The BooBee Bus has arrived!
Ageing Equally Project with the Oldham Collesium
09 Oct 2019
Ageing equally: what makes a good place in which to grow older?
Literature Live: Hanif Kureishi in Conversation
09 Oct 2019
7.30pm, Saturday 12 October at the Martin Harris Centre
We’re recruiting ResLife Advisors
09 Oct 2019
Get involved in supporting students in halls
Special offers with Beauty Bee
09 Oct 2019
Come and get pampered on campus
Chancellors Hotel swoops prestigious Sustainability Award
09 Oct 2019
The winners of the 22nd Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) Awards were announced at their prestigious gala dinner held at Gorton Monastery
ScienceX 2020 - Call for activities
09 Oct 2019
ScienceX, the Faculty of Science and Engineering's weekend-long festival, will return for it's fifth year at the intu Trafford Centre next April
Policy@Manchester showcase expertise at Party conferences
09 Oct 2019
Over the last two weeks Policy@Manchester have run a programme of events, at both the Labour Conference in Brighton and the Conservative Conference here in Manchester
Join us at the Volunteering and Social Justice Fair
10 Oct 2019
Up to 100 different volunteering organisations are soon to arrive for one of the biggest events of the year
Stellify helps us win University of the Year for Graduate Employment
10 Oct 2019
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide: “Manchester students do not emerge blinking into the light from their ivory tower, but hit the ground running…”
University partners with Big White Wall to provide 24/7 mental health support
10 Oct 2019
Big White Wall now available to all students, staff and researchers
Podcasts launched to mark World Mental Health Day
10 Oct 2019
Listen to three of our inspiring leaders and thinkers discuss mental health topics
Award-winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie at the Martin Harris Centre
10 Oct 2019
Staff and Students are invited to see the internationally renowned and award-winning Dame Evelyn Glennie's percussion masterclass at the Martin Harris Centre at 2pm, Monday 14 October (FREE EVENT)
Helping Refugees Past and Present (Part of Journeys Festival International)
10 Oct 2019
4pm, Friday 11 October Milk and Honey Café, St Peter's House
Staff wellbeing and benefits update
10 Oct 2019
Join the Big White Wall, book on wellbeing events in the coming week and save on home services
Viewpoint blog: Sarah Littlejohn
10 Oct 2019
Sarah Littlejohn talks about University initiatives to support student mental health
Celebrating our Foundation Day 2019
10 Oct 2019
"This year’s four honorary graduates exemplify the University’s commitment to improving lives through health and economic prosperity"
Bone density tests available at the Sugden Sports Centre
11 Oct 2019
Bone Density Screening Day takes place on 5 November
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
11 Oct 2019
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 15 October
Menopause at Manchester
11 Oct 2019
Let’s talk about menopause – 16th October 2019
Irene Manton Lecture
11 Oct 2019
All staff and students are invited to attend the Irene Manton Lecture
Get involved with Open Access Week
14 Oct 2019
Learn more about Open Access at the Library’s events marking the annual, global event aiming at raising awareness of making research openly available
Luke Georghiou update
14 Oct 2019
Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
Sustainability and fashion
14 Oct 2019
Addressing the environmental impacts of fashion
Wikipedia edit-a-thon
14 Oct 2019
Join us in celebrating the world's first software engineer Ada Lovelace with free lecture and learning how to edit Wikipedia
Show your support for the Wear Red Day campaign
15 Oct 2019
Each October Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) holds its annual Wear Red Day, an initiative supported by the University and College Union (UCU)
Chancellors Hotel fixtures and fittings available on auction site
15 Oct 2019
A chance to buy commercial quality items at bargain prices
Data saves lives!
15 Oct 2019
Find out more about the Policy@Manchester research showcase
IT maintenance to improve connectivity
15 Oct 2019
To work towards resolving IT connectivity problems such as those which occurred last week, IT Services are performing upgrades on Wednesday and Thursday.
Diwali at the Museum
15 Oct 2019
Come together and celebrate Diwali with fantastic performances, activities for all ages and a spectacular Bollywood party
Free Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert with Michelle Assay (piano)
15 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Thursday 17 October 2019, Martin Harris Centre
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
15 Oct 2019
7.30pm, Friday 18 October at the Martin Harris Centre
MUMs Vocal Showcase
15 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Friday 18 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Lunchtime board games at the Library
15 Oct 2019
Come along as the Library celebrates International Games Week on Tuesday, 5 November
The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra
15 Oct 2019
7pm, Saturday 19 October 2019 at the Martin Harris Centre
Literature Live: Ilya Kaminsky, Karen Solie and Vona Groarke
15 Oct 2019
7.30pm, Monday 21 October at the Martin Harris Centre
OiKuu
15 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Thursday 24 October at the Martin Harris Centre
Finance Helpdesk closure - Friday, 18 October
16 Oct 2019
The Finance Helpdesk will be closed from 3pm on Friday, 18 October
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
16 Oct 2019
Clinic offered by fully supervised, final year students
Office 365 email and calendar transfer starting soon
16 Oct 2019
As you may be aware, our staff and postgraduate researchers will be moving to Microsoft Office 365 during 2019 and 2020
The 2019 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture
16 Oct 2019
This year's Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture will be held on Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Celebrating 100 years of University sport
16 Oct 2019
Our University is delighted to be hosting a reception event and panel to celebrate 100 years of University sport
Confucius Institute Talk: Lao Zi - The law governing all laws
16 Oct 2019
The latest Confucius Institute Talk will take place on Tuesday, 22 October at 6pm
Share your views on our University’s reputation
16 Oct 2019
The results will be used to inform future priorities and activities
Apple MacBook Pro recall and air travel
16 Oct 2019
Certain models of Apple’s MacBook Pro laptop have been banned from air travel by some airlines.
WATCH: Be the brightest in the universe…
17 Oct 2019
Our Chancellor Lemn Sissay’s third poem of University triptych focuses on Stellify
Nancy meets with staff in new monthly drop-in sessions
17 Oct 2019
Staff share their views and feedback on issues affecting the University and its staff
Professor David Olusoga delivers keynote speech for Black History Month
17 Oct 2019
Sounds of the kora, a West African harp played by local musician Jali, sparked the start of our University’s annual Black History Month celebration event
REF case author workshop provides insight into review process
17 Oct 2019
Case authors were invited to an event to learn more about what makes a strong impact case in the eyes of the Research Excellence Framework
SIGN UP: Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT
17 Oct 2019
All staff invited to attend a meeting with Patrick Hackett and the Professional Services Leadership Team
Free eye examination appointments available
17 Oct 2019
You can get an eye examination free when attending our University teaching clinic
UPDATE: Pure system
18 Oct 2019
Our Research Management System, Pure, is currently unavailable
Join global marketing expert 'The Brandfather'
18 Oct 2019
Hear from John Murphy, marketing expert and founder of the world’s first branding consultancy Interbrand, on Tuesday, 22 October
Imaging and Visualisation Innovation Community Meeting
18 Oct 2019
Taking place on Monday, 28 October from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Community Meeting
18 Oct 2019
Taking place on Wednesday, 30 October from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
18 Oct 2019
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 22 October
Staff and students Show Racism the Red Card
18 Oct 2019
Staff and students marked Wear Red Day, which is held every year to show support for the Show Racism the Red Card campaign
Issue affecting emails to the Pure team
21 Oct 2019
Due to a University-wide issue affecting team inboxes, we are currently unable to access queries sent to pure@manchester.ac.uk
FREE TICKETS for RNCM Unplugged feat. Maybe Tuesday
21 Oct 2019
7pm, Friday 25 October at Manchester Art Gallery
Bicycle shelter temporary closure
22 Oct 2019
The bicycle shelter near the Chemistry Cafe terrace will be closed from 23 October until the end of November
EU citizens’ eligibility to work in the UK after Brexit
22 Oct 2019
Should the UK leave the EU on 31 October, these are the projected changes
Discovering Caribbean Family Memories, Part of the Being Human Festival
22 Oct 2019
10am, Saturday 16 November at Manchester Central Library
How inclusive is our University?
22 Oct 2019
Take the survey for Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and see if we can hit the Top 100 again
MANTIS FESTIVAL
22 Oct 2019
Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October at the Martin Harris Centre
MUMs: New Sounds: Beyond displacement and pressure in soundwaves
22 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Thursday 31 October 2019 at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre
Science of preventing suicide - speaker event at Blackwell's bookshop
22 Oct 2019
On 13 November at 7pm, Professor Nav Kapur will be speaking about the science of preventing suicide at Blackwell’s bookshop, University Green
Your Manchester Stories podcast series
22 Oct 2019
Each week we’ve been delving into the lives of our graduates, talking about everything from why they chose Manchester to what they’ve being doing since graduating.
Multi-million pound boost for Manchester scientists to detect cancer earlier
22 Oct 2019
Our University will be a partner in a new transatlantic research alliance to help more people beat cancer through early detection
Breast health and screening advice today
23 Oct 2019
Representatives from The Greater Manchester Breast Screening Service from the Nightingale Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital are holding a drop in for at the ground floor UMSA wellbeing room, G.60, Simon Building today - Wednesday 23rd October, 12pm – 2pm.
Hotel offer available for students and staff this winter graduation
23 Oct 2019
Please promote the deal to your students and connections
Share your views on our University’s reputation
23 Oct 2019
The results will be used to inform future priorities and activities
Citizen science study discovers link between weather conditions and pain
24 Oct 2019
Ground-breaking national 'citizen science' smartphone study shows pain more likely on humid, windy days with low pressure
Staff wellbeing and benefits update
24 Oct 2019
Men’s Health Month is on its way, save on vegan food, flowers and travel, fantastic news about the Payroll Giving Scheme and In Stitches are holding a fundraising sale!
Baroque Orchestra: Cosmopolitan Music from Baroque Germany
24 Oct 2019
3.30pm, Sunday 3 November at the Martin Harris Centre
Hallé Brass Free Lunchtime Concert
24 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Thursday 7 November at the Martin Harris Centre
MUMS: Folk and World Music
24 Oct 2019
1.10pm, Friday 8 November at the Martin Harris Centre
University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra
24 Oct 2019
7pm, Saturday 9 November at the Martin Harris Centre
IT maintenance on Tuesday 29 October
24 Oct 2019
As part of work to improve connectivity and keep our systems up to date, IT Services are performing maintenance on the morning of Tuesday 29 October
Call for Aurora Mentors - developing future leaders for higher education
24 Oct 2019
Launched in November 2013, Aurora is the Leadership Foundation’s women-only leadership development programme
Lunchtime street food market returns to campus
25 Oct 2019
The popular Tuesday lunchtime market will be on campus on Humanities Bridgeford Street on Tuesday, 29 October
President visits the ever popular Go Abroad Fair
25 Oct 2019
Nancy hears how ‘going abroad’ is developing graduates with a global mindset
University praised in landmark racism study
25 Oct 2019
The University has been singled out in a landmark racism study but recognises that there is still more to do
Prestigious double award for Professor Lin Li
25 Oct 2019
Professor Lin Li, Director of the Laser Processing Research Centre in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester, has received not one but two prestigious awards
Apprentices in FSE mean business
25 Oct 2019
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) welcomes the latest cohort of Business and Administration Apprentices who have embarked on a 12 month placement
Stellify essential to our widening participation strategy
28 Oct 2019
Tell your students about our programme of activities to develop their skills and boost their confidence
Viewpoint blog: Patrick Hackett
28 Oct 2019
Patrick Hackett talks about the Student Experience Programme
Multimillion pound research institute for health to open in Manchester
28 Oct 2019
The Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology and Innovation will discover innovative health and care solutions – and celebrate a distinguished alumna and her campaign for equality
Share your views on our University’s reputation
28 Oct 2019
The results will be used to inform future priorities and activities
Developing business skills in a tough but exciting arena
28 Oct 2019
Entrepreneurial-minded researchers take part in our new commercialisation programme, Researcher to Innovator (R2I)
Congregations for conferment of degrees Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 December 2019
28 Oct 2019
All members of The General Assembly, The Board of Governors, Senate, Emeritus Professors, Residential Life Officers and members of the teaching and administrative staff are invited to attend and take part in the academic procession.
Get your free phish and chips at the Students' Union
28 Oct 2019
To mark National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the IT Marketing and Communications team have organised a phishing awareness campaign for University staff and students.
CIDRAL Event: Colin Grant in conversation with Ellah Wakatama Allfrey
28 Oct 2019
6pm, Thursday 14 November at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Visualising Data and Undertaking Behavioural Studies
28 Oct 2019
Find out how our new Data Visualisation Observatory and Behavioural Research Laboratory can supplement your research, teaching and projects at The University of Manchester
The world’s first global psoriasis atlas is here
29 Oct 2019
A first for people with psoriasis and experts
Last chance to complete Stonewall 2020 survey
29 Oct 2019
Take the survey for Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and see if we can hit the Top 100 again
Chancellors Hotel close down auction continues
29 Oct 2019
The auction second round is now open, which includes fixtures and fittings, conference furniture and audiovisual equipment
‘A Dinner Party in the Home Counties' by Reshma Ruia
29 Oct 2019
Centre for New Writing's Alumna Reshma Ruia has poetry book published
New arrangements for Megarider ticket purchases
29 Oct 2019
Starting from 11 November, monthly and weekly Megariders will only be available online through the Stagecoach website
Special offers with Beauty Bee
29 Oct 2019
Come and get pampered on campus
Make a child’s Christmas truly special this year
30 Oct 2019
Donate toys, books, toiletries and gifts for older children to Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeal 2019
New exhibition, Seeing the Invisible, launches at The John Rylands Library
30 Oct 2019
Curated by University of Manchester academics, the exhibition reveals hidden medieval heritage
Have you spotted our Big White Wall outside University Place?
30 Oct 2019
Students and staff encouraged to share messages of positivity on our Big White Wall
John Holden appointed as Associate Vice-President for Major Special Projects
30 Oct 2019
We are pleased to announce the appointment of John Holden as our Associate Vice-President for Major Special Projects
Car park permits office closure
30 Oct 2019
The Car Parks Permit Office in the Beyer Building will be closed on Friday, 8 November and Monday, 11 November.
University staff thanked for their service
31 Oct 2019
Registrar thanks staff for their loyalty at an informal event
Staff benefits and wellbeing update
31 Oct 2019
The annual staff wellbeing fair is coming soon, an update on November’s Men’s Health Month and the Prevent Breast Cancer fundraiser and the latest prize draw.
Peterloo Collection first to be launched on new Digital Platform
31 Oct 2019
The University of Manchester’s extensive Peterloo Collection is the first to be launched on the innovative new digital platform, giving users all over the world access to the unique documents within the collection.
Twin Peaks at Manchester Museum
31 Oct 2019
On Friday, 25 October Mandy Tootill performed her Twin Peaks show at Manchester Museum in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer.
GM Care Leaver Awards celebrates the achievements of local young people
31 Oct 2019
On Wednesday, 23 October, the seventh Greater Manchester Care Leaver Awards took place at the Royal Northern College of Music
Students' Union houseplant sale
31 Oct 2019
Brighten up your office or home with some houseplants
Free contact lens fittings and check-ups
31 Oct 2019
Students in the final year of their optometry degree provide a clinical service to members of the public as part of their University training
Free eye examination appointments available
31 Oct 2019
You can get an eye examination free when attending our University teaching clinic