News archive – December 2013

Interested in working or training in another European country for a short term?
02 Dec 2013
Apply for Erasmus funding to undertake training/teaching in Europe during the 2013/2014 academic year.

Wellbeing Massage Treatments
02 Dec 2013
Monday to Friday (12 -5.30 pm) by appointment in Wellbeing Room 2, Dover Street Building.

Passionate about science, mathematics or engineering? Then FameLab needs you
02 Dec 2013
Entries for the 2014 FameLab UK competition are now open.

The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre is moving
02 Dec 2013
Race Relations Centre will move to Central Library in spring 2014

Do you have an idea for a social enterprise?
02 Dec 2013
Then the UMIP Social Enterprise teams wants to hear from you by 13 December!

"Ad Solem" The University of Manchester Chamber Choir
02 Dec 2013
Feast your ears on "Ad Solem The University of Manchester Chamber Choir". They will give a stunning performance of the most beautiful choral works, both old and contemporary tonight, 7.30pm at The Martin Harris Centre (Monday 2 December 2013)

Graphene film wins gold medal
02 Dec 2013
A film telling the story of wonder material graphene has won a gold medal at a prestigious awards ceremony.

UniLife - latest issue out now
02 Dec 2013
Read the December 2013 issue of the University newsletter online.

2014 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is open for entries
02 Dec 2013
Registration for the 2014 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition opens on Monday, 2 December.

From Lab Bench to Backbench
02 Dec 2013
Two University of Manchester scientists will be swapping their lab coats for legislation, when they visit the House of Commons for a “Week in Westminster” commencing Monday, 2 December, as part of a unique ‘pairing’ scheme run by the Royal Society – the UK’s national academy of science.

Nowgen Professional Training Programme 2014
02 Dec 2013
Sign up for the course of your choice by following the links.

US expert talks about managing infrastructure projects in the public sector
02 Dec 2013
Free event on Wednesday, 11 December (6pm) at Manchester Business School

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre wins 'Best Tourism Event'
02 Dec 2013
The Discovery Centre won the prestigious Marketing Cheshire award for its ‘Live from Jodrell Bank’ Science – Music festival in the face of challenging competition from other events across Cheshire.

Geoff develops 'an app-le for the teacher'
03 Dec 2013
Investing in Success is a £1 million initiative to boost staff development that has resulted in a fascinating array of projects which show just how passionate our people are about their work here at the University.

Former Greek Prime Minister speaks at University (change of venue)
03 Dec 2013
One of world’s the best known Greek politicians is to speak about the Eurozone crisis at the University on Wednesday, 11 December (5-6.30pm) in Crawford House, Theatre 1.

IT news has a new look: see the latest Winter 2013 edition
03 Dec 2013
IT news, the the publication which highlights the latest developments and innovations from IT Services is now available in a new and improved format.

IT issue now resolved
03 Dec 2013
P: drives and other services restored.

Reminder of service downtime tomorrow for network upgrade
04 Dec 2013
Network routers in Reynolds House to be upgraded on Thursday 5 December as part of the core network upgrade project, which will impact some services in the morning.

Reminder of Listserv mailing list upgrade on Wednesday, 4 December
04 Dec 2013
The Listserv upgrade brings benefits to list owners and people subscribed to the various lists

A new name for Core Brief
04 Dec 2013
If you work in the Professional Support Services (PSS) you’ll be familiar with the Core Brief and team brief process.

Mapping out the future for the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
04 Dec 2013
How the Change Management and Process Improvement team helped to smooth the path towards efficient working for a newly merged school.

Buy your 2014 annual public transport season ticket at 2013 prices
04 Dec 2013
Beat the price rise by applying for train, tram and combination season tickets by Wednesday, 11 December 2013

IT Know How Tip: The key to encryption
04 Dec 2013
How to keep sensitive documents safe and secure.

New data protection website launched
04 Dec 2013
A new data protection website is now available to staff and students who work with personal data.

FREE Lunchtime Concert with String Quartet "Quatuor Danel"
04 Dec 2013
Enjoy an inspirational lunchtime concert with the University's resident string quartet Quatuor Danel. This concert will take place at 1.10pm, Thursday 5 December 2013 at the Martin Harris Centre

Big Band classics with "Manchester University Big Band"
04 Dec 2013
Hear a variety of well known big band pieces from the "Manchester University Big Band" on Thursday 5th December 2013, 7.30pm at The Martin Harris Centre

Festive treats from FoodOnCampus
04 Dec 2013
Pop into a FoodOnCampus outlet and pick up a festive treat or a Christmas dinner from 2 to 20 December

Christmas catering on campus
04 Dec 2013
Taste Manchester can cater for your parties, buffets, dinners and lunches during the Christmas period

Christmas 2013 at the Mumford Restaurant
04 Dec 2013
Only £14.95 per person for three-course lunch with coffee - 1st floor, Staff House

Praise for the University Language Centre
04 Dec 2013
The University Language Centre (ULC) has been ranked 2nd in the UK for its English Language courses in the recent EL (English Language) Gazette.

Rachel Brealey is making a difference
05 Dec 2013
I support a local School as a Governor

Replay, Revisit and Revise – official launch of Podcasting to students
05 Dec 2013
Activities across campus next week to mark the service launch of Lecture Capture.

Public support for Oxford Road bus priority proposals
06 Dec 2013
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has now analysed all responses received to the public consultation which took place during May-July 2013.

Wood Street Mission Lottery: December's winner
06 Dec 2013
Find out how you can join the winners

The Student Union Twelve Days of Christmas Offers
06 Dec 2013
Warm up for Christmas and wind down during the last week of work in the Union Bar

University of Manchester Image-based Modelling Club
06 Dec 2013
The next meeting of the Image-based Modelling Club will be held on Wednesday, 11th December from 2-4pm

Sir John Zochonis, former Chair of VUM Council (1929-2013)
06 Dec 2013
We learned with great sadness of the death of Sir John Zochonis, notable business leader as former Chairman of PZ Cussons and a great friend and supporter of The University of Manchester over many decades.

Be Active Courses - now on-line for 2nd Semester 2014
06 Dec 2013
Christmas gift ideas! Why not treat yourself or your partner to an 8 week Be Active course?

Skill sharing masterclasses for experienced academic staff
06 Dec 2013
A new portfolio of lunchtime masterclasses for academics - led by leading academics and administrators - has been added to the staff training catalogue as part of a new approach to academic staff training at the University.

Staff benefits update
06 Dec 2013
Our Christmas stocking is crammed full of gift packages and seasonal offers for panto and theatre, indoor skiing and snowboarding, fine food, wine and travel, plus last order dates for Perkz

University submits REF 2014 return
06 Dec 2013
Professor Luke Georghiou thanks everyone involved in compiling the University's return to the Research Excellence Framework (2014), which was submitted on Tuesday, 26 November.

Digitised course readings
06 Dec 2013
Deadline for second semester

Manchester Business School opens new China Centre in Shanghai
06 Dec 2013
The grand opening ceremony of Manchester Business School‘s new China Centre was held on 12 November in Shanghai

Rewarding exceptional performance
09 Dec 2013
Is a member of your staff performing exceptionally against his/her job description?

Ensure you can still maintain your website
09 Dec 2013
If you maintain a University website using Dreamweaver, FileZilla or similar; you may need to change your settings before February 2014.

Policymakers need your expert evidence
09 Dec 2013
The latest list of calls for expert evidence from Parliament, government departments and the European Commission is now available.

Manchester academic shares in winning NHS Innovation Challenge Prize
09 Dec 2013
An honorary research fellow in Biostatistics at The University of Manchester, has helped an NHS Trust team to scoop an NHS Innovation Challenge Award.

Time to Talk about your mental health
09 Dec 2013
The University held a historic event on Tuesday, 3 December at which staff and students together discussed a topic many wish to avoid: mental health.

Humanities Winter Teaching and Learning Showcase
09 Dec 2013
Beat the January blues by coming along to Humanities Winter Teaching and Learning Showcase on Tuesday, 7th January from 1pm

Student Information Points launch with a new design
09 Dec 2013
Staff from central student support services and schools are working together to create a ‘joined up’ information, advice and guidance service for students.

Thursday 12 Dec: "Music Society Festive Concert"
10 Dec 2013
Join Manchester University Music Society (MUMS) for their Festive Concert on Thursday 12th December 2013 (7.30pm) at the Martin Harris Centre

Box of Broadcast Service (BoB) unavailable
10 Dec 2013
The Box of Broadcast (BoB) Service which is used to make off-air recordings of TV programmes which can then be embedded into Blackboard courses will be unavailable from 5pm on 13 December through to 23 December

Vacation be active - drop in classes
10 Dec 2013
Kick start your fitness regime and come and join us for some tasters sessions

Final FREE lunchtime concert of 2013: Psappha
10 Dec 2013
Don't miss the final FREE lunchtime concert of 2013, at 1.10pm on Thursday 12 December (at the Martin Harris Centre)

Uni Challenge dream still alive
10 Dec 2013
The University is still on track to achieve an unprecedented third successive University Challenge title.

Best year yet for group visits to Tabley House
10 Dec 2013
The counting is done, the figures are in and yes, 2013 season was the best year yet for group visits to the Tabley House Collection.

Big Saturday: Polar Animals
11 Dec 2013
Discover, explore and get hands-on at Manchester Museum

Network upgrade work continuing next week
11 Dec 2013
Following last weeks’ work in Reynolds House, core network routers in Kilburn are next to be upgraded as part of the core network project.

Wear a Christmas Jumper and Save the Children!
11 Dec 2013
Save the Children are having a Christmas Jumper Day on Friday, 13 December

Grandmother graduates after 70-year wait
11 Dec 2013
A grandmother has picked up her University of Manchester degree alongside her granddaughter, 70 years after she finished studying.

Wildlife recording at Manchester Museum
11 Dec 2013
Six week course for nature lovers

Last call to have a Green Impact
11 Dec 2013
The clock is ticking - sign up now to make a positive environmental change in 2014

Identification Sessions at Manchester Museum
11 Dec 2013
Rock Drop and Dig It

Wendy Flavell is making a difference
12 Dec 2013
I’m working to secure sustainable energy sources for a better future

Fire strike safety advice
12 Dec 2013
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that its members in England and Wales will take further strike action on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 December (6pm-10pm).

Recognising the great work we do
12 Dec 2013
A new recognition scheme is being developed – as a direct result of the feedback you gave in the Staff Survey 2013.

Coronation Street actress on cancer mission
12 Dec 2013
Star visits the Manchester scientists looking for better treatments for pancreatic cancer

German National Academy of Science and Engineering elects Professor Jakob Edler
12 Dec 2013
Jakob Edler, Professor of Innovation Policy and Strategy, has been elected Member of the German National Academy of Science and Engineering , Acatech

Advent Bible study 'The Promise of a Messiah'
12 Dec 2013
All are welcome to come and study together the story behind Jesus' birth

Places still available on the European Computer Driver's Licence (ECDL) course
13 Dec 2013
The programme will start w/c 20 January 2014 and runs for 30 weeks

Defending the network
13 Dec 2013
New technology to protect you and our network infrastructure will be installed on Wednesday, 18 December.

Graphene research lands one of 2013 top 10 physics breakthroughs
13 Dec 2013
Research by a University of Manchester scientist has been included in the top 10 breakthroughs in physics in 2013, as judged by Physics World magazine.

Venture Out 2013 competition winners announced
13 Dec 2013
The winners of the Venture Out 2013 ideas competition were revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 12 December.

Staff benefits update
13 Dec 2013
This week brings female-friendly offers with Nod and a Wink, and discounts for all if you are thinking ahead to your new year fitness regime and need any outdoor gear!

Staff Carol Service (please note change of venue)
16 Dec 2013
Join your colleagues in St Peter's Chaplaincy on Tuesday, 17 December (12-1pm)

Reminder of service downtime tomorrow for network upgrade
16 Dec 2013
Network routers in Kilburn are to be upgraded on Tuesday 17 December as part of the core network upgrade project, which will impact some services in the morning.

Indie rocker sends graduates on mission of mercy
16 Dec 2013
A group of newly qualified University of Manchester graduates are bidding for a Christmas number one, as they set off on a mission to build a school in East Africa – by teaming up with a top Indie drummer.

New Head appointed to Manchester Business School (MBS)
16 Dec 2013
Professor Fiona Devine has been appointed to the role of Head of Manchester Business School (MBS) with effect from 1 January 2014.

Last chance to sign up to Green Impact!
16 Dec 2013
Sign up now to make a positive environmental change in 2014

Prestigious fellowship for Manchester Professor
16 Dec 2013
Professor Maj-Britt Mosegaard Hansen, from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, has been elected Fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Visitors' parking on North Campus.
17 Dec 2013
Permits must now be issued to all visitors wishing to park on North Campus.

Research Professional subscription renewed
17 Dec 2013
The University has renewed its subscription to the online news and funding service provided by the publishers of the highly respected Research Fortnight.

Training and Information Day for University Event Organisers
17 Dec 2013
Book now for this important training session on Thursday, 9 January 2014 (9.15am–3pm).

Submissions invited for Teaching Excellence Awards 2013-14
17 Dec 2013
Recognising excellence, celebrating success

FoodOnCampus: Christmas opening times
17 Dec 2013
Where to buy food and drink on campus during the vacation

Christmas ecard is ready for you to send
17 Dec 2013
The University's Christmas ecard is now available featuring a winter scene of the University campus.

Car parking on campus during Christmas and New Year
17 Dec 2013
Information about accessing University car parks during the festive break

Fire fighter strikes during the Christmas and New Year period
17 Dec 2013
Advice for anyone living or working in a student hall of residence on how to leave the building safely in the event of a fire

IT Services for Research Forum, tomorrow lunchtime
17 Dec 2013
Ian Cottam and Prof. Chris Taylor will be presenting information on Computationally Intensive Research (CIR) on Wednesday, 18 December.

Winter at Manchester Museum
17 Dec 2013
Events at your Museum

Student Surveys briefing to be held in January
18 Dec 2013
Following on from the Student Surveys briefing in October, there will be a further briefing on Wednesday, 22 January (2-3pm).

Christmas at Manchester Museum
18 Dec 2013
Festive Fun at the Museum

Manchester researchers share in £18million industry-academia networks
18 Dec 2013
University of Manchester researchers have been chosen to lead new research networks linking industry and academia set up to help improve energy and food security and develop new drugs like antibiotics.

IT Know-How: Out of office messages over the Christmas break
18 Dec 2013
Away over Christmas? Don’t forget to set up an out of office message.

Applications now open for the 'Researchers into Management' programme
18 Dec 2013
The course runs from 13 March to 11 July 2014 and there will be a lunchtime briefing session taking place Friday 14 February 2014 for anyone interested in taking part in the programme.

Staff benefits update
18 Dec 2013
It’s the last staff benefits update of 2013 (oh no, it isn’t……oh yes, it is!), so here are a few offers to see you into the New Year.

Christmas and New Year dates
19 Dec 2013
Closure dates and pay arrangements

Kevin O’Brien is making a difference
19 Dec 2013
I’m working to improve children’s lives through dental research

Give your equipment a holiday this Christmas
19 Dec 2013
Just as you are looking forward to going home and taking a break for the Christmas holidays, make sure all of your electrical equipment* gets a break too.

Car Park Permit Office opening hours
19 Dec 2013
Hours changed for 20 and 23 December

Update to Turnitin for iPad app
20 Dec 2013
New password required for offline marking system

Using University logos on communications and marketing materials
23 Dec 2013
In order to stand out, to create an impression and to make an impact, we need our communications and marketing materials to be professional, consistent and compelling.