News archive – December 2014
Make #GivingTuesday the day you sign up to Workplace Giving
01 Dec 2014
As part of #GivingTuesday, Workplace Giving UK will add an extra £10 to your first donation when you join for the first time between 1 and 5 December 2014
University Christmas card now available
01 Dec 2014
Send festive wishes from your department
Have yourself a merry little Christmas with FoodOnCampus
01 Dec 2014
Festive treats and lunches on campus
Uomfoodies' first networking event
01 Dec 2014
Uomfoodies are having their first monthly networking event on Wednesday, 3 December (5-7pm) at the Eighth Day cafe (downstairs)
Student Action Christmas Shoebox Appeal
01 Dec 2014
Donate a bag/box of items or a single item at the stall in the Students' Union foyer from 1 to 5 December
Professor honoured for dementia work
01 Dec 2014
Professor Alistair Burns has been made an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in recognition of his work in raising the profile of old age psychiatry and increasing understanding of dementia
Manchester Medical School staff run luncheon club for the elderly
01 Dec 2014
As part of its ongoing Social Responsibility work, six members of Manchester Medical School staff, academic and administrative, recently visited Ladybarn Community Centre in Fallowfield to run a luncheon club for the elderly
Make #GivingTuesday the day you volunteer to be a school governor
01 Dec 2014
As a University that is committed to making a positive difference to society through all of our activities, we are excited to be taking part in the UK's Giving Tuesday campaign, on 2 December 2014
It's World AIDS Day
01 Dec 2014
Take the opportunity to remember those who have been diagnosed with HIV – and raise money for this cause
UniLife - latest issue available online
01 Dec 2014
The December 2014 issue of the University newsletter is now online
Success for Manchester at The Undergraduate Awards 2014
01 Dec 2014
A student from the University has been awarded the George Berkeley Gold Medal by the international awarding body The Undergraduate Awards and a further six Manchester students have been highly commended
Make sure no child goes without a new toy this Christmas
01 Dec 2014
Please donate new toys, other gifts, books, food or money to the Wood Street Mission Christmas Project 2014 by 4 December 2014
Are you making a difference?
02 Dec 2014
Share your inspiring stories
#GivingTuesday is here!
02 Dec 2014
As a University that is committed to making a positive difference to society through all of our activities, we are excited to be taking part in the UK's #GivingTuesday campaign today
Visit the street market before it finishes for 2014!
02 Dec 2014
The last street market of 2014 will be Tuesday 9 December and it will return on Tuesday 3 March 2015
Give the gift of knowledge this #GivingTuesday
02 Dec 2014
Today is #GivingTuesday – a global day of giving ahead of the festive period
Lucky three pick up their Supplier Exhibition prizes
02 Dec 2014
Following the Supplier Exhibition organised by the Central Procurement Office on 30 October 2014, three lucky members of staff collected their prizes of Lenovo tablets from Kevin Casey, the University's Head of Procurement
Changes to timetabling support structure
02 Dec 2014
Following on from the University's timetabling project, which resulted in the delivery of online personalised timetables for students, there have been some changes to the support structure in the Directorate of Estates and Facilities
Collaborative EPSRC funding opportunity
02 Dec 2014
Applications are invited to the 8th call for proposals for funding by 25 February 2015 (12 noon)
EU politicians debate Britain and Europe
02 Dec 2014
A debate between what were some of the country’s most experienced MEPs is taking place at the University on Thursday, 11 December (6-8pm) in University Place, Room 4.205
A taste of honey ... from the Museum!
02 Dec 2014
Manchester Museum has produced its first yield of honey from its own hive, set up on an adjacent roof and tended by staff specially trained as beekeepers
Queer Contact 2015
02 Dec 2014
Celebrating LGBT History Month in Manchester: Thursday, 5 to Sunday, 15 February 2015
School of MACE trials QR codes for attendance monitoring
03 Dec 2014
The School of MACE recently carried out an interesting trial using QR - Quick Read codes, for monitoring student attendance in lectures
Rare treasure made by Elizabethan mapmaker goes on display in Manchester
03 Dec 2014
A unique 17th century map of Lancashire recently found in The John Rylands Library has been placed on public display for the first time
Manchester Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre
03 Dec 2014
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially partnered with a research centre at The University of Manchester which promotes improvements in women’s health in low and middle income countries
Conferences and Venues team scoops Business Tourism Award
03 Dec 2014
The team, based in the Directorate of Estates and Facilities, were the winners in the Business Tourism Award category of the Manchester Tourism Awards 2014
Wood Street Mission Lottery draw
03 Dec 2014
Announcing the winner for December 2014
University Christmas eCard online now
03 Dec 2014
Send a card that's festive, free and environmentally friendly
Osborne announces major new research and innovation institute
03 Dec 2014
University home to £235m advanced materials institute following largest single funding agreement in its history
Sign up your team to make a Green Impact!
03 Dec 2014
A fun, easy and innovative way to help to reduce the University's environmental impact – form a team from your department, lab or building and sign up today!
IT Services newsletter - Winter edition now online
03 Dec 2014
Our latest innovations and accomplishments
Staff benefits update
03 Dec 2014
December is now with us and the Christmas countdown has begun - take a look at these festive offers
Fire strike announced
03 Dec 2014
Fire and Rescue Services across England and Wales have announced a 24 strike from Tuesday, 9 December at 9am
Further update on Universities Superannuation Scheme
03 Dec 2014
Further discussions are taking place concerning the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Say it with a Thank You card!
04 Dec 2014
Instantly reward and recognise members of staff that go that extra mile
Extension of the appointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor
04 Dec 2014
At its most recent meeting held on Wednesday 26 November 2014, the Board of Governors approved the reappointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell for a period of six years effective from 1 July 2014
Isilon network storage upgrade next week
04 Dec 2014
Key upgrade will result in some weekend downtime
Book now for the Senior Managers: 360 Feedback Programme
04 Dec 2014
This is an opportunity for Senior Managers to obtain 360 feedback in order to identify any personal development needs including identifying and building strengths and potential development areas.
Book now for the ‘Coaching Skills for Senior Managers’ course
04 Dec 2014
This one day workshop will enable managers to understand what is meant by coaching and begin to adopt a coaching style in dealing with their direct reports and others.
Putting a good word in for Manchester
04 Dec 2014
How our Learning Through Research programme enhances our students' learning experience and improves their employability
Brian Cox takes President on tour of hometown
04 Dec 2014
University duo inspire next generation of scientists in Oldham
Researchers raise funds for Ebola victims
04 Dec 2014
Microwave and Communications Group donate to Disasters Emergency Committee Crisis Appeal
Famelab stars come out
04 Dec 2014
Witness the region's finest science communicators in battle for national finals
Like food? Join our network!
04 Dec 2014
University ‘foodies’ to make friends – and mobilize experts
Holding an event? Come see our Conferences and Venues team
04 Dec 2014
Support for Staff organising events at the University
Awards joy for Jodrell Bank Observatory’s Discovery Centre
04 Dec 2014
Teamwork ‘dishes up’ tourism honour - and chance to compete nationally
Don't open that strange attachment!
05 Dec 2014
Stay safe from malicious emails
Word up! Meet our external printers
05 Dec 2014
Procurement Office hosts supplier open day
Library’s Charity Christmas Fair
05 Dec 2014
Five-year grand total tops £2,000
Call up for 2015 Science Communication Conference
05 Dec 2014
Deadline for proposals Friday, 9 January
British Science Festival 2015
05 Dec 2014
Call for award nominations and proposals
Report bullying, harassment or discrimination online and get support
08 Dec 2014
The We Get It campaign is challenging all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination
Beat public transport price increases!
08 Dec 2014
Buy your 2015 train, tram and County Card annual season tickets at 2014 prices: deadline for applications is Thursday, 11 December 2014
Do you already give regularly to charity?
08 Dec 2014
Did you know that your charity could benefit more if you donate through the University's new Workplace Giving Scheme - and all without your giving a extra penny?
Street Market cancelled this week
08 Dec 2014
The University Street Market which was due to be held outside University Place on Tuesday, 9 December has been cancelled due to bad weather and strong winds
Spring 2015 at Contact
08 Dec 2014
January – March 2015 at Contact
Come to the staff Christmas carol service
08 Dec 2014
Join your colleagues in song on Tuesday, 16 December (12-1pm) in Whitworth Hall
Excessive Prudence? Valuations and the Universities Superannuation Scheme
08 Dec 2014
Information session on Tuesday, 9 December (1-2pm) in MBS West 3.101 organised by MBS Directorate for Social Responsibility
The Research Staff Association invites you to their next social event
09 Dec 2014
On Tuesday, 20 January 2015 (5pm) at Kro Bar (upstairs), 325 Oxford Road
Opening doors to heart research
09 Dec 2014
A British Heart Foundation Clinical Research Fellow from the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences helped the charity launch a new shop recently in Stockport
Remembering 2nd Lieutenant Walter Balshaw, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment
09 Dec 2014
Killed in action on Monday, 20 October 1914 near La Bassee, age 24
UK Data Service rolling programme of webinars
09 Dec 2014
From January 2015, the UK Data Service will be rolling out a programme of 26 regular webinars throughout the year
Safety first during the 12 days of Christmas
09 Dec 2014
Safety Services' Christmas carol brings you elf and safety tips for the festive period
Training and information day for University event organisers
09 Dec 2014
Book now to secure your place on this important training session on Thursday, 8 January 2015 (9.15am–3pm)
MOOCs in STEM
10 Dec 2014
On Friday, 23 January 2015, the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences hosts a one-day seminar on MOOCs in STEM
Are you a member of staff who has graduated from the University?
10 Dec 2014
Did you complete a programme of study/research between 1 January and 31 July this year?
Social Sciences Christmas bake sale
10 Dec 2014
Come and join us to raise money for charity (and have some cake!) on Thursday, 11 December (1-3pm) in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, Arthur Lewis Building
New Generation Thinkers 2015 – call closing 15 December 2014
10 Dec 2014
The Arts & Humanities Research Council, BBC Radio 3, and BBC Arts are looking for the UK’s next intellectual broadcasters in the arts and humanities
Season's greetings
10 Dec 2014
The Division of Communications and Marketing wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Record breaking collection for World AIDS Day
10 Dec 2014
Through everyone's generosity, the University raised a massive £453.93 - over £200 more than in 2013
Isilon network storage upgrade on Saturday
10 Dec 2014
Key upgrade will result in some weekend downtime
New monitor reveals stark realities of poverty in Greater Manchester
10 Dec 2014
The Greater Manchester monitor, created by academics at Manchester, measures levels of poverty across the city region and tells what life is like for residents living below the poverty line
University Academic Director for Distance-Learning appointed
10 Dec 2014
Professor Pam Vallely from the Institute of Inflammation and Repair in the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences has been appointed as University Academic Director for Distance-Learning
December CoreMunicate out now
10 Dec 2014
The latest CoreMunicate has been issued during December's team brief cascade to PSS staff
Staff benefits update
10 Dec 2014
More Perkz – time for a Superbreak – Massage on campus – Interest free travel loans
Bone density screening at the Sugden Centre
10 Dec 2014
Have your bone density tested on Tuesday, 3 February 2015 for £30
FoodonCampus outlets are drop off points for Mission Christmas
11 Dec 2014
Last couple of days to help make Christmas 2014 one to remember for a child living in poverty
Rewarding Exceptional Performance Policy
11 Dec 2014
The Rewarding Exceptional Performance Policy is now open for nominations
Places now available on ‘Achieving Your Potential’
11 Dec 2014
‘Achieving Your Potential’ is a 6-day development programme for members of University staff, at all levels, with a disability.
Are you returning From Maternity, Paternity or Adoption Leave?
12 Dec 2014
Did you know that, as part of the University commitment to Equality and Diversity and Wellbeing at Work, the Staff Training and Development Unit and the Equality and Diversity Office are offering men and women returners from maternity, paternity or adoption leave the opportunity to join a peer support group?
Manchester Museum’s opens newly renovated gallery this weekend
12 Dec 2014
An enchanted world awaits at Nature Discovery
Free public debate on well-being
12 Dec 2014
British Academy hosts panel of experts
Honorary degrees awarded
12 Dec 2014
University honours soprano and astrophysicist
Campus parking during the Christmas break
15 Dec 2014
Opening hours Christmas and New Year 2014/2015
Do you prefer to read UniLife online?
15 Dec 2014
Here's how to opt out of the print copies
Research Excellence Framework (REF) results published this week
15 Dec 2014
The results of the world’s largest research assessment process, the Research Excellence Framework (REF), will be published on Thursday, 18 December
Take a tour of Manchester: Alchemical City with Jeanette Winterson
15 Dec 2014
Last week, on Radio 4, the University's Professor of Creative Writing presented her personal exploration of the city of Manchester, from its Celtic roots to the present day and beyond
University researcher writes first in-depth study of bioethics
15 Dec 2014
Manchester University Press has published the first open access monograph in the field of bioethics, written by Dr Duncan Wilson, Research Associate in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM)
Inaugural 50th anniversary event for Manchester Business School
15 Dec 2014
Manchester Business School (MBS) will kick off a year of 50th anniversary celebrations next month with the first of a series of lectures commemorating the work of MBS’ founding director, Professor Grigor McClelland
Important changes to Egencia booking fees
15 Dec 2014
The Central Procurement Office has been working with Egencia to provide a simple and transparent approach to pricing
Make a date with Diversity in 2015
15 Dec 2014
The award-winning Diversity Calendar for 2015 is now available to download!
Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester?
16 Dec 2014
All Bb courses are visible to students on Monday 19 January 2015
Making sparks fly
16 Dec 2014
Professor Danielle George is to deliver the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES at the Royal Institution of Great Britain
Humanities Teaching & Learning Showcase - WInter 2015
16 Dec 2014
The Faculty of Humanities will hold its next Teaching and Learning Showcase on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 (10.30am to 3pm) in Manchester Business School East
Two new Academic Leads in Social Responsibility appointed
16 Dec 2014
Two new Academic Leads have been appointed to help take forward key elements of the University’s social responsibility agenda
President picks her Desert Island Discs
17 Dec 2014
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell will be the first castaway of 2015 on BBC Radio Four's fantasy island
Julie is making a difference
17 Dec 2014
Julie Devonald, Project Manager at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre, is training as a counsellor
Would you like to become a Dementia Friend?
17 Dec 2014
To find out more, book your place on one of the monthly information sessions between January and July 2015
Know a new student? It’s not too late for their meningococcal C vaccine
17 Dec 2014
First year university students urged to come forward
Isilon network storage upgrade this weekend
17 Dec 2014
Key upgrade will result in some weekend downtime
Help develop our local schools – and your skills and experience
17 Dec 2014
Join our highly successful School Governors Initiative
January Cycle to Work Event
17 Dec 2014
The First Cycle to Work Event of 2015 will take place on Wednesday, 7 January (8.15-9.15am) at Vasaio (formerly Potters), Simon Building
IT Services Winter Newsletter out now
17 Dec 2014
Read all about it
Staff benefits update
17 Dec 2014
This is the final staff benefits update for 2014 and it’s been another successful year for improving the benefits and discounts portfolio for you
REF 2014 results: A message from the President
18 Dec 2014
The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) for all universities in the UK have now been received
Acting Vice-President and Dean for Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
18 Dec 2014
Professor Stephen Flint takes role as Professor Colin Bailey becomes Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Important: Junk "Card Receipt" emails seeming to come from a watercooler company
18 Dec 2014
Many people have received an email appearing to come from a water cooler company familar to the University this morning entitled "Card Receipt". Do not open this attachment.
Roger Allam honoured with Outstanding Alumni Award
18 Dec 2014
Multi-talented actor returns to campus
3000 room student village to be developed at The University of Manchester
18 Dec 2014
The University of Manchester and the real estate and infrastructure unit of the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, Mubadala Development Company, today announce an investment of approximately £175m to develop a three-phase student village on the Owens Park site on the University’s Fallowfield Campus.
Heads in the clouds – minds bright as sunlight
18 Dec 2014
How our Learning Through Research programme enhances their learning experience and improves their employability
Christmas Switch Off
18 Dec 2014
Take a few easy steps to reduce electricity consumption in your department or building during the holidays
Introducing the new Social Responsibility Awards
19 Dec 2014
Eleven new awards for social responsibility have been launched for the 2014/15 academic year
Update on discussions about USS
19 Dec 2014
Further discussions about USS took place on 4 December
Politics lecturer gives evidence to Parliament
19 Dec 2014
Dr Gabriel Siles-Brügge called to appear before the House of Commons' Business, Innovation and Skills select committee
A medical school first for patient and public involvement, thanks to donation
19 Dec 2014
Trainee doctors at the University's Medical School are to receive greater input into their studies from patients and the public, thanks to a significant donation from the Dr Edwin Doubleday Fund
Setting your Out of office message over the Christmas break
19 Dec 2014
How to set up an automated email reply while away from the office
Free staff-only 5-aside tournament with Sporticipate
19 Dec 2014
Pilot programme to bring staff together
Relocation, relocation, relocation advice for managers
22 Dec 2014
The University has appointed Crown Relocations to provide a smooth transition to life in Manchester for newly recruited members of academic and academic-related staff
Turkey Trouble: Home cooks risk food poisoning from washing their Christmas bird
22 Dec 2014
Washing the Christmas Day turkey is putting home cooks at risk of poisoning their dinner guests
Fake "Library Account Access", "Remittance advice" and "Christmas Offers" emails
23 Dec 2014
We've had reports of a number of fake emails today, including a "Library Account Access" email appearing to come from the University.
Find out more about MOOCs
23 Dec 2014
Submit an idea for a new Massive, Open, Online Course before 16 January 2015
Twitter reveals where is happiest about Christmas
23 Dec 2014
Researchers at the University have identified Doncaster as being the most positive city in the UK about Christmas, whilst Oxford is the most negative
IT Support over the Christmas break
24 Dec 2014
During the Christmas break, we will not be answering any requests submitted by web or via email until the University re-opens on Monday, 5 January.