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Weekly Newsletter |
10 October 2011 |
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News from Head of SchoolStudent Numbers PositionThe picture
is becoming clearer on our admissions position, although the deadline for
completing registration is at the end of November. The following table shows current
predictions on admissions:
As such, we are broadly on target, except for:
In terms of total headcounts (across all programmes and
all years), where there are a number of uncertainties, things seem to be
slightly better with a total headcount shortfall predicted to be less than
20. The main concern, then, is PGT
overseas – this was always known to be a volatile market, but we have seen
significant drops in applications and accepts from several countries, and
need to try to understand what caused the marked drop in numbers. In terms
of the budget, there have been several savings in staff costs (see the next
article for one example), which mean that we can probably absorb the
shortfall from student numbers without substantial cuts to non-pay budgets,
but we need to exhibit restraint in expenditure until the final position
becomes clearer. Nano Engineering/Computer Engineering Lectureship We interviewed two candidates last week for the Nano
Engineering / Computer Engineering lectureship, but decided not to make any
offers. This is unfortunately the second unsuccessful attempt to appoint to
this post. We expect to try again in the new year, and will seek to include
the opportunity to appoint at Senior Lecturer level to widen the field. Careers and Industry Placement Fair - Tuesday October 11thThe School's annual Careers and Industry Placement Fair is taking place this Tuesday (October 11th) between 1pm and 4pm on the lower first. The Fair is being attended by 19 companies in total. A full list of attendees is available here: http://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/business/careersfair/ The fair is likely to be of most interest to penultimate and final year undergraduate students and postgrads. If you can help us get word out, perhaps by mentioning in to tutor groups, it would be much appreciated. EventsLMS Computer Science Colloquium 11 Oct 11The aims of the meeting are to showcase state of the art scientific computing applications, to identify some of the challenges posed by next generation high performance machines and indicate promising approaches to tackling the problem. Tuesday 11 October, 10.30. 16.30 De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HS. (Nearest tube: Russell Square) CS Away Day 4 Nov 11I am planning an away day for all academic staff and a number of PSS staff in CS on 4th November 2011. This is the last day of Reading Week and the day after the CS Research Symposium. It is likely to run from mid/late morning until the end of the afternoon and it will not be held very far away. We will be discussing a range of important topics that relate to the future of the School, and the outcome of the day will feed directly into the next School plan. I will provide further details as soon as possible, but in the meantime please could you put this in your diaries. Please could you reply to Lynn Howarth to confirm your attendance or let her know if you are unable to attend. Best Wishes Jim Miles University
of Manchester: Headstart 9 11 Nov 11
We are now arranging the ninth running of HEADSTART, the University of Manchester's Leadership Development Programme. Completed applications should be endorsed by the candidate's HOS/line manager and Dean/Director as set out in the brochure link below. Applications should be sent to Emma Rygielska in STDU by 11 November. If a hard copy of this information is required, please contact Emma. If you require any more information about the Headstart programme please contact Paul Dixon. HEADSTART
Distribution Memo (doc) (pdf) HEADSTART 9 APPLICATION
FORM (doc) (pdf)
New Funding and Award OpportunitiesEPS Faculty strategic fund 17Oct 11In line with the Faculty’s long-term strategic plan we have managed to develop, and maintain, a small strategic fund to further support research and teaching activities across the Faculty. This investment is alongside our major strategic investments, which I will continue to highlight at the Faculty’s Open Meetings. Similar to last year, I would welcome short proposals (maximum 2-pages) to enhance our teaching and research activities as outlined in the attached document. All proposals must be submitted to Colin Bailey by 17th October 2011 Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Strategic Fund Royal Society International Exchanges Scheme 17 OCT 11Aim:
This scheme is for scientists in the UK who want to undertake a collaboration with scientists overseas through either
one-off visit or bilateral travel. RAofE - Engineering Enterprise Fellowships 21 Oct 11The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched a new scheme, Engineering Enterprise Fellowships, which provide funding and support to outstanding entrepreneurial researchers, working in UK Universities, to enable them to spend 12 months developing the commercial potential of their research.
Deadline for applications is Friday 21 October 2011. Further details are available here Royal Society Research Grants 25 OCT 11Aim: This scheme provides ‘seed corn' funding for
new projects initiated by research scientists at an early stage of their
career (within the first 5 years). The objective of the scheme is to increase
the availability of specialised equipment, consumable materials and services,
and to support essential field research. The scheme also provides support for
research in the history of science or to assist with publication of scholarly
works in the history of science. Length of tenure: The grant is for a period of 12 months Place of tenure: UK University or not-for-profit research organisation (except for Research Council Institutes). Value: For all subject categories, up to £15,000 (including VAT) is available for the purchase of specialised equipment, essential consumable materials and services. Up to £5,000 (including VAT) is available for the publication of scholarly works in the history of science. For further information regarding admissible costs, please refer to the 2011/R1 scheme notes, which will be available on the website when the round opens. More
Information Academy’s Research Fellowship scheme 31 OCT 11The Academy’s Research Fellowship scheme is now open for applications. In brief, it’s a 5 year fully funded post-doctoral Research Fellowship scheme aimed at the best early career researchers. Applications are welcome from all engineering disciplines and applicants should have up to 3 year’s post-doctoral experience at the time of application. Full details are available on the website Here The application and assessment process is the same as last year, being a Stage 1 outline application followed by a Stage 2 full proposal. Most universities are limited to two applications each, some are allowed 3 based upon past success in the scheme – a list of which universities can submit three applications is on the website.We expect to receive in the region of 80 applications and to award 8 Fellowships. The submission deadline for Stage 1 is Monday 31 October 2011. If you have any questions on the scheme please contact either Angus Baker The Academy’s Research Fellowship scheme is now open for applications. In brief, it’s a 5 year fully funded post-doctoral Research Fellowship scheme aimed at the best early career researchers. Applications are welcome from all engineering disciplines and applicants should have up to 3 year’s post-doctoral experience at the time of application. Full details are available on the website Here The application and assessment process is the same as last year, being a Stage 1 outline application followed by a Stage 2 full proposal. Most universities are limited to two applications each, some are allowed 3 based upon past success in the scheme – a list of which universities can submit three applications is on the website. We expect to receive in the region of 80 applications and to award 8 Fellowships. The submission deadline for Stage 1 is Monday 31 October 2011. If you have any questions on the scheme please contact either Angus Barker or Rob Barrett Research Exchanges 4 Nov 11The next round of the of the Research Exchanges with China and India scheme run by The Royal Academy of Engineering is now due to start. The scheme provides funding to enable researchers in engineering departments at UK universities to spend time at academic centres of excellence in China or India, and academic engineering researchers in China or India to spend time at a UK university. Awards support visits of 3-12 months and should be part of longer-term efforts to build UK-China/India partnerships. The aim of the scheme is to support international research collaborations and strengthen networks of excellence in engineering research. The deadline for applications is 4 November 2011. Please do not hesitate to contact Radhar Babbar if you require any further information or have any queries regarding this scheme. Further information including application forms and notes for guidance are also available at Here Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Awards 8 Nov 11Jointly funded by the Wolfson Foundation and BIS, this scheme aims to provide universities with additional support to enable them to attract to this country, or retain, respected scientists of outstanding achievement and potential. Awards are made to the university and as such researchers must remain at the university named on the application. The focus of the award is a salary enhancement. Research expenses are also considered for research costs not suitable for Research Councils' research grants applications and for overseas applicants to support integration into the UK research and funding environment. Eligibility: Applicants can be of any nationality and must hold, or be guaranteed, a permanent post at a UK university. All applicants must have their basic salary wholly funded by the university. Length of tenure: Five years funding after which the award holder continues with the permanent post at the host university. Place of tenure: UK university. Please note that these awards are made to the host university and cannot be transferred to another university. Value: Salary enhancements have been made usually in the range of £10K to £30K per annum. Website link: royalsociety.org/Wolfson-Research-Merit-Awards/ Closing date for approved applications: 08 November 2011 Research Awards top |
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