School of CS newsletter

A warm welcome to two new members of staff who have joined the School recently:

Gareth Henshall started on 3rd January as a new Lecturer, he will be teaching on the core CS curriculum with a particular focus on software engineering. Gareth joins us from Bangor University. He is based in room 2.82 and can be contacted at gareth.henshall@manchester.ac.uk

Teri Gosling joins the School on 8th January as PGR Admissions Officer - maternity cover for Michelle Ringwood. Teri joins us from Leeds Beckett University. She will be based in the Recruitment and Admissions office and can be contacted at teri.gosling@manchester.ac.uk 

The School induction book for new staff has been updated to include information on academic promotions, accident reporting and updated training links. It can be found via SharePoint

If you spot any broken links, have any queries or wish to provide feedback on this document please contact Liz Caine.

Peer Support Group for colleagues returning from shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave

As part of the University commitment to Equality, Diversity and Wellbeing at Work, Staff Learning & Development and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are offering men and women returners from shared parental leave, maternity, paternity and adoption leave the opportunity to get together. 

These informal sessions are un-facilitated and after an introduction by a member of the Staff Learning and Development Team, colleagues are left alone to:

·         Share experiences in a safe environment;

·         Hear about what has worked for others;

·         Offer peer support;

·         Discuss issues related to the balancing of work and caring responsibilities.

We provide light refreshments and you are welcome to bring your lunch. The next session for this group is Wednesday 24^th January from 12.30pm until 2.00pm and places can be booked at: https://app.manchester.ac.uk/TP60

EPSRC has awarded The University of Manchester over £2.4M to deliver an Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) that aims to increase and accelerate the impact of EPSRC research outputs from the University through a range of knowledge exchange activities.

Running from April 2017 to March 2020, the £2.4M IAA will aim to ensure that the university fulfils its strategic knowledge exchange objectives in the domains covered by EPSRC research.

The Knowledge Exchange Team is pleased to announce the 3rd Call for Proposals under the following mechanisms:

• Relationship Incubator Scheme (£10k, Open call)

Fostering new relationships between industry and academic researchers, creating opportunities for collaboration and exchange of knowledge and skills

• Proof of Concept Scheme (£25k)

Support for the very early stage of transforming research outputs into commercial opportunities

• Secondment Scheme (£50k)

Flexible support for secondments between The University of Manchester and businesses and other organisations

 

Applications are only permitted for projects focused on the exploitation / application of knowledge or technology generated through EPSRC-funded research.

Eligible collaborators are UK-based businesses (including UK sites of international businesses), UK charities, and UK public sector organisations such as the NHS. If you have any queries regarding user organisation eligibility, please contact the Knowledge Exchange Team who provide active support for the development of EPSRC IAA submissions.

Prior to applying, academics are strongly advised to contact a member of the KE Team for support, and at least 1 month before the call closing date of 21st February 2018.

Further information, application forms and guidance notes can be found at http://man.ac.uk/0ns2Xr.

Where:  Beyer Lecture Theatre, Beyer Building

When:  Thursday 18 January 2018

Time:  12-1:30pm

This seminar will be led by led by Paul Maccabee (Deputy Head of Capital Projects), Kate Dougherty (WSP) and Helen Cutts (Environmental Sustainability Projects Officer).

We announced our ambitious, £1 billion, 10 year investment to create a world class campus in 2012, to bring the University together onto a single campus and provide some of the world's most modern facilities for teaching and research. This large scale construction and refurbishment programme presents an opportunity to embed sustainability within the estate and increase the positive impacts we have on the environment. We also recognise the Campus Masterplan presents challenges and as such we are managing associated negative impacts.

This seminar will cover the University's approach to embedding environmental sustainability within the capital programme to date. We welcome attendance from staff and students across the University who wish to learn more about sustainability including all working in professional support services and academic schools.

Register through Eventbrite to attend this seminar.

The list of future seminars can be found at: Sustainability Seminar Series