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Pathways: Career Options for PhDs and Postdocs 2013 – Friday 7 June

Pathways at the University of Manchester - Career Options for Doctoral Researchers
Each year, up to 500 current doctoral researchers come to hear 60-70 experienced PhDs who have developed their careers, inside or outside academia.

This university-wide event will take place on Friday 7 June 2013, Renold Building, followed by the PhD Zone at the Graduate Fair on more…

Seminars for Researchers: Wiley Publishing Workshop

Wiley Publishing Workshop
Thursday 16th May 2013
13:00 - 15:00
John Casken Theatre, Martin Harris Building

Session Leader: Paul Trevorrow, Executive Journals Editor

Wiley are one of the largest publishing companies of scholarly work in the world. They publish a significant amount of work from University of Manchester researchers. The workshop will be led by Paul Trevorrow, the Executive more…

Business Training for Bioscientists – careers & future prospects in the Biotechnology Industry

Tuesday 23 April, 09:30 – 13:00 (lunch included), Core Technology Facility, Grafton St, Oxford Rd campus

If you are considering Biotechnology as a career option this workshop provides the ideal opportunity to find out what it means to establish and work in a biotechnology company.

This half day session provides an invaluable opportunity to hear about more…

Global Impact Award: Money to support overseas travel for community engagement

Are you a student wanting to travel overseas in the summer? The Alumni Association is offering awards of £250 to current students who want to make a global impact.

To be eligible for the award your overseas trip must have a measurable benefit, whether social or practical, on the community you are visiting. The applications are more…

Manchester eScholar - what it means for researchers

IT Services are working to support the eScholar platform here at The University of Manchester.

What is Manchester eScholar?

Manchester eScholar is an institutional online depository where you can find scholarly work created by researchers affiliated with the University of Manchester. It provides a place to store and preserve intellectual assets of the research community as well more…

Enterprise Futures 2013

After the huge success of last years event held at MediaCity UK, Enterprise Futures will be taking place this year at the iconic Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square on Tuesday 21 May.

Enterprise Futures is an event jointly run by University of Manchester, University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University and aims to illustrate more…

Venture Further 2013 - (closes 22 March)

Want to start-up a business? Here’s your chance to win £10,000 and make it a reality.

  • Enhance your CV - gain enterprise and entrepreneurship skills
  • Cash prizes of up to £10,000 to support your business
  • Enter as an individual or team
  • Produce a business plan and progress your idea

It’s open to students and researchers from all subject areas across more…

UMIP Fellows Programme - call for postgraduate applications

Are you a full time postgraduate student registered at The University of Manchester?

Do you have:

  • An interest in technology transfer and intellectual property commercialisation, and/or prior experience in business or commercial environments?
  • A commitment and availability for up to 8 hours per week to undertake paid project work?
  • Demonstrated professionalism and ability to adhere to deadlines?
  • Enthusiasm to gain more…

Eureka! Library Innovation Challenge

This is your opportunity to unlock your idea or vision for an innovative new concept or design which will enhance the customer experience within The University of Manchester Library.

By entering the competition you may win £1,000 in selected vouchers.

How does it work?

  • You’re invited to come up with an innovative fresh idea which will benefit you more…

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2013

You should have all received an email from the university this week asking you to participate in The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2013. The PRES is an online questionnaire giving postgraduates the opportunity to provide vital feedback about the research experience, and is live now until 16 May 2013.

You can access the survey more…