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News archive – May 2007

"Free choice" courses in Business and Management for all UG students
01 May 2007
BMaP course and application information available online

Healthy volunteers (18 years+) required for physiological tests
01 May 2007
Time and expenses reimbursed

Advice on Enterprise options for undergraduates
01 May 2007
Information available on 2007/08 Undergraduate Enterprise Options

A Place For Everything: Making Order Out of Chaos
01 May 2007
New exhibition opening at The Manchester Museum on 5 May 2007

The UMSA 2007 Quiz Night winners
01 May 2007
Quiz and raffle raise £600 for Joe Geeling Trust

Create accessible online learning pages with Dreamweaver 8
01 May 2007
Course for academic and support staff on 18 June

Snowstorm in Manchester in May?
02 May 2007
IOU Theatre performs 'Waylaid' in Platt Fields Park on 11 and 12 May

Wood Street Mission Lottery Draw
02 May 2007
Announcing the winner for May

Could you be Volunteer of the Year?
03 May 2007
Applications invited for new awards scheme by 11 May

Portable appliance testing in John Owens and Coupland I (Psychology) Buildings
03 May 2007
Advance notice of visits by testing company in May

Learning from user feedback: AUA Conference on 13 June
03 May 2007
Early bird discount for bookings received by 12 May

What's On at The Manchester Museum for adults
04 May 2007
Welcome to the monthly newsletter for May

Got a problem you want to solve?
04 May 2007
Take just 25 minutes to participate in online psychological study

Two Cities Boat Race Day - Saturday 12 May
08 May 2007
A FREE day out for all the family

Greater Manchester AUA Meeting on 23 May
08 May 2007
Presentation by new Executive Director, Liz Bromley

Martial arts training at Sugden
08 May 2007
Get fit and learn the basics of self-defense in these fun lessons

Closure of University dialup facility
08 May 2007
Alternative ways of connecting to the University network from off-campus

Pilates drop-in classes in the Sackville Street Building
08 May 2007
Develop balance, strength and flexibility in this popular class

Relaxation massages for staff - 1 June
08 May 2007
Unwind in your lunch break

Textile Degree Show 2007
08 May 2007
Your invitation to the preview evening on 1 June

Forthcoming UMSA events
08 May 2007
Including Drayton Manor and UMSA Family Ramble

Fire awareness courses at STDU on 14 May
09 May 2007
General fire safety in the workplace and training for Fire Evacuation Marshals

Museums at Night
09 May 2007
"Night At The Museum" and modern horror tales at The Manchester Museum on 19 May

Congregations for Conferment of Degrees: 2-13 July 2007
09 May 2007
Confirmation of attendance and hire of academic dress

Student Support Forum on 16 May
11 May 2007
Lunchtime talk on the Chaplaincy's role in student support

Venture Further announces winners
11 May 2007
£25,000 prize awarded to best new student business

Academic diaries
11 May 2007
Limited stock - orders invited by 15 June

The University of Manchester Wine Club: What's next in wine?
14 May 2007
Next tasting on 23 May - new members welcome

Consulting and the rewards it can bring you
14 May 2007
Session 4 in UMIP's Commercialisation Best Practice Series

Manchester wins DfES contract to manage China Summer School
15 May 2007
Programme open to all UK undergraduates

Estates Customer Services Centre - Change in operational hours
15 May 2007
New opening times from 21 May

Green Travel Plan: Car parking charges
15 May 2007
Directorate of Estates announces charges based on grade/salary band

HEI Seminar 'Building our International Profile'
16 May 2007
Tim Westlake leads seminar for Administration staff on 18 May

Learning At Work Day: Live Long and Prosper
16 May 2007
FREE activities at The Manchester Museum on 24 May

Vacancy for Assistant Warden - Weston Hall
16 May 2007
Applications invited from academic/academic related/research staff by 4 June

Local college praises Manchester Access Programme
16 May 2007
Students offered UG places after completing Widening Participation scheme

Two-day course in 'Performance Coaching for Line Managers'
16 May 2007
Available from STDU on 24 and 30 May

Mexican Cultural Evening 2007
16 May 2007
Food, dance, music and more at Instituto Cervantes on 1 June

Wood Street Lottery Draw
18 May 2007
Announcing May's winner

Diversity and Inclusion Survey extended to 25 May
22 May 2007
There's still time to make a difference!

Participate in the Manchester Science Festival - October 2007
22 May 2007
Meeting for University staff on 31 May

The Whitworth Art Gallery wins VisitBritain Quality Marque
22 May 2007
Prestigious award for high quality of service exhibited to visitors

Postgraduate Course Development - Environment and Sustainable Development
22 May 2007
Are you of Indian or Chinese origin and/or have you worked in either country?

MLP registration opens
22 May 2007
Information for staff about the Manchester Leadership Programme

Recruitment opens for MA in Counselling Studies
22 May 2007
Qualification for staff undertaking pastoral support or interpersonal work

Get out your gowns and tuxedos!
22 May 2007
Charity Red Ball on 12 October in aid of heart disease and diabetes research

One-day CLASS Network Conference on 24 July
22 May 2007
Personal and professional development sessions for admin support staff

Switch off over Spring Bank Holiday!
23 May 2007
Reduce energy wastage while you're away

Call for papers - School learning networks: current experiences and future hopes
23 May 2007
A research-led conference hosted by Liverpool City of Learning*

Half Term at The Manchester Museum
23 May 2007
Celebrate nature near and far in the week-long Festival of Nature

Relaxation massages - only a few places left!
23 May 2007
Unwind in your lunch break on 1 June

Open Meeting on 6 June - Collections for the future: why?
23 May 2007
Professor David Gordon on the role of the library, museum and gallery in the digital age

UMSA trip to Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo on 10 June 2007
23 May 2007
Places still available - only £12 per adult

HIV/AIDS in Africa: One day roundtable workshop
24 May 2007
Explore innovative approaches to HIV/AIDS on 1 June

First Aid Seminar Series: Strokes
25 May 2007
For trained first aiders on 8 June

NEW Summer Well-Being Programme
25 May 2007
Enrolment classes for summer - book NOW to avoid disappointment

NEW dates for Osteoporosis Tests
25 May 2007
Get your bone density checked on 3 and 4 July

Take time out to unwind with a relaxing Holistic Therapy treatment
30 May 2007
Feeling stressed or simply want to relax? - try a soothing treatment from Zenith Therapy

Alchemy at The Manchester Museum presents
30 May 2007
Ilana Halperin: 'Caves'

What did you think of Learning at Work Day 2007?
30 May 2007
Short questionnaire about your experiences on 24 May

Want to find out more about the Manchester Leadership Programme?
30 May 2007
Sign up for the MLP Celebration Event on 7 June

Showcase: The Manchester Museum Research Seminar
30 May 2007
Curating Diversity? Policy and practice in contemporary displays

Staff Training and Development Unit courses
30 May 2007
Places available in week commencing 4 June

Get in the swim for £1 on Wednesday 6 June
30 May 2007
Special offer for staff at Manchester Aquatics Centre

Healthy volunteers required for research study
30 May 2007
Looking for females, 18-40, who live in Greater Manchester

First Move Literary Festival: 15-17 June
30 May 2007
Celebration of 50th anniversary of Lovell Telescope's first move under power

Hallsworth Conference: 'War and our World' 19-21 July 2007
30 May 2007
Early bird registration available to Manchester staff until 6 July

Staff member in charity skydive
31 May 2007
Raising funds for pioneering medical treatment for young girl

10th RAI International Festival of Ethnographic Film
31 May 2007
27 June to 2 July at The University of Manchester

Open Meeting with the President and Vice-Chancellor on 20 June
31 May 2007
Update on progress toward goals identified in Manchester 2015