News archive – April 2007

Volunteers sought for research on hearing voices
(02 Apr 2007)
Participants aged 16 and over with a recent history of hearing voices required for psychological study

Wood Street Lottery Draw
(03 Apr 2007)
Announcing the winner for April

Vacancy for Assistant Warden at Woolton Hall
(03 Apr 2007)
Applications invited from academic, academic related or research staff

What's On at The Manchester Museum for families
(05 Apr 2007)
Monthly newsletter for April 2007

Joe Geeling Trust Fund
(05 Apr 2007)
Easter raffle prize-winners

UK Biobank starts recruitment drive
(10 Apr 2007)
Research initiative will improve the health of future generations

Charity football match in aid of children's hospitals
(10 Apr 2007)
Forever Bury FC vs Stars of Hollyoaks on 22 April

Invitation to Debating Matters Competition
(10 Apr 2007)
Watch schools compete in regional final at Museum of Science and Industry on 16 April

New fitness classes for the summer semester!
(10 Apr 2007)
Try a different way of getting into shape

NEW date for osteoporosis tests
(10 Apr 2007)
Get your bone density checked on 24 July

Relay for Life: an inspirational community event on 21/22 April
(10 Apr 2007)
Celebrate the lives of people touched by cancer and raise money for vital cancer research

Free public debate - Stem cells: hope or hype?
(10 Apr 2007)
Hear from the experts, join in the debate and cast your vote on 17 May

Are you unduly anxious?
(11 Apr 2007)
Volunteers required for study on colour perception

Copyright - Are you aware of how it affects what you do?
(13 Apr 2007)
Next free seminar in UMIP Commercialisation Best Practice Series on 4 May

Fitness Suite - Summer special offers
(16 Apr 2007)
Available NOW at the Armitage Centre

HEI Seminar on University Finance
(16 Apr 2007)
On 20 April at The Manchester Museum

Learn more about international business development
(16 Apr 2007)
Manchester Momentum invites you to special event/networking lunch on 15 May

Could you be Volunteer of the Year?
(16 Apr 2007)
Nominations invited for new awards scheme by 11 May

Support the Haggis Hearing Dog Romp!
(17 Apr 2007)
Edinburgh Marathon runner seeks sponsorship to raise funds for hearing dog training

London 2012 seeking the UK's 'Olympic spirit' for new film
(17 Apr 2007)
Have the Games inspired you to make a difference in your life or the lives of others?

Calling PhD researchers to debate!
(17 Apr 2007)
Who should have the final say on medical and scientific research?

Summer health and fitness enrolment classes on campus
(17 Apr 2007)
Choose from fun and funky, energetic or holistic - and book by 20 April

Disruption to telephone service on Saturday 28 April
(17 Apr 2007)
Schedule of upgrade work to University telephone exchanges

UMSA 2007 Quiz Night on 27 April
(18 Apr 2007)
Team sheets required in advance

Diversity and Inclusion Staff Survey: 23 April-18 May 2007
(18 Apr 2007)
Your chance to provide feedback on the day to day reality of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Free musical events
(20 Apr 2007)
Lunchtime recital on 25 April and evening concert on 9 May

Language Audit reminder
(20 Apr 2007)
27 April is your last chance to complete the audit

Courses for the Public
(23 Apr 2007)
Many available at reduced rate for staff of the University

The Last Resistance - Sigmund Freud, Arnold Zweig and Palestine
(23 Apr 2007)
Public lecture by Professor Jacqueline Rose (Queen Mary, London) on 11 May

Microsoft Security Lecture 2007
(23 Apr 2007)
Ed Gibson, Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor, speaks on 1 May

Invitation to tender: Primary Creative Arts Development Project
(23 Apr 2007)
Manchester Museum invites bids from creative educators by 30 April

Invitation to tender: Primary Science & Environment Development Project
(23 Apr 2007)
Manchester Museum invites bids from creative educators by 30 April

"Any Questions?" at St Peter's House Chaplaincy on 11 May
(25 Apr 2007)
Your chance to take part in Radio 4's forum for lively debate

Helping your graduating students get jobs
(25 Apr 2007)
Promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair on 13 and 14 June

Staff previews of the John Rylands Library, Deansgate
(25 Apr 2007)
An invitation to visit the refurbished library on 8 and 10 May

Parents of 3-9 year olds wanted for study of parental thinking styles
(25 Apr 2007)
£15 for one hour of your time (no need for child's attendance)

10th RAI International Festival of Ethnographic Film - 27 June to 2 July
(25 Apr 2007)
Bringing together anthropologists, film-makers and members of the public

Courses available from STDU in May
(25 Apr 2007)
Book now for remaining places

William Wilberforce, Statesman and Liberator? A Family Perspective
(25 Apr 2007)
Great great grandson Richard Wilberforce speaks on 10 May at the Whitworth Gallery

Do you feel respected and valued at work?
(25 Apr 2007)
Diversity and Inclusion Staff Survey: 23 April - 18 May 2007

Are you involved in advising students on "free choice" courses?
(26 Apr 2007)
Information available on 2007/08 University-wide Language Programme (LEAP)

What's on at The Manchester Museum for families
(26 Apr 2007)
Monthly newsletter for May 2007

Parents of newborns to 7 year olds wanted for language development study
(27 Apr 2007)
Parking and travel allowance available to participating families

IT training in focus
(30 Apr 2007)
Share your ideas and experiences of IT training provision