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