News archive – October 2007
Are museums racist?
(01 Oct 2007)
Ideas Cafe at The Manchester Museum on 4 October
Wood Street Lottery
(01 Oct 2007)
Announcing the winner for October 2007
Science Loves Art: "Imagination workshop"
(01 Oct 2007)
Creative vision meets scientific knowledge - and turns green - on 16 October
Student Support Forum with Manchester Student Homes
(01 Oct 2007)
Lunchtime meeting on 17 October
New Clearspace discussion forums launched *
(01 Oct 2007)
Online forums and documents database to assist in the enhancement of teaching and learning
Enriching Teaching and Learning *
(01 Oct 2007)
Professor Colin Stirling appointed Associate Vice-President for eLearning
Help boost students' employability *
(01 Oct 2007)
Promote careers events to give our students and graduates a head start in the job market
News changes *
(01 Oct 2007)
More news available on the staff intranet
Could you mentor a student? *
(01 Oct 2007)
Boost a student's career prospects and further your own career development
UMIP - Commercialising your ideas *
(01 Oct 2007)
Licensing Case Study booklet released later this month
Press (Media) Freedom: Constitutional Right or Cultural Assumption?
(01 Oct 2007)
Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC speaks on 23 November
What's on at The Manchester Museum (for families)
(01 Oct 2007)
Monthly Newsletter for October
The University of Manchester Christmas Card 2007
(01 Oct 2007)
Orders must be placed by 5pm on 2 November
Squash and badminton coaching courses for beginners
(02 Oct 2007)
Learn a new sport or brush up your existing skills
Staff swim for FREE!
(02 Oct 2007)
On 3 October at Manchester Aquatics Centre
National Agreement for Apple computer equipment
(02 Oct 2007)
Savings, support and training opportunities available
How to contact new HE Precinct Travel Coordinator
(02 Oct 2007)
Telephone number and email address for Andrew Hough
Last chance to experience collaborative learning with WebCT!
(02 Oct 2007)
Communicating and collaborating with WebCT workshop on 9 October
Academic diaries 2007/08
(03 Oct 2007)
Remaining "bin-end" stocks available on first come, first served basis
Chinese Cultural Show staged by the Confucius Institute
(03 Oct 2007)
Live performances of tai chi, calligraphy and music on 10 October
SPORT News
(03 Oct 2007)
Walk leader courses, swim memberships, Sackville Street health and fitness classes
Courses available at STDU in October
(03 Oct 2007)
Secretaries Workshop, Compressed Gases Workshop, and How to Win at the CV and Application Game
Volunteers wanted for brain scan study
(03 Oct 2007)
Male participants required, aged 18-60 years
Dance of Life: painting for auction at Charity Red Ball
(03 Oct 2007)
Tickets still available for fabulous evening at MUFC on 12 October
Access all areas by email!
(04 Oct 2007)
A range of new email lists will help you target your desired audience
Get in touch - so we can too!
(04 Oct 2007)
Help the Division of Development and Alumni Relations locate "lost alumni"
Licensing to Industry & How to Assess the Commercial Viability of Research
(04 Oct 2007)
Next in UMIP's Best Practice Commercialisation Seminar Series on 25 October
UMSA offers extra belly dancing class
(05 Oct 2007)
You don't have to be an UMSA member to attend
Manchester scoops top careers award for international students provision
(05 Oct 2007)
New initiatives earn AGCAS Award for Excellence
Healthy volunteers aged 20-60 years required for a sunlight exposure study at Ho
(05 Oct 2007)
Participants will be reimbursed
Public debate on addiction (Nowgen's Faces of Manchester project)
(05 Oct 2007)
On 23 October during Manchester Science Festival
Lunchtime events on aspects of the human face (Nowgen's Faces of Manchester proj
(05 Oct 2007)
From 22 to 26 October during Manchester Science Festival
New MATLAB course with free book!
(08 Oct 2007)
Introduction to MATLAB will run on 6 December
Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology and Biostatistics Course 2008
(09 Oct 2007)
New course starting in January 2008
Catering on Campus - Best Practice Guidelines
(09 Oct 2007)
Information for staff
Health, Fitness and Well-Being Courses
(09 Oct 2007)
Only one week left to sign up!
STDU Courses
(09 Oct 2007)
Places still available
Higher Education Institution (HEI) Seminars
(09 Oct 2007)
Autumn/Winter 2007 Programme
Trading for Culture
(09 Oct 2007)
FREE event at The Whitworth Gallery on Saturday 27 October, 2-3.30pm
Classification in an imperial context
(10 Oct 2007)
Ideas Cafe at The Manchester Museum on 15 October
Information Systems Operational Group
(10 Oct 2007)
Remit and membership of group set up to oversee core business IS systems
Change of name for TLAO
(10 Oct 2007)
Known as Teaching and Learning Support (TLSO) from 1 October
MANTIS 07: NOVARS Launch
(10 Oct 2007)
Programme of events for 2-4 November
Quatuor Danel - New season of concerts begins
(10 Oct 2007)
Free lunchtime concert series
Nowgen showcases its 'Faces of Manchester' film
(10 Oct 2007)
17-28 October on BBC Big Screen, Exchange Square
Christmas Specials Week at Chancellors
(10 Oct 2007)
The perfect venue for your celebrations
Volunteers needed for high profile European study on depression
(11 Oct 2007)
Must be aged 18-50 years
Open Meeting on the RAE 2008 - 25 October
(11 Oct 2007)
Professor Nancy Rothwell speaks about the University's RAE submission
Staff Calendar (ICON) Service not available on 20 October
(11 Oct 2007)
No access via web or Calendar desktop client during routine maintenance
Public Realm Works - Bridgeford Street
(12 Oct 2007)
Temporary access/egress restriction at Higher Cambridge Street end
NW-GRID Campus Grids Workshop
(12 Oct 2007)
On 31 October at Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool
Plagiarism Interest Group
(12 Oct 2007)
Meeting on 7 November looks at University policies/practices on plagiarism
Universities Superannuation Scheme: Additional voluntary contributions
(12 Oct 2007)
Are your retirement plans on track?
Diary orders and recommended photocopier paper
(15 Oct 2007)
Message from Procurement Office
Can Nuclear Power Save The Planet?
(16 Oct 2007)
FREE public lecture on 23 October
Jack the dog and Vanessa raise vital funds for the blind!
(16 Oct 2007)
5K dog and owner race to support Henshaws Society for the Blind
Staff Training and Development Guide to Courses 2007/08 - now online
(16 Oct 2007)
Paper copies of 2006/07 brochure (still valid) also available
Upcoming events at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
(16 Oct 2007)
Programme of performances: 18-26 October
The University of Manchester Carol Service
(16 Oct 2007)
Staff, students and families welcome on Tuesday 18 December
Communications Matters Workshops
(17 Oct 2007)
'From Blogs to Wikis - a Complete Guide to Social Media'
Discounted rugby tickets offer for University of Manchester staff
(17 Oct 2007)
Sale Sharks v Saracens on 19 October
Contact lens wearers with astigmatism required
(17 Oct 2007)
Eurolens Research requires volunteers for contact lens clinical research
Certificate of Higher Education in Enterprise Open Evening
(17 Oct 2007)
Develop the knowledge and skills to get a business idea off the ground
Friday Forums
(17 Oct 2007)
A series of workshops/therapies for staff in the Well-Being Room, Dover St Building
Interfaculty Lecture series
(17 Oct 2007)
Opening up existing Faculty/School/Centre-based lectures to colleagues across the University
Manchester Science Festival - 20-28 October 2007
(17 Oct 2007)
Events taking place across the City
Last chance to bid for unique experience
(18 Oct 2007)
Be a conservator for the day at The Manchester Museum!
Half-term holiday activities at The Manchester Museum
(18 Oct 2007)
Join in the Manchester Science Festival: 22-26 October
Royal Meteorological Society meetings for 2007-08
(18 Oct 2007)
Meetings are free and open to all
Transfer of staff from Estates O&M Group to Professional Services Unit
(22 Oct 2007)
Six members of staff have re-located from Denmark Road to Beyer Building
Participants required for a psychological study
(23 Oct 2007)
Research project looking at personal goals, memory and imagery
Discounted rugby ticket offer
(23 Oct 2007)
25% off ticket prices for Sale Sharks v Bath on Friday 2 November
Black History Month at The Manchester Museum
(24 Oct 2007)
Family day on 27 October and Cafe RSA event on 1 November
Launch of electroacoustic studio of Martin Harris Centre
(24 Oct 2007)
Programme of events: 25 October - 4 November
Royal Economic Society Annual Lecture 2007 on 29 November
(24 Oct 2007)
Climate Change, Ethics and the Economics of the Global Deal by Sir Nicholas Stern
Courses available at STDU
(24 Oct 2007)
Book now for courses running from 29 October to 9 November
Appeal for witnesses - road traffic accident
(24 Oct 2007)
Collision on Booth Street East on Thursday 11 October 2007
Christmas parties!
(24 Oct 2007)
Celebration packages at Manchester Conference Centre and Tiger Tiger
British Red Cross offers guaranteed places for 2008 London Marathon.
(26 Oct 2007)
Applications invited from runners by 3 December.
UMSA Ultimate Staff Christmas Party 2007.
(26 Oct 2007)
Join in the fun at Moso Moso on Friday 14 December.
Radio Astronomy at Jodrell Bank, 50 years old and poised for the future
(29 Oct 2007)
Special lecture for alumni and staff on 7 November
JISC inform 19 published.
(29 Oct 2007)
Read the latest edition of JISC's online newsletter.
SPORT News.
(29 Oct 2007)
Gym membership for only £35 and martial art classes.
How to spot rogue emails and fake web sites.
(29 Oct 2007)
Short course on 14 November to help you avoid identify theft.
New course for staff - Graphics and Images for eLearning using Adobe Fireworks C
(29 Oct 2007)
Learn how to use still images in eLearning courses on 21 November.
Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal.
(29 Oct 2007)
Please donate new or secondhand children's gifts by 3 December.
Universities Superannuation Scheme Member Presentation
(30 Oct 2007)
Information on the scheme, its benefits and recent developments on 8 November
From Electroacoustics to the Viennese Repertory!
(31 Oct 2007)
Events at the Martin Harris Centre: 2-10 November
Free Tai Chi classes with The Confucius Institute.
(31 Oct 2007)
Lunchtime classes run weekly from 6 November
Coming soon at The Manchester Museum.
(31 Oct 2007)
New exhibition from 10 November and Big Saturday: Volcano Day on 17 November.
Do you want 'incite'?
(31 Oct 2007)
Call for contributions to all-new University research staff newsletter.