News archive – February 2008
Dental appointments at School of Dentistry.
02 Feb 2008
Free treatment for staff not registered with a general dentist.
Technicians' Conference on 28 March.*
04 Feb 2008
One-day career development event for Faculty of Life Sciences technicians.
Opt out of UniLife/Staff Update in print.
04 Feb 2008
Read the February issues online.
BBC Philharmonic Chamber Concert on 6 February.
05 Feb 2008
Enjoy a free glass of wine and meet the conductor and players.
Healthy female controls wanted for depression-related research.
05 Feb 2008
Volunteers should be over 30 and have no history of depression.
New UMSA salsa classes.
05 Feb 2008
Cuban salsa at lunchtimes on South Campus.
Rugby scrums good as Sharks sign in.
05 Feb 2008
Twinning agreement offers top-class coaching to University players.
Wood Street Mission.
05 Feb 2008
Announcing February Lottery Draw winner and 2007 donation.
Student Support Forum.
05 Feb 2008
Talk about supporting incoming exchange students on 13 February.
Residential Tutor vacancies in University halls.
05 Feb 2008
Applications invited by Monday 18 February.
Open afternoon in Human Performance Laboratory at WTCRF Manchester.
05 Feb 2008
Find out on 20 February how the Lab can help your research.
25% discount on rugby tickets.
05 Feb 2008
Sale Sharks v Leeds Carnegie on Friday 15 February (7.45pm kick off).
Well-Being Programme: Free workshops on Friday lunchtimes.
05 Feb 2008
Opportunities to improve your health and general well-being.
Literature Live with Jonathan Trigell and Clare Wigfall.
06 Feb 2008
Readings and Q&A session with writers on 11 February.
Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.
06 Feb 2008
Next week's events plus season highlights.
Lenin El-Ramli at The University of Manchester.
06 Feb 2008
Seminar event with prominent Egyptian playwright on 11 February.
Survey on perceptions of Moss Side and Ardwick.
06 Feb 2008
Here's your chance to contribute to local regeneration plans.
Blackboard workshops.
06 Feb 2008
Invitation to attend training sessions on 26 and 27 February.
Events at The Manchester Museum.
06 Feb 2008
Extinction Big Saturday and Predators' Week.
Lay membership of the University General Assembly.
06 Feb 2008
Members of staff are invited to submit nominations by 25 February.
Student Services Centre: Closed on 11 February.
07 Feb 2008
Members of staff can be contacted by telephone or email.
Mathematics in Society Lecture on 27 February.
07 Feb 2008
First in new series showcasing the contribution of mathematics to society.
Another UMSA theatre tickets offer!
07 Feb 2008
Tickets also available for previously advertised shows.
Venture Further: Win £25,000!
07 Feb 2008
Team up with a student and submit a business plan by 10 April.
Do you know a brilliant science communicator?
08 Feb 2008
Nominations invited for the BA Award Lectures 2008 by 29 February.
Manchester University Sub-Aqua Club seeks new members.
08 Feb 2008
Must be experienced divers with BSAC or PADI qualifications.
An evening on Arabic literature.
11 Feb 2008
Celebrated Lebanese writer Hanan Al-Shaykh in Manchester on 5 March.
Vacancy for Residential Assistant Warden at Whitworth Park.
11 Feb 2008
Applications invited by Monday 25 February.
Make a child eggstra happy this Easter!
11 Feb 2008
Support the Wood Street Easter Egg Project 2008.
Events at the Martin Harris Centre.
12 Feb 2008
Including a FREE lunchtime concert by Quatuor Danel on Valentine's Day.
Non-depressed volunteers needed for a depression research study.
12 Feb 2008
Would you like to take part in a study researching treatments for depression?
New email address for car parking enquiries.
13 Feb 2008
Takes effect from Monday 18 February.
Trade and Empire event at the Whitworth Art Gallery.
14 Feb 2008
Free lecture on Wednesday 20 February.
Do something amazing - give blood!
14 Feb 2008
Donor sessions at Owens Park in February/March - and at Plymouth Grove all year.
Volunteers wanted for brain scanning research.
14 Feb 2008
Seeking males aged 18-65 years.
University awarded Erasmus University Charter for 2007-2013.
14 Feb 2008
New charter will facilitate staff and student mobility in Europe.
Mothers with babies aged under one year needed for research study.
15 Feb 2008
Involves a one-hour meeting with a researcher.
Interim Report of the Review of Undergraduate Education.
15 Feb 2008
Report has been endorsed by Senate and is available online.
Rutherford Building half-day closure on 20 February.
18 Feb 2008
Relaxation massages at the Well-Being Room.
18 Feb 2008
Available from 1pm to 4pm on 29 February.
Development empathy questionnaire
19 Feb 2008
Volunteers required to complete two online questionnaires.
Next week's events at the Martin Harris Centre.
19 Feb 2008
Four concerts, including two free lunchtime performances.
'Cool It' 2008 - Student Climate Change Art Competition.
20 Feb 2008
Entrants must register online by Friday 14 March.
Writers in Manchester.
20 Feb 2008
Literary events during February and March.
Team Briefing/Conducting Effective Meetings: Refresher Training.
20 Feb 2008
STDU offers sessions for managers on 12 March.
Your Biological Clockwork Revealed.
22 Feb 2008
Special lecture for alumni and staff on Thursday 6 March.
What's On at the Manchester Museum (for families)
22 Feb 2008
Monthly enewsletter for February.
Elections to the Senate.
22 Feb 2008
Members of academic and research staff elected from 1 September 2008.
Sprint-O: Sprint Orienteering Event 2008.
22 Feb 2008
Take up the challenge for charity on 8 March.
Start the day with a 'pick-me-up': join FREE car sharing scheme.
25 Feb 2008
You can also cut the cost of parking with a 'car share' permit.
Parents of 3-9 year olds: £15 for one hour of your time.
25 Feb 2008
Seeking volunteers for research study into how parents think about their child's behaviour.
Staff member running the London Marathon 2008.
25 Feb 2008
Sponsorship sought to raise funds for Anthony Nolan Trust.
Free eye examinations in Vision Centre teaching clinic.
26 Feb 2008
20% discount on glasses purchased through the clinic.
Manchester-Malawi Global Xchange - community hosts needed.
26 Feb 2008
Discover another culture in the comfort of your own home.
Campus High-Performance Computing Meeting.
26 Feb 2008
Discussion forum on all aspects of HPC provision and use on 4 March.
Forthcoming events at the Martin Harris Centre.
26 Feb 2008
Concerts and readings from 28 February to 10 March.
Would you like to try contact lenses?
27 Feb 2008
Eurolens Research (University of Manchester) requires spectacle wearers for contact lens clinical research.
Public Realm works - Bridgeford Street.
27 Feb 2008
Temporary vehicular access/egress restriction at Bridgeford St/Chatham St junction.
Britannia Rumba at Contact Theatre.
28 Feb 2008
Live music and dance show on 6 March.
Campus Sport Netball Tournament.
28 Feb 2008
Team up with colleagues and compete on 8 March.
HS3 Office Safety course available April to July.
28 Feb 2008
Three-hour course to help you work safely in the office environment.
Who are you like?
29 Feb 2008
An exhibition about family resemblances and why they matter to us.
What's On at The Manchester Museum for adults.
29 Feb 2008
Monthly enewsletter for March.
Stress and the skin.
29 Feb 2008
Healthy volunteers required for study of skin immunology.
Volunteers required for skin research study.
29 Feb 2008
Clinic visits and skin biopsies required.