News archive – September 2008
Challenge yourself in the Great North Swim!
01 Sep 2008
Swim for the British Red Cross in Windermere.
Courses for the Public.
03 Sep 2008
New brochure now available.
UMSA’s trip to the Christmas Pantomime.
03 Sep 2008
Join Peter Pan in Neverland on 6 December.
Latest issue of STEPS newsletter online.
03 Sep 2008
Featuring the first Research to Enterprise Summit.
University Place Eats Restaurant closed 14-18 September.
04 Sep 2008
Alternative catering outlets for staff and students.
Centre for New Writing: Literature Live and Martin Amis Public Events.
05 Sep 2008
Tickets for new season now on sale.
Did you "Watch your own heart attack"?
05 Sep 2008
Another chance to view two vital minutes of TV.
Safety Matters!
05 Sep 2008
First issue of the Safety Office newsletter.
The University of Manchester Professional Development Network.
08 Sep 2008
Hear about the Network and action learning on 21 October.
Staff Christmas Parties.
08 Sep 2008
Book your staff Christmas party right here at the University!
Open seminar: Maximise your donation income.
08 Sep 2008
All about Gift Aid and Government matched funding on 12 September.
'Finding Solutions to Problem Pregnancies'.
08 Sep 2008
Special lecture for alumni and staff on Thursday 25 September.
Invitation to Birth Rites at The Manchester Museum.
08 Sep 2008
An exhibition exploring the politics and practice of childbirth.
Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 4 October.
08 Sep 2008
Car parks and food outlets will be much busier than usual.
FoodOnCampus goes free range.
08 Sep 2008
Fresh eggs from happy chickens from 22 September.
Wood Street Mission Lottery Draw.
08 Sep 2008
Announcing the winner for September.
Poetry readings by PhD students.
08 Sep 2008
Free event on 24 September at Central Library.
What's On at the Martin Harris Centre.
08 Sep 2008
Comedy Night plus Live Music on Thursday 11 September!!!!!!
Wythenshawe Hospital opens its doors to the public.
09 Sep 2008
Come and join the fun at the Open Day on 28 September.
Materials Science Visualization Day.
09 Sep 2008
Talks and demos by active visualization users plus round table discussion.
Open Days at the Goethe-Institut Examination Centre.
09 Sep 2008
Find out more about courses and enrol on 15 and 16 September.
Blackboard training and development sessions for academic staff.
10 Sep 2008
Available on an ongoing basis.
New, easy way to obtain applications software.
10 Sep 2008
Accessible 24 hours from on- and off-campus (using VPN service)
Try your hand at watercolour painting!
10 Sep 2008
New beginners' class from UMSA starting 20 October.
Notice of changes to JRUL loan procedures.
10 Sep 2008
How to avoid fines and blocks on your Library account.
First Aid at work: training and provision.
10 Sep 2008
Qualify as a University First Aider or brush up your first aid skills.
Heritage Open Days at The Manchester Museum.
10 Sep 2008
Free behind-the-scenes tours on 12 and 13 September.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
11 Sep 2008
Eat cake for a good cause on Friday 26 September.
New Director for Dalton Nuclear Institute.
11 Sep 2008
Family enews from The Manchester Museum: September 2008.
12 Sep 2008
Adult enews from The Manchester Museum: September 2008.
12 Sep 2008
Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology & Biostatistics Course.
15 Sep 2008
13-week course covering the principal foundations: January to April 2009.
Live acoustic music at The Manchester Museum.
15 Sep 2008
Mark Morriss, Nomad Jones and Becca Williams on 10 October.
Osteoporosis testing at the Well-being Room on 13 October.
15 Sep 2008
Book now for reduced-rate bone density testing and advice.
Legal Advice Centre re-opens.
15 Sep 2008
Appointments available from 29 September to 28 November.
Courses for the Public: Global Crises?
16 Sep 2008
Lecture series and discussion group facilitated by Humanities researchers.
Town Meeting on Draft IT Strategy.
16 Sep 2008
Presentation and Q&A session with Head of IT Services.
Bicycle thefts and GM Police tagging events.
16 Sep 2008
Reducing the risk of theft - and what to do if your cycle is stolen.
Mandarin Chinese language classes: Autumn 2008.
17 Sep 2008
10-week classes for all levels from week commencing 6 October.
Macmillan Coffee Morning and raffle draw at University Place.
17 Sep 2008
Hosted by the Macmillan Research Unit on 26 September.
Salsa classes on campus.
17 Sep 2008
New dancers required for lunchtime class.
UMIP free seminar on consulting.
17 Sep 2008
Share the experiences of experts on 13 October.
English language proficiency testing for international students.
17 Sep 2008
Test dates for the beginning of the 2008/09 session.
Swim FREE or for £1 at Manchester Aquatics Centre.
17 Sep 2008
Offers available to University staff in October.
Sport and Activity Fair.
17 Sep 2008
Find out what's on offer on 23 and 24 September.
Health & Fitness classes for the new semester.
17 Sep 2008
Five new courses in 2008/09.
10 months' membership for the price of nine at Sugden Sports Centre.
17 Sep 2008
Pre-Freshers' Week membership offer!
Recycling facilities in the Library.
19 Sep 2008
JRUL encourages responsible waste disposal from 15 September.
Changes to authentication of Library resources.
19 Sep 2008
Electronic resources now accessible with central usernames and passwords.
Back Care Awareness Week: 4-10 October 2008.
22 Sep 2008
Occupational Health Services say "Care for your back".
In need of computer repairs?
23 Sep 2008
Maintenance service in University Place.
Halloween Walk in aid of Henshaws Society for Blind People.
23 Sep 2008
On Saturday 25 October in Debdale Park, Gorton.
Free eye examinations in student teaching clinic.
23 Sep 2008
20% discount on glasses purchased through the clinic.
Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers: Information Sessions.
24 Sep 2008
Find out how the scheme can help with your childcare costs.
Bling Big Saturday at The Manchester Museum.
24 Sep 2008
Explore a treasure trove of activities on 27 September.
The Christie: New name for the Christie Hospital.
25 Sep 2008
Marking the beginning of an exciting era for cancer care centre.
Rutherford Building Independent Inquiry.
25 Sep 2008
Professor David Coggon to head Independent Review.
School of Law: Annual Harry Street Lecture on 17 October.
25 Sep 2008
Professor Anthony Ogus speaks on "Regulation Revisited".
Research Computing Services courses on offer.
30 Sep 2008
Register now for sessions.