News archive – November 2008

University shines in new project to engage with neighbours.*
(03 Nov 2008)
£9.2m national initiative to give public a more interactive role in HE.

Literature Live with Jenny Diski on 10 November.
(03 Nov 2008)
Upcoming event in Centre for New Writing's popular reading series.

Media Centre and Central Timetabling Unit: Open Day.
(03 Nov 2008)
Join us on 6 November between 10am and 4pm.

New Rotaract Club of Manchester International.
(03 Nov 2008)
Inaugural meeting on 6 November at 6pm.

Staff Survey 2008.*
(04 Nov 2008)
Detailed results of third staff satisfaction survey published online.

The Manchester Review hits the headlines.
(04 Nov 2008)
Praise for first issue of Centre for New Writing's online journal.

Remembrance Sunday.
(04 Nov 2008)
Service in the Old Quadrangle at 11am on 9 November.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering: First PGR Poster Conference.
(05 Nov 2008)
All staff and students welcome on 12 November.

Launch of University's intranet consulting resource ...
(05 Nov 2008)
... and 'case studies of consulting' booklet.

Wood Street Mission Lottery.
(05 Nov 2008)
Announcing the winner for November.

UMSA members only: Disney High School Musical - The Ice Tour.
(05 Nov 2008)
On 8 February 2009 at the MEN Arena.

Santa Run: Charity challenge from Manchester United.
(05 Nov 2008)
Race around the Old Trafford stadium in a Santa suit!

Focus on Sustainability: Exhibition, speakers and Q&A session.
(06 Nov 2008)
Open event for staff, students and the public on 12 November.

What's on at the Martin Harris Centre.
(06 Nov 2008)
This week: a brass band, a writer, and an oboe/percussion duo.

Update to Regulation XVII (Conduct & Discipline of Students).
(11 Nov 2008)
Regulation XVII has been revised with immediate effect.

University wireless network renamed.
(11 Nov 2008)
New SSID from 2 December.

Concourse Café closes its doors on 21 November.
(11 Nov 2008)
Reduced service available from 19 November.

Potters: the new place for FoodOnCampus.
(11 Nov 2008)
Opening in the Simon Building on 25 November.

Do something amazing: give blood!
(12 Nov 2008)
Campus donor sessions on 13 and 17 November.

European Computer Driving Licence.
(12 Nov 2008)
Places available on taught course beginning in January 2009.

Try latest martial art taking the UK by storm.
(12 Nov 2008)
Capoeira classes available at the Sugden Sports Centre.

Higher Education Institute Seminars: November and January.
(12 Nov 2008)
Registrar and Secretary launches new series on 17 November.

What's on at the Martin Harris Centre.
(13 Nov 2008)
Music from University orchestras, BBC Phil, and Helen Chadwick Group.

Beingwell: Online self-help for staff and students.
(13 Nov 2008)
Develop skills and strategies to enhance your sense of well-being.

Recording of Open Meeting on Research Strategy.
(13 Nov 2008)
Listen to Professor Simon Gaskell's presentation on 29 October.

Cloth & Culture NOW: One-day International Conference.
(14 Nov 2008)
A Sense of Place: art and the construction of identity.

Harmonisation of Finance counter opening hours from 1 December.
(14 Nov 2008)
Income, Payroll, and Accounts Payable Offices will open 9am-4pm.

Congregations for the Conferment of Degrees: December 2008.
(17 Nov 2008)
Invitation to attend and take part in the academic procession.

Inaugural Research Staff Conference in February 2009.
(17 Nov 2008)
Visit the conference website to help shape the programme.

Celebrating American music and Kevin Malone's 50th birthday.
(18 Nov 2008)
Day of events featuring works by University composer on 21 November.

Police Surgery on 25 November.
(18 Nov 2008)
Meet your local police team at Eighth Day Cafe.

Developing Researchers for their Futures.
(18 Nov 2008)
A Vitae Good Practice Workshop.

Postgraduate Open Day on 26 November 2008.
(18 Nov 2008)
For anyone thinking of studying at postgraduate level.

Buy the brand: University promotional items.
(19 Nov 2008)
Reliable supply and consistent quality from approved online resources.

De-stress day.
(19 Nov 2008)
Get a pre-Christmas Wellbeing boost on 13 December.

Treat your team to a Christmas de-stress package!
(19 Nov 2008)
Pre-Christmas Wellbeing offer from Counselling and SPORT.

Teaching Excellence Awards 2008/09.
(19 Nov 2008)
Now open for submission.

What's on at the Martin Harris Centre.
(19 Nov 2008)
This week's music and drama events.

FoodOnCampus: Give us your opinion ...
(19 Nov 2008)
... and be in with a chance of winning an iPod nano!

Courses available at Staff Training and Development Unit.
(19 Nov 2008)
November to December 2008.

New restaurant opens in Simon Building on 25 November.
(20 Nov 2008)
Potter's is the latest FoodOnCampus outlet.

Art book sale at the Whitworth Art Gallery.
(24 Nov 2008)
Pick up a Christmas book bargain on 2-4 December.

Discounted physiotherapy for work-related aches and pains.
(25 Nov 2008)
Wide range of services at Armitage Centre clinic.

Tour de TIF: 80 mile cycle tour of Greater Manchester.
(25 Nov 2008)
Ride all or part of the route via ten town halls.

Cycle to Work: guided rides in December and January.
(25 Nov 2008)
Prize packs for newcomers.

Ski weekend at Aviemore.
(26 Nov 2008)
Head for the Highlands on 6-8 February 2009.

University Christingle Service on 6 December.
(26 Nov 2008)
Free creative activities for children and candle-lit service.

'Supporting Students' Staff Development Programme.
(26 Nov 2008)
Places available on course commencing January 2009.

FoodOnCampus: last chance to win an iPod nano!
(26 Nov 2008)
Survey closes on 28 November.

Rylands Poetry Reading with novelist/poet Elaine Feinstein.
(27 Nov 2008)
On 11 December at John Rylands Library, Deansgate.

University engages ethical recruitment agency.
(27 Nov 2008)
One-year pilot project to widen recruitment pool for temporary staff.

Installation of new Chancellor.
(28 Nov 2008)
Watch the ceremony live on 3 December.

Martin Amis Public Event: Literature and Science.
(29 Nov 2008)
Martin Amis with John Gray and Adam Philips on 1 December.

Open Meeting on Equality and Diversity on 2 December.
(30 Nov 2008)
Hosted by Professor Aneez Esmail, Associate Vice-President for Equality and Diversity.