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News archive – January 2009

FoodOnCampus: New Year opening times
(04 Jan 2009)
Where to buy food and drink in January

The University's 2010 Diversity Calendar
(04 Jan 2009)
Download your copy from StaffNet

Diversity in the Work Place.
(05 Jan 2009)
On-line training module for all staff.

Christmas cards for recycling?
(05 Jan 2009)
Put them in your office's blue bag.

New CPD courses from School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering.
(06 Jan 2009)
Courses for professional engineers starting Easter 2009.

Professional Certificate in Management Studies.
(07 Jan 2009)
Apply by 9 January: further information available online.

New lunchtime salsa class for 2009.
(07 Jan 2009)
Learn to dance on campus: no experience required.

Have fun, get training and help others in 2009.
(07 Jan 2009)
Three chances to raise money for British Red Cross.

Wood Street Mission Lottery Draw.
(07 Jan 2009)
Announcing the winner for January.

HEI Seminar on 'Professional Support Services: Working together?'.
(12 Jan 2009)
On 19 January 2009 with the Heads of Academic Services.

Manchester Leadership Programme for Researchers now launched.
(12 Jan 2009)
Registration opens on 15 December for new scheme.

Consultation: Higher Education Achievement Reports.
(12 Jan 2009)
Comments invited by 19 January 2009.

Courses at Staff Training and Development Unit.
(12 Jan 2009)
Places for managers in January/February.

Spring and summer events from Centre for New Writing.
(12 Jan 2009)
25% discount when booking all six chargeable events.

Symposium on Humanoid Robotics: the iCub Project.
(12 Jan 2009)
Fee-paying, one-day Symposium and free evening lecture.

Carol service collection.
(12 Jan 2009)
Thank you for your donations.

Seeking owner of vehicle registration MJ53 ZKH.
(12 Jan 2009)
Tax disc renewal reminder awaits collection.

MUGSS presents 'The Sorcerer'.
(13 Jan 2009)
18-21 February at the Royal Northern College of Music.

UMSA theatre tickets offer.
(13 Jan 2009)
Book now for shows in March and April.

Edward Carpenter: Rebel against Victorian values.
(13 Jan 2009)
Day school with Professor Sheila Rowbotham.

Happy New Year from the Martin Harris Centre
(14 Jan 2009)
New season brochure available from next week.

IET/BCS Manchester Turing Lecture: Tuesday 3 February.
(15 Jan 2009)
To be given by Professor Sir Michael Brady, University of Oxford.

New CPD Course on Carbon Footprinting.
(15 Jan 2009)
On 10-13 March at The University of Manchester.

The Clerk Maxwell Lecture.
(15 Jan 2009)
Tuesday 10 February at 6pm.

Mandarin Chinese language classes: February 2009.
(19 Jan 2009)
Eight-week evening language classes for all levels.

Tutor posts in University halls of residence.
(19 Jan 2009)
Applications invited by 26 January.

Laptop rental service now available on campus.
(19 Jan 2009)
Short- and long-term rental periods, with option to buy.

Safety Matters.
(19 Jan 2009)
Preventing harm: are your risk assessments up to date?

Free bike marking event for staff and students.
(19 Jan 2009)
Wednesday 21 January, 11am-2pm, Lime Grove.

'Academic Writing in English': for non-native speakers.
(19 Jan 2009)
New staff workshop at STDU.

Cool It 2008: The winners.
(19 Jan 2009)
Seven scoop prizes in student climate change competition.

UMSA offer: High School Musical - The Ice Tour.
(20 Jan 2009)
PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS FOR 8 FEBRUARY NOW SOLD OUT.

Get fit and raise money for Building Hope in 2009.
(20 Jan 2009)
Sponsorship forms available online.

Free lunchtime performance by Mark Gwynne Jones.
(21 Jan 2009)
On 21 January as part of the Well-Being series.

Staff Mentoring Programme open for applications.
(21 Jan 2009)
Mentees and mentors sought for Manchester Gold.

Courses at STDU: 26 January-6 February.
(21 Jan 2009)
Book your place online.

What's on this week at the Martin Harris Centre.
(21 Jan 2009)
Quatuor Danel Concerts & Seminar and Songs by Carl Nielsen.

Cycling Update.
(21 Jan 2009)
Rides, tax-free bikes, and free security marking.

Online ePayments Service.
(21 Jan 2009)
IT Services and Library launch new student service.

Minute takers required for exam board meetings.
(22 Jan 2009)
Northern Consortium UK seeks suitably experienced people.

"The Scholarly Communication Landscape: A Manchester Perspective".
(22 Jan 2009)
Event aims to clarify scholarly communication issues for researchers and support staff.

Hold a Big T-Break on 6 March!
(22 Jan 2009)
Help to raise funds for the New Children's Hospital Appeal.

What's On at The John Rylands Library.
(22 Jan 2009)
Histories of Healing: Celebrating 175 years of the Manchester Medical Society.

Green Gown Awards 2009: Apply by 27 February.
(22 Jan 2009)
Entries invited for leading HE sustainability awards scheme.

eLearning Network Group Meeting on 18 February.
(23 Jan 2009)
For all staff interested in eLearning and eAssessment.

Free eye examinations in student teaching clinic.
(26 Jan 2009)
20% discount on glasses purchased through the clinic.

New Credit Crunch Lunch package for staff hospitality.
(26 Jan 2009)
Fantastic selection from £3.25 per head.

Managing Your Mood/Managing Stress.
(26 Jan 2009)
Learn new skills, tools and techniques to manage moods and emotions.

Unusual Theatre. Unusual Spaces.
(26 Jan 2009)
Something that little bit different this Spring at Contact ...

Mandarin Chinese language classes: February 2009.
(27 Jan 2009)
Eight-week courses at beginners, intermediate and advanced level.

Forget the credit crunch and start on your core crunch!
(27 Jan 2009)
Health & Fitness courses from SPORT begin 2 February.

Badminton and Squash Beginners and “Next Step” courses.
(27 Jan 2009)
Register for Semester 2 courses from 19 February.

Looking at hosting an academic conference?
(27 Jan 2009)
Come to the next STARS conference road show.

The National Student Survey 2009.
(27 Jan 2009)
Information Sheet: Promoting the NSS.

UK Schools Computer Animation Competition 2009.
(27 Jan 2009)
Open to all UK schoolchildren aged 7 to 19 years.

Change Exchange: Air your opinions on science and technology.
(28 Jan 2009)
Social forum to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week.

What’s on this week at the Martin Harris Centre.
(28 Jan 2009)
Theatre of Spontaneity, contemporary and classical music.

Training Courses from Research Computing Services.
(28 Jan 2009)
Unix Intro, Programming Languages, HPC and Visualization.

Courses at Staff Training and Development Unit.
(28 Jan 2009)
Places available on 5 and 13 February.

Lecture to mark launch of Global Urban Research Centre.
(28 Jan 2009)
'Capitalism and the City: Friedrich Engels in the Urban World'.

Martin Amis Public Event: Literature and Britishness.
(29 Jan 2009)
With Howard Jacobson on 12 February.

Register for Landmap Workshop: Heights and Flights.
(29 Jan 2009)
One-day workshop on 24 February.

FREE bike marking event on 3 February!
(29 Jan 2009)
Plus free D locks, registration and security advice.