News archive – April 2009
Team up for this year's Dragon Boat Race!
(01 Apr 2009)
Recruit a crew for the 38th Two Cities Boat Race on 10 May
Sport and fitness update
(01 Apr 2009)
Get active this semester!
Easter weekend at Chancellors
(01 Apr 2009)
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea for two for £14.95
Special offer for staff on Courses for the Public
(01 Apr 2009)
10% discount on all courses and day schools
Centre for New Writing: Summer events
(02 Apr 2009)
Writers in residence Peter Sansom and Chris Killen open new season
Professor Bob Boucher: 1940-2009
(02 Apr 2009)
Former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UMIST has died
BBC 'Mastermind' audition team in Manchester
(02 Apr 2009)
Try out for the classic cerebral challenge on 22 April
The Manchester Museum's Easter ebulletin for families
(03 Apr 2009)
What's on in April 2009
The Manchester Museum's Easter ebulletin for adults
(03 Apr 2009)
What's on in April 2009
Military Education Committee event
(03 Apr 2009)
Manchester Defence Dining Club Dinner on 6 May
Wood Street Mission Lottery
(06 Apr 2009)
Announcing the winner for April
Metrolink track replacement in city centre: April to September
(06 Apr 2009)
Information on tram services, walking routes and cross-city bus links
Interactive voting/personal response systems (PRS)
(07 Apr 2009)
Contributions invited to online discussion
Teaching and Learning Conference – 11 May
(07 Apr 2009)
Check online for delegate place allocations
PhD Studentships in "Integrative Systems Biology"
(08 Apr 2009)
Available for highly qualified applicants from 1 October
'The Scholarly Communication Landscape: A Manchester Perspective'
(08 Apr 2009)
Symposium on 23 April at John Rylands University Library
The Guide to Professional Support Services
(08 Apr 2009)
Improved online resource for finding specialist advice and support
New Slim and Tone Club for 2009
(08 Apr 2009)
Combining healthy eating and exercise to help you achieve your goals
View the April issues of Staff Update and UniLife online
(08 Apr 2009)
Opt out of printed copies
Student Support Forum: Managing Stress
(08 Apr 2009)
How the Wellbeing Programme can assist your students - and you!
Equality for everyone! What do you think?
(09 Apr 2009)
Get involved in staff focus groups in April
The first St Anselm Interfaith Lecture
(14 Apr 2009)
Exploring God in the 21st century
Wood Street Mission Easter Egg Appeal 2009
(14 Apr 2009)
Thank you for your donations
Forthcoming UMSA events
(14 Apr 2009)
Summer activities from the University's Staff Association
Sponsor Freddy in the Edinburgh Marathon
(14 Apr 2009)
First-time runner raises money for Hope for Children
5th International Conference on e-Social Science
(14 Apr 2009)
Registration now open
NEW Fitness Timetable.
(15 Apr 2009)
Get fit and have fun by signing up to one of our enrolment courses!
Student system down for maintenance
(15 Apr 2009)
Accessible at new web address from 21 April
Courses at the Staff Training and Development Unit
(15 Apr 2009)
Book your place online
HEI Seminar on Friday 24 April
(16 Apr 2009)
Financial Issues - A Faculty Perspective
Research to Enterprise Summit on 9 June
(20 Apr 2009)
Raising awareness of enterprise among research students and staff
The University of Manchester Wellbeing Week: 28-30 April
(21 Apr 2009)
Explore the health, fitness and well-being activities available on campus
Residential Tutor vacancy at St Anselm Hall
(21 Apr 2009)
Applications invited by 27 April
Are You An Egghead?
(21 Apr 2009)
Try out for second series of BBC2 quiz show
perspectives - a poster session with a difference
(21 Apr 2009)
A chance to discuss your research with a non-specialist audience
2009 University of Manchester Student Satisfaction Survey
(21 Apr 2009)
Information for staff on biennial survey launching on 22 April
Annual Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture on 28 April
(21 Apr 2009)
Invitation from The University of Manchester Alumni Association
Building on the Manchester 2015 Agenda: Consultation
(22 Apr 2009)
Comment on draft of new Strategic Plan by 24 April
‘Preferred Supplier Exhibition’ on 28 April
(22 Apr 2009)
Come along and meet the University's contracted suppliers
Tabley Friends plan next big project
(22 Apr 2009)
Fund-raising events in June and July
New date for University Boat Race
(22 Apr 2009)
This year's race brought forward to Saturday 9 May
University pays tribute to body donors
(23 Apr 2009)
Service of Thanksgiving at Holy Name Church on 29 April
Mercury Computer Systems - Visualization Solutions
(23 Apr 2009)
Talk on 24 April in CS1.10, Kilburn Building
University to host Italian exam sessions
(23 Apr 2009)
Deadline for registration is 10 May
Traditional afternoon tea every Sunday at Chancellors Hotel
(23 Apr 2009)
Tea for two for £14.95 in the perfect setting
Vital Topics 2009 - 7 May, Ronan Dunne, CEO, Telefonica O2 UK
(23 Apr 2009)
Turning customers into fans - how to stand out in a commoditised market
eLearning Network Session
(27 Apr 2009)
Open forum on 5 May - just turn up
Swine influenza advice
(27 Apr 2009)
Up-to-date information on Health Protection Agency website
GiftShop: Academic Diaries 2009/10
(28 Apr 2009)
Orders required by 8 May
Lecture by former Aramco CEO at Manchester Business School
(28 Apr 2009)
'The state of the global oil industry' on 12 May
Trio take a Manchester Midnight Walk for charity
(28 Apr 2009)
Aiming to raise at least £150 for St Ann's Hospice
Centre for Jewish Studies: The Sherman Lectures 2009
(28 Apr 2009)
By Professor Sander Gilman, Emory University: 10-14 May
Running for 'Hope'
(28 Apr 2009)
Head of Equality and Diversity raises funds for leprosy sufferers
Debut of University Chorus at Bridgewater Hall
(30 Apr 2009)
Special ticket offer for Britten's 'War Requiem' on 3 May
PensionChoice update
(30 Apr 2009)
Further information has been sent to USS and UMSS members
Sport update
(30 Apr 2009)
New fitness timetable and special offers at Armitage Centre Fitness Suite
Lesbian, gay or bisexual? We want to hear from you!
(30 Apr 2009)
Equality for everyone through the University's Single Equality Scheme
Monthly Cycle to Work rides
(30 Apr 2009)
The next one's on Wednesday 6 May - come and join us!
Policy updates: Public service leave and flexible working
(30 Apr 2009)
Changes introduced from 6 April 2009
A week of fundraising at The University of Manchester
(30 Apr 2009)
Students raise money and awareness for 'Children in Conflict'
Don't forget University Boat Race on Saturday
(30 Apr 2009)
This year’s Two Cities Boat Race between the Universities of Manchester and Salford has been brought forward by 24 hours to Saturday 9 May.