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News archive – May 2009

Maths runners raise funds for Red Cross
01 May 2009
Sponsor Caroline and Francesca in Great Manchester Run on 17 May

Introducing the Manchester Graduate Internship Programme
01 May 2009
Find out how MGIP can help your HR needs

Wood Street Lottery Winner
05 May 2009
The winner of the Wood Street Lottery for May announced

Professor Perkins appointed Provost of Masdar Institute
05 May 2009
Professor John Perkins, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, is to leave the University next month to take up a new post as Provost of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi *.

Tutor posts available at Whitworth Park and Richmond Park
05 May 2009
Closing date for applications - Monday 18 May

Alison's mayoral role
06 May 2009
Library Development Officer begins year of office as Lord Mayor of Manchester

Ian's set for crime reduction
06 May 2009
Meet the University's new Crime Reduction Advisor

Obituary
06 May 2009
Professor Bob Boucher: 1940-2009

Changing Futures
06 May 2009
Insights into the Manchester Leadership Programme

Help new graduates find jobs
06 May 2009
Promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair to our new and recent graduates

Style gurus
06 May 2009
Vital tips and advice on writing for University publications

Change of venue for UMSA lunchtime classes
06 May 2009
New venue from Monday 11 May

Share your views about the Directorate of Finance
06 May 2009
Focus groups taking place during May

May issues of UniLife and Staff Update available
07 May 2009
View them online

Quatuor Danel Concert with special guests Robin Ireland and David Fanning
07 May 2009
Last in the season, the University’s internationally renowned string quartet performs Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Brahms

Join Jodrell scientists and engineers for Euro shuttle launch
07 May 2009
Party being held on campus on Thursday 14 May

Closing date for ordering academic diaries looms
07 May 2009
Orders required by Friday 8 May

BBC searching for actors with disabilities
07 May 2009
'Talent Alert' aims to find new disabled performers

BBC Intelligence Project seeks participants
07 May 2009
Talented young minds wanted for new BBC3 series

Housing scheme for University staff
08 May 2009
Range of deals on new homes on site of Manchester City's former ground

Special bed and breakfast rate at Chancellors
08 May 2009
From £40 for last week of May, including Bank Holiday weekend

The Manchester Museum's ebulletin for families
11 May 2009
What's on in May

Weekly testing of fire alarms
11 May 2009
Rota for programme commencing 11 May

The Manchester Museum's ebulletin for adults
11 May 2009
What's on in May

Metrolink replacement bus services improved
12 May 2009
Single bus link for all city centre stops from 18 May

Jodrell Bank stars in Euro space mission
12 May 2009
Planck spacecraft to launch on 14 May

Opt out of UniLife/Staff Update in print
13 May 2009
Read the latest issue online

Leading South African performance artist at Martin Harris Centre
13 May 2009
Steven Cohen in 'Three Solos' and 'The Poof Downstairs' this weekend

Physiotherapy advice for the 10K run
13 May 2009
Seven tips for runners from the Sports Injury Clinic

UMSA lunchtime activities
13 May 2009
Why not sandwich some activity into your lunchbreak?

Amis, Alvarez and Bragg: 'Literature and Suicide'
13 May 2009
Public discussion on 3 July at University Place, Oxford Road

PensionChoice
14 May 2009
Distribution of staff information packs is under way

Professor Harold Hankins
14 May 2009
Former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UMIST has died

Bicycle Users' Group
18 May 2009
Support cycling at the next meeting on 27 May

Academic Procession
18 May 2009
Please confirm your intention to take part by 12 June 

4,000 students have already completed Satisfaction Survey
19 May 2009
Encourage your students to take part before 27 May

'Evelyn Sharp: Rebel Woman, 1869-1955'
19 May 2009
MUP book launch on 4 June at Blackwell's

Raise funds for Mines Advisory Group in Great North Run
19 May 2009
Guaranteed places in world's largest half marathon on 20 September

Swine Flu: controlling its spread
20 May 2009
Advice from NHS Manchester

Couples to rely on male contraceptive for new trial
20 May 2009
Couples are being asked to replace their usual form of birth control with a new male contraceptive in a study to test its effectiveness.

CLASS Network Conference 2009
20 May 2009
Book your place at this year’s event before Friday 12 June

Places available on STDU courses
20 May 2009
Courses running in May and June

10% off for all staff at the GiftShop
21 May 2009
Offer available 18-22 May

Talk by Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Paul Nurse
21 May 2009
'Unravelling the secrets of cell division' on 24 June

Residential Tutor vacancies in University halls of residence
21 May 2009
Applications invited by 12 June

Manchester International Festival: 2-19 July
26 May 2009
Special offer for University of Manchester staff

The School of Materials Design Show 2009
26 May 2009
See the work of final year Textiles students: 6-10 June

International Education Advisor Fair
26 May 2009
Network with University's overseas representatives on 11 June

Helping your graduating students get jobs
26 May 2009
Promote the Graduate Recruitment Fair on 17/18 June

147 bus re-routed during water mains replacement
26 May 2009
Temporary Whitworth Street stop for Oxford Road-bound service

Want to play some cricket this summer?
27 May 2009
Please note change of date for meeting!

Next monthly Cycle to Work ride
27 May 2009
Bike in for a free breakfast on 3 June

MS40: ILM Level 5 Award (modified course)
27 May 2009
Pre-course briefing on 4 June

Student photographers snap up prizes
27 May 2009
Winning entries in competition sponsored by Tempest Ltd

University Police Liaison Office has moved
28 May 2009
Information on drop-in sessions and contacts

Mark's Mission: riding for Wood Street
29 May 2009
Sponsor him in the Annual Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

Bike Unite for Children on 28 June
29 May 2009
Ride and raise money for North West children's hospitals

Whitworth Art Gallery wants your shoes!
29 May 2009
Donate all types (in any condition) 8-15 June

Vital Topics 2009 - Leadership in challenging times
29 May 2009
Archie Norman, Chairman, Aurigo Management, on 24 June

Friends of Tabley go to Towneley!
29 May 2009
Outing to historic house in Burnley on 16 June

Chinese Brush Painting classes: June - July 2009
29 May 2009
Six-week course begins 17 June