News archive – July 2009

Learn German this summer at Goethe-Institut Examination Centre
(01 Jul 2009)
Enrol now on this four-week intensive course

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme
(01 Jul 2009)
Find out how MGIP can help your HR needs

GiftShop sets out its stall at Graduation
(01 Jul 2009)
Small stock of academic diaries 2009/10 remaining

HCW Usability Lab available for hire
(01 Jul 2009)
Evaluate your websites and digital systems with on-campus facility

National teaching award for medic
(01 Jul 2009)
Dr Ged Byrne receives prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Parking during Graduation fortnight
(02 Jul 2009)
Surface car parks particularly busy from 6 to 17 July

Procurement Office introduces Punchout
(02 Jul 2009)
Access suppliers' websites directly from Oracle Financials iProc system

Cheaper business rail tickets
(03 Jul 2009)
Restriction-free Saver tickets on Virgin Trains

Martin Amis Event: Last chance for tickets!
(03 Jul 2009)
Today - Friday 3 July at University Place

Wood Street Mission Lottery Draw
(03 Jul 2009)
Announcing the winner for July

Summer closure for Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre
(03 Jul 2009)
Move to new premises in Sackville Street Building

Staff Calendar Service maintenance: notice of service unavailability
(06 Jul 2009)
Service interruptions on 9 and 10/11 July

Learn something new this summer
(06 Jul 2009)
Squash, badminton, softball and netball coaching for beginners

P: drive network storage service outages
(06 Jul 2009)
No access to services on 7 and 11 July

Are you still using the pre-merger telephone number?
(06 Jul 2009)
Reminder about University switchboard number

Animation09 - The UK Schools Computer Animation Competition
(06 Jul 2009)
View the winning entries online

Financial year end implications
(08 Jul 2009)
Electronic Software Distribution system

Measuring the University’s carbon footprint
(09 Jul 2009)
Your invitation to an informal open meeting on 21 July

Rock star physicist launches book at Science Museum
(09 Jul 2009)
Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw blaze trail for Manchester Science Festival

University Place catering outlet closures
(10 Jul 2009)
Alternative FoodOnCampus outlets on Oxford Road

Professor Gaskell appointed Principal of Queen Mary, University of London
(10 Jul 2009)
Vice President for Research will leave Manchester in October 2009

Demonstrators wanted ...
(10 Jul 2009)
Enthusiastic about communicating science to young people?

Loss of domestic hot water on west side of Oxford Road
(14 Jul 2009)
Latest update: Supply will not be restored until 16 July

Frequent buses during Metrolink work
(14 Jul 2009)
Replacement service on Altrincham and Eccles lines in August

Call for nominations for 2009 Josh Award
(14 Jul 2009)
Seeking innovators in science engagement

Did you work on UMIST's Combined Power Systems project in 1980s?
(14 Jul 2009)
Celebrate 25th anniversary with current owners ENER-G!

Natural Selection: The life and literature of Charles Darwin
(16 Jul 2009)
Christie Gallery, John Rylands Library, Deansgate: 16 July to 29 November

The University of Manchester/Johnson & Johnson Co-Managed Fund
(16 Jul 2009)
First call for expressions of interest in new project proposals

Armitage Sports Centre Fitness Suite
(16 Jul 2009)
Try out the latest in cardiovascular fitness equipment on 21 July

Debating loss and extinction with Manchester Hermit
(16 Jul 2009)
Pre-book for free event on Monday 20 July, 6-8pm

North West NHS Innovation Awards 2009
(17 Jul 2009)
Deadline extended to Friday 31 July

Seeking volunteers for business tackling poverty in Uganda
(22 Jul 2009)
Help MBS competition winners Venture Uganda develop fieldwork business

Last chance to sign up for badminton and squash coaching courses!
(22 Jul 2009)
Register by 24 July

Career Development Workshops for Professional Support Services
(22 Jul 2009)
On Monday 14 September and Friday 2 October 2009

Courses available at STDU: 27 July - 6 August
(22 Jul 2009)
Presentations, PDR reviewee briefing and Avanced Certificate of Management Studies

Strategic Leadership for the University’s Research Agenda
(23 Jul 2009)
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell to lead on research strategy

University car park charges - update
(24 Jul 2009)
New arrangements for part-time, casual and retired staff

New cabinet display in Medical School Museum
(27 Jul 2009)
Hearing aids through the 20th century

Silly Season at Chancellors Hotel
(27 Jul 2009)
B&B for £15.00 per person per night

Live music in the Mammals Gallery
(27 Jul 2009)
Friday 31 July at 7pm, The Manchester Museum

Confused by UG Student Finance?
(27 Jul 2009)
Book a place on the next Student Support Forum

300 year old lending library finds a future at JRUL
(27 Jul 2009)
Nantwich church donates collection of early printed books

Cycling events in July and August
(27 Jul 2009)
Get in the saddle for Skyride, Bike Friday and Cycle to Work

The Manchester Museum's ebulletin for families
(27 Jul 2009)
What's on in August

University of Manchester Staff Association (UMSA): Forthcoming events
(27 Jul 2009)
Theatre productions, new premises and re-launch event

Volunteers wanted for CSV/BBC Switchover Help Scheme
(27 Jul 2009)
Help the elderly and people on benefits with digital switchover

Oxford Road/Oxford Street closure: 18 May to 30 August
(28 Jul 2009)
Phase 3 of water pipes replacement begins on 3 August

Do you KnowIT?
(28 Jul 2009)
Brand new University website is launching soon

Pick up a pocket guide to Metrolink replacement bus services
(28 Jul 2009)
Details of X5, X6 and 200 services during August

“Paying the price” for unused rooms and lecture theatres
(29 Jul 2009)
New financial penalties for failure to cancel bookings

Pay and Grading progress
(30 Jul 2009)
Work commissioned to resolve outstanding issues

University launching new services to benefit researchers
(30 Jul 2009)
Institutional repository services to store and improve access to published material

Blood donation
(30 Jul 2009)
Did you know you can give blood just down the road?

Peter and Paul run 10K for Cancer Research
(31 Jul 2009)
Sponsor their Tatton Park run on 27 September

Summer Days and Summer Nights at Chancellors Hotel
(31 Jul 2009)
Meeting and evening event packages throughout July and August

Internal vacancy: Associate Vice-President for Research (two positions)
(31 Jul 2009)
Expressions of interest invited by 7 September

Protect your bike from theft with overt marking
(31 Jul 2009)
Sign up for the next registration event