News archive – August 2009

Video Conference Service transfers to Media Centre
(03 Aug 2009)
Existing bookings will be honoured

Launch of Crucial Guide Live
(03 Aug 2009)
New online resource for students

Access to Library electronic resources off-campus
(03 Aug 2009)
Local authentication has replaced the Athens system

Wood Street Mission Draw
(05 Aug 2009)
Announcing the winner for August

Interested in playing netball?
(05 Aug 2009)
Recruitment drive for new team members

Andy rides coast-to-coast for The Christie
(07 Aug 2009)
Raising funds and awareness for testicular cancer

Funding for Erasmus Staff Mobility to Europe in 2009/10
(10 Aug 2009)
Applications invited by 11 September

Insurance of goods acquired "ex-works"
(10 Aug 2009)
Go online for details of University's automatic cover

Extension to property insurance
(10 Aug 2009)
Cover for items on loan or leased to the University

Help IT Services to help you!
(10 Aug 2009)
Testers required for new IT Service Desk website

Two-way traffic on Sackville Street/Charles Street
(10 Aug 2009)
North campus roads return to normal operation

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme
(11 Aug 2009)
MGIP helping with your HR needs

Changes to first aid signage
(11 Aug 2009)
New display frames are being installed in all buildings

New Springboard Development Programme for Women
(12 Aug 2009)
Series of four workshops commencing on 9 September

Places on Staff Training and Development Unit courses
(12 Aug 2009)
Sign up for PDR reviewee briefing and touch typing

Academic diaries 2009/10
(12 Aug 2009)
Small number still available from GiftShop

147 Oxford Road Link returns to normal route
(17 Aug 2009)
Green Travel Plan information online

Swimming lessons for learners and improvers
(17 Aug 2009)
10-week course begins 7 October at Manchester Grammar School

Build-up begins for Umbro International Futsal Cup
(17 Aug 2009)
29-30 August at Sugden Sports Centre

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
(17 Aug 2009)
Enrol for nationally recognised and accredited qualification

Touch Typing Skills course at STDU
(17 Aug 2009)
Eight sessions in August and September

2009 pay negotiations update
(17 Aug 2009)
Unions consulting with members on next step

University awarded ‘Two Ticks’ disability symbol
(19 Aug 2009)
Five key commitments to disabled applicants and employees

Places available on internal communications training workshop
(20 Aug 2009)
Academic and administrative managers welcome to attend

Work begins on University's new ‘Learning Commons’
(20 Aug 2009)
World-class learning environment due to open in 2012

Manchester Middle English Manuscripts Conference
(20 Aug 2009)
Launching the Manchester Middle English Digital Library

Swine flu update
(21 Aug 2009)
Latest advice and information for staff

University of Manchester Staff Association: new location, new logo
(24 Aug 2009)
Come along to the re-launch event on 10 September

Monthly Cycle to Work rides
(24 Aug 2009)
Bike and breakfast on 2 September

Celebration of the life of Professor Harold Hankins
(25 Aug 2009)
Commemorative event on Wednesday 7 October

PDR reviewer training (academic)
(25 Aug 2009)
Book online for half-day session on 3 September

SPORT induction talks - book now!
(26 Aug 2009)
Ten-minute presentations for students

Places on Staff Training and Development courses
(26 Aug 2009)
Book online for courses in September

Cafe at the Rylands: first class food and drink
(28 Aug 2009)
FoodOnCampus venue shortlisted for prestigious award

New Product Innovation Seminar
(28 Aug 2009)
On 14 September at the Core Technology Facility

Next Student Support Forum
(28 Aug 2009)
Contribute to development of University's Single Equality Scheme

The Student Welcome Fair 2009
(29 Aug 2009)
A great way for students to find out about services and facilities