News archive – August 2010

eLearning timetable for start of semester
02 Aug 2010
Information for academic and administrative staff

An Introduction to Oncology based Pharmacogenetics
03 Aug 2010
On 9 December 2010 at The Nowgen Centre

‘Astro Kids Day’ at Jodrell Bank
04 Aug 2010
Summer fun for junior astronomers on 19 August!

Be a London Olympics 2012 volunteer ...
04 Aug 2010
... and other news from SPORT

Early Retirement and Voluntary Severance scheme
04 Aug 2010
Closing date extended to 29 October 2010

University 4th in Europe for participation in work placements
05 Aug 2010
EU releases figures for Erasmus programme for 2008/09

Manchester Pride Chamber Music
05 Aug 2010
Celebrating LGBT composers past and present on 23-27 August

Professor Alan Gilbert
05 Aug 2010
Book of condolence

Events and out of hours booking in centrally timetabled rooms
09 Aug 2010
Online checklist from 1 September to ensure efficiency and safety

Blackboard (VLE) survey: Stakeholder information requirements
09 Aug 2010
Feedback invited from UG/PG admin staff, academics and IT professionals

Virgin Trains' CharityLine: discounted rail tickets
10 Aug 2010
This service will not be available to the University after 13 August

Summer holiday animal activities at The Manchester Museum
11 Aug 2010
Plus Family Friendly Film Festival 30 July-15 August

Take a walk to Hulme Park on 17 August
11 Aug 2010
Fresh air and a change of scene

Wood Street Mission Lottery
15 Aug 2010
Announcing the winner for August

'Queer and Catholic: some musings on the papal visit'
16 Aug 2010
Lecture by distinguished speaker Mark Dowd on 26 August

StaffNet A-Z
16 Aug 2010
Your online guide to University websites and services

Replacement gas main works
16 Aug 2010
Brunswick Street closed (except for access) in September/October

Free tickets for Mastermind semi-finals
16 Aug 2010
Would you like to be part of the audience on 6/7 September?

Familial Bowel Cancer Study Day
16 Aug 2010
On 26 November at the Nowgen Centre

Changes to MATLAB
16 Aug 2010
Action required by users on unmanaged desktops

Severe Weather and Disruptions to Public Transport Policy
17 Aug 2010
How the University will deal with staff who are unable to attend work

Manchester Pride Chamber Music
17 Aug 2010
Celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) composers

FoodOnCampus in University Place
17 Aug 2010
Closures during w/c 30 August and 6 September

Summer holidays at The Manchester Museum
18 Aug 2010
Last chance to see the stuffed animals in their current home

Get Walking Keep Walking in Manchester
18 Aug 2010
Join the walk to Ardwick Park on 24 August

Message from Mrs Ingrid Gilbert
19 Aug 2010
Thanks to all who have sent messages of condolence

Whitworth makes Lever Prize shortlist
19 Aug 2010
University's art gallery nominated for second year in a row

The 2010 National Student Survey
20 Aug 2010
Message from Professor Colin Stirling, Vice President for Teaching and Learning

MOSAIC Personal and Career Development for Men and Women
20 Aug 2010
Pilot programme to commence January 2011

Communications Matters
25 Aug 2010
Workshops to help you fine tune your communications skills

IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH General certificate courses
25 Aug 2010
Places available on STDU courses commencing September 2010

Oxford Road Link (147) - Fare revision and route change
25 Aug 2010
Changes to bus service from Monday 6 September

Events at The Manchester Museum
25 Aug 2010
Family-friendly promenade and private view of new exhibition

Cycle to Work Rides and British Cycling Event
25 Aug 2010
September dates for your cycling diary

Cycle to Work Scheme Update
25 Aug 2010
New fair market value guidance

Part-time/casual staff recruitment service: Jobs on Campus
25 Aug 2010
Advertise jobs to students free of charge

Pay and Grading Update
26 Aug 2010
Final Agreement to be implemented following trade union acceptance

Brunswick Street closure
26 Aug 2010
Road due to re-open by end of Friday 27 August

Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Whitworth Art Gallery
27 Aug 2010
Enjoy coffee and cake for charity on Friday 24 September

Culture & International Mental Health Conference
31 Aug 2010
Open forum on 6/7 December at Wythenshawe Hospital

Introductory Interpersonal Psychotherapy Course
31 Aug 2010
On 4/5 December at The University of Manchester

The joy of congregational singing
31 Aug 2010
Free performance at John Rylands Library, Deansgate, on 4 September

Employment pages on StaffNet
31 Aug 2010
Your online HR guide