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