News archive – May 2008
Participants required for a Website usability study.
01 May 2008
Discover unique sources for primary research.
Changes to University IT procurement processes.
01 May 2008
Purchasing IT goods.
Central Timetabling Unit closed on 8 May.
01 May 2008
Please request room bookings for this day by 5pm on 7 May.
*Wellbeing Survey results*.
02 May 2008
Full report available online.
Summer in the City: June/July 2008.
02 May 2008
Readings and debate showcasing established and emerging writers.
Research to Enterprise Summit.
02 May 2008
17 June 2008 at 6pm in Whitworth Hall.
Incite: newsletter for research staff at The University of Manchester.
02 May 2008
Latest issue now online.
Graduation: July 2008.
02 May 2008
Registration and gown hire for staff and students.
"Tracing Your Ancestry": Friends of Tabley House event.
02 May 2008
Talk by archivist John Benson at Tabley House on 14 May.
*Eats up!*
02 May 2008
New restaurant opens in University Place on 7 April.
Wood Street Mission Lottery.
06 May 2008
Announcing the winner for May.
Residential Tutor vacancy at Hulme Hall.
06 May 2008
Applications invited from academic/academic-related/research staff by 21 May.
What's the answer? Problem-solving skills unit.
06 May 2008
Helping students to understand the process of solving complex problems.
Two Cities Boat Race - this Saturday!
07 May 2008
Support the University at Salford Quays on 10 May.
Student Support Forum on Skills Training for PGR Students.
07 May 2008
Final meeting of 2007/08 session on 14 May.
Nights out at The Manchester Museum.
07 May 2008
Cafe launch party on 15 May with free bubbly.
Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.
07 May 2008
Events in May and June.
Election of Chancellor: Election Procedure.
07 May 2008
Vote for your preferred candidate by post or online by 4 June.
Staff Survey 2008: Final reminder.
08 May 2008
Your last chance to complete the survey before it closes on 9 May.
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Annual Lecture.
08 May 2008
Professor Beate Kohler-Koch on "Civil Society in EU Governance" on 21 May.
Helping your graduating students get jobs.
08 May 2008
Please promote the jobs fair on 11/12 June.
Should we display the dead?
08 May 2008
Debate on 13 May, 7-9pm, at Museum of Science and Industry.
Jodrell in June: Summer with the stargazers!
09 May 2008
Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre has a wealth of wonderful events lined up.
Free public lecture on prayer fragments from Cairo Genizah.
09 May 2008
On 2 June at John Rylands Library, Deansgate.
Contact lens wearers needed.
12 May 2008
£15 payment for attendance.
Blackboard Bulletin Issue 4 now online.
12 May 2008
Updating you on the progress of the Blackboard Implementation Project.
Communications Matters Workshop: Improve your writing skills.
13 May 2008
Lunchtime courses on 27 May and 23 June.
Academic Procession: Graduation Ceremonies July 2008.
13 May 2008
Gowns must be ordered by 20 June to avoid £35 charge.
Residential Tutor vacancy at Oak House.
14 May 2008
Applications invited from academic/academic-related/research staff by 26 May.
Practical Biobanking: A two-day intensive course.
14 May 2008
30 June & 1 July at The Nowgen Centre, Grafton Street, Manchester.
What's on at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.
14 May 2008
Performances in May and June.
2008 CLASS Conference on 24 July.
14 May 2008
One-day event for administrative support staff - register by 6 June.
Nowgen’s Newborn Screening Debate with BODY WORLDS 4.
14 May 2008
Public debate on 3 June at Museum of Science and Industry.
STDU courses: places available.
15 May 2008
HEI Seminar on 22 May and Building Confidence on 28 May.
What's On at The Manchester Museum.
15 May 2008
Late Night Lindow on 16 May and Museum Day School on 17 May.
HEI Seminar: Student support and services.
15 May 2008
Presented by Dr Pat Sponder on 22 May.
Earthquake in China and cyclone in Burma.
15 May 2008
Sources of advice and support for students and staff.
How do you value and support public engagement?
15 May 2008
Help Beacons initiative by completing e-survey by 23 May.
University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme.
16 May 2008
Would you like to be a Trustee? Request nomination form by 2 June.
Textile Design Degree Show 2008.
19 May 2008
Dedicated to Textiles begins 31 May.
Residential Tutor vacancy at Opal Gardens.
19 May 2008
Applications invited from academic/academic-related/research staff by 6 June.
Fallowfield Jog.
19 May 2008
A great way to train for an event or kick start your summer fitness.
Change of time for Centre for New Writing poets at Eurocultured.
20 May 2008
Now on from 3.30pm to 5pm on 26 May.
Volunteers wanted for brain scanning research.
20 May 2008
STDU and MLP, Careers and Employability Division Courses in June.
21 May 2008
Training for interviews, CVs, negotiation and positive retirement.
What's On at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.
21 May 2008
Performances in May and June.
Science, Technology and American Hegemony.
21 May 2008
Inter-Faculty Lecture Series: Seventh Cardwell Memorial Lecture on 27 May.
Spectacle wearers required.
21 May 2008
Eurolens Research (The University of Manchester) requires spectacle wearers to volunteer for contact lens clinical research.
*Saddle up for National Bike to Work Day*.
21 May 2008
NEW cyclists wanted and current cyclists here to help.
Mid-year registration: Swipe card issue.
22 May 2008
Appointments required for large cohorts of students.
StaffNet Travel section updated.
22 May 2008
Online information on public transport, cycling and car sharing.
National Alcohol Harm Reduction Campaign.
22 May 2008
Message from Occupational Health.
What's On at The John Rylands Library.
22 May 2008
Travel through our South Asian collections.
City South: Unlocking Manchester's economic potential.
27 May 2008
Open Meeting on Wednesday 28 May, 1-2pm.
Advanced Certificate in Management Studies.
27 May 2008
For existing/aspiring senior managers from 30 September.
Invitation to the Mimas Open Forum 2008 on 9 July.
27 May 2008
Information event for existing and potential users of national data centre.
What's On at the Martin Harris Centre.
27 May 2008
Music and drama in May and June.
Open meeting for staff: New methods of IT procurement.
27 May 2008
Give your views on the proposed new procedures on 4 June.
Research 2.0: An e-Social Science workshop on 18 June.
28 May 2008
Extension of Web 2.0 tools to support academic and other research.
The Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture and Dinner on 12 June.
28 May 2008
Lecture for alumni and staff by Professor Robert Putnam.
4th International Conference on e-Social Science: 18-20 June.
28 May 2008
Registration open, with full workshop details now available.
Summer Fitness Programme.
28 May 2008
Gym membership deals and biggest ever Well-Being vacation programme.
Nutrition and Weight Loss Course.
28 May 2008
A healthy and sensible approach to eating well and losing weight.
*Battery recycling scheme launched*.
29 May 2008
Free hot drink if you recycle at a FoodOnCampus outlet 2-6 June.
Driving at night.
29 May 2008
Do you have difficulty driving at night or find that you are sensitive to glare?
Make a pledge with Manchester is my Planet.
29 May 2008
Show that you're switched on to climate change.
Hyperopic contact lens wearers required.
29 May 2008
Eurolens Research (University of Manchester) requires contact lens wearers with hyperopia (long-sightedness) to volunteer for contact lens clinical research.
University of Manchester Bike User Group: Bike to Work Day.
29 May 2008
Meeting on 5 June for current, prospective and former cyclists.
A China Experience.
29 May 2008
Information session on The Study China Programme on 6 June.