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

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