News archive – October 2008
Banville novel to preview in new Manchester journal.
01 Oct 2008
Read the first chapter of 'The Sinking City' online.
Mandarin Chinese language classes: Autumn 2008.
01 Oct 2008
Special staff rates on 10-week courses starting w/c 6 October.
Wood Street Mission Lottery Draw.
01 Oct 2008
Announcing October's winner.
Incite - Research Staff Skills Training Newsletter.
01 Oct 2008
Issue 3 (September 2008) now available online.
Beingwell - help yourself be well.
01 Oct 2008
Develop skills and strategies to enhance your sense of well-being.
Courses at Staff Training and Development Unit.
01 Oct 2008
Available 6-9 October.
University Place closes early on 8 October.
01 Oct 2008
Alternative catering outlets for staff and students.
Nowgen’s Our Kid Events for Manchester Science Festival.
02 Oct 2008
Healthcare exhibition and events during October and November.
What's On at the Martin Harris Centre.
02 Oct 2008
Music's Introductory Concert on Saturday 4 October.
Free lunchtime concert TODAY in the Martin Harris Centre.
02 Oct 2008
At 1.10pm in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall.
Meet Chinese women writers: Liu Hong and Xinran.
02 Oct 2008
On Saturday 18 October at the Confucius Institute.
Literature Live kicks off with Colm Toibin and Andrew O'Hagan.
02 Oct 2008
New season of readings by writers begins on 13 October.
Professor Brian Cox on 'The Origin of the Universe'.
02 Oct 2008
Public lecture on 9 October.
Squash and badminton 'next step' coaching courses.
02 Oct 2008
Brand new for this academic year.
National Student Survey results.
03 Oct 2008
81% of final year undergraduates satisfied!
Lyreco increase prices on non-core products.
03 Oct 2008
Effective from 1 November 2008.
Recruit a Graduate Intern.
03 Oct 2008
Do you need some short-term help for the busy months ahead?
Online Intellectual Property Awareness Resource.
06 Oct 2008
Hear about the UMIP launch of this new resource for University staff.
Lunchtime lectures from the Friends of the Whitworth.
06 Oct 2008
'Anarchic knitter' Freddie Robins is one of the speakers.
'Communication Counts: influencing for business success'.
06 Oct 2008
Manchester Momentum breakfast/networking event on 14 October.
Evacuation advice.
06 Oct 2008
Tips for anyone taking part in a practice evacuation.
Launch of Time Allocation Survey 2008/09.
06 Oct 2008
Academic staff to record how their time is divided.
Health and Fitness classes for the new semester!
07 Oct 2008
Reduced rates for staff and students.
Campus sport league.
07 Oct 2008
Fancy a game of five-a-side?
Actively Managing Your Mood.
08 Oct 2008
Eight-week lunchtime course for staff of The University of Manchester.
Physiotherapy discounts available to staff.
08 Oct 2008
Treatments can help work- and sports-related problems.
Health and Fitness classes on North Campus.
08 Oct 2008
Eight-week enrolment courses from week commencing 20 October.
What's on at the Martin Harris Centre this week.
08 Oct 2008
Music from Bach, Britten and Broadway.
Nutrition and Weight Loss Course.
08 Oct 2008
Two-part course from w/c 20 October in the Well-Being Room.
"Next Step" Badminton and Squash Coaching Courses.
08 Oct 2008
Improve your game play in eight weeks.
Yoga for healthy lower backs.
08 Oct 2008
In the Well-Being Room: October-December 2008.
Urgent changes to the student PC clusters desktop.
10 Oct 2008
Information for staff.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Open Day on 25 October.
10 Oct 2008
Hear about the very latest developments in type 1 diabetes research.
Japan and Britain Today: Lecture and round table discussion.
13 Oct 2008
Free event on 24 October marking 150th anniversary of Japan-UK relations.
Autumn Cultural Courses at the Confucius Institute.
13 Oct 2008
Chen-style Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy, and Chinese martial art.
Free lunchtime concerts to support our Wellbeing.
14 Oct 2008
Take time out for Northern Harmony on 23 October.
UMIP Premier Fund Masterclass.
15 Oct 2008
Free event about entrepreneurial activity on 25 November.
Coffee morning raises £1,320.
15 Oct 2008
Staff help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Fitness classes start next week.
15 Oct 2008
Enrol now to make sure you don't miss out.
SPORT events on 22 October.
15 Oct 2008
Swimming and jogging events for staff.
Want to run in the Flora London Marathon 2009?
15 Oct 2008
The British Red Cross ballot is now open.
Nutrition and Weight Loss course.
15 Oct 2008
New sessions begin week commencing 20 October.
Library services downtime on 29 October.
16 Oct 2008
All Talis services will be inaccessible for part of morning.
Next Meeting of Student Support Forum.
16 Oct 2008
29 October: "Creating a satisfied student community".
Transport Innovation Fund.
16 Oct 2008
Christmas party packages from the University.
17 Oct 2008
Festive offers at Barnes Wallis Building and Chancellors.
Blackboard Bulletin: October 2008 issue.
17 Oct 2008
Latest news on the University's virtual learning environment.
Military-style Boot Camp for staff and students.
20 Oct 2008
Extra class at Armitage Sports Centre.
Discounted physiotherapy at the Armitage Sports Centre.
20 Oct 2008
Treatment for work- and sports-related problems.
Keeping Open the Door to Mathematically Demanding Programmes in FE and HE.
20 Oct 2008
Research seminar on 24 October.
The experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in HE.
21 Oct 2008
Equality Challenge Unit commissions first national survey of its kind.
Staff Training and Development Unit courses.
21 Oct 2008
Available in November.
Jean Monnet - Translating Europe.
21 Oct 2008
Public lecture and discussion on Saturday 1 November.
Open Meeting on Research Strategy and External Influences.
22 Oct 2008
With Prof Simon Gaskell, Vice-President (Research), on 29 October.
What's On at the Martin Harris Centre.
22 Oct 2008
Including Japan and Britain Today, Sinfonietta, and Literature Live with Neil Gaiman.
eLearning Network: First meeting on 30 October.
22 Oct 2008
For all staff interested in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Mimas Courses and Workshops for Autumn 2008.
22 Oct 2008
Book online for November events from the University's data centre.
Vacancies for Residential Tutors.
22 Oct 2008
Applications invited by 10 November.
Health & Fitness courses.
22 Oct 2008
Don't miss out - your last chance to sign up!
Next Cycle to Work ride.
23 Oct 2008
Remember, remember - it's on 5 November.
Roundabout way to provide water in Africa.
27 Oct 2008
Sandwich sales support PlayPumps project.
Walter Crane Conference at Whitworth Art Gallery on 5/6 December.
27 Oct 2008
Envisioning Utopia: British Art and Socialist Politics, 1870-1900.
Relocation of Estates Helpdesk and Frontline Services Administration Team.
27 Oct 2008
On ground floor of Beyer Building from 28 October.
2008 University Christmas Card.
28 Oct 2008
Orders required by 5pm on Wednesday 5 November.
The Manchester Museum's ebulletin for adults: October 2008.
28 Oct 2008
The Manchester Museum's ebulletin for families: October 2008.
28 Oct 2008
Staff Calendar Service Upgrade - notice of service unavailability.
28 Oct 2008
Migration of appointments begins on 14 November at 5pm.
Relocation of Teaching Support Services Central Timetabling Unit.
28 Oct 2008
Now on ground floor of Beyer Building.
Interruption to water supply on 1 November.
28 Oct 2008
Several South Campus buildings will be affected.
The congestion question: how will it affect you?
29 Oct 2008
Mapping public opinion on plans for region's transport system.
Two weeks left to advertise a Graduate Internship.
29 Oct 2008
Do you need short-term help for the busy months ahead?
Higher Education Institute (HEI) Seminars for 2008/09.
29 Oct 2008
New programme for staff in the Administration commences 17 November.
Fallowfield Jog.
29 Oct 2008
Take the free route to fitness on 5 November.
Staff Training and Development Unit courses.
30 Oct 2008
Places available in November.
Support for academically-led conferences.
30 Oct 2008
Next Road Show event on Tuesday 4 November.
Managing in the Round.
30 Oct 2008
New integrated management development programme from STDU.
Nominations Committee: Appeal for nominations.
30 Oct 2008
An invitation to all members of staff.
Free eye examinations in student teaching clinic.
30 Oct 2008
Discount available on glasses.
Out of hours events in centrally timetabled space.
30 Oct 2008
Announcing the introduction of an improved service.
Manchester students get the best of the bunch.
31 Oct 2008
Job and further study guidance at careers fairs on 19 and 20 November.
Revised deadline for fees and expenses.
31 Oct 2008
Changing to 10th of each month from January 2009.
Christmas payroll deadlines.
31 Oct 2008
Submission dates for fees/expenses and weekly-paid staff timesheets