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Bag Packing
Sat 21st Nov 2009 at 9:00
Tescon Altrincham
This will be our second bag pack of the year to help raise money for the Chernobyl Children's Project, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come along and help us for a couple of hours at The Altrincham Tesco store.
Lifts can be provided for any willing volunteers and any hours done can count towards the Manchester Leadership programme
Bag Packing will take place between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and we would really appreciate any time you can give up to help this great cause.
If you would like to help out please contact Steven Stenhoff
email :stevestenhoff _at_ hotmail.com
Mobile: 07817775967 Add to your diary (iCal).
Lifts can be provided for any willing volunteers and any hours done can count towards the Manchester Leadership programme
Bag Packing will take place between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and we would really appreciate any time you can give up to help this great cause.
If you would like to help out please contact Steven Stenhoff
email :stevestenhoff _at_ hotmail.com
Mobile: 07817775967 Add to your diary (iCal).
Hiking in Snowdonia Sunday 22/11! www.umhc.org.uk
Sun 22nd Nov 2009 at 8:30
The University of Manchester Hiking Club (UMHC) is going to Rhyd Ddu in Snowdonia this Sunday the 22nd of November. There is an opportunity for a wide range hikes, so you will be catered for whatever your fitness or state of hangover.
Remember it's wintery now so you WILL need:
Walking BOOTS (not hiking shoes)
A waterproof coat and trousers.
Warm clothes.
Warm spare clothes.
Hat and Gloves.
A torch (preferably headtorch).
Warming snacks.
Spare food.
UMHC runs hikes and socials every week, for more info and to sign up for our mailing list to hear about future hikes and socials please see our website: www.umhc.org.uk.
This week's trip and all other coach trips cost £10 for members and £14 for non-members (membership is only £10).
UMHC runs at least 4 walks per trip for a range of abilities, but hiking boots, waterproofs and warm clothes are essential, please see equipment section of the website: http://umhc.org.uk/?p=safety
If you would like to come hiking this weekend, become a member or just chat to someone about the hikes please come to our regular sign up running throughout reading week:
Mon, Wed and Fri 12.30-13.30 _at_ Student Activities Centre, top floor of Oxford Road Student's Union.
Tues and Thurs 12.30-13.30 _at_ Harry's Bar, Barnes Wallis Building, North Campus.
Hope to see you on the hill! More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Remember it's wintery now so you WILL need:
Walking BOOTS (not hiking shoes)
A waterproof coat and trousers.
Warm clothes.
Warm spare clothes.
Hat and Gloves.
A torch (preferably headtorch).
Warming snacks.
Spare food.
UMHC runs hikes and socials every week, for more info and to sign up for our mailing list to hear about future hikes and socials please see our website: www.umhc.org.uk.
This week's trip and all other coach trips cost £10 for members and £14 for non-members (membership is only £10).
UMHC runs at least 4 walks per trip for a range of abilities, but hiking boots, waterproofs and warm clothes are essential, please see equipment section of the website: http://umhc.org.uk/?p=safety
If you would like to come hiking this weekend, become a member or just chat to someone about the hikes please come to our regular sign up running throughout reading week:
Mon, Wed and Fri 12.30-13.30 _at_ Student Activities Centre, top floor of Oxford Road Student's Union.
Tues and Thurs 12.30-13.30 _at_ Harry's Bar, Barnes Wallis Building, North Campus.
Hope to see you on the hill! More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Bag Packing
Sun 22nd Nov 2009 at 9:00
Tescon Altrincham
This will be our second bag pack of the year to help raise money for the Chernobyl Children's Project, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come along and help us for a couple of hours at The Altrincham Tesco store.
Lifts can be provided for any willing volunteers and any hours done can count towards the Manchester Leadership programme
Bag Packing will take place between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and we would really appreciate any time you can give up to help this great cause.
If you would like to help out please contact Steven Stenhoff
email :stevestenhoff _at_ hotmail.com
Mobile: 07817775967 Add to your diary (iCal).
Lifts can be provided for any willing volunteers and any hours done can count towards the Manchester Leadership programme
Bag Packing will take place between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and we would really appreciate any time you can give up to help this great cause.
If you would like to help out please contact Steven Stenhoff
email :stevestenhoff _at_ hotmail.com
Mobile: 07817775967 Add to your diary (iCal).
Who Killed the Electric Car
Mon 23rd Nov 2009 at 19:30
UMSU (Students' Union): MR4 (basement)
M13 9PR
Open Media and the Young Greens present a free showing of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?'
A 2006 documentary film that explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States, specifically the General Motors EV1 of the 1990s. The film explores the roles of automobile manufacturers, the oil industry, the US government, the Californian government, batteries, hydrogen vehicles, and consumers in limiting the development and adoption of this technology. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Open Media and the Young Greens present a free showing of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?'
A 2006 documentary film that explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States, specifically the General Motors EV1 of the 1990s. The film explores the roles of automobile manufacturers, the oil industry, the US government, the Californian government, batteries, hydrogen vehicles, and consumers in limiting the development and adoption of this technology. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
LDSSA: Our role in society.
Tue 24th Nov 2009 at 12:00
Students Union: Meeting room 4
Latter day Saints student association is holding a discussion in Meeting room 4 in the Students Union building. Debra Caffery, a senior lecturer from the University of Bolton will be leading the discussion based on our role in today's society. Feel free to come along, make new friends and share some treats.
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RADIATION
Tue 24th Nov 2009 at 18:00
Roscoe Theatre B
Chernobyl Children's Project is hosting a lecture all about RADIATION, its biological effects, and the use of radiation in modern Medicine.
The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster happened in April 1986 and since the disaster high numbers of children continue to be born with life limiting disabilities and many with various forms of cancer.
Professor Catherine West will examine the biological mechanisms by which radiation can induce cancer and other diseases and look at how we can utilise radiation as both a diagnostic tool and in the treatment of cancer.
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The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster happened in April 1986 and since the disaster high numbers of children continue to be born with life limiting disabilities and many with various forms of cancer.
Professor Catherine West will examine the biological mechanisms by which radiation can induce cancer and other diseases and look at how we can utilise radiation as both a diagnostic tool and in the treatment of cancer.
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eXistenZ
Tue 24th Nov 2009 at 20:00
UMSU (Students' Union): MR4 (basement)
M13 9PR
PhilSoc presents a FREE showing of: - eXistenZ -
eXistenZ is a 1999 psychological thriller/science fiction film by Canadian director David Cronenberg, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law. The film calls into question the nature of reality and how to discern between reality and illusion. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
PhilSoc presents a FREE showing of: - eXistenZ -
eXistenZ is a 1999 psychological thriller/science fiction film by Canadian director David Cronenberg, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law. The film calls into question the nature of reality and how to discern between reality and illusion. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Footholds To The Future In Anthropology
Wed 25th Nov 2009 at 14:00
University Place. Room 4.205
FOOTHOLDS TO THE FUTURE is a student led conference that aims to create dialogue between lecturers and students on the comtemporary concerns of anthropology. The debate will be split into three sessions:
- The future of Anthropology: where is anthropology heading now and where should it be going in the future? Does it even have a future?
- Beyond the page: how does anthropology situate itself in the wider world? Raising questions about applied anthropology, how can our discipline be useful to the people it attempts to understand? Or should it purely confine itself to academia?
- Beyond the degree: practical career advice, discussing the merits and potential that an anthropology degree offers and how you can use you anthropological background. Postgraduate options will also be discussed.
Three chosen lectures will present their views on each topic for 5 minutes each. Then discussion is open to the floor, so its up to you to discuss, listen, ask and argue as you wish!
Topic 1: Penny Harvey, Michelle Obeid, Stuart Muir
Topic 2: Tony Simpson, Petra, John Gledhill
Topic 3: Andrew Irving, Alex, Sarah Green
There will be FREE hot beverages and delightful snacks. FREE DRINKS at SU afterwards (yes. really). This is your opportunity to discover anthropology in a form that exists outisde exams and essays. Come and enjoy!
We look forward to seeing you. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
- The future of Anthropology: where is anthropology heading now and where should it be going in the future? Does it even have a future?
- Beyond the page: how does anthropology situate itself in the wider world? Raising questions about applied anthropology, how can our discipline be useful to the people it attempts to understand? Or should it purely confine itself to academia?
- Beyond the degree: practical career advice, discussing the merits and potential that an anthropology degree offers and how you can use you anthropological background. Postgraduate options will also be discussed.
Three chosen lectures will present their views on each topic for 5 minutes each. Then discussion is open to the floor, so its up to you to discuss, listen, ask and argue as you wish!
Topic 1: Penny Harvey, Michelle Obeid, Stuart Muir
Topic 2: Tony Simpson, Petra, John Gledhill
Topic 3: Andrew Irving, Alex, Sarah Green
There will be FREE hot beverages and delightful snacks. FREE DRINKS at SU afterwards (yes. really). This is your opportunity to discover anthropology in a form that exists outisde exams and essays. Come and enjoy!
We look forward to seeing you. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS Rehearsal
Thu 26th Nov 2009 at 19:00
The Arch
Manchester Universiites Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Help build set for Pirates More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Help build set for Pirates More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS Rehearsal
Thu 26th Nov 2009 at 19:15
Council Chambers, Steve Biko Building, UMSU
Manchester Univeristies Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Christmas concert rehearsal More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Christmas concert rehearsal More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Angels in the Dust - (Free documentary showing)
Mon 30th Nov 2009 at 19:30
MR4, UMSU (basement)
M13 9PR
Open Media, Stop Aids, and UNICEF on campus present:
'Angels in the Dust'
A story of hope and healing in the face of a staggering crisis. AIDS is leaving entire South African villages decimated and thousands of children orphaned, with no adults to raise them. The inspiring story of Marion Cloete, a university-trained therapist who — with her husband and three daughters — fearlessly walked away from a privileged life in a wealthy Johannesburg suburb to build Boikarabelo, formerly Botshabelo, an extraordinary village and school that provides shelter, food, and education to more than 550 South African children. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Open Media, Stop Aids, and UNICEF on campus present:
'Angels in the Dust'
A story of hope and healing in the face of a staggering crisis. AIDS is leaving entire South African villages decimated and thousands of children orphaned, with no adults to raise them. The inspiring story of Marion Cloete, a university-trained therapist who — with her husband and three daughters — fearlessly walked away from a privileged life in a wealthy Johannesburg suburb to build Boikarabelo, formerly Botshabelo, an extraordinary village and school that provides shelter, food, and education to more than 550 South African children. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
December 2009
Students Sustainability Forum
Thu 3rd Dec 2009 at 17:00
Student Union - MR1 (top floor)
he SSF is exists as a forum for all staff and students to express their ideas and concerns regarding environmental issues on campus.
It acts as an intermediary body between students and the complex University management structure, with some of its members sitting on University boards.
If you want better recycling in halls, or better bike parking facilities, or have any ideas at all - then feel free to bring them to the Forum.
All staff and students welcome. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
It acts as an intermediary body between students and the complex University management structure, with some of its members sitting on University boards.
If you want better recycling in halls, or better bike parking facilities, or have any ideas at all - then feel free to bring them to the Forum.
All staff and students welcome. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
The Manchester University Chorus December Concert
Sat 5th Dec 2009 at 19:30
Whitworth Hall
December concert, The Manchester University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra performing Vaughan Williams Toccata Marziale, John Tavener's Svyati, Nicholas Maw's American Games and finishing with Vaughan Williams' brilliant A Sea Symphony.
More information.
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The University of Manchester Chorus December Concert
Sun 6th Dec 2009 at 19:30
Whitworth Hall
December concert, The Manchester University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra performing Vaughan Williams Toccata Marziale, John Tavener's Svyati, Nicholas Maw's American Games and finishing with Vaughan Williams' brilliant A Sea Symphony.
More information.
Add to your diary (iCal).
Christmas Cosplay Party
Fri 11th Dec 2009 at 21:00
Club Phoenix
M13 9RN
It's Cosplay Time!! This year we are going to have two cosplay parties, first being just before Christmas break. It'll be in Club Phoenix which is by the University Precinct/Blackwells (above The Phoenix pub) for those who don't know from 9pm - 2am
It'll be a fun night of Japanese music (i'm sure a requests thread will go up so you can request in advance) and lots of dancing and having fun.
If you're in cosplay (which i hope most people will be) then it'll be £1 entry
No cosplay but with MUJS card then entry is £2
No cosplay or MUJS card then entry is £4
There will be prizes for best cosplay etc. so make sure to come along and tell all your friends ^_^ More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
It's Cosplay Time!! This year we are going to have two cosplay parties, first being just before Christmas break. It'll be in Club Phoenix which is by the University Precinct/Blackwells (above The Phoenix pub) for those who don't know from 9pm - 2am
It'll be a fun night of Japanese music (i'm sure a requests thread will go up so you can request in advance) and lots of dancing and having fun.
If you're in cosplay (which i hope most people will be) then it'll be £1 entry
No cosplay but with MUJS card then entry is £2
No cosplay or MUJS card then entry is £4
There will be prizes for best cosplay etc. so make sure to come along and tell all your friends ^_^ More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS Christmas Concert
Sat 12th Dec 2009 at 19:00
St Ann's Church
M2 7LF
This year MUGSS will be performing a series of Christmas carols and G&S favourites in aid of the charity Friends of Yombo. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
This year MUGSS will be performing a series of Christmas carols and G&S favourites in aid of the charity Friends of Yombo. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS Christmas Concert
Sat 12th Dec 2009 at 19:00
St. Ann's Church, St. Ann's Square, Manchester
M2 7LF
Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society
This year MUGSS will be performing a series of Christmas carols and G&S favourites in aid of the charity Friends of Yombo.
Tickets are £5, with all proceeds to the charity Yombo12 More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society
This year MUGSS will be performing a series of Christmas carols and G&S favourites in aid of the charity Friends of Yombo.
Tickets are £5, with all proceeds to the charity Yombo12 More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
May 2010
The Pirates of Penzance
Wed 5th May 2010 at 19:30
Royal Northern College of Music - Theatre
M13 9RD
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
The Pirates of Penzance
Thu 6th May 2010 at 19:30
Royal Northern College of Music - Theatre
M13 9RD
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
The Pirates of Penzance
Fri 7th May 2010 at 19:30
Royal Northern College of Music - Theatre
M13 9RD
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
The Pirates of Penzance
Fri 7th May 2010 at 19:30
Royal Northern College of Music - Theatre
M13 9RD
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
The Pirates of Penzance
Sat 8th May 2010 at 14:30
Royal Northern College of Music - Theatre
M13 9RD
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
MUGSS (Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society) prsents The Pirates of Penzance.
Tickets are £5 for students and concessions, £11 full. More information. Add to your diary (iCal).
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