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Vacancy - Pro Cure Therapeutics
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- YORK BIOLOGY LECTURE SERIES
The York Biology Lectures are open to all members of the University and the public. Admission is free and no booking is required. Each of the speakers is both a distinguished scientist and a good communicator, and the lectures aim to capture the imagination of everyone interested in biology. The lectures should be intelligible to the educated non-specialist, rather than detailed presentations of the latest data.
The first two lectures of the Spring term are:
Wednesday 4th February 2009, Physics P/X001, 12.15 – 13.15 PM
Professor Christopher F. Higgins, FRSE FRSA FMedSci
Vice-Chancellor and Warden, University of Durham, UK
Title: Stem cells: promise or prejudice?Web link to information about the speaker: http://www.dur.ac.uk/about/governance/higgins/
Web link to abstracts: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/biol/dept/ybl.htm
Wednesday 11th February 2009, Physics P/X001, 12.15 – 13.15 PM
Professor Judy Armitage, University of Oxford
Title: Changing gear: The structure and function of the bacterial rotary motor- a remarkable nanomachine.Web link to information about the speaker:
http://www.bioch.ox.ac.uk/aspsite/research/brochure/Armitage/Web link to abstracts: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/biol/dept/ybl.htm
The York Biology Lecture Series is supported by the University of York Distinguished Visitors Fund and the Department of Biology.
Angela Hodge
- THANK YOU FROM DUNCAN ROTHERHAM
Very many thanks for last month's send-off and to everyone who contributed to the very thoughtful Royal Opera House voucher which I will be planning to spend shortly.
I thoroughly enjoyed my nine years in the department and will miss its friendly and constructive working environment and all those people with whom I had regular contact.
Best wishes for 2009
Duncan
Dale Sanders -
Horticultural staff continue to find sharp items in autoclave bags. Please do not place any sharp items in bags including wooden plant stakes.
Colin Abbott
At present only 50% of compost and plant material is separated from plastic waste. Mixed waste cannot be placed on the compost heap! Your co-operation is essential if we are to run the autoclave facility efficiently and dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly manner.
- EPSRC-FUNDED TRANSIT PROJECT BURSARIES
The EPSRC-funded TRANSIT Project is holding funds to support bursaries for a number of summer students to undertake projects of an INTERDISCIPLINARY nature.
We are currently seeking project proposals that will be advertised to students nationally from early February 2009 for 10-12 week projects that will take place over the summer of 2009.
Please submit projects online here, or e-mail Caryn Swartz (cjds500) or telephone x8564.
The text of project proposals will not be edited so please make your pitch directly to potential students.
If you have any questions about project suitability, please contact Jamie Wood (ajw511) on x8650.
Caryn Swartz
- PURCHASING OF BOOKS
Blackwell University Bookshop is the University's preferred supplier for book purchases, and they will offer 10% discount on the majority of book purchases (online catalogue available at www.blackwell.co.uk). Amazon should only be used if it can be proven that a significant saving can be made by purchasing from them as placing orders to Amazon unnecessarily tie up funds on our credit cards and cause extra work for the purchasing office.
Andrew Collingwood
For bulk purchases of books Dawson Books and Houtschild International Booksellers are preferred suppliers under the NEYAL framework agreement.
- LEARNING AND TEACHING CONFERENCE 2009
Wednesday 10 June - Critical thinking and academic skills
The theme of the University's 5th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference is "Critical thinking and academic skills". We are now inviting proposals for contributions to the conference. For further information and details of how to submit a proposal, please click on the link below.
http://www.york.ac.uk/felt/conference/callforpapers09.htm
Julie Lord
- VACANCY - PRO CURE THERAPEUTICS
Would you be interested in joining the Pro-Cure team?
Job Opportunity for Experienced Research Technician
A full time position is available immediately at Pro-Cure Therapeutics for an experienced research technician. To further the aims of the Company in developing agents which will target prostate cancer stem cells we wish to employ highly motivated scientists with experience in a research environment.
Applications are sought from individuals with a BSc in biology or a related subject and experience in a research laboratory, who would like the opportunity to take on some lab management / supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of cell culture, experience in handling primary cells would be an advantage. The candidate will be familiar with techniques such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, RNA and protein analysis, qRT-PCR, western blotting or other complementary techniques for molecular cell biology investigations.
This position is available on a 12 month fixed term basis in the first instance, with further extension dependent on successful progress.
If you are interested in this vacancy and you would like to apply or request further details please contact Dr Richard Birnie, Research Programme Manager, Pro-Cure Therapeutics Limited, Biocentre, York Science Park, Innovation Way, Heslington, York YO10 5NY, email richard.birnie@pro-cure.uk.com, telephone 01904 435125.
Michelle Scaife - TEA BREAK QUIZ
This week - General Knowledge.
Which two actresses played author Iris Murdoch in the film Iris?
What is the name of the fault line that runs through California?
Which city will host Superbowl XLIII on 2nd February 2009?
Dave Grohl is the lead singer of which band?
Which is the lightest gas?
The answers will be revealed in next week's Bulletin.
The answer to last week's question...
What is the objective case of the 1st person singular personal pronoun? Answer: Me!
Biology Bulletin