What's On

FACULTY OF ARTS CENTENARY

Tuesday 3 December, 7.30pm. Centenary Concert with the University Symphony Orchestra, University Choir and the Choir of Liverpool Hope University College. In the Philharmonic Hall, tickets £7.30 (concessions £4) from the Department of Music, tel: ext 3096 or RLPS, Philharmonic Hall. Wednesday 4 December, 5.30pm. Centenary Lecture by Emeritus Professor Frank Walbank, Professor of Latin 1946-51, Rathbone Professor of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology 1951-77, Dean of the Faculty 1974-77. In the Jack Leggate Theatre, Victoria Building. Wednesday 4 December, 7.30pm. Centenary buffet supper in the Tate Hall, Victoria Building, tickets £15 from the Faculty of Arts Office. For further information tel: ext 2459.

ART GALLERY

Wednesday 13 November, 1.05pm. 'Porcelain and the 18th Century Tea Ceremony' by Robin Emmerson (NMGM). Wednesday 4 December, 1.05pm. 'Architectural Drawings' by David Thistlewood. In the Art Gallery, 3 Abercromby Square. For further details contact Ann Compton, tel: ext 2347/8.

ART GALLERY: SENATE HOUSE EXHIBITION HALL

Tuesday 19 November to Friday 6 December. 'Urban Patterns: Paintings & Drawings' by Angela Wright. In the Senate House Exhibition Hall, Oxford Street. For further details contact Ann Compton, tel: ext 2347/8.

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

The following courses start in November and December: for further details, contact the Centre, tel: (0151) 794 6900/6952. Continuing Education courses offer credits under the nationally- recognised Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) which can be accumulated towards a University award and as evidence of professional or personal development. Advance enrolment is essential for all these courses, which take place on the University Precinct except where indicated.

Myth, History and Propaganda: Ideas from Ancient Greece and Rome - 2 linked Saturdays, 9 and 16 November at Liverpool Museum (A). New Light from the Cradle of Civilisation: The Ancient East Exposed - 2 linked Saturdays, 30 November and 1 December. Building on Health: Planning Responses to Primary Health Care - Friday 1 November (evening) and Saturday 2 November (full day). For health professionals, architects and others. œ75 (no concessions) (A). Renaissance and Baroque Rome - 2 linked Saturdays, 2 and 16 November (A). Creative Writing for Children - 4 linked Saturdays, 2, 9, 16 and 23 November (A). Creative Writing: Intensive Workshops - 4 linked Saturdays, 9, 16, 23 and 30 November (A). Creative Writing: Poetry Workshops - 2 linked Saturdays, 16 and 23 November (A). The Nature of Engineering and "A-Gauging We Will Go" - 2 linked Saturdays, 9 November and 18 January at the Merseyside Maritime Museum (fee includes admission to the Museum) (A). Caring for the Carers - 2 linked Tuesdays, 19 November and 3 December (A). Opera Days: First Series - 2 linked Saturdays, 16 November and 25 January (A). Re-Assessing the Beatles - 2 linked Saturdays, 7 December and 18 January in Chester (A). Fees (unless otherwise stated) 2 linked days: £25 (£20) (£14). 4 linked days: £48 (£38) (£26). Concessions - first brackets: for retirement pensioners over 60 and full-time students; second brackets: for those who are registered unemployed or in receipt of Income Support, Housing Benefit or Family Credit. Full-time members of University staff may pay the first concession.

Residential courses and study tours (for details tel: (0151) 794 2550): 8-10 November Fairy Tales, Folklore, Myths and Legends at Burton Manor College, South Wirral. 10-14 April, 1997 Monuments of Prehistoric Wessex based at Marlborough. 17-22 April, 1997 Bishops, Boroughs and Seafarers: The History and Landscapes of medieval Pembrokeshire based in Tenby. 21-28 April, 1997 Masters of the Gothic Revival: The Pugins in Ireland, two-centre study tour, based in Dublin and Cork. 25-27 April, 1997 The Geology of the Welsh Borderland 2 - field weekend based in Ludlow. 25-28 April, 1997 'By the Sword Divided': The East Midlands in the Civil War based in Leicester. 3-5 May 1997 Country Houses of Lincolnshire based in Lincoln. 16-18 May, 1997 The Geology of the Aberystwyth Grits and Inland Glaciology - field weekend based in Aberystwyth. 19-23 May, 1997 Creative Sketching based in Penrith, Cumbria. 24-31 May, 1997 The Geology of South West Scotland - field week based in Kirkcudbright. May 1997 1 week study tour Ravenna: The Archaeology and Topography of a Late Roman City. 14- 22 June, 1997 The Landscapes and Townscapes of Umbria based in Assisi. 20-22 June, 1997 Historic Houses and Buildings in Lancashire at Alston Hall, Longridge. Summer School 19-25 July, 1997 Every Picture Tells a Story: Victorian Narrative Painting based at Burton Manor College, South Wirral. 1-5 September, 1997 Prehistoric Societies in the Orkney Landscape based in Kirkwall. 12-15 September, 1997 'Daughter of Debate' - Mary Queen of Scots' Life and Reign in Scotland based in Edinburgh. 19-21 September, 1997 Ancient Landscapes in the Lleyn Peninsula based in Abersoch.

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY/HISTORY

Wednesday 20 November, 4.30pm. 'Compulsory Vaccination Against Smallpox 1840-1914: England, Prussia and the German Empire' by Peter Hennock. In the Boardroom, Department of History. Wednesday 4 December, 2pm. Subject to be announced by Dave Rollison. In the Boardroom, Department Economic and Social History.

ECONOMICS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Wednesday 13 November, 2.30pm. 'Another Look at Long Memory in Common Stock Returns' by Craig Hiemstra (Strathclyde). Wednesday 20 November, 2.30pm. 'Efficiency Marks in Foreign Exchange' by Robert Aliber (Chicago). Wednesday 27 November, 2.30pm. 'The Effect of Inward Investment on a Regional Economy' by Kim Swales (Strathclyde). Wednesday 11 December, 2.30pm. 'The Information Content of Implied Volatilities Derived from Foreign Currency Options' by Jason Laws (LJMU). In Room 2.30, 2nd Floor, Eleanor Rathbone Building. For further information Contact Dr Patrick McCloughan, tel: ext 3042.

EDUCATION: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT

The Professional Development Unit runs a wide range of activities, including courses, conferences and workshops, school- based in-service days, consultancies and projects. Applications for all courses must be made in advance. Details and forms of application may be obtained from Mrs D H Gelling, Secretary, Professional Development Unit, Department of Education, 19 Abercromby Square. Tel: ext 2479 or Fax: 2512.

Saturday 9 November, 9.30am-4pm. 'The Early Detection of Literacy Difficulties'. Tuesday 12 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. 'Child Protection: What School Governors Need to Know'. Tuesday 12 November, 9.30am-4.30pm. 'Managing the Staff': first of three sessions. Wednesday 13 November, 9.30am-4.30pm. 'Resources and Children's Work in Geography'. Thursday 14 November, 9.30am- 12.30pm. 'School Governors and OFSTED'. Friday 15 November, 9.30am-4.30pm. 'School Governors and the Selection of Staff'. Wednesday 20 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. 'Drugs in Schools: A Course for School Governors'. Friday 22 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. 'Sex Education: A Course for Primary School Governors' Tuesday 3 December, 9.30am-4.30pm. 'School Marketing': first of two sessions.

FACULTY OF ARTS

Thursday 21 November, 4.30pm. Kenneth Allot Lecture in Poetry by Dr Blake Morrison. Open to all. Free Admission. For further information Tel: ext 2459.

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

Tuesday 19 November, 4.30pm. 'The Consumer Society in Modern French Writing' by Professor David Walker (Sheffield). Monday 2 December, 5pm. 'The Travel Revolution in the Nineteenth Century' by Professor Michael Wetherill (Manchester). In the Staff Common Room, 4th Floor, Modern Languages Building. For further information tel: ext 2746.

FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Monday 18 November, 10.30am. Visit the Television Service facilities in the refurbished Chatham Building. Tickets £2, coffee will be served between 9.30-10.15am. Tuesday 10 December, 7pm. Visit to the Medical Faculty, light refreshments to follow. Tickets £3.95. Contact Mrs Sue Irvine, Administrative Services Office Tel: ext 2242.

INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH

Monday 11 November, 5.15pm. 'Sedation for Procedures in Children' by Professor C Cot‚ (Chicago). Monday 18 November, 5.15pm. 'Adult and Childhood Obesity' by Dr C Power (London). Monday 25 November, 5.15pm. 'ECMO: Results of the Trial and its Present Status' by Dr D Field (Leicester). Monday 2 December, 5.15pm. 'What Do Consultant community Paediatricians Do?' by Dr J Woollard. Monday 9 December, 5.15pm. 'Targeting the Health Visitor Resource' by Ms D Croft (Sheffield). In the Lecture Theatre, Institute of Child Health, Royal Liverpool Childrens NHS Trust - Alder Hey. For further information tel: (0151) 252 5218.

INSTITUTE OF IRISH STUDIES

Tuesday 12 November, 2pm. 'Poetry Reading' in association with Blackwell's Bookshop with Eavan Boland. Thursday 14 November, 5.30pm. 'Protestant and Unionist Political Thinking in Contemporary Northern Ireland' by Dr Peter Smyth (Northern Ireland Office). Thursday 5 December, 5.30pm. 'The United Kingdom and the European Union A View from Dublin' by Brendan Halligan (Institute of European Affairs, Dublin). In G.04, Lecture Room, in the Institute, 1 Abercromby Square. For further information tel: ext 3837.

INSTITUTE OF POPULAR MUSIC

Tuesday 12 November, 4.30pm. 'Popular Musicology: Critical Practice' by Derek Scott (Salford). Tuesday 26 November, 4.30pm. 'Music and Identity in the New South Africa' by Lara Allen (Cambridge). Tuesday 10 December, 4.30pm. 'Cycles in Media Manipulation: Two Perspectives' by Jez Willis and Tim Sheridan (Utah Saints). In Room G.04, Roxby Building. For further information tel: ext 3101.

LIVERPOOL ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE WOMEN

Saturday 23 November, 2.15pm. Presentation of BFWG Award to Miss Rebecca Higgins who will speak on 'Interior Design and Conceptualisation of the Environment'. In Mossley Hill Parish Church Room. Saturday 14 December, 12 noon. Annual lunch followed by the Annual Lecture by Right Hon. Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank, Chairman of the Advertising Standards Authority 'Do We Get the Advertising We Deserve? In the Liverpool Medical Institution. For further information contact the membership secretary Tel: (0151) 630 2463.

LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Friday 15 November, 7pm. 'Amateur Radio Astronomy' by Mr Ken Sheldon (Federation of Astronomical Societies). Friday 13 December, 7pm. Members short lecture night, reports of observations with slide show. In the Lecture Theatre, Liverpool Museum (NMGM), William Brown Street. For further information contact Mr Ken Clark Tel: (0151) 638 3270 or ext 5356 or email: ggastro@liverpool.ac.uk. The internet page is http://www.liv.ac.uk/~ggastro/home.html.

LIVERPOOL MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

Monday 18 November, 4.30pm. Primary Meeting 'Using and Applying Mathematics' by John Sharrock (Sefton). Monday 9 December, 5pm. 'Numerical Analysis: What, Why and How?' by Neil Sheldon (Manchester). In the Mathematics & Oceanography Building. For further details tel: ext 4040 or 4043.

LIVERPOOL MEDICAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Thursday 28 November, 5.30pm. 'The Leeds Mummy' by Dr E Tapp. In the Seminar Room, Liverpool Medical Institution, 114 Mount Pleasant. For further information contact Dr Jean Hugh-Jones Tel: (01744) 29962.

LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA

Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm. Mozart Haydn with Franzita Whelan - Soprano. In Southport Arts Centre. For further information contact Alan Jones tel: (0151) 677 1066.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Wednesday 13 November, 3.30pm. 'Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications' by Dr Cliff Friend (Cranfield). Wednesday 27 November, 3.30pm. 'Tribology of Coatings' by Dr Steve Bull (Newcastle). Wednesday 11 December, 3.30pm. 'From Cans to Cars: Processing Aluminium Rolled Products for Optimum Performance' by Dr Richard Hamerton (Alcan International Ltd). In the Seminar Room, 2nd floor, Ashton Building. For further information tel: ext 4670.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Friday 29 November, 7.30pm. A concert by The Liverpool University Wind Orchestra with conductors Dean Hedley and James Wishart the programme will include Stephen Pratt - Strong winds, gentle airs and Jerry Goldsmith - Star Trek. In the Concert Room, Ullet Road Unitarian Church, York Avenue, L17. Tuesday 3 December, 7.30pm. Faculty of Arts Centenary Concert with the Liverpool University Symphony Orchestra, the Liverpool University Choir and the Choir of Liverpool Hope University College with Conductor Stephen Pratt. In the Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street. Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm. A concert by The University Singers with conductor Mark Underwood and the programme will include works by Tavener and Messiaen. In Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane, L18. Sunday 8 December, 3pm. The Derby and Rathbone Carol Service with the University Singers with conductor Mark Underwood. In the Reading Room, Derby & Rathbone Hall. Sunday 15 December, 8pm. Nowell, Nowell - a programme of English Music for Christmas by the Renaissance Music Group directed by Morris Davies and organist John Woodcock. In the Lady Chapel, Liverpool Cathedral. For further information and tickets contact Patricia Fisher, Department of Music, tel: ext 3096 or fax: (0151) 794 3141.

NESS BOTANIC GARDENS

Ness Botanic Gardens Entrance Card Holders of the Royal or Northern Horticultural Societies will be admitted to the Gardens without payment at any time on production of their cards. Ness Gardens Card Holders and members of the Friends of Ness Gardens are eligible for the concessionary course fees. Courses and other functions must be booked and fees paid in advance. For further information contact Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness, Neston, South Wirral, L64 4AY. Tel: (0151) 353 0123.

Sunday 10 November, 2pm. 'Some Lessons from Nature in Planting a Garden' by Mr J K Hulme OBE. Sunday 17 November, 2pm. 'Herbicides in the Garden - what to use, how to use them and more importantly, how not to!' by Professor R H Marrs. Sunday 24 November, 2pm. 'Begonias, Orchids, Tree Ferns etc at Glasgow's Botanic Garden: 1817-2005' by Mr P Matthews. 1 December, 2pm. 'Transplanting Trees and Shrubs' by Dr H A McAllister. Sunday 8 December, 2pm. 'Christmas Charisma' by Mrs P Wood.

OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY

Tuesday 12 November, 6pm. 'Bacterial Vaginosis and Adverse Sequelae in Obstetrics and Gynaecology' by Mr R F Lamont (Middlesex). Tuesday 10 December, 6pm. 'League Tables' by Mr Brian Lieberman (Manchester). In the Blair Bell Conference Centre, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street. For further information tel: (0151) 702 4100.

PENSIONERS' CLUB

Friday 6 December, 1pm. 'The Alabama' by Mr Harry W McLeish. In the Senate Room, Senate House. Membership is open to all retired staff and the annual subscription is œ2 a year. For further information contact Mrs Rosemary Morris, 2A Hoyle Court, Trinity Road, Hoylake, Wirral, L47 2BS Tel: (0151) 632 5581.

PHILOSOPHY - THE STAPLEDON SOCIETY

Monday 11 November, 4.30pm. 'To be confirmed' by Dr Amita Chatterjee (Jadavpur, India). Monday 18 November, 4.30pm. 'Theories of Language and Meaning in the High Middle Ages - An Analytic Approach' by Professor George Gereby (Budapest). Monday 25 November, 4.30pm. 'Descartes' Anonymous Tradition' by Dr Stephen Burwood (Hull). Wednesday 4 December, 4.30pm. 'Scientific Understanding and Understanding Theology' by Professor David Pailin (Manchester). In Seminar Room 1, 7 Abercromby Square. For further information tel: ext 2787.

PHYSIOLOGY

Thursday 14 November, 5-6pm. Biomedical Review Lecture 'Title to be Announced' by Professor C N Hales (Cambridge). In the Large Lecture Theatre, Ashton Street. Monday 18 November, 1pm. 'Sensing Cell Size: Transduction Mechanisms in the Regulation of Cell Volume' by Professor A R Cossins. Tuesday 26 November, 1pm. 'Relationship Between Ca and pH in Pancreatic Acinar Cells' by Dr P Cammello (University of Extremadura). Tuesday 3 December, 1pm. 'Where was Sherrington Before he came to Liverpool? - Episodes from the History of Physiology' by Dr T Tansey (London). In the Veterinary Anatomy Theatre. For further information tel: ext 5322.

PSYCHOLOGY

Evolutionary Psychology and Behaviourial Ecology

Tuesday 12 November, 4.30pm. 'Evolution of Human Reproductive Decision-Making' by Dr Ruth Mace (London). Tuesday 26 November, 4.30pm. 'Measuring Primate Relationships: Aggression, Affiliation and Stress' by Duncan Castles (St Andrews). Tuesday 3 December, 4.30pm. 'Language Change as an Evolutionary Process' by Dr Daniel Nettle (Oxford). Tuesday 12 December, 4.30pm. 'Female Choice in Peafowl' by Dr Marion Petrie (Newcastle). In Room 2.80, 2nd floor, Dennis Bromley Room, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford St. South. Tuesday 19 November, 4.30pm. 'Human Sperm Wars: Symmetry, Infidelity and Sex' by Dr Robin Baker (Manchester). In G50, ground floor, the Sherrington Room. For further information tel: ext 2957.

Cognitive Science/Cognitive Neuropsychology

Wednesday 13 November, 3.30pm. 'Developmental Surface Dysgraphia: What is the Underlying Cognitive Problem?' by Christina Romani (Birmingham). Wednesday 20 November, 3.30pm. 'The Detection of Malingering and Deception in Psychological Tests' by Ken Flowers (Hull). Wednesday 27 November, 3.30pm. 'How Accurate are Autobiographical Memories?' by Peter Heyes (Chester). Wednesday 4 December, 3.30pm. 'We All Confabulate' by Paul Burgess (London). Wednesday 11 December, 3.30pm. 'Face Recognition in Parkinson's Disease: A Deficit in Configural Processing' by Rosanna Cousins. In Room 2.80, 2nd floor, Eleanor Rathbone Building. For further information tel: ext 2957.

STAFF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

The Staff Christian Fellowship meets on Tuesday lunchtimes (12.45-1.45) during termtime in Room 2.04, Archaeology and Oriental Studies Building (corner Abercromby Square/Chatham Street). This term we will continue looking at Genesis (chapters 25-35). New members welcome: tea/coffee provided.

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Outstanding 1 bedroomed ground floor flat in Minster Court, conversions include gch, fitted wardrobes, dg, £4,000 fitted kitchen, has to be seen to be believed, suitable for professional couple, visiting lecturer, or young couple, 5 mins walk from University Precinct and 10 mins to RLUH. Quick sale required, owner married and moved away £30,000 ono, no chain, mortgage assistance available. Tel: ext 3096 or (0151) 449 0212 answerphone on both phones.

2 bedroomed semi-detached Barrett house in quiet cul-de-sac by St Dunstan's Church, valued last year at £35,000, new carpets, gas fire, gardens back and front with established trees, shurbs and shed, driveway and room for second car beside house, suitable for visiting professionals or young couple, 10 mins from University Precinct and convenient for town. Quick sale required, owner married and move away £29,000 ono, no chain, mortgage assistance available. Tel: ext 3096 or (0151) 449 0212 answerphone on both phones.

3 bedroomed terrace house in Dorothy Street, Wavertree, L7, with 2 reception rooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom, wc/shower, UPVC double glazing, alarmed. Reduced to £25,500 from £31,000 fqs, vacant possession and 5% deposit paid. Contact Denholm Estate Agent Tel: (0151) 260 9411.

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Well appointed 3 bedroomed modernized mid-terrace house circa 1912 in Penny Lane, lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom/toilet, gas fires, convenient for University, double glazing, fully alarmed, council tax band B, suit 1st time buyers. £47,500. Tel: (0151) 733 5643 or Roberts, Edwards and Worrell (0151) 733 7101.

2 (formerly 3) bedroomed next-to-end terrace off Smithdown Road, fitted kitchen, plumbed for washing machine, spacious modern bathroom with electric shower, convenient for University, transport and shops. No Chain. £26,995 ono. Contact Doris Tel: ext 4102 or (0151) 708 7392.

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The Monthly Guide to Recorded Music 1971-1983, available to anyone interested, for the picking up. Tel: (0151) 428 3664.

English for Academic Purposes

Planning to increase overseas student intake? Our English for Academic Purposes courses will give your overseas students more confidence and a better grounding in academic language and conventions! The Applied English Language Studies Unit, Director Professor Michael Hoey, runs expert full-time courses which cater for both postgraduates and undergraduates in all disciplines. The next courses are 11 Nov - 13 Dec (5 wk course) - £785; 28 Apr - 4 July 1997 (10 wk course) - £1,570; 14 July - 19 Sept (10 wk course) - £1,720; 18 Aug - 19 Sept (5 wk course) - £860 - Summer courses include social programme. Students are strongly advised to attend a complete course although exceptions may be made. Further information and application forms from Mrs Karin Alcock, AELSU General Office, 3rd floor, Modern Languages Building, tel: ext 2735 or fax: (0151) 794 2739.

Do You Play the Recorder?

The Liverpool Recorder Players meet in the University on Monday evenings from 5.30 to 9pm. We are looking for players of all types of recorder, we are a non-performing group playing mainly early music suitable for recorder ensemble, reasonable sight reading ability would be helpful. For further information contact Simon James, tel: ext 4822 or Pat Owen, tel: ext 4670.

Centre for Careers & Academic Practice

Wednesday 27 November, 11.30am-2.30pm. Careers Information Fair in Mountford Hall, Guild of Students. An informal event covering non-tradition work opportunities with 40+ stalls, areas represented include conservation, museum work, publishing, archive work etc. Whether you are in your 1st or 2nd year and looking for vacation work or looking at a year out there will be people to advise you on your next move. For further information contact the Careers Information Point, tel: ext 4647.

Liverpool and District Amateur Radio Society

Are you scrapping any electronic or computer equipment? If so, the Liverpool and District Amateur Radio Society would be pleased to accept it. In doing so, local radio/electronic enthusiasts would benefit. The Society runs RAE/Novice Radio Amateur courses and morse classes on Tuesday's at 7pm in the Conservative Club, Church Road, Wavertree and would welcome any new members. Contact Geoff (G3RWW) Tel: ext 3392.

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