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Alice Kettle: Thread Bearing Witness

1 September 2018 - 24 February 2019
From the Barberini Tapestries to the Bayeux Tapestry, monumental textiles in the form of large-scale narrative embroideries, weaving and tapestries have been used to illustrate contemporary…

Being Well Together

19 - 21 September 2018
Being Well Together will critically examine the myriad ways humans have formed partnerships with nonhuman species to improve health across time and place. The late 20th century witnessed…

Bodies of Colour: Breaking With Stereotypes in the Wallpaper Collection

4 May 2018 - 7 April 2019
This latest exhibition uses the Whitworth’s extensive and significant wallpaper collection to focus on how Imperial attitudes to people are reflected in wallpaper. The wallpapers in…

Campus tours

12:00 - 16:00 19 September 2018
The University can seem like a huge place, so get familiar with your main campus on these tours designed for students, by students - tours last around 1 hour.

Central AskMe desk

10:00 - 16:00 19 September 2018
If you have any questions, we can help you find the answers. Come along and speak to our friendly, and knowledgeable student ambassadors.

Conversation Corner: LGBTQ+

16:30 - 18:00 19 September 2018
Come along to meet new people, talk about shared experiences and issues. Conversation Corners are a chilled place for people with a shared identity to come together and chat about their experiences and issues.

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

English Corner

10:30 6 October 2017 - 12:00 31 May 2019
Fourth Friday of each month 10.30am–12pm Monthly conversation classes for people who are learning to speak English. Free, no need to book

Facing The Fear Of Stammering

17 - 21 September 2018
Stammering affects 20,000 people in Greater Manchester. Many of them see this speech condition as an obstacle to their career progress and social lives. But help is available; a local…

Four Corners of One Cloth: Textiles from the Islamic World

23 June 2018 - 3 November 2019
A section of a Kiswa will form the heart of the exhibition. The Kiswa cloth covers the Ka’bah and is replaced each year during Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Positioned in the direction…

In the Land

27 January - 4 November 2018
Rethinking the form, texture and space of the natural landscape. This exhibition looks back at a period of intense experimentation in British painting and sculpture where artists,…

Introduction to Python

18 - 19 September 2018
This course is intended to be an introduction to the Python programming language. Through the use of taught material and practical examples, participants will build up the skills needed…

Nature Through Roman Eyes

10:00 6 April - 17:00 30 October 2018
Nature Through Roman Eyes is inspired by the work of Roman writer Pliny the Elder. His Natural History – a 37 book encyclopaedia of the ancient world - covers every subject from astronomy…

North Campus Food Fair

12:00 - 16:00 19 September 2018
Come and taste some of Manchester’s finest food! There will be food trucks on the front lawn in between the Barnes Wallis Student Hub and the Renold building serving tasty treats all afternoon!

North Campus tours

11:30 - 14:30 19 September 2018
Come and join us for a tour around north campus - tours last around 1 hour. Last tour leaves at 13:30.

North Campus Welcome Fair

13:00 - 15:00 19 September 2018
The University has a range of services that are available to all students, ranging from wellbeing support, to study skills, to career advice! Come along and find out about all the services…

Official Freshers Night: Glow Up

22:00 18 - 03:00 19 September 2018
The annual Freshers UV night returns with ‘Glow Up’. 80s, 90s and 00s music, UV paint and wristbands, drinks deals, and unforgettable memories. Get your tickets: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/e…

Politics CPPI and Democracy & Elections Seminar - Prof Francesca Gains

16:00 - 17:30 19 September 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 ‘Tackling Violence Against Women: Gender, Actors and Institutions at The Local Level’ Prof. Francesca Gains 4:00 - 5:30pm, Hanson Room (HumBridge…

Prints of Darkness: Goya and Hogarth in a Time of European Turmoil

7 July 2018 - 4 August 2019
Francesco José de Goya Lucientes (1746-1828) and William Hogarth (1647-1764) were the most remarkable artists of their times. Both were famous painters, but their most compelling works…

Societies and Sports Fair: Day 1

10:00 - 16:00 19 September 2018
A great place to find out how you can get involved with our student-led societies, sport and fitness. Whether you are looking to represent your University on the field, pitch, track…

Start of the Year Fair: Day 2

10:00 - 16:00 19 September 2018
There is plenty of help and support on offer during your studies – it’s just knowing where to find it. Come along and see how you can make the most of Manchester, with plenty of advice…

SU Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

17:00 - 19:00 19 September 2018
What better way to enjoy your favourite films than in the comfort of your Students' Union! So come and relax after a busy day on campus and check out a FREE film!

Teatime at the International Society

17:30 - 18:30 19 September 2018
Sometimes all we want is a nice cup of tea and biscuits. Have a sit down and help yourself and chat with members about the Society and all the activities that go on there. Tea and coffee is free.

The Art of Volunteering

25 May - 23 September 2018
Our volunteers take over the Collections Centre with The Art of Volunteering, a project which explores the breadth of the Whitworth's collections, of over 60,000 works. The exhibition…

The Political Economy of Vulnerability

16:30 - 18:00 19 September 2018
WILNET and the Manchester International Law Centre (MILC) are co-sponsoring an event exploring the intersection of gender, law, and political economy on September 19th, from 430-600pm…

The rise of a university: industry, engineering and science (Heritage Tour)

13:00 - 14:00 19 September 2018
This tour takes visitors on a journey from the height of the industrial revolution to the white heat of 1960s scientific and technological innovation. Our guides explain the history…

Tours at Two

14:00 20 April 2018 - 14:45 31 December 2019
Each day our public tours are led by our Visitor Team and are an insightful view into our history, collections, exhibition spaces, architecture and park. Daily tours are designed for…

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