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AHCP Research Seminars

3 December 2025 - 3 December 2026
Please check the research seminars of the department here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/department-of-art-history-and-cultural-practices-115441163851

Brownbag Seminar: Antonio Nicolò

13:00 7 October 2026
Title: It can’t happen here: Democratic Backsliding and the Complacency Trap Authors: Edoardo Grillo and Antonio Nicolò Abstract: We study how institutions and citizens interact to…

Curator Tour: The Forgotten Library

13:00 - 13:30 7 October 2026
Join us for our final tour around The Forgotten Library exhibition exploring the personal book collection of Enriqueta Rylands, founder of The John Rylands Library. Led by curator Dr…

Departmental Seminar: “Trustworthy AI for Subtle Visual Signals” – Dr Xinqi Fan, Manchester Metropolitan University

13:15 - 14:15 7 October 2026
Abstract Some of the informative visual evidence appears as small changes that are easy to overlook. Learning from these subtle signals remains challenging for AI systems. This talk…

GDI Lecture: The Rulers: Corporate Power in the age of AI and the cloud

16:30 - 18:00 7 October 2026
Why are Amazon, Microsoft and Google different from every other company and why should people and governments care? The Rulers explains how the power of these three giants lies in their…

Guillaume Candela (University of Cardiff) "Recovering Hidden Histories: Reconstructing Trajectories and Experiences of Racialised and Enslaved Individuals in Colonial Paraguay"

17:00 - 19:00 7 October 2026
This talk is part of the seminar series of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Wed 7 October 2026, 5pm (UK time). This event will be in person and online. You can…

Logic Seminar - Valentina Disarlo

15:00 7 October 2026
Speaker: Valentina Disarlo (The University of Manchester) Title: The model theory of the curve graph Abstract: The curve graph of a finite-type surface is a countable graph whose…

MET Seminar - En Hua Hu (Oxford)

17:00 - 18:00 7 October 2026
Title: What makes a matching market congested Authors: Justin Hadad & En Hua Hu Abstract: We study a decentralized matching market where each applicant sends a fixed number of applications,…

Mitchell Centre Seminar Series

16:00 - 17:30 7 October 2026
Jana Diesner Technical University of Munich What we know and wrongly assume about the how and why of link formation in collaboration networks Large-scale bibliometric analyses allow…

Online Course in Social Network Analysis (Mitchell Centre)

2 October - 11 December 2026
The Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis at the University of Manchester is excited to introduce a new semester-long online course called the Mitchell Autumn School on Social…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 7 October 2026
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

Pure maths colloquium - Martin Orr

13:30 - 14:30 7 October 2026
Speaker: Martin Orr (University of Manchester) Title: Rational points on algebraic curves Abstract: Understanding rational solutions of polynomials in two variables is a classical…

Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 7 October 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 7 October 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Re-imagining Innovation: The Value of Creative Practices

12:30 - 14:00 7 October 2026
Join us to explore how creative writers and artists approach ideas about innovation. Part of The Cultural Welcome 5-11 Oct. How do creative writers and artists approach ideas about…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 7 October 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

SALIENT Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2026

12:00 30 April - 12:30 26 November 2026
SALIENT Lunch and Learn Webinars are your chance to:? Discover the latest developments in the world of National security and resilience? Hear short TED-style talks by experts on related…

Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

7 September 2026 - 2 January 2027
An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary…

SEERIH FA1 Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 6 October 2026 - 13:00 6 July 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in FA1. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Primary Science ECT Mentor Programme 2026-27

09:00 30 September 2026 - 16:00 30 June 2027
Join our ECT Community today! Fully funded, expert-designed and delivered professional development for Early Career Teachers in Greater Manchester. Please note that this Programme…

Survey data drop-in

12:00 - 13:00 7 October 2026
This free online drop-in is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data who are looking for help and advice with their project or research. It is targeted at…

Thomas Ashton Institute Lunch and Learn: Rethinking Safety Leadership: From “Safety First” to “Safe Performance"

12:30 - 13:00 7 October 2026
Today’s leaders operate in environments where safety must coexist with productivity, efficiency, speed and operational demands. So what does effective safety leadership actually look…

Untapped potential: Linking survey with satellite image data

13:00 - 14:00 7 October 2026
This free webinar will introduce the audience to satellite imagery data and their potential application for survey and quantitative social research. Advances in remote sensing and…

[Exhibition] A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827-2025: Celebrating presence

1 - 30 October 2026
Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: A History of Black Theatre, 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence Until 30 October Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building.…

Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 8 October 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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