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Deep Rooted: How Trees Shape Our Lives

1 August 2009 - 31 May 2010
What do trees mean to you? Drawn from the Whitworth's internationally important collection of watercolours and drawings, this exhibition explores how trees and woodland have shaped…

Freshers Week

20 - 26 September 2009
Freshers' Week 2009. Sunday 20 September until Saturday 26 September - including: Freshers' Fair Tuesday 22 September - Thursday 24 September...and many other exciting events and activities.

In Darwin's Footsteps

5 September 2009 - 31 January 2010
A photographic installation of South American landscapes and wildlife which Darwin saw on his travels, by local photographer Ben Hall.

International Orientation 2009

17 - 20 September 2009
The aim of the Orientation Programme is to provide you with information and practical advice about a wide range of subjects, such as registering for your course, opening a bank account,…

Mapping Manchester – Cartographic Stories of the City

25 June 2009 - 17 January 2010
Maps can tell us many different stories about the places where we live and work. This exhibition shows how mapping is particularly ingrained into urban life; it demonstrates how maps…

Putting on The Glitz: wallpapers and wallcoverings with that extra something

8 November 2008 - 31 October 2009
Selected from the Whitworth's collection, this exhibition features luxurious 18th century decorated leather, 19th century Japanese and French imitations, foils and other metallic finishes…

The American Scene: Prints from Hopper to Pollock

19 September - 13 December 2009
Printmakers in the United States in the first half of the 20th century produced some of the most exciting, original and defining images of modern American life. Beginning with John…

The Complete Roberta Breitmore

1 August 2009 - 31 July 2010
Lynn Hershman Leeson 1 August - Summer 2010 In San Francisco in the mid-Seventies, Lynn Hershman Leeson created Roberta Breitmore and performed this persona as a work of art over…

The Sting of Passion

11 July - 25 October 2009
A University of Manchester researcher who uses powerful industrial lasers to create unique jewellery designs is having her latest work shown in a new exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery.…

First Semester Begins

21 September 2009
First Semester begins.

UCAS - Last date for receipt of applications for 2009 entry.

21 September 2009
Last date for receipt of applications for 2009 entry.

Freshers Fair

22 - 24 September 2009
Freshers Fair in the Academy – a chance to join societies/activities. From 10:30 - 16:00 in the Academy.

Experts debate climate change and global economic growth

16:00 - 18:00 23 September 2009
The challenge of tackling climate change and pressing forward with global economic growth is to be debated at The University of Manchester by leading environmental experts. Environmental…

Phd Students’ Reading

13:00 - 14:00 23 September 2009
Join us at Manchester Central Library for this free and exclusive showcase of work by the Centre’s current Phd students. New poetry and fiction will be unveiled by the region’s newest…

Magic Carpet: Fossils and dinosaurs

11:00 - 12:00 25 September 2009
Get comfy on our magic carpet and enjoy stories and activities.

Education UK Fair in Moscow

26 - 27 September 2009
Dominic Jensen will be attending the Education UK Fair in Moscow in September and will be pleased to meet prospective students. Dates: 26-27 September 2009 Venue: Novy Manezh,…

Ferns and fossils

11:00 - 16:00 26 September 2009
Ferns are plants that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about these ancient plants and the dinosaurs they used to live alongside. With art and craft activities,…

Freshers Ball

20:00 - 23:59 26 September 2009
FRESHERS BALL (Informal) - a chance to meet and party with other new students with live bands and djs.

Victorian gentleman tour

14:00 - 15:00 26 September 2009
Discover the wonders of the world with our Victorian gentleman guide, Graeme Pye Esquire. Ask him for an 'I've spied Mr Pye' sticker.

MUMA selected for the Whitworth's Building Designs

1 October - 20 December 2009
MUMA has been selected as the architectural practice who will give shape to a vision for the future of The Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester. The practice won this…

Alumni Ball 2009

18:00 - 23:30 3 October 2009
Hosted by Manchester Business School and the Alumni Association Board (MBSAAB) The ball is the perfect place for catching up with old classmates and friends, faculty and staff of…

Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist

3 October 2009 - 30 August 2010
Discover who Charles Darwin was and the impact of his work in our temporary exhibition, Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist, showcasing fantastic objects - some collected by Darwin…

Freshers’ Concert

19:30 - 21:30 3 October 2009
Freshers’ Concert Alborada del gracioso - Ravel Pavane - Fauré Danses sacrée et profane - Debussy Suite from Pelleas & Melisande - Fauré Gloria - Poulenc

Open Day

10:00 - 16:00 3 October 2009
The best way to get a feel for what The University of Manchester is all about is to come and visit us on one of our open days. Open days give you the chance to find out more about the…

The Ethnic Diversity Fair

11:00 - 16:00 7 October 2009
The Ethnic Diversity Fair is an information and jobs fair aimed at black and Asian students and graduates. It has been organised to link students and graduates with employers who value…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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