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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…

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…

Insight to Law Event

09:45 - 14:30 25 February 2010
The University of Manchester is taking part in the nationwide Pathways to Law project and we want to extend some of the insights offered by this programme to our local Gifted and Talented…

nanoq: flat out and bluesome

13 February - 11 July 2010
Uncover the story of polar bears, and their journey from the arctic wilderness to the museums and stately homes of the UK, in this photographic exhibition by artists Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir…

Playback Contact

19:30 - 21:30 25 February 2010
Hosted by Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, Playback Contact features the freshest talent from Contact's own Playback company in a night of creativity, sharing and surprises.…

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 LUCHIP Ensemble

13:00 25 February 2010

The Manchester Indian: Thomas Wardle and India

11 December 2009 - 1 July 2010
Scintillating silk saris and sample lengths collected from India are amongst the textile treasures on display in this exhibition which marks the centenary of the death of Thomas Wardle…

Walls Are Talking: Wallpaper, Art and Culture

6 February - 3 May 2010
The first major UK exhibition of artists' wallpapers with work by over 30 artists including Andy Warhol, Sarah Lucas and Damien Hirst. Kitsch ideas of home decoration are turned upside…

Beat the Rush Hour - Trio Atem Made in Manchester

17:30 26 February 2010

Magic Carpet: Darwin's animals

11:00 - 12:00 26 February 2010
Get comfy on our magic carpet and enjoy stories and activities.

Opera Scenes

13:00 26 February 2010

Art Rumble - FREE Monthly Art Market

12:00 - 17:00 27 February 2010
FREE MONTHLY ART MARKET. LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 30 JANUARY 2010. 12MIDDAY TO 5PM. INFO: 0161 274 0600 / http://www.contact-theatre.org Shop till you drop at our regular monthly…

Exclusives - Behind the Scenes with an Astronomer

11:00 - 16:00 27 February 2010
Join a Jodrell Bank Astronomer on a tour of the Observatory, taking in the other telescopes Jodrell has and the Control Room followed by lunch.

Kirsty McGee and the Hobopop Collective: No.5 Album Launch

19:30 - 22:00 27 February 2010
KIRSTY McGEE & THE HOBOPOP COLLECTIVE special guest opener STEVEN FINN Kirsty McGee recorded her new album No.5 live in one take in front of a sold out audience at her native Manchester’s…

The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra

19:30 27 February 2010

Victorian gentleman tour

14:00 - 15:00 27 February 2010
Discover the wonders of the world with our Victorian gentleman guide, Graeme Pye Esquire. Ask him for an 'I've spied Mr Pye' sticker.

Victorian gentleman tour

14:00 - 15:00 28 February 2010
Discover the wonders of the world with our Victorian gentleman guide, Graeme Pye Esquire. Ask him for an 'I've spied Mr Pye' sticker.

Gateways - Year 10 Futures Conference

09:45 2 - 14:30 5 March 2010
The University of Manchester Gateway Programme provides a new opportunity for Year 7-11 learners within Greater Manchester to participate in a coherent series of academic enrichment…

Campus Tour

13:30 - 16:00 3 March 2010
Guided Campus Tours. A short presentation about the University of Manchester followed by a student panel and a walking tour of the campus and some of the facilities led by a current…

Fallowfield Campus Tours

11:00 - 12:00 3 March 2010
Guided Fallowfield Campus Accommodation Tours: A walking tour of the accommodation campus in Fallowfield with a chance to see at least one student bedroom. Tours depart from 11am and…

London UCAS Higher Education Convention

3 - 5 March 2010
The University of Manchester will be attending the London UCAS Higher Education Convention on 3rd, 4th & 5th March 2010. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

London UCAS Higher Education Convention

3 - 5 March 2010
A representative from The University of Manchester will be attending this three day convention at the National Hall, Olympia. If you've got any questions about studying in Manchester,…

Streetwise Opera performance

11:00 - 12:00 3 March 2010
Streetwise Opera presents an informal sharing of musical work with participants from the Booth Centre, Manchester. Streetwise Opera runs a music programme every week at the Booth Centre…

Verbally Challenged

19:30 - 22:00 3 March 2010
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM WED 3 MARCH 2010, 7:30PM. Every month, Contact sets a brand-new group of writers a different creative challenge. In return their work is premiered…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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