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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…

Medical & Human Sciences Awareness Day

09:30 - 15:30 27 March 2010
This event will enable youngsters interested in pursuing a career in healthcare to explore and understand the options open to them. Hands-on workshops and talks will be led by healthcare…

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…

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 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…

Victorian gentleman tour

14:00 - 15:00 27 March 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.

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…

Hallé Youth and Children's Choirs

15:30 28 March 2010
The Hallé Children's Choir was formed in September 2008, and is now celebrating its second season with 87 young singers aged 8-13 years from across Greater Manchester and beyond. Membership…

Victorian gentleman tour

14:00 - 15:00 28 March 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.

Courtyard architecture project display

29 March - 30 May 2010
The Courtyard Project is a collaborative project involving The Manchester Museum and 5th Year Architecture students from the Re_Map and Prototype studio units at Manchester School of…

Easter holidays: Animal mania

11:00 29 March - 16:00 9 April 2010
Mon 29 Mar-Thurs 1 Apr & Tues 6-Fri 9 Apr / 11am-4pm Discover how animals adapt to their surroundings and how we preserve the Museum's animals.

Solo Recitals - MUMS FREE lunchtime concert

29 March 2010
With only a week before University examined recitals begin, this lunchtime concert gives students a chance to test drive their year’s hard work with excerpts from recital programmes.…

Astro Kids Day

10:45 - 14:15 30 March 2010
Space activity is a 45 minute session to include a tour of the Solar System in our Inflatable Planetarium followed by a Journey to Mars in the 3D theatre, suitable for children aged 7 to 10 years.

Northamptonshire UCAS Higher Education Convention

30 - 31 March 2010
The University of Manchester will be attending the Northamptonshire UCAS Higher Education Convention on 30th & 31st March 2010. The University of Manchester receives applications…

Campus Tour

13:30 - 16:00 31 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 31 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 from11am and…

Campus Tour

13:30 - 16:30 7 April 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 7 April 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 from11am and…

Do We Ever See Grace? by Noël Grieg

20:00 8 - 22:00 10 April 2010
THU 8 TO SAT 10 APRIL 2010, 8PM. TICKETS: £10/6/FREEACT HALF-PRICE EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL 7-9 MARCH 2010. BOOKING: 0161 274 0600 / http://bit.ly/Buy_Tickets ‘I was going…

Gateways - Year 7 Familiarisation Visit

09:45 13 - 14:30 16 April 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…

Cardiff UCAS Higher Education Convention

16 April 2010
The University of Manchester will be attending the Cardiff UCAS Higher Education Convention on 16th April 2010. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented students…

Second Semester Teaching Recommences

19 April 2010
Second Semester teaching recommences

North East Wales UCAS Higher Education Convention

20 April 2010
The University of Manchester will be attending the North East Wales UCAS Higher Education Convention on 20th April 2010. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

East Midlands UCAS Higher Education Convention

21 - 22 April 2010
The University of Manchester will be attending the East Midlands UCAS Higher Education Convention on 21st & 22nd April 2010. The University of Manchester receives applications from…

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