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CHINA: JOURNEY TO THE EAST

25 September 2010 - 26 June 2011
A British Museum Tour supported by BP, a CHINA NOW legacy project 25 September 2010-26 June 2011 Free entry China's long history of innovation in technology, science and the arts…

Discover Religions and Theology Day

09:45 - 15:00 23 November 2010
The Discover Religions and Theology Day will enable you to explore and experience the study of Religions and Theology at The University of Manchester. The day will consist of an overview…

Finding Manchester, lost in Bolivia

4 September 2010 - 30 January 2011
4 September 2010-30 January 2011 Free entry Follow Chris Smith and Liz Peel on their amazing four month journey through the Amazon in search of the small South American village…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

09:45 - 14:30 23 November 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…

Health Rocks display & wellbeing trail

8 November 2010 - 1 April 2011
Rocks & Minerals gallery, Floor G Scientists believe doing five simple things a day can protect our mental wellbeing, just like eating five fruit and veg a day can protect our physical…

Discover Electrical and Electronic Engineering Day

09:45 - 15:00 24 November 2010
Electrical and electronic technologies are present all the way from the nano-world of opto-electronic devices to the global scale of communication systems and inter-galactic space exploration.…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

24 November 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…

On Raftery's Hill by Marina Carr. Directed by Sophie Taylor and Georgina Watkinson

19:00 24 November 2010
In Marina Carr's epic tragedy of rural life, three generations of the Rafterys live together in the midlands of Ireland. In their closely knit farming community, hatred and rumours…

Postgraduate Open Day

24 November 2010
The next University of Manchester postgraduate open day is on Wednesday 24 November 2010. Detailed information and registration will be available here nearer to the time. Our postgraduate…

Drama Society ‘Autumn Showcase’ Production

19:00 25 November 2010
From the 24th-26th November 2010, the John Thaw Studio Theatre plays host to one of the three spectacular performances from the University of Manchester Drama Society's "Autumn Showcase".…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

09:45 - 14:30 25 November 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…

London Uyghur Ensemble

13:00 25 November 2010
Vocalist - Rahima Mahmut The traditional music and dance of the Central Asian Uyghurs: thrilling vocals are accompanied by long-necked lutes, spike fiddle and frame drum. This easternmost…

Drama Society ‘Autumn Showcase’ Production

19:00 26 November 2010
From the 24th-26th November 2010, the John Thaw Studio Theatre plays host to one of the three spectacular performances from the University of Manchester Drama Society's "Autumn Showcase".…

Magic Carpet: Rainforests

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

VAGANZA - Helmut Lachenmann at 75: Inward Beauty

13:00 26 November 2010
Lachenmann Trio Fluido Student composers New works Lachenmann’s ground-breaking trio from 1966, plus exciting new works by our student composers. Listening to music by Helmut…

VAGANZA - Helmut Lachenmann at 75: Inward Beauty

19:30 26 November 2010
Lachenmann Consolation II (with Ad Solem choir) Lachenmann Guero Lachenmann Cradle Music Lachenmann Notturno Student composers New works Theo Vinden – solo…

Manchester University Wind Orchestra

19:30 27 November 2010
Picture Postcards 1: Britain and America Manchester University Wind Orchestra presents musical pictures from around the world. This expedition showcases some of the best music from…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Day

09:45 - 14:30 30 November 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…

Dr Tim Hunt - Lessons from a life in science: how to get a Nobel Prize

04:00 - 06:00 1 December 2010
AstraZeneca Nobel Medicine Initiative and Manchester Cancer Research Centre are proud to present 2001 Nobel Laureate Dr. Tim Hunt who will be giving a one off seminar at the University…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Day

09:45 - 14:30 1 December 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…

Black Voices

13:00 2 December 2010
The repertoire of Black Voices, the UK’s première female acappella group, has something for everyone. They cleverly weave traditional songs from Africa and the Caribbean with very new…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Day

09:45 - 14:30 2 December 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…

University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra

13:00 3 December 2010
The University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra begins the year with an eclectic collection of concerti grossi by Handel, Vivaldi and Geminiani.

University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

19:30 5 December 2010
Haydn Creation This winter, the Manchester University Chorus presents Haydn’s Creation, accompanied by the University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Considered by many as Haydn’s…

A History of the World mini tour

12:30 - 13:00 6 December 2010
Unravel the stories behind objects we have chosen for A History of the World (a partnership between the British Museum, the BBC and museums across the UK).

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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