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SOLD OUT Martin Amis and Ian McEwan in conversation

18:30 7 February 2011
Martin Amis, Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing at The University of Manchester in conversation with Ian McEwan. In this high-profile public discussion, Martin…

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…

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…

Gateways - Year 11 Exploration Day

09:45 - 14:30 8 February 2011
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…

Gateways - Year 11 Exploration Day

09:45 - 14:30 9 February 2011
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…

Showcase lecture: Cursus awareness: the other Stonehenge monument

15:00 - 16:30 9 February 2011
3-4pm: lecture 4-4.30pm: discussion followed by tea & coffee Mark Anstee, Leverhulme Artist in Residence in Archaeology.

Gateways - Year 11 Exploration Day

09:45 - 14:30 10 February 2011
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…

Junk The Jargon: Grand Final

15:30 - 17:30 10 February 2011
Every wondered what kind of research work takes place at The University of Manchester? But want the bite-size, quick and easy story? Then come along to this free event, which challenges…

Gateways - Year 11 Exploration Day

09:45 - 14:30 11 February 2011
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…

MUMS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

11 February 2011
A day celebrating the magic of Chamber Music, with a fantastic chance to see some of the society’s best musicians working in small groups. 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert 3.00pm Master Class…

Big Saturday: Happiness

11:00 - 16:00 12 February 2011
Play, creativity and colours can all be linked to a happy state of mind. Play in our giant playroom, write poetry, create peace cranes, take part in colour and mineral association activities…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

09:45 - 14:30 15 February 2011
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…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

09:45 - 14:30 16 February 2011
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…

Quatuor Danel BBC RADIO 3 Hungarian Chamber Music Series

13:00 16 February 2011
Kodaly String Quartet No.2, Op.10 Bartók String Quartet No.2 The first of a series of performances of diverse Hungarian chamber music, inspired by the 200th anniversary…

Shakespeare A Level Study Day

12:00 - 18:30 16 February 2011
We would like to invite English A-Level students from across Manchester to take part in a series of interactive workshops on Shakespeare and his works. Academics and postgraduates…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Day Visit

09:45 - 14:30 17 February 2011
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…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:00 17 February 2011
WALTER CARROLL LUNCHTIME CONCERT Nina Whiteman Waggle Dances Helmut Lachenmann String Quartet No. 1 (Grand Torso) **Please note the change in our advertised programme**…

Quatuor Danel Seminar: Masters of Composition

14:30 17 February 2011
A workshop of new string quartets by Masters students in composition at the University.

KIT HOLMES TRIO with Allan Greenwood, guitar & Hayden Minett, bass

20:00 18 February 2011
Enjoy an uplifting evening of gorgeous guitar, poignant lyrics and feisty fiddle playing, all with Kit’s incredible sense of fun! The Observer described her music as, ‘Macy Gray meets…

MUMS presents Brass United

13:00 18 February 2011
Manchester University Music Soceity Brass United brings together the best brass players currently studying at The University of Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 18 February 2011
Manchester University’s Camden Reeves follows up on his superb first quartet for the Danels, flanked by the 16-year-old Schubert’s opus for family use and the first and darkest of Schumann’s…

Stonehenge: henge diggers

19 February - 17 July 2011
Photos by Bill Bevan and emotive texts capture the feelings of archaeologists, some from The University of Manchester, as they dig and make discoveries near this renowned sacred site.…

University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra

19:30 19 February 2011
Manchester University Music Society Grainger The Power of Rome and the Christian Heart Elgar In the South Vaughan Williams Wasps Overture Britten Piano Concerto Soloist…

Half term: Year of the Rabbit

11:00 21 - 16:00 25 February 2011
It is said that people born in the Year of the Rabbit are creative, compassionate and sensitive. Identify and make your Chinese Zodiac animal.

Confucius Institute China talk

12:30 - 13:30 22 February 2011
Gunpowder, silk, paper and porcelain were all invented in China. Find out more about one of the most important and influential civilisations in world history in this series of monthly talks by The Confucius Institute.

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester Museum

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