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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…

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.

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.

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…

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.…

Posh by Laura Wade University of Manchester Drama Soceity

19:00 23 February 2011
The Manchester In-Fringe Drama Festival kicks off this year in the John Thaw Studio Theatre. With up to 10 productions being performed across the Union and University venues it promises…

Ballroom Dance “Strictly Style”: 7-week course from 24/02/11 to 07/04/11

13:00 - 14:00 24 February 2011
Ballroom dancing's recent popularity owes a lot to the hit TV show, Strictly Come Dancing. Ballroom / Latin are elegant dance styles that are enjoyed by all ages. If you would like…

BBC RADIO 3 Hungarian Chamber Music Series: Artur Pizarro & Vita Panomariovaite (pianos) with O Duo (percussion)

13:00 24 February 2011
WALTER CARROLL LUNCHTIME CONCERT Artur Pizarro & Vita Panomariovaite (pianos) with O Duo (percussion) Liszt Concerto pathétique, for two pianos Liszt …

Posh by Laura Wade University of Manchester Drama Society

19:00 24 February 2011
The Manchester In-Fringe Drama Festival kicks off this year in the John Thaw Studio Theatre. With up to 10 productions being performed across the Union and University venues it promises…

Magic Carpet: Year of the Rabbit

11:00 - 12:00 25 February 2011
Meet mummy, daddy and baby rabbits in this storytelling and activity session for under 5s.

Manchester University Music Society Soloists

13:00 25 February 2011
Come in from the cold to the warm Cosmo and enjoy a vibrant concert filled with high calibre solo and chamber works making this the perfect place to spend a Friday Lunchtime. FREE

Posh by Laura Wade University of Manchester Drama Society

19:00 25 February 2011
The Manchester In-Fringe Drama Festival kicks off this year in the John Thaw Studio Theatre. With up to 10 productions being performed across the Union and University venues it promises…

Literature Live: David Peace

18:30 28 February 2011
David Peace – named in 2003 as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists - was born and brought up in Yorkshire. He is the author of The Red Riding Quartet (Nineteen Seventy Four,…

Fairtrade teatime treat

15:30 - 16:30 3 March 2011
Come along for a cuppa (about 165 million of which are drunk in Britain each day) and to find out about Fairtrade tea, Manchester’s links to tea and see some Camellia sinensis (tea) specimens.

STUDENT SHOWCASE

13:00 3 March 2011
WALTER CARROLL LUNCHTIME CONCERT A recital featuring the talents of undergraduate and postgraduate star performers from The University of Manchester. FREE

RNCM Wind Band Philip Grange Cloud Atlas

19:30 4 March 2011
Philip Grange's large-scale work for symphonic wind band entitled Cloud Atlas will be performed by the Royal Northern College of Music’s Wind Band. Cloud Atlas which was premiered at…

MANTIS COMES OF AGE: 15th EDITION OF THE MANTIS FESTIVAL: PART ONE

16:00 5 March 2011
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) biannually presents concerts of music and sound, featuring compositions and performances enhanced by the use of new technology and digital media.…

MANTIS COMES OF AGE: 15th EDITION OF THE MANTIS FESTIVAL: PART ONE

18:00 5 March 2011
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) biannually presents concerts of music and sound, featuring compositions and performances enhanced by the use of new technology and digital media.…

MANTIS COMES OF AGE: 15th EDITION OF THE MANTIS FESTIVAL: PART ONE

19:30 5 March 2011
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) biannually presents concerts of music and sound, featuring compositions and performances enhanced by the use of new technology and digital media.…

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 7 March 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 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 8 March 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…

International Women’s Day skills swap shop

15:30 - 17:00 8 March 2011
Are you proud of the woolly jumper you’ve just knitted? Or your grandma’s legendary chocolate cake recipe? Swap your skills with others, learn Museum skills such as conservation and…

Manchester UCAS Higher Education Convention

8 - 9 March 2011
The University of Manchester will be attending the Manchester UCAS Higher Education Convention on 8th & 9th March 2011. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

VAGANZA - The University of Manchester’s New Music Ensemble RNCM New Ensemble

19:30 8 March 2011
This concert forms part of the Judith Weir Festival Judith Weir Musicians Wrestle Everywhere Aaron Parker new work Judith Weir The Consolations…

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

10 March 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…

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