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Alan Turing and Life’s Enigma

24 March - 18 November 2012
Inspired by 1950s design and combining Alan Turing’s notes with museum objects, this exhibition documents Turing’s investigation into one of the great mysteries of nature: how complex…

Orientation Week - Diary of Events for 15th September

15 September 2012
Saturday 15th September: Orientation for International and EU students 10 - 2 Core presentations - University Place 10 – 3 Q&A sessions - Ask at Helpdesk in University for details…

We Face Forward: A West African Festival

13:00 - 18:00 15 September 2012
1-6pm. Piccadilly Gardens. For the London 2012 Festival, Manchester has been celebrating all things West African with exhibitions, events, concerts, artists installations and a…

We Face Forward: Anansi Stories

2 June - 16 September 2012
A popular character in West African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi the Spider is a trickster who started life as a man, but due to his mischievous ways was turned into a spider by his…

Orientation Week - Diary of Events for 16th September

16 September 2012
Sunday 16th September: Orientation for International and EU students 10 - 2 Core presentation - University Place 10 – 4.30 Workshops - Ask at Helpdesk in University for details…

Orientation week - Finding employment / setting up a business in the UK after your studies (workshop)

16:30 - 18:30 16 September 2012
Contrary to the popular belief, search for graduate jobs must begin within the first few months of your arrival in the UK. This work shop will guide you with the visa process involved…

BBC Radio 3 Live in Concert: Sunwook Kim

19:30 - 21:30 17 September 2012
Acclaimed Korean pianist Sunwook Kim comes to the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall to kick start BBC Radio 3’s exciting six-week Piano season this autumn. Sunwook Kim burst onto the international…

Welcome Week - Film night

17 - 21 September 2012
7pm - 10pm from 17 to 21 September Film night at Harry’s Bar, Barnes Wallis, North Campus Students’ Union.

Tours of the Vivarium (live animals) - every Tues & Thurs (except school holidays)

12:00 - 13:00 18 September 2012
Every Tues & Thurs, 12-1pm (except school holidays). Tours of the Vivarium (live animals). Meet the Museum's live animals and learn about the education and conservation work taking place beyond the displays.

Welcome Week - Sport Health and Activity Fair

18 - 19 September 2012
10am-4pm

Welcome Week - Start of Year Fair

18 - 19 September 2012
10am - 4pm

Welcome Week - Student Fair

18 - 19 September 2012
10am-4pm

West Region (Glasgow) UCAS Higher Education Convention

18 - 19 September 2012
The University of Manchester will be attending the West Region (Glasgow) UCAS Higher Education Convention on 18th and 19th September 2012. The University of Manchester receives applications…

MAP Guidance Interviews

19 September 2012
This is a 20 minute informal chat with a member of staff at the University of Manchester and is an opportunity for you to receive advice and guidance on your course options and progressing to University.

New Frontiers in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

13:30 - 17:00 19 September 2012
Manchester Medical Society (Psychiatry) : There is a charge of £30 to attend this meeting. For further details please email admin@mms.org.uk or telephone 0161 275 3765.

Part Time Jobs Fair

11:00 - 15:00 20 September 2012
Part Time Jobs Fair at Academy 1

Tours of the Vivarium - every Tues & Thurs

12:00 - 13:00 20 September 2012
Every Tues & Thurs, 12-1pm (except school holidays). Tours of the Vivarium (live animals). Meet the Museum's live animals and learn about the education and conservation work taking place beyond the displays.

Welcome Week - Students’ Fair @ North Campus

10:00 - 16:00 20 September 2012
Students’ Fair @ North Campus - Renold Building, North Campus

Welcome Week Production – Solve

19:00 - 22:00 20 September 2012
When the world's overpopulation becomes a serious public concern, the government introduces 'Solving' - organised Russian roulette. Tensions and emotions run high in the Solve waiting…

Enhance your CV day

11:00 - 16:00 21 September 2012
Enhance your CV day at Renold Building, North Campus

Welcome Week Production – Solve

19:00 - 22:00 21 September 2012
When the world's overpopulation becomes a serious public concern, the government introduces 'Solving' - organised Russian roulette. Tensions and emotions run high in the Solve waiting…

Big Saturday: Harvest Festival

11:00 - 16:00 22 September 2012
11am-4pm. Celebrate the Harvest Festival with a day of hands-on activities for all the family. Find out about the marvels of worms in our composting workshops and see the wormery…

Welcome Week Party

21:00 22 - 04:00 23 September 2012
Academies 2&3, Club Academy and the Union Bar

10 week WEA course: The Natural World - Natures Top Predators

14:45 - 16:45 24 September 2012
2.45-4.45pm - 10 week course (starting 24 Sep) run by the Workers Educational Association (North West Region). This course will look at the great predators of the natural world, the…

Gateways - Year 10 Exploration Visit

09:45 - 14:30 25 September 2012
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…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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