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Accommodation Tour

10:30 - 12:00 13 February 2013
We run accommodation tours of some of our halls of residence on the Fallowfield Campus every Wednesday morning between November and March. During the summer months we run one tour in…

Adults Returning to Education Information Session

10:30 - 12:30 13 February 2013
Adult learners considering returning to education to pursue a degree, or who have already applied to the University, can sign up for an 'Adults Returning to Education Session'. This…

All Other Things Being Equal

1 December 2012 - 2 June 2013
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the most biodiverse and endangered regions of our planet. Many people want to protect the biodiversity that remains, but the reality on the ground is…

An Inventory of al Mutanabbi Street

6 February - 29 July 2013
This exhibition is the result of a project concieved by poet Beau Beausoleil and artist Sarah Bodman to "re-assemble" the "inventory" of reading material that was lost in the car bombing…

Breed: The British & their Dogs

6 October 2012 - 14 April 2013
6 October 2012-14 April 2013 The history of the British Isles and its inhabitants, both human and canine, has long been entwined. Breed reveals the enduring and affectionate relationship…

Burning Bright

8 February - 23 July 2013
Focusing on his achievements in the art of books, 'Burning Bright' features designs and prints by the artist and poet William Blake. On display for the first time are some exciting…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Visit

09:45 - 14:30 13 February 2013
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…

Guided Visit

13:30 - 15:30 13 February 2013
If you are unable to come to one of our University open days, you can join us for a guided visit of the campus on a Wednesday afternoon. Guided visits include a presentation on the…

John Piper: The Mountains of Wales

19 January - 7 April 2013
John Piper: The Mountains of Wales. 19 January – 7 April. John Piper began to draw and paint the landscape of North Wales in the middle of the Second World War. He was sent to Snowdonia…

Leaders in Science Lecture Series: Biodiversity conservation: can we afford to care in a resource hungry world?

12:00 - 13:00 13 February 2013
Speaker: Professor Georgina Mace, FRS (University College London) Title: Biodiversity conservation: can we afford to care in a resource hungry world? Host: Andrew Loudon

Looping and Linking installation

10 February - 26 May 2013
If you take a closer look at the tree outside the entrance to the Museum, you will discover a soundscape and installation of weaved local grasses telling a tale of illness and lost…

Optimising Fixed Point Arithmetic with Meta IP Cores

14:00 - 15:00 13 February 2013
Fixed point arithmetic provides an efficient way of operating on real data types without the software or hardware overheads that come with more general floating point arithmetic. At…

ROBOGALS Workshop

13 February 2013
Robogals is a student-run organisation that aims to increase female participation in engineering, science and technology through fun and educational initiatives aimed at girls. This…

Tony Dyson: a hidden history of gay rights campaigning

1 February - 30 June 2013
Tony Dyson began campaigning for gay rights in the late 1950s but by the 1970s his ongoing work had become overshadowed by more strident activism. This intimate display seeks to reveal…

UMASS on Campus

14:00 - 16:00 13 February 2013
This session will follow on from the ‘Discover University’ event in preparing aspiring students for making the right choice in terms of choosing where study and which course to study…

Campus visits for schools and colleges

13:30 - 15:30 14 February 2013
We run regular campus visits throughout the year for groups of students in Year 10 and upwards. The programme of activities includes a welcome presentation, a question-and-answer session…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Visit

09:45 - 14:30 14 February 2013
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…

PSAPPHA Evening Concert

19:30 - 21:30 14 February 2013
A witty mini-concerto for violin – what its Swedish-Dutch composer calls a ‘self-portrait’ by the instrument – prefaces lyrical interior landscapes by two outstanding composers who…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Trio Atem

13:10 - 14:00 14 February 2013
Trio Atem present music ranging from the sensuous to the extreme in a concert exploring the sonic potential of the unusual flute/mezzo-soprano/cello combination Trio Atem Northern…

Discover Islam

11:00 - 16:00 16 February 2013
11-4pm. A simple introduction to the religion that is followed by over 1.6 billion people. With food stalls, henna (hand painting) and Arabic Calligraphy and information on Islam itself.

Manchester University Music Society Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 16 February 2013
In the first half of the 20th century, a huge variety of styles were adopted when writing for the orchestra. Fine works by Ravel, Debussy and Shostakovich will be performed alongside…

MAP Selection and Introduction Day

16 February 2013
Stage Two of the application process for the Manchester Access Programme is a selection and introduction day at the University for applicants who progressed through Stage One. This…

Bioenergy Futures

16:00 - 18:00 18 February 2013
Over half of the renewable electricity generated in the uK last year came from biomass and bioenergy. It is projected to play a key role in decarbonisation of the UK's electricity,…

Half term: Ancient Worlds

11:00 18 - 16:00 22 February 2013
11am-4pm. A range of activities where you can make, do and explore ancient crafts. Decorate your own Greek paper plate, and find out about the techniques used by the ancient Greeks.…

Rocket Week

10:00 18 - 17:00 22 February 2013
Join us on a rocket journey to space and find out how far it is to the Moon and what would happen if we didn’t wear a spacesuit in space. There are interactive demonstrations that…

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