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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 1 March 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…

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…

London UCAS Higher Education Convention

27 February - 1 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the London UCAS Higher Education Convention between 27 February and 1st March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications…

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…

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…

MANTIS Spring Festival 2013

18:00 - 19:30 2 March 2013
MANTIS presents a weekend of new electroacoustic music featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre (University of Manchester) as well as a concert of works by Ricardo…

MANTIS Spring Festival 2013

20:00 - 21:30 2 March 2013
MANTIS presents a weekend of new electroacoustic music featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre (University of Manchester) as well as a concert of works by Ricardo…

Saturday Supplement | March

11:00 2 March 2013
Saturday Supplement | March Saturday 2 March? 11am – 4pm, Free?, no booking necessary. VENUE: Whitworth Art Gallery. A chance to see the new exhibitions, meet some of the exhibiting…

Whitworth | Spring Season

2 March - 16 June 2013
Spring Season Whitworth Art Gallery To 16 June 2012. Whitworth Art Gallery is delighted to announce its spring 2013 exhibition programme, including solo presentations of work by…

MANTIS Spring Festival 2013

14:00 - 15:30 3 March 2013
MANTIS presents a weekend of new electroacoustic music featuring works by composers based at the NOVARS Research Centre (University of Manchester) as well as a concert of works by Ricardo…

The Comedy Network presents: Iain Stirling and special guests

20:00 - 22:00 4 March 2013
Enjoy a side-splitting comedy evening hosted by The Comedy Network, one of the leading names in live comedy, booking and representing the hottest names on the comedy circuit. Your MC…

Campus visits for schools and colleges

13:30 - 15:30 5 March 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…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 5 March 2013
The Extended Project is a single piece of work of a student's choosing that requires evidence of planning, preparation, research and independent learning. It is available as a stand-alone…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Visit

09:45 - 14:30 5 March 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…

North East Wales UCAS Higher Education Convention

5 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the North East Wales UCAS Higher Education Convention on 5th March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

Showcase Lecture: Myths and monsters on ancient coins

15:00 - 16:30 5 March 2013
Tuesday 5 March, 3-4pm (with tea and coffee until 4.30pm). Enjoy a light-hearted romp through Greek mythology as depicted on Greek and Roman coins, starting with the tragic lovers…

Transition issues for pupils with English as an additional language

12:30 - 13:45 5 March 2013
AG.11 Ellen Wilkinson Building Speakers : Dimitrina Kaneva and Andy Howes

Accommodation Tour

10:30 - 12:00 6 March 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…

Gateways - Year 9 Build Your Future Visit

09:45 - 14:30 6 March 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…

Leaders in Science Lecture Series: Uncovering the Molecular Past

12:00 - 13:00 6 March 2013
Speaker: Professor Eske Willerslev (Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen) Title: Uncovering the Molecular Past Host: Terry Brown

Northern Ireland UCAS Higher Education Convention

6 - 7 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the Northern Ireland UCAS Higher Education Convention on 6-7 March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

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