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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…

Campus visits for schools and colleges

13:30 - 15:30 21 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…

East Midlands UCAS Higher Education Convention

20 - 21 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the East Midlands UCAS Higher Education Convention on 20-21 March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 21 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…

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…

Lancashire UCAS Higher Education Convention

21 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the Lancashire UCAS Higher Education Convention on 21 March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented students…

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…

STEM National Science and Engineering Week

19 - 22 March 2013
Science Extravaganza: From Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd March 2013 we are offering a programme of interactive workshops, demonstrations and lectures aimed at pupils in Years 7 to 9.

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…

Tour and Treasures

12:00 - 13:00 21 March 2013
Enjoy a closer look at material from the Library's world famous collections and find out more about this magnificent building. Booking is essential.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Student Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 21 March 2013
A recital featuring the talents of undergraduate and postgraduate star performers from The University of Manchester.

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…

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts and Languages (CIDRAL) - Annual Lecture Series

17:00 - 19:30 22 March 2013
A discussion between Manchester’s musical ensembles and educators on how music shapes the public life of the city. This roundtable discusses music and the city. It examines Manchester-based…

Hereford & Worcester UCAS Higher Education Convention

22 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the Hereford & Worcester UCAS Higher Education Convention on 22 March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - Vocal showcase

13:10 - 14:00 22 March 2013
Come and enjoy a Friday lunchtime concert, performed by the Manchester University Music Society. These concerts are FREE, no need to book just turn up. Featuring the She-Choir, Barbershop…

Mancunian Freuds

12:00 - 13:00 23 March 2013
Did you know that there is a link between Manchester and Sigmund Freud? Join us to explore the Library's collection of correspondence between Freud and his close relatives who moved…

Tony Dyson display tour

12:00 - 13:00 23 March 2013
Join the curator of this display, Matthew Schofield, to hear more about Tony Dyson, his campaigning and the Dyson archive collection. Tony Dyson began campaigning for gay rights in…

Wonder Women | Radical Women

11:00 - 14:30 23 March 2013
Radical Women. Saturday 23 March, 11am (Textiles), 1pm (Fine Art & Prints), Free. Radical Women: Works from the Whitworth Collection. Join our curators behind the scenes to celebrate…

Black on White: The Music of Heiner Goebbels

14:00 - 15:30 24 March 2013
Heiner Goebbels Berlin Q-Damm Heiner Goebbels Out of

Black on White: The Music of Heiner Goebbels

17:15 - 18:30 24 March 2013
Music to include: Heiner Goebbels Bagatelle

Explorer Tour: A peek behind the scenes!

14:30 - 15:30 24 March 2013
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! Booking is essential.

Getting egg-cited

13:00 - 16:00 24 March 2013
Join Grumbold on his Dragon-Egg Hunt, make Easter gifts and have fun on our Easter family fun day!

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