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Accommodation Tour

10:30 - 12:00 27 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…

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…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 27 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 8 Familiarisation Visit

09:45 - 14:30 27 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…

Gateways - Year 8 Familiarisation Visit

Guided Visit

13:30 - 15:30 27 March 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…

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…

Othello by William Shakespeare

19:00 - 21:00 27 March 2013
Black Box returns to the John Thaw Theatre, following their sell-out Of Mice and Men in 2012, with an abridged Shakespeare classic OTHELLO Believing Othello has promoted the fast-rising…

Staffordshire UCAS Higher Education Convention

27 March 2013
The University of Manchester will be attending the Staffordshire UCAS Higher Education Convention on 27 March 2013. The University of Manchester receives applications from talented…

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…

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…

Othello by William Shakespeare

13:00 - 15:00 28 March 2013
Black Box returns to the John Thaw Theatre, following their sell-out Of Mice and Men in 2012, with an abridged Shakespeare classic OTHELLO Believing Othello has promoted the fast-rising…

TEDx University of Manchester

16:00 - 20:30 28 March 2013
4-8.30pm. TED is a non-profit organization devoted to ‘ideas worth sharing.’ TEDx is an independently organised TED event linked to a specific location, in this case The University…

Magic Carpet: Head, shoulders, knees & toes

10:30 - 12:30 29 March 2013
10.30-11.30am & 11.30am-12.30pm. Storytelling and activity session for under 5s and their families/carers.

Urban Naturalist: Allotments

14:00 - 16:00 30 March 2013
2-4pm. Come and explore the Museum’s allotment with its extraordinary 17th century watering can, ancient Egyptian farming tools and the many garden insects that call it home. Learn…

Easter hols: Breed

11:00 1 - 16:00 12 April 2013
Mon 1-Fri 12 Apr, 11am-4pm. Be inspired by the dogs on show in our Breed: The British & their Dogs exhibition and make a puppet of your pet or favourite animal. Tues 2, Wed 3, Tues…

Easter Holidays

2 - 5 April 2013
Start your Spring holidays off with some family fun and take part in our Easter trail and science shows. Our interactive sciences shows will be exploring the solar system, looking…

Adults Returning to Education Information Session

10:30 - 12:30 3 April 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…

Collection Bites

13:15 - 14:00 3 April 2013
Wednesdays 3 April, 1 May, 5 June, 1.15-2pm. Join our series of guest speakers for lunchtime conversations discussing key objects from the collection. This month’s conversation will…

MAP Launch Event

3 April 2013
Students who are successfully admitted onto the Manchester Access Programme will be invited to attend a compulsory launch event, where they will get to visit the University library…

MAP Launch Event

4 April 2013
Students who are successfully admitted onto the Manchester Access Programme will be invited to attend a compulsory launch event, where they will get to visit the University library…

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