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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…

Big Saturday: Nature’s Library

11:00 - 16:00 27 April 2013
11am-4pm. Be one of the first to see our newly opened Nature's Library gallery. Be amazed at the magnificent variety of plants, animals, insects and fossils, many on display for the…

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…

Laika the Spacedog

11:00 - 15:30 27 April 2013
Laika the Spacedog is a new science opera from the English Touring Opera, telling the story of the first dog in orbit, through music, puppetry and filmed animation. For more information…

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…

MAP Academic Writing and Research

27 April 2013
MAP students will learn how to research, reference and structure an academic assignment effectively and gain valuable skills needed to complete their MAP academic assignment. The…

Nature’s Library

27 April 2013
Nature’s Library is the complete refurbishment of one of Manchester Museum’s Grade II* listed galleries. This was originally designed by the renowned Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse,…

The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 27 April 2013
The University of Manchester Chorus conclude a wonderful concert season with Walton’s Belshazzer’s Feast which will follow Dvorák's epic cello concerto in B minor, performed by soloist,…

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…

Tyger Tyger

13:00 - 16:00 27 April 2013
Inspired by William Blake’s well-loved poem, and to celebrate our Burning Bright exhibition, this day of family friendly fun is all about tigers! Lots of great things to do – want…

Urban Naturalist: Water life

14:00 - 16:00 27 April 2013
2-4pm. There are many weird and wonderful creatures that live in our local lakes, rivers and even garden ponds! Join ecologist Rob Mansfield for an exploration of the life in our local…

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…

A sustainable future for Manchester

18:00 - 20:00 30 April 2013
Tuesdays 30 Apr, 7, 14, 21, & 28 May, 6-8pm. The Faculty of Life Sciences at The University of Manchester and Manchester Museum are hosting a series of discussion events exploring…

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 30 April 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…

Schools & Colleges Forum

15:30 - 17:30 30 April 2013
The Schools and Colleges Forum is open to any teacher or school/college careers adviser within easy travelling distance of the University. The group meets termly on the University campus…

Adults Returning to Education Information Session

10:30 - 12:30 1 May 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 1 May 2013
Wednesdays 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 be:…

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 1 May 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…

History Lunchtime seminar ‘The spiritual empire strikes back: Transnationalism, migration and Ireland's “devotional revolution”’

13:00 - 14:00 1 May 2013
History Lunchtime seminar with Sarah Roddy on ‘The spiritual empire strikes back: Transnationalism, migration and Ireland's “devotional revolution”’

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