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A sustainable future for Manchester

18:00 7 - 20:00 28 May 2013
Tuesdays 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 the development…

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…

Ancient Ethnographers and Female Genital Cutting

16:55 - 18:30 9 May 2013
Classics & Ancient History Research Seminar, Samuel Alexander Building, Room S.2.9 Lydia Matthews has kindly provided the following abstract of her paper: Fragments of Hellenistic…

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 9 May 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…

Composers’ Forum: Yvonne Eccles and Jose Puello

14:15 - 16:00 9 May 2013
Postgraduate students Yvonne Eccles and Jose Puello discuss their recent work. Please note start time of 14.15.

Ehrhardt Seminar: On Parables

14:00 - 16:00 9 May 2013
The Centre for Biblical Studies presents the continuing Ehrhardt Seminar series for Staff and Postgraduates. Tea follows the seminar at 15:30.

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 9 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…

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…

Musicology Forum: Maria Schneider, Digital Patronage and Fan-Artist Interactivity

16:15 - 18:00 9 May 2013
Justin Williams, who has written on Hip-hop, Jazz and Musical Borrowing, gives his latest insight into new models of patronage in the music world. This talk is will be of particular…

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…

Disease modelling with pluripotent stem cells

14:00 10 May 2013
Manchester Tissue Regeneration and Stem Cell Network Seminar Series

Gateways - Year 7 University Uncovered Visit

09:45 - 14:30 10 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…

Here be Dragons!

12:00 - 13:00 11 May 2013
The walls and ceiling of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures - join our tour to seek them out! This tour is most suitable for families with children aged 5-10,…

Looping and Linking Herbarium tour

13:30 - 14:30 11 May 2013
Sat 11 May, 1.30-2.30pm. Explore the herbarium collections with curator Rachel Webster, inspired by our Looping and Linking installation.

Artist Talk: Nancy Holt | Land Art

11:00 14 May 2013
Artist Talk with Nancy Holt. Tuesday 14 May, 11am - 12.30. Free, no need to book. Artist Nancy Holt talks about her work as part of her current exhibition, Nancy Holt: Land Art.

Burning Bright exhibition tour

13:00 - 14:00 14 May 2013
Join the curator of 'Burning Bright' for an exhibition tour and take the opportunity to further explore and discuss the items on display. Booking is essential.

Development Insights from the Study of Emerging Model Systems

13:00 - 14:00 14 May 2013
Part of the Tissue Seminar series

Subject and pedagogical knowledge in primary mathematics teaching

12:30 - 13:45 14 May 2013
AG.11 Ellen Wilkinson Building Speaker : Laurence Hicks

Adults Returning to Education Information Session

10:30 - 12:30 15 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…

How Different Genetic Backgrounds of C.elegans Respond to Overexpression of Ras/JIPI and Akt interact to regulate axon growth in neurons in an activity dependent manner

13:30 - 15:00 16 May 2013
This seminar is part of the Molecular Cancer Seminar Series There are two titles for this session presented by two speakers as shown.

The mechanical characterisation of collagen hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering/ regenerative medicine application

13:00 - 14:00 16 May 2013
'''Host:''' Institute of Inflammation and Repair '''Abstract:''' Collagen hydrogels seeded with cells are often used in studies of cell-matrix interaction and as scaffolds for tissue…

Tour and Treasures

12:00 - 13:00 16 May 2013
With one of our curators, enjoy a closer look at material from the Library's world famous collections and find out more about this magnificent building. Booking is essential.

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester Museum

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