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A Commentary on Ovid, Ars Amatoria 2

16:55 - 18:30 16 May 2013
Classics & Ancient History weekly Research Seminar, Samuel Alexander Building S.2.9 -- PENULTIMATE MEETING OF THIS ACADEMIC YEAR ABSTRACT In the Ars Amatoria (‘The Art of Loving’)…

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…

After Hours: Nature’s Library (part of Museums at Night: Lost & Found)

17:00 - 21:00 16 May 2013
Thursday 16 May, 5-9pm. With Richard Wentworth leading proceedings (thanks to everyone who voted), the city’s museums and galleries are staging a series of evening events (including…

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…

Audio descriptive tour of Nature's Library

15:00 - 16:00 16 May 2013
3-4pm. An audio descriptive tour of our new Nature's Library gallery.

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…

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.

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…

Manchester Minute Microlectures (M-cubed)

19:00 - 20:00 16 May 2013
'''The idea:''' Events comprising a short series of sixty-second seminars by leading researchers in Manchester on biomedical topics of general interest. Each event will also be filmed.…

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…

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 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.

Vicarious Goal Satiation

16:00 - 17:00 16 May 2013
School of Psychological Sciences: School Research Seminars Speaker: Dr Casey McCulloch (Lancaster University) Host: Dr Cheryl Capek Venue: Turing seminar room, Coupland I building

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…

Explorer Tour: A peek behind the scenes!

14:30 - 15:30 17 May 2013
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! Booking is essential.

Lost and Found: Museums at Night | Whitworth After Hours

19:30 - 22:30 17 May 2013
An exhibition in a night with Richard Wentworth. The Manchester International Festival artist uses the objects donated the previous night (at Manchester Museum and Manchester Art Gallery)…

Night Falls: A Doctor Who adventure family sleepover

17:00 17 - 09:00 18 May 2013
Dare you stay in the Library overnight?? Join us for a Doctor Who adventure night! Watch two fantastic Doctor Who episodes - 'Silence in the Library' and 'Forest of the Dead'. Make…

MAP Confidence Building and Revision Skills Workshop

18 May 2013
This workshop will help MAP students build confidence, as well as identify and develop the key skills needed to revise effectively for exams. The Manchester Access Programme (MAP)…

The Manchester Community Choir Perform

12:00 - 12:30 18 May 2013
Manchester Community Choir, formed in 1999, exists to bring together and encourage people from all sections of the community to sing together and to share the joy of song. The Choir…

Influencing the Provision of Health Care: Quality, Financial Incentives and Future Challenges

08:30 - 18:00 20 May 2013
'''Host:''' Manchester Centre for Health Economics & the Economics discipline area with funding from the National Institute for Health Research and with the financial support of the…

The Future of Bioenergy in the UK - A Debate

16:00 - 18:00 20 May 2013
The question for panellists is:- "The UK Government should increase support for bioenergy. Discuss..."

Algebra Seminar

16:00 21 May 2013
Algebra Seminar

Curing diabetes one fish at a time; the long road to translational research

13:00 - 14:00 21 May 2013
Part of the Tissue Systems seminar series My lab investigates questions related to organogenesis including cell differentiation, tissue morphogenesis, organ homeostasis and function,…

MAP Confidence Building and Revision Skills Workshop

22 May 2013
This workshop will help MAP students build confidence, as well as identify and develop the key skills needed to revise effectively for exams. The Manchester Access Programme (MAP)…

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