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#austerityGtrMcr - photography competition

20 May - 20 June 2014
Are you affected by recent cuts in public services? Are they worsening your standard of living or the quality of your life? Or have you found new ways of taking control of things in…

#cityfuturesmcr exhibition

20 - 27 May 2014
An exhibition showcasing the twenty winning images from cities@manchester's recent #cityfuturesmcr Instagram competition, curated by Laura Partridge. This event will be held at Twenty…

Aftermath: 100 years of creativity from conflict

7 February - 29 June 2014
How remarkable is it that, throughout our shared history, some people have been inspired to answer the worst examples of man’s inhumanity with acts of compassion and creativity? Aftermath…

Annual American Studies Postgraduate Conference

11:00 - 18:00 23 May 2014
The Annual American Studies Postgraduate Conference at the University of Manchester has become a firm fixture in Manchester’s academic conference calendar and each year more invited…

Bus Stop Stories

20 February - 22 June 2014
At the start of 2013, John Shinnick, a Manchester photographer, set out to document the people using a local, city centre bus stop; a quiet stop were people rarely alight. The people…

Collective Obligation Workshop

22 - 23 May 2014
Sponsored by The Royal Institute of Philosophy We often make claims about the obligations of groups. We talk about the obligations of states, of people in a subway car, of the international…

From the War of Nature

11 April - 31 August 2014
Manchester Museum new exhibition. Boxing hares, burrowing parasites, baby birds and prowling wolves are just some of the characters appearing in this story of predation, competition,…

Gluocorticoids, DNA damage and cancer

13:00 - 14:00 23 May 2014
Part of the Endocrinology and Diabetes seminar series

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

Lunchtime exhibition talks: From the War of Nature

13:00 - 14:00 23 May 2014
Join us for a series of talks, lead by Scientists from Manchester University, that explore the recent scientific discoveries and relationships between living things, exploring the place…

Magical Amulets as Miniature Statues: The Evidence of the Greek Magical Papyri

15:00 - 16:30 23 May 2014
Classics & Ancient History Research Seminar, in association with the John Rylands Research Institute

Poststructuralist and Critical Thought: Presentations

14:00 - 15:30 23 May 2014
Florent Lieto, Luke Bhatia

Roundtable Discussion: 'Image and Text'

15:00 - 17:00 23 May 2014
Roundtable discussion. Chaired by Prof Janet Wolff (EAC), with Dr Rupert Cox (Social Anthropology), Prof David Lomas (Art History and Visual Studies) and Prof W.J.T. Mitchell Gaylord…

The Space Between: exhibition of artworks by Anthony McCarthy

27 February - 3 August 2014
The concept for the exhibition began as artist, Anthony McCarthy, walked along Chapel Street in Salford heading towards Manchester and The John Rylands Library. Armed with pencil,…

The Whitworth closure for major development work

2 September 2013 - 14 February 2015
The Whitworth reopens on Saturday 14 February 2015. The gallery is currently closed in order to carry out major development work, transforming the Gallery into a new 21st century Gallery…

Voices in the Waiting Room

11:00 - 12:30 23 May 2014
This seminar will consider how healthcare staff use their voices in noisy environments. A particular focus is on whether vocal qualities can improve communication with older people in waiting areas.

Big Saturday: World of Reptiles

11:00 - 16:00 24 May 2014
Find out more about reptiles prehistoric past and see many of our live reptiles up close, including our unusual snakes and lizards. See and handle some fascinating objects from the…

Photography workshop: Bus Stop Stories

14:00 - 16:00 24 May 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join photographer John Shinnick and explore how to approach people and take their photos, much as he did for his brilliant exhibition Bus…

Under 5’s story time and activities

11:00 - 11:45 24 May 2014
Come and join us for a fun interactive science story session combined with exciting activities and craft - perfect for keeping little ones amused! This event is free but normal admission…

Whitworth Park: Pleasure, Play and Politics

24 May - 5 October 2014
This exhibition examines and explores how the role of Manchester’s Whitworth Park has changed over time. The displays are the result of a local archaeology project and the myriad of…

Aftermath: Wartime Tea Dance

13:00 - 16:00 25 May 2014
Get your frocks on and don your pearls, enjoy an afternoon of dancing and wartime-inspired crafts all washed down with a cup of tea and a slice of cake!

Space science special!

11:00 - 16:00 25 May 2014
Come and talk to Jodrell Bank’s astronomers about their work with some of the world’s most amazing telescopes around the world and in space. Find out about the Sun, Planets, the Big…

Under 5’s story time and activities

11:00 - 11:45 25 May 2014
Come and join us for a fun interactive science story session combined with exciting activities and craft - perfect for keeping little ones amused! This event is free but normal admission…

Bee backpacks trails 24th May to 1st June

10:00 26 May - 17:00 1 June 2014
Explore the life of a bee as you make your way around the gardens and carrying out bee-themed activities on your journey! Backpacks can be collected at reception on arrival. Suitable…

Best of Cheshire Science shows 26th to 30th May

10:00 26 - 17:00 30 May 2014
Our interactive science shows will explore all the different types of science which happen across Cheshire! Through live demonstrations we’ll look to discover more about astronomy,…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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