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Drug War Mexico

15:30 - 16:30 15 July 2014
Book presentation and discussion “Drug War Mexico”, sponsored by the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). The authors Dr Peter Watt and Dr Roberto Zepeda will…

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,…

Graduations

7 - 18 July 2014
The summer 2014 Congregations for the Conferment of Degrees will take place at Whitworth Hall, Oxford Road from Monday, 7 July to Friday, 18 July.

Guided Visits for Schools and Colleges

13:30 - 15:30 15 July 2014
We run regular campus visits throughout the year for groups of students in Year 10 and upwards. Activities include a welcome presentation, a question-and-answer session with a panel…

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…

Locked and Bolted

14:00 - 15:00 15 July 2014
Tim Phelps gives a conservator’s view of ongoing repairs to keep the cabinets working in The John Rylands Library.

MAP Summer School Week 2

15 - 16 July 2014
The MAP Year 13 Summer School gives targeted offer holders from around Greater Manchester the chance to prepare for university life through the completion of an academic assignment,…

MAP Why Study? English

15 July 2014
This talk , delivered by current postgraduate students, will allow MAP students to find out more about studying English. The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is a structured scheme…

Summer Concert by The Border Singers

19:30 - 21:30 15 July 2014
Well known to Friends and regular attendees at the sell out Carol Concerts, the Border Singers are returning to Tabley for a Summer Concert, performing an eclectic selection of songs…

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…

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…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Saturday dates for autumn and winter

11:00 7 June 2014 - 12:00 17 January 2015
On Saturdays: Saturday 6 Dec 11am – 12noon, Saturday 17 Jan 11am – 12noon. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Thursday dates for autumn and winter

12:15 5 June - 13:00 4 December 2014
On Thursdays: Thursday 4 Dec 12.15pm – 1pm, Thursday 15 Jan 12.15pm – 1pm. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East. • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

Adults Returning to Information Session

10:30 - 12:30 16 July 2014
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 Encounter: Early Manchester Trade Directories

14:00 - 15:00 16 July 2014
Trade directories provide a fascinating insight into the commercial and social history of a town. This session explores a range of early Manchester directories, focussing on the 1794…

Conservation Studio Tour

11:30 - 12:30 16 July 2014
A special opportunity to see our conservation team at work and find out how they care for our collection. Please note - places are very limited.

Promoting Millennium Development Ideals: Lant Pritchett

16:30 - 18:00 16 July 2014
Promoting Millennium Development Ideals: The Risks of Defining Development Down * What is development? * Are we setting high enough success measures? * What are the dangers of setting…

Whimsical Wednesday: Decoupage

11:00 - 13:00 16 July 2014
Join us for a morning of decoupage. Use delightful images from our collections to decorate a special souvenir box to take home.

Whimsical Wednesday: Decoupage

14:00 - 16:00 16 July 2014
Join us for an afternoon of decoupage. Use delightful images from our collections to decorate a special souvenir box to take home.

Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

Ever thought of going into teaching? A Recruitment Event for the PGCE at Manchester

01:30 - 16:00 17 July 2014
The PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status at Manchester The PGCE Primary and Secondary programmes are based in the Manchester Institute of Education, and are supported by established partnerships…

Guided Visits for Schools and Colleges

13:30 - 15:30 17 July 2014
We run regular campus visits throughout the year for groups of students in Year 10 and upwards. Activities include a welcome presentation, a question-and-answer session with a panel…

MAP Whitworth Art Gallery workshop: Anatomy to Zoology - the A-Z of scientific drawing

17 July 2014
MAP students are able to explore the Art Gallery’s collections from an interdisciplinary perspective in this specialist workshop. The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is a structured…

Unusual Views

11:00 - 12:00 17 July 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

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