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B.15:45 Architecture modelmaking exhibition: Celebrating 45 years of the B.15 modelmaking workshop

1 September 2014 - 31 December 2015
2015 marks 45 years of the Kantorowich B.15 modelmaking workshop at The University of Manchester. The B.15:45 exhibition is a retrospective look at the last 45 years of modelmaking…

Collection Bites: Tai Chi Animal Influences

13:05 - 14:00 3 September 2014
1.05-2pm. Join Colin Hughes as he explores this ancient Chinese health and martial art and its influences from the Animal Kingdom. Expect to try some gentle Tai Chi moves as Colin explains…

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…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 3 September 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

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…

Investigating the quality of urban life: theory and practice

13:00 - 14:30 3 September 2014
CURE guest seminar Centre for Urban Resiliance and Energy: http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/cure/ Cities worldwide are growing at an unprecedented rate,presenting major challenges:…

MAP Guidance Session/ Interviews for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law Oxford and Cambridge

3 September 2014
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is a structured scheme for local post-16 students who meet specific academic and background criteria. The aim of the programme is to support entry…

Migrants in Manchester: An exhibition

18 August - 17 September 2014
Undocumented migrants in the UK are currently the subject of tough government rhetoric and abrasive action, accompanied by a pernicious media debate. Faced by an ongoing and aggressive…

The Manchester Anthology 2014 launch

19:00 - 21:00 3 September 2014
This event marks the launch of a brand-new collection bringing together the exciting and varied work of 20 voices from the University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing. Featuring…

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…

After Hours: Oxjam Take Over

17:30 - 21:00 4 September 2014
5.30-9pm. Join us as we team up with Oxjam for an eclectic evening exploring how music plays an integral part in cultures around the world and can help galvanise the fight against…

Embroidery workshop

11:00 - 16:00 4 September 2014
Join us for a day of embroidery inspired by the Library's wonderful collection of embroidered book bindings. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

Toddler Tales

10:30 4 - 11:30 29 September 2014
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 4 September 2014
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

EPS Ageing Research Workshop

11:30 - 15:30 5 September 2014
A showcase event from MICRA and the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences exploring the breadth and potential of research on ageing within EPS at the University of Manchester.…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 5 September 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Chinese Painting Taster Course

13:00 - 16:00 6 September 2014
Ever fancied having a go at Chinese painting? The Manchester Museum is running a Chinese painting taster course on Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th September 1-4pm.

Enchanting tales

11:00 - 12:00 6 September 2014
Join the Library’s storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more!

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 6 September 2014
The walls and the ceilings of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures – join our tour to seek them out. Most suitable for families with children aged 5-10.

The Poetry School at Manchester Museum

10:30 - 16:30 6 September 2014
Sat 6 Sep & Sat 1 Nov, 10.30am-4.30pm. A first for the Poetry School in Manchester! In collaboration with Manchester Museum, prize-winning poet Helen Mort offers some guided writing…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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