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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…

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…

Family Fun Afternoon: Christmas

13:00 6 - 16:00 29 September 2014
Drop in for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts with the family and learn how to make unique Christmas decorations. At the end of the afternoon help Grumbold the Library Dragon decorate…

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…

International Society BBQ

16:00 14 - 17:30 21 September 2014
We love a good BBQ so come and join us at the International Society where there will be food, soft drinks and live music. Tickets cost £6.00 each and are available from the International…

Pangaea

22:00 20 - 03:00 21 September 2014
You must purchase tickets for this event. Tickets are available here: http://manchesterstudentsunion.com/welcomeweek. Run by students, for students, Pangaea is the hottest ticket in…

Should Labour Oppose Individualism?

13:00 - 15:30 20 September 2014
While in opposition in the 1990s, New Labour drew great inspiration from the Communitarian politics of the United States, which emphasised personal responsibility and not merely individual…

Teatime at the International Soceity

17:30 13 - 18:30 20 September 2014
There will be free tea and biscuits at the International Society every evening during Welcome. It’s a great opportunity to find out what the International Society has to offer and how…

Thank Union Bar it's Friday

20:00 19 - 03:00 20 September 2014
Celebrate the weekend in style with food and drink offers and a party vibe until late.

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…

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

Tour en Français - French language only tour

11:00 - 12:00 20 September 2014
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette…

Translation Studies Seminar Series 2014/15

14:00 20 - 15:00 26 September 2014
Emotion perception and the translation process Speaker: Severine Hubscher-Davidson, Aston University

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…

A zoologist and a philosopher meet in a pub: what do they talk about?

20:00 - 20:30 22 September 2014
Two colleagues (zoologist and philosopher respectively) will be taking part in the Radio 4 programme 'The Philosopher’s Arms, hosted by Matthew Sweet (pictured). Professors Helen Beebee…

Rebuilding Britain: Planning for a better future - Planning and Environmental Management Seminar Series 2014/15

16:00 - 17:00 22 September 2014
The Planning and Environmental Management 2014/15 Seminar Series is about to start with the first seminar next week. The seminar, entitled “Rebuilding Britain - Planning for a better…

Torture and laughter: Political incarceration and the art of performing happiness in an urban Indian prison

16:00 - 18:00 22 September 2014
This paper explores the politics of prison art through oral testimonies of former female cadres of a Maoist-Naxal uprising in 1970s India. It specifically focuses on guerrilla women…

Vital Topics - Jim O’Neill in conversation with Andy Bounds

17:45 22 September 2014
Economist, Jim O’Neill in conversation with Andy Bounds, North of England Correspondent and Enterprise Editor at the Financial Times This event brings together in conversation, economist…

CMIST Seminar :: Introducing PhD Seminars @ CMIST

12:00 - 13:00 23 September 2014
CMIST students will present their ongoing work. Light lunch will be provided. To be held in room 2.07 in the HBS building from 12pm to 1pm.

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 23 September 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Suicide Bereavement |The Missing Link in Suicide Prevention

08:15 - 16:00 23 September 2014
'''Host:''' Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health '''About the event:''' The conference is a collaboration between the Centre for Mental Health and Risk at the University…

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