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Arthur Lewis Centenary Public Lecture and Mural Unveiling

18:30 - 20:00 23 September 2014
'The complex and changing world economy' by Professor Jim O'Neill world renowned Economist and Honorary Chair of Economics. Times and locations Unveiling of the Arthur Lewis Mural…

Atmospheres - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

23 September 2014 - 12 January 2015
Atmospheres play a significant role in, and add an important quality to, our intimate, domestic and public lives, yet are often overlooked in social research, not least because of the…

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…

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.

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

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!

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…

Manchester Education Debates Series: Schools Policy: Where should the Labour Party go next?

17:00 - 18:30 23 September 2014
Coinciding with the Labour Party’s conference in Manchester, the Manchester Institute of Education is hosting a public debate on where the Party should be heading next on schools policy.…

Manchester Postcolonial Atelier with Professor Jim O'Neill: 'The Complex and Changing World Economy'

14:30 - 15:30 23 September 2014
Atelier Series 2014: 'Development' The third Manchester Postcolonial Atelier offers the opportunity for the research community to enter into conversation with the world renowned economist…

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…

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

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…

Dying to be beautiful: The medical exception, culpable doctors and harmful enhancement? Alex Mullock and Danielle Griffiths

24 September 2014
Medical lawyer Alex Mullock of the School of Law and social scientist Danielle Griffiths ISEI provide a seminar on this subject - open to all.

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