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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…

Calum McIver (Edinburgh): 'The Poetics of Authority in Imperial Greek Epic'

16:55 - 18:30 25 September 2014
University of Manchester, Classics and Ancient History Research Seminars. Samuel Alexander Bdg, S2.9, Thursday 4.55pm. Everyone is invited to join the speaker for drinks and dinner…

Chronic parasite persistence in the GI tract as a new paradigm in American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease)

12:00 - 13:00 25 September 2014
part of the Manchester Immunology Group Seminar series

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…

Ehrhardt Seminar: Peter Oakes - ‘Our Politeuma is in Heaven’ (Phil. 3:20): Institutions and Identity in Jewish and Roman Contexts

14:00 - 16:00 25 September 2014
The Ehrhardt Seminar from the Centre for Biblical Studies. 90 minutes followed by tea.

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…

How public policy can stimulate the capabilities of firms to innovate in traditional industry through academic engagement: The case of the Swedish food industry

13:00 - 14:00 25 September 2014
This paper provides a detailed, longitudinal case study of university-industry interactions in the Swedish food industry, from the 1990s to the present, analyzed as a case where public…

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…

Learn together: Journey through time - Mapping Manchester

16:30 - 18:00 25 September 2014
Investigate the past through historical maps. Discover what Manchester was like when it was little more than a village and take jumps through time as it grew right up to discovering…

MAP Personal Statement Drop Ins

25 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…

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

Using Theoretical Frameworks in Research (Workshop)

12:00 - 14:00 25 September 2014
This workshop will address the suitability of theoretical frameworks for research projects. It will provide an introduction to a selected range of useful theoretical frameworks, offering…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Piano 4 Hands: Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa

13:10 - 14:00 25 September 2014
Poulenc Sonata for Two Pianos Dai Fujikura 3 Miniatures for Two Pianos John McCabe Basse Danse International duo Piano 4 Hands makes a welcome return to The University of Manchester…

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…

‘Latin Fever’ Dance Classes

13:05 24 September - 14:00 19 November 2014
Learn to Dance “Strictly Style” Wed. 24 September – Wed. 19 November 2014 Due to popular demand we’re bringing Ballroom back to the Martin Harris Centre! Would you like to learn the…

GM AHSN Technology Innovation Challenge | Nutrition and Hydration | Launch Event: Manchester Metropolitan University

10:00 - 12:00 26 September 2014
'''Host:''' Institute of Inflammation and Repair '''About the event:''' The events are to launch the Greater Manchester Academic Health Science Networks Innovation Call in the research…

Magic Carpet

10:30 - 12:30 26 September 2014
10.30-11.30 & 11.30am-12.30pm. Story making and activity sessions. For toddlers up to 5yrs and their families/carers (Young babies welcome with older siblings)

MAP Personal Statment Drop Ins

26 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…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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