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'The Sensory War 1914 - 2014' An exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery

11 October 2014 - 22 February 2015
The Sensory War, 1914-2014 exhibition opened in October at the Manchester Art Gallery. It is the result of a four-year curatorial partnership between Dr Ana Carden-Coyne (Centre for…

Accommodation Tour

10:30 - 12:00 26 November 2014
Want to have a look at your potential future home? We run accommodation tours of some of our halls of residence on Wednesday mornings between October and March. Please arrive at the…

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…

CIDRAL Theory Intensive: On Derrida (with Rachel Fensham, Melbourne)

14:00 - 16:00 26 November 2014
Led by Rachel Fensham (Melbourne) Readings: Jacques Derrida, ‘Introduction’ and ‘Theses’, Archive Fever: A Freudian Impression. Trans. Eric Prenowitz. Chicago: University of Chicago…

Collection Encounter: Egyptian Amulets

14:00 - 15:00 26 November 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED The Library has a treasure trove of items beyond books. One fascinating area of our collection is our Egyptian amulets. Experience the awe of seeing these rare jewels up close.

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…

Critical Mass & Visual Dialogues: Writing Jazz History - The Biography of Dexter Gordon

17:00 - 19:00 26 November 2014
In Conversation with Maxine Gordon Writing Jazz History: The Biography of Dexter Gordon Interview with Maxine Gordon: http://irockjazz.com/2013/09/maxine-gordon-the-life-of-dexter-gordon/…

Discover Sociology

09:45 - 15:35 26 November 2014
The Discover Sociology Day will explore in depth the study of Sociology at The University of Manchester. The day will consist of an overview of the range of courses, a careers presentation…

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…

Educational psychology's contribution to the rights of the child - Sarah Fielden Seminar Series

17:30 - 18:00 26 November 2014
2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ declaration of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, presenting a milestone for evaluation by governments, NGOs, and academics.…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 26 November 2014
The Extended Project is a single piece of work of a student's choosing that requires evidence of planning, preparation, research and independent learning. It is available as a stand-alone…

Gender in Inter-regional Context: a different exploration of EU-Africa relations

14:00 - 15:00 26 November 2014
A Manchester JMCE seminar looking at the gender dimension of EU-Africa relations

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…

Global Political Economy cluster: ‘When description becomes prescription: capitalist diversity as a strategic problem for Korean social movements’

15:30 - 17:00 26 November 2014
Jamie Doucette (The University of Manchester).

Guided visit

13:30 - 15:30 26 November 2014
If you are unable to come to one of our University open days, you can join us for a guided visit of the campus on a Wednesday afternoon. Guided visits include a presentation on the…

History Lunchtime Seminar: Anna Carlson-Hyslop - 'Consumer politics and energy use in British council housing, 1920-1970'

13:00 - 14:00 26 November 2014
History Lunchtime Seminar All Welcome! Anna Carlson-Hyslop - 'Consumer politics and energy use in British council housing, 1920-1970'

Innovative e-assessment and personalised feedback, including the new Small Voice app.

13:00 - 14:00 26 November 2014
This seminar is part of the Teaching and Learning seminar series. …

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 November 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…

Manchester and Liverpool Art Group (MALAG) Workshop: Perspectives on Ford Madox Brown’s Work

13:00 - 16:00 26 November 2014
‘Perspectives on Ford Madox Brown’s Work’ examines one of the most important paintings produced in the second half of the nineteenth century. This dazzling picture has been identified…

Men Who Like Women Who Smell Of Their Jobs

1 October 2014 - 31 January 2015
The dark humour and weird logic of David Gaffney’s critically acclaimed Sawn-off Tales series meets the warped gothic fables of internationally exhibited contemporary visual artist…

Mitchell Centre Seminar Series: Elisa Bellotti

16:00 - 17:30 26 November 2014
Comparing fields of sciences: multilevel networks of research collaborations in Italian academia Elisa Bellotti, University of Manchester Luigi Guadalupi, IRAT CNR Guido Conaldi, University…

New Medicalism and the Decline of Mental Health Law

14:00 - 16:00 26 November 2014
Dr John Fanning (Liverpool) will give the final Senior Seminar of the semester under the title "New Medicalism and the Decline of Mental Health Law"

Research Matters: Mapping as a methodology - Action research and learning through exploring an information landscape

12:00 26 November 2014
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Siberia: At the Edge of the World

4 October 2014 - 1 March 2015
Until 1 March 2015. The first exhibition of its kind in the UK, Siberia: At the Edge of the World brings together natural history and cultural objects from British and Russian museums,…

Sustainable Consumption Institute Seminar - Dr Lenneke Kuijer - Practices as a unit of design: a home heating example

16:00 - 17:30 26 November 2014
Abstract With the winter at our doorstep, UK household energy consumption is about to enter its yearly peak season. Main contributor to this peak is home heating. Because of its…

The Cultural Injustice of Climate Change | Dr Clare Heyward | University of Warwick

16:00 - 17:30 26 November 2014
Political Philosophy Seminar - 45 min presentation followed by Q&A

The Manchester Poverty Masterclass - Social Accountability: How context matters

09:30 - 11:30 26 November 2014
Social Accountability: How context matters. The Manchester Poverty Masterclass is a series of lectures for PhD students and staff. The lecture will be followed by an interactive session.…

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: 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…

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