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"The State and Economic Development: The Need for a Critical Reappraisal of the Literature" - Adrian Leftwich Memorial Lecture 2015

11:30 - 13:00 20 March 2015
Adrian Leftwich Memorial Lecture 2015 Hosted by the Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre "The State and Economic Development: The need for a critical reappraisal…

'Mediating Africa in Lisbon'

14:30 - 17:00 20 March 2015
Colloquium Supported by Instituto Camões-Cátedra Sophia de Mello Bryener and by LBAS-LIS Research Events Fund – University of Manchester. Friday 20 March 2015. 2.30 pm – 5 pm Samuel…

Ad Solem - University of Manchester Chamber Choir

19:30 - 22:00 20 March 2015
Comprised of the University’s top singers, elite chamber choir Ad Solem return to give a stunning performance of the most beautiful choral works, and will be joined by MUMS Chamber…

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…

Dispersal Newspaper Project

3 - 31 March 2015
Pod Collective’s newspaper project is in response to the fifteenth anniversary of the dispersal programme in 2015. People who have sought asylum in the UK have been dispersed throughout…

How complex is the immune system of fish: Lessons from analysis of the cytokine network

11:00 - 12:00 20 March 2015
It has been known for over 50 years that fish possess a specific immune system, able to respond to immunisation and generate specific antibodies, and this has led to the successful…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 20 March 2015
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…

Later-Day Saints

23 January - 28 June 2015
Our ancestors often relied on their beliefs to make sense of their world - is there an equivalent in our modern world of celebrity and material culture? Later-Day Saints brings the…

Loving Illumination - Paintings of Light

4 December 2014 - 29 March 2015
In this exhibition artist Judith Hurst explores the interconnectivity of science, maths, religion and art. Working on vellum, and using inlays of exotic wood and precious metals, Judith…

Merchants of Print: from Venice to Manchester

29 January - 21 June 2015
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Aldus Manutius (1449 – 1515), an Italian humanist scholar who founded the Aldine Press at Venice. His publishing legacy includes scholarly…

Moral and Social Norms and Public Policy

10:00 - 12:00 20 March 2015
Speaker: Hallsworth Visiting Professor, Karine Nyborg of the University of Oslo Biography: http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/people/aca/karineny/ Selected publications: Nyborg,…

Romuald Hazoumè: Dance of the Butterflies

14 February - 29 July 2015
Dance of the Butterflies is a stunning new art work by one of Africa’s foremost contemporary artists Romuald Hazoumè. It features swarms of multicoloured ‘butterflies’ which will take…

The long and winding road towards clinical transplantation tolerance

14:00 - 15:00 20 March 2015
This seminar is part of the Manchester Tissue Regeneration & Stem Cell Network seminar series. Sponsored by New England Biolabs.

The University of Manchester Musical Theatre Society

13:10 - 14:00 20 March 2015
The University of Manchester Musical Theatre Society return after the success of first semester to present another showcase of musical theatre scenes, followed by a performance of Britten’s…

What’s the Weather Like Today?

12 March - 28 June 2015
The weather is fascinating. We can hardly avoid talking about it and how it makes us feel. This exhibition uses items from the Library’s collections to explore descriptions, reflections,…

Big Saturday: The Body Experience

11:00 - 16:00 21 March 2015
Sat 21 March, 11am-4pm. "(I learnt about) …Brain – all the different parts – the front part is personality. I want to be a doctor now!" Emma, age 5 and a half. “What a great day for…

Early Opening for Early Birds

09:00 - 10:00 21 March 2015
Sat 21 Mar, 9-10am. Are you and your young children up with the Larks and excited to get out and about and exploring? Come along to Manchester Museum's Living Worlds gallery for our…

Hey! Manchester presents ... The Handsome Family plus guests

19:30 - 22:00 21 March 2015
Hey! Manchester presents New Mexico's Handsome Family. The husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks blend Appalachian holler, psych-rock and Tin Pan Alley-inspired melodies…

Polish AS and A2 Workshops

09:45 - 16:30 21 March 2015
Polish AS and A2 Workshops PROGRAMME Samuel Alexander Building A104, A113, A114, A115, A116 9.45 – 9.55 Registration 10.00 – 10.50 Welcome and Introduction Ewa Ochman…

Science shows: The Moon and the eclipse

21 - 22 March 2015
Join one of our fun and inspiring science shows to learn more about our moon. There will be rocket launches and demonstrations illustrating what it is like on the Moon. Shows run at…

Tour en Français - French language only tour

11:00 - 12:00 21 March 2015
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. Le theme…

Wonder Woman tour

15:00 - 16:00 21 March 2015
Join us on a tour of the Library exploring the role that Enriqueta Rylands and other women have played in shaping our library and the history of Manchester.

Gina Miller series: RNCM performance by Jamie MacRae (solo guitar)

15:00 - 15:45 22 March 2015
Gina Miller series: RNCM performance by Jamie MacRae (solo guitar) Sunday 22 March 2015 Times: 3pm-3.45pm Cost: Free Booking details: No need to book. Programme details: Enrique…

Challenges and Opportunities in Synthetic Biology

10:00 - 11:30 23 March 2015
This seminar is part of the Synthetic Biology series …

TQ2U: UK-Ireland - Manchester

23 - 24 March 2015
TQ2U: UK-Ireland is an international touring version of the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology’s (IIQM) globally acclaimed ‘Thinking Qualitatively’ (“TQ”) workshop…

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