Talk

Bridging the digital divide

10:30 - 15:00 14 November 2015
Suitable for the General public. This is an open public event, at a fully accessible venue. There will be free parking and light refreshments available throughout the day. No prior…

Hard feelings: The science of emotion

10:30 - 15:00 14 November 2015
Our emotions are central to our lives – they allow us to figure out what we like and what we don't like and dictate how we should act in different situations. A number of key questions…

Intimate Immensity: Public Space in the City

17:30 - 19:00 17 November 2015
Architecture Open Lectures Part of the Autumn 2015 Visiting Speaker Series Presented by Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) Booking is required for this event. For further details,…

Meet the Researchers Open Lecture Series (for schools and public): "Modern Dictatorships? Museums and Heritage at National Socialist Sites in Eastern Germany"

17:30 - 18:30 18 November 2015
A talk by Dr Matthew Philpotts (Department of German Studies) - part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures open lecture series "Meet the Researchers". In this lecture, I will…

Ecological Infrastructure for Smart City Growth

17:30 - 20:30 20 November 2015
An event convened by the Biopsheric Studio - the second in the Massive Change series. Massive Change Two: Pop Goes the Biosphere Ecological Infrastructure for Smart City Growth By…

Confucius Institute Monday Lunchtime talks: The Economic Thought in Ancient China

13:00 - 14:00 23 November 2015
This talk will provide an overview of some of the “economic” ideas that emerged during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (c. 770-226 BC) from different “schools” of thought…

Meet the Researchers Open Lecture Series (for schools and public): "Integration and Racism in the French Republic"

17:30 - 18:30 25 November 2015
A talk by Dr Barbara Lebrun (Department of French Studies) - part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures open lecture series "Meet the Researchers". The January 2015 terrorist…

Does De-Industrialisation cause Social Polarisation in Global Cities?

13:00 - 15:00 27 November 2015
The Global Urban Research Centre (GURC) and cities@manchester present this special guest talk by Owen Crankshaw (University of Cape Town). The event is open to all, lunch will be…

Gothic collection encounter and book signing with Rosie Garland

14:00 - 15:00 29 November 2015
Take a closer look behind-the-scenes of the Darkness and Light exhibition with author and co-curator Rosie Garland. We’ll give you further insight into our Gothic collections and the…

Meet the Researchers Open Lecture Series (for schools and public): "Humanitarianism: Can we prevent disasters?"

17:30 - 18:30 2 December 2015
A talk by Dr Gemma Sou (Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute) - part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures open lecture series "Meet the Researchers". What causes a disaster…

Gothic collection encounter

14:00 - 15:00 6 December 2015
Take a closer look behind-the-scenes of the Darkness and Light exhibition with one of our expert staff on hand. We’ll give you further insight into our Gothic collections and the dark…

Policing immigrants

15:00 - 16:30 7 December 2015
Abstract: Immigration creates challenges and opportunities for law enforcement. Many new immigrant groups are unfamiliar with laws, norms and police practices, often bearing antagonism…

Meet the Researchers Open Lecture Series (for schools and public): "Ford Madox Brown: Picturing Manchester, Making History Public"

17:30 - 18:30 9 December 2015
A talk by Dr Colin Trodd (Department of Art History & Visual Studies) - part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures open lecture series "Meet the Researchers". How do artists…

Students’ Q&A with: Sir Harrison Birtwistle

14:30 - 16:30 28 January 2016
A student panel made up of undergraduates and postgraduates, has the opportunity to ask Sir Harrison Birtwistle questions. This event will be chaired by the University’s Head of Music,…

An Evening with Jackie Kay: Asylum, Refuge, Migration

18:00 - 19:00 29 January 2016
The Northern Postcolonial Network in collaboration with the University of Manchester and the University of Salford is delighted to host the Chancellor of the University of Salford,…

Li Yuan-Chia Collection encounter

11:00 - 12:00 30 January 2016
Take a closer look at the artist Li Yuan-Chia: The Man behind the Archive. We’ll be looking at items from the LYC Collection and providing an insight into this archive, the material…

Launch of the Digitised Melland Schill Lectures

18:00 - 20:00 1 February 2016
MILC is proud to announce that in partnership with the School of Law and Manchester University Press, the University of Manchester Library has now digitised the historic Melland Schill…

Meet the Authors - Jonathan Geldart: 'The Thoughts of Chairmen Now'

13:00 - 14:00 1 February 2016
An interactive presentation and discussion on the paradox that China remains to be. Jonathan Geldart, author of The Thoughts of Chairmen Now and Notes from a Beijing coffee shop (a…

Collections encounter: 'I put a spell on you' The Moses Gaster collection

14:00 - 15:00 14 February 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect themselves against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into our…

Collections encounter: 'I put a spell on you' The Moses Gaster collection

14:00 - 15:00 17 February 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect themselves against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into our…

Investigating the role of microRNAs in autism susceptibility

16:00 - 17:00 17 February 2016
Audience: This talk is for all Please contact Emma Gowen (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk) to reserve a place. Thomas Bleazard "Investigating the role of microRNAs in autism susceptibility"…

Collections encounter: 'I put a spell on you' The Moses Gaster collection

14:00 - 15:00 19 February 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect themselves against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into our…

The IET & BCS Turing Lecture 2016

24 February 2016
The IET & BCS Turing Lecture 2016 in University Place, University of Manchester. L.T. B from 5.30pm The Internet of me: It’s all about my screens by Robert Schukai MBE , Head of Applied…

ESRC IAA showcase

13:00 - 16:00 25 February 2016
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) awarded the University of Manchester over £860k to deliver the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) until 2018. The IAA is being used to…

Tuesday Talks – at the Whitworth - On Tuesdays from 26 January - 1 March 2016

11:00 - 12:30 1 March 2016
Tuesday Talks return to the Whitworth Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary…

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