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'Science and the City: Scientific Societies and the Urban Public in 19th Century Hungary’

16:00 - 17:00 2 February 2016
This seminar is part of the CHSTM Seminar Series Feb-May 2016. …

Astrophotograhy Night at Jodrell Bank

19:30 18 January 2016 - 21:00 18 January 2017
Come along to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre for an informal and fun evening of Astrophotography. You'll enjoy an Introduction to Astrophotography workshop (co-presented by Dr. Ant Holloway…

Baby Explorer interactive story and sensory play sessions

10:30 - 12:15 2 February 2016
10.30-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm Our specially devised stories, inspired by our collections, include music, songs, props and real objects, supported by a range of playful sensory…

Breaking News

12:00 - 13:00 2 February 2016
What the Papers Say Filling over 1,100 boxes, the archive of the Guardian newspaper is one of the Library’s largest and most significant archives, but until now it has been very poorly…

Cities as Complex Systems: Intelligent Future Cities

18:00 - 19:30 2 February 2016
Join a panel of world leading thinkers, policy makers and academics for an evening of debate and discussion on data, intelligence and future cities: Peter Allen (Cranfield School of…

CRES Seminar: The Anatomy of the Russian Elite

17:00 - 18:30 2 February 2016
All are welcome to attend the next Cross-Disciplinary Russian and Eurasian Studies Network (CRES) Research Seminar with Professor Peter Rutland (Leverhulme Visiting Professor, University…

English Corner

13:00 - 14:30 2 February 2016
Drop-in, free, adults Free English conversation classes using the Museum’s collection as inspiration for discussion.

Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop: Dr Katrin Millock

13:00 - 14:00 2 February 2016
Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop http://www.parisschoolofeconomics.eu/en/millock-katrin/

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 2 February 2016
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…

General practice careers evening

17:30 - 20:00 2 February 2016
An event about the application process, experiences of trainees and the diverse range of career opportunities available come along to the general practice careers evening co-ordinated…

Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed

8 October 2015 - 17 April 2016
A groundbreaking exhibition of over 60 animal mummies showing how modern science can help explain this ancient practice. Mummies of jackals, crocodiles, cats and birds are displayed…

Greater Manchester Higher- University of Manchester Campus visit. Year 8/9

2 February 2016
This one day event is designed to give Year 8 and Year 9 learners an opportunity to reflect on their options for the future, in advance of choosing their GCSE options. Learners will…

Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World

21 January - 21 August 2016
Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped the lives of everyone from kings and…

Musical Baby Explorers

13:00 - 13:45 2 February 2016
Join us for live music and songs inspired by our collections, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. A space to play, share and discover together…

One-day conference: Representation in Science and Art

10:00 - 17:00 2 February 2016
A one-day workshop organised by Philosophy. Attendance is free, but you must register by emailing helen.beebee@manchester.ac.uk by Thursday 28 January. Speakers: Julia Sanchez-Dorado…

Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: A free online course to learn about Earth science.

18 January - 21 February 2016
This course focuses on a basic science understanding that demonstrates how the processes on Earth (including biological processes) lead to natural climate changes that have shaped the…

Professor John Denham on English Identity and Politics

12:30 - 14:00 2 February 2016
Dear all, The Democracy and Elections group are pleased to invite you to a lunchtime event : Is there an English Question? Professor John Denham on English Identity and Politics…

Saving a Century

8 January - 24 March 2016
'Saving a Century', curated by leading architectural historian Gavin Stamp, uses archive photographs and material from over 50 years of the The Victorian Society's fight to save historic…

Sociology seminar: 'Can brands save the world?' On the ethical projects of commercial communications - Dan Welch

14:00 - 15:00 2 February 2016
Corporations increasingly draw upon notions of sustainable consumption to address consumers, employees and other stakeholders. The paper draws upon primary research into the commercial…

The Phantoms of Congo River: Photographs by Nyaba Ouedraogo : Manchester Museum

11 September 2015 - 10 April 2016
Nyaba L. Ouedraogo is a self-taught photographer born in Burkina Faso, and now working and living between Paris and West Africa. The Phantoms of the Congo River is a photography exhibition…

The Study at Manchester Museum

11 September 2015 - 31 December 2016
Big ideas. Singular collaborations. Strange and wonderful things. Exhibitions and events with some of the most interesting people we know. And somewhere that brings them all together.…

They Said, We Said

11 January - 29 April 2016
?'They Said, We Said' is a collection of artwork produced by members of Pure Studio, an arts facility based in Stockport that helps its members, all of whom have a learning disability,…

Tibor Reich

29 January - 29 August 2016
A celebration of post-war design alongside an exhibition of Wallpaper from the Whitworth's collection

Wallpaper

29 January - 4 September 2016
Continuing the celebration of post-war design this show features highlights from the Whitworth’s collection of 1950s and 60s wallpapers. At the heart of the exhibition are papers from…

The rise of a university: industry, engineering and science (Heritage Tour)

13:00 - 14:00 3 February 2016
This tour takes visitors on a journey from the height of the industrial revolution to the white heat of 1960s scientific and technological innovation. Our guides explain the history…

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