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A Stone's Throw

18 April - 17 July 2016
In this photographic exhibition, Manchester photographer John Shinnick has captured the words and voices of people who interact with the centre of Manchester, a metaphorical stone’s…

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…

Climate Control

11 May - 18 September 2016
We hear about climate change on the news and in the newspapers. Climate change is happening all around us, but this isn’t the time to ignore it, it’s the time to get really, really,…

Families Group

15:30 - 18:30 15 July 2016
A great opportunity to meet other students and their families, as well as keep yours entertained! The Families Group is the perfect place for the whole family to chill out, with plenty…

Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 15 July 2016
Finds Liaison

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 15 July 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

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…

methods@manchester Summer School: Statistical analysis of social networks

12:30 11 - 13:00 15 July 2016
This is an introduction to statistical analysis of networks. While no strict prerequisites are assumed, you might find it helpful to have some basic knowledge of social network analysis…

methods@manchester Summer School: Structural Equation Modelling Using Mplus

11 - 15 July 2016
This is a hands-on course intended for applied doctoral or post-doctoral researchers who are familiar with regression methods and who want to broaden and deepen their range of analytical…

New Arrivals

12 March - 20 November 2016
This exhibition brings together a selection of works that have recently been brought into the Whitworth’s collection. Highlighting a contemporary and diverse approach to drawing, they…

Nico Vascellari

25 February - 18 September 2016
Nico Vascellari’s major work, Bus de la Lum draws on the ancient powers of the forest. Light, video and sound explore the legend of a natural cavity located within the woodland of the…

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.…

Tibor Reich

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

TIR Seminar Series

13:00 - 14:00 15 July 2016
15th July 2016 - Host: Professor Giulio Cossu *Please Note: This Seminar will be held in Michael Smith Lecture Theatre Seminar: External Guest, Professor Stephen Tapscott Fred Hutchinson…

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…

Film at 5: Frozen

17:00 16 July 2016
We will be showing a different movie every evening at 5pm at our pop-up cinema in the Students’ Union. So come and relax after a busy day on campus and check out a free film with popcorn and pizza on us.

Take Me Back to Manchester Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 16 July 2016
In 1872, Maharajah, an Asian Elephant, walked from Edinburgh to his new home in Belle Vue Zoo with his keeper Lorenzo Lawrence. Oliver East, a Manchester-based artist, walked the same…

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

13:00 - 14:00 16 July 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…

Magic Carpet: A Tadpole’s Tale

10:30 - 11:30 17 July 2016
Free, for active toddlers, parents, grandparents and carers. (Younger siblings welcome too) Book one week in advance on mcrmuseum.eventbrite.com or 0161 275 2648 after 2pm Story making and activity session

Mondays: Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth

10:30 18 July - 12:30 19 December 2016
Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth. Try these workshops – led by artists, dancers and musicians – and let your toddler discover, explore, create and play. Each Monday:…

Baby Explorer interactive story and sensory play sessions

10:30 - 11:15 19 July 2016
Our specially devised stories, inspired by our collections, include music, songs, props and real objects, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. Sessions…

Baby Explorer interactive story and sensory play sessions

11:30 - 12:15 19 July 2016
Our specially devised stories, inspired by our collections, include music, songs, props and real objects, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. Sessions…

Debates within Iranian Socialism: Historiography, Ideology and Praxis after the Second World War

15:00 19 - 17:00 20 July 2016
Co-organised by Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi (University of Manchester) and Dr Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi (University of Manchester) Provisional Programme – Subject to Change. Please…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 19 July 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Musical Baby Explorers

13:00 - 13:45 19 July 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 Please…

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