Events at The University of Manchester

Events for prospective students

Autumn lecture Manchester Medieval Society: Catherine Casson on 'Speculation, Compassion and Capitalism: Insights from Medieval English real estate markets'

18:00 19 October 2017
Autumn lecture Manchester Medieval Society: Catherine Casson on 'Speculation, Compassion and Capitalism: Insights from Medieval English real estate markets'

Beyond Dementia

28 July 2017 - 7 January 2018
Beyond Dementia Supporting active citizenship in those living with dementia 28 July – 7 January 2018 Beyond Dementia is a Collection Centre exhibition that explores the lived experience…

CIDRAL Public Lecture: Alejandro Tantanian: 'Private and Public Cultural Management in Argentina: Complementary or Opposing Models?'

17:00 - 19:00 19 October 2017
This event is part of CIDRAL's programme for the 2017/18 academic year, 'Constraints of Creativity'. Alejandro Tantanian (Artistic Director of the Teatro Cervantes – the Argentine…

Guided campus visits for Year 11 and 12

12:30 - 14:30 19 October 2017
Teachers of post-16 students may bring groups of their pupils to visit The University of Manchester campus, in order to get a taste of university life and experience first-hand the…

Raqs Media Collective: Twilight Language

30 September 2017 - 25 February 2018
Raqs Media Collective: Twilight Language 30 September 2017 – 25 February 2018 The first major UK exhibition by Raqs Media Collective at the Whitworth and throughout Whitworth Park…

The Tabley House Collection

13:00 1 April - 13:00 29 October 2017
As a university of Manchester country house collection, The Tabley House Collection showcases a permanent exhibition of early British modern masters alongside interchanging displays…

Time and Space in China: The Urban World of Beijing in Photographs

16 October - 10 November 2017
This photographic exhibition present the on-going changes of Beijing; changes that not only refer to the surface of urban space, but also many aspects of people’s daily life and their…

Half Term: AutumnFest at Jodrell Bank

21 October - 5 November 2017
Join us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Every Saturday and Sunday from 21 October – 5 November,…

Half Term: Telescope Tours

15:00 21 October - 12:00 5 November 2017
Join one of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's friendly explainers for a walk around the base of the Lovell Telescope. Find out more about how it works, its history, and some of its research.…

Science Spectacular

11:00 - 16:00 21 October 2017
The Manchester Science Festival is coming and The University of Manchester is playing host to our annual family science fun day: Science Spectacular! Join our scientists for a fun-filled…

Half Term: Meet the Expert

13:00 23 October - 12:00 3 November 2017
Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll get to find out about their work and have the chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted the…

Part of Manchester Science Festival- Kyle D Evans - Born to Sum

19:30 - 21:00 23 October 2017
Join the maths muso and guitar-slinging geek himself, as he takes you on a comedic romp through pop music. Pointing out the maths ideas hiding in your favourite tunes, he’ll point out…

CIDRAL Public Lecture: Tim Ingold: 'The Creativity of Habit'

17:00 - 19:00 24 October 2017
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the new year.

Institute for Fiscal Studies

16:00 - 18:00 24 October 2017
16:00-18:00, room ...

Accomodation Tours

10:30 - 12:00 25 October 2017
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 November and March, from 10.30am until…

Adults Returning to Education Session

09:00 - 14:00 25 October 2017
Adult learners who are considering returning to education to pursue a degree, or who have already applied to Manchester, can sign up for an Adults Returning to Education Session. This…

Undergraduate Guided Visit

13:30 - 15:30 25 October 2017
Can’t come to one of our open days? Join us for one of our regular guided visits of our campus instead, and get a feel for the facilities, amenities and atmosphere you’ll enjoy as a…

CIDRAL Performance-Lecture: Judaica Project: 'Bodies of Song'

16:30 - 19:00 26 October 2017
This event is part of CIDRAL's programme for the 2017/18 academic year, 'Constraints of Creativity'. The Judaica Project is an AHRC-funded project that proposes and tests a new method…

CIDRAL Public Lecture: Enrico Terrinoni: 'Awaking the “plultiple”: translating Joyce’s Finegans Wake into Infinitalian'

14:00 - 15:30 26 October 2017
This event is part of CIDRAL's programme for the 2017/18 academic year, 'Constraints of Creativity'. Enrico Terrinoni (Professor of English Literature, Università per Stranieri di…

Family Stargazing Night

18:30 - 21:30 26 October 2017
Families are invited to join us for an unmissable after-hours evening of stargazing at Jodrell Bank. -A wonderful opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate…

Global Development Institute Annual Lecture with Prof Dani Rodrik

17:00 - 18:30 26 October 2017
The Global Development Institute is pleased to present Prof Dani Rodrik of Harvard University to present the Global Development Institute Annual Lecture. Prof Rodrik will discuss the…

Thursday Lates: WYC Speaks: In Black and White

18:00 - 20:00 26 October 2017
Eclectic late-night openings until 9pm every Thursday, with music, performances, talks and screenings Start the weekend early with our Thursday Lates – a series of sociable, after…

Uncovering the Reformation - curator tour

11:15 - 11:45 26 October 2017
Take a trip with a curator round our fascinating exhibition, which includes a letter hand written by Martin Luther among other fascinating items. Discover how Martin Luther, Henry…

C'mon baby light my pyre

14:00 - 15:00 27 October 2017
The Reformation era witnessed the death of many people for their religious views. Through items in the collection we’ll bring to life the terrifying world of religious conflict during…

The Reformation: who gives a fig?

18:00 - 20:00 31 October 2017
Prepare to be challenged and enlightened as we mark the 500th Anniversary of The Reformation and ask; 'does it still matter?' We welcome academics Dr John Morgan from The University…

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