Events for prospective students

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…

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…

Thank You Week at Jodrell Bank

11 - 17 December 2017
Thank You Week at Jodrell Bank FREE ADMISSION to the Discovery Centre! 11-17 December From 11 – 17 December, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be taking part in the Heritage Lottery…

Thank You Week: Garden Tours

11:30 11 - 12:00 15 December 2017
Thank You Week: Garden Tours Monday 11 – Friday 15 December, 11:30 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is offering…

Thank You Week: Telescope Walking Tours

11 - 17 December 2017
hank You Week: Telescope Walking Tours Monday 11 – Friday 15 December, 14:30 Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 December, 11:00 and 14:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week…

CIDRAL Public Lecture: Peter Marx: 'Cartographing the “long” 19th century: between innovation and residues'

18:00 - 20:00 12 December 2017
This event is part of CIDRAL's programme for the 2017/18 academic year, 'Constraints of Creativity'. Peter Marx (Professor of Theatre and Media Studies, University of Cologne) will…

Accomodation Tours

10:30 - 12:00 13 December 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…

An Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 13 December 2017
Following on from the success of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre's popular Astrophotography Nights, we’re delighted to be running three new Introduction to Astrophotography courses this…

GDI Lecture: Dr Irene Guijt on Evidence for Influencing: Balancing research integrity and campaign strategy in Oxfam

17:00 - 18:30 13 December 2017
The Global Development Institute Lecture Series is pleased to present Dr Irene Guijt, Oxfam, to discuss "Evidence for Influencing: Balancing research integrity and campaign strategy…

Thank You Week: Craft Activities

11:00 16 - 16:00 17 December 2017
Thank You Week: Craft Activities Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th December, 11:00 – 16:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery…

Thank You Week: Stars Science Shows

12:00 16 - 15:00 17 December 2017
Thank You Week: Stars Science Show Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 December, 12:00 and 15:00 As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Thank You Week (11- 17 December), Jodrell Bank Discovery…

Manchester Stammering Support Group meeting

18:45 - 21:00 10 January 2018
This is a support group for people who stammer. Room bookings and other organisational aspects are handled by Max Gattie, an ESRC-funded PhD student researching stammering at the University…

Guided campus visits for Year 8 and 9

11:00 - 13:00 11 January 2018
Teachers of pre-16 students may bring groups of their pupils to visit The University of Manchester campus in order to get a taste of university life, find out more about higher education…

Manchester Museum Tour in Spanish

11:00 - 12:00 13 January 2018
From 2018 we are proud to offer free foreign language tours aimed at native speakers and students of any level of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese . The tours will encompass all of our…

Advanced Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 17 January 2018
New for 2018, this advanced course offers Astrophotographers the chance to extend their knowledge and help them achieve breath-taking night sky photography. The session follows on…

Manchester Stammering Support Group meeting

18:45 - 21:00 24 January 2018
This is a support group for people who stammer. Room bookings and other organisational aspects are handled by Max Gattie, an ESRC-funded PhD student researching stammering at the University…

Uncovering the Reformation - curator tour

11:15 - 11:45 25 January 2018
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…

Stargazing Night

19:00 - 22:00 27 January 2018
You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate the skies, locate the stars using a variety of tools from planispheres…

Careers in Audiology

10:00 - 12:00 29 January 2018
Join our Audiology students, staff and employers to find out about the range of rewarding careers in Audiology. Audiology is the healthcare science of hearing and balance disorders.…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 30 January 2018
Teachers can arrange for their post-16 students to visit The University of Manchester campus to support them with the Extended Project qualification for their students. The Extended…

Accomodation Tours

10:30 - 12:00 31 January 2018
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 31 January 2018
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 31 January 2018
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…

Extended Project Qualification Visit

09:45 - 15:00 1 February 2018
Teachers can arrange for their post-16 students to visit The University of Manchester campus to support them with the Extended Project qualification for their students. The Extended…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell

19:30 - 21:00 1 February 2018
The Curious Case of the Pulsating Star Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jocelyn Bell Burnell to Jodrell Bank for our first Lovell Lecture…

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