Events at The University of Manchester

Families

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

JMCE Seminar Series - Dr. Rachel Minto (University of Cardiff)

14:00 - 15:00 21 November 2018
Wednesday 21 November 2018, 14:00 @ University Place, 6.206 Speaker: Dr. Rachel Minto (University of Cardiff) Title: Re-wiring European Networks post-Brexit: Continuity and change from a multi-level perspective

Re-wiring European Networks post-Brexit: Continuity and change from a multi-level perspective (Dr. Rachel Minto - University of Cardiff)

14:00 - 15:00 21 November 2018
The Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE) Seminar Series

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:00 24 November 2018
Outdoor Art Club under 6s. Every Saturday (term time only), 10:30am-12noon. Free, no booking Play based sessions designed especially for little explorers set in our beautiful park.…

Art Sundays

11:00 - 15:00 25 November 2018
Explore our exhibitions then join us in the Learning Studio and make your own art piece in response to your favourite works. Use a range of playful materials as well as our Art Challenge…

Festive Arts & Crafts - Contact Theatre pops up at Manchester Museum

11:00 - 16:00 25 November 2018
Join Contact Theatre for an arts and crafts workshop, making your very own characters from their new festive family show – The Forest of Forgotten Discos. Followed by an exciting bear…

MACFEST 2018 Finale: Musical Extravaganza

14:00 - 16:30 25 November 2018
As MACFEST 2018 comes to a close, join us for a musical extravaganza and performance with artists from different Muslim countries. Artists: Gulcin Bulut, Masoud Ghasemi & Farshid Mahyari,…

Art Baby

10:00 - 15:00 26 November 2018
Free, no booking. Mondays 10am - 3pm. (term-time only) Creative journeys start here. Sensory play in the beautiful setting of the gallery designed especially for babies and their…

Early Years Atelier

10:00 - 15:00 26 November 2018
Weekly multi-sensory, messy play sessions for children under 5 in our new Clore Learning Studio This free, drop-in space is based on the early years philosophy of Reggio Emilia, where…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:00 1 December 2018
Outdoor Art Club under 6s. Every Saturday (term time only), 10:30am-12noon. Free, no booking Play based sessions designed especially for little explorers set in our beautiful park.…

The Frost Fair

11:00 1 - 19:00 2 December 2018
two-day celebration of winter, art and togetherness. Come one, come all and witness the weekend wonders of The Frost Fair to celebrate 250 years of the circus in Britain. Be astounded…

2019 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition - registration open

3 December 2018 - 28 January 2019
Do you know anyone in secondary school who likes cracking codes or solving puzzles? Or maybe you just know pupils who want to win some prizes? Registration for the 2019 Alan Turing…

2019 MathsBombe Competition - registration open

3 December 2018 - 30 January 2019
Do you know anyone in sixth form and secondary school who likes cracking codes or solving puzzles? Or maybe you just know pupils who want to win some prizes? Registration for the 2019…

Art Baby

10:00 - 15:00 3 December 2018
Free, no booking. Mondays 10am - 3pm. (term-time only) Creative journeys start here. Sensory play in the beautiful setting of the gallery designed especially for babies and their…

Early Years Atelier

10:00 - 15:00 3 December 2018
Weekly multi-sensory, messy play sessions for children under 5 in our new Clore Learning Studio This free, drop-in space is based on the early years philosophy of Reggio Emilia, where…

Free Entry for National Lottery Players - #ThanksToYou

3 - 9 December 2018
From 3 – 9 December, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre will be taking part in the Heritage Lottery Fund's #ThanksToYou celebrations by offering FREE Entry to everyone who plays the National…

The Linnean Society: Irene Manton Lecture 2018

17:00 - 19:00 4 December 2018
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in collaboration with The Linnean Society will host the 2018 Irene Manton lecture at The John Rylands Library. The lecture celebrates and…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 5 December 2018
Our popular Introduction to Astrophotography courses are returning this winter. Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop (co-presented by Jodrell…

JMCE Seminar Series 2018-19 SEMESTER I - Speaker: Dr. Mustafa Kutlay (City University)

14:00 - 15:00 5 December 2018
Wednesday 5 December 2018, 14:00 @ University Place, 6.206 Speaker: Dr. Mustafa Kutlay (City University) Title: Turkey in Turbulent Times: political institutions and economic development

Turkey in Turbulent Times: political institutions and economic development

14:00 - 15:00 5 December 2018
The Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE) Seminar Series

Home Educating Families' Afternoon at Manchester Museum: Investigating Nature

13:00 - 16:00 6 December 2018
Home Educating Families' Afternoon at Manchester Museum, Thursday 6 December 2018: Investigating Nature Explore the museum collections, meet experts, get your hands on real museum…

Lovell Lecture: Professor Tim O'Brien

19:30 - 21:00 6 December 2018
One Giant Leap: Jodrell Bank and the Race to the Moon By Professor Tim O’Brien July 2019 will mark fifty years since humans first set foot on another celestial body. In the run up…

Manchester Museum After Hours - Winter Market & MCR Live Takeover

18:00 - 22:00 6 December 2018
An evening of festive cheer awaits you. Come and find unique seasonal gifts for your friends and family from the traders of Levy Market. Wonder through the beautifully lit up atmosphere…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 6 December 2018
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Enhanced Humans?

11:00 - 16:00 7 December 2018
‘Enhanced Humans?’ is a collaborative pop-up exhibition created by University of Manchester MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies students exploring medical innovation, health and human…

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