Secondary schools

Campus visit for school and college groups

14:00 - 15:30 5 March 2019
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…

Campus visit for school and college groups

14:00 - 15:30 6 March 2019
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…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 6 March 2019
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…

Princes in the Tower Study Day for Year 10s

09:30 - 14:30 6 March 2019
This unique event will provide students with an interest in History, Politics, English or Archaeology, an opportunity to act as detectives and use academic sources and historical documents…

Cafe Scientifique talk: The Human Voice

18:30 - 20:30 7 March 2019
The Human Voice – Prof Trevor Cox (University of Salford) Talking and singing comes naturally to most of us so it is easy to overlook how truly remarkable the human voice is. Mixing…

Healthcare Heroes – Inspiring Futures

09:30 - 13:00 7 March 2019
Target age group: Years 10-12 Hear from inspiring graduates and staff from our healthcare related courses who have taken an unusual career path or achieved something remarkable in…

Girls Night Out!

19:00 - 22:00 8 March 2019
Jodrell Bank's ever-popular Girls Night Out event returns in March 2019 with a special focus on Mars! You’ll get to meet Dr Natasha Stephen from the University of Plymouth, whose…

British Science Week: Science Show: A Jodrell Journey

9 - 10 March 2019
Science Show: A Jodrell Journey Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th March 11AM, 12AM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM Join us as we journey through the history and achievements of scientists at Jodrell Bank.…

British Science Week: Telescope Walking Tour

9 - 15 March 2019
Telescope Walking Tour Saturday 9th March – Friday 15th March 11:45AM (weekend only) & 3:15PM (everyday) Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tour as our friendly…

British Science Week: Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off!

9 - 10 March 2019
Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off! Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th March, 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Solar System and playing lots of games along the…

School of Chemistry students live on Twitter and Instagram

13:30 - 16:30 14 March 2019
We’re handing over control of our Social Media accounts to some of our students to give you an insight into what studying Chemistry at The University of Manchester is like. Get involved…

School Trip for Grown Ups - After Hours

18:00 - 21:00 14 March 2019
Relive your school days with an evening out at the Museum! Take part in activities inspired by our Learning Programme - but aimed this time at the ‘young at heart’. Just like the school…

Cafe Scientifique talk: Disease model in a dish – what else can stem cells do?

18:30 - 20:30 4 April 2019
We all know that stem cells have unique abilities to develop into different cell types that form our human body. Do you know that cells from a developed individual could also be ‘reprogrammed’…

Pre-16 Guided Campus Visit

11:00 - 13:00 23 April 2019
Secondary School students are welcomed to The University of Manchester campus to get a taste of university life, find out more about higher education and gain an insight into student…

MACBETH - Toil and Trouble: SOLD OUT

13:00 - 14:00 24 April 2019
Performance 1pm - 2pm Workshops 2.15pm - 3pm After a sell-out run in 2018 at The Martin Harris Centre, award-winning 1623 Theatre Company returns with their 60-minute adaptation…

Pre-16 Guided Campus Visit

11:00 - 13:00 24 April 2019
Secondary School students are welcomed to The University of Manchester campus to get a taste of university life, find out more about higher education and gain an insight into student…

Webinar: An Introduction to Clinical Bioinformatics

14:30 - 15:30 24 April 2019
Join the Clinical Bioinformatics webinar for an introduction to this new Postgraduate Certificate course. Title: Introduction to Clinical Bioinformatics and how it can further your…

MACBETH- Toil and Trouble: SOLD OUT

10:00 - 11:00 25 April 2019
Please note, this event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for this event, please call Emma Rayner on 0161 275 8950 or E-mail schoolsevents@manchester.ac.uk.…

Manchester is my World - After Hours

18:00 - 21:00 25 April 2019
We’re surrounded by nature, even in the heart of the city. Join us for an evening exploring the wilder side of our urban environment and launching the Greater Manchester City Nature…

City Nature Challenge campus walk

15:00 - 16:00 26 April 2019
Take part in the Greater Manchester City Nature Challenge. Join Curator of Botany Rachel Webster on a walk around campus to see what we can spot and identify using iNaturalist. 15 places,…

Who Cares? - 'A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester.'

2 May - 31 July 2019
A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester. A Heritage Futures Studio Residency at Manchester Museum 29th April - 31st July 2019 In…

MRC Come & See - Angela Saini on Science Journalism

16:00 - 17:00 8 May 2019
MRC Come & See are proud to introduce Angela Saini, award-winning journalist and author of highly acclaimed book Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong - and the New Research That's…

Pre-16 Guided Campus Visit

11:00 - 13:00 9 May 2019
Secondary School students are welcomed to The University of Manchester campus to get a taste of university life, find out more about higher education and gain an insight into student…

Careers in Humanitarianism Day 2019

08:30 - 17:00 10 May 2019
Get ready for our 6th Annual Careers in Humanitarianism Day! Are you considering a career in the humanitarian sector? If so, join us for a fantastic day of presentations, discussion…

Iftar at the Museum

18:00 - 22:30 16 May 2019
Manchester Museum is hosting its first annual Iftar in collaboration with the University of Manchester Muslim Chaplain. In the spirit of the month of Ramadan, the month of hospitality…

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