Events for prospective students

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…

GDI Lecture Series: Property, institutions, and social stratification in Africa with Franklin Obeng-Odoom

17:00 - 18:30 6 March 2019
The Global Development Institute is pleased to host Associate Professor Franklin Obeng-Odoom as part of the GDI Lecture Series, talking about: Property, institutions, and social stratification…

International Women's Day: Balance For Better

13:00 - 15:00 6 March 2019
Join us as Dr Jess Wade, scientist and equality campaigner, visits The University of Manchester to give a public talk as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations. Jess tirelessly…

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interest in History, Politics, English or Archaeology, an opportunity to act as detectives and use academic sources and historical documents…

Statistics Careers Event

13:30 6 March - 16:00 6 May 2019
This year's annual Statistics Careers Event (kindly sponsored by the RSS Manchester Local Group) will take place on Wednesday, 6th March 2019, 1.30-4.00 pm in the Alan Turing Building,…

University Accommodation Tours

09:30 - 13:00 6 March 2019
Want to have a look at your potential future home? We run accommodation tours* of some of our halls of residence on most Wednesday mornings from November until the end of March, between…

Air Quality Challenges; Governance and Good Health

13:00 - 18:30 7 March 2019
Society of Legal Scholars in association with the UK Environmental Law Association and Weightmans A Half Day Conference Confirmed Speakers: Veneta Cooney – Consultant Physician in…

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…

Chinese Brush Painting

18:00 - 20:00 12 March 2019
Join us for our Chinese painting drop-in sessions, a new initiative with brush painting artist Stephen Woolley. Whether you would like to learn a new skill or are more experienced but…

Tuesday Talks: Emma Hart

11:00 - 12:30 12 March 2019
Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary art. The series is a collaboration…

From Shore to Shore - a powerful new drama with great food and live music

18:00 - 20:00 13 March 2019
The Confucius Institute extends an invitation to an exclusive showing of the From Shore to Shore play on campus. Three stories, three lives, three journeys, to find a place called…

Guided Campus Visit

13:30 - 15:30 13 March 2019
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…

The 2019 Dorothy Emmet Lecture

18:15 - 19:30 13 March 2019
The Philosophy Department at the University of Manchester is proud to present the 2019 Dorothy Emmet Lecture: Professor Clare Chambers (University of Cambridge) "Against Marriage:…

University Accommodation Tours

09:30 - 13:00 13 March 2019
Want to have a look at your potential future home? We run accommodation tours* of some of our halls of residence on most Wednesday mornings from November until the end of March, between…

JRRI Annual Lecture 2019. Jenny Uglow: 'Walter Crane: Fairytales, Manchester and Utopian Socialism'

17:30 - 19:30 14 March 2019
The 2019 JRRI Annual Lecture is presented by historian and writer, Jenny Uglow. Walter Crane: Fairytales, Manchester and Utopian Socialism Walter Crane, Director of the Manchester…

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…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 17 March 2019
This event is now SOLD OUT. Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public.…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 19 March 2019
This event is now SOLD OUT. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The…

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