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EPSRC Open Meeting – Plenary Talk by Prof Lynn Gladden, EPSRC Exec Chair

12:00 - 13:00 18 February 2020
Prof Lynn Gladden, EPSRC Executive Chair, will be hosting an open meeting at the University on Tuesday 18th February 2020. The meeting will include a formal presentation around the…

Confucius Institute Talk: Contemporary Chinese Printmaking

16:30 - 17:30 19 February 2020
To celebrate the launch of our contemporary Chinese woodblock print exhibition 'The Soul of the Black Earth', we will be joined by artist Dr Weimin He from Oxford. Dr He is one of the…

Engagement@Manchester: Creating Accessible STEM Outreach Activities

13:00 - 14:30 19 February 2020
In the last few years, a number of projects in the Faculty of Science and Engineering have aimed to make science accessible and engaging for young people with sensory impairments. In…

Grubtime Natter

12:30 - 13:30 19 February 2020
Grubtime Natter Wednesday 19 February 12.30-1.30pm Sylvia’s Space Scarabs, Moths and Spiders – find out more about some of the stories of the beasts featured in Beauty and the Beasts…

POSTPONED: MRC Come & See – Professor Phil Manning on Dinosaurs and Climate Change

16:00 - 17:00 3 March 2020
Unfortunately this event has had to be postponed, however a new date will be arranged shortly.

Air quality in Manchester: holding our breath?

12:00 - 13:30 5 March 2020
Join Policy@Manchester and Centre for Cities for an in-depth look at air pollution in Manchester. Toxic air is now the biggest environmental risk of early death in the UK. Long and…

International Women's Day: Each for Equal

13:00 - 15:00 5 March 2020
‘GIRLS COUNT: Equity in STEM’ Please join us on Thursday, 5 March, 1.00pm – 3.00pm We are delighted that Anita Shervington, Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow and Director of Community…

Institute for Fiscal Studies Public Talk: – hosted by The University of Manchester - 'Should the government stay out of our kitchen?'

17:00 - 20:45 11 March 2020
Over the last few years the government has introduced a number of policies aimed at altering people's diets - with the most notable new addition being the soft drinks levy. In this…

Manchester Rheumatology Afternoon meeting: March 2020 - Dr Nazia Chaudhuri - 'Rheumatological interstitial lung disease'

14:30 - 16:45 13 March 2020
The MRA meetings are monthly educational rheumatology meetings, which will be of interest for anyone working in clinical or research fields related to rheumatology or musculoskeletal…

Confucius Institute Talk: Xian Xinghai - The People’s Composer

18:00 - 19:00 16 March 2020
Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century. Thanks to his hardworking nature and international education, he composed numerous music pieces…

Cancelled. Grubtime Natter

12:30 - 13:30 18 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Jessica Harrison-Hall: China - a History in Objects [cancelled]

12:00 - 13:30 19 March 2020
China’s history and geography are wonderfully rich and varied, yet it is neither as self-contained nor as isolated as is often thought. China’s written past and its material culture…

Creative Conversations: John McGrath and Lemn Sissay

18:00 - 19:20 25 March 2020
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This event has now been postponed. Please see further information here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/coronavirus-update--17-march-2020/

Manchester Rheumatology Afternoon meeting: April 2020 - Professor Nelson-Piercy - 'Pregnancy and rheumatological conditions'

14:30 - 16:45 17 April 2020
The MRA meetings are monthly educational rheumatology meetings, which will be of interest for anyone working in clinical or research fields related to rheumatology or musculoskeletal…

Cancelled: Jodrell Bank: 75 Years of science

20 April - 13 November 2020
-Please note that these events have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak- 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Jodrell Bank Observatory. Since 1945, this globally significant…

Jam and Magic Lanterns: A Victorian Year with the Leicesters of Tabley - A Talk

17:00 - 18:30 21 April 2020
You are cordially invited by Lord and Lady de Tabley, their children - John, Catherine, Meriel, Eleanor and Margaret - and their beloved dog Trim (watch your ankles as he’s inclined…

Cancelled: Stars and Stones

2 May - 7 October 2020
-Please note that these events have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak- 2nd May, 13th May, 24th June, 11th July, 9th September and 7th October Stars and Stones offers…

Rob Greenfield Presents: Be The Change

18:00 - 21:00 7 May 2020
You’re just 1 in 7 billion people in a very confusing time on Earth. Is it possible for you to make a difference? Is it worth trying? Rob Greenfield’s answer to these questions is a…

CANCELLED: Ramsden Gybbon-Monypenny Commemorative Lecture: Val Fraser (Essex) on Gordon Brotherston

16:00 - 18:00 13 May 2020
Ramsden Gybbon-Monypenny Commemorative Lecture jointly organised by Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Val Fraser…

Grubtime Natter - The Miniature Muse. Insects in Art and Culture

12:30 - 13:30 20 May 2020
Wednesday 20 May 12.30-1.30pm Sylvia’s Space Scarabs, Moths and Spiders – find out more about some of the stories of the beasts featured in Beauty and the Beasts – have your lunch…

The Children of Extinction: An Evening of Dinosaur Philosophy with Dr. Leonard Finkelman

18:00 - 21:00 21 May 2020
What do philosophy and dinosaurs have in common? Join us for an evening with Dr. Leonard Finkelman to find out how philosophy can help improve our understanding of the earth’s past…

RBKS and the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection - A Talk by Rachel Midgely

19:00 - 20:30 2 June 2020
Rachel Midgley’s talk introduces Rachel Kay Shuttleworth (1886- 1967), maker, collector and the founder of the famous National Trust textile collection and the last member of the Shuttleworth…

Racism, Science & Academia

17:00 - 18:00 30 June 2020
Join us on Tuesday, 30 June at 5pm for a discussion about Racism, Science & Academia with Science Journalist and Author, Angela Saini. Prof Tony Heagerty, Head of School of Medical…

Sexual Violence on University Campuses

17:00 - 18:30 14 September 2020
Shamus Khan & Jennifer Hirsch, authors of Sexual Citizens, In conversation with Dr Caroline M Parker In SEXUAL CITIZENS: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus, Columbia…

Brilliant and Black presents Gary Younge

13:00 - 15:00 1 October 2020
In Celebration of BHM 2020 The University of Manchester is proud to present: “Brilliant and Black” with Professor Gary Younge The month of October has been celebrated as Black History…

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