Secondary schools

Half Term: Alien Hunt!

24 October - 1 November 2020
Aliens have arrived at Jodrell Bank! Seek them out across the site in our brand new scavenger hunt. Hunt them all and discover the hidden clue to finding life in space. Self-guided…

Half Term: Fancy Dress!

24 October - 1 November 2020
We know its hallowe’en soon and you may not be able to dress up and trick and treat like usual, so, this half term, we’re inviting children to visit us in their best fancy dress! We…

Romalyn Ante, Will Harris & Nina Mingya Powles

12:00 - 13:00 24 October 2020
Three exciting young poets read from their debut collections. What unites the work of all three is their exploration of the self, what it means to be multi-heritage in today’s world,…

Tayari Jones & Brit Bennett n conversation with Ellah P. Wakatama

16:00 - 17:00 24 October 2020
How do you live with the kind of secret that could explode someone’s entire life? In Tayari Jones’ Silver Sparrow, Dana and her mother have always known that James, their father and…

Ali Smith in conversation with Kamila Shamsie

14:00 - 15:00 25 October 2020
Well, that’s what art is, maybe. Something that impresses mysteriously on you and you don’t know why. Over the past four years, Ali Smith has created both a work of art and a chronicle…

Angela Davis & Jackie Kay in conversation

18:00 - 19:00 25 October 2020
Angela Davis is an icon who, for over 50 years, has inspired others through her political thinking, activism and leadership. One of the world’s most prominent social justice campaigners,…

“Real and Perceived Risks of Asteroid Impacts”

13:00 - 14:00 3 November 2020
The Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation presents Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons, Queen’s University Belfast. Asteroid and comet collisions with the Earth are a classic example of a…

Big Data in Social Science - The Cathie Marsh Institute at the 2020 Festival of Social Science

13:00 - 14:00 9 November 2020
Join leading researchers from the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research to discuss the newest threats and possibilities facing society in the age of big data, from disinformation…

Music, Health and Wellbeing Workshop (part of ESRC Festival 2020)

13:00 - 16:15 11 November 2020
This workshop is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the importance of musical participation in everyday life, especially for those in society who may struggle to be heard in…

A feminist perspective on the fight against antimicrobial resistance

12:00 - 12:45 18 November 2020
In support of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, The University of Manchester's 'Action on Antibiotic Drug Resistance' is delighted to announce that the Annual Lecture will be given by…

Let’s Talk about Food (online event)

11:00 - 12:00 19 November 2020
An In Conversation film with live Q&A, hosted by researchers in Humanities and Plant Sciences. Part of Being Human Festival Gain an insight into historical research by Dr Rachel Winchcombe…

Race, Roots and Resistance: The Black 14

18:00 - 19:00 23 November 2020
Over fifty years ago, fourteen Black football players from the University of Wyoming took a principled stand against racial injustice at great personal cost. Join us for our online…

Earth science matters - virtual event

13:00 - 16:00 25 November 2020
Join us for this is a bespoke programme to show how A level Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics are both applicable and essential to the study of the Earth and the environment. The…

How do Countries Fare after Major Earthquakes, and What can be done to Close the Inequality Gap?

13:00 - 14:00 1 December 2020
The Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation presents a webinar: How do Countries Fare after Major Earthquakes, and What can be done to Close the Inequality Gap? Dr. Domenico Lombardi…

Irene Manton Lecture 2020

17:00 - 19:00 3 December 2020
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in collaboration with The Linnean Society of London will host the 2020 Irene Manton lecture. Celebrating the significant contribution made…

Literature and Racism Panel Discussion (part of MACFEST)

17:00 - 18:00 7 December 2020
Join MACFEST for an exciting panel on Legacies of colonialism: Reading and Writing as a Resistance with Emily Zobel Marshall and Leyla Aboulela. A reader in Postcolonial Literature…

Manchester Live - Choosing What and Where to Study

17:00 - 18:00 13 January 2021
Tune in to receive top tips when choosing a degree programme and university. How do you make a decision when there are nearly 40,000 courses available at more than 370 Higher Education…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 20 January 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Live - Why Manchester?

19:00 - 20:00 20 January 2021
Tune in to find out everything you need to know about The University of Manchester. This webinar will explore the University's history and heritage, as well as the student experience,…

Letters to a President - A National Writing Competition for School Pupils

21 January - 30 April 2021
This spring the University of Manchester’s programme in American Studies is asking UK school students in Years 9- 13 to write “Letters to a President”, to the incoming US presidential…

Shake, Rattle and Roll: Communicating Lethal Risks

13:00 - 14:00 26 January 2021
The Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation presents Dr Carina Fearnley, Associate Professor in Science and Technology Studies, and the Director of the UCL Warning Research Centre.…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 27 January 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

Manchester Live - Student Life

17:00 - 18:00 27 January 2021
A recent graduate will be chatting all about student life at The University of Manchester, including everything from the Students' Union and student societies to sport, accommodation,…

Support 4 Students Online Event 2021

17:30 - 19:45 27 January 2021
This online, early evening event for prospective students and parents/carers covers the range of pastoral and financial support available, including Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 3 February 2021
We're offering students the opportunity to book a one-to-one session with a member of University staff! As we aren't currently visiting schools and colleges in person, Manchester Connect…

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