Events for prospective students

Daily Telescope Talks

22 August - 29 November 2020
Join a Telescope Talk where one of Jodrell Bank's friendly Explainers will tell you all about the might Lovell telescope. You’ll find out more about how the Grade 1 listed Telescope…

ESID Webinar - Gatekeepers and Gamechangers: How do Women Matter in Making Change?

15:00 - 16:00 19 November 2020
Using case studies from research conducted in Nepal, Bangladesh and Uganda this webinar will reveal how powerful women are critical actors in securing policy change and consolidating…

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…

GDI Webinar: A Discussion on the World Bank Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report 2020

16:30 - 18:00 25 November 2020
Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2020: Reversals of Fortune By the World Bank This edition of the biennial Poverty and Shared Prosperity report brings sobering news. The COVID-19 (coronavirus)…

ESID Webinar - The Politics of Managing Covid-19 in China and India: a Comparison

15:00 - 16:00 26 November 2020
India and China have responded very differently to the lives and livelihoods threats created by COVID-19 and they have experienced very different outcomes. This webinar explores 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…

SEERIH Science Spotlight: CLEAPPS

16:00 - 17:15 2 December 2020
This webinar in delivered by Jason Harding from CLEAPPS, for teachers to gain confidence in sources of information and resources, and approaches in managing risk in Primary Science,…

ESID webinar - The Politics of Addressing Africa's Urban Challenge

15:00 - 16:00 3 December 2020
Urbanisation is occurring at a faster rate in Africa than in any other continent. Whether countries are able to use this to achieve higher levels of economic development, & ensure more…

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…

GDI Webinar: A panel on the social and economic impact of Covid-19

15:30 - 17:00 9 December 2020
Covid-19 has defined 2020 and it's impact will long be felt after the year has ended. In this panel discussion, we will hear from three leading academics on how the pandemic has affected…

ESID webinar - The politics of learning reforms: How can governments be held to account?

15:00 - 16:15 10 December 2020
Developing countries have been more successful at widening access to education than raising learning outcomes partly because it is harder to build political support for learning reforms…

ESID webinar - The Politics of Building State Capacity in Africa: What Role for 'Pockets of Effectiveness'?

17 December 2020
Why do some parts of the state in developing countries function much more effectively than others? What role do these ‘pockets of effectiveness’ (PoEs) play in delivering development…

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…

Rochdale REAL Trust Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Welcome Meeting

15:45 - 16:30 13 January 2021
Join us online for a welcome meeting of the new Primary Science Network Meeting for Rochdale REAL Trust schools. Book through the REAL Trust by clicking 'Register now' under More Information.

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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