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Decarbonising Consumption in Manchester's COVID-19 recovery

17:00 - 18:30 20 April 2021
While the COVID-19 crisis has increased pressures on national resources and added urgent threats to public health, it has also provided a unique opportunity to rethink our priorities…

Horatio Clare in Conversation with Beth Underdown

19:00 - 20:00 20 April 2021
Join Horatio Clare and Beth Underdown as they discuss Horatio's latest book, Heavy Light, which tells the story of Horatio’s journey through mania, psychosis and treatment in a psychiatric…

In Conversation: How can we learn from the daily household behaviours of diverse communities in the UK?

12:30 - 13:30 20 April 2021
If we are to ‘build back better’, we need to rethink our approach to local policymaking to prevent the continued marginalisation of racialised communities. This means, as we look to…

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…

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Caleb Femi Hosted by Vanessa Kisuule

19:30 8 - 12:00 30 April 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Thursday 8 April 2021 and be available to watch until 30 April. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. A rising star on the British…

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Kazuo Ishiguro & Jackie Kay in Conversation

19:30 19 April - 12:00 17 May 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Mon 19 April 2021 and available to watch until 17 May. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. ‘Do you believe in the human heart?’…

Manchester Literature Festival Spring 2021 Online Events- Roger Robinson Hosted by Malika Booker

19:30 25 March - 12:00 30 April 2021
This event will be first broadcast at 7.30pm on Thursday 25 March 2021 and be available to watch until 30 April. The event will be pre-recorded and captioned. One of the most prominent…

Pandemic Mitigation and Crisis Management by Dr Elisa Pieri

13:00 - 14:00 20 April 2021
This paper is based on Dr. Pieri's research investigating pandemic preparedness and its social aspects (2016-19) and draws on her new book Pandemics (2021). In this talk, she will discuss…

Britain’s Sustainable Future - SEED Year 12 Virtual Visit Day: 21st April 1pm – 3pm (For KS5)

13:00 - 15:00 21 April 2021
Britain’s Sustainable Future: 21st April 1pm – 3pm (For KS5) This virtual event for your Year 12 pupils will introduce them to the interconnected subjects of Geography, Architecture,…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 21 April 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…

Alien Hunt!

24 April - 20 June 2021
Alien Hunt! Saturday 24th April – Sunday 20th June Aliens have arrived at Jodrell Bank! Seek them out across the site in our brand new scavenger hunt. Hunt them all and discover the…

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

24 April - 31 October 2021
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Saturday 25 September – Sunday 31 October The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s hugely popular Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at…

Daily Telescope Talks

24 April - 20 June 2021
Daily Telescope Talks Saturday 24th April – Sunday 20th June Join one of our expert Explainers for a short talk on the giant Lovell Telescope. You’ll learn all about its fascinating…

Novel Voices- Natasha Brown and Jarred McGinnis in Conversation with Ellah Wakatama

19:00 - 20:00 26 April 2021
Taking place between February and April 2021, Novel Voices is a five- part, online series featuring Ellah P. Wakatama in conversation with 10 debut authors who are helping to shape…

Manchester Access Programme - Research and Referencing Workshop

28 - 29 April 2021
This is a workshop for MAP students to help develop the skills needed to successfully complete their academic assignment and prepare for study at university. Students complete a post-event…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 16:00 28 April 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 Access Programme - Meet Your Tutor

6 May 2021
MAP students are supported by an Academic Tutor (a member of university staff or postgraduate researcher) to write a 1,500 word original essay on a subject of their choice. We provide…

Supporting the Supporters 2021

09:30 - 15:00 6 May 2021
This annual CPD event is aimed at professionals and supporters of care-experienced young people, including social workers, foster carers, personal advisors and designated teachers.…

Diggers and Builders - Writers as community activists

20:00 - 21:00 11 May 2021
Linda Brogan, Shamshad Khan, Peter Kalu and Jonny Wright discuss 'Diggers and Builders - Writers as community activists' We often forget that a compelling story can be the result of…

MRC Come & See: Prof Alan McNally on COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance

16:00 - 17:00 17 May 2021
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents one of the greatest global public health threats, endangering the effective prevention and treatment of common bacterial infections as well as…

Online Discussion: Community Responses to COVID-19 in Greater Manchester

17:00 - 18:30 18 May 2021
Policy@Manchester and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, present: Community Responses to COVID-19 in Greater Manchester How have communities across Greater Manchester responded…

Construction Talks

20 May - 18 June 2021
Construction Talks Every Thursday from 20th May – 18th June Talk Times: 11:30am and 3pm How do you go about building the UK’s largest concrete dome? Join Kier Construction’s Building…

Introduction to Access Manchester

16:45 - 17:15 25 May 2021
Join our introductory Access Manchester webinar to find out more about the access schemes we offer at The University of Manchester, plus ask us any questions you may have about our…

Collecting During Covid: Resist, Assist, Inspire (Online event)

19:00 - 20:30 27 May 2021
In 50 years' time or more, if anyone asks, "What was life like during the Covid-19 pandemic for Black, Asian and migrant communities in Greater Manchester?" we want to be able to answer.…

Family Stargazing online

27 May - 13 June 2021
Family Stargazing online Thursday 27th May, 6-7pm Sunday 13th June, 4-5pm An opportunity for the whole family to explore our solar system and beyond from the comfort of your own home!…

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