Families

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…

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 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.…

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…

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…

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!…

Half-Term: Space Craft Activities!

29 May - 6 June 2021
Half-Term: Space Craft Activities! Saturday 29th May – Sunday 6th June Times: 10.30 – 12.30, 1:30-4:30 (Drop-in) Drop by our new giant tipi and have a go at some family craft activities…

UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: a look back and a look forward

14:00 - 16:00 7 June 2021
2021 has seen the start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a worldwide initiative to bring focus to ecosystem restoration and resilience. The University of Manchester invites…

UG Virtual Open Week

14 - 19 June 2021
Registrations are open for our next undergraduate virtual open week! Join us for live sessions about student life at Manchester, including how to choose your accommodation and apply…

Chocoholics Guide to the World and Secrets of Biomaterials

14:30 - 15:00 18 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to join our scientists in a virtual demonstration investigating the internal structure of chocolate bars…

Community Festival

18 - 20 June 2021
Our Community Festival returns for 2021 with a digital showcase of fun family-friendly activities that everyone can join in with, delivered straight to your school and home. This…

Community Mapping Day

13:00 - 14:00 18 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to help us map the way for prosthetic and orthopaedic surgeons to reach those in need of healthcare and…

Hearing Health Stories: Manchester Health and History

11:00 - 12:00 18 June 2021
The Museum of Medicine and Health invites two speakers, experts in their fields in the history of audiology and hearing health inequalities, Dr Katherine Conroy and Dr Dalia Tsimpida…

Let’s Dance: A dance programme for Museum Movers of all abilities

14:00 - 15:00 18 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to join Manchester Museum for Let’s Dance… We believe that there is no ‘right’ way to dance and that…

PLAY Live Baby

11:00 - 12:00 18 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021, the Whitworth invites you to come and play. These sessions are designed specifically for those who have had a baby…

Art for Inventions

12:00 - 13:00 19 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021, the Whitworth invites you to come and play. In this session we'll be exercising our creative brains, using art tools…

Chocoholics Guide to the World and Secrets of Biomaterials

14:30 - 15:00 19 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021, join our scientists in a virtual demonstration investigating the internal structure of chocolate bars to understand…

Memories of Manchester: Secrets of Student Life

13:00 - 14:00 19 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to join the Heritage team on Twitter for an exclusive look into life as a student at Manchester across…

Play Live

11:00 - 12:00 19 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021, the Whitworth invites you to come and play. These sessions are 45 minutes long are led by an Early Years play specialist…

The Multilingual Museum

14:00 - 15:00 19 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to join Manchester Museum for a live family friendly story-making and language sharing event using museum…

Frogs & Friends - Manchester Museum Made to Measure taster

11:00 - 12:00 20 June 2021
As part of The University of Manchester’s Community Festival 2021 we invite you to join Manchester Museum for a live virtual visit to the Vivarium - live animals gallery. Ever wondered…

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