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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…

GM Connected Health Ecosystem: COSMIC-19 and EMBRaCE Projects

10:30 - 12:00 18 May 2021
The second Connected Health Ecosystem of 2021 will be held virtually on Tuesday 18th May, 10.30-12.00. The meeting is centred on two new projects in connected health that are led…

Making the Unknown Knowable

15:00 29 April - 16:30 27 May 2021
Making the unknown knowable has always been located at the heart of scientific activity. Yet, whether the goal is to understand extreme environments, outer space or the universe (Helmreich,…

Xiaodong Lin, Magdalena Wong & Derek Hird - Masculinities in China and Chinese Masculinities: Roundtable Discussion

12:30 - 13:30 18 May 2021
In this discussion-focused event, the MCI has invited speakers Dr Xiaodong Lin (University of York) and Dr Magdalena Wong (Independent scholar), as well as discussant Dr Derek Hird…

Digital Futures - Digital Trust and Security Seminar with Guest Speaker Neil Jones, Head of Cybersecurity and Innovation, Greater Manchester Police

12:45 26 May 2021
We are delighted to announce Neil Jones, Head of Cybersecurity and Innovation, Greater Manchester Police as a guest speaker for the upcoming Digital Trust & Security Seminar Series,…

Inspiration for a Fair Future for All - Andy Burnham

14:00 - 14:45 10 June 2021
Mayor Andy Burnham to address BA Social Sciences students at the University of Manchester About this event What is a fair future for all, and how can the students of today be a part…

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…

Beyond the Avant-Garde? Rethinking the Vanguard in British Music since 1970

09:30 - 17:00 9 July 2021
This one-day symposium looks at avant-garde music in the UK since 1970, covering Bowie, post-punk, modernist composition, electronic dance music and more. The 1970s is recognised as…

International Online Symposium – “Travel in a modernizing world (1700-1840): Materiality, Transformation and Representation”

12 - 13 July 2021
The conference is part of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Project Travel in Tokugawa Period Japan (1603-1868): Identity, Nation and Social Transformation led by Dr. Sonia Favi (2019-2021).…

Force of Nature

11:00 21 July - 16:00 29 August 2021
Get close to nature and explore our collections this summer with free, family activities with Manchester Museum. From fascinating fossils, to up close and personal encounters with…

21st century nature collecting

10:00 - 11:30 23 July 2021
How did scientists collect nature samples in the past? How is it different today? Compare different types of museum collecting, then become a citizen scientist and explore the nature…

Star Hunters Trail

24 July - 31 October 2021
Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail 24 July – 17 October (Weekends only) Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger hunt. Find the hidden constellations across…

GM Connected Health Ecosystem: Digital Transformation & Ageing in Greater Manchester

10:00 - 12:00 26 July 2021
The next Connected Health Ecosystem of 2021 will be held virtually on Monday 26 July, 10.00-12.00. The Ecosystem event will feature presentations from the projects, and will offer…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 28 July 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:45 - 12:00 28 July 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 29 July 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:45 - 12:00 4 August 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 5 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 11 August 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 12 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 18 August 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 19 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Half-Term: Operation Earth science show

9 September 2021
Half-Term: Operation Earth science show Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October Show Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm Our Earth is feeling a little under the weather and is going to…

Materials PDRA Conference 2021

13:30 16 - 16:00 17 September 2021
The purpose of the event is to showcase our PDRAs’ research to help connect PDRAs and foster collaboration between different research groups. You will also hear about the range of…

Telescope Talks

25 September - 31 October 2021
Telescope Talks 25th September- 31st October (Weekends Only) Times: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm Come and join one of our Explainers for a talk about the Lovell telescope. You’ll…

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