Events for prospective students

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…

Greater Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

10:30 - 12:30 22 June 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Greater Manchester schools who don't belong to another network will take place remotely online this summer. Register by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Guardian Live: The importance of newsroom diversity, with Gary Younge

13:00 - 14:00 22 June 2021
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library holds the entire archive of the Manchester Guardian. In this series of events to mark the Guardian bicentenary, panels of UoM academics…

Manchester Central Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 22 June 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Manchester MSA schools will take place remotely online this summer. Register by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Online Talk: Reaching my career goals - architect Jing Wu answers your questions!

13:00 - 14:00 22 June 2021
For our second talk with a specific career focus, we are welcoming Mr Jing Wu, who has ample experience in the architectural and engineering industry in Europe and Asia. He will share…

Manchester Access Programme - Meet Your Tutor

23 June 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…

Online Workshops: Operation Earth

23 June - 14 July 2021
Online Workshop Series: Operation Earth Every Wednesday 23rd June – 14th July (4 workshops) 10:30 – 11:30 In November 2021 the UK will host the UN Climate Change conference (COP 26)…

Rochdale Catholic Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 23 June 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Rochdale Catholic schools will take place remotely online this summer. Register by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Bolton Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 24 June 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Bolton (BoSCEP) schools will take place remotely online this summer. Register by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Rochdale REAL Trust Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 28 June 2021
Join us for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Rochdale REAL Trust schools which will take place remotely online. Book your place by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Stockport Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 29 June 2021
Join us for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Stockport schools which will take place remotely online. Book your place by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Trafford AM Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

10:30 - 12:30 30 June 2021
Join us for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Trafford (TTSA) schools which will take place remotely online. Book your place by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Trafford PM Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 30 June 2021
Join us for our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Trafford (TTSA) schools which will take place remotely online. Book your place by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Tameside AM Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

10:30 - 12:30 1 July 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Tameside schools will take place remotely online this summer. Register via Eventbrite by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Tameside PM Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Summer Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 1 July 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Tameside schools will take place remotely online this summer. Register via Eventbrite by clicking "Register here" under "More information".

Exchanges: Recent Additions to the Collection

2 July 2021 - 1 May 2022
Exchanges sets art and artists together, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in opposition – always with insight and intention. In this evolving exhibition, art that has recently been…

The Guardian and the Irish Question: Evolution of Newspaper and Nation

19:00 - 20:00 8 July 2021
Join researcher Katherine Davies and Dr Janette Martin, curator of our new exhibition Manchester’s Guardian, as they explore the Guardian’s reporting on the complex subject of Irish…

Manchester Access Programme - University Life Conference

22 - 30 July 2021
Students on MAP attend the University Life Conference to discover the fun, social side of university life including what extracurricular events and activities they can get involved in as a student at university.

Time & Autism: Are we asking the right questions?

10:45 - 15:45 23 July 2021
Time is fundamental to how we experience and interact with the world. Some autistic people may experience differences in how they understand and perceive time. Why any differences occur,…

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…

Summer Holidays: Space Crafts

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Space Crafts 24 July – 30 August Join us in our new Tipi to discover your creative side and have a go at space themed making and drawing activities. Space Crafts…

Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail 24 July – 30 August Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger hunt. Find the hidden constellations across the Jodrell…

Egyptology Live

14:00 - 14:30 29 July 2021
From hieroglyphs to mummification, examine the evidence of Ancient Egypt with Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan. Using key objects from our collection, we’ll be exploring…

Egyptology Live

14:00 - 14:30 26 August 2021
From hieroglyphs to mummification, examine the evidence of Ancient Egypt with Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan. Using key objects from our collection, we’ll be exploring…

Decision Manchester

1 September - 31 December 2021
All students who successfully complete the Manchester Access Programme will be eligible to submit a MAP Decision Manchester application form to The University of Manchester. Submission…

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