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Amidst the Debris: Humanitarianism and the End of Liberal Order

15:00 - 16:30 14 July 2021
The event is jointly organised by the Bartlett Development Planning Unit at University College London, Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at the University of Manchester,…

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…

Demystifying regulations and commercialisation mini-series

29 June - 17 September 2021
The Demystifying regulation and commercialisation mini-series is hosted through the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation. The mini-series consists…

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…

Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2021

09:30 - 16:30 14 July 2021
Are you interested in research on family finances? Do you want to know the latest developments in family finance data from UK social surveys? The annual Family Finance Surveys User…

Film Screening - The Heroes of Our Times: Corona, Amphan and Women

14:00 - 15:30 14 July 2021
In 2020, Kolkata and the state of West Bengal faced a double jeopardy. On one hand the Covid-19 pandemic and a nation-wide lock down caused widespread unemployment and hunger. On the…

Manchester Village Stories interactive workshop

13:00 - 14:00 14 July 2021
In this interactive workshop we will be exploring emotion mapping as a method for studying the connections between space and memory. We do this by reviewing an online project we have…

Manchester Village Stories Workshop

13:00 - 14:00 14 July 2021
This interactive workshop explores emotion mapping as a method for studying the connections between space and memory. We do this by reviewing an online project we have been working…

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)…

Standardisation and Deviation: The Whitworth Story

2 July 2021 - 1 February 2022
Founded in 1889 through Sir Joseph Whitworth’s legacy, the Whitworth was established to honour one of Britain’s greatest mechanical engineers. A proponent of standardisation, Sir Joseph…

We Are Nature

11:00 23 June - 16:00 31 August 2021
How does nature make you feel? Discover Wild Chorus and Voicing Silence, two new artistic responses to the beauty, complexity and decline of wildlife, now on display at Manchester…

Pedagogy Journal Club

13:00 - 14:00 16 July 2021
A monthly session to meet and discuss a journal article or paper. The choice of article will be based on current issues as well as the Faculty’s teaching strategy. To book a place,…

Radical Readers Summer Event: Book Discussion

18:00 19 July 2021
Part one of Our Shared Cultural History x Decolonise University of Manchester. Join us for a discussion of Postcolonial Banter by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan. We will have a relaxed conversation,…

Belonging: Space & Place - Poetry Workshop

18:00 - 20:00 21 July 2021
Following on from the Whose Statues? Whose Stories? sessions for young people, join Our Shared Cultural Heritage for a poetry workshop, hosted by one of our Young Collective members…

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…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 21 July 2021
Online event, every Wednesday throughout summer at 12pm. Discover more about the wild species on your doorstep and beyond, with the Vivarium Team. Our Sixty Second Species will continue…

Let's Dance

11:00 - 12:00 22 July 2021
Online event. Ever wondered if you could samba sitting down? Well, now you can-can! Dance is a great way of building stamina, increasing joint flexibility and having fun, whatever…

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.

Mixed Identities: discussion & reflection workshop

18:00 22 July 2021
Join our Our Shared Cultural Heritage Collective at Manchester Museum and explore mixed heritage identities. This is a space to present, reflect, discuss and share perspectives on…

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…

Radical Readers Summer Event: Book Reading & Author Q&A

18:00 23 July 2021
Part two of Our Shared Cultural History x Decolonise University of Manchester Radical Readers summer special. Join us for a discussion of Postcolonial Banter where we are joined by…

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…

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