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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…

Chinese Film Screening: Sheep Without a Shepherd

18:00 - 20:00 5 October 2021
Chinese Film Forum UK presents this absorbing cat and mouse thriller, a box office smash in the People’s Republic of China. Li and his family live in northern Thailand. When his daughter…

Conservative Party Conference Fringe: Global Britain: championing the voice of British businesses in international trade agreements

13:00 - 14:00 5 October 2021
This panel is part of Policy@Manchester’s activity at the Conservative Party Conference Fringe. It is taking place outside the secure zone and no pass is required to attend. If you…

Conservative Party Conference Fringe: Impact of COVID-19 on the Northern Powerhouse: One year on

14:30 - 15:30 5 October 2021
This panel is part of Policy@Manchester’s activity at the Conservative Party Conference Fringe. It is taking place outside the secure zone and no pass is required to attend. If you…

David Olusoga OBE - From Bristol to Manchester: history and memory in our cities

12:00 - 13:30 5 October 2021
A panel discussion hosted by David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History About this event The tearing down of the statue of Edward Colston in June 2020 prompted national and international…

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…

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…

Introduction to the UK Data Service

10:00 - 11:30 5 October 2021
The UK Data Service holds the UK’s largest collection of research data. This introductory webinar is for anyone with an interest in social research who wants to hear about the vast…

Macro Seminar - Francesco Zanetti (Oxford)

16:00 - 17:00 5 October 2021
Title: State Dependence of Fiscal Multipliers: The Source of Fluctuations Matters

Manchester Algebra Seminar - Ben Fairbairn - Generalised Beauville Groups

13:00 - 14:00 5 October 2021
Speaker: Ben Fairbairn - Birkbeck - University of London Title: Generalised Beauville Groups Abstract: A Beauville surface is a complex surface defined by letting a finite group…

Outdoor Explorers

4 August 2021 - 17 August 2022
Whether you live in a city or town, countryside or seaside, you will find all sorts of nature on your doorstep. Just like the scientists and researchers who have collected and studied…

SEERIH Spotlight Webinar: Supporting pupils with high potential

16:00 - 17:00 5 October 2021
In this webinar, Joy Morgan considers how the research into best practice for disadvantaged high potential learners can be brought alive in science. Book your place via Eventbrite by…

Social Statistics Seminars 2021/22

1 October 2021 - 30 June 2022
We are pleased to announce this year's Social Statistics Seminars. Our speakers: 12/10: Iris Gomez-Lopez (University of Michigan) 02/11: David Haziza (University of Ottawa) 07/12:…

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…

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…

Still Parents: Life after Baby Loss

24 September 2021 - 4 September 2022
Still Parents is the first exhibition of its kind, creating a platform to share personal stories open conversations and break the wall of silence that continues to surround baby loss.…

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…

Telescope Talks

25 September 2021 - 29 May 2022
Telescope Talks (weekends only) Times: 11am, 12pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm Come and join one of our expert Explainers for a talk about the Lovell telescope. You’ll learn all about the fascinating…

Woodblock print exhibition: The Soul of the Black Earth

20 September - 29 October 2021
Manchester Confucius Institute is delighted to welcome students back to campus. In celebration, they are hosting an exhibition featuring a selection of woodblock prints to give a taste…

A Century of Cosmis Rays and Manchester's Role in their Study

15:00 - 16:30 6 October 2021
Cosmic Rays were discovered by Victor Hess in 1912 by flying high altitude balloons. The invention of the cloud chamber enabled them to be studied in more detail, and much of the early…

Brownbag - Nuno Palma

12:00 - 13:00 6 October 2021
Title: Historical gender discrimination does not explain comparative Western European development: Evidence from Portugal, 1300-1900

Global Development Institute Lecture Series - From protest to progress? Why addressing global discontent is essential to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic

16:00 - 17:30 6 October 2021
Social unrest is on the rise once more. A surge in discontent in the wake of the global financial crisis was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic but is resuming in many places and…

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