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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…

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…

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

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…

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…

Manchester Live – Student Ambassador Q&A panel

18:00 - 19:00 6 October 2021
Join a panel of current students who will be discussing all aspects of the student experience, from societies and accommodation to teaching and student support and what Manchester has…

Original Thinking Webinar

16:30 - 17:30 6 October 2021
We all face and make decisions on an ongoing basis, whether at work or in our private lives. The vast majority of these decisions involve trade-offs between multiple criteria, be it…

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…

Reducing Risk Through Uncertainty Quantification in the Nuclear Sector

11:00 - 12:00 6 October 2021
Professors Neil Bourne and Paul Mummery are joined by Dr James Kermode from The University of Warwick and Professor Mahmoud Mostafavi from The University of Bristol, to talk to the…

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…

Thomas Bernhardt - Tontines with bequest

15:00 - 16:00 6 October 2021
Thomas Bernhardt (University of Manchester) will speak in the Probability seminar. Tontines offer a great alternative to current pension products. Members invest in a financial market…

UG Virtual Open Days

6 - 9 October 2021
Aimed at students looking to start university in 2022, our open days will offer you the chance to listen to subject presentations, connect with students and staff and get a feel for…

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…

Ehrhardt Seminar: Dr Jennifer Andruska (University of Manchester) ‘Wise and Foolish Love in the Song of Songs’

14:00 - 16:00 7 October 2021
The Centre for Biblical Studies weekly seminar series. All sessions will take place in a hybrid format - attendance is possible in person or online via Zoom. To register to attend online,…

Finding and accessing data from the UK Data Service

10:00 - 11:30 7 October 2021
This introductory webinar is intended for anyone who wants to hear about finding data from the UK Data Service and contains interactive elements throughout. Participants will be given…

Online workshop: Exploring educational inequality using census microdata

13:00 - 16:00 7 October 2021
This free course is aimed at those interested in learning how to use census microdata to explore aspects of social inequality. The end-user version of the 2011 census microdata contains…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:10 - 14:00 7 October 2021
Wolf: Italian Serenade Borodin: String Quartet No. 2 Two of the most tuneful classics of the string quartet repertoire open the Danels’ season in sunny mood. Hugo…

The Safe Place: Building a safe space for active and effective listening

7 October 2021
Black women face barriers throughout their lives, including in the workplace. Organisations play a vital role in the professional development of their members, yet the underrepresentation…

Vital Topics: The UK’s regional productivity disparities and the “levelling up” agenda – what’s the role of research and development?

17:30 - 19:00 7 October 2021
The UK has a profound problem of regional disparities in productivity performance, with second-tier cities that underperform compared to expectations based on their size, and deindustrialised…

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