Events for prospective students

Creative and cultural collaborations in social science research (part of the ESRC Festival 2021)

12:30 - 14:00 10 November 2021
What happens when social science meets the creative and cultural sector? About this event Can universities and cultural leaders really change policy when they work together? What…

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…

ESRC Festival of Social Science Manchester

1 - 21 November 2021
The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Salford are running a variety of online and in-person events as part of this year’s ESRC Festival…

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…

Home educators online session: Our changing planet

10 November 2021
Home educators online session: Our changing planet Wednesday 10th November 10am – 11am An opportunity for home educated children to join us for one of our popular Online Live school…

Novel Voices: Caleb Azumah Nelson & Brandon Taylor (ONLINE)

1 - 14 November 2021
This Digital event will be available for tickets holders to watch from 1pm on Monday 1 November until midnight on Sunday 14 November on the MLF Vimeo channel. Two brilliant young novelists…

Tameside AM Group Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Autumn Term Meeting

10:30 - 12:30 10 November 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meetings for Tameside schools will take place remotely online this Autumn. Book your place by clicking "Register via Eventbrite" under "More information".

Tameside PM Group Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Autumn Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 10 November 2021
Our termly Primary Science Network Meetings for Tameside schools will take place remotely online this Autumn. Book your place by clicking "Register via Eventbrite" under "More information".

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…

Family Stargazing, Online!

18 November - 12 December 2021
Family Stargazing, Online! Thursday 18th November 6pm – 7pm Sunday 12th December 4pm – 5pm An opportunity for the whole family to explore our solar system and beyond from the comfort…

Manchester Live – UK Student Finance 2022 entry

19:00 - 20:00 18 November 2021
Find out about tuition fees, living cost loans, scholarships and bursaries from the University of Manchester and additional financial support plus an overview of the student finance…

Novel Voices: Nicola Garrard in Conversation with Ellah P. Wakatama (ONLINE)

19:00 - 20:00 22 November 2021
The Novel Voices series features Ellah P Wakatama (Senior Research Fellow) in conversation with debut authors about their craft and the journey to shaping their first, published full…

GDI Lecture Series: How can we bridge the gap between local and global knowledge in urban development research?

17:00 - 18:30 24 November 2021
Conceptualising the realities of cities in the global South is often characterised by ‘informality’ which continues to be key of the urban fabric. Transformation of cities to sustainability…

Suzanne Lacy: What kind of city? A manual for social change

26 November 2021 - 10 April 2022
The Whitworth presents the first major UK presentation of multiple works of US artist Suzanne Lacy, a pioneer of social practice and community organising for almost five decades. In…

Christmas Shopping Weekends

27 November - 5 December 2021
Christmas Shopping Weekends 27-28 November and 4-5 December 10am -6pm It’s that time of year again! Hot chocolates, mince pies, snow glistening around a scenic Lovell telescope, and…

Stars Science Show

27 November - 5 December 2021
Stars Science Show 27-28 November and 4-5 December 11:30, 13:30*, 14:30 and 16:00 Now the nights are getting darker why not come and find out all about the Stars in our new live science…

GDI Lecture Series: Batman Saves the Congo: How Celebrities Disrupt the Politics of Development - Postponed

16:00 - 17:30 1 December 2021
Due to the planned UCU strike action, this lecture has been postponed. We are working to reschedule this and will update our website as soon as any date is finalised. We apologise…

Manchester Live – Why Manchester?

19:00 - 20:00 1 December 2021
Tune in to hear everything you need to know about the University of Manchester. This webinar will explore the University's history and heritage, as well as the student experience, teaching…

Uniformed groups Stargazing sessions online

1 December 2021
Wednesday 1st December 6pm – 7pm An opportunity for Brownies and Cubs to explore our solar system and beyond from wherever you normally meet. You will find out about stars, constellations,…

Christmas Choral Showcase (SOLD OUT)

12:00 - 13:00 5 December 2021
The University Chorus are delighted to be able to welcome you back to the Martin Harris Centre to watch our first concert since March 2020. Joined by our auditioned choirs, Ad Solem…

GM Connected Health Ecosystem: Digital Health Inequities

10:00 - 12:00 6 December 2021
The next Connected Health Ecosystem of 2021 will be held virtually on Monday 6th December, 10.00 - 12.00. The global pandemic has highlighted the extensive health inequities that exist…

Manchester Live – Accommodation

11:00 6 December 2021
Join us for an introduction to university accommodation at Manchester and how to apply. Suitable for UK, EU and international students who are thinking of applying to The University of Manchester.

Novel Voices: Femi Kayode in Conversation with Ellah P. Wakatama (ONLINE)

19:00 - 20:00 6 December 2021
The Novel Voices series features Ellah P Wakatama (Senior Research Fellow) in conversation with debut authors about their craft and the journey to shaping their first, published full…

SEERIH Spotlight Webinar: Making the most of the PLAN resources

16:00 - 17:15 6 December 2021
Making the most of the PLAN resources to support effective teaching and assessment of science with Naomi Hiscock, former chair of the Association for Science Education Primary Committee…

Irene Manton Lecture 2021 (online)

17:00 - 18:30 7 December 2021
Join us to celebrate and commemorate the significant contribution made by women to the Natural Sciences at the 2021 Irene Manton lecture. The lecture is free to attend and is open…

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