Families

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…

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…

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 – 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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.

Manchester Live – Student Life

16:00 - 17:00 13 December 2021
A recent graduate will be chatting all about student life at the University of Manchester, including everything from the students' union and student societies to sport, accommodation,…

ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

22 January - 31 December 2022
Be blown away by the stunning images in this year’s Astronomy Photography of the Year exhibition from The Royal Observatory Greenwich. IMAGE: Polar Lights Dance © Dmitrii Rybalka

FEBRUARY HALF-TERM: Astronomy Photographer of the Year craft activities

19 - 27 February 2022
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM Astronomy Photographer of the Year craft activities Saturday 19th February – Sunday 27th February 11am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4pm Come along to our Astronomy Photographer…

FEBRUARY HALF-TERM: Astronomy Photographer of the Year – The Science Show!

21 - 25 February 2022
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM Astronomy Photographer of the Year – The Science Show! Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February Show times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm You’ve seen the Astronomy Photographer…

Autism-Friendly Early Opening

24 February 2022
As part of our work with Space4Autism, we’ll be holding another Autism-Friendly Early Opening at 9am on Thursday 24th February, in order to make visiting Jodrell Bank as accessible…

Film Screening of "The Chicago Boys" and Q&A with the directors

16:00 - 18:00 17 March 2022
After the 1973 coup which brought Augusto Pinochet to power, a group of Chilean economists were given the power to turn Chile into a laboratory for the world's most radical neo-liberal…

Sustainability Trail

26 March - 3 April 2022
Sustainability Trail Saturday 23rd October – Sunday 3rd April Take part in our brand new Sustainability Trail. Explore the Jodrell Bank site hunting for clues and learn tips along…

Back with a Bang – A best of Jodrell Bank Science Show

6 - 8 April 2022
Back with a Bang – A best of Jodrell Bank Science Show 6th April 2022 – 8th April 2022 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 Come along and test your astronomical ability by taking part…

Easter Craft Activities

6 - 18 April 2022
Easter Craft Activities 6th April 2022 – 18th April 2022 11:00 – 12:30, 13:30 – 16:00 Please note the centre will be closed from 15-18 April. Come and celebrate the Easter period…

Star Hunters Trail

6 April - 1 May 2022
Star Hunters Trail Wednesday 6th April – Sunday 1st May Please note the centre will be closed from 15-18 April. Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger…

Hidden Live! Adams Story

13:30 - 15:00 11 May 2022
The University of Manchester NIHR GM Mental Health Theme, GM PSTRC, Made by Mortals and 10 young people from across Greater Manchester have been working collaboratively to produce ‘Hidden…

Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2022

15 - 17 June 2022
15-19 June 2022 sees the return of Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries. Following the success of last year’s inaugural celebration, the 2022 festival showcases…

Migrant Voices Takeover the Rylands

13:00 - 16:00 18 June 2022
Experience live musical performances from across the globe in this Manchester Festival of Libraries takeover. Meet with musicians from Olympias Music Foundation’s Migrant Voices, learn…

Undergraduate Open Day

18 June 2022
An open day at The University of Manchester is the perfect way to come and get a feel for life at one of the UK’s largest single-site universities. Representatives from courses and…

Volunteering Social

17:30 - 20:30 23 June 2022
Join us at the gallery for an evening of creative workshops, tours and to learn more about volunteering at the Whitworth. A time to say thanks to our current volunteers and give an…

The University of Manchester Community Festival 2022

11:00 - 16:00 25 June 2022
There's so much to do at our Community Festival! Whether you are young or old, interested in science or art, want to get hands-on and have fun or just want to find out more about the…

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