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"I danced here on other peoples' dreams" - Gary Younge

18:30 24 February 2022
This is a young people's talk organised by Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society. This lecture will explore the topic of building a more diverse, respectful and inclusive society,…

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

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…

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…

Explore your own Language – talking about time and space

16:00 - 17:30 24 February 2022
This online activity will actively involve speakers of different ages and proficiencies of languages spoken in Manchester - the intended audience are teachers and students at supplementary…

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…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:10 - 13:55 24 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C, Op. 49 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 2 in A, Op. 68 Shostakovich sets out on his string quartet path with a deceptively modest piece, composed…

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…

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…

Age Friendly – Online

14:00 - 16:00 25 February 2022
The Whitworth's regular Age Friendly Programme: Handmade Handmade – Online* Sociable craft workshops for adults aged 50+ On Fridays, 2-4pm In weekly blocks, term-time only

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

19:30 - 21:00 25 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 3 in F, Op. 73 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 4 in D, Op. 83 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 5 in B flat, Op. 92 Three masterpieces, leading to…

Quatuor Danel Afternoon Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:00 - 15:00 26 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 6 in G, Op. 101 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 Shostakovich:…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

19:30 - 21:00 26 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 10 in A flat, Op. 118 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 122 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 12 in D flat, Op. 133 Shostakovich…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:00 - 15:00 27 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 138 Shostakovich: String Quartet No.14 in F sharp, Op. 142 Shostakovich: String Quartet No.15 in E flat minor, Op. 144 The…

Manchester Connect

14:00 - 15:00 28 February 2022
Book a one-to-one 15 minute session with a member of staff to find out more about applying for study at Manchester. Manchester Connect is a free online service for prospective students…

Manchester Connect

15:00 - 16:00 1 March 2022
Book a one-to-one 15 minute session with a member of staff to find out more about applying for study at Manchester. Manchester Connect is a free online service for prospective students…

A Conversation with Dr Pragya Agarwal: women, bias, race, & (m)otherhood

12:00 - 15:00 9 March 2022
The School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health welcomes guest speaker Dr Pragya Agarwal, behavioural and data scientist and author, and founder of research…

GDI Lecture: Disaggregating China, Inc: State Strategies in the Liberal Economic Order with Yeling Tan

16:00 - 17:30 9 March 2022
Professor Yeling Tan discusses her book, Disaggregating China, Inc: State Strategies in the Liberal Economic Order. China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 represented…

International Women's Day with Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain

13:00 - 15:30 10 March 2022
Celebrate International Women's Day with a guest talk from Professor Gina Rippon, hosted by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health. About this event Join the Faculty of Biology,…

A Month of Celebrations: International Women's Day Lunchtime Speakers - The Contribution of Women across the Lifespan in the Covid-19 Crisis

16 - 30 March 2022
A month of celebrations for international women's day: lunchtime talks to highlight women's contribution to the Covid- across the lifespan To celebrate International Women’s Day on…

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