Events for prospective students

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

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…

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,…

Oldham Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Spring Term Meeting

15:00 - 17:00 10 March 2022
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Oldham schools will take place remotely online this Spring. Book your place by clicking "Register via Eventbrite" under "More information".

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…

Greater Manchester Open Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Spring Term Meeting

10:30 - 12:30 11 March 2022
Our open termly Primary Science Network Meeting for schools across Greater Manchester will take place remotely online this Spring. This Network is for teachers who are not eligible…

Manchester Central Primary Science Subject Leader Network: Spring Term Meeting

14:00 - 16:00 11 March 2022
Our termly Primary Science Network Meeting for Manchester Schools Alliance member schools will take place remotely online this Spring. Book your place by clicking "Register via Eventbrite" under "More information".

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…

From Sticky Floors to Glass Ceilings - Examining and challenging inequality in clinical academic careers

14:00 - 15:30 16 March 2022
Join the School of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health to examine and challenge inequalities in clinical academic careers with a live panel discussion. Inequalities…

GDI Lecture: Global Covid-19 vaccine inequality: looking back, looking forward?

16:00 - 18:00 16 March 2022
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous devastation and disruption in health, social and economic terms, the remarkably quick development of COVID-19 vaccines is an enormous…

Manchester Community Sharewear

19:00 - 20:00 16 March 2022
A Making a Difference Event Dr Louise Cooke will host a brief presentation followed by a Q&A and we will discuss next steps as to ‘Manchester Community Sharewear' Clothing deprivation…

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…

GDI Lecture: Shifting South: Regional Value Chains, South-South Trade and Decent Work in Sub Saharan Africa

16:30 - 18:00 23 March 2022
How is garment and horticultural trade changing in sub-Saharan Africa? How important are domestic and regional value chains supplying retailers within Africa? Are product and social…

Entrepreneurship: Why adaptability is the key to the success of any business

17:00 - 18:00 24 March 2022
Join two of The University of Manchester's leading entrepreneurial minds as they discuss the importance of adaptability for businesses and why it is so important to be ready to change…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:10 - 13:55 24 March 2022
Sofia Gubaidulina: Reflections on the Theme B-A-C-H Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, L.91 Debussy’s String Quartet of 1893, written when the composer was 31 years old,…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 - 21:00 25 March 2022
Lera Auerbach: String Quartet No. 5 ‘Song of Alkonost’ (UK premiere) Steve Reich: Different Trains Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 3 in E flat minor, Op. 30 A 2011 string quartet…

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…

FutureDAMS Webinar - What is the Future of Dams and Major WEFE (Water/Energy/Food/Environment) Nexus Programmes?

15:00 - 17:00 5 April 2022
In this final FutureDAMS webinar the research partners reflect on what they have learned through their research, capacity development and policy engagement over the last four and a…

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…

MAP Launch Events

14:00 - 17:00 11 April 2022
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is the University’s flagship widening access scheme for local Year 12 students. The MAP Launch Events are the first events of the Programme where…

MAP Launch Events

10:00 - 17:00 12 April 2022
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is the University’s flagship widening access scheme for local Year 12 students. The MAP Launch Events are the first events of the Programme where…

Trans Healthcare: Past, Present & What Might Have Been

18:00 - 20:00 26 April 2022
Part of a broader project on trans healthcare and creativity, this event will explore the past, present and 'what might have been' of trans healthcare provision in the UK. What is trans…

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