Post 16, Secondary schools

Language and normalised abnormalities in the world today - Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o

18:00 - 20:00 12 October 2023
In this lecture, Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o will address topics of coloniality and harms of imperialism/colonialisation. He will, in particular, focus on the lasting impact on colonialism…

More than a 'Foul Drain': Manchester's Water History

13:00 - 15:00 27 October 2023
Where does Manchester get its water from? How has the city used water over the centuries? And how has water shaped the Manchester we know now? Join us and get to know Manchester’s water…

Plastics Question Time - One Bin to Rule Them All

10:00 - 16:00 27 October 2023
Have you ever wondered why plastic recycling in the UK is so confusing and chaotic? Join our interactive session to discuss and discover why this is the case and explore solutions.…

Building Manchester: A Historical Walking Tour of Manchester's Stone

13:00 - 15:00 28 October 2023
Red sandstone is Manchester’s native rock, but many of our buildings are clad in Portland Stone all the way from the South Coast- why? Join us to get the solid facts on why humans are…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 31 October 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Wellbeing in Law – Promoting Mental Health for Students and Professionals

13:30 - 16:30 31 October 2023
In collaboration with the University of Manchester’s Justice Hub, the University of Salford’s SILKS Law Clinic, Salford City Council and two law firms: Ward Hadaway and Fieldfisher,…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 7 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Developing a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Households With Children

13:00 - 14:00 8 November 2023
Our next seminar in the Digital Health Inequities Seminar Series is on 8th November, 1-2pm via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/92149996434). Prof Simeon Yates from the University of Liverpool…

Digital Trust and Security Seminar: Asier Moneva

14:30 - 16:00 8 November 2023
Online Ads Against Cybercrime Seminar with Q&A and Networking Date & Time: Wednesday 8th November 2023 | 14.30-16.00 (UK) Venue: Manchester Tech Incubator, Circle Square, Oxford Rd,…

Venture Arts artist drop-in workshop and chat

10:30 - 12:00 9 November 2023
Join Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst in this drop in workshop and chance to chat to Sally about her practice during her time with us at The Whitworth. Sally will be using recycled…

CreaTech Innovation Showcase @ School of Digital Arts (SODA)

12:00 - 17:30 15 November 2023
The School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University will host a CreaTech Innovation showcase along with our colleagues in the Greater Manchester Universities Partnership.…

The Long Term Implications of Co-Creation in Higher Education NEW DATE

17:00 - 18:30 15 November 2023
It is broadly accepted that co-creation activities with students can directly contribute to the development of the student co-creators' soft skills and establish a strong staff-student…

Studio Nights with poet Matt Concannon

18:00 - 20:00 16 November 2023
Connecting to Albrecht Durer’s Material World, join poet Matt Concannon (The Thirsty Poet) for insights into what makes up a piece of spoken word poetry. Find connections in our art…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 21 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Save the date: In conversation with Dan Sarginson - International Men's Day 2023

12:30 - 13:30 21 November 2023
Former rugby league international, Dan Sarginson, will share his personal battle with mental health during his career and how he has made positive steps towards recovery.

Building Manchester: A Historical Walking Tour of Manchester's Stone

13:00 - 15:00 24 November 2023
Red sandstone is Manchester’s native rock, but many of our buildings are clad in Portland Stone all the way from the South Coast- why? Join us to get the solid facts on why humans are…

More than a 'Foul Drain': Manchester's Water History

13:00 - 15:00 25 November 2023
Where does Manchester get its water from? How has the city used water over the centuries? And how has water shaped the Manchester we know now? Join us and get to know Manchester’s water…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 28 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

DTS Seminar Series: Omotolani Olowosule and Iretioluwa Akerele

14:00 - 16:00 4 December 2023
Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Omotolani Olowosule and Iretioluwa Akerele Seminar with Q&A and Networking Date & Time: Monday 4th December 2023 | 14.00-16.00 (UK) Venue:…

Irene Manton Lecture 2023

17:30 - 19:00 6 December 2023
This lecture is free to attend and will take place in person and online. It is open to everyone with A-level students especially welcome. The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 10 December 2023
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Film premiere and discussion - MIGRANTS: Joy, Rest & Celebration

16:00 - 17:30 11 December 2023
Supported by the SEED Impact Fund, Migrants: Joy, Rest & Celebration is a short film by Sheril A. Bustaman with Dr Nadiah Ahmad in collaboration with MIDEQ partners at the University…

Dr Annette Bramley Mastering Mindsets for Collaboration Seminar

11:00 - 12:00 14 December 2023
We are delighted to invite you to the forthcoming Pankhurst Seminar Mastering Mindsets for Collaboration by Dr Annette Bramley (N8 Research Partnership) Collaboration is MORE than…

Thursday Lates

17:00 - 21:00 14 December 2023
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Winter Solstice Season @ Jodrell Bank

16:30 15 - 21:00 22 December 2023
Join us as we celebrate Winter Solstice at Jodrell Bank. Over 8 nights this December, we bring you exhibitions, dome shows, crafts and incredible projections illuminating the front…

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