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Origin Stories - Comics Up Close one day conference

21 February 2024
Join us for a day of presentations, discussions and lectures to highlight the value of comics! Origin Stories seeks to explore the political and social situations that are the basis…

The Language of Life - Biochemical etymology workshop (part of International Mother Language Day 2024)

13:00 - 14:00 21 February 2024
Come and learn about the origins of scientific vocabulary and where the terms we use for chemicals in the body come from. You will hear a short talk filled with examples from ongoing…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 25 February 2024
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…

Careers in Humanitarianism Fair - Meet NGOs, charities, Careers Service and more

13:00 - 15:00 28 February 2024
Come and meet staff from a range of local and international humanitarian and rights organisations, who can answer questions about what it is like to work in the sector, how they got…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 28 February 2024
Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop co-presented by Jodrell Bank Observatory’s Dr. Anthony Holloway, along with a chance for you to try out…

"Beyond Westminster: A second chamber for the whole country" - a talk by the Lord Speaker of the House of Lord - Lord McFall of Alcluith

17:30 - 18:30 29 February 2024
Join us for an exciting event where Lord McFall will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation…

Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Silje Anderdal Bakken

13:45 - 15:40 29 February 2024
Online drug markets: How is the digitalisation of social interaction changing illegal markets? Agenda: Registration & refreshments Chair opening & welcome Presentation: Online drug…

International Women's Day 2024 #InspireInclusion with Professor Olive Mugenda

12:30 - 13:30 6 March 2024
The Faculty invites you to attend our extra-special bicentennial IWD 2024 event with Professor Olive Mugenda, who will reflect on her experiences of navigating challenges in the workplace…

Teenage Kicks: Girls growing up in Britain 1956-1974

8 March - 18 May 2024
Meg can’t wait to leave home. Cynthia misses her family back in the Caribbean. Pamela is pregnant and her mum wants the baby adopted. Andrea fancies girls. Life in 1960s Britain was…

The Annual Harry Street Lecture 2024

17:30 - 19:30 13 March 2024
Human Rights, the Cost of Living and Polycrisis in Europe This Lecture, which will be given by Professor Aoife Nolan, President of the Council of Europe's European Committee of Social…

Advanced Astrophotography

19:30 - 21:30 20 March 2024
Do you already have some experience in photography and are looking to get some extra tips and tricks from an expert? Our advanced course offers Astrophotographers the chance to extend…

Campus tour

13:30 - 15:30 20 March 2024
Join us for a guided tour of campus. You'll receive a short presentation by a member of staff followed by a student led tour.

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 24 March 2024
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…

Pankhurst Institute Seminar Series - AI & Digital Healthcare Technology Framework

10:00 - 11:00 28 March 2024
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming AI in Healthcare seminar hosted by the Pankhurst Institute Seminar Series Title: AI & Digital Healthcare Technology Framework Dr. Alan…

Attempting to Kill the Law of Peace

16:00 - 17:30 11 April 2024
A public talk with Prof Mary Ellen O’Connell, Professor of Law and International Peace Studies at University of Notre Dame; co-hosted by HCRI and the Law School at University of Manchester.…

CSSC Book Launch: The Routledge Handbook of Trans Literature with Dr Sabine Sharp (Manchester)

17:00 - 19:00 15 April 2024
The Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture at the University of Manchester presents: BOOK LAUNCH: The Routledge Handbook of Trans Literature (2024) Join us to celebrate the…

'Secured Transactions in Global Lawmaking' - Inaugural Lecture by Professor Orkun Akseli

16:00 - 18:00 23 April 2024
Secured transactions law has been subjected to a close scrutiny over the last three decades by governments, academics, mandated international organs and international financial institutions.…

CSSC Talk: Ben Nichols (Manchester), 'Intersectionality Fatigue: Rethinking "Single-Axis Analysis"'

14:15 - 15:15 1 May 2024
The Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture at UoM presents: CSSC Talk: Ben Nichols (Manchester), 'Intersectionality Fatigue: Rethinking "Single-Axis Analysis"'

Building your career after a master’s at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute

17:00 - 18:00 7 May 2024
WHAT? Are you doing or thinking of doing a master's degree with the Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)? Join for an online chat with HCRI's Dr Antoine Burgard and three…

Exhibition Preview – John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School.

18:00 - 20:00 9 May 2024
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the openings of John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School. Join us at the Whitworth Thursday 9 May 6pm – 8pm John…

Exhibition – John Lyons: Carnivalesque

10 May - 25 August 2024
John Lyons: Carnivalesque The spring begins with the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. Spanning six decades, the exhibition will…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 12 May 2024
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…

Time is Running Out

16 May - 7 July 2024
An inspiring new exhibition from the Institute of Civil Engineers, Time is Running Out is a groundbreaking and inspiring new exhibition at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, free with…

GDI Webinar: Growing up in poverty, growing old with multimorbidity in America, Britain, China & Europe

13:00 - 14:00 5 June 2024
Webinar with Gindo Tampubolon, Senior Lecturer in Global Health. Childhood poverty is directly associated with many health outcomes in late life irrespective of youth health and of…

Is nuclear energy really the path toward Net Zero? Open discussion

16:00 - 18:00 5 June 2024
An open discussion of different perspectives on nuclear energy as a path to Net Zero. Location and speakers will be confirmed shortly. In person and online. Booking required, places are limited.

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