Secondary schools

Exhibition – Alison Wilding: Sculptor's Drawings

6 June 2024 - 12 January 2025
<Strong>Alison Wilding: Sculptor's Drawings A display of newly acquired works on paper by the British sculptor Alison Wilding. Please note the Whitworth is closed on Mondays </Strong>…

Exhibition – Barbara Walker

4 October 2024 - 26 January 2025
<strong>Barbara Walker 4 October 2024 – 26 January 2025 Please note the Whitworth is closed on Mondays</strong> Our autumn 2024 programme leads with the first-ever survey exhibition…

Exhibition – The ‘Death’ of the Life Room

6 June 2024 - 12 January 2025
The ‘Death’ of the Life Room 6 Jun 2024 – 12 January 2025 *Please note the Whitworth is closed on Mondays* Set against the backdrop of the 1950s this collection display highlights…

Irene Manton Lecture 2024

17:30 - 19:00 16 October 2024
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in collaboration with The Linnean Society of London and Manchester Museum, will host the 2024 Irene Manton lecture, celebrating the significant…

Are Friends Electric?

10:00 - 15:30 23 October 2024
In this interactive exhibition led by Dr. Scott Midson, visitors will explore the concept of friendship and whether robots can be friends. The exhibition covers themes like emotion,…

Data Treasure Hunt – Behind the scenes of where our everyday information comes from!

10:00 - 11:30 23 October 2024
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, an event at Salford Museum & Art Gallery will explore the secrets behind everyday data. This 90-minute, in-person event includes a treasure…

Social Media and Me: Exploring young people's digital worlds

10:00 - 11:30 23 October 2024
In a world where adults think they know what’s best, is banning social media the answer to improving everyone’s mental health? Do they really understand how young people use and experience…

DKO 2024 Lecture: Professor Reidun Twarock

17:00 - 20:00 13 November 2024
This year’s speaker is Professor Reidun Twarock form the University of York. Reidun Twarock is Professor of Mathematical & Computational Virology at the University of York. Her research…

Fascinating Futures SEERIH Annual Teacher Conference

08:30 - 16:30 29 November 2024
On Friday 29 November, SEERIH will be hosting a Teacher Conference. This is to mark 10 years of SEERIH and is our first in-teacher conference since the pandemic. A jam packed day of…

Centre for Digital Trust and Society Seed Corn Showcase 2023-24

14:30 - 17:00 11 December 2024
The Centre for Digital Trust and Society (The Centre) is excited to present the CDTS Seed Corn Showcase. This event celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of the five research projects…

Astro Night

19:00 - 21:00 18 January 2025
The iconic Lovell Telescope has long-been a gateway to understanding the universe, and now it’s your turn, as Astro Nights to Jodrell Bank return this winter. Begin the evening in…

EACW research seminar: Dr. Kelechi Anucha (Manchester), 'Moten’s Fugitive Style: Literary Form and the (Necro)politics of Refusal'

12:30 - 14:30 19 February 2025
English, American Studies and Creative Writing Research Seminar: Dr. Kelechi Anucha (Manchester), 'Moten’s Fugitive Style: Literary Form and the (Necro)politics of Refusal' 12.30pm:…

American Studies Lecture: Prof. Lisa McGirr (Harvard), 'Charles Lindbergh: Hitler’s American Friend and the America First Movement'

16:30 - 18:00 5 March 2025
American Studies lecture: Prof. Lisa McGirr (Harvard), 'Charles Lindbergh: Hitler’s American Friend and the America First Movement' Venue: SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 4.30pm…

Kavita Puri in conversation with David Olusoga OBE

18:00 - 19:45 11 March 2025
Join David Olusoga, Professor of Public History, in conversation with journalist, radio broadcaster, and author, Kavita Puri. Together they will be discussing Kavita’s multi-award winning…

Going Slow to Accelerate: Making Space for Everyone in Science

12:00 - 13:00 13 March 2025
Join the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) for our flagship International Women's Day event on 13th March 2025 from 12-1pm in the Simon Building. The event 'Going Slow…

Inspiring Careers in Economics: Exploring Opportunities Across Sectors

16:00 - 18:30 26 March 2025
Are you passionate about economics and curious to discover the wide-ranging career opportunities the field has to offer? Join us at this exciting event, where professional economists…

The Grey Area in conversation with Torrey Peters

18:30 - 21:00 1 April 2025
The Grey Area will be interviewing Torrey Peters about her upcoming sophomore book Stag Dance, at The Whitworth Gallery, on Thursday 1 May, at 6.30pm. The evening will include a reading…

Stachniewski Memorial Lecture: Prof. Ambereen Dadabhoy (Harvey Mudd College), 'Disappearing Muslims in Shakespeare' (Online Lecture)

17:00 - 18:00 9 April 2025
Stachniewski Memorial Lecture: Prof. Ambereen Dadabhoy (Harvey Mudd College), 'Disappearing Muslims in Shakespeare' (Online Lecture) Weds 9th April, 5pm UK time Venue: Online …

Cultural dislocation and the politics of recognition - Gary Younge in conversation with Michèle Lamont

15:00 - 17:30 29 April 2025
Creative Manchester and the American Studies Department of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures are delighted to welcome Michèle Lamont, Leverhulme Visiting Professor, for an…

Henry Box Brown Lecture in American Studies: Prof. Adrienne Brown (Chicago), 'The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership'

16:00 - 17:30 7 May 2025
Henry Box Brown Lecture in American Studies: Prof. Adrienne Brown (Chicago), 'The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership' Venue: A7, Samuel Alexander Building…

Digital Trust and Security in the Era of Generative AI Forum

2 July 2025
Following on from the success of our Centre for Digital Trust and Society (CDTS) Forum series we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Digital Trust and Security in the Era of…

Little Belters and Absolute Belters’ Summer Concert 2025

14:00 - 16:00 6 July 2025
The Little Belters and Absolute Belters are excited to return to the stage for their highly anticipated end-of-year concert! Little Belters, our cool children’s choir for ages 4-11,…

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