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AHCP Research Seminars

3 December 2025 - 3 December 2026
Please check the research seminars of the department here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/department-of-art-history-and-cultural-practices-115441163851

Dome Show - One Step Beyond: A Journey to Mars

16 May - 13 September 2026
From rocket launch to life aboard a spacecraft, explore NASA’s cutting-edge Artemis programme and the search for life beyond Earth as humanity prepares for its next big journey – Mars!…

Dome Show: Ted's Space Adventure

16 May - 13 September 2026
Join Ted and Plant for a sing-along adventure across the Solar System. Packed with music and rhyme, this show is a perfect introduction to the planets for little astronauts aged 2-5. - Weekends at 10.15

Expressions of Interest now welcome for the FBMH Future of Teaching & Learning Symposium 2026

28 May - 17 July 2026
Dear colleagues We are pleased to invite expressions of interest for the Third Annual FBMH Future of Teaching and Learning Symposium, taking place on Tuesday 15 December 2026 in…

New Dome Show - Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

16 May - 13 September 2026
Journey to the heart of a black hole in this latest Space Dome Show, combining state-of-the art observations and innovative simulations to turn complex astrophysics into an awe-inspiring…

New Dome Show: Niyah and The Multiverse

16 May - 13 September 2026
If there are countless other universes out there, where does Niyah fit in? Embark on an immersive Space Dome adventure as Niyah comes face-to-face with her grown-up self, an astrophysicist…

New Exhibition - Curious Universe: Cosmic Titans

1 May - 20 September 2026
Part of our new, Curious Universe series, Cosmic Titans is a touring exhibition where art and science combine to untap our imagination and explore the quantum universe!

Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Space Dome experience

16 May - 6 September 2026
After a sell-out run in 2025, we’re excited to announce that The Dark Side of the Moon Space Dome experience returns! Journey through time and space as we bring the magic of Pink Floyd’s…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 26 June 2026
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 26 June 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 June 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

SALIENT Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2026

12:00 30 April - 12:30 26 November 2026
SALIENT Lunch and Learn Webinars are your chance to:? Discover the latest developments in the world of National security and resilience? Hear short TED-style talks by experts on related…

SEERIH Bury FA1 Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 25 November 2025 - 16:00 30 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Bury FA1. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH STOCCAT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 6 November 2025 - 16:00 2 July 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in STOCCAT. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

14:10 - 15:30 26 June 2026
The Forgotten Library exhibition aims to dig into the unique collection of items that belonged to Enriqueta Rylands, the founder of the John Rylands Library; in particular her personal…

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 27 June 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

Theatre Performance: SELENE

19:30 - 21:30 27 June 2026
Discover the Goddess of the Moon in this captivating retelling from award-winning storytellers Wright & Grainger, as Selene explores growing up, embracing light and dark, and navigating…

Dog friendly day: Tails and Telescopes

28 June - 6 September 2026
Enjoy a little green space amidst outer space with a dog walk at Jodrell Bank! Bring your four-legged friend for a scenic stroll through the beautiful countryside grounds in these special…

NIHR Programme Grants: Children & Young People - webinar watch party

14:30 - 17:00 29 June 2026
NIHR have announced a funding call focused on children and young people's health and wellbeing: Programme Grants for Applied Research - October 2026 | NIHR Seeking to address the most…

Interacting particle systems related to random matrices

10:30 - 18:00 30 June 2026
This is a one-day workshop with four speakers in probability theory. The talks will cover a range of topics involving interacting particle systems which have relationships to an exactly…

The Meaning of Misogyny Conference

30 June - 1 July 2026
We are delighted to say that registration is now open for The Meaning of Misogyny conference taking place at the University of Manchester on the 30th of June and 1st of July 2026. We…

Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Group Symposium 2026

1 - 3 July 2026
The RSC Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Conference 2026 (IRMG 2026) will take place over three days from Wednesday, 1 July - Friday, 3 July 2026 at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology.…

Irrepressible: an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre

16:00 - 17:30 1 July 2026
Join us to celebrate 20 years of the Morgan Centre with an exhibition private view, poetry and creative activities For the last 20 years, the Morgan Centre has explored the relational…

Regulating the Digital Society: UK and EU Perspectives

1 July 2026
Join us & explore how the UK and EU member states are approaching the regulation of the digital society in the the post-Brexit era! The increasing digitisation of daily life poses…

Survey data drop-in

12:00 - 13:00 1 July 2026
This free online drop-in is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data who are looking for help and advice with their project or research. It is targeted at…

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