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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

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…

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

Exhibition: Irrepressible - celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre

1 July - 2 September 2026
For the last 20 years, the Morgan Centre has explored the relational nature of social life as it is experienced in the everyday. Fuelled by unruly imagination and curiosity, and an…

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…

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 4 July 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…

Little Belters Summer Concert

14:00 - 16:00 5 July 2026
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,…

Code Anxiety Club

13:30 - 14:00 7 July 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club! Viewers can follow along as we…

Gateway to Translation Webinar Series - Wearables Are Getting Smarter: Deploying AI on Microcontrollers

13:00 - 14:00 7 July 2026
Translation Manchester are excited to announce the return of our popular monthly webinar series ‘Gateway to Translation (G2T)’! The “Gateway to Translation” (G2T) webinar series is…

Digital Health Equity seminar: Towards global cooperation for equitable and inclusive AI in healthcare

13:00 - 14:00 8 July 2026
The next seminar in the University of Manchester Digital Health Equity Seminar Series is on Wed 8th-July, 1-2pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99730752650. Mahima Kalla (University of…

Hear from Professor Mark Lawler at the next MCRC 20th anniversary seminar

15:00 - 16:00 8 July 2026
The MCRC is pleased to welcome Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at the Johnston Cancer Research Centre, as the next speaker in its 20th anniversary seminar series.…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 8 July 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 8 July 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…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 8 July 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 8 July 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…

The Hidden Architecture: Systems that Shape Research Culture

12:00 - 14:30 8 July 2026
Join us for an informal research café exploring how the infrastructures available dictate the boundaries of the research done. Universities and cultural institutions must change to…

Workshop: Achieving Policy Impact for Academics

09:15 - 16:30 8 July 2026
Are you keen to engage policymakers with your research findings? Academics from The University of Manchester (including ECRs) are invited to join Policy@Manchester for a full day,…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 9 July 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 9 July 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…

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