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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

Mental Health Photography Exhibition

18:00 - 21:00 10 September 2026
Exhibition created with people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, plus a live panel and audience discussion. Through striking photography, powerful visual storytelling,…

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!

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…

The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

14:10 - 15:30 11 September 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…

Curator Tour: The Forgotten Library

13:00 - 13:30 16 September 2026
Join us for a tour around The Forgotten Library exhibition exploring the personal book collection of Enriqueta Rylands, founder of The John Rylands Library. Led by curator Dr Elizabeth…

NVIDIA Quantum Day: Accelerated Quantum Supercomputing with CUDA-Q

17 September 2026
Discover how to harness CUDA-Q and GPU acceleration for quantum computing, hybrid algorithms, and next-generation quantum hardware. *Please Note: This event is for The University of…

Science and Innovation Campuses: Supporting start-up and scale up science companies

12:00 - 12:50 23 September 2026
John Leake from Sci-Tech Daresbury and Amy Farrington from the Science and Technology Facility Council (STFC) will be speaking at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC)…

Chameleon

19:00 - 20:00 24 September 2026
Following consecutive 4* runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London, Chameleon celebrates its finale in Manchester. With dry wit and existential dread, our autistic heroine plunges headfirst…

Fire and Ice: The Conception, Birth and Infancy of Cybernetics.

13:00 - 15:00 24 September 2026
Meat the Machine: or, the Hidden History of Cybernetics and the Possible Futures of Humans A series of nine monthly seminars at the University of Manchester exploring the rich and…

Chameleon

19:00 - 20:00 25 September 2026
Following consecutive 4* runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London, Chameleon celebrates its finale in Manchester. With dry wit and existential dread, our autistic heroine plunges headfirst…

The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

14:10 - 15:30 25 September 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…

A Jubilee Overture - 75 years of Philip Sparke

15:00 - 17:00 27 September 2026
The Martin Harris Centre welcomes The KNDS Fairey Band. Featuring the music of acclaimed composer Philip Sparke and the composers who inspired him, to celebrate his 75th year. Including…

Training course on visualisation and quantification of tomographic datasets

09:00 28 - 17:00 29 September 2026
A 2 day in person training course covering theory and computer-based practical works using the Thermo Scientific™ Amira-Avizo Software. Lab/synchrotron X-ray tomography has emerged…

BreakingBad: Breaking Cost Parity in Biomanufacturing and Defossilisation

09:00 - 17:00 30 September 2026
Bringing together industry leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers and researchers we will identify practical pathways for accelerating the commercialisation of bio-based chemicals…

FBMH Social Responsibility Conference 2026

10:00 - 15:00 30 September 2026
2026 Theme: Trust, Influence and the Future of Knowledge Join us for the second annual FBMH Social Responsibility Conference, bringing together staff, postgraduate researchers and…

SEERIH Primary Science ECT Mentor Programme 2026-27

09:00 30 September 2026 - 16:00 30 June 2027
Join our ECT Community today! Fully funded, expert-designed and delivered professional development for Early Career Teachers in Greater Manchester. Please note that this Programme…

What's next for China's economy?

18:00 - 19:30 1 October 2026
Join us for a panel discussion and book launch discussing the future of China's economy with two eminent speakers. Accounting for more than a third of the world's population, China…

Women’s Health Technology Summit 2026

12:00 - 17:00 1 October 2026
The Women’s Health Technology Summit 2026 will bring together leaders from healthcare, research, technology, investment, academia, policy, and industry to examine the persistent inequality…

Online Course in Social Network Analysis (Mitchell Centre)

2 October - 11 December 2026
The Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis at the University of Manchester is excited to introduce a new semester-long online course called the Mitchell Autumn School on Social…

MIOIR Seminar with Johannes Glückler (Chair for Economic Geographies of the Future, LMU Munich)

15:30 - 16:30 5 October 2026
Save the date for our upcoming MIOIR seminar with Johannes Glückler (Chair for Economic Geographies of the Future, LMU Munich) Full details will be shared shortly. Seminar Details:…

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