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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

Exhibition: Housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people

2 - 30 September 2026
This exhibition is the outcome of a 10-month research project which aimed to better understand older LGBTQ people’s experiences of housing with care. The project observed the process…

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!

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 11 September 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 11 September 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 11 September 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…

Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

7 - 12 September 2026
An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary…

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…

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 12 September 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…

AiM: IN PROGRESS - Exhibition and Launch event - London Design Festival

09:00 14 - 17:00 18 September 2026
Presented as part of the Architects Index of Modelmaking project, AiM: IN PROGRESS is the first in a three-year series of architectural exhibitions exploring how physical models can…

How to become a computational social scientist

10:00 - 11:00 14 September 2026
Scientific research and teaching are increasingly influenced by computational tools, methods and paradigms. The social sciences are no different, with many new forms of social data…

Careers Seminar Series

13:00 - 13:30 16 September 2026
The next FBMH careers seminar series of 2026 will take place on Wednesday 16th September 2026 from 1.00 – 1.30 pm. During this session, we will learn more about the STP, Scientific…

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…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 16 September 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 16 September 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 16 September 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 16 September 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…

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…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 17 September 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 17 September 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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