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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

Departmental Seminar: “Cracking the Kinematic Code” – Professor Cristina Becchio, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

15:30 - 16:30 26 October 2026
Abstract: Our movements carry information about what we intend, decide, and feel. How is this information encoded, and how do others read it out? I present a framework for quantifying…

Fraser Sanders: Infinite-dimensional thermodynamic systems

15:00 - 16:00 26 October 2026
Abstract: Contact geometry is a very natural setting in which to study thermodynamics, due to the fact that the first law of thermodynamics, dS=dU/T , can be thought of as constraining…

Lorenzo Ferrarini (University of Manchester) "Filmic Relationality: Towards an Ethnographic Ecocinema"

15:00 - 17:00 26 October 2026
Abstract: Rooted in ecocriticism and ecomedia studies, the field of ecocinema counts by now a significant volume of scholarship analysing works as diverse as Hollywood catastrophic…

New Exhibition: The North Revisited

10 October 2026 - 24 January 2027
A joint exhibition bringing together John Bulmer’s The North and Simon Hill’s The North Revisited exploring how the North of England has changed and endured across six decades of documentary…

October half term at Jodrell Bank!

26 October - 1 November 2026
This October, put your science knowledge to the test with our brand-new Curious Kids science show, get up close with the iconic Lovell Telescope in our Discover the Dish sessions and much more!

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…

REGISTRATION FOR THE FBMH FUTURE OF TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM IS NOW OPEN

12 October - 15 December 2026
The FBMH Future of Teaching and Learning Symposium is the Faculty’s annual opportunity to come together and share ideas, experiences and innovation in education across biology, medicine…

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 September 2026 - 2 January 2027
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…

SEERIH FA1 Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 6 October 2026 - 13:00 6 July 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in FA1. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

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…

[Exhibition] A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827-2025: Celebrating presence

1 - 30 October 2026
Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: A History of Black Theatre, 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence Until 30 October Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building.…

Data in the spotlight: Large scale social surveys

10:00 - 11:30 27 October 2026
Did you know that data from major social surveys such as the British Social Attitudes survey, the Labour Force Survey and the Health Survey for England can be accessed for research…

Heilbronn Algebra Seminar - Adam Jones

14:00 - 15:00 27 October 2026
Title: Unique factorisation in power series rings Abstract: Let R be a unique factorisation domain (UFD). It is well known that the polynomial ring R[X] is also a UFD, but the same…

Manchester Number Theory Seminar - Daniel Shiu (Manchester)

15:00 27 October 2026
Speaker: Daniel Shiu (Manchester) Title: Admissible sets of integers in imaginary quadratic fields of class number 1 Abstract: Let O_K be the ring of integers of a number field K.…

Why Business Investment Matters for Jobs, Wages and Everyday Life

14:00 - 15:00 27 October 2026
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026, this event explores the Festival’s theme of Money, Finance and the Cost of Living through the lens of business investment and economic…

Brownbag Seminar: Maria Plakhtieva

13:00 - 13:50 28 October 2026
Title: How do acute health shocks impact individual preferences? Evidence from Employment Decisions. Author: Maria Plakhtieva Abstract: This paper studies whether acute health shocks…

Fusion Exchange

14:00 - 15:30 28 October 2026
This meeting will consist of a 25 minute talk by Mohamad Abdallah, Tritium Plant Lead and Senior Tritium Scientist at Type One Energy, followed by 5 minute talks by PhD students and…

GRiEG Seminar: African Indigenous Ontologies for Decolonial Climate Change Education and Resilience

14:00 - 15:00 28 October 2026
The presentation will argue that resilience requires epistemic plurality, to which African Indigenous ontologies and decolonial climate change education make vital contributions. Colonial…

Is Generosity Incompatible with a Rising Cost of Living?

10:00 - 15:30 28 October 2026
A free family event for primary-age children and their grown-ups Through games, creative activities and family-friendly discussions, you'll discover research showing that generosity…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 28 October 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 28 October 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…

Sasha Rasmussen (University of Nottingham) 'Desperate Circumstances: Negotiating Abortion as Crime and Healthcare in the Late Russian Empire'

12:00 - 13:30 28 October 2026
Sasha Rasmussen (University of Nottingham) 'Desperate Circumstances: Negotiating Abortion as Crime and Healthcare in the Late Russian Empire' History Research Seminar, hosted by Europe…

UK census data drop-in

13:00 - 14:00 28 October 2026
This free online drop-in is for anyone working, or thinking of working, with UK census data from the UK Data Service. If you are looking for help and advice with your project or research,…

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