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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

Film: Rokkasho Rhapsody and special discussion

17:00 - 20:00 28 October 2026
Join us for a screening of Hitomi Kamanaka’s documentary Rokkasho Rhapsody (2004), followed by a conversation exploring the film’s themes and the questions it raises about nuclear energy,…

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…

Logic Seminar - Raheleh Jalali

15:00 28 October 2026
Speaker: Raheleh Jalali (University of Bath) TBA

Mitchell Centre Seminar Series

16:00 - 17:30 28 October 2026
Laura Koehly National Human Genome Research Institute

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…

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…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 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…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 28 October 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…

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…

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…

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,…

[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.…

Best practices for documenting social sciences research data

10:00 - 11:30 29 October 2026
Data documentation is essential to make sure that well-organised and well-documented research data can be produced from our research projects. This workshop provides an overview of…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 29 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 29 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…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 29 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…

Those Serendipitous Mavericks: The Ratio Club and early British Cybernetics

13:00 - 15:00 29 October 2026
A series of nine monthly seminars at the University of Manchester exploring the rich and vibrant history of the radical science of cybernetics, and the potentially profound implications…

WCLC: BAILE/home

13:10 - 13:50 29 October 2026
Renowned harpsichordist Yonit Kosovske, viola da gamba virtuoso Lucia Capellaro and boundary-exploring pianist Xenia Pestova Bennett join forces in music for contemporary and historical…

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