Events for prospective students

Book launch: China +100

17:30 - 18:30 29 October 2026
What might China look like in the year 2119, a century after the first outbreak of Covid-19? This is the question posed by editor Xueting C. Ni to ten leading Chinese science fiction…

Everyday Money Mistakes, And How to Avoid Them

18:30 - 19:30 29 October 2026
Feel like you should “know more about money by now”? You’re not alone, and this event is designed exactly for you. Join Laura Whateley, award?winning journalist and author of Money:…

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…

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…

Building China: landscapes of change

10:00 - 16:00 30 October 2026
What does it mean to build a country? Beyond its dams, roads, housing developments and rapidly changing cities, China's landscapes are shaped by the everyday lives of the people who…

Art as Testimony of Prison Experience

14:00 - 16:00 3 November 2026
Join us for a unique exhibition showcasing artwork created during a prison sentence, offering rare, personal insight into the realities of imprisonment, rehabilitation, and life beyond…

SEERIH Oldham Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 3 November 2026 - 16:00 22 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to schools who are in Oldham. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH GM Open Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 4 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH GM Open Primary Science Subject Leader Regional Network 2026-2027. Please note that this Network is open to all schools…

SEERIH Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 4 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Regional Network 2026-2027. Please note that this Network is open to all schools…

SEERIH Rochdale REAL Trust Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:00 4 November 2026 - 12:00 30 June 2027
SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate forward planning in schools, all three meetings are open to book now.…

COEH Online Semiinar Series: Sleep and health in extreme environments: adaptation is the word - Prof Pierluigi Cocco

16:00 - 17:00 5 November 2026
Prolonged stay in Isolated, Confined, and Extreme (ICE) environments, where the regular light/dark cycle is absent, can induce sleep deprivation and a cascade of adverse mental and…

SEERIH STOCCAT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 5 November 2026 - 16:00 1 July 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are STOCCAT members. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Stockport Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:15 9 November 2026 - 12:15 22 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Stockport. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Teacher Conference: Primary Science for a Sustainable World

08:30 - 16:00 12 November 2026
Primary Science for a Sustainable World Conference 2026 (SEERIH working in partnership with URENCO) We invite teachers to Manchester on 12th November for our full-day conference, which…

Dome Show: What Santa Sees

14 November - 23 December 2026
Soar through our Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa's eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve! Take a ride in Santa's sleigh, journey past the constellations…

SEERIH Trafford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:15 16 November 2026 - 16:15 24 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Trafford. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

'The gender pay gap amongst high educated workers' - Arthur Lewis Lecture

17:00 - 19:30 17 November 2026
Join us for the Annual Arthur Lewis Lecture as our guest speaker Dame Rachel Griffith, Professor of Economics, reflects on the gender pay gap, and why it is still so prevalent in highly…

SEERIH Salford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:15 17 November 2026 - 16:15 8 June 2027
SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate forward planning in schools, all three meetings are open to book now.…

SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 - Bolton

13:00 18 November 2026 - 16:00 30 June 2027
SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 Practical, confidence-building professional development for primary teachers leading or developing Design & Technology. SEERIH is a specialist…

SEERIH ACT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 19 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are Ambition Community Trust members. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development.…

The Whitworth After Hours: Autumn preview

18:00 - 20:00 19 November 2026
Join us for a special evening at the Whitworth as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibitions and explore the gallery after hours. Be among the first to experience Bagri Commission:…

AI adoption in Higher Education

10:30 - 16:00 23 November 2026
Explore how AI is transforming higher education, from teaching and research to administration, with expert keynotes and discussion The AI revolution is upon us and its impact is being…

Astro Night Uniformed Groups

24 November 2026 - 18 March 2027
Calling all Brownies, Cubs, Guide, and Scouts! Discover the wonders of radio astronomy and earn your next badge at Jodrell's Astro Night. Enjoy a Space Dome Show, learn how to navigate…

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