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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

Building China: Landscapes of Change

29 October - 10 November 2026
This exhibition marks the twentieth anniversary of The Confucius Institute at The University of Manchester. It explores how China has been shaped through construction, infrastructure…

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…

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 30 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 30 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 30 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…

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…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 30 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…

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.…

MANTIS Festival Fall Event (Concert 1)

18:00 - 19:00 31 October 2026
Join us this Fall for the MANTIS Festival, featuring electroacoustic works and a programme by special guest composer and guitarist Marc Estibeiro, whose innovative work explores the…

MANTIS Festival Fall Event (Concert 2)

19:30 - 21:00 31 October 2026
Join us this fall for the MANTIS Festival, showcasing innovative audio-visual and electroacoustic works by postgraduate composers at the University of Manchester

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 31 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…

MANTIS Festival Fall Event (Concert 3)

14:00 - 15:30 1 November 2026
Join us this Fall for the MANTIS Festival, showcasing innovative audio-visual and electroacoustic works by postgraduate composers at the University of Manchester.

Dynamical Systems and Analysis Seminar - Clifford Gilmore

14:00 2 November 2026
Speaker: Clifford Gilmore (Université Clermont Auvergne) Title: Universality of composition operators and applications to complex dynamics Abstract: Birkhoff uncovered the first example…

HERE@Manchester Webinar: What is higher education for?

12:00 - 13:00 2 November 2026
HERE@Manchester is running a three-part webinar series focused on the purpose of higher education. Each webinar brings together a range of policy, practitioner, student and academic…

Living and Dying: The Morgan Centre In Conversation Series

13:30 - 15:00 2 November 2026
Michael Brennan, Laura Towers, Kate Reed and Kylie Baldwin will discuss Living and Dying, one of the Morgan Centre’s new research themes. Join us for the first event in the Morgan…

Mathematics of Waves and Materials Seminar - Amir Ghasemkhani

15:00 - 16:00 2 November 2026
Title: Microstructure-Informed Modelling of the Achilles Tendon Using Continuum Beam Finite Elements Abstract: The mechanical behaviour of the Achilles tendon depends on its collagen…

[EXHIBITION] - Colours in the Field: Cotton, Empire and alternative futures in India

09:00 3 - 18:00 30 November 2026
Come and see this free exhibition in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor space at The University of Manchester. Combining archival research with natural pigments screen printed on…

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