Events at The University of Manchester
  • University home
  • Events
  • Home
  • Exhibitions
  • Conferences
  • Lectures and seminars
  • Performances
  • Events for prospective students
  • Sustainability events
  • Family events
  • All Events

Risky Business; Would You Be Swayed?

Historic Reading Room John Rylands Library
Dates:10 November 2023
Times:18:00 - 20:00
What is it:Evening event
Organiser:John Rylands Library
How much:Free
Who is it for:Adults, General public
See travel and contact information
Add to your calendar

Other events

  • In category "Evening event"
  • By John Rylands Library

This event blends storytelling, archive exploration, and a discussion-stimulating game as you aim to influence your own fictional financial investment. Part of the Being Human Festival, the activity is inspired by the research of Dr Edmond Smith, historian of economic cultures, capitalism and globalisation, and will draw on links to The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN), IPPR North, and Alliance Manchester Business School - all significantly involved in the event.

The John Rylands Research Institute and Library Historic Reading Room is where you will scrutinise a range of media sources, from historical newspapers and business accounts to 19th century tech enthusiasts' personal diaries. To assist with your choices, you can question and engage with a range of specialists including historians, economists, and curators.

Please note that engaging with 19th century economics in Manchester involves examining the transatlantic slave trade structures underpinning British capital.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/risky-business-would-you-be-swayed-tickets-699681093987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Price: Free

Travel and Contact Information

Find event

John Rylands Research Institute and Library
150 Deansgate
Manchester
Gtr Manchester

Contact event

01613060555

jrl.events@manchester.ac.uk

Contact us

  • +44 (0) 161 306 6000

Find us

The University of Manchester
Oxford Rd
Manchester
M13 9PL
UK

Connect with the University

  • Facebook page for The University of Manchester
  • X (formerly Twitter) page for The University of Manchester
  • YouTube page for The University of Manchester
  • Instagram page for The University of Manchester
  • TikTok page for The University of Manchester
  • LinkedIn page for The University of Manchester

  • Privacy /
  • Copyright notice /
  • Accessibility /
  • Freedom of information /
  • Charitable status /
  • Royal Charter Number: RC000797
  • Close menu
  • Home
    • Featured events
    • Today's events
    • The Whitworth events
    • Manchester Museum events
    • Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre events
    • Martin Harris Centre events
    • The John Rylands Library events
    • Exhibitions
    • Conferences
    • Lectures and seminars
    • Performances
    • Events for prospective students
    • Sustainability events
    • Family events
    • All events