Events at The University of Manchester

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

Architecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003

7 November 2025 - 28 February 2026
Public Exhibition: Architecture for the People -------------------------------------------------- For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens…

Architecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003

08:00 11 - 23:30 28 February 2026
Public Exhibition: Architecture for the People -------------------------------------------------- For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens…

Architecture for the People: Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003

7 November 2025 - 28 February 2026
Public Exhibition: Architecture for the People For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing hundreds…

Astro Night - Kids

22 November 2025 - 7 March 2026
SOLD OUT! - Let your young astronomer’s imagination run wild as they navigate the night sky in a fun-filled evening where they will learn all about the planets and constellations lighting…

Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration and Citizenship - Bridget Anderson

15:30 - 17:00 12 February 2026
Please join us for the University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture 2026, followed by a drinks reception. About the lecture The University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture…

Cosmic Threads Community Quilt

24 January - 27 March 2026
In honour of Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary, we have partnered with UK textile artist Anne Kelly to create an extraordinary community quilt. Featuring over 200 contributions from members…

Dome show: Capcom Go! The Apollo Story

14 January - 28 February 2026
Experience NASA's Apollo 11 mission like never before in this immersive Dome Show for all ages, taking you on an exciting journey to space and back. Weekdays at 14.30, weekends at 15.00 *Suitable for ages 8+

Dome show: One Step Beyond - a Journey to Mars

17 January - 28 February 2026
Experience the thrill of launch and the challenges of life in space in this new Space Dome Show, taking you on an immersive trip to Mars! Weekends at 13.00 *Suitable for 7+

Dome show: The Great Solar System Adventure

17 January - 28 February 2026
Explore the wonders and perils of the stars with The Great Schiaparelli in The Great Solar System Adventure! Weekends at 11.00 *Suitable for 5+

Dome show: We are stars

14 January - 28 February 2026
This immersive Space Dome Show takes you on an exciting journey to discover our cosmic origins through use of amazing animation. Get ready to uncover the answers to some of the world’s…

Mandarin Corner - EVERY WEDNESDAY

16:30 14 January - 17:30 25 March 2026
THIS IS A RECURRING EVENT - EVERY WEDNESDAY between 4:30PM – 5:30PM Mandarin Corner is back for another term and we're delighted to bring you more language practice and some cultural…

Medicines Discovery Catapult: Drug discovery webinar

12:00 - 13:00 12 February 2026
An opportunity for research-led innovators working on early-stage medicine development initiatives to discover the support available from the Medicines Discovery Catapult to de-risk…

MossWorlds: Re-storying Urban Lives

17:30 - 19:15 12 February 2026
Join us for the launch of the 'MossWorlds: Re-storying Urban Lives' exhibition, followed by a panel discussion. This exhibition showcases the mosses of Manchester, from the 19th century…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 12 February 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 12 February 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 12 February 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 12 February 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…

SEERIH Bolton Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 11 November 2025 - 16:00 23 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Bolton. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Bury FA1 Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 25 November 2025 - 16:00 30 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Bury FA1. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH GM Open Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

09:00 5 November 2025 - 12:00 25 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Greater Manchester. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development.…

SEERIH Manchester MSA Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

12:00 5 November 2025 - 16:00 25 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Manchester. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Oldham Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 13 November 2025 - 16:00 11 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Oldham. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Rochdale REAL Trust Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

09:00 4 November 2025 - 12:00 25 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Rochdale. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Salford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 18 November 2025 - 16:30 9 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Salford. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH STOCCAT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 6 November 2025 - 16:00 2 July 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in STOCCAT. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Stockport Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

09:15 10 November 2025 - 16:30 22 June 2026
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 Tameside Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

13:00 12 November 2025 - 16:00 10 June 2026
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Tameside. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Trafford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2025-26

09:15 17 November 2025 - 16:30 23 June 2026
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…

Songs and poems of Gaza during the genocide

17:00 - 18:30 12 February 2026
Dr Atef Alshaer, University of Westminster Host: Dr Moshe Behar In my talk, I will highlight examples of poetry and songs from the Gaza Strip within the context of the genocide in…

Step into Astrophotography

19 November 2025 - 11 March 2026
SOLD OUT! - Learn to capture the iconic beauty of the British night sky in an introductory lecture and practical session at Jodrell Bank – a UNESCO site where researchers have been…

The Sweet Taste of Empire

16:00 - 17:00 12 February 2026
Please join us for the next EACW Research Seminar, “The Sweet Taste of Empire,” featuring Professor Kim F. Hall (Barnard College) in conversation with Dr. Fred Schurink (EACW), discussing…

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