Past events
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Writing for Wellbeing (Festival of Libraries 2024)
10:00 - 12:00 15 June 2024
Expressing yourself and crafting an object have long been studied and considered a way to relieve stress and emotional turbulence. We are told that “talking helps” and that making “something out of nothing” can make us feel better. Writing is a form of speech. And so, as part of the Festival...
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Writing for Wellbeing (Festival of Libraries 2024)
12:00 - 14:00 14 June 2024
Expressing yourself and crafting an object have long been studied and considered a way to relieve stress and emotional turbulence. We are told that “talking helps” and that making “something out of nothing” can make us feel better. Writing is a form of speech. And so, as part of the Festival...
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Blackout the Jargon (Festival of Libraries 2024)
14:00 - 16:00 14 June 2024
Although scientists publish their work in academic journals or others to read, these can often be difficult to understand due to the type of language used. Join us for a session of blackout poetry, where participants can find meaning in a scientific text by selecting certain words and redacting the rest...
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Writing for Wellbeing (Festival of Libraries 2024)
17:00 - 18:50 13 June 2024
Expressing yourself and crafting an object have long been studied and considered a way to relieve stress and emotional turbulence. We are told that “talking helps” and that making “something out of nothing” can make us feel better. Writing is a form of speech. And so, as part of the Festival...
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One In Ten (Festival of Libraries 2024)
12 - 13 June 2024
One in Ten is a listening experience that will take you on a journey into the mysteries of the human body. Immerse yourself in this eye-opening, powerful soundscape and walk in the shoes of people whose lives are deeply affected by a complex and misunderstood condition. Inside your body, in every moment,...
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What's in a word, and what's in a dictionary? (Festival of Libraries 2024)
14:00 - 15:30 12 June 2024
How would you describe the meanings of everyday English words such as rose, aunt, or giggle? You have probably come across words in one language that have several translations in another – how can that be? How do dictionaries define words? What about idioms such as spill the beans? How do children...
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Art of Research
8 June 2024 - 23 April 2025
Join us for an incredible fusion of art and research… Art Battle Manchester has joined forces with The University of Manchester to create a trail of artworks inspired by research from Healthier Futures, Digital Futures, Creative Manchester and Sustainable Futures. If you’ve ever wondered about...
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Art in Times of Crisis - Bicentenary Exhibition
8 - 9 June 2024
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT Immerse yourself in the unique fusion of academia and artistry at an exhibition hosted by the University’s Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI). We’ll be showcasing art and culture inspired by HCRI’s research on challenging global issues and be guided through the...
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Art for Wellbeing Methodology Workshop
09:00 - 12:00 6 June 2024
In this free to attend workshop, Cartwheel Arts will share their Art for Wellbeing methodology and practise. You will learn how Art for Wellbeing is distinct from other practises such as Art Therapy, and how Art for Wellbeing can be used to support health and wellbeing as well as reduce health inequities....
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“Music in Mind” – The impact of training care home staff in improvised music-making for people living with dementia
14:30 - 15:30 28 May 2024
Join us to discover the main findings from a recent study, “The impact of an improvised music-making training programme on care home staff : a process evaluation”. This research project was made possible through funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Social Care...
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