Past events
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Research Café - Manchester's DNA
12:30 - 14:00 14 February 2024
Are geneticists historians? How does archaeology and history deal with the new data being generated in the lab? Does biomolecular investigation open up a new type of humanities scholarship? Scientific approaches are challenging what we know, and how we know, about the past. Join us for an informal...
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CANCELLED: Bernie Sanders in Conversation with Gary Younge
19:30 - 21:00 11 February 2024
Please note that this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. All ticket holders will be notified. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. SOLD OUT Is it possible to dismantle and rebuild our broken political and economic systems? Senator Bernie Sanders believes it is and at this...
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Research Café: Creative Health and Health Inequalities
12:00 - 14:00 7 February 2024
Research Café: Creative Health and Health Inequalities Join us for a panel discussion on Creative Health and Health Inequalities in Greater Manchester. The relationship between the arts, culture, heritage, health and wellbeing is increasingly referred to as ‘Creative Health’. Our speakers will...
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Me Time Mencap
10:00 - 16:00 28 January 2024
On Sunday 28th January, 10am – 4pm, Poets from Tameside MeTime Mencap will be displaying their poems and associated art in our Garden Studio at the Whitworth. Visitors will be able to engage in a poetry workshop and a creative art workshop. Both workshops will be provided by poets and artists with...
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Visualising the City: Digital Twins and Beyond
12:30 - 14:30 17 January 2024
Join the Manchester Digital Strategy Research Network and Digital Futures for a free event on January 17th to explore the latest ways to visualise cities. This event will bring together academic and public sector professionals to discuss how we can use digital technologies to improve city planning, design,...
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Introduction to Astrophotography - Jodrell Bank
19:30 - 22:00 17 January 2024
Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop co-presented by Jodrell Bank Observatory’s Dr. Anthony Holloway, along with a chance for you to try out your equipment on site at Jodrell Bank with expert guidance. You’ll learn how to use your DSLR or Compact System...
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The 7th Geography of Innovation Conference - GEOINNO2024
10 - 12 January 2024
The 7th Geography of Innovation (GEOINNO) Conference is hosted by the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research and Alliance Manchester Business School, this prestigious event will take place at The University of Manchester from 10th to 12th January 2024. Registration has now closed, thank you to everyone...
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Winter Solstice Season @ Jodrell Bank
15 - 22 December 2023
Join us as we celebrate Winter Solstice at Jodrell Bank. Over 8 nights this December, we bring you exhibitions, dome shows, crafts and incredible projections illuminating the front of the First Light Pavilion; this is Jodrell Bank as you’ve never seen it before. Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine, festive...
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Chinese brush painting taster session
13:00 - 13:50 14 December 2023
Want to learn the art of Chinese brush painting? Looking for a relaxing and creative activity at lunchtime as you are winding down for the holidays? Join us for a free taster session of Chinese brush painting on 14 December at lunchtime (13:00 - 13:50). You’ll learn how to use the brush and ink to...
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'Solstice and Equinox' Series with Jeanette Winterson CBE
18:00 - 19:30 14 December 2023
Join us at the next event in the ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series for a festive evening of ghost stories. Award-winning writer, acclaimed author and Professor of New Writing at The University of Manchester, Jeanette Winterson returns to the John Rylands Research Institute and Library this Christmas...
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