Past events
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Digging into the Index of Multiple Deprivation
12:00 - 16:00 18 March 2026
Hosted by Open Data Manchester, with support from the Spatial Policy and Analysis Lab, University of Manchester. With the release of the updated Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) in November, this is a chance to dig into the rationale, methodology and uses of the data. Measuring relative deprivation...
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Digital Trust and Security Seminar: Dr Carolyn Swinney
13:00 - 15:00 18 March 2026
Explore how Software Defined Radios expose & detect radio?frequency vulnerabilities across 5G, autonomous systems & critical infrastructure This event invites participants from all disciplines and backgrounds to come together, fostering interdisciplinary connections and discussions. Talk Title: Software...
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Interdisciplinarity &: 2026 Series - Harnessing Storytelling to Amplify Research
13:45 - 14:45 18 March 2026
How can we ensure our interdisciplinary research creates real-world benefits? At The University of Manchester, we recognise that transformative research requires not just technical expertise, but also strong collaborations across disciplines and authentic engagement with communities. This workshop...
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UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data
10:00 - 11:30 17 March 2026
A practical overview of the UK Data Service including guidance on searching and accessing data. This interactive session is ideal for anyone interested in social research and keen to explore the wide range of resources offered by the UK Data Service (UKDS). Whether you are a new user looking to kickstart...
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Liberalism, Democracy and Public Opinion: Intellectual Histories
14:00 - 17:00 17 March 2026
Speakers: Arthur Ghins (Political Science, Université libre de Bruxelles), author of The People's Two Powers: Public Opinion and Popular Sovereignty from Rousseau to Liberal Democracy (Cambridge UP, 2025) Stuart Jones (History, University of Manchester), author of Liberal Worlds: James Bryce and the...
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