Past events
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Manchester Histories Festival – Talk: Historical and Modern Slavery
14:45 - 15:30 9 June 2024
This talk centres on The University of Manchester staff’s research on slavery as both a historical and a contemporary form of abuse and exploitation. It will consist of two presentations, followed by a question-and-answer period. Dr Natalie Zacek will talk about the University’s connections with...
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Manchester Histories Festival – Panel Conversation: A Forgotten Wartime Tragedy
15:00 - 17:00 9 June 2024
Join us as we remember the tragic Bengal Famine of 1943, a man-made catastrophe that claimed the lives of millions in the Indian subcontinent. Often overlooked in Western discourse, this ‘forgotten Holocaust’ is now gaining recognition as historians uncover Britain’s role in exacerbating the crisis...
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Art of Research
8 June - 27 July 2024
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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