Past events
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Code anxiety club
13:30 - 14:00 17 February 2026
Why attend? Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club! Viewers can follow along as we work through common beginner topics while coding live for a quick half hour. No prior experience, installed...
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Exhibition: MossWorlds - Re-Storying Urban Lives
12 February - 2 March 2026
Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: MossWorlds – Re-Storying Urban Lives Until 2 March 2026 Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor The exhibition showcases the mosses of Manchester from the 19th Century to the present, tracing their shared artistic, political and botanical stories....
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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 brings a distinguished guest lecturer to Manchester to share their research. This year we are pleased to welcome Professor...
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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 Gaza. I will draw on post-2023 texts written and performed, by authors some of whom since have became martyrs. All pieces...
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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 to the present, tracing some of their interconnected artistic, political and botanical stories to imagine (mossy)...
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Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: a UK Data Service event for Early Career Researchers
09:30 - 15:30 11 February 2026
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn, share and build connections at Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: an event for Early Career Researchers. In today’s world of complex social and economic challenges, data-driven research is a powerful tool for understanding issues and shaping solutions. But...
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Digital Health Equity seminar: Digital health and artificial intelligence: a cure or curse for health equity?
13:00 - 14:00 11 February 2026
The next seminar in the University of Manchester Digital Health Equity Seminar Series is on Wed 11th-Feb, 1-2pm BST via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91477080182. Robin van Kessel (London School of Economics) will talk about Digital health and artificial intelligence: a cure or curse for health equity? For...
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Interdisciplinarity &: 2026 Series - Leadership & Team Building: Challenge-Led Hackathon
14:00 - 16:00 11 February 2026
In a vast university setting, bringing together interdisciplinary researchers to tackle complex challenges is essential. These teams combine expertise from various fields, focusing on problems that cannot be solved through a single research lens. But how do you find colleagues with similar interests?...
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Ingural Lectures: Prof Will Fletcher and Prof Seth Schindler
15:30 - 18:00 11 February 2026
You are warmly invited to join the School of Environment, Education and Development at The University of Manchester for inaugural lectures from Will Fletcher, Professor of Physical Geography, and Seth Schindler, Professor of Urban Politics & Development, at the Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford...
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Writing for Policy
11:00 - 12:30 10 February 2026
Join Manchester Urban Institute and Policy@Manchester for an interactive workshop, Writing for Policy. Designed for early career researchers and postgraduate students working on urban topics, this training will help you develop the skills needed to strengthen policy engagement through your work. The...
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