Past events
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The Last Pomegranate Tree (by Bachtyar Ali)
16:45 - 18:00 27 November 2025
Book launch and cultural event about Kurdish storytelling and history, which asks: why the UK? why now? Featuring award-winning writer Bachtyar Ali, translator Kareem Abdulrahman and Coran Babe Ali from @afsana-press. Readings and Q&A in Kurdish and English, accompanied music of harpist Tara Jaff. Discussants:...
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UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data
10:00 - 11:30 26 November 2025
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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Islamic Feminism: Hermeneutics and Activism
13:00 - 14:30 26 November 2025
Dr Mulki Al-Sharmani will explore what Islamic feminism contributes both as an academic field within Islamic studies and as a form of knowledge-based gender activism. She will also discuss the key critiques of Islamic feminism and what they can teach us about the movement's potential and limitations. Dr...
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BEYOND Conference 2025
24 - 26 November 2025
Creative Manchester are delighted to be a partner of BEYOND 2025 conference again, where we will share some of the innovative research by early career researchers in digital and creative technologies. We will also provide insights into projects that are shaping the future of the creative and cultural...
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Introduction to anonymisation techniques for social sciences research data
10:00 - 11:30 24 November 2025
Researchers are often at a crossroads on how to share data collected from human participants ethically while complying with the rigorous standards set by UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act. This introductory workshop offers a foundational understanding of data anonymisation...
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