Past events
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In-between China and the World: Audio-Visual Portraits of Everyday International Relations
13:30 - 15:00 15 June 2026
Step into the world of global China through a series of five captivating short documentary films made by researchers in Argentina, Thailand, Belarus and the Chinese borders of Russia and Myanmar. Meet singers, CEOs, beauty queens, jade traders, and noodle makers to see how they navigate cultural differences...
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Relaxed Performance - Summer Sing and Sign-along
10:00 - 10:50 12 June 2026
A 50-minute musical treat, in a relaxed setting. Open to everybody. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not feel comfortable attending formal concerts. Fully accessible | BSL interpreted | FREE - all welcome! The concert will start at 11am and end at 11.50am...
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MUMS Estival Ensembles Extravaganza
14:00 - 15:00 12 June 2026
The final concert of the year for the MUMS Ensembles! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music. ESTIVAL BUNDLE DEAL: 25% off your tickets when you buy a ticket for this concert AND the MUMS Estival Session Orchestra Concert on 11th June. (Only available online. Not available in conjunction with Promotional...
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Introduction to time diary data (part two)
12:00 - 15:30 11 June 2026
This free online short course introduces participants to time diary data analysis, a multidisciplinary field that has made a sustained contribution to the social sciences for over 50 years. The course combines an introduction to the basic concepts of time use analysis with hands-on practical sessions...
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Disability Pride Month Celebration: Accessible Dance Workshop with Award-Winning Propel Dance
12:00 - 14:30 11 June 2026
This unique session will be led by Propel Dance, the UK’s first and only award-winning professional wheelchair dance company. The workshop is designed for everyone to take part — no dance experience needed. Whether you want to actively join in, move at your own pace, or simply experience something...
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MUMS Estival Session Orchestra Concert
17:00 - 18:00 11 June 2026
The final concert of the year for the MUMS Symphony Orchestra. Join us as they play the famous soundtracks of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and How To Train Your Dragon. The programme also features music from Smetana, Tchaikovsky and The Sound of Music. ESTIVAL BUNDLE DEAL: 25% off your tickets when...
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Digital Health Equity seminar: Visual aspects of digital exclusion
12:00 - 13:00 10 June 2026
The next seminar in the University of Manchester Digital Health Equity Seminar Series is on Wed 10th-Jun, 1-2pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95221111981. Sam Waller (University of Cambridge) will talk about Visual aspects of digital exclusion. For more information about the talk and the speaker, please...
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Conference 2026: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access, and Innovation
9 - 10 June 2026
Venue: Online and in-person at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK Organiser: Manchester Institute of Education, The University of Manchester Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming higher education, from personalised learning and assessment design to new forms of collaboration...
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Computational social science drop-in
12:00 - 13:00 9 June 2026
Do you find yourself: - stuck on a project with no one to ask about it? - not sure what to learn next? - the only person in your team using computational methods? - wanting to meet other computational social scientists? - interested to learn or teach some data skills with like-minded individuals? Join...
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What is History For?
09:00 - 15:00 6 June 2026
What is the purpose of history today? This event aims to answer this question in creative ways. University of Manchester researchers and local social, civic and political historians join together to talk about the ways in which Manchester's past has been used to create and cement identities, justify...
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