Past events
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MLF 2024: Richard Powers
19:00 - 20:15 8 November 2024
Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers (The Overstory) makes a rare visit to the UK in support of his compelling new novel Playground. The tiny island of Makatea in French Polynesia unites four people: Evie, one of the first female divers, now in her 90s; Ina, an artist who creates large sculptures from...
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Introduction to the UK Data Service
10:00 - 11:30 7 November 2024
The UK Data Service holds the UK’s largest collection of research data. This introductory workshop is for anyone with an interest in social research who wants to hear about the vast array of resources we offer. Participants will learn about the different types of quantitative and qualitative data...
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WCLC: Istante Collective
13:10 - 13:55 7 November 2024
Istante is a versatile musical collective committed to reaching out to new audiences through innovative concert experiences. Istante’s performances are often held in an informal setting, aim to inspire the listener by linking repertoire through historical and narrative threads. The Thursday lunchtime...
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Manchester Urban Ageing Film Screening
14:00 - 16:00 6 November 2024
Join us at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation on Wednesday, 6 November at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of films about life in Manchester as we age. The Manchester Urban Ageing Film Screening will feature the following selection of thought-provoking films focusing on urban ageing: o A selection...
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'A Letter to Chinatown' Documentary Film Screening
15:30 - 17:30 6 November 2024
Join us at HOME Manchester (Cinema 2) on Wednesday, 6 November at 3:30PM for a special viewing of this captivating documentary followed by a thought-provoking Q&A session with the filmmakers and special guests. 'A Letter to Chinatown' (2024) is a documentary film project recorded over 10 years in Manchester,...
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