Past events
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Manchester Histories Festival – Panel Conversation: The History and Legacy of Phil Martin and Champ's Camp
13:30 - 14:30 9 June 2024
A discussion about the history and legacy of Phil Martin and Champ’s Camp with some of the men who knew him best. Martin broke the mould of UK boxing with his training programmes and stubbornly battling racism and London domination in the sport.
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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 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 of Research
8 June 2024 - 2 May 2025
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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