On 11 June, author of 'Unburied', Hannah Priest, will be in conversation with Manchester Museum's Curator of Egypt and Sudan, Dr. Campbell Price. Unburied is the macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the 'Manchester Mummy'. In 1835,...
Join us at the John Rylands Library for the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette's acclaimed debut, Welcome to the club. Manchester University Press would like to invite you to the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette’s acclaimed debut, Welcome to...
The University of Manchester is home to amazing individuals who, in addition to their studies, dedicate their time to various causes. Now is your chance to recognise their efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards! Make a nomination before Monday, 3 March,...
The British Academy and The University of Manchester present... Renowned Theatre Director Peter Sellars on "How to End a War: The Living and the Dead Working Together in Baroque Opera". Tuesday 4 February 2025, 6pm at Cosmo Rodewald Hall, Martin Harris Centre, The...
The John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025 with Rylands125, a special year-long events and exhibitions programme. This initiative by The University of Manchester Library will delve into the Library’s storied past, celebrate its vibrant present,...
In a beautiful evening, filled with colour, music and light, Manchester Museum’s visitors came together to celebrate Diwali on Wednesday 30 October. Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. It is a...
Talk: 1-2pm, Thursday 28 November, John Rylands Research Institute and Library Sikh Heritage in Colonial Collections: Conservation, digitisation and community engagement with contested collections at The John Rylands Research Institute and Library. This talk...
The University has launched a comprehensive new report which highlights how we are addressing key issues facing humanity as set-out by the United Nations. The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals are our world’s call to action on the most pressing...
The University's Museum of Medicine and Health contains one of the most extensive collections of medical instruments and equipment in England. Spanning more than 300 years, the collection represents a significant educational and cultural asset for The University of...
We are delighted to announce that between 19 October to 9 November 2024, the annual Festival of Social Science returned to Manchester for its eleventh year, with events taking place at three different venues across Greater Manchester. The festival is a key element of...
