Broadening minds since 1781
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To challenge your opinions, understand the other side of the argument, see the world through a different lens...
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- Panel discussion
- Society
- Manchester
Exploring Immigration: A Dialogue on Building Our Shared Future
Join us for an illuminating evening of honest conversation
As Manchester continues to evolve into an increasingly diverse metropolis, we're bringing together remarkable community leaders to explore immigration
- Talk
- History
- Manchester
Engels in Manchester: Past Meets Present
A talk by award-winning writer and historian Dr Dean Kirby
Step into the footsteps of Friedrich Engels and discover Manchester's hidden histories through fresh eyes
- Talk
- History
- Manchester
How They Built the Atom Bomb: The Manchester Connection
A talk by Ed Glinert, Manchester's most energetic historian
What connections does our city have to one of humanity's most transformative scientific developments?
Read, Watch, Listen
- Read
- Climate change
Interview with Sam Buckley
Chef Patron at Where The Light Gets In
How has Sam's relationship with farmers and food producers influenced his cooking philosophy?
- Watch
- Arts & Culture
The dark side of sugar: a historical journey
A talk by Dr Neil Buttery, Food Historian
Discover why the dark history of sugar is one of exploitation: of slaves and workers, of the environment and of the consumer
- Listen
- Society
MCR History Talks: Health
Jessica White and Adam Waddingham
A history of health in Manchester
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