Broadening minds since 1781
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- Talk
- History
- Manchester
Covid-19: the importance of history in a global pandemic
Professor Stephanie Snow
What is the role of a historian in a health crisis?
- Talk
- Science & Technology
- Manchester
Manchester’s Cancer Research Innovations: Embracing Patient Complexity and Team Science approaches
Professor Robert Bristow MD PhD FRCPC FMedSci
Find out more about Cancer Research UK’s unique mission in Manchester to provide “Precision Cancer Medicine for All"
- Social
- Arts & Culture
- Manchester
A magical evening of festive music and words
The Figgy Pudding Four
Prepare to be transported into the mystery and magic of Christmas
Read, Watch, Listen
- Read
- Arts & Culture
Interview with Professor Rachel Bowlby
Professor of Comparative Literature, UCL
Are there any historical parallels to today’s changing retail experiences that might inform the future of high street shopping?
- Watch
- History
How has British Imperialism shaped the modern world?
Sathnam Sanghera and Professor Alan Lester
A look at how the effects of Empire continue to be felt globally, shaping cities, cultures, and societies in profound ways
- Listen
- Society
Manchester Lit & Phil Voices: Nazir Afzal in conversation with Darryl Morris
Manchester Lit & Phil Voices
What is the current state of the British justice system?
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