Events
AHCP Research Seminars
Please check the research seminars of the department here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/department-of-art-history-and-cultural-practices-115441163851
Care Responders Study Performance
Experience the Care Responders Study through an original performance by Made by Mortals. This thought-provoking event reflects the experiences, challenges, and successes for crisis responses with young people experiencing a mental health crisis, bringing voices often unheard to life. This study is funded by NIHR HS&DR NIHR158509. The views e..
Daniel Siemens (Newcastle University), 'A story with a happy ending? Writing the biography of the German-Jewish photographer Fred Stein (1909-1967) today'
Daniel Siemens (Newcastle University), 'A story with a happy ending? Writing the biography of the German-Jewish photographer Fred Stein (1909-1967) today' History Research Seminar, hosted by Modern British Studies
The Chinese story of bamboo: Sustainability in material and culture
Join us for our next public talk to learn about the Chinese story of bamboo with Fang Zong. Bamboo, as a model of sustainability, is deeply rooted in Chinese traditions of material application and cultural representation. This talk explores the dual identity of Chinese bamboo both as a vital ecological resource and a profound cultural symbol...
WCLC: Quatuor Danel with Sir John Tomlinson (bass voice), Pete Furniss (clarinet) and Richard Whalley (piano)
Rebecca Clarke – Two Movements for String Quartet Joshua Brown – 'The Wanderer' for bass, clarinet, piano, and string quartet World renowned bass Sir John Tomlinson will sing Joshua Brown’s The Wanderer in a new version for the Quatuor Danel with Pete Furniss and Richard Whalley. 'The Wanderer' was first performed March 2026 by the H..
Listen Up! Postgraduate Performance
Informal, mixed programme of music featuring music by the postgraduate students.
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert – Philip Grange 70 years
Quatuor Danel mark the 70th birthday of Philip Grange. Philip Grange Elegy for solo cello Philip Grange Soliloquy for solo viola Philip Grange The Centre Cannot Hold for two violins Beethoven String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Opus 18 No. 1 Beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in C# minor, Opus 131
Chamber Choir Winter Concert
Join the University of Manchester Chamber Choirs for an evening of beautiful choral music. With repertoire by Britten, Poulenc, Sarah Quartel and more, conducted by a team of student conductors and Tom Newall (Director of the Choral Programme), it will be a fantastic Winter evening of singing!
CTIS Research Seminar - Partnerships in International Higher Education: Culture and Strategy
This presentation examines the dynamic intersection of culture and strategy in international higher education partnerships. Drawing on Jonas Stier’s work of internationalisation ideologies, idealism, educationalism, and instrumentalism, it examines how strategic agendas shape the motives of dominant 'sender' institutions over 'receiving' par..
WCLC: Leon Bosch & Rebeca Omordia - The South African Double Bass
Leon Bosch conducts chamber and symphonic ensembles around the world and is one of the few double bass players to direct concertos from the instrument. Nigerian-Romanian pianist Rebeca Omordia is an exciting virtuoso with a wide-ranging career as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist. The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the W..