Community event highlights
There are many regular and one-off events held in the North West if you are interested in knowing more about science - from exhibits to public debates. You can find more information about regular events through our useful links, or why not view our School event highlights?
Jodrell Bank Summer Science Festival ¦ August 2011
Our scientists took a trip to the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre to show teach visitors all about carnivorous plants and the creatures that live in Manchester’s waterways
Community Open Day ¦ July 2011 ¦ Researcher: Various
Our first Community Open Day was a great success, so thanks to everyone who came along and took part. It was a chance for members of the public to come and look around our labs and get "hands on" with many fascinating exhibits.
Body Experience ¦ March 2011 ¦ Researcher: Various
A tour of the human body guided by more than 60 scientists from the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences and School of Computer Science at The University of Manchester.
Plants that Bite Back! ¦ March 2010 ¦ Researcher: Amanda Bamford
Activities that highlighted the evolution of carnivorous plants, as well as how plants move and catch their prey. All ages said how much the enjoyed the display especially the Venus Fly Trap feeding times!
Manchester Science Festival 2009 ¦ October 2009 ¦ Researcher: Various
The Faculty played a major role in the Manchester Science Festival, the city’s annual celebration of science, technology and engineering. With 100,000 delegates, it is now the UK’s most popular science festival.
Carnivorous plants' road trip ¦ August 2009 ¦ Researcher: Amanda Bamford
With funding from the BBSRC, Amanda Bamford and Beth Dyson took the carnivorous plant collection from Faculty of Life Science Botanical Gardens for a trip down to London for an education day at Chelsea Physic Gardens.
Science of Superheroes ¦ July 2009
Ever wondered whether it would be possible to have super powers? Superhero Big Saturday at Manchester Museum during July addressed this very question.
Alien Plant Invasion ¦ July 2009 ¦ Researcher: Bennett Young
A one-day event at Manchester Museum focusing on how plants have evolved to be incredibly diverse in all aspects of their lives.
The Brain Bus ¦ March 2009 ¦ Researcher: Dr Stuart Allan
The Brain Bus once again engages the Manchester public with intriguing experiments and fun facts.
Darwin's gruesome carnivorous plants ¦ March 2009 ¦ Researcher: Amanda Bamford
To celebrate Darwin's birthday, visitors to The Manchester Museum examined living carnivorous plants, using microscopes to look at the ways these plants have evolved to catch insects and maybe identify the plants last meal!
Darwin's birthday party ¦ February 2009
To celebrate Darwin's birthday, visitors to The Manchester Museum examined living carnivorous plants, using microscopes to look at the ways these plants have evolved to catch insects and maybe identify the plants last meal!