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Universally Manchester Festival
Join us for a jam-packed day of inspiring talks, hands-on science activities, creative sessions, performances, heritage tours, and the chance to meet with our staff, students and community partners.
With over 80 interactive stalls there’s something for everyone! From poetry to physics, music to medicine and computing to creative writing, there’s loads to discover and do – with activities on offer for all ages.
Uncover the mysteries of the human body from top to toe as we take a closer look at our hands, hearts and minds. Step into a world of virtual reality and play with our robot friends. Learn the art of calligraphy and get crafty as we explore what makes each of us special and different.
Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world for everyone.
Take part in our Bee Curious programme of engaging talks and performances – Dr Eamonn Kerins takes us out of this world with a Jodrell Bank Alien; Sens Sagna and Dr Anita Greenhill will immerse you in the Rhythm of Life with thrilling drums and uplifting dance, and Manchester-based poet, Rebecca Hurst, will help you find the joy in the everyday.
You can unleash your inner artist by trying your hand at our very own street art trail. There’ll be a series of free drop-in workshops throughout the day, so get creative with sprays and stencils.
Pop along to our university community allotment, make your own seed ball to take home, and find out how biodiversity helps to keep our air healthy.
And then there’s our ever-popular Flash Bang Show where you can expect fantastic colour changes, flashes and the occasional bang - get ready to hold on to your hats!
Our Universally Manchester Festival is taking place on our Oxford Road campus and is free and open to everyone.
With over 80 interactive stalls there’s something for everyone! From poetry to physics, music to medicine and computing to creative writing, there’s loads to discover and do – with activities on offer for all ages.
Uncover the mysteries of the human body from top to toe as we take a closer look at our hands, hearts and minds. Step into a world of virtual reality and play with our robot friends. Learn the art of calligraphy and get crafty as we explore what makes each of us special and different.
Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world for everyone.
Take part in our Bee Curious programme of engaging talks and performances – Dr Eamonn Kerins takes us out of this world with a Jodrell Bank Alien; Sens Sagna and Dr Anita Greenhill will immerse you in the Rhythm of Life with thrilling drums and uplifting dance, and Manchester-based poet, Rebecca Hurst, will help you find the joy in the everyday.
You can unleash your inner artist by trying your hand at our very own street art trail. There’ll be a series of free drop-in workshops throughout the day, so get creative with sprays and stencils.
Pop along to our university community allotment, make your own seed ball to take home, and find out how biodiversity helps to keep our air healthy.
And then there’s our ever-popular Flash Bang Show where you can expect fantastic colour changes, flashes and the occasional bang - get ready to hold on to your hats!
Our Universally Manchester Festival is taking place on our Oxford Road campus and is free and open to everyone.
Saturday 14 June
Oxford Rd, University of Manchester M13 9PL
Date and time: Saturday 14 June 2025 from 11am-4.30pm;Price: FREE
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