Opening our doors – and people’s minds
18 Jul 2016
University plays major role in Science in the City for ESOF
Reanimating organs in a library, an inflatable museum and cancer as art – our University is playing a major part in Science in the City this month, where thousands of people are expected to visit public spaces to take part in fun and cutting-edge science.
Science in the City is a programme of more than 40 events accompanying the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) conference, Europe greatest scientific gathering, which celebrates Manchester’s role as European City of Science 2016.
Here are a few highlights from our University’s involvement.
Allotment of the Future, 22-29 July
Ever wondered what it might be like to have bugs for breakfast, algae for lunch, or grow crops from used coffee grounds? Find out how technology might change domestic growing and discover what’s so important about soil.
Soapbox Science, 23 July
Twelve female scientists will take to their soapboxes in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre to demonstrate and discuss their research.
The Fabric of Research with Cancer Research UK, 23-29 July
Designers from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University have worked with researchers from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute and patient volunteers to create unique artworks that showcase our latest scientific advances and tell the personal journeys of people affected by cancer.
Tiny Science: The Inflatable Museum, 25 July
Manchester Museum’s brand new Inflatable Museum will be popping up in Manchester Cathedral for a day of interactive, exploratory activities for under-5s and their families.
Science Lates: Science Meets Poetry, 26 July
In this celebration of Science and Poetry, we have paired together some of Manchester’s finest young poets with researchers from across the ESOF programme. These poets will perform their collaborative pieces in the beautiful setting of the John Rylands library.
Reanimate, 29 July
When a vital organ, such as the heart, lungs, or kidneys stops working, our lives are in great danger. But advances in medical science have made it possible for us to receive replacements, transplanted from deceased or living donors. At Reanimate, visitors can see a kidney working and a heart beating outside of the body, and explore the possibilities of organs returning to life.
Drop in and learn more about reconditioning donor organs for transplantation from Dr James Fildes and his team from our Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research.
OpenLabs, 26-27 July
And if you want to get an insight into our cutting edge research, there's OpenLabs.
On Tuesday, 26 and Wednesday, 27 July, the University’s doors will be open to the public, allowing visitors to see behind the scenes of Manchester science.
For further details, visit:
Full programme
For the full Science in the City programme of more than 40 events accompanying the EuroScience Open Forum conference, visit: