This year sees the 8th Manchester Science Festival taking place at the Museum of Science & Industry from 23rd October to 2nd November. Last year’s Festival attracted over 89,000 visitors to over 150 events and exhibitions across Greater Manchester and since its launch in 2007, the MSF has engaged over half a million people creatively…
A fascinating display of works by 30 Chinese artists is set to feature across Manchester from 27th September until 23rd November in response to the theme of ‘conflict and compassion’ examining the conflicts and harmony of China. The exhibition comes after three decades of change in mainland China which has seen unprecedented political reform, economic…
As the British Film Institute (BFI) recently announced a three month long celebration of the Sci-Fi genre in film and television, Film Hub North West Central has announced that it will receive a £51,100 grant from the BFI Programming Development Fund to take part in the BFI Sci-Fi ‘Days of Fear and Wonder’ season which…
In honour of the 20th anniversary of the opening of the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, the Museum of Science and Industry has opened a new exhibition this weekend called Pedal Power which celebrates the rich cycling heritage of our city. With a multi-media display which includes exclusive interviews with some of the stars of…
Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry has launched a new online game to explore the science behind music – #HookedOnMusic. The game is designed to test how quickly people can recognise tunes, what they find the catchiest and whether they can keep to time when the music fades out. It is hoped that the fascinating (and…
For all budding physicists out there (or indeed anyone with an interest in science!), you might want to get yourself down to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) between now and 28th September, for a chance to visit an exhibition that will transport you into the very heart of one of the biggest scientific…
