at Manchester Science Festival
We all know that the city of Manchester has a rich science past. The world's first industrial city, and original and modern to boot. But what makes Manchester so special in terms of its science heritage and its beckoning future? Is it something in the water? (And no we don't mean the rain!)
Browse by day
Wed 28 Oct 2009 & Thu 29 Oct 2009 at 11.00 - 12.00 at Meet at the University of Manchester Student’s Union, Oxford Road
Manchester was where the first programmable computer was built in 1948, but the city long had a history of expertise in this new area of science, dating back to William Jevons and Douglas Hartree at Manchester University.
Tue 27 Oct 2009 12.45 - 14.45 at Imperial War Museum North’s Learning Studio
Develop your spy skills by joining one of our fun and informative Studio Workshops.
Sat 24 Oct 2009 to Sun 1 Nov 2009 at The John Rylands Library, Deansgate
This exhibition shows how mapping is particularly ingrained into urban life; it demonstrates how maps work and how they have evolved over time – reflecting changes in technology, society and economic conditions.
Sat 24 Oct 2009 10.00 - 17.00 and 1 more at MOSI
Family telecommunications weekend This exhibition traces the history of telecommunications from semaphore flags to the modern day mobile phone. Look at how it has changed and enjoy using vintage telecommunications equipment and home computers.