Events
We engage with students, researchers, government, policy makers and the public through our talks, seminars, workshops and conferences. Our events are open to students, staff and the general public.
Upcoming events
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De/Colonial ?Entanglements ??i?n Architectural Research
17:00 - 19:00 13 October 2026
Prof. Georgia Traganou is our Visiting Professor of Architectural Humanities and Urbanism. This will be her second visit to the Manchester School of Architecture. She will introduce her work on decolonising design through a keynote exploring De/colonial Entanglements in Architectural Research.
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Sustainability@SEED autumn bat walk
18:30 - 20:30 16 October 2026
The University of Manchester's Sustainability@SEED steering group is delighted to present the Sustainability@SEED autumn bat walk! Join us for an evening of helping to map local bat species and their abundance in Manchester. The data gathered will be fed back to the Bat Conservation Trust so that they can feed it into their metrics for bat populations. Spaces...
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I Belong Here: Author talk and Q&A
12:00 - 14:00 19 October 2026
Come and hear Anita talk about her book, "I Belong here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain" and have the opportunity to explore issues around reclamation, resilience, and a personal journey through nature after a race-hate crime.
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GDI Lecture: The Political Economy of Rwanda's Rise
16:30 - 18:00 21 October 2026
In this lecture, GDI’s Pritish Behuria will launch his recent Open Access book, The Political Economy of Rwanda’s Rise. Drawing on a decade of research and more than 580 interviews, this innovative political economy case study explores Rwanda's bold attempt to transform its economy after the 1994 genocide into one of the most rapidly growing...
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SEED Anti-Racist Education Network: ‘The Road Made to Walk on Carnival Day: 50 Years Since the Notting Hill Carnival Riots’
16:00 - 17:30 22 October 2026
The talk will explore the events surrounding the 1976 Notting Hill Carnival, their wider political and social context, and their significance for anti-racist struggles in Britain, 50 years on.
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Sustainability@SEED November meet & greet
15:00 - 16:30 18 November 2026
Join us for an afternoon of networking and connecting with SEED staff and students interested/working in environmental sustainability. Tea, coffee and cakes will be provided. Please only accept this invitation if you’re planning on attending, to help cut back on food waste.
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Trans Awareness Training (Online)
13:00 - 15:00 25 November 2026
This session provides a conversational, non-judgmental space to increase confidence and familiarity around trans identities and rights, and to learn how to create a positive experience for trans students and staff in higher education. It will cover the basics of trans identities and related terminology alongside practical aspects of trans inclusivity,...
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