The First Cut
Illustrated lecture on the artists and works in the exhibition by co-curator Natasha Howells, Manchester Art Gallery
Date: Tuesday 7 May
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Djanogly Art Gallery lecture theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park
Admission: Free

Understanding Proxy Wars
Dr Andrew Mumford and Vladimir Rauta  Centre for Conflict, Security and Terrorism (CST)
Date: Wednesday 8 May
Time: 4pm
Venue: Highfield House, University Park
Admission: Free

How do viruses cause disease? Lessons from our feathered friends and other animals
Associate Professor Steve Dunham
Date: Thursday 16 May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Room B1, Physics Building, University Park
Admission: Free

Loretta Lees: Art-led regeneration in Margate: learning from Moonbow Jakes
Date: Wednesday 15 May
Time: 4.15pm
Venue: Room A31, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park
Admission: Free