Professor Helen Laville, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, will talk about the significance of the fifth Pan-African Congress, held in October 1945, in Manchester, which was a major event in the 20th century.

Decisions taken at this conference led to the independence of African countries - and it was held in Manchester, in Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall.

The new Arts and Humanities building, which is due to open in 2020, is linked to the history and heritage of the old Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall, the façade of which will be a striking feature of the new building.

This will provide students with the opportunity to hear about this key moment in history and to consider summer projects / research projects connected to this exciting theme.