Sci-comm burrito is a bimonthly-ish gathering of people who work in science communication, outreach or public engagement in Manchester. We normally meet at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale at around 6.30pm, have a burrito then sit around having a drink afterwards.
Upcoming burrito dates (subject to change - join the mailing list for confirmations/reminders):
Sunday 9th August 2026: meeting for a picnic (BYO picnic, burritos optional) from 12-4pm at St. John's Gardens (53.4779722,-2.2533333)
Thursday 10th September 2026: meeting for a burrito from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale
Tuesday 6th October 2026: meeting for a burrito from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale
Tuesday 3rd November 2026: meeting for a burrito from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale
Monday 14th December 2026: meeting for a special Christmas Markets burrito - convening by the statue of James Watt in Piccadilly Gardens at 6.30pm, and heading off from there to find festive food and chat
"Because of #scicommburrito I now belong to a community. I also get to eat burritos regularly." - Alison Atkin, Osteoarchaeologist and Science Communicator
"#scicommburrito has enriched my life with both Sci Comm and Burrito." - Dr. Liz Granger, Biologist and Science Communicator
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