Welcome to AHEAD
AHEAD is the public engagement programme of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University.
AHEAD supports academics and brings to the public a rolling programme of events and collaborations on a range of topics, disciplines and research areas from across the faculty and throughout the year .They are experts in how arts, humanities, and social sciences address modern challenges and make a positive impact on society.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities produces world-leading research and education that changes lives. Our expertise spans art, design, fashion, English, politics, history, sociology, criminology, architecture, journalism, languages and more.
Come along and explore our amazing programme of events.
Events Programme
Our Researchers are sharing their creativity and wisdom across the university all year round. Here are a selection of ways you can hear about their impact and conversations
Highlights from the Faculty
What Time is Now? The Whitaker museum: Sunday 8th November 2026
What Time is Now? will be a one day takeover of creative events and activities at the Whitaker Museum, Rawtenstall
Book Launch Thursday 5 November: Re-Situating Francesca Woodman: Space, Place and Hybridity in Photography
Offering readers a nuanced perception of Francesca Woodman’s work while challenging long-held notions about her identity, this book provides a critical enquiry that foregrounds lived experience, materiality and gender.
Entangled Light : Talk, Exhibition Tour and Late Opening: Wednesday 11 November
As part of Being Human Festival 2026, join artist-researchers Helen McGhie and Anthony Hall for an evening exploring urban gardens as spaces for creativity, community connection and sustainable futures.