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
Tits, Bits and Other Stories – Film Screening, Discussion & Q&A – October 2026
Join enJOY arts, Emerald LENS and School of Arts MMU for an evening of short films exploring women’s lives, experiences and health, followed by an opportunity to talk, reflect and share ideas about how we create change.
Bunker Talks 2026-2027
Curated by the Performance Research Group at Manchester School of Art, Bunker Talks explore geopolitical, ecological or economic concerns.
The talks create space for critical encounters, presentations, provocation and dialogue.
Rob Drummond : Inaugural Lecture 23 September 2026
In this inaugural lecture, Rob Drummond will explore the relationship between spoken language and identity through reflections and examples from his key projects over the years.
Occulture as Method Symposium – September 2026
The Dark Arts Kollective (DVRK) research group’s Occulture as Method Symposium explores how occult practices and esoteric philosophies are used as creative research methods