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.

Download the Public Engagement Calendar for upcoming activity involving Manchester Met’s Arts and Humanities Researchers

Download: Crime and Justice Film Festival Calendar – May – June 2026
Download: Public Engagement Calendar – June 2026

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

Go To Events

Highlights from the Faculty

Research Spotlight : Manchester Voices

Manchester Voices is a large-scale sociolinguistics research project which explores the rich tapestry of accents, dialects, and identities that make up Greater Manchester.