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
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
Dr Rowan Williams, Professor Judith Butler and guests present Public Talks at Manchester Met
Society for European Philosophy conference the The Transdisciplinary Philosophy Research Group (TPRG) present a series of events open to the public will invite audiences to contemplate European philosophical ideas with renowned international speakers including Dr Rowan Williams and Professor Judith Butler
Entangled Light: A More-Than-Human Photography Studio
Entangled Light: A More-Than-Human Photography Studio includes workshops, portrait photography, an exhibition and discussion, connecting people, place and the more-than-human world.