Welcome to AHEAD
AHEAD (Arts and Humanities Engagement And Dialogue) is the public engagement programme of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University.
AHEAD – Arts and Humanities Engagement and Dialogue, aims to elevate the Faculty in national discussions, advocating for the significance of arts, humanities, and social sciences in addressing contemporary challenges and making a positive difference.
Our research areas include Art, Media and Design (Manchester School of Art); Digital Technologies, (SODA – School of Digital Arts), Humanities, Languages and Social Science; and Fashion (Manchester Fashion Institute).
AHEAD presents a rolling programme of events and collaborations on a range of topics, disciplines and research areas from across the faculty and throughout the year.
Please join us in making a positive impact through research.
We hope you enjoy the programme!
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
Tree Equity Day ‘Voices of the Future’
Tree Equity Day was attended by representatives from DEFRA, Natural England, the Community Forests, the Tree Council, the Chartered College of Teachers and the National Trust
Ahead of the curve: approaching inclusive growth in collaboration with arts, humanities and social sciences
Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities are at the forefront of embracing inclusive growth is not just an economic necessity but a social imperative. Their multidisciplinary projects demonstrate how integrating diverse perspectives leads to more effective and equitable growth strategies.
Archaeological secrets of heritage artefacts to be uncovered by accessible new £1m hi-tech lab
Heritage organisations of any size will be able to bring their heritage artefacts to a new digital centre based at Manchester Met’s PrintCity
19th Century Now!
This event celebrates Man Met’s 19th Century roots in art and design education, and the transformative impact 19th Century ideas.