
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

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

Transforming the lives of people with communication and intellectual disabilities
Research from MMU is changing the lives of people with communication and profound intellectual disabilities across Africa and India, concludes a new publication by the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR).

SODA announces new innovative partnership
An innovative programme of exhibitions and events exploring emerging technologies and digital futures will be presented at Modal gallery at our School of Digital Arts (SODA) as part of a new partnership with arts organisation Abandon Normal Devices (AND).