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
Gothic and Heritage Fair @ Gothic Crossroads Conference, June 2025
As part of the Gothic Crossroads conference, an international event exploring and celebrating the multi and interdisciplinary crossings of Gothic and Horror studies, the Gothic Heritage fair brings together objects, collections and curators in a shared accessible space
Bunker Talks at 150
Manchester Met's experimental art series Bunker Talks hits its 150th event. Sophie Atkinson looks back at how the talks achieved the milestone