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 world-leading research and education changes lives. Our expertise spans, art, design, fashion, English, politics, history, sociology, criminology, architecture, journalism, languages and more.
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!
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
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).
Serious flaws affected children in custody during COVID lockdowns, study shows
Children imprisoned in custody during COVID lockdowns were failed by the youth justice system, experiencing increased vulnerabilities and eradication of rights, which led to devastating effects on their mental health.