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
Landscapes of Change : Pick up your Manchester Poetry Library events programme
The Spring / Summer season brochure for Manchester Poetry Library is in the building! Super proud to have worked on the first listings brochure for this gem of a venue at The Manchester Metropolitan University. The brochure includes activities supported by the AHEAD funding to support Arts and Humanities academics.
Manchester School of Architecture named 5th best in the world
Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) has once again been named in the top five of the QS World Subject Rankings.
The University’s MSA is ranked 5th in the world in the 2024 league table – maintaining last year’s success and its highest-ever position – and 2nd in the UK.