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
Future Flares Festival returns for a 3rd Edition to explore our changing world through art, performance and play
Future Flares Festival returns for the third time, to bring a vibrant programme of performances, talks and workshops
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science October-November 2024
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science is a nationwide event celebrating social science research.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science is a nationwide event celebrating social science research.
A series of fascinating public events are hosted each autumn by our researchers, offering an insight into some of the country’s leading social science research.