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
New affordable housing exhibition at the Farrell Centre
Manchester School of Architecture, is co-curating an exhibition at the Farrell Centre, to explore how architectural practices and their clients use housing standardisation to achieve quality, affordable housing in the North East of England.
The Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival : May- June 2026 – Book Now!
The 2026 Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival curated by Manchester Met university’s Policy Evaluation and Research Unit.