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
Philosophies of Resistance Talks Series at People’s History Museum- March – May 2026 – Book Now!
The Manchester Metropolitan University Human Sciences Seminar Series invites speakers and researchers - organised by the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy
Film Screening and Q&A: We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher
‘We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher’ is an artwork made by Sophie Mellor and Simon Poulter, working as Close and Remote, who developed the film between 2024-2025.