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.
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
The Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival : May- June 2026
The 2026 Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival curated by Manchester Met university’s Policy Evaluation and Research Unit.
Philosophies of Resistance Talks Series at People’s History Museum- March – May 2026
The Manchester Metropolitan University Human Sciences Seminar Series invites speakers and researchers - organised by the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy