IN TWO WEEKS: Activating Archives for Local and Societal Impact 📅 11 March, 12.30–2.30pm 📍 John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate 🎟️ https://ow.ly/Ru1550Yf00N Join us as we explore how archival collections can be 'activated' through robust, ethical and sustained community partnerships.

📢ONE MONTH: Music & Manchester - The past, present & future of computers in electronic music 🗓️25/03📍Kilburn Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/ZAVH50Yc9jG 🔊Followed by THE TURING – MACHINE: a sound installation: How do algorithms, AI & digital tech interact with us? School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

One week until, International Women's Day 2026: Ripple Effect: Co-researching Work, Precarity + Contributions in Later Life 📆Date: Wednesday March 4 , 12pm - 2:30pm 📍 @thewhitworth.bsky.social 🎟️ https://ow.ly/kOOq50XToyp Image Credit: Andrew Brooks #IWD2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Research Café – Religion, Culture and Community 📅 23 April, 12–2pm 📍Manchester Museum 🎟️ https://ow.ly/TXbc50YkYuY Join us this St George's Day as we explore how cultural institutions and faith spaces can bring people together in increasingly divided societies.

IN THREE WEEKS: Encountering Biblical Bodies - Sarah Lightman’s Biblical Women 📅 16 March, 4.30–6.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/f1lT50YkjC4 Join us for a research café discussing an exhibition of artist Sarah Lightman’s Biblical Domestic and Menstrual Hystery series.

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: MossWorlds – Re-Storying Urban Lives 📅 Until 2 March 2026 📍Sam Alex Glass Corridor The exhibition is based on an interdisciplinary research project undertaken at The University of Manchester during 2024-5, supported by Creative Manchester.

IN THREE WEEKS: Activating Archives for Local and Societal Impact 📅 11 March, 12.30–2.30pm 📍 John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate 🎟️ https://ow.ly/Ru1550Yf00N Join us as we explore how archival collections can be 'activated' through robust, ethical and sustained community partnerships.

📢FIVE WEEKS: Music & Manchester - The past, present & future of computers in electronic music 🗓️25/03📍Kilburn Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/ZAVH50Yc9jG 🔊Followed by THE TURING – MACHINE: a sound installation: How do algorithms, AI & digital tech interact with us? School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Two weeks until - International Women's Day 2026: Ripple Effect: Co-researching Work, Precarity + Contributions in Later Life 📆Date: Wednesday March 4 , 12pm - 2:30pm 📍 @thewhitworth.bsky.social 🎟️ https://ow.ly/kOOq50XToyp Image Credit: Andrew Brooks #IWD2026

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Activating Archives for Local and Societal Impact 📅 11 March, 12.30–2.30pm 📍 John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate 🎟️ https://ow.ly/Ru1550Yf00N Join us as we explore how archival collections can be 'activated' through robust, ethical and sustained community partnerships.

It was an absolute joy to have been a poet on the MossWorlds project and re-story moss in collaboration with such inspiring folks. Embrace the mossibilities!

This evening we were delighted to host a research café discussing the exhibition ‘MossWorlds: Re-Storying Urban Lives’. A viewing of the exhibition was followed by panel discussion featuring researchers on the project, @researchnt.bsky.social and the Firs environmental research station.

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: MossWorlds – Re-Storying Urban Lives 📅 Until 2 March 2026 📍Sam Alex Glass Corridor The exhibition is based on an interdisciplinary research project undertaken at The University of Manchester during 2024-5, supported by Creative Manchester.

📢NEW EVENT: Music & Manchester - The past, present & future of computers in electronic music 🗓️25/03📍Kilburn Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/ZAVH50Yc9jG 🔊Followed by THE TURING – MACHINE: a sound installation: How do algorithms, AI & digital tech interact with us? School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

📢 Calling all creatives: join the February edition of the GM Creative Industries Mixer series! 📅 Wednesday 11 February, 6–9pm 📍The Social at Aviva Studios @factoryintl.bsky.social Register: https://ow.ly/bemW50YbIx2 Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Researchers at the University of Manchester: Join the Platforms teams for ‘Interdisciplinary &’, a series of four workshops modelling different networking methods to foster collaboration and showcase excellence in interdisciplinary research. Find out more: https://ow.ly/wh6Y50Y5WX5

Last chance to view: AI at Manchester 📅 Running until 11 February 📍 Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor Creative Manchester are celebrating 75 years since Alan Turing established the Turing Test by spotlighting the work of early career researchers on the future of AI.

Join the Linguistic Diversity Collective, Creative Manchester and Manchester Museum as we participate in Manchester City of Lit’s International Mother Language Day 2026 celebrations! 📅 21 Feb, 11am–12pm 📍Manchester Museum 🎟️ https://ow.ly/l5sw50Y9o5y #MCRIMLD26 #motherlanguageday

UPCOMING EVENT: International Women's Day 2026: Ripple Effect: Co-researching Work, Precarity + Contributions in Later Life 📆Date: Wednesday March 4 , 12pm - 2:30pm 📍 @thewhitworth.bsky.social 🎟️ https://ow.ly/kOOq50XToyp Image Credit: Andrew Brooks #IWD2026

The CreaTech Network Series returns for 2026 with the first of three events, 'Creativity and AI: Entertainment', led by Digital Futures in partnership with Creative Manchester and Turing Innovation Catalyst! 📅 26 Feb, 2.30pm–5pm 📍 Contact Theatre, Oxford Road 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/QMiF50Y5Wio

Researchers at the University of Manchester: Join the Platforms teams for ‘Interdisciplinary &’, a series of four workshops modelling different networking methods to foster collaboration and showcase excellence in interdisciplinary research. Find out more: https://ow.ly/goJU50Y5VBj

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: AI at Manchester 📅 Running until 11 February 📍 Sam Alex Glass Corridor Creative Manchester are celebrating 75 years since Alan Turing established the Turing Test by spotlighting the work of early career researchers on the future of AI.

This morning we were delighted to co-host the launch of the 'Class Ceiling' report with Rise Associates. Headed by @manchester.ac.uk Chancellor @nazirafzal.bsky.social OBE the Inquiry found that radical measures are needed to close the arts class gap in GM.

Today we were delighted to host the research cafe 'Unlocking Historical Archives with AI' with flash talks from Dr Ben Wiggins, Dr Riza Batista-Navarro, Prof @historyhannahb.bsky.social, Dr Tom Flavel, Prof @guyda.bsky.social followed by a panel discussion and presentations📚💬

New Funding to Catalyse Devolved Cultural Policy Making: The Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network. Project led by Dr Hannah Waterson at The University of Manchester #CreativeCommunities 💡https://ow.ly/2vOx50XZZ0k#CreativeCommunities

TODAY: Unlocking Historical Archives with AI – Opportunities and Challenges 📅 20 Jan, 12.30–3.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/U83L50XFFQp Join our research café discussing the opportunities and challenges which AI brings to the study of the past.

TOMORROW: Unlocking Historical Archives with AI – Opportunities and Challenges 📅 20 Jan, 12.30–3.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/U83L50XFFQp Join our research café discussing the opportunities and challenges which AI brings to the study of the past.

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: AI at Manchester 📅 Until 11 February 📍 Sam Alex Glass Corridor Creative Manchester are celebrating 75 years since Alan Turing established the Turing Test by spotlighting the work of early career researchers on the future of AI.

NEXT WEEK: Unlocking Historical Archives with AI – Opportunities and Challenges 📅 20 Jan, 12.30–3.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/U83L50XFFQp Join our research café discussing the opportunities and challenges which AI brings to the study of the past.

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: (In)Visibility: An exhibition of artwork and poetry on spatial justice by the Hulme community. 📅 Until 14 January 2026 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Calling all Research Staff: this year's Research Staff Conference 2026 has been announced! This year's conference will focus on Research Culture: Building Positive Research Communities. 📅 29 January 2026 📍 Booth Street East Building, University of Manchester Register: https://ow.ly/3J8X50XStUA

EVENT: International Women's Day 2026: Ripple Effect: Co-researching Work, Precarity + Contributions in Later Life 📆Date: Wednesday March 4 , 12pm - 2:30pm 📍 @thewhitworth.bsky.social 🎟️ https://ow.ly/kOOq50XToyp Image Credit: Andrew Brooks #IWD2026

🎙 Episode 3 of You Ought to Know out 28 January Karen Gabay talks with Soul legend and former Ikette PP Arnold about her storied career & influence on UK music. 🔗 Available on Substack (https://ow.ly/uhAO50XSZm1) and YouTube (https://ow.ly/9Vcx50XSZm0) Photo credit: Gered Mankowitz, Karen Gabay

Last Chance to Visit: (In)Visibility: An exhibition of artwork and poetry on spatial justice by the Hulme community. 📅 Running until 14 January 2026 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Humanities at the University of Manchester School of Arts, Languages and Cultures #HulmeNanas

IN TWO WEEKS: Unlocking Historical Archives with AI – Opportunities and Challenges 📅 20 Jan, 12.30–3.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/U83L50XFFQp Join our research café discussing the opportunities and challenges which AI brings to the study of the past.

🎙 New Podcast Series: You Ought to Know Episode 2 explores Black British Gospel Music with Karen Gabay and guests 📅 Premieres 21 January 2026 on Substack & School of Arts, Languages and Cultures YouTube. 🔗https://ow.ly/KPcI50XL1jK & https://ow.ly/2phX50XL1jJ

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season & a fantastic New Year! ✨🎆 We're proud of our work in collaboration with our partners and supporters this past year & would like to say a huge 'Thank You' for all your incredible support 🎉 we’ve rounded up some of our favourite moments of 2025 to reminisce👇

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: (In)Visibility: An exhibition of artwork and poetry on spatial justice by the Hulme community. 📅 Running until 14 January 2026 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

🎙 New podcast series with Karen Gabay: You Ought to Know Episode 1: Reggae & Dub Poetry with Sylvia Tella, Levi Tafari & J.Chambers 📅 14/01 on Substack (https://ow.ly/llY450XJEs4) & YouTube (https://ow.ly/zT2W50XJEs5) John Rylands Research Institute and Library School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Are you an early career researcher in the arts & humanities with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and join a world-class research community. · Develop your vision · Access tailored support · Shape the future of your field Apply: https://ow.ly/jxqz50XIkpu

NEW EVENT: Unlocking Historical Archives with AI – Opportunities and Challenges 📅 20 Jan, 12.30–3.30pm 📍SG.16, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/U83L50XFFQp Join our research café discussing the opportunities and challenges which AI brings to the study of the past.

We've produced a short film spotlighting the UMRI-funded research project 'Animate Materials for Design', featuring Dr Ahu Gümrah Parry, Lecturer in Bioinspired Soft Matter. Watch: https://ow.ly/4UKq50XycEp

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: (In)Visibility: An exhibition of artwork and poetry on spatial justice by the Hulme community. 📅 Running until 7 January 2026 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

We've produced a short film spotlighting the UMRI-funded research project 'Moss Worlds', featuring Dr Ingrid Hanson, Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Aurora Fredriksen, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography and Dr Anke Bernau, Senior Lecturer in Medieval Culture. Watch: https://ow.ly/1USk50XycJq

We've produced a short film spotlighting the UMRI-funded research project 'Media Query', featuring Dr Riza Batista-Navarro, Senior Lecturer in Text Mining, and Research Associate Dr Tom Flavel. Watch: https://ow.ly/aPy150Xz5LP

Tonight we’re pleased to host Gabriel Gatehouse discussing his new book “The Coming Storm” followed by a fascinating conversation with Prof Gary Younge. This public event is part of the workshop ‘Behind the Scenes: (Mis)trust, plausibility and scepticism in contemporary life’ @uomhums.bsky.social

TODAY: Follow the White Rabbit: In defence of conspiracy theories Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge. 📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm 📍 University Place, Oxford Road 🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/yk5350XmvBa

We've produced a film highlighting the UMRI-funded research project 'Exploring and Enacting "Very Local" Cultures of Mathematics', featuring Professor Laura Black of the Manchester Institute of Education and Honorary Research Fellow Keisha Thompson. Watch: https://ow.ly/rRuH50Xyco8

THIS WEEK: Follow the White Rabbit: In defence of conspiracy theories Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge. 📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm 📍 University Place, Oxford Road 🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/6yag50XmvXI

Creative Manchester are pleased to announce the release of four films celebrating interdisciplinary research projects which received funding through the University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) Pump-Priming Call. Find out more: https://ow.ly/YzW650XyEV6