🎙 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

That's a wrap for BEYOND Conference 2025! Great to see our Director, Prof John McAuliffe, on the panel ‘Civic, Creative & Cultural: University Collaboration’ with colleagues from Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford and RNCM. More BEYOND content coming soon🎬

Finishing the morning of day two at @beyondconference.org with a selection of panels hosted by @ukri.org Arts and Humanities Research Council, discussing the Creative Clusters programme!

NEXT 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/SG1B50Xmw3z

Closing out the first day of @beyondconference.org with the panel event ‘Civic, Creative and Cultural: University Collaboration’, featuring our Director, Professor John McAuliffe, discussing how universities can deliver meaningful place partnerships in Greater Manchester and beyond. #BEYONDconf

Kickstarting @beyondconference.org with keynote addresses from @therealnihal.bsky.social and @andyburnham.bsky.social! Discussing how Greater Manchester can continue to be the UK’s fastest growing city-region and support creative industries

TODAY: During BEYOND 2025 conference, we will be showcasing some of the innovative CreaTech research projects being led by postgrad students at the University of Manchester. 📅 25–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays Find out more: https://ow.ly/nPzF50XpPBX

TODAY: As part of our BEYOND 2025 partnership, our Platform Director, Professor John McAuliffe will participate in a main stage panel discussion, 'Creative, Civic and Cultural: University Collaboration'. 📅 11.45am–12.45pm, Tues 25 Nov 📍 The Lowry, Salford Quays More info: https://ow.ly/z0Fc50XpPGq

We're excited to be at the #BEYONDconf Fringe today - before the official @beyondconference.org kicks off tomorrow we get to find out about the innovative research and art created in Greater Manchester around the themes of CreaTech, innovation districts and the creator economy 💭

Last chance to visit our exhibition in Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Spontaneous Memorials - Contemporary perspectives on their sociocultural, psychological and organisational impact 📅 Until 30 November 📍Glass Corridor Exhibition Space, Samuel Alexander Building

We're delighted to partner with BEYOND 2025 Conference, showcasing innovative research shaping Greater Manchester's future and promoting the University's support of creative industries. 📅 24–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays More info: https://ow.ly/UsFr50XpPJx

This afternoon we hosted colleagues from across Greater Manchester to discuss supporting Older People to live well! Ending with a screening of a creative film based on research around brain health, created by Dr Simon Parry + Dr Sarah Fox. #CreateWell #CreativeHealth

IN TWO WEEKS: 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/IMXu50Xmw8i

As part of our BEYOND 2025 partnership, our Platform Director, Professor John McAuliffe will participate in a main stage panel discussion, 'Creative, Civic and Cultural: University Collaboration'. 📅 11.45am–12.45pm, Tues 25 Nov 📍 The Lowry, Salford Quays More info: https://ow.ly/LeJZ50XtxTl

This evening marks the final event of the @uomsalc.bsky.social Simon Fellowship of award-winning, Manchester-born journalist David Conn at @manchester.ac.uk , who is conducting a project with researchers on ‘Promoting Truth-finding in the Adversarial Court System’ @eithnequinn.bsky.social

‘Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions’: incredibly powerful words from Jade Akoum about her family’s fight for justice after the killing of her brother Youssef Makki. The final event of David Conn’s Simon Fellowship @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @eithnequinn.bsky.social @uomsalc.bsky.social

The UK's leading creative R&D conference BEYOND Conference is inviting students and early career creatives (aged 18-30) to attend this year's edition for free🗯️ 📅24-26 Nov 📍Lowry Find out more: https://ow.ly/lfAr50XfBnG

During BEYOND 2025 conference, we will also be showcasing some of the innovative CreaTech research projects being led by postgrad students at the University of Manchester. 📅 25–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays Find out more: https://ow.ly/nPzF50XpPBX

Our panel event: 5pm today at Uni of Manchester gcnchambers.co.uk/event/reflec... Feat. Jade Akoum, David Conn, Dr Patrick Williams, Pete Weatherby KC, Prof Eithne Quinn @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social @uomsalc.bsky.social @ethnicityuk.bsky.social @gcnchambers.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social

We're delighted to partner with BEYOND 2025 Conference, showcasing innovative research shaping Greater Manchester's future and promoting the University's support of creative industries. 📅 24–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays More info: https://ow.ly/lgFN50XpPHB

During BEYOND 2025 conference, we will also be showcasing some of the innovative CreaTech research projects being led by postgrad students at the University of Manchester. 📅 25–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays Find out more: https://ow.ly/nPzF50XpPBX

The UK's leading creative R&D conference BEYOND Conference is inviting students and early career creatives (aged 18-30) to attend this year's edition for free🗯️ 📅24-26 Nov 📍Lowry Find out more: https://ow.ly/lfAr50XfBnG

As part of our BEYOND 2025 partnership, our Platform Director, Professor John McAuliffe will participate in a main stage panel discussion, 'Creative, Civic and Cultural: University Collaboration'. 📅 11.45am–12.45pm, Wed 26 November 📍 The Lowry, Salford More info: https://ow.ly/RHJ950XpqLM

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Spontaneous Memorials - Contemporary perspectives on their sociocultural, psychological and organisational impact 📅 Running until 30 November 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building

We're delighted to partner with BEYOND 2025 Conference, showcasing innovative research shaping Greater Manchester's future and promoting the University's support of creative industries. 📅 24–26 November 📍The Lowry, Salford Quays More info: https://ow.ly/kVUa50Xpbz9

1 WEEK: Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions 📅 17 Nov, 5pm 📍Sam Alex Building Book: https://ow.ly/ibxU50Xe7zX University of Manchester School of Social Sciences School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomlaw.bsky.social CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity Garden Court Chambers

The event concludes with an audience Q&A inviting reflections, observations and queries from our attendees💭to stay in the loop about Karen’s work and the forthcoming podcast series: www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/about/contac... and www.karengabay.co.uk

Karen is also showing clips of interviews she recorded as part of her Fellowship, some of which will soon be released as a podcast series - follow us to stay in the loop 💡

Prof Dawn Edge, the University’s Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, joins the conversation as they discuss the treatment of Black musicians in the music industry, the frequent exclusion of women and the absence of credit for artists playing a vital role in UK music 🎵

Karen Gabay begins the event with talking about her research into the hidden histories and lasting impact of Black British musicians on past and current music and culture - as well as the discrimination and trauma they experienced while working on their art. @thejohnrylands.bsky.social

We’re excited to be at @thejohnrylands.bsky.social tonight for our You Ought To Know event with accomplished producer and broadcaster & Creative Manchester’s Simon Industrial Fellow Karen Gabay about telling the stories of recent Black British Music as part of @ukri.org Festival of Social Science🎵

NEW EVENT: 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/aWIq50XmrSf

2 WEEKS: Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions 📅 17 Nov, 5pm 📍Sam Alex Building Book: https://ow.ly/ibxU50Xe7zX University of Manchester School of Social Sciences School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomlaw.bsky.social CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity Garden Court Chambers

Join the Centre for New Writing and @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social at @mcrlitfest.bsky.social to hear Zadie Smith discuss her new essay collection 'Dead and Alive'. 📅 Tue 4 Nov ⏰ 7.30pm 📍 @rncmlive.bsky.social 🎟 £18 (£35 including the book) manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/zadie...

The UK's leading creative R&D conference BEYOND Conference is inviting students and early career creatives (aged 18-30) to attend this year's edition for free🗯️ 📅24-26 Nov 📍Lowry Find out more: https://ow.ly/lfAr50XfBnG

NEW EVENT: Creative Health: Supporting older adults to live well in Greater Manchester Join us for an afternoon exploring creative health + Brain Health to supporting older adults to live well in Greater Manchester. 📍Martin Harris Centre 📅 19 Nov 🕜 2-5pm 🎟️ https://ow.ly/x0Xl50XgVqL