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

Join writer and curator Inua Ellams as he reads his poem Sculpted Forms, a powerful response to the Embedded exhibition at Royce Institute. 🗓️ Mon 3rd Nov, 17.30–19.30 📍Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester Reserve your place: https://forms.office.com/e/yZ2mmw9EpV Sustainable Futures Fuel

🌱MossWorlds exhibition launch 🗓️ 22 Oct, 1-3pm 📍Castlefield Viaduct 🎟️ No booking needed MossWorlds at The University of Manchester in partnership w/ National Trust Greater Manchester Urban Team invite you to the launch of the MossWorlds exhibition MossWorlds: https://mossworlds.co.uk

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

Learn about the future of Islamic art and culture at Salaam Festival at @contactmcr.bsky.social on 1 & 2 November 💫 The Festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Islamic heritage while embracing bold new expressions - beyond colour, creed or interpretation. 🎫 www.salaamfestival.co.uk

From Manchester for the world. We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century. Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...

TheCentre for New Writing, @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social and @mcrlitfest.bsky.social bring you a fascinating talk from Marcus du Sautoy, exploring the boundaries between art and mathematics. 📅 Sun 19 Oct ⏰ 4.30pm 📍 Mcr Central Library 🎟 £12 / £10 manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/marcu...

NEW: 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

Come to our annual Poetry Reading delivered by Mimi Khalvati. Her poetry is inspired by everything from her Persian background to travels in the Mediterranean. 📅Thursday 23 October, 7.00pm 🎟️Free, book here: https://manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/mimi-khalvati-rylands-poetry-reading

Introduced by @duncanivison.bsky.social, last night Professor of Sociology Gary Younge delivered the inaugural @faberbooks.bsky.social lecture as part of @mcrlitfest.bsky.social It was presented in partnership w/ @ethnicityuk.bsky.social and chaired by Prof Claire Alexander of @uomsoss.bsky.social

📢IN 3 WEEKS: 'You Ought To Know' - Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories 📅6 Nov, 6pm 📍 @thejohnrylands.bsky.social Join us to hear Karen Gabay's research findings documenting the stories of artists underrepresented in the history of the Manchester music scene. 🎫 ow.ly/aGbX50WY6hQ

We're excited to once again be part of the @ukri.org #FestivalofSocialScience this year! The festival kicks off this weekend and will be exploring and celebrating the world of social science. 📅 18 Oct - 8 Nov 🎟️ Free entry 📍 Across the UK and online - find out about @manchester.ac.uk events👇

🎨 Discover how creativity can support young people to move away from crime. Hear a talk, watch powerful short films + join an interactive art workshop 📅6 November, 5-7pm, Martin Harris Centre 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-a-soft... #ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org @criminologyuom.bsky.social

Happy Festival day🎉 We kick it off with a very strong first day. Get your last minute tickets at manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/whats-on%F0%...

Huge congratulations to our friends at @mcrlitfest.bsky.social as this year’s Manchester Literature Festival begins! 🎉 This year celebrates 20 years of literary magic - and once again @manchester.ac.uk is the proud official HE partner. Explore the full programme: manchesterliterature...

This week @manchester.ac.uk's AI @ Manchester campaign kicks off, celebrating 75 years since Alan Turing established the Turing Test, laying the foundations for AI🔢 Learn more about AI at Manchester: www.manchester.ac.uk/research/ai/ Meet some of researchers driving the future of AI at Manchester👇

Tonight we’re welcoming SuAndi OBE, Kate Dorney senior lecturer in Drama and Lerato Mokate, theatre maker, access coordinator and alumni. We’re here for the exhibition launch of A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827-2020: celebrating presence Part of @oxrdmcr.bsky.social #CulturalWelcome

We're delighted to welcome Luthfur Rahman OBE to the Martin Harris Centre tonight - he will give a guest lecture on place-making and the role of culture in Manchester 🐝 This lecture is part of @oxrdmcr.bsky.social #TheCulturalWelcome and presented in partnership with Manchester Urban Institute 🤝

Join our friends at ENO's Tuning Into Opera tomorrow as part of Oxford Road Corridor's #TheCulturalWelcome for a hands-on opera-making workshop 📅7 October, 4.15pm 📍G16, Martin Harris Centre, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 🎫Free, no booking required More info: https://ow.ly/tZah50X5ypi#TheCulturalWelcome

THIS WEEK Oxford Road Corridor is back with #TheCulturalWelcome and we are proud to be hosting two events on 8 and 9 October 👇 If you're a new or returning student you can grab a Creative Manchester goodie bag at registration🎁 🎫https://ow.ly/tjX350X5qBB

NEXT WEEK Oxford Road Corridor is back with #TheCulturalWelcome and we are proud to be hosting two events on 8 and 9 October 👇 If you're a new or returning student you can grab a Creative Manchester goodie bag at registration🎁 🎫https://ow.ly/tjX350X5qBB

Join our friends at ENO's Tuning Into Opera next week as part of Oxford Road Corridor's #TheCulturalWelcome for a hands-on opera-making workshop 📅7 October, 4.15pm 📍G16, Martin Harris Centre, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 🎫Free, no booking required More info: https://ow.ly/tZah50X5ypi#TheCulturalWelcome

Creative Manchester is celebrating 4 yrs as a Research Platform! 🎉 Since 2 Oct 21, we've built key partnerships across the GM arts & culture sector, driving innovative research. 🎥 Watch our 24-25 highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2plvaMe_2A&list=PL6wd3KyqJvmL52XNUgT8CJvjj2fsr_9Fh

We’re delighted that @manchester.ac.uk has been awarded funding as part of @ukri.org #CreativeCommunities programme to catalyse place-based innovation. Creative Manchester will work with Community Innovation Practitioner Ruth Flanagan @cartwheelarts.bsky.social on the ‘Unity & Strength’ project

🎉 We’re thrilled for @manchester.ac.uk to be the official HE partner of @mcrlitfest.bsky.social as it celebrates 20 years of literary magic. Join us with the Centre for New Writing (@uomsalc.bsky.social) for a vibrant programme of partnership events. 📚 Discover more: www.manchester.ac.uk...

📢IN 6 WEEKS: 'You Ought To Know' - Reclaiming Black British Music His and Herstories 📅6 Nov, 6pm 📍@thejohnrylands.bsky.social Join us to hear Karen Gabay's research findings documenting the stories of artists underrepresented in the history of the Manchester music scene. 🎫 ow.ly/aGbX50WY6hQ

FABER LECTURE: Pigeonholed: Creative freedom as an act of resistance - Gary Younge 📅 Thurs 16 Oct 2025 7pm 📍Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester 🎫Tickets & more info on Faber website @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social www.faber.co.uk/product/uom-...

2 WEEKS: @oxrdmcr.bsky.social is back with its Cultural Welcome, from 6th to 12th Oct! We are proud to be hosting 2 events, with former Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council Luthfur Rahman OBE and another celebrating Black History in Manchester. 🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...

We’re proud for @manchester.ac.uk to be the official HE partner of @mcrlitfest.bsky.social as it celebrates 20 inspiring years. Join us with the Centre for New Writing (@uomsalc.bsky.social) for a series of events throughout the Festival. 📖 Explore the programme and book: www.manchester.ac.uk...

The Joan Brossa exhibition officially launched this evening. Thank you to Cllr Garry Bridges, for the warm welcome address, and to Prof Helena Buffery for the insightful talk on Brossa You can view the exhibition until 30 Sept, in the Glass Corridor at Samuel Alexander Bldg, @manchester.ac.uk

Today in Sam Alex building: Cultural Infrastructure at a Crossroads John McAuliffe, CM Director, welcomes the room and introduces our presenters and speakers

Delighted to host an exhibition viewing and panel discussion this afternoon at HOME “MY MUM IS WHITE: exorcising 'half-caste' ghosts” An engaging discussion with project leads, artist Linda Brogan and UoM psychologist Prof Adam Danquah & participants. You can see the exhibition until Sun 21 Sept

Congratulations to Keir Monteith KC, a @uomsalc.bsky.social Simon Industrial and Professional fellow, on his recent promotion to Honorary Professor of Law. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social @eithnequinn.bsky.social

@uniofmanchester.bsky.social is proud to be the official HE partner for @mcrlitfest.bsky.social. This year's Festival marks 20 years of literary magic - celebrate with us and the Centre for New Writing at our series of exciting partnership events Book: www.manchester.ac.uk... @uomsalc.bsky.social

Congratulations to Professor Sadiah Qureshi on receiving the @royalsociety.org's Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal for her groundbreaking work on science, race, empire and extinction. A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...