Creative Manchester
@uomcreativemcr.bsky.social
A University of Manchester research platform, developing and championing interdisciplinary research in Creativity and Creative practices.
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For general enquiries please email [email protected].
https://linktr.ee/uomcreativemcr
For general enquiries please email [email protected].
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.
📅 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.
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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.
📅 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.
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.
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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.
📅 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.
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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.
📅 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
🗓️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
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
📢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
🗓️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
📅 Wednesday 11 February, 6–9pm
📍The Social at Aviva Studios @factoryintl.bsky.social
Register: https://ow.ly/bemW50YbIx2
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
📢 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
📅 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
Find out more: https://ow.ly/wh6Y50Y5WX5
February 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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
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.
📅 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.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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.
📅 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
📅 21 Feb, 11am–12pm
📍Manchester Museum
🎟️ https://ow.ly/l5sw50Y9o5y
#MCRIMLD26 #motherlanguageday
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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
📅 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
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
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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
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
📅 26 Feb, 2.30pm–5pm
📍 Contact Theatre, Oxford Road
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/QMiF50Y5Wio
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
📅 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
Find out more: https://ow.ly/goJU50Y5VBj
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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
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.
📅 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.
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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.
📅 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.
The morning continued with a programme ft. @coopukreal.bsky.social, GRIT Studios, the @suttontrust.bsky.social, the BBC, the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme and creatives Danny Brocklehurst, Javaad Alipoor, Alistair McDowall and Maura Jackson.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
January 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The morning continued with a programme ft. @coopukreal.bsky.social, GRIT Studios, the @suttontrust.bsky.social, the BBC, the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme and creatives Danny Brocklehurst, Javaad Alipoor, Alistair McDowall and Maura Jackson.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
After a keynote from @andyburnham.bsky.social, Mayor of Greater Manchester @greatermcr.bsky.social, in which he pledged his support to the report's recommendations, Nazir Afzal OBE presented the key findings of the Inquiry.
January 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
After a keynote from @andyburnham.bsky.social, Mayor of Greater Manchester @greatermcr.bsky.social, in which he pledged his support to the report's recommendations, Nazir Afzal OBE presented the key findings of the Inquiry.
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.
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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📚💬
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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
Project led by Dr Hannah Waterson at The University of Manchester
#CreativeCommunities
💡https://ow.ly/2vOx50XZZ0k
January 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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
Project led by Dr Hannah Waterson at The University of Manchester
#CreativeCommunities
💡https://ow.ly/2vOx50XZZ0k
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.
📅 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.
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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.
📅 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.
📅 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.
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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.
📅 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.
📅 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.
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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.
📅 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.
📅 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.
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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.
📅 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
📅 Until 14 January 2026
📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building
Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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
📅 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
📅 29 January 2026
📍 Booth Street East Building, University of Manchester
Register: https://ow.ly/3J8X50XStUA
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
📅 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
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
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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
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
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
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
🎙 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
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