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Discover the latest research, work, and achievements of Creative Manchester and our partners across the creative and cultural sectors.
- [## Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial goes to University of Manchester
10 Mar 2026
The formal handover of the Inquiry Memorial to the University of Manchester will take place on Tuesday 24 March. The University is providing a ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/infected-blood-inquiry-memorial-goes-to-university-of-manchester/) - [## CreaTech Network 2026: Exploring Creativity & AI in Entertainment, Heritage, and Open Tools
10 Feb 2026
The CreaTech Network series returns in 2026, led by Digital Futures in collaboration with Creative Manchester and the Turing Innovation ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/createch-network-2026-exploring-creativity--ai-in-entertainment-heritage-and-open-tools/) - [## International Mother Language Day 2026: A series of events celebrating language diversity
3 Feb 2026
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2026 takes place on Saturday 21 February, with an exciting programme of local celebrations announced ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/international-mother-language-day-2026-a-series-of-events-celebrating-language-diversity/) - [## Radical measures needed to close arts class gap in Greater Manchester, inquiry finds
26 Jan 2026
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/radical-measures-needed-to-close-arts-class-gap/) - [## New Funding to Catalyse Devolved Cultural Policy Making: The Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network
20 Jan 2026
Working with the Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network (MACHN), convened by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater London Authority, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-funding-to-catalyse-devolved-cultural-policy-making-the-mayoral-authorities-creative-health-network/) - [## Music Department hosts 'Re:locating the Arts' event with researchers and leading industry partners
15 Jan 2026
On 4th November, the University’s Music Department hosted Re:locating the Arts, a symposium which explored research and current practice on themes ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/music-department-hosts-relocating-the-arts-event-with-researchers-and-leading-industry-partners/) - [## Interdisciplinarity&: 2026 Series
7 Jan 2026
To discover how we can create a collaborative and supportive environment for interdisciplinary research the series aims to:Discuss the challenges of ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/interdisciplinarity-2026-series/) - [## Interdisciplinary research funding – 2026 call details
16 Dec 2025
In line with the University’s ambition to accelerate the path from research excellence to impact and be known for outstanding interdisciplinary ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/interdisciplinary-research-funding--2026-call-details/) - [## Creative Manchester Showcases Student Research and Celebrates University Collaboration at BEYOND Conference 2025
5 Dec 2025
For the second-year running, Creative Manchester was one of the partners for the BEYOND Conference, engaging with industry leaders, researchers and ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-manchester-showcases-student-research-and-celebrates-university-collaboration-at-beyond-conference-2025/) - [## Spotlight on: Hazel Gardner
4 Dec 2025
Hazel Gardner has worked as a Communications and Engagement Coordinator with Creative Manchester since 2022. She is also a published children’s ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/spotlight-on-hazel-gardner/) - [## Watch: Interdisciplinary Research Case Studies 2025
27 Nov 2025
As one of the University’s four platforms, Creative Manchester convenes, develops and sustains interdisciplinary research communities across all ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/watch-interdisciplinary-research-case-studies-2025/) - [## New Creative Manchester report explores workforce challenges in Manchester’s cultural sector
27 Oct 2025
With The City Council recently launching a new cultural strategy for the city: Always Everywhere (2024-2034), the research report set out to offer key...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-creative-manchester-report-explores-workforce-challenges-in-manchesters-cultural-sector/) - [## Mission Research: The University of Manchester awarded one of the UKRI Community Innovation Practitioner Awards
29 Sep 2025
Ruth Flanagan will work with Cartwheel Arts as Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) during 2025-2026.The Creative Communities programme, funded by ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-awarded-one-of-the-ukri-community-innovation-practitioner-awards/) - [## Creative Health in the UK and Japan
25 Sep 2025
Creative health, or how we recognise the power of creativity, culture and heritage to improve health and wellbeing, is a movement that is gaining ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-health-in-the-uk-and-japan/) - [## Creative Manchester appoints Deputy Director and new academic Research Leads
9 Sep 2025
Since appointing its first research leads in 2022, Creative Manchester has continued to grow, nurturing exciting interdisciplinary research and ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-manchester-appoints-deputy-director-and-new-academic-research-leads/) - [## Manchester Literature Festival 2025 programme announced
13 Aug 2025
This year, Manchester Literature Festival is celebrating 20 years of stories, ideas and unforgettable voices!The 2025 programme is here, featuring ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/manchester-literature-festival-2025-programme-announced/) - [## Graduate Intern writes about her year with Creative Manchester
23 Jul 2025
My name is Uxutvi Kapdee and I started my internship at Creative Manchester after graduating from my MA in Creative and Cultural Industries at The ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/graduate-intern-writes-about-her-year-with-creative-manchester-2025/) - [## Creative Manchester showcase at Manchester International Festival 2025
23 Jul 2025
The event, held at Aviva Studios, featured three sessions exploring the intersection of research and the arts and brought together researchers, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-manchester-showcase-at-manchester-international-festival-2025/) - [## Collaborative Research Post at The University of Manchester supports the Creative Health GM Place Partnership
16 Jul 2025
We are pleased to announce that Dr Hannah Waterson will be starting her position as Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation in July 2025. This ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/collaborative-research-post-at-the-university-of-manchester-supports-the-creative-health-gm-place-partnership/) - [## CreaTech Lookback: Creativity and AI in Music, Publishing and Fashion
14 Jul 2025
In May and June 2025 Creative Manchester, Digital Futures and Turing Innovation Catalyst came together to host the CreaTech 2025 event series, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/createch-lookback-creativity-and-ai-in-music-publishing-and-fashion/) - [## ICP student placement with Manchester Camerata: Shiyuan Huang
14 Jul 2025
Hi, my name is Shiyuan Huang. I recently completed a placement with Manchester Camerata as part of my Master's in Arts Management at The University of...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/icp-student-placement-with-manchester-camerata/) - [## Untold music histories, 'bouncing Kraftwerk off the moon’ and celebrating Black British Music with Jazzie B and David Olusoga
9 Jul 2025
Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank welcomed the Summer Solstice with a celebration of Manchester music, culture, and alternative histories at the ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/untold-music-histories-bouncing-kraftwerk-off-the-moon-and-celebrating-black-british-music-with-jazzie-b-and-david-olusoga/) - [## UMRI 2025: Unlocking Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
8 Jul 2025
The UMRI 2025 Interdisciplinary Research Pump-Prime Call received numerous innovative and collaborative proposals across all disciplines, making the ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/umri-2025-unlocking-interdisciplinary-research-excellence/) - [## ‘Dream Differently’: Manchester International Festival 2025 takes over the city with diverse programme across Greater Manchester
7 Jul 2025
From Thursday, 3 July, to Sunday, 20 July, Factory International invites us to ‘Dream Differently’ at this year’s edition of the bi-annual ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/manchester-international-festival-2025/) - [## ICP student placement with Creative Manchester: Beisi Wang
26 Jun 2025
I am Beisi Wang, now studying at the university of Manchester, majoring in Digital Media, Culture, and Society. Over the past few months, I have had ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/icp-student-placement-with-creative-manchester-beisi-wang/) - [## Creative Manchester Celebrates Summer Solstice with programme of special events at Jodrell Bank
4 Jun 2025
As part of this collaboration Creative Manchester are curating the programme of the afternoon and evening on 20 June, to take place at Jodrell Bank. ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-manchester-celebrates-summer-solstice-with-programme-of-special-events-at-jodrell-bank/) - [## Gary Younge in conversation with Michèle Lamont: Cultural Dislocation and the politics of recognition
21 May 2025
On 29 April 2025, Creative Manchester and the American Studies Department hosted a compelling in-conversation event featuring Professor Michèle ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/gary-younge-in-conversation-with-michele-lamont/) - [## Future Arts Centres: Inaugural event with Dave Moutrey
21 May 2025
Creative Manchester was delighted to host the inaugural event in a new series examining the critical role of arts centres across the UK and Ireland, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/future-arts-centres-inaugural-event-with-dave-moutrey/) - [## Expert unlocks truth of Stanford Prison Experiment in new TV show
15 May 2025
National Geographic is set to premiere ‘The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth’ in the UK next month, which features expert ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/expert-unlocks-truth-of-stanford-prison-experiment/) - [## Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2025
25 Apr 2025
Manchester City of Literature has announced the full programme for the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2025, which will take place in libraries across ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/greater-manchester-festival-of-libraries-2025/) - [## CreaTech Network 2025: Events series returns this year to explore Creativity + AI in Music, Publishing and Fashion
24 Apr 2025
Creative Manchester, Digital Futures and the Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) Manchester are pleased to announce the return of the CreaTech Network ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/createch-network-2025/) - [## Spotlight on: Karen Gabay
24 Apr 2025
Since the beginning of January 2025, Karen Gabay has been carrying out a Simon Industrial Fellowship at The University of Manchester, with the ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/spotlight-on-karen-gabay/) - [## University appoints acclaimed poet, playwright, and performer, Inua Ellams, as Honorary Research Fellow
15 Apr 2025
Inua received an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in 2023. Now he plans to send the medal to four corners of the British Empire: Kenya, India, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/inua-ellams-appointed-as-honorary-research-fellow/) - [## David Olusoga and Kavita Puri in Conversation: Exploring the 1943 Bengal Famine
27 Mar 2025
On 11 March, Creative Manchester presented an enlightening event featuring David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History, in conversation with ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/david-olusoga-and-kavita-puri-in-conversation-exploring-the-1943-bengal-famine/) - [## Lemn Sissay OBE to judge University's 2025 Micropoetry Competition
21 Mar 2025
Esteemed poet and former Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay OBE, has been unveiled as a returning judge for the 2025 edition of ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/2025-micropoetry-competition/) - [## A reflection on the ‘Exploring Arts-Based Participatory Research Methods’ project
13 Mar 2025
Written by Dr Henry McPherson, Research Associate, Creative Manchester Speaking to professionals who make powerful arts-based participatory research ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a-reflection-on-the-exploring-arts-based-participatory-research-methods-project/) - [## Looking back: Creative Health Research at The University of Manchester
12 Feb 2025
Creativity, health and wellbeing is a key theme of the Creative Manchester research platform. In an important strand of work within this theme, we ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/looking-back-creative-health-research-at-the-university-of-manchester/) - [## Businesses and academics pitch research ideas at CreaTech Innovation Lab
31 Jan 2025
The CreaTech Innovation Lab is a half-day workshop convened by the Creative Manchester research platform and the University’s Business Engagement ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/businesses-and-academics-pitch-research-ideas-at-createch-innovation-lab/) - [## International Mother Language Day 2025: A series of events celebrating language diversity
24 Jan 2025
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2025 takes place on 21 February, with an exciting programme of local celebrations announced by ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/international-mother-language-day-2025/) - [## Baroque Opera as a tool for peace: An evening with international theatre director Peter Sellars
16 Jan 2025
Taking place at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama on Tuesday, 4 February, Peter will deliver a lecture titled ‘How to End a War: The ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/baroque-opera-as-a-tool-for-peace-an-evening-with-international-theatre-director-peter-sellars/) - [## UMRI Interdisciplinary Research Funding Call 2025
8 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) invites new applications for pump-priming funds to support interdisciplinary research projects....
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/umri-interdisciplinary-research-funding-call-2025/) - [## Manchester’s Professor Gary Younge wins prestigious journalism award
6 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester’s Professor Gary Younge has been named as the recipient of a prestigious Robert B. Silvers Award in recognition of his ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/manchesters-professor-gary-younge-wins-prestigious-journalism-award/) - [## Festival of Libraries wins ‘Best Event’ at the 2024 Manchester Culture Awards
11 Dec 2024
The Festival of Libraries is an annual celebration of the diverse role played by libraries, showcasing their role as service, learning and creativity ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/festival-of-libraries-wins-best-event-at-the-2024-manchester-culture-awards/) - [## Investing in Interdisciplinarity
9 Dec 2024
UMRI will be launching the latest round of pump-priming awards in January 2025, designed to ignite UoM Researchers innovative interdisciplinary ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/investing-in-interdisciplinarity-the-university-of-manchester-research-institute-umri/) - [## The University of Manchester awards three Honorary Research Fellowships
4 Dec 2024
The three appointments are key figures in the Manchester’s thriving cultural scene:Dave Moutrey: Director of Culture and Creative Industries for ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/the-university-of-manchester-awards-three-honorary-research-fellowships/) - [## Creative Manchester at BEYOND 2024: Creative Cities
2 Dec 2024
From 25 to 27 November the BEYOND 2024: Creative Cities conference took place at The Lowry in Salford, bringing together business leaders, ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/creative-manchester-at-beyond-2024-creative-cities/) - [## Looking back: Manchester Literature Festival 2024
22 Nov 2024
This year’s Manchester Literature Festival took place 4-20 October, with an exciting programme of literary events taking place including ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/looking-back-at-manchester-literature-festival-2024/) - [## University Partners with English National Opera
21 Nov 2024
The University of Manchester is delighted to announce a new collaboration with English National Opera, as they announce the first wave of plans for a ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-partners-with-english-national-opera/) - [## ‘The Art of Research’: Co-produced Street Art
8 Nov 2024
As part of the Manchester ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024, The University of Manchester’s Research Platforms hosted a dynamic research café at...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/the-art-of-research-co-produced-street-art/) - [## British Council to fund Manchester-Nanjing cultural exchange project
6 Nov 2024
The project, funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme, will forge a lasting relationship between Manchester in ...
Read more](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/british-council-to-fund-manchester-nanjing-cultural-exchange-project/)