# News
**Source**: https://www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/news/
**Parent**: https://www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/
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 ...
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- [## 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 ...
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- [## 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/)