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Creative Manchester A University of Manchester research platform, championing creativity and innovation. This page is only intermittently monitored.

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This year we are supporting the International Creative Research Methods Conference! The conference explores all things C...
27/08/2026

This year we are supporting the International Creative Research Methods Conference!

The conference explores all things Creative Research Methods, with a series of workshops, performances and discussions bringing together a community of researchers from around the world.

We have a shared goal of convening a network of researchers and practitioners who embed Creative Methods into their work.

📅 7–8 September 2026
đź“Ť The Studio, 51 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN
🎟️ https://creativeresearchmethods.com (ticket prices £75 - £495)

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre📅 U...
27/08/2026

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre

đź“… Until 2 September
📍 Glass Corridor Exhibition Space, Samuel Alexander Building. Open to the public 9am – 5pm, weekdays

Irrepressible celebrates 20 years of the Morgan Centre, which explores the relational nature of social life as experienced in the everyday with unruly imagination, curiosity and an inventive openness to interdisciplinary approaches.

Combining research and original artwork from projects across the last 20, including panels from the AirSpace and Teenage Kicks research projects. The exhibition was launched on 1 July with an event which included a poetry reading from Lexie Davis and craft activities. Videos from Morgan Centre researchers will also be on display in the Samuel Alexander South Foyer throughout the exhibition.

UoM Humanities

🎭 The Cultural Welcome is back from 5 - 11 October, giving students the chance to discover the rich arts, culture and he...
26/08/2026

🎭 The Cultural Welcome is back from 5 - 11 October, giving students the chance to discover the rich arts, culture and heritage of the Oxford Road Corridor. Creative Manchester is excited to be part of this year’s programme with a special exhibition launch and panel event on 8 October in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor, celebrating Black Theatre History Month 2026.

Presented in collaboration with the Drama Department, the event will launch A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827–2020: Celebrating presence, exploring the artistry and entrepreneurship of people of African and Afro-Caribbean descent in theatre and performance in Manchester.

Come along to visit the exhibition, hear from curators, academics and artists, and if you’re a student bring your student ID to enjoy a special treat for students.

Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-of-black-theatre-in-manchester-1827-2020-celebrating-presence-tickets-1997011282504?aff=socialmedia

Discover the full programme of The Cultural Welcome here: https://oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural-welcome/

📢 We are hiring: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern 📅 Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September 👉 Full time, 12-month internship...
26/08/2026

📢 We are hiring: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern

đź“… Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September
👉 Full time, 12-month internship based in Manchester

Creative Manchester is seeking a Graduate Intern to support the Communications and Engagement team across its activities. You will work as an important member of the Research Platform team and engage with a range of activities in support of deepening Creative Manchester’s engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and the University's Cultural Institutions.

đź“ť Apply here: https://ow.ly/lJkO50ZCiQ8

To apply for this position, you must be graduating from The University of Manchester in 2026 or be a 2025 graduate.

Read more about Creative Manchester’s 2024-25 Intern Uxutvi’s experience in this role: https://ow.ly/RHyO50ZCiQ7

📢 We are hiring: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern 📅 Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September 👉 Full time, 12-month internshi...
21/08/2026

📢 We are hiring: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern

đź“… Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September
👉 Full time, 12-month internship based in Manchester

Creative Manchester is seeking a Graduate Intern to support the Communications and Engagement team across its activities. You will work as an important member of the Research Platform team and engage with a range of activities in support of deepening Creative Manchester’s engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and the University's Cultural Institutions.

đź“ť Apply here: https://ow.ly/cL6x50ZCiLY

To apply for this position, you must be graduating from The University of Manchester in 2026 or be a 2025 graduate.

Read more about Creative Manchester’s 2023-24 Intern Gweni’s experience in this role: https://ow.ly/nh6O50ZCiLX

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in one week!Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in Gre...
13/08/2026

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in one week!
Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in Greater Manchester, whose community impact, leadership, creativity, and enterprise within the Black community should be celebrated?
đź”—You can nominate them via this link: https://ow.ly/r7Qm50ZwY6i

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Unti...
06/08/2026

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre

📅 Until 2 September, open to the public 9am – 5pm, weekdays
đź“Ť Glass Corridor Exhibition Space, Samuel Alexander Building

Irrepressible celebrates 20 years of the Morgan Centre, which explores the relational nature of social life as experienced in the everyday with unruly imagination, curiosity and an inventive openness to interdisciplinary approaches.

Combining research and original artwork from projects across the last 20, including panels from the AirSpace and Teenage Kicks research projects. The exhibition was launched on 1 July with an event which included a poetry reading from Lexie Davis and craft activities. Videos from Morgan Centre researchers will also be on display in the Samuel Alexander South Foyer throughout the exhibition.

UoM Humanities

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in two weeks!Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in Gr...
06/08/2026

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in two weeks!
Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in Greater Manchester, whose community impact, leadership, creativity, and enterprise within the Black community should be celebrated?
đź”—You can nominate them via this link: https://ow.ly/r7Qm50ZwY6i

04/08/2026

From a telescope to dinosaurs, Kevin explores private-obsessions-turned-public-treasures

Manchester City Council appoints new Director of CultureCongratulations to Jennifer Cleary, newly appointed Director of ...
29/07/2026

Manchester City Council appoints new Director of Culture

Congratulations to Jennifer Cleary, newly appointed Director of Culture and Creative Industries. A fantastic appointment, and we are looking forward to working with Jen in her new role.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Ze5M50Zu63k

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