Creative Manchester
@uomcreativemcr.bsky.social
A University of Manchester (@uniofmanchester.bsky.social) research platform, developing and championing interdisciplinary research in Creativity and Creative practices.
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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
📅 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
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
📅 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
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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 💡
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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 🎵
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
@thejohnrylands.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
@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🎵
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
📅 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
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
📅 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
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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...
📅 Tue 4 Nov
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 @rncmlive.bsky.social
🎟 £18 (£35 including the book)
manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/zadie...
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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...
📅 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
📅24-26 Nov
📍Lowry
Find out more: https://ow.ly/lfAr50XfBnG
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
📅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 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
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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 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
🗓️ 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
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
🗓️ 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
🗓️ 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
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌱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
🗓️ 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
📅24-26 Nov
📍Lowry
Find out more: https://ow.ly/lfAr50XfBnG
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
📅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
The Festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Islamic heritage while embracing bold new expressions - beyond colour, creed or interpretation.
🎫 www.salaamfestival.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
The Festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Islamic heritage while embracing bold new expressions - beyond colour, creed or interpretation.
🎫 www.salaamfestival.co.uk
Reposted by Creative Manchester
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...
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...
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Creative Manchester
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...
📅 Sun 19 Oct
⏰ 4.30pm
📍 Mcr Central Library
🎟 £12 / £10
manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/marcu...
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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...
📅 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
📅 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
October 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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
📅 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
Reposted by Creative Manchester
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
📅Thursday 23 October, 7.00pm
🎟️Free, book here: https://manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/mimi-khalvati-rylands-poetry-reading
October 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
📅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
It was presented in partnership w/ @ethnicityuk.bsky.social and chaired by Prof Claire Alexander of @uomsoss.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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
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
📅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
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📢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
📅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👇
📅 18 Oct - 8 Nov
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Across the UK and online - find out about @manchester.ac.uk events👇
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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👇
📅 18 Oct - 8 Nov
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Across the UK and online - find out about @manchester.ac.uk events👇
Reposted by Creative Manchester
🎨 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
📅6 November, 5-7pm, Martin Harris Centre
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-a-soft...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org @criminologyuom.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🎨 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
📅6 November, 5-7pm, Martin Harris Centre
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-a-soft...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org @criminologyuom.bsky.social
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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%...
October 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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...
Explore the full programme: manchesterliterature...
October 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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...
Explore the full programme: manchesterliterature...