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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 13h

📢 Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: A History of Black Theatre, 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence 📅 Until 30 October 📍 Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building. Open to the public 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Faculty of Humanities

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 17h

TODAY: The Banners of Ed Hall: Art, Activism & Civic Action in Contemporary Britain 📅 15 October, 5.30pm–7pm 📍 Alliance Manchester Business School 🎟️ ow.ly/6wu550ZSYpO Join us for an event discussing the history, politics and stories behind banners in art and activism.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Tomorrow: The Banners of Ed Hall: Art, Activism & Civic Action in Contemporary Britain 📅 15 October, 5.30pm–7pm 📍 Alliance Manchester Business School 🎟️ ow.ly/6wu550ZSYpO Join us for an event discussing the history, politics and stories behind banners in art and activism.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

📢 NEW RESEARCH CAFÉ: Muslim Creativity, Resistance and Community Wellbeing 📅 Thursday 12 November, 12.00pm-2.30pm 📍The John Rylands Library 🎟️ Register for free: ow.ly/hl5M50ZX8Oq Image Credit: Fatima Lahham, Veins of The Land

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Last week we were pleased to support The Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance Conference! There were some great examples of organisations working innovatively and creatively in their communities to support people and make positive change #CreativeHealth #chwaconference2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

📢 Colours in the Field: Cotton, Empire and alternative futures in India 📅 Tuesday 3 November, 4:30 - 6pm 📍 Lime Café 🎟️ ow.ly/WhSC50ZVnnF Join us for a panel discussion and exhibition viewing to celebrate the launch of Colours in the Fields in our Glass Corridor exhibition space.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Manchester Literature Festival returns from 9-25 October, and Creative Manchester and Centre For New Writing will be supporting an exciting series of events! 🎓For more information and to book tickets, visit the MLF website - ow.ly/gHbH50ZOcpX

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In one week: The Banners of Ed Hall: Art, Activism & Civic Action in Contemporary Britain 📅 15 October, 5.30pm–7pm 📍 Alliance Manchester Business School 🎟️ ow.ly/6wu550ZSYpO Join us for an event discussing the history, politics and stories behind banners in art and activism.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Banners of Ed Hall: Art, Activism & Civic Action in Contemporary Britain 📅 15 October, 5.30pm–7pm 📍 Alliance Manchester Business School 🎟️ ow.ly/6wu550ZSYpO Join us for an event discussing the history, politics and stories behind banners in art and activism.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The challenges shaping our future need connected thinking. See how we and our sister platforms support collaboration across One University. Watch in full: ow.ly/zyCU50ZS8sf The University of Manchester Digital Futures Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester Sustainable Futures

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Creative technologist & Genotone founder Andrew Melchior appointed Honorary Professor in Computer Science The appointment will strengthen interdisciplinary research and teaching on AI, creative authorship and digital provenance at The University of Manchester. Read more: ow.ly/2OoS50ZS9p4

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last chance to view: Housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people 📅 Exhibiting until 30 September 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building. Open to the public 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Find out more about the project: ow.ly/USnP50ZIy3K

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are honoured to be shortlisted in the The University of Manchester's Inaugural Partnership Excellence Awards, with our partners Manchester Camerata. The nomination relates to the Music in Mind project, and was for the Research Collaboration Excellence category of the Awards #InnovationFestival

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔊Frederick Douglass: A Global Life – Podcast Recording is available to listen to now! 🎓 In June, Creative Manchester hosted the first event of Manchester Lit & Phil’s Frederick Douglass Lecture series, ‘Frederick Douglass: A Global Life’. Listen to the Podcast here: ow.ly/WucH50ZNJhj

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people 📅 Exhibiting until 30 September 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building. Open to the public 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Find out more about the project: ow.ly/USnP50ZIy3K

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet Professor Michelle Phillips, Creative Manchester’s new Director & Professor of Music in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at The University of Manchester. In our spotlight interview, Michelle shares what excites her about joining Creative Manchester and more👉 ow.ly/GRRo50ZNqin

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 Last chance to apply: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern 📅 Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September 👉 Full time, 12-month internship based in Manchester 📝 Apply here: ow.ly/2xlv50ZBrjZ Applicants must be graduating from UoM in 2026 or be a 2025 graduate.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 We are hiring: Interdisciplinary Research & Collections Engagement Officer 👉 Part time (21 hours per week), fixed term 2-year contract 📅 Apply by midnight on Monday 7 September Find out more and apply: ow.ly/IOG250ZHC4n

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Creative Manchester has appointed Professor Ana Carden-Coyne as Academic Research Lead for our new Activating Collections Research Theme to explore how our archives can inspire new research, partnerships and collaboration. Read more: ow.ly/Qpvw50ZHG78 School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 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. Helen Kara 👉https://creativeresearchmethods.com

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Until 2 September 📍 Glass Corridor Exhibition Space, Samuel Alexander Building. Open 9am – 5pm, weekdays University of Manchester Sociology Department Faculty of Humanities

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📢 We are hiring: Creative Manchester Graduate Intern 📅 Apply by 9pm, Sunday 6 September 👉 Full time, 12-month internship based in Manchester 📝 Apply here: ow.ly/nQGp50ZCiNV Applicants must be graduating from UoM in 2026 or be a 2025 graduate.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in one week! Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in GM whose community impact, leadership, creativity, and enterprise within the Black community should be celebrated? 🔗You can nominate them via this link: ow.ly/JKBX50ZwY6j

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 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 📍 Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building University of Manchester Sociology Department Faculty of Humanities

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Nominations for the Black Futures Awards close in 2 weeks! Do you know a Black individual, leader or organisation in GM whose community impact, leadership, creativity, and enterprise within the Black community should be celebrated? 🔗You can nominate them via this link: ow.ly/JKBX50ZwY6j

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🎙 New episode of You Ought to Know out NOW! Karen Gabay talks with Soul legend and former Ikette PP Arnold, sharing her journey & collaborations. 🔗 Available on Youtube now (ow.ly/aOjp50ZrY7X)

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 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: ow.ly/S5mM50Zu63l

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎙 New episode of You Ought to Know out 30 July 2026! Karen Gabay talks with Soul legend and former Ikette PP Arnold, sharing her journey & collaborations. 🔗 Available on Youtube in one week (ow.ly/aOjp50ZrY7X)

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Today Creative Manchester was delighted to host a research café on the systems that shape research culture. Researchers from the Whitworth Art Gallery, @thejohnrylands.bsky.social and The University of Manchester discussed the hidden and ‘soft’ infrastructure that shape collaborative research.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Today we are at Manchester Museum exploring the project “housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people” We have art work created from research interviews by Len Grant. Participants from the project and the LGBTQ community in Manchester shared their experiences of housing.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📹We commissioned a film celebrating last month's Future of Opera: Human-AI Improvisation event & the partnerships between The University of Manchester, ENO & Operactive Arts, which made this workshop a reality. ow.ly/XrPq50ZjWUM Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We were delighted to host David Olusoga delivering the inaugural Frederick Douglass lecture, in partnership with the Manchester Lit & Phil and CARISMA. An audio recording of the talk will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon, for anyone who would like to listen back.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#FestivalofLibraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries took place in June 2026. Creative Manchester hosted four incredible events, ranging from celebrating Jamaican Patwas to exploring children's literature through fruit, and writing to enhance wellbeing.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

💭Professor John McAuliffe reflects on his tenure as Creative Manchester Director. He played a crucial role in taking the us from our beginnings in 2021 to being an integral part of the University’s 10-year ‘M2035 strategy’. Thank you for everything, John! Read more: ow.ly/y0Ka50ZiGRr

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

JOIN THE TEAM📢Postdoctoral Research Associate (Maternity Cover) 🗓️3 July 👉Full‑time for 9 months Want to contribute to interdisciplinary impact‑focused research? Apply to join our inclusive team & work with academic colleagues, cultural institutions & community partners. 🔗https://ow.ly/HPZ150ZckNV

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Next week: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Michelle will work to bring together academics, cultural partners & communities to advance creative research, practice & innovation. She will also be responsible for fostering partnerships, strengthening external engagement & enhancing the University’s impact across the creative & cultural sectors.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We were delighted to host @davidolusoga.bsky.social for the inaugural Grederick Douglass lecture, in partnership with @manlitphil.bsky.social and carisma. Prof Olusoga was later joined in conversation by Prof Erinma Bell MBE DL to discuss Douglass’ life and ideas. An audience Q&A was also held.

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a public event exploring Umberto Eco’s connection with British culture, 10 years after his death. ‘Umberto Eco in Britain’ 📍 Anthony Burgess Foundation, M1 5BY 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 at 15.00. Find out more: ow.ly/4Kko50Z73Pf

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In two weeks: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

NEW EVENT: Research Café: Housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people Join us for research findings from this interdisciplinary pilot research project exploring the experiences, needs, and aspirations of older LGBTQ people. Image credit: Len Grant ow.ly/PKkz50ZaoWr

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join the Linguistic Diversity Collective for their three incredibly exciting activities including a stall on the Uyghur Language, a blackout poetry workshop and a languages trail at Manchester Museum. 📍 The University of Manchester, Oxford Road 🕚 11am – 4:30pm 🗓️ Saturday 13 June

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