Responses to Ecological Crises through Creative and Civic Participation
| Dates: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Times: | 12:30 - 14:30 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Creative Manchester |
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| How much: | FREE |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Age Friendly, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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Join us for an informal research café exploring the ways in which art, research and movement come together to break down barriers.
At this event you will hear about the Manchester Histories ‘This is Us’ project, which celebrates overlooked stories, reflects on complex legacies, and creates spaces where every voice can be heard; from Grass Routes Movement, a Greater Manchester wide non-profit community interest company which uses movement in urban and rural spaces to empower marginalised communities; and Voices of the Sands, a song-cycle that explores migration and the idea of sanctuary through the archival history, folklore, and ecology of a sandbank just off the Kent coast.
Following short presentations, the audience will be warmly invited to participate in a Q&A discussion with the four speakers, contributing questions of their own which provoke conversation on the practice of creativity/creative practice, civic participation, justice and equity.
Food and refreshments will be provided for all guests.
The event will be chaired by Anke Bernau, Creative Manchester Theme Lead for ‘Creative and Civic Futures'.
Speakers
Yussuf M’Rabty (Manchester Histories)
Sajida Ismail (Grass Routes Movement CIC)
Rebecca Hurst (Freelance writer, composer and illustrator)
Michael Betteridge (Composer and conductor)
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