Inaugural Talk ‘Practising Practice’ by Professor Shelley McNulty

Name: Inaugural Talk ‘Practising Practice’ by Professor Shelley McNulty
Start: 2026-01-29T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-29T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Manchester Metropolitan University - Manchester School of Art - Lowry Building

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Manchester Metropolitan University - Manchester School of Art - Lowry Building | Manchester, EN

We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Professorial keynote of Professor Shelley McNulty, Head of the School of Art and Design.
About this Event

Shelley will share insights from her two decades in academia, having joined the University as a practising designer following roles in leading studios in London and Manchester. From subject specialist to influential sector leader, her journey reflects a deep commitment to creative education and its transformative potential.

In this keynote, Shelley will explore her passion for ‘practising design’ beyond building or making, and how design thinking, anthropology and co-design shape her everyday leadership. Drawing on experiences across both practice and academia, she will advocate for the power of creativity to drive meaningful social and educational change.

VENUE: Lowry Building, 4.03

TIME: 5pm-7pm (5pm Drinks reception, 6pm Inaugural Talk)