Get involved!
Imagine2035 colleague engagement
Directorate Management Teams will begin generating ideas at their meetings in December 2025.
Drop in sessions
In January 2026, all colleagues are invited to join the conversation at drop-in sessions taking place at Main Library, Crawford House Library Staff Hub and Rylands.
If you have feedback on elements of Imagine2030 we want to continue into Imagine2035, thoughts on how we can best respond to Manchester 2035, or great ideas on things we could do differently, please sign up below.
Themes
Each session will have a LEAP theme, but you can share any response to Manchester 2035 or idea for Imagine2035 at any session. Library Management Group members will be on hand to guide you, along with members of the Library Student Team.
Upcoming sessions
Sign up via Eventbrite using the links for each session.
| Time and date | Location | LEAP Focus |
|---|---|---|
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1.30 - 4.30pm |
Event Space, The John Rylands Library |
The university to partner with |
|
Thursday, 15 January 2026 1, 1.30 - 4.30pm |
(Not specified) |
A powerhouse of innovation |
|
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9.30 - 12.30pm |
Blue Ground Seminar Room, Main Library |
Digital inside and out |
|
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 9.30 - 12.30pm |
Blue Ground Seminar Room, Main Library |
Flexible, personalised and digitally enabled learning |
|
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1.30 - 4.30pm |
Collaboration Space, Crawford House Library Staff Hub |
Accelerating the path from research excellence to impact |
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at all sessions.