Graduate Intern writes about his year with Creative Manchester

My name is Sam Richardson, and I began my internship with Creative Manchester after graduating with an MA in History from The University of Manchester in 2025. As a part of the Manchester Graduate Talent scheme, this role has given me invaluable experience supporting research communications and engagement activities, while learning about how Universities can support regional growth through cultural placemaking, partnerships and community engagement. I work as part of Creative Manchester’s Communications and Engagement team, sitting between the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement th