Manchester Metropolitan University
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Have you incorporated gorpcore into your wardrobe this winter? With the #WinterOlympics showing us all the outdoor fashion trends, we asked Dr Jane Turnbull to tell us what gorpcore is and if she thinks we'll be seeing it in years to come!
February 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Have you incorporated gorpcore into your wardrobe this winter? With the #WinterOlympics showing us all the outdoor fashion trends, we asked Dr Jane Turnbull to tell us what gorpcore is and if she thinks we'll be seeing it in years to come!
"Manchester's always been cool... now it's cooler than ever."
Our Manchester music expert and BRITs Fringe Steering Group member @profkirsty.bsky.social spoke to Prolific North about what Manchester hosting the BRIT Awards means for the city. 🎶
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Our Manchester music expert and BRITs Fringe Steering Group member @profkirsty.bsky.social spoke to Prolific North about what Manchester hosting the BRIT Awards means for the city. 🎶
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‘It’s all starting to come to life’: Behind the scenes at Co-op Live as Manchester prepares for the BRIT Awards 2026 - Prolific North
In just over two weeks, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice and many more will descend on Manchester as the BRITs take over Co-op Live, leaving the capital for the first time in the ceremony’s near ...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
"Manchester's always been cool... now it's cooler than ever."
Our Manchester music expert and BRITs Fringe Steering Group member @profkirsty.bsky.social spoke to Prolific North about what Manchester hosting the BRIT Awards means for the city. 🎶
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qwNkQw
Our Manchester music expert and BRITs Fringe Steering Group member @profkirsty.bsky.social spoke to Prolific North about what Manchester hosting the BRIT Awards means for the city. 🎶
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We’ve been ranked Gold for energy efficiency by Uswitch, with a 17% cut in energy use and carbon emissions highlighting our commitment to becoming net-zero by 2038 🎉
Read more about our sustainability efforts 🔗 https://bit.ly/4r8fQJe
Read more about our sustainability efforts 🔗 https://bit.ly/4r8fQJe
Our sustainable university
Learn about the steps we’re taking to make sure our University remains one of the most sustainable in the country.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
We’ve been ranked Gold for energy efficiency by Uswitch, with a 17% cut in energy use and carbon emissions highlighting our commitment to becoming net-zero by 2038 🎉
Read more about our sustainability efforts 🔗 https://bit.ly/4r8fQJe
Read more about our sustainability efforts 🔗 https://bit.ly/4r8fQJe
Shot put 🤝 Bobsleigh – who knew there was such crossover?
From our podcast archives, Adele Nicoll talks about why explosive strength underpins elite performance, no matter the sport 🏅
Good luck competing this weekend Adele!
From our podcast archives, Adele Nicoll talks about why explosive strength underpins elite performance, no matter the sport 🏅
Good luck competing this weekend Adele!
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Shot put 🤝 Bobsleigh – who knew there was such crossover?
From our podcast archives, Adele Nicoll talks about why explosive strength underpins elite performance, no matter the sport 🏅
Good luck competing this weekend Adele!
From our podcast archives, Adele Nicoll talks about why explosive strength underpins elite performance, no matter the sport 🏅
Good luck competing this weekend Adele!
As the #WinterOlympics puts performance gear back in the spotlight, our performance clothing expert Dr Jane Turnbull explains why outdoor wear is having a major moment - and why people are choosing quality, durability and design that goes the distance 🏔️⛷️
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
As the #WinterOlympics puts performance gear back in the spotlight, our performance clothing expert Dr Jane Turnbull explains why outdoor wear is having a major moment - and why people are choosing quality, durability and design that goes the distance 🏔️⛷️
Two universities, one incredible city 🏙️
In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @manchester.ac.uk have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses.
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In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @manchester.ac.uk have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3O1nQNJ
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Two universities, one incredible city 🏙️
In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @manchester.ac.uk have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3O1nQNJ
In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @manchester.ac.uk have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3O1nQNJ
In 2022, we spoke to our alumna Adele Nicoll who shared her dream of becoming a bobsleigh pilot at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now, she’s making that dream a reality as she prepares to become the first-ever British woman to compete in Monobob! 🙌
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! 👏🏅
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! 👏🏅
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
In 2022, we spoke to our alumna Adele Nicoll who shared her dream of becoming a bobsleigh pilot at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now, she’s making that dream a reality as she prepares to become the first-ever British woman to compete in Monobob! 🙌
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! 👏🏅
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! 👏🏅
How does it feel to be a degree apprentice?
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! 👇
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To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! 👇
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3uj3dAC
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
How does it feel to be a degree apprentice?
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! 👇
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3uj3dAC
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! 👇
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3uj3dAC
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.
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Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NZgOca
Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, new research reveals
People using tailored knee brace reported improvement in symptoms
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February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.
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Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NZgOca
Congratulations to graduate Al Boyd on the premiere of his debut feature film ‘Stone of Stone’.
We’ve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts 🙌🎉
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We’ve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts 🙌🎉
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Edale villagers finally debut film that began in Covid
About 100 people from Edale were involved in Stone of Stone, a comedy film about a heist.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Congratulations to graduate Al Boyd on the premiere of his debut feature film ‘Stone of Stone’.
We’ve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts 🙌🎉
🔗 https://bbc.in/4krx5Tl
We’ve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts 🙌🎉
🔗 https://bbc.in/4krx5Tl
Our first-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes.
Research led by Dr. Elizabeth Braithwaite opens up exciting possibilities for understanding why breastfeeding experiences vary so widely among women.
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Research led by Dr. Elizabeth Braithwaite opens up exciting possibilities for understanding why breastfeeding experiences vary so widely among women.
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Could epigenetics affect breastfeeding? New study reveals biological clues
First-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes
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February 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Our first-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes.
Research led by Dr. Elizabeth Braithwaite opens up exciting possibilities for understanding why breastfeeding experiences vary so widely among women.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qY51cR
Research led by Dr. Elizabeth Braithwaite opens up exciting possibilities for understanding why breastfeeding experiences vary so widely among women.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qY51cR
Care experienced girls are 5.7 times more likely to enter the criminal justice system than girls outside the care system, new research reveals.
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Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45FAQ1w
Care experienced girls 5.7 times more likely to enter criminal justice system, new research suggests
New study highlights child welfare involvement is linked to higher risk of criminalisation
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February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Care experienced girls are 5.7 times more likely to enter the criminal justice system than girls outside the care system, new research reveals.
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Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45FAQ1w
We're working with @hearingdogs.org.uk to boost the life-changing bond between hearing assistance dogs and humans. 🐕🙌
Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
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Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
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Life-changing bond between hearing assistance dogs and humans to be boosted by relationship-based study
Ground-breaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships, helping to improve life for deaf people
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January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
We're working with @hearingdogs.org.uk to boost the life-changing bond between hearing assistance dogs and humans. 🐕🙌
Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3M7e8bT
Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3M7e8bT
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megson’s research guiding the science. Find out about Dr Megson’s work as a chemical pollutant consultant for the show 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ta9fzE
ITV drama turns to Manchester Met scientist for chemical pollution expertise
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megson’s research guiding the science.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megson’s research guiding the science. Find out about Dr Megson’s work as a chemical pollutant consultant for the show 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ta9fzE
We’re leading on a £2.8m programme bringing together global experts to tackle antimicrobial resistance in East Africa - one of the most urgent threats to global public health.
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£2.8 million research project to combat one of the world’s most urgent health threats
Programme will tackle antimicrobial resistance in East Africa – a major global public health risk
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January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
We’re leading on a £2.8m programme bringing together global experts to tackle antimicrobial resistance in East Africa - one of the most urgent threats to global public health.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZxLVxQ
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZxLVxQ
We're proud to announce our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind programme to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to pursue higher education.
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#McrMetProud
Prison reformer Lady Edwina Grosvenor supports scholarships for students with lived experience of the criminal justice system
Ground-breaking scholarships to overcome barriers to higher education
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January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
We're proud to announce our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind programme to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to pursue higher education.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/49IDbLm
#McrMetProud
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#McrMetProud
This week, BRITs nominations officially launched in Manchester! 🎤🎉
@profkirsty.bsky.social shares more about our School of Digital Arts hosting a #BRITsFringe event.
Watch this space for more info coming soon and tell us your favourite nominees 👇
@profkirsty.bsky.social shares more about our School of Digital Arts hosting a #BRITsFringe event.
Watch this space for more info coming soon and tell us your favourite nominees 👇
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
This week, BRITs nominations officially launched in Manchester! 🎤🎉
@profkirsty.bsky.social shares more about our School of Digital Arts hosting a #BRITsFringe event.
Watch this space for more info coming soon and tell us your favourite nominees 👇
@profkirsty.bsky.social shares more about our School of Digital Arts hosting a #BRITsFringe event.
Watch this space for more info coming soon and tell us your favourite nominees 👇
Congratulations to our Research Associate Dr Evelyn Mary-Ann Antony who has won the Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025 award from @bpsofficial.bsky.social for research into emotion dysregulation in middle childhood 🎉🙌
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Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sTnXuA
Research Associate wins award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025
Dr Evelyn Mary-Ann Antony recognised for research into emotion dysregulation in middle childhood
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January 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Congratulations to our Research Associate Dr Evelyn Mary-Ann Antony who has won the Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025 award from @bpsofficial.bsky.social for research into emotion dysregulation in middle childhood 🎉🙌
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sTnXuA
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sTnXuA
Our School of Digital Arts Professor Kirsty Fairclough spoke to BBC 6 Music about her research into the musical legacy of Prince. 🎤
Listen (from 51 mins) 🔗 https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty 👀
Listen (from 51 mins) 🔗 https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty 👀
Superfans! - Prince - BBC Sounds
Amy Lamé tells the stories of Prince's career through the words of his devoted fans.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Our School of Digital Arts Professor Kirsty Fairclough spoke to BBC 6 Music about her research into the musical legacy of Prince. 🎤
Listen (from 51 mins) 🔗 https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty 👀
Listen (from 51 mins) 🔗 https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty 👀
Our Institute for Children's Futures co-director Michelle McManus reflects on how parliament should act to help prevent child exploitation.
Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 👇
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Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 👇
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The case for an independent child exploitation advocate - CYP Now
Legislation going through parliament presents a vital opportunity to create a statutory, independent advocate role dedicated to representing the interests of children experiencing any form of exploita...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Our Institute for Children's Futures co-director Michelle McManus reflects on how parliament should act to help prevent child exploitation.
Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 👇
🔗 https://bit.ly/49mZqq8
Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 👇
🔗 https://bit.ly/49mZqq8
Our researchers are teaming up with the University of Plymouth to explore the impact of board games on wellbeing and their potential use in health and social care interventions.
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Impact of board games on wellbeing to be explored in new initiative
Family favourite games could help with neurodivergent treatment and support
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January 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Our researchers are teaming up with the University of Plymouth to explore the impact of board games on wellbeing and their potential use in health and social care interventions.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4syWNJe
🔗 https://bit.ly/4syWNJe
Congratulations to Macclesfield FC on their historic #FACup win at the weekend! 🎉
Last week we welcomed the team to our Platt Lane Sports Complex to help them prepare for the fixture.
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Last week we welcomed the team to our Platt Lane Sports Complex to help them prepare for the fixture.
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New outfits and snow disruption: inside Macclesfield before jackpot FA Cup tie
Phoenix club are lowest-ranked in third round and could have sold hundreds more tickets for visit of holders Crystal Palace
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January 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations to Macclesfield FC on their historic #FACup win at the weekend! 🎉
Last week we welcomed the team to our Platt Lane Sports Complex to help them prepare for the fixture.
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Last week we welcomed the team to our Platt Lane Sports Complex to help them prepare for the fixture.
https://bit.ly/4jACRSj
Introducing Manchester Met Matters - a new way to keep up with our latest news, research, events and opportunities. 📰
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January 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Introducing Manchester Met Matters - a new way to keep up with our latest news, research, events and opportunities. 📰
Sign up here 🔗 https://bit.ly/49rbbdX
Sign up here 🔗 https://bit.ly/49rbbdX
Ahead of next month's 2026 Winter Olympics, Dr Tom Allen looks at how the materials used in sports equipment could transform people's everyday lives.
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‘Metamaterials’ could transform our lives – and sports equipment is at the vanguard
Dr Thomas Allen on metamaterials reshaping sports gear for superior safety and performance.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ahead of next month's 2026 Winter Olympics, Dr Tom Allen looks at how the materials used in sports equipment could transform people's everyday lives.
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Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45KuNbJ
Feeling the back-to-work blues? You're not alone!
Our Organisational Psychology Lecturer, Ioannis Kratsiotis shares five simple tips to help make your workdays brighter and boost your mood following the festive break. 🙌
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Our Organisational Psychology Lecturer, Ioannis Kratsiotis shares five simple tips to help make your workdays brighter and boost your mood following the festive break. 🙌
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Lz3Kt6
Five ways to make your day at work feel better
The science of a good day with your colleagues.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Feeling the back-to-work blues? You're not alone!
Our Organisational Psychology Lecturer, Ioannis Kratsiotis shares five simple tips to help make your workdays brighter and boost your mood following the festive break. 🙌
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Lz3Kt6
Our Organisational Psychology Lecturer, Ioannis Kratsiotis shares five simple tips to help make your workdays brighter and boost your mood following the festive break. 🙌
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Lz3Kt6