Manchester Metropolitan University
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Two universities, one incredible city ποΈ
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 π https://bit.ly/3O1nQNJ
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Two universities, one incredible city ποΈ
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 π 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 π 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, sheβs making that dream a reality as she prepares to become the first-ever British woman to compete in Monobob! π
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! ππ
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! ππ
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, sheβs making that dream a reality as she prepares to become the first-ever British woman to compete in Monobob! π
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! ππ
Best of luck to Adele and Team GB! ππ
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! π
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To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! π
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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! π
Find out more π https://bit.ly/3uj3dAC
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we asked our degree apprentices to sum up their experience in a single word! π
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Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.
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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 π https://bit.ly/3NZgOca
Congratulations to graduate Al Boyd on the premiere of his debut feature film βStone of Stoneβ.
Weβve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts ππ
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Weβve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts ππ
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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 βStone of Stoneβ.
Weβve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts ππ
π https://bbc.in/4krx5Tl
Weβve followed his journey of making the community film which he started while studying for his MA in filmmaking at our School of Digital Arts ππ
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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 π https://bit.ly/4qY51cR
Research led by Dr. Elizabeth Braithwaite opens up exciting possibilities for understanding why breastfeeding experiences vary so widely among women.
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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 moreπ 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 moreπ https://bit.ly/45FAQ1w
We're working with @hearingdogs.org.uk to boost the life-changing bond between hearing assistance dogs and humans. ππ
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. ππ
Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
Read more π https://bit.ly/3M7e8bT
Our groundbreaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships helping to improve life for deaf people.
Read more π https://bit.ly/3M7e8bT
PFAS βforever chemicalsβ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megsonβs research guiding the science. Find out about Dr Megsonβs work as a chemical pollutant consultant for the show π https://bit.ly/4ta9fzE
ITV drama turns to Manchester Met scientist for chemical pollution expertise
PFAS βforever chemicalsβ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megsonβs research guiding the science.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM
PFAS βforever chemicalsβ take centre stage in the new ITV series After the Flood, with Dr Dave Megsonβs research guiding the science. Find out about Dr Megsonβs work as a chemical pollutant consultant for the show π https://bit.ly/4ta9fzE
Weβre leading on a Β£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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Find out moreπ https://bit.ly/3ZxLVxQ
Β£2.8 million research project to combat one of the worldβs most urgent health threats
Programme will tackle antimicrobial resistance in East Africa β a major global public health risk
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January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Weβre leading on a Β£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 moreπ https://bit.ly/3ZxLVxQ
Find out moreπ 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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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.
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#McrMetProud
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#McrMetProud
This week, BRITs nominations officially launched in Manchester! π€π
@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 π
@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 π
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
This week, BRITs nominations officially launched in Manchester! π€π
@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 π
@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 π
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 ππ
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Find out more π 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 ππ
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Find out more π 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. π€
Listen (from 51 mins) π https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty π
Listen (from 51 mins) π https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty π
Superfans! - Prince - BBC Sounds
Amy LamΓ© 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. π€
Listen (from 51 mins) π https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty π
Listen (from 51 mins) π https://bbc.in/4qx42zS and look out for more exciting music news from Kirsty π
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 π
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Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now π
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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 π
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Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now π
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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.
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Congratulations to Macclesfield FC on their historic #FACup win at the weekend! π
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! π
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. π°
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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. π°
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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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βMetamaterialsβ could transform our lives β 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.
Find out moreπ https://bit.ly/45KuNbJ
Find out moreπ 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. π
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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. π
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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. π
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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. π
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Our researchers have helped to create a world-first carbon accounting framework, specifically designed for the gaming industry πΎ
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Read more hereπ https://bit.ly/49nwvRh
Manchester Met scientists co-develop world-first carbon accounting standard for the games industry
New global framework empowers games companies to measure and reduce carbon emissions, driving widespread industry sustainability
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our researchers have helped to create a world-first carbon accounting framework, specifically designed for the gaming industry πΎ
Read more hereπ https://bit.ly/49nwvRh
Read more hereπ https://bit.ly/49nwvRh
Happy New Year and welcome back to a snow-covered campus! We canβt wait to see what this year will bring. β¨βοΈ
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Happy New Year and welcome back to a snow-covered campus! We canβt wait to see what this year will bring. β¨βοΈ
Congratulations to our Professor Andrew McMillan who has been awarded an MBE for services to literature in the Kingβs New Yearβs Honours!πππ
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Professor and poet Andrew McMillan awarded MBE for services to literature
Professor McMillanβs multi-award-winning writing has made a cultural impact on ideas about masculinity, sexuality and northern identity
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December 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations to our Professor Andrew McMillan who has been awarded an MBE for services to literature in the Kingβs New Yearβs Honours!πππ
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#McrMetProud
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#McrMetProud
Catch our Professor, Thomas Coulthard, on ITV Granada talking about the 10th anniversary of the North West Boxing Day floods.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Catch our Professor, Thomas Coulthard, on ITV Granada talking about the 10th anniversary of the North West Boxing Day floods.
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Merry Christmas from Manchester Met! We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year ahead! β¨π
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Merry Christmas from Manchester Met! We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year ahead! β¨π