MetroPolis
@mcrmetropolis.bsky.social
A research-led think tank, based at Manchester Metropolitan University that brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers to share thinking and strengthen policy-making
We’re delighted to support the 2025 National Safeguarding Conference Wales, uniting researchers and practitioners to share best practice and research in safeguarding.
Find out more and explore the agenda 👇
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Find out more and explore the agenda 👇
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National Safeguarding Conference Wales/ Cynhadledd Genedlaethol Cymru ynghy
Leading from lived experience in safeguarding /
Arwain o brofiad go iawn ym maes diogelu
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November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We’re delighted to support the 2025 National Safeguarding Conference Wales, uniting researchers and practitioners to share best practice and research in safeguarding.
Find out more and explore the agenda 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-s...
@icf-mcr.bsky.social #safeguarding
Find out more and explore the agenda 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-s...
@icf-mcr.bsky.social #safeguarding
An excellent article by @manmetuni.bsky.social's Dr Sean Brophy- action by policymakers and business leaders is needed to stop Britain turning into a lower-wage economy and make work more rewarding.
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University still pays off – even in lower-wage Britain
This isn’t a story about university losing its value. It’s a story about Britain becoming a lower wage economy.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
An excellent article by @manmetuni.bsky.social's Dr Sean Brophy- action by policymakers and business leaders is needed to stop Britain turning into a lower-wage economy and make work more rewarding.
theconversation.com/university-s...
theconversation.com/university-s...
The latest edition of our newsletter is here! Discover how researchers are shaping evidence-based policy, from advancing children’s rights and justice reform to safeguarding the UK’s heritage.
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MetroPolis Matters October 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The latest edition of our newsletter is here! Discover how researchers are shaping evidence-based policy, from advancing children’s rights and justice reform to safeguarding the UK’s heritage.
Read more 👇
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Read more 👇
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Feeling inspired by Manchester Met's Research Festival?
Overton Engage has highlighted a Sport England opportunity
exploring how sport and physical activity shape health, wellbeing & social impact.
👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Overton Engage has highlighted a Sport England opportunity
exploring how sport and physical activity shape health, wellbeing & social impact.
👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Areas of Research Interest (ARI) - Areas of Research Interest: The value of sport and physical ... - Overton
• ARI 13. Understanding long-term impacts of inequality in sport and physical activity across the life course.
• ARI 14. Benefits of sport and physical activity for under-represented groups.
• ARI...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Feeling inspired by Manchester Met's Research Festival?
Overton Engage has highlighted a Sport England opportunity
exploring how sport and physical activity shape health, wellbeing & social impact.
👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Overton Engage has highlighted a Sport England opportunity
exploring how sport and physical activity shape health, wellbeing & social impact.
👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
🚆 New MetroPolis blog!
Marcus Mayers & Prof David Bamford present an alternative vision for the Department for Transport - making the case for an demand-led and outcomes focused model
Read more here 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/all-change-a...
Marcus Mayers & Prof David Bamford present an alternative vision for the Department for Transport - making the case for an demand-led and outcomes focused model
Read more here 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/all-change-a...
All Change at the UK Department for Transport? - Metropolis
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October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚆 New MetroPolis blog!
Marcus Mayers & Prof David Bamford present an alternative vision for the Department for Transport - making the case for an demand-led and outcomes focused model
Read more here 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/all-change-a...
Marcus Mayers & Prof David Bamford present an alternative vision for the Department for Transport - making the case for an demand-led and outcomes focused model
Read more here 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/all-change-a...
Learn how to engage with Parliament and boost your research impact 👇
🎓 How to Promote Your Research to Parliament
🗓️ 28 Oct | 🕒 13:30–15:30 | 📍 Manchester Met
Led by Huw Edwards MBE, former MP
🎟️ Register now
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🎓 How to Promote Your Research to Parliament
🗓️ 28 Oct | 🕒 13:30–15:30 | 📍 Manchester Met
Led by Huw Edwards MBE, former MP
🎟️ Register now
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How to promote your research to Parliament as a Researcher (Internal Only)
Get expert insight and advice on how to promote your research to Parliament as an early or mid-career researcher at Manchester Met!
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October 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Learn how to engage with Parliament and boost your research impact 👇
🎓 How to Promote Your Research to Parliament
🗓️ 28 Oct | 🕒 13:30–15:30 | 📍 Manchester Met
Led by Huw Edwards MBE, former MP
🎟️ Register now
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pro...
🎓 How to Promote Your Research to Parliament
🗓️ 28 Oct | 🕒 13:30–15:30 | 📍 Manchester Met
Led by Huw Edwards MBE, former MP
🎟️ Register now
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pro...
An excellent reflective piece by our Chancellor's Visiting Fellow Dr Tommaso Spinelli! This event explored the issues and potential surrounding AI in the public sector- a great example of collaboration between government and academia to turn research into action.
cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/03/t...
cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/03/t...
Turning research into action at the AI in Government and Academia Summit
Exploring how cutting edge academic research can shape AI adoption in government at the 2025 AI in Government and Academia Summit.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
An excellent reflective piece by our Chancellor's Visiting Fellow Dr Tommaso Spinelli! This event explored the issues and potential surrounding AI in the public sector- a great example of collaboration between government and academia to turn research into action.
cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/03/t...
cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/03/t...
📢 UK researchers!
The Department for Education is looking for insights on supporting children with additional needs & giving every child the best start in life.
Full details 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
ARI listing 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/725555
The Department for Education is looking for insights on supporting children with additional needs & giving every child the best start in life.
Full details 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
ARI listing 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/725555
Department for Education: areas of research interest
This publication sets out areas where DfE is interested in more research and new evidence.
www.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
📢 UK researchers!
The Department for Education is looking for insights on supporting children with additional needs & giving every child the best start in life.
Full details 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
ARI listing 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/725555
The Department for Education is looking for insights on supporting children with additional needs & giving every child the best start in life.
Full details 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
ARI listing 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/725555
MetroPolis supported PERU’s Director Hannah Hesselgreaves in engaging with the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool- here, she shares her reflections on the experience:
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PERU at the Labour Party Conference – In Brief - Metropolis
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October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
MetroPolis supported PERU’s Director Hannah Hesselgreaves in engaging with the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool- here, she shares her reflections on the experience:
mcrmetropolis.uk/peru-at-the-...
mcrmetropolis.uk/peru-at-the-...
The Sept edition of MetroPolis Matters is here! 📰
Highlights: AI in Gov & Academia Summit, upcoming Children’s Rights & Child Health events, plus insights from our Chancellor’s Fellows.
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Highlights: AI in Gov & Academia Summit, upcoming Children’s Rights & Child Health events, plus insights from our Chancellor’s Fellows.
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MetroPolis Matters September 2025
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September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Sept edition of MetroPolis Matters is here! 📰
Highlights: AI in Gov & Academia Summit, upcoming Children’s Rights & Child Health events, plus insights from our Chancellor’s Fellows.
👉 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
Highlights: AI in Gov & Academia Summit, upcoming Children’s Rights & Child Health events, plus insights from our Chancellor’s Fellows.
👉 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
📢 Calling UK researchers!
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov is seeking insights on how planning laws can be streamlined.
Apply here 👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Explore more via Overton Engage 👇 www.overton.io/overton-engage
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov is seeking insights on how planning laws can be streamlined.
Apply here 👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Explore more via Overton Engage 👇 www.overton.io/overton-engage
Consultation - Consultation: Streamlining infrastructure planning - Overton
Topic of this consultation:
This consultation seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation under the Planning Act 2008 to streamline the i...
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September 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
📢 Calling UK researchers!
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov is seeking insights on how planning laws can be streamlined.
Apply here 👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Explore more via Overton Engage 👇 www.overton.io/overton-engage
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov is seeking insights on how planning laws can be streamlined.
Apply here 👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Explore more via Overton Engage 👇 www.overton.io/overton-engage
🌍 Academics & researchers: Want to make your work matter in government policy?
The new guidance “Routes for academic engagement with Government” is out- detailing routes like fellowships, exchange schemes, advisory roles & more.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The new guidance “Routes for academic engagement with Government” is out- detailing routes like fellowships, exchange schemes, advisory roles & more.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Routes for academic engagement with Government
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September 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌍 Academics & researchers: Want to make your work matter in government policy?
The new guidance “Routes for academic engagement with Government” is out- detailing routes like fellowships, exchange schemes, advisory roles & more.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The new guidance “Routes for academic engagement with Government” is out- detailing routes like fellowships, exchange schemes, advisory roles & more.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
MetroPolis is proud to support @manmetuni.bsky.social colleagues at this year’s #LabourPartyConference.
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Join Manchester Met at Labour Party Conference 2025!
Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
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September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
MetroPolis is proud to support @manmetuni.bsky.social colleagues at this year’s #LabourPartyConference.
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Huge thanks to everyone who joined the AI in Government and Academia Summit yesterday at
@manmetuni.bsky.social
A hugely successful event! Special thanks to our speakers, panellists, Professor Keeley Crockett and Dr Tommaso Spinelli
@manmetuni.bsky.social
A hugely successful event! Special thanks to our speakers, panellists, Professor Keeley Crockett and Dr Tommaso Spinelli
September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who joined the AI in Government and Academia Summit yesterday at
@manmetuni.bsky.social
A hugely successful event! Special thanks to our speakers, panellists, Professor Keeley Crockett and Dr Tommaso Spinelli
@manmetuni.bsky.social
A hugely successful event! Special thanks to our speakers, panellists, Professor Keeley Crockett and Dr Tommaso Spinelli
💡 Researchers: New National Crime Agency ARI calls for insights on AI & emerging tech in tackling economic crime.
Find out more 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/798405
Explore more ARIs at 👉 ari.org.uk
Find out more 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/798405
Explore more ARIs at 👉 ari.org.uk
How could emerging technologies, such as AI, help to detect and disrupt economic crime?
Alongside the more specific categories for further research, there are some cross-cutting themes where the research questions and gaps are relevant across economic crime as a whole.
This includes ho...
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September 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
💡 Researchers: New National Crime Agency ARI calls for insights on AI & emerging tech in tackling economic crime.
Find out more 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/798405
Explore more ARIs at 👉 ari.org.uk
Find out more 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/798405
Explore more ARIs at 👉 ari.org.uk
📢 Exclusive for @mmulawresearch.bsky.social
Learn how to adapt your research for different policy audiences in this workshop led by Sarah O’Meara of Universal Impact,the communications arm of The Conversation that empowers researchers to reach wider audiences.
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Learn how to adapt your research for different policy audiences in this workshop led by Sarah O’Meara of Universal Impact,the communications arm of The Conversation that empowers researchers to reach wider audiences.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-h...
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📢 Exclusive for @mmulawresearch.bsky.social
Learn how to adapt your research for different policy audiences in this workshop led by Sarah O’Meara of Universal Impact,the communications arm of The Conversation that empowers researchers to reach wider audiences.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-h...
Learn how to adapt your research for different policy audiences in this workshop led by Sarah O’Meara of Universal Impact,the communications arm of The Conversation that empowers researchers to reach wider audiences.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-h...
🚨 ARI Alert!🚨
The UK Dept. for Education is seeking research on how schools can effectively monitor and evaluate SEND provision and assess progress and attainment for diverse SEND needs. Vital for inclusive education policy.
Explore the opportunity: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
The UK Dept. for Education is seeking research on how schools can effectively monitor and evaluate SEND provision and assess progress and attainment for diverse SEND needs. Vital for inclusive education policy.
Explore the opportunity: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
Areas of Research Interest (ARI) - • How can schools effectively monitor and evaluate the impac... - Overton
Every child and young person, regardless of their background, must be able to achieve and thrive, particularly at school, to develop the knowledge and skills they need for life. Thriving centres o...
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September 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚨 ARI Alert!🚨
The UK Dept. for Education is seeking research on how schools can effectively monitor and evaluate SEND provision and assess progress and attainment for diverse SEND needs. Vital for inclusive education policy.
Explore the opportunity: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
The UK Dept. for Education is seeking research on how schools can effectively monitor and evaluate SEND provision and assess progress and attainment for diverse SEND needs. Vital for inclusive education policy.
Explore the opportunity: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...
🚨 New MetroPolis training session! Introduction to Policymaking with Prof Chris Fox
Learn how to shape policy with your research
📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕑 13:30–15:00 | 📍 MMU Business School
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Learn how to shape policy with your research
📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕑 13:30–15:00 | 📍 MMU Business School
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Introduction to Policymaking with Professor Chris Fox (Internal Only)
This workshop, delivered by Professor Chris Fox, will explore how researchers can engage with and shape policy with their research.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚨 New MetroPolis training session! Introduction to Policymaking with Prof Chris Fox
Learn how to shape policy with your research
📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕑 13:30–15:00 | 📍 MMU Business School
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Learn how to shape policy with your research
📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕑 13:30–15:00 | 📍 MMU Business School
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Share your expertise with Parliament! 🏛️ The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (POST) is seeking expert input for research. Find out how to contribute:
post.parliament.uk/contributing...
post.parliament.uk/contributing...
Contributing to POST research as an expert
To ensure our research publications are comprehensive and balanced, we need insights from experts. Could that be you? Find out how to contribute to our research.
post.parliament.uk
August 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Share your expertise with Parliament! 🏛️ The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (POST) is seeking expert input for research. Find out how to contribute:
post.parliament.uk/contributing...
post.parliament.uk/contributing...
Violence against women & girls, both offline and online, demands urgent attention. Read the latest UK Parliament report:
🔗 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/PO...
🔗 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/PO...
August 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Violence against women & girls, both offline and online, demands urgent attention. Read the latest UK Parliament report:
🔗 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/PO...
🔗 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/PO...
How can parents support their children’s digital wellbeing over the summer?
Chancellor’s Fellow @michellemcmanus.bsky.social shares her expert advice in The Conversation 👇
🔗 theconversation.com/a-parents-gu...
Chancellor’s Fellow @michellemcmanus.bsky.social shares her expert advice in The Conversation 👇
🔗 theconversation.com/a-parents-gu...
A parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays
When you’re doing your best to work from home with the kids around, it’s pretty difficult to monitor what they are doing on the tablet or TV.
theconversation.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
How can parents support their children’s digital wellbeing over the summer?
Chancellor’s Fellow @michellemcmanus.bsky.social shares her expert advice in The Conversation 👇
🔗 theconversation.com/a-parents-gu...
Chancellor’s Fellow @michellemcmanus.bsky.social shares her expert advice in The Conversation 👇
🔗 theconversation.com/a-parents-gu...
Did you know about ari.org.uk? 🔍Discover 1500+ UK government research needs- a free tool connecting researchers with policy.
Search, browse or analyse Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) from UK governmental bodies.
Where can research make a difference? See how your research could help solve problems and inform government policy.
ari.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Did you know about ari.org.uk? 🔍Discover 1500+ UK government research needs- a free tool connecting researchers with policy.
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Susan Postlethwaite on being awarded a MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship!
Her research will explore how fashion and textile manufacturing can help shape regeneration policy in London and Greater Manchester. 👗🏙️
Her research will explore how fashion and textile manufacturing can help shape regeneration policy in London and Greater Manchester. 👗🏙️
July 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Susan Postlethwaite on being awarded a MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship!
Her research will explore how fashion and textile manufacturing can help shape regeneration policy in London and Greater Manchester. 👗🏙️
Her research will explore how fashion and textile manufacturing can help shape regeneration policy in London and Greater Manchester. 👗🏙️
Hydrogen offers a low-carbon lifeline for hard-to-decarbonise sectors and a major economic opportunity.
But without clearer policy and stronger coordination, the UK could fall behind.
📘 Read the full report:
mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
But without clearer policy and stronger coordination, the UK could fall behind.
📘 Read the full report:
mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
July 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Hydrogen offers a low-carbon lifeline for hard-to-decarbonise sectors and a major economic opportunity.
But without clearer policy and stronger coordination, the UK could fall behind.
📘 Read the full report:
mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
But without clearer policy and stronger coordination, the UK could fall behind.
📘 Read the full report:
mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
📢 We've released 25 additional places for Manchester Met staff to attend the AI in Government and Academia Summit this September!
Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️
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Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️
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AI in Government and Academia Summit
Showcasing ethical AI research and government–academia collaboration through expert talks, peer-reviewed papers, and panel discussions
eventbrite.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📢 We've released 25 additional places for Manchester Met staff to attend the AI in Government and Academia Summit this September!
Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-gove...
Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-gove...