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Photo of Lady Edwina Grosvenor

Photo of Lady Edwina Grosvenor

Did you spot us in The Times this weekend? Thanks to prison reformer Lady Edwina Grosvenor for talking about her support of our new scholarships created to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system pursue higher education.

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Communication disability researchers to collaborate on £2.4m trial into swallowing care Clinical trial could reshape care for people with swallowing difficulties, including those with dementia and other neurological conditions

Our expertise in communication disability will be shape a £2.4m clinical trial aiming to improve the care of people with swallowing difficulties, including those with dementia.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4s1Ss0H

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A park scene with vibrant yellow daffodils in the foreground. Bare trees are scattered throughout the grassy area. In the background, there are buildings including a distinct red-brick structure.

A park scene with vibrant yellow daffodils in the foreground. Bare trees are scattered throughout the grassy area. In the background, there are buildings including a distinct red-brick structure.

Look behind the scenes at our BRITs Fringe event! Plus learn how our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships will support students whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system and much more in the latest Manchester Met Matters 👇

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/46FAFnh

06.03.2026 16:50 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Professor advises House of Lords on how to protect victims of domestic abuse Professor Michelle McManus invited to give oral evidence to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee

Our expertise is helping the millions of people who are victims of domestic abuse in the UK each year, with Professor Michelle McManus advising the House of Lords on how to to help better protect vulnerable women and children.

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4l8BsTC

05.03.2026 17:11 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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World Book Day 2026: highlighting the powerful role of shared reading Manchester Met celebrates the enjoyment of reading for children and adults

Happy World Book Day! 📚

From research on children’s literacy to the North West’s first public poetry library, we’re championing reading for all ages.

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OHHIpv

05.03.2026 10:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Dementia patients understand when questions aren’t answered adequately, despite communication barriers New research set to support communication and help ease distress for people with dementia and their loved ones

New research led by Professor Alison Pilnick reveals that people with dementia may struggle to communicate but can still recognise when their questions are not properly answered.

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rTJnHe

04.03.2026 17:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘No chips please’: how one man convinced an entire school to choose salad David Bell, a former advertising executive, knows how to sell. Having turned his attention to healthy eating, the result is the Belly Bugs, making cabbage cool

Our psychologists have joined forces with Belly Bugs to understand why kids are moved by storytelling into eating more fruit and vegetables. 🍓🥕🥬

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bhLgay

03.03.2026 16:51 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A panel of speakers at the GM Green Summit

A panel of speakers at the GM Green Summit

Green skills, innovation and partnerships were on the agenda at today’s #GMGreenSummit.

Prof Liz Price MBE & Amer Gaffar joined panels to discuss developing the skilled workforce and enabling the collaboration needed for a net-zero future.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3N0DecX

03.03.2026 16:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Sunday Breakfast - 01/03/2026 - BBC Sounds The big weekend news and sports stories with Jeanette Kwakye and Steffan Powell.

"We did a fantastic job for our city region. I was very proud."

Our profkirsty.bsky.social caught up with bbc5live.bsky.social about Saturday's BRIT Awards in Manchester. 🤩🎶

Listen from 1.27 🔗 https://bbc.in/3MWV0xy

02.03.2026 13:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BRIT Awards art trail success for Manchester Met alumni Art and Design graduates turn Manchester city streets into a music-themed gallery

We're so excited to see artwork from six of our fantastic Manchester School of Art alumni featured in the BRITs Art Trail. 😍

Congratulations to: David Bailey, Barney Ibbotson, Jessica Lee, Bed Studio, Oskar with a K, Floss Burns, and to all the wider creatives involved.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4rKjrha

26.02.2026 17:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A group of students are gathered in a library, sitting on cushions and reading books. The background features shelves filled with colourful books.

A group of students are gathered in a library, sitting on cushions and reading books. The background features shelves filled with colourful books.

“The real test of this reform is whether it moves us from crisis response to early, preventive support"

Read our Institute for Children's Future's response to the Government's new White Paper outlining reforms to the schools and SEND system 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZUe0zJ

24.02.2026 11:13 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Scaling exercise rehabilitation programmes could benefit the UK economy by £34bn Manchester Met research supports rollout of free exercise programme across Greater Manchester

Our research with Nuffield Health and Frontier Economics has found that scaling free exercise rehab programmes could unlock £34bn for the UK economy.

In Greater Manchester alone, this could mean 900k fewer sick days and 250k fewer GP visits.

Read more🔗 bit.ly/3IE5Czx

23.02.2026 17:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Research with purpose Rooted in place, globally connected, and driven by the belief that knowledge should shape a better future, research at Manchester Met is making its mark – on our people, our city and the world.

Did you know 90% of our research impact is world leading or internationally excellent, with four subjects in the UK top 10 for research power! 🌍

Find out more about how our research is making it's mark 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tEvv4F

20.02.2026 14:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our new report with Sport England shows physical activity boosts health and the economy - creating £122.9bn in social value 👏

Plus, by tackling inequalities, there's a potential to unlock a further £20bn worth of impact.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Ap17YsYzz6

#McrMetProud

19.02.2026 16:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Connecting research to policy: The MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme
Connecting research to policy: The MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme YouTube video by Manchester Metropolitan University

We are proud to see the impact of our Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme at @manmetuni.bsky.social

Policy engagement turns research into real-world change.

Watch the video to see how our fellowships connect research with policy and practice.

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19.02.2026 15:58 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Black men’s experiences in detention expose widespread mental health system failures Largest ever study to tackle systemic racism across UK mental health sector

Our study of Black men’s experiences in detention exposes widespread mental health system failures. Led by our expert, Elaine Craig, it is the largest ever study to tackle systemic racism across UK mental health sector.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bYBgUG

18.02.2026 17:54 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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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!

17.02.2026 12:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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 ...

"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

16.02.2026 16:51 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Our sustainable university Learn about the steps we’re taking to make sure our University remains one of the most sustainable in the country.

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

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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!

14.02.2026 10:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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 🏔️⛷️

13.02.2026 12:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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

11.02.2026 16:45 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Adele Nicoll stands in a Team GB tshirt smiling, with the words "I would love in 2026 to be at the Winter Olympics as a bobsleigh pilot." written below

Adele Nicoll stands in a Team GB tshirt smiling, with the words "I would love in 2026 to be at the Winter Olympics as a bobsleigh pilot." written below

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! 👏🏅

10.02.2026 16:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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

10.02.2026 11:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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

Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NZgOca

06.02.2026 17:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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.

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

05.02.2026 18:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Could epigenetics affect breastfeeding? New study reveals biological clues First-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes

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

05.02.2026 16:50 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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

Care experienced girls are 5.7 times more likely to enter the criminal justice system than girls outside the care system, new research reveals.

Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45FAQ1w

03.02.2026 17:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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

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

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