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Manchester Met named Modern University of the Year 2026

This is one of the most prestigious honours in UK higher education 

17 Sep 2025
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Student challenges the stigma around Moss Side with powerful new film

The Success of Moss Side by Manchester Met student, Baka Bah, premieres this week

4 Sep 2025
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Manchester Met ranked 7th in England for student experience

University's National Student Survey scores show outstanding student experience 

9 Jul 2025
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Transformational support for businesses and innovation recognised by Research England

University’s knowledge exchange activities rank highly in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

23 Sep 2025
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Sixty minutes of rugby per week can significantly improve girls’ wellbeing, report finds

Positive physical and mental impact of the sport on girls examined in a new project

23 Sep 2025
Research has shown the positive impact of rugby union on girls' mental and physical health
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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

23 Sep 2025
Manchester Met University at Labour Party Conference 2025 supported by our policy think tank Metropolis
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University’s Rugby League squad inspires future generations in first-of-a-kind Brazil tour

Team breaks new ground in South America through sport, research, and community outreach

17 Sep 2025
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Workers accessing infertility treatment feel alienated and scrutinised, says new research

New research has found those accessing infertility treatment can feel alienated and scrutinised in the workplace

16 Sep 2025
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Goals to phase out fossil fuel from aviation are not enough, new study shows

Current mitigation goals will limit aviation’s contribution to global warming but will not eliminate it

15 Sep 2025
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Manchester Metropolitan ranked 33rd in the Guardian University Guide

The milestone follows a year of exceptional achievements for the University

13 Sep 2025
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National conference tackles the education gap for young men from disadvantaged backgrounds

Manchester Met hosts Boys Impact Conference to discuss research, policy and practice

12 Sep 2025
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Podcast

Podcast

MetCast podcast: AI ethics, fashion design and community engagement

Listen to the latest podcast on the challenges, considerations and even warnings surrounding AI and its future

27 Aug 2025
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MetCast podcast: time travel, AI technology and thrash metal

Listen to the latest podcast on how generative AI helped to bring a fictional long-lost band back to life

1 Jul 2025
Dead Already
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MetCast podcast: Manchester, Texas SXSW and ‘keeping things weird’

Listen to the latest podcast on Manchester Met’s impact on the trailblazing arts and tech festival

20 May 2025
South by South West
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December 2024 - Ghostly Christmas traditions and sustainable festive fashion

We explore the traditions, research and sustainable ideas that make the holiday season truly unique

10 Dec 2024
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Opinion

Opinion

With over 17,000 shops in the UK expected to close this year, city centres must move on from retail

Professor Lyndon Simkin on why city centres must diversify from retail

20 Aug 2025
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Opinion

What does pocket money teach children? It can offer social as well as financial education

Dr Gaby Harris explains how pocket money can provide a learning opportunity for children

20 Aug 2025
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Opinion

A parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays

Professor Michelle McManus on how to keep children safe online during the holidays

7 Aug 2025
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Britons are less likely than Americans to invest in stocks – but they may not have the full picture

Dr Sam Pybis explains calls from UK chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest in UK stocks, and highlights the long-term benefits of investing while addressing the impact of negative media coverage on investor confidence.

21 Jul 2025
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