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Record breaking performances see Manchester Met secure 17 medals at BUCS Nationals

Student athletes win across athletics, karate and swimming,

17 Feb 2026
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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

16 Feb 2026
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Opinion

Cutting management apprenticeships would set young people up to fail at work

What happens if management apprenticeships are ‘streamlined’ out of existence?

10 Feb 2026
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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

6 Feb 2026
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Could epigenetics affect breastfeeding? New study reveals biological clues

First-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes

4 Feb 2026
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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

2 Feb 2026
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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

28 Jan 2026
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ITV drama turns to Manchester Met scientist for chemical pollution expertise

The new ITV series After the Flood sees PFAS 'forever chemicals' in the spotlight, with Dr Dave Megson’s research guiding the science.

28 Jan 2026
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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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Podcast

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
Podcast

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
Podcast

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
MetCast

Opinion

Opinion

Cutting management apprenticeships would set young people up to fail at work

What happens if management apprenticeships are ‘streamlined’ out of existence?

10 Feb 2026
degree apprentices
Opinion

Northern England’s rail upgrade could signal change in direction for public transport

Professor David Bamford and Marcus Mayers discuss new developments in country's railways

16 Jan 2026
Train at Piccadilly station
Opinion

‘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.

8 Jan 2026
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Opinion

Five ways to make your day at work feel better

Dr Ioannis Kratsiotis on small changes that make big differences in the workplace

7 Jan 2026
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