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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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News

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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£2.8 million research project to combat one of the world’s most urgent health threats

Programme will tackle antimicrobial resistance in East Africa – a major global public health risk

27 Jan 2026
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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

22 Jan 2026
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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
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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

12 Jan 2026
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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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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

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
Snowboarder in yellow jacket and goggles mid-air
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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Opinion

Food waste at Christmas: why prevention, not recycling, is the real gift to the planet

Why the festive period should be about conscious choices, not throwaway culture

19 Dec 2025
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